Global by Design. Selective by Conviction.
With roots dating back to 2013, 650 backs exceptional founders, leveraging the deep expertise and global reach of our General Partners and Venture Partners, empowering bold teams to shape and grow the companies that will define tomorrow’s industries.
What defines us is conviction over consensus.
Early-Stage Venture Capital
We source attractive opportunities and shape teams and deals through our network, invest in promising startups, nurture innovation, and support early growth.
Follow-on and Co-investments
We ensure that our portfolio companies are properly positioned to attract follow-on capital from top-tier VCs, CVC (Corporate VCs), and strategic partners, and we support them at each stage of their growth.
Cross-Border Expansion
We bolster our portfolio companies by facilitating international partnerships - driving business opportunities and growth, as well as steering them towards opportunities that will create global, lasting impact.
High IRR
We deliver high, consistent returns to our investors. Instead of chasing unicorns, we choose our companies carefully and work hard to support each and every one.
Opportunistic in Japan
Our Fund II is targeting double-digit IRR by focusing on investment in Japanese innovation that is poised for international impact.
Complete Ecosystem
Our network provides unmatched access to exceptional deal flow through long-standing relationships with VCs, corporate venture arms, universities, and leading corporations.
Invest in Global Innovations
650 is a global venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, Japan and Switzerland. We specialize in backing innovative startups that push boundaries across industries, leveraging our extensive network and expertise. Our mission is to empower visionary entrepreneurs to achieve sustainable growth and transformative impact, driving the future of technological and business advancements. 650 deploys capital across the maturity spectrum. We make initial investments at seed stage and look to lead or co-invest with follow-on capital in future rounds through to exit.