Fundraising FoxMIRAI SOUZOU
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
Also known as 株式会社みらい創造インベストメンツ
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The firm focuses on research-and-development-oriented deep-tech startups, primarily those connected to the Institute of Science Tokyo. It accompanies companies across the full lifecycle — from the research phase through post-incorporation fundraising and hands-on support — with the goal of implementing technology into society. Activities include equity investment in university-related ventures, commercialization support for research results held by universities and research institutions, and help forming management teams and developing CxO talent. Investment areas span space, environment and materials, energy, machinery and robotics, semiconductors and sensors, AI and quantum computing, drug discovery, medical devices, healthcare, DX, construction/real estate tech, edtech, and entertainment/sports tech.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 34 of 56 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×17AI & Machine Learning ×12Biotech ×7Hardware ×7Medical Devices ×7Enterprise Software ×5Healthtech ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4
HQs:Japan×31Nigeria×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 22 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×142 founders×33 founders×34+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
Tokyo Institute of Technology ×2
Investments · 56 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathJunji Adachi(Founder)in
Co-investorsCelesta CapitalDBJ CapitalKyoto University Innovation CapitalMCP Asset ManagementShizuoka CapitalSony Ventures Corporation+1 more
A10 Lab Inc. develops みんチャレ (Minna Challenge), a behavioral change platform that leverages community support and technology to help users achieve health and wellness goals, particularly targeting lifestyle disease prevention and frailty prevention through mobile and business solutions.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
長坂 剛(代表取締役 CEO兼COO)山口 信行(取締役 CTO)木下 謙一(取締役 CDO)
Co-investorsSUMITOMO LIFE INSURANCEFast Track Initiative
Advanced Float develops offshore floating nuclear power (OFNP) technology that combines an operating light water reactor with a large floating platform based on offshore oil rig engineering.
姉川 尚史(Founder)in
AMS develops next-generation nuclear medicine technologies for Japan's market, including PET diagnostics and radiotherapeutics for precision oncology, alongside a proprietary bedside filtration system for safe radioactive waste management in hospitals.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
Yuichiro Sugawara(Representative Director, President and CEO)
Co-investorsVision Incubate
ASEM Technology develops a non-invasive measurement platform based on the ASEM method (acousto-electromagnetic method), which uses ultrasound to detect electric and magnetic polarization inside materials and visualize qualitative degradation or alteration.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Crafton Biotechnology develops innovative mRNA-based medicines using proprietary RNA manufacturing, delivery, and synthesis technologies to create safer, scalable therapeutics for infectious diseases and rare conditions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
阿部 洋(Co-founder)内田 智士(Co-founder)渡辺 勇人(Representative Director & CEO)Kelvin Chan(CTO & CBO)in梅本 忠士(Chief Chemistry Officer)田中 祐嗣(CSO)
Flux is a mobile financial app that enables users to send and receive money instantly across 40+ countries, create virtual dollar cards for online spending, and manage savings in multiple currencies.
Crypto & Web3FintechLagos, NG
Ben Eluan(Founder)inIsrael Akintunde(Founder)inOsezele Orukpe(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlori VenturesY Combinator8VCBain Capital VenturesCalibrate VenturesGlasswing Ventures+8 more
KBE株式会社 provides researcHR, a Microsoft Teams app for knowledge sharing, and offers consulting services to help enterprises design and implement optimal Teams operational guidelines based on accumulated best practices from multiple organizations.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
KIYO Learning develops technology-based online learning services aimed at making study easier, clearer, and more sustainable for individuals and organizations.
EdTechHR TechSaaS
綾部 貴淑(代表 (CEO))Kiyoshi Ayabe(Founder)in
Co-investorsfreebit investmentSMBC Venture Capital
Genome engineering-based drug discovery and biomanufacturing R&D support.
Taiki Ishikura(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Aozora Corporate InvestmentDelight VenturesGlobis Capital PartnersUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.JAFCO Group+1 more
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QD Laser develops, manufactures, and sells high-efficiency semiconductor lasers for telecommunications and industrial use, as well as visual-information devices.
Deep TechHardwareMedical DevicesSemiconductorsYokohama, JP
Mitsuru Sugawara(Founder)in菅原 充(Founder & Chief Technology Advisor)大久保 潔(President & Representative Director)
Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesMitsui Global InvestmentNTT DOCOMO VenturesOita Venture CapitalSMBC Venture CapitalUntroD Capital+4 more
Rapyuta Robotics develops autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) for warehouse and logistics operations, such as picking and material handling in distribution centers.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Arudchelvan Krishnamoorthy(Founder)in
Co-investorsSony Ventures Corporation
Nuclear engineering roll-up company aiming to transform the decommissioning industry with business succession and AI.
Co-investorsJoyo Capital PartnersSpiral CapitalSpiral Innovation PartnersThe Fukui Capital Partners
Japanese startup digitizing packaging-material procurement for e-commerce and retail via a factory network and order-management SaaS.
Co-investorsEnergy & Environment InvestmentG-STARTUPGlobal Braini-nest capitalSony Ventures CorporationW Inc.+3 more
Tsukuruba uses internet and technology to enable people to freely own and change their housing multiple times throughout their lives, expanding possibilities rather than treating housing as a lifelong constraint.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesPropTech
Hiroki Murakami(Founder)in
Co-investorsDentsu Ventures
Varinos develops and provides genetic testing services applying genome technology, including a uterine microbiome (endometrial flora) test used in fertility and reproductive medicine.
