Animal Spirits invested in NanoFrontier, a startup originating from Tohoku University, in the seed round.
Asakura will speak at “Beyond Limits 2025 Autumn,” hosted by Hyogo Prefecture / Hyogo Startup Plaza and NPO Community Link. （2025/11/14）
Asakura will serve as a lecturer for the “CFO Academy / Next STAR CFO Initiative” hosted by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited.
Asakura will serve as a mentor for “SCALE Program” hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Animal Spirits will participate as a partner VC in Kiraboshi Bank's “KicSpace Accelerator” program.
Animal Spirits has invested in at FOREST, the company overseeing the eco-friendly循環葬®︎ “RETURN TO NATURE” service, in a pre-Series A funding round.
Asakura will participate in the ‘Kyushu SEED NEXT FORCE’ event hosted by STORIUM. (2026/1/15)
Asakura will speak at “Startup Investment Seminar” hosted by MUFG. (2025/10/24)
Animal Spirits has invested in RENDEZ-VOUS Inc., a company offering car-sharing services, in its Series A funding round.
Animal Spirits invested additionally in Chouraku-Chouju, which operates businesses aimed at alleviating social loneliness and isolation.