Stage FocusSeed
GeographyJapan, US
TypeVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
HardwareAdvanced ManufacturingIoT & EdgeClimate TechRoboticsSemiconductorsEnergy TechMedtechBuilt Environment
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeIndustrial Fund
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Monozukuri Ventures formed in 2020 from the merger of Kyoto's Darma Tech Labs (Makers Boot Camp) and NYC's FabFoundry, creating a Japan-US cross-border VC specializing in hardware, robotics, and physical AI for manufacturing. The name "Monozukuri" embodies the Japanese philosophy of craftsmanship.
Managing Partner Nobuhiro Seki is a serial entrepreneur and IoT specialist. The fund has made 55-plu...
Notable Investments
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EdgecortixE
EneEcoat TechnologiesA
AtmophB
Boston BiomotionH
Hoplite PowerSimilar Funds
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