Mizuho Capital

Mizuho Capital Mizuho Capital, founded in 1983, is the venture capital arm of Mizuho Bank, Japan's second-largest bank by assets. With ¥49.6B (~$330M) under management across 13 funds including the Mizuho Growth Partners Fund, the firm has made 751 investments with 110 portfolio exits. The pace is significant: roughly 80 new investments annually, with each staff member supporting 10 to 20 portfolio companies. The life sciences focus is particularly deep, with dedicated investments in drug discove