Kenta Kitsuka

General Partner at Global Brain

📍 Japan, Japan🔄 Updated September 2026💼 30 investments📅 11 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2022
Angel investor🌍 Japan20+ investments
30
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Portfolio

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Sep 2022
Laboro.AI aims to make state-of-the-art artificial intelligence / machine learning technology accessible to everyone to drastically change the way business is operated. We provide service of AI consulting, PoC (Proof of Concept), and system development by utilizing both our proprietary machine learning solutions and other available APIs.
Investor
May 2022
We make seriously sweet proteins that are changing the world, one bite at a time. Sweetness from protein—not sugar—is the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. They’re good for your body and good for the planet, but it’s their amazing taste that will keep you coming back. The gut-friendly, diabetic-friendly, all flavor, no compromise win we all deserve. We’re a team of biologists, engineers, food-lovers, health advocates and environmentalists on a mission to transform the world with healthy sweetness. Come join us in building a sweeter future for all. Try our NEW Lemonade: 80% less sugar, no alternative sweeteners, & made with real fruit!🍋🍓
Investor
Jan 2021
Aroma Bit is the world leading digital olfaction startup, developing ultra-compact, high-performance odor imaging sensor that can digitize smell and digital smell data solution.
Investor / Board Observer
Nov 2019
QunaSys is a software developer for quantum computer. Our strength: ■Capability for algorithm development We have developed several important algorithm for chemical simulation! See the link below https://qunasys.com/en/publications ■Software tool for enterprise Our software Qamuy is a powerful tool to support your exploring potential in quantum chemistry https://qunasys.com/en/services/qamuy QunaSys is also running a community called QPARC where we engage in finding a first practical application of quantum computing with the members! https://www.qparc.qunasys.com/
Investor /Board Observer
Jul 2019
Connected Robotics strives to enrich people's lives through innovation to the food industry with robotics technologies.
Investor
May 2019
Developing a Symbiotic Software Foundation for Humanity and Computers -Renewal of industry, culture, and academics adapted to computer age– Our daily lives and experiences are changing as data is flooding the world due to developing computer technologies. It is getting natural to live surrounded by computers and machines. For example, we communicate to each other using smartphones and VR devices, aim for destinations following GPS navigation systems, pass through ticket gates with IC cards, and clean home by robots. Such changes in human behavior is caused by not only digital data itself, but also media devices that connect the real world and the digital world. Behavior changes do not occur just by invention of media devices. In order to solve various social issues using such media devices, an incubation system that strengthens the symbiotic relationship between humans and computers is necessary in which technological innovation continues to occur, sprout, and grow up. Therefore, Pixie Dust Technologies (PXDT) builds a mechanism that is a symbiotic software platform for humans and computers, and promotes open innovation with local governments and business companies. In addition, we aim to link academic technologies with social issues/needs by collaborating with universities for value creation and social implementation continuously.
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Nov 2018
Genomelink is a DNA App Store where people upload and store DNA data to access more insights, products, and health research. We are on missions to; - Build a world #1 consumer application platform - Help advancement of genomics and health science - Bring back DNA data ownership to your hand
early stageBiotechnology
Investor / Board Member
Nov 2018
A B Corp. Fermenstation was established with the mission of creating a circular economic society by regenerating and upcycling unused resources through its original fermentation technology. They turn unused resources such as food waste and biomass into sustainable cosmetic materials as well as cosmetic and homecare products. Incorporated in Tokyo in 2009, Fermenstation is also deeply rooted in Iwate where they manufacture sustainable organic rice alcohol and other functional cosmetic ingredients. Their unique production system creates zero waste, utilizes green energy, and does not use animal testing. It is also actively partnering with businesses that are looking to reuse their once industrial waste. Beginning from food and beverage companies to importers of fruits, it has upcycled food waste into alcohol and fermented extracts, then to various cosmetic, aroma and homecare products. Founded upon fermentation technology discovered and developed in Japan, Fermenstation is the supplier of clean beauty, organic, upcycled materials worldwide as well as develop its own Japan beauty brand. Fermenstation promotes its business based on commitments from the five perspectives (environment, society, governance, business and products) and its purpose is “Fermenting a Renewable Society”.
