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Metaplanet Ventures

corporate vc$25M

◆ Fund Size

$25M

◆ Location

Japan

◆ Portfolio

53 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

Funding and incubating companies building regulated Bitcoin financial infrastructure in Japan, anticipating a reclassification of Bitcoin as a regulated financial asset.

◆ About Metaplanet

Metaplanet Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet, focused on building regulated Bitcoin financial infrastructure in Japan. It combines direct venture investments, incubation, and grants, with an emphasis on companies that can connect Asian and Western capital markets around digital assets.[2]

◆ Sectors

Crypto & Web3FintechBanking InfrastructureRegtechLending

◆ Stages

growthseedseries-aseries-bseries-c

◆ Geography Focus

Japan

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Simon GerovichCEO—

◆ Notable Investments

JPYCDeepMindAnthropicApprenteBetterDoctorGeometric IntelligenceNeurioVolumetricVortexaLightyearElementAeronesVok BikesParallel BioH3X Technologies

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◆ FAQ

What does Metaplanet Ventures invest in?

Metaplanet Ventures invests in Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Banking Infrastructure, Regtech and Lending at the growth, seed, series-a, series-b and series-c stages.

Which geographies does Metaplanet Ventures focus on?

Metaplanet Ventures focuses on Japan, and is headquartered in Japan.