Founded in 2001, Nanotech Partners is a well-known VC based in Tokyo, Japan. The firm typically invests between $10 and $50 million in startups, with a focus on companies in the hardware and web hosting sectors. Despite being founded in Japan, Nanotech Partners frequently invests in startups in the United States. The firm tends to invest in startups that are 4-5 years old and participates in rounds with an average of 6 other investors. Notable portfolio companies include InPhase Technologies. The fund is backed by Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, and Honjo Chemical Corporation, and aims to generate long-term capital gains for its investors through global investments in nanotechnology businesses.