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DNX Ventures

DNX Ventures, based in California, backs Seed and Series A startups across enterprise software, cybersecurity, and climate, often leading rounds, with notable investments in Anthropic and Cylance.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusEnterprise software, Dev tools and infra, Cybersecurity, Deep tech, Climate, Industrial, Marketplaces, Fintech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team15 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at DNX Ventures

15 people on the investing team, 7 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Akira KurabayashiManaging Partner / Head of JapanHe currently serves as Managing Partner and Head of Japan at DNX Ventures.
Hiro Rio MaedaManaging PartnerHe previously worked at Globespan Capital Partners, Sumitomo Corporation, and Presidio Ventures.
Q MotiwalaManaging PartnerHe previously worked at Qualcomm and two mobile startups.
Osamu FunatsuPartnerHe previously held finance roles at GE, ABeam Consulting, and Bain Capital.
Rickie KooPartnerHe previously worked at Deloitte advising Fortune 100 companies.
Yoshiki ShiraishiPartnerHe currently serves as Managing Partner and Head of Japan at DNX Ventures.
Yoshimi NomuraPartner, GrowthShe previously worked at a Japanese trading firm and completed an MBA.
Aoi NishimatsuInvestment VPPrior to joining, he spent eight years in the Energy Department of Mitsui & Co.
Kris HarmsPrincipal
Shuhei NittaPrincipalHe joined DNX in 2022 as an Investment VP, previously working in M&A advisory at Nomura.
Tomohiro NakanoPrincipal
Yuma TanakaInvestment VP
Yurika ImutaPrincipal
Lauren ShoemakerAssociate
Shima UmemuraAssociateShe graduated from Keio University and previously worked at Goldman Sachs Japan.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

AnthropicLiveRampCylanceIceyeHalcyonSafeGraphObsidian SecurityRadiantPaystandNauto

In their words

DNX Ventures | An Early Stage VC focused on B2B StartupsDNX Venturesは、東京とシリコンバレーに拠点を構え、アーリーステージのB2Bスタートアップへ投資を行うベンチャーキャピタルです。DNX Ventures is an early stage VC firm focusing on B2B Startups that are shaping industries and transwww.dnx.vc
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On these lists

Seed deep tech investors in California94Seed dev tools and infra investors in California85Seed enterprise software investors in California84Seed climate investors in California75Seed fintech investors in California70Series A deep tech investors in California68Seed industrial investors in California67Series A enterprise software investors in California64

Questions

What stage does DNX Ventures invest in?

DNX Ventures reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does DNX Ventures invest?

DNX Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does DNX Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. DNX Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at DNX Ventures?

Akira Kurabayashi (Managing Partner / Head of Japan), Hiro Rio Maeda (Managing Partner), Q Motiwala (Managing Partner), Osamu Funatsu (Partner), Rickie Koo (Partner), Yoshiki Shiraishi (Partner).

Is DNX Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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