TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL

TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm and incubation ecosystem, specializing in identifying and nurturing early-stage startups. It provides capital and strategic support to foster innovative companies. Investment focus spans artificial intelligence, robotics, decarbonization, space technology, advanced manufacturing, and logistics, aiming to cultivate breakthroughs across these sectors.

Shoma Ando founded the firm in 2025. Ando previously led TRUST SMITH, an AI and robotics startup from the University of Tokyo, where he gained significant experience fostering technology ventures. This direct background in company building informed the insight to establish TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL, expanding an incubation model with dedicated venture capital.

The firm primarily serves pre-seed to seed-stage technology startups, offering essential resources and guidance. TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL's vision centers on cultivating Japan's next generation of innovative enterprises. By discovering and supporting promising new companies, it aims to build a robust incubation ecosystem that produces significant technological and business advancements.