Translink Capital

A venture capital firm bridging startups with corporates to drive impact.

Venture Capital Active Tokyo, Japan Est. 2006
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$5.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Pre-Seed, B Round, A Round

About

Translink Capital is a venture capital firm founded in Silicon Valley in 2006/2007 by a group of friends from China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. The firm specializes in early- to mid-stage technology investments, primarily focusing on Series A funding. Translink Capital's mission is to empower technology entrepreneurs by connecting them to strategic opportunities in Asia, leveraging its extensive cross-border networks and operational expertise to accelerate growth for its portfolio companies. The firm has raised 11 to 13 funds, manages approximately $700 million to $1 billion in assets, and has invested in over 150 to 175 startups across various sectors including software, digital media, mobile technologies, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health. Translink Capital has offices in Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur.

Portfolio · 1

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Automotive & Mobility Technologies2
Business Software2
Undisclosed1
Health Tech & Life Sciences1

Q&A

What is Translink Capital's most recent exit?
Translink Capital's most recent exit was Sealights Technologies, which was acquired by Tricentis for $150M in July 2024.
Which sectors does Translink Capital primarily focus on for investments?
Translink Capital focuses on enterprise software, AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and IoT. Their portfolio shows a concentration in Automotive & Mobility Technologies and Business Software.
Can you name some notable portfolio companies of Translink Capital?
Notable portfolio companies include OpsysTech, which has raised $82.5M, and Singular, which has raised $50M.
What is Translink Capital's investment stage focus?
Translink Capital specializes in early-stage investments, including Seed, Pre-Seed, A Round, and B Round.
When was Translink Capital founded?
Translink Capital was founded in 2007.
Who are the managing partners at Translink Capital?
Toshi Otani is a Managing Director and Eric Hsia is a Managing Partner at Translink Capital.
What was Translink Capital's previous exit before Sealights Technologies?
Prior to Sealights Technologies, Translink Capital exited Guardian Optical Technologies, which was acquired by Gentex for $17M in September 2021.
What is Translink Capital's geographic focus for investments?
Translink Capital is a Silicon Valley-based firm with a strong focus on cross-border opportunities, particularly helping startups scale in Asia-Pacific markets like Japan, South Korea, and China.
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External links

Websitetranslinkcapital.com/

Identifiers & details

Founded2006

Radar intelligence

Web history (Wayback)

Domaintranslinkcapital.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains20