Lyra Ventures

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Chainlane

RFID Solutions for Retail Stores and Warehouses

1 round Latest: 2022-02

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Q&A

What is Lyra Ventures' investment focus?

Lyra Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests globally in companies using innovative technology to reinvent the business of fashion and retail. Their focus includes materials innovation, new retail models, circular processes, brand concepts, and SaaS models, with a particular interest in global companies, especially in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Which investment stages does Lyra Ventures typically target?

Lyra Ventures primarily targets Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round investments.

Who are the key individuals on Lyra Ventures' team?

Reina Nakamura is a General Partner and founder of Lyra Ventures. Other key team members include Debra Langley, Venture Partner, and Marisa Wohlmannstetter Ito, Principal.

Which companies are part of Lyra Ventures' portfolio?

Lyra Ventures' portfolio includes Balance, a B2B Digital Checkout Platform, and Chainlane, which provides.

What is Lyra Ventures' sector concentration based on its portfolio companies?

Lyra Ventures has invested in companies across the Fintech & Insurtech sector and Industrial Technologies sector.

When was Lyra Ventures founded?

Lyra Ventures was founded in 2017.

What is the most recent investment activity by Lyra Ventures?

Lyra Ventures made an investment in July 2022 and another in February 2022, according to startupim data.

Which companies support Lyra Ventures?

Lyra Ventures is supported by ZOZO Co., Ltd, Japan's largest fashion e-commerce operator, and TSI Holdings, one of Japan's largest fashion conglomerates.