Arbor Ventures

Venture Capital Active Japan Est. 2013
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
7
in our dataset
Rounds participated
13
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$428.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, B Round, A Round, C Round, D Round, F Round, E Round, G Round

About

Arbor Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on building technology companies in Asia. Arbor Ventures looks for entrepreneurs who have a deep understanding of their market, a propensity for creating strong company culture, ability to leverage data as an asset, and the tenacity to build global businesses. The firm has an affinity for financial technology and big data, both in terms of storage and application, as well as services that transform markets by fusing previously disparate data sources.

Portfolio · 7

VOOM Insurance
On-demand Platform for Specialized Mobility Insurance
2 rounds $20.0M committed Latest: 2021-10
Planck
AI-based Data Platform for Commercial Insurance
3 rounds $48.0M committed Latest: 2021-05
HiBob
Cloud-based HR Platform
3 rounds $107.5M committed Latest: 2020-12
EverC
Risk Intelligence and Management Suite for E-commerce
2 rounds $44.5M committed Latest: 2020-09
Fundbox
AI-powered Financial Platform for Small Businesses
1 round $176.0M committed Latest: 2019-09
Skyline AI
AI Real Estate Investment Platform
1 round $22.0M committed Latest: 2018-07
TravelersBox
Converting Leftover Change to Virtual Currency
1 round $10.0M committed Latest: 2016-01

Investment activity

3 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Fintech & Insurtech5
Cyber Security2
Business Software1

Q&A

What is Arbor Ventures' primary geographic focus for investments?
Arbor Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on building technology companies in Asia, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Which sectors does Arbor Ventures prioritize for investment?
Arbor Ventures has an affinity for financial technology and big data, both in terms of storage and application, as well as services that transform markets by fusing previously disparate data sources. Their portfolio reflects a concentration in Fintech & Insurtech, Cyber Security, and Business Software.
Who are the co-founders of Arbor Ventures?
Arbor Ventures was co-founded by Melissa Cannon and Wei Hopeman, both serving as Managing Partners.
Can you name a recent exit for Arbor Ventures?
In July 2024, Arbor Ventures saw an exit with Planck, an AI-based data platform for commercial insurance, which was acquired by Applied Systems for $350M.
What was another recent exit for Arbor Ventures?
In August 2025, Arbor Ventures had an exit with EverC, a risk intelligence and management suite for e-commerce, which was acquired by G2 Risk Solutions.
Which investment stages does Arbor Ventures typically participate in?
Arbor Ventures invests across various stages, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.
What are some notable companies in Arbor Ventures' current portfolio?
Notable companies in Arbor Ventures' portfolio include Forter, an identity intelligence platform, and Fundbox, an AI-powered financial platform for small businesses.
How many investment rounds has Arbor Ventures participated in within the Fintech & Insurtech sector?
Arbor Ventures has participated in 8 investment rounds within the Fintech & Insurtech sector.
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