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Zenrin Future Partners (ZFP) is the corporate venture capital arm of the Zenrin Group, investing in and supporting emerging companies. ZFP integrates new innovations with Zenrin’s core competencies in spatial and location information through collaboration with its portfolio firms. The firm targets ventures developing advanced map and location-based technologies, also addressing societal challenges.
Established on January 26, 2021, ZFP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zenrin. This initiative extends Zenrin's mission to contribute to society through spatial and temporal information, fostering innovation in new domains like smart mobility. Masami Matsuo, a Zenrin Director with an investment background, leads the firm, uniting startup agility with Zenrin’s established strengths.
ZFP partners with venture companies focused on geospatial and location technology innovation or social problem-solving, providing access to Zenrin’s resources and market insights. The firm’s vision is to drive advancements in location intelligence, generating new business value by merging startup creativity with Zenrin Group capabilities.
Zenrin Future Partners has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $6.1M Series D in FullDepth in December 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | FullDepth | $6.1M Series D | — | Isao Kikuchi, Aozora Corporate Investment, Beyond Next Ventures, Drone Fund, Future Venture Capital, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital |
| May 28, 2024 | YAMAP | $13.0M Series D | Kyushu Japan Evolution Fund | 15th Rock, Fashion & Technology NO. 2, Iyogin Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, SG Incubate, Yamanashi Chugin Management Consulting |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Tenchijin | $1.7M Series A | Yuki Takemori | Jalux, Joyo Capital Partners, Skylight J SAT |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Style Port | $4.7M Series D | — | SHO Senge, Ryohei Shimada, Nomura Real Estate, GEN Tsuchikawa, Takaaki Adachi |
