Dogan Beta is a Japan-focused venture capital firm based in Fukuoka that backs seed-stage startups and also considers early, middle, and pre-IPO rounds. It invests across sectors, including hardware and IoT, with an emphasis on local capital circulation and hands-on support. Typical initial checks are ¥5 million to ¥50 million, with follow-on capacity up to ¥100 million to ¥200 million, and the firm can lead or follow investments.