Investor / Board Observer
May 2018
Fuller is a “Digital Partner” that supports the digital promotion necessary for business growth. Based on our mobile app analytics platform, "App Ape", we offer solutions to our partners through the four axes of strategy planning, design, development, and data analysis.
Investor
Oct 2017
SCADAfence is the global technology leader in OT & IoT cybersecurity. SCADAfence offers a full suite of industrial cybersecurity products that provides full coverage of large-scale networks, offering best-in-class network monitoring, asset discovery, governance, remote access, and IoT device security. A Gartner “Cool Vendor”, SCADAfence delivers proactive security and visibility to some of the worlds most complex OT networks, including the largest manufacturing facility in Europe. SCADAfence enables organizations in critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and building management industries to operate securely, reliably, and efficiently.
Investor / Board Member
Oct 2017
Base Food Inc., a Japan-based “comprehensive nutritional wellness” food provider that is disrupting a large and global $500bn food staples market. It is founded in April 2016 and has since launched two key flagship products: Base Pasta in February 2017 and Base Bread in February 2019. The company’s innovative and nutrition-rich products, sleek packaging and health-conscious branding have had significant success appealing to not just the early adaptors, but also to the greater population of those seeking more wholesome food staples.
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2017
Enlighted is a leading proptech provider of IoT solutions at the intersection of people, space, and work.  We offer a unique combination of cognitive environmental IoT sensors and lighting controls that connect to intelligent workplace experience apps, offering a singular, scalable, interoperable solution to address a spectrum of building, space, and productivity needs. Our customers leverage these solutions to enable occupant well-being, greater business efficiencies and momentum toward their sustainability goals.  Enlighted is part of Building Robotics, Inc., a Siemens company.  To learn more about Enlighted, visit us at www.enlightedinc.com
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Aug 2016
Established in December 2013, Araya, Inc. is engaged in the development of artificial consciousness, strong AI technologies grounded on computational theories of consciousness, with combinations of neuroscience and information science.
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Jan 2015
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2022
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Sep 2022
Laboro.AI aims to make state-of-the-art artificial intelligence / machine learning technology accessible to everyone to drastically change the way business is operated. We provide service of AI consulting, PoC (Proof of Concept), and system development by utilizing both our proprietary machine learning solutions and other available APIs.
Investor
May 2022
We make seriously sweet proteins that are changing the world, one bite at a time. Sweetness from protein—not sugar—is the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. They’re good for your body and good for the planet, but it’s their amazing taste that will keep you coming back. The gut-friendly, diabetic-friendly, all flavor, no compromise win we all deserve. We’re a team of biologists, engineers, food-lovers, health advocates and environmentalists on a mission to transform the world with healthy sweetness. Come join us in building a sweeter future for all. Try our NEW Lemonade: 80% less sugar, no alternative sweeteners, & made with real fruit!🍋🍓
2021
Investor
Jan 2021
Aroma Bit is the world leading digital olfaction startup, developing ultra-compact, high-performance odor imaging sensor that can digitize smell and digital smell data solution.
2020
Partner
Jan 2020
Global Brain is an independent venture capital firm based in Tokyo with offices in US, UK, Germany, China, South Korea, India and Singapore. It supports startups on a global scale with the aim to create new industries through full hands-on support, global ecosystem, and open innovation between startups and large corporations. Along with our flagship funds, Global Brain currently manages CVC funds with 19 industry-leading companies, surpassing $2.3B in AUM.
2019
Investor / Board Observer
Nov 2019
QunaSys is a software developer for quantum computer. Our strength: ■Capability for algorithm development We have developed several important algorithm for chemical simulation! See the link below https://qunasys.com/en/publications ■Software tool for enterprise Our software Qamuy is a powerful tool to support your exploring potential in quantum chemistry https://qunasys.com/en/services/qamuy QunaSys is also running a community called QPARC where we engage in finding a first practical application of quantum computing with the members! https://www.qparc.qunasys.com/
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