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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 backed more than 19 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 26% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical.
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (42%)
  • Seed (26%)
  • Series B (11%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Convertible Note (5%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Device
  • Nursing And Residential Care
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Information Technology
  • Apps
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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: 7
Nissay Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
ANRI
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Mizuho Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 5
Fast Track Initiative, Inc.
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Hongo
Co-Investments: 2
JAFCO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
DBJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Otemachi
Co-Investments: 5
D4V
Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato
Co-Investments: 2

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?

Waku

Takahashi, Okayama, Japan

Waku is a manufacturing company that specializes in the research and development of organic fertilizers for the agriculture industry.

AgTechChemicalManufacturing
SeedJul 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,209,993
Helical Fusion

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Helical Fusion is a startup company that aims to commercialize fusion energy using magnetic confinement of high-temperature plasmas.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy
Series AJul 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,629,017
Fermecutes

Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan

Fermecutes is a food production firm that specializes in production of edible proteins using natto bacteria and sustainable methods.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic Food
SeedJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,709,083
LYMPHOGENiX

Covent Garden, Essex, United Kingdom

LYMPHOGENiX aim to be a global leader in lymphatic science, addressing unmet needs in both human and animal health.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Pre SeedJul 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $340,836
FELIQS

Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan

FELIQS is a research-based start-up specializing in pharmaceutical sciences.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalPharmaceutical
Series AJul 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,341,472
Skygate Technologies

Koto, Tokyo, Japan

Skygate Technologies is a developer of a defense platform and provides cyber security and information management services.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
SeedJun 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,921,014
Linea Innovations

Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Linea Innovations is an energy production company that develops commercial fusion reactors with advanced fuel technology.

EnergyEnergy ManagementFuel
Series AJun 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,207,514
Linqmed

Chiba, Chiba, Japan

Linqmed is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the research and development of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalOncologyPharmaceutical
Series BApr 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,932,011
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