ANRI

ANRI is an independent venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2012 by Anri Samata. The firm specializes in providing seed-stage funding and hands-on support to early-stage startups. While its roots are in the internet sector, ANRI has expanded its investment focus to include deep tech, life sciences, and university-originated research startups. Operating as a Changer Capital, the firm aims to support entrepreneurs in creating new industries and achieving an overwhelming future. It manages multiple flagship funds and has invested in over 300 companies, with a strategy that includes providing capital and strategic guidance from the initial conceptualization phase through to growth stages.

To foster innovation and entrepreneurship, ANRI operates incubation facilities such as CIRCLE by ANRI in Roppongi Hills and provides various programs, including EIR (Entrepreneur-in-Residence) projects and startup support for students. The firm emphasizes close collaboration with founders, offering not just financial backing but also operational assistance and a collaborative community for entrepreneurs to learn and accelerate their growth. Through its diverse portfolio and commitment to high-uncertainty challenges, ANRI has become one of the largest seed-stage investors in Japan, actively contributing to the startup ecosystem through continuous support and thematic funds like ANRI GREEN.