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Keio Innovation Initiative

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Keio Innovation Initiative Venture capital to develop venture companies that take advantage of the research results of Keio University.

Investor Profile

Keio Innovation Initiative has made 16 investments, with 9 in the past 12 months and 31% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (44%)
  • Seed (25%)
  • Series C (6%)
  • Convertible Note (6%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Series B (6%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Manufacturing
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Medical Device
  • Public Transportation
  • Service Industry
  • Transportation
  • Therapeutics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Keio Innovation Initiative frequently co-invest with?

UTokyo Innovation Platform
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
SMBC Venture Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 5
ANRI
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Mizuho Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
JAFCO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
DCM Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Eight Roads Ventures Japan
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
B Dash Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Coral Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
DBJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Otemachi
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Keio Innovation Initiative often collaborate with?

SA
Asia, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Keio Innovation Initiative?

Aeterlink

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Aeterlink is a manufacturing company that develops wireless power transfer technology for wireless devices.

Internet of ThingsManufacturingMedical DeviceRoboticsWireless
Series BFeb 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,074,797
JiMED

Suita, Osaka, Japan

JiMED designs and develops an AI-based brain-computer interface for implants in ALS patients to improve communication.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Medical DeviceSoftware
Series AFeb 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,287,761
Neusignal Therapeutics

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Neusignal Therapeutics is a medical company that develops therapeutic medicines for dementia and psychiatric illnesses.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsTherapeutics
Series AJan 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,409,553
BlueWX

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

BlueWX is a software company that develops predictive content services that supports in forecasting, and weather analysis.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Environmental ConsultingSoftware
Series AJan 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $774,593
DigitalArchi

Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

DigitalArchi is a manufacturing company that offers interior parts, fixtures, concrete formwork for construction, recycle and sells plastic.

ArchitectureInterior DesignManufacturingRecycling
SeedJan 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,252,684
Optieum Biotechnologies

Matsuyama-shi, Ehime, Japan

OB is a biotechnology company committed to developing innovative scfv antibody based therapies for the treatment of patients with cancers.

BiotechnologyMedicalTherapeutics
Series AJan 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,415,032
Newmo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Newmo develops ride-sharing service platform designed to provide a means of transport to local communities and consumers.

Public TransportationService IndustryTransportation
Series AOct 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $41,466,192
Japan Carbon Cycle Lab

Nishiku, Fukuoka, Japan

Japan Carbon Cycle Lab is a technology company that focuses on the research and development of CO2 capture and recycling techniques.

GreenTechLife ScienceRecyclingSustainability
Series AOct 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,700,089
elleThermo

Minato, Chiba, Japan

elleThermo is an energy company that specializes in the manufacturing and sales of renewable energy generation devices and equipment.

Electrical DistributionEnergyGeothermal EnergyRenewable Energy
SeedSep 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,510,673
newmo

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

newmo delivers sustainable local public transportation.

Public TransportationService IndustryTransportation
SeedFeb 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,985,020