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Kumamoto, JP · 4 known investors
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Cellfiber is a biotechnology company founded in 2015 that develops cell encapsulation technology and manufacturing techniques to increase production capacity for cell and gene therapies, aiming to make these treatments accessible to more patients.
Founders & leadership
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Yu YanagisawaCheif Operating Officer2025–2026Yu Yanagisawa holds a PhD in engineering from the University of Tokyo and previously served as CEO and COO of CellFiber, a University of Tokyo spin-out developing cell culture technology to reduce manufacturing costs. He currently works at AIST Solutions, the commercialization arm of Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, focused on translating biotechnology research into commercial ventures.
Investors · 4
Fast Track Initiativelisted by Fast Track InitiativeTokyo
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Universal Materials Incubatorreported
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CellFiber do?
- Cellfiber is a biotechnology company founded in 2015 that develops cell encapsulation technology and manufacturing techniques to increase production capacity for cell and gene therapies, aiming to make these treatments accessible to more patients.
- Who are CellFiber's investors?
- CellFiber's investors include Fast Track Initiative, UntroD Capital, JAFCO Group, Universal Materials Incubator.
- Where is CellFiber headquartered?
- CellFiber is headquartered in Kumamoto, JP.