Venture capital firm
UNERI, Inc.
UNERI, Inc. (operating its venture investment practice as UNERI Capital) is a Japanese venture capital manager, startup incubator, and impact general partner founded in 2020. Initially established as an ecosystem builder and social impact incubator in Nagoya before expanding its operational and investment reach across Tokyo and internationally, UNERI launched its dedicated venture capital investment vehicle, UNERI Capital Fund Series I, in 2025 to back early-stage, mission-driven impact startups aiming for global expansion. The firm's core investment strategy centres on identifying and financing seed-stage enterprises addressing structural societal challenges, with a commitment that portfolio companies pursue global B Corp certification within five years.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- HealthcareTechnologyManufacturing and industrialsConsumer
- Stages and strategies
- Pre-seedSeed
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia
Funds managed
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- SORA Technology Co., Ltd.
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2026 | Daiwa House Group Investment Limited Partnership, Central Japan Innovative Research Fund I, UNERI Capital Fund Series I's investment in SORA Technology's operations in Africa for USD 2.5 million | Venture Capital | $2.5m | Kenya |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026