BEENEXT is a founder-first venture capital firm headquartered in Japan that partners with visionary entrepreneurs across the globe. Since its inception, the firm has built an extensive network of collaborators grounded in empathy and transparency. With an industry-agnostic model, BEENEXT combines financial support with community-driven collaboration, helping founders navigate challenges from early-stage seed rounds through later growth phases. The firm’s portfolio encompasses roughly 180 companies in 17 countries spanning five continents, reflecting a commitment to bold ideas and a willingness to explore opportunities wherever they emerge.
BEENEXT invests across sectors including financial technology, enterprise software, mobility platforms and sustainability initiatives. The team balances an industry-agnostic outlook with deep expertise in specific areas, backing startups that range from digital payment solutions in emerging markets to smart infrastructure services. Known for swift decision cycles—sometimes closing deals within hours—the firm values open dialogue and freedom to experiment. By maintaining transparent communication and fostering a collaborative environment, BEENEXT supports companies from initial capital raises through expansion, helping founders address operational hurdles and scale their vision.
Within its sustainability portfolio, BEENEXT has taken positions in environmental monitoring and energy storage technologies. It led a round for Blue Sky Analytics, which leverages satellite and ground data to generate actionable environmental risk assessments for governments and corporations, helping decision makers integrate environmental insights into planning. The firm also joined a $35 million pre-Series A investment in International Battery Company, a manufacturer of large-format prismatic Li-ion NMC batteries tailored for electric two- and three-wheelers, light commercial vehicles and industrial storage solutions. By backing IBC’s manufacturing scale-up and product development, BEENEXT supports clean mobility advances and wider adoption of low-carbon power infrastructure.
