Heart Driven Fund

Heart Driven Fund is a Japanese venture capital fund established in November 2018 by Akatsuki Inc., aiming to realize Akatsuki's vision of 'A Heart Driven World.' The fund focuses on investing in and collaborating with entrepreneurs, artists, and creators to create new value that 'makes the world colorful.'

The fund's investment strategy includes supporting outstanding entrepreneurs and innovative fields through seed and early-stage investments, as well as middle and late-stage investments for anticipated collaborations. It also invests in talent such as creators, artists, and researchers, and collaborates with a wide range of companies and organizations, including joint ventures.

Since its inception, Heart Driven Fund has invested in over 30 startups and creators, providing not only financial support but also business, organizational, and networking assistance. The fund emphasizes a hands-on approach, with team members offering mentoring and support to investee managers, fostering a community for investees to gather and help each other grow. This approach aims to create value that meets the test of time, looking beyond short-term results to emphasize long-term perspectives that create value to continue into the generations ahead.