We help startups get ready
to take off on a global scale

Global Brain is an independent venture capital firm that aims to bring new
industries to the society through extensive hands-on support for
startups and open innovation with large corporations.

AUM
$2.3B+
Invested
$1.2B+
Deals
1,000+
Active Portfolio
400+
IPO
40
M&A
80

Shoulder Innovations is newly listed
on the New York Stock Exchange.

Shoulder Innovations develops and provides innovative artificial shoulder joint instruments and software for pre-operative planning through implant design, aiming to improve patient outcomes through streamlined clinical settings and reduced workloads.

Global Brain is confident that Shoulder Innovations will play an increasingly significant role in addressing clinical challenges and enhancing patient outcomes.

Shoulder Innovations, Inc.

NYSE

July 31, 2025

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Funds & Projects

We manage flagship funds funded by
institutional
investors and companies,
as well as CVC fund
and co-investment
projects with our partners.

Team

We are a team of globally prominent and
diverse
backgrounds, providing in-depth
support to
our portfolio companies.

Investors
77
Supporters
38
Fund Management
15
Operations
36
  • Takuya Ukai

    Takuya Ukai

    Investment Group

    Director

  • Kojiro Tanaka

    Kojiro Tanaka

    Investment Group

    Director

  • Chihiro Matsumoto

    Chihiro Matsumoto

    Investment Group

    Director

  • Mizue Kinoshita

    Mizue Kinoshita

    Fund Management Group

    Partner

  • Marika Tazaki

    Marika Tazaki

    Investment Group

    Partner

  • Atsushi Matsuda

    Atsushi Matsuda

    Venture Partner

  • Shotaro Tanigawa

    Shotaro Tanigawa

    Investment Group

    Director

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