Profile
Launched as Rakuten Ventures in 2014 with a primary objective on investment returns, Rakuten Capital is a corporate venture capital that provides funding, sector experience and operational support to its portfolio companies across the world. With a primary objective to maximize investment returns, globally invested more than 60 startups including Lyft. Rakuten Capital is part of the Rakuten, Inc., one of the world’s leading internet service companies. Rakuten Group’s broad range of online and off-line services includes e-commerce, travel, FinTech, digital contents and communications, as well as credit cards, banking, securities, insurance, electronic money and even professional sports. By linking these many diverse services through a common membership and loyalty program, we have created a unique Rakuten Ecosystem.