HENNGE supports startups
that are trying to change the world
through technology.
an investment consultation.
We want to support startups
that are taking on challenges.
HENNGE has a culture of supporting people who take on challenges.
What matters is how many times we step up to new opportunities and how much we can learn and discover from both successes and failures.
Since our founding, we have consistently faced challenges and continued to learn from them.
This has been made possible because of the support of people and companies that believed in us.
Now, we are eager to share our funding, experience, and knowledge with startups creating new and unprecedented value for the world.
that are taking on the challenge.
SUPPORT
Leveraging more than 25 years of experience and a proven track
record in providing B2B IT services from startups to listed companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange,
we offer business support that extends beyond financial assistance.
- Assist Businesses in the IT x BtoB Domain
We provide comprehensive support across all aspects of management, including sales, technology, and recruitment, as well as the provision and establishment of SaaS business know-how, from technology to sales.
- Establishing Connections and Introductions to Client Companies
We have a network of approximately 2,610 client companies using HENNGE One*, and we can facilitate introductions, sales, and other related activities.
*As of the end of September, 2024
- Nationwide Expansion & Sales Support
Our company has sales and customer success teams to provide services in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. For startups aiming to expand nationwide, we can assist in securing sales channels and related areas.
OVERVIEW
- Business Domain
- Startup providing BtoB IT services (SaaS, IoT, AI, etc.)
- Synergy with HENNGE
- Startups with unique elements and technologies and can create synergies with HENNGE’s current and future business.
- Business Stage
- Seed, Early, Series A
- Target Regions
- Japan and Overseas
- Investment Process
and Timeline - The investment process involves multiple rounds of discussions with our team members and executives. We may also conduct on-site visits to your office and meet with key members of your management team, in addition to the CEO. The entire process typically takes about two months.
* Final approval will require review and confirmation by our investment committee, followed by approval from our company’s board of directors.
OUR TEAM
Nagatome
Graduated from the Department of Management Systems Engineering at Waseda University (now the Department of Management Systems Engineering at the Faculty of Creative Science and Engineering). During his university years, he co-founded HENNGE (formerly Horizon Digital Enterprise) with HENNGE President and CTO Kazuhiro Ogura and Executive Senior Vice President Kazuaki Miyamoto.
Nagatome is in charge of marketing, sales, and new business development at HENNGE.
Kawaminami
Graduated from the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University (currently part of the School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Department of Information and Communication Engineering). While at university, Kawaminami joined HENNGE as an intern. He held various roles, including sales representative, systems consultant, and email marketing manager.
Kawaminami is currently responsible for providing investment support to startups.
CONTACT
We welcome inquiries from startups that match our investment criteria.
Investment Process:
The process involves multiple rounds of discussions with our team members and executives. We may also visit your office and meet with members of your management team, in addition to the CEO.
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EVENTS
HENNGE regularly hosts pitch events by startups and seminars led by our portfolio companies. We look forward to your participation.