BiotechDigital HealthFemTechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
桜庭 喜行(Founder & Chairman (former CEO))長井 陽子(Co-founder)Sakuraba(CEO)Yoshiyuki Sakuraba(Founder)inYoko Nagai(Founder)in齊藤 洋一(代表取締役CEO)
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Fast Track InitiativeMiyako CapitalSony Ventures Corporation
Vivola provides data analysis for fertility treatment, operates a clinical information portal, and offers talent recruitment services in Japan.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechTokyo, JP
Co-investorsGlobal BrainGxPartnersKDDI Open Innovation Fund
AIO Core designs and manufactures silicon photonics integrated circuits that enable optical connectivity for high-performance computing, 5G infrastructure, and industrial equipment operating in extreme temperature ranges.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsTokyo, JP
Hidetaka Fukuda(CEO)Kazuhiko Kurata(CTO)inShuichi Tahara(CFO)in
Co-investorsDRONE FUNDGlobal Brain
Aromabit develops sensor technology and software to visualize and digitize scents and odors, enabling communication and sensory data exchange between people and with the natural environment.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareTokyo, JP
Shunichiro Kuroki(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlobal BrainSony Ventures Corporation
EneCoat Technologies develops and manufactures perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and related materials.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsKyoto, JP
加藤尚哉 (Naoya Kato)(Representative Director / Executive Officer / CEO)堀内保 (Tamotsu Horiuchi)(Director / Executive Officer / CTO)
Co-investors15th RockGlobal BrainKyoto University Innovation CapitalMonozukuri VenturesNippon Venture CapitalWoven Capital
Provision of high-reliability lasers for high-quality micromachining.
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalUntroD CapitalUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
Tsubame BHB develops on-site ammonia production technology using compact plants that generate ammonia from water, air, and electricity at low temperature and pressure.
CleantechDeep TechEnergy
Co-investorsEnergy & Environment Investmenti-nest capitalUniversal Materials Incubator
Mirai Relations is a business development consulting firm whose consultants assess client companies' management challenges and propose tailored approaches and team structures based on the client's budget.
Enterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
Metagen Therapeutics (メタジェンセラピューティクス) is a biotech venture developing fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) therapies and medical services based on gut microbiome research, including an FMT drug candidate (MGT-006) for ulcerative colitis.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthTsuruoka, JP
Taku Nakahara(代表取締役社長CEO (President & CEO))Jun Terauchi(CSO)
Co-investorsDentsu VenturesFast Track InitiativeGlobal BrainMirai Creation FundNippon Venture Capital
Whomor (フーモア) is a creative production company that helps creators develop and distribute pop culture content, from games to visual media, with a focus on evolving Japan's creative strengths for global audiences.
Creator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
芝辻幹也Mikiya Shibatsuji(CEO)Shunta Saito(Director)Kazuo Suzuki(Director)
Co-investorsDIMENSION
Sells industrial metal and resin 3D printers, filament production machines, and surface treatment equipment, and offers contract manufacturing including reverse engineering, part production, and discontinued-parts fabrication.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyHardware
Digzyme develops novel enzymes and bioprocesses to order, providing enzyme libraries, sample supply, IP licensing, and support for scale-up, commercialization, and regulatory approvals.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsTokyo, JP
Naoki Watarai(Co-founder & CEO)inYuya Nakamura(Co-founder & CTO)Takuji Yamada(Co-founder & CSO)Takuo Miyauchi(CSMO)inKazuki Kawabe(CFO)
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesMobile Internet Capital, Inc.
Eco-Pork is a data company focused on improving pig farming production efficiency using AI, IoT, and ICT technologies, serving pig farmers in Japan and globally.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoTTokyo, JP
神林 隆
Co-investorsKeio Innovation InitiativeUntroD Capital
ElevationSpace develops small-satellite re-entry and recovery technology to return the results of in-orbit experiments to Earth, aiming to build an orbital transport network for people and goods.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Ryohei Kobayashi(Founder)in
Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesCanal VenturesGlobal BrainNTT DOCOMO VenturesPERSOL VENTURE PARTNERSSeraphim Space+3 more
FerroptoCure is a drug development company targeting ferroptosis pathways for therapeutic applications.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
大槻雄士(代表取締役CEO 共同創業者)佐谷秀行(共同創業者)永野修(共同創業者)夏目徹(共同創業者)西山伸宏(共同創業者)Yushi Otsuki(Representative Director CEO)
Co-investorsTokyo University of Science Innovation CapitalVision Incubate
FLUX provides AI transformation ("AX") services for enterprise companies, offering AI consulting for business strategy and execution, AI-powered recruiting/talent matching, and digital marketing support.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechTokyo, JP
Genji Nagai(Founder)in永井 元治(代表取締役 CEO)平田 慎乃輔(取締役 CPO)Edwin(Ran) Li(取締役 CTO（創業メンバー）)in
Co-investorsNTT DOCOMO VenturesSony Ventures CorporationAozora Corporate Investment
Jij is a startup founded by experts in mathematical optimization and quantum technology, providing software services such as the "JijZept" series that support the process from building mathematical optimization models to implementation.
Deep TechQuantum ComputingSaaS
Co-investorsFujitsu VenturesGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation Fund
出版社の教科書・問題集をデジタル化し学習履歴に基づく個別最適化学習を提供する中高生向けEdTech企業。
Co-investorsGlobis Capital Partners
Luxonus develops photoacoustic (optical ultrasound) 3D imaging devices and services for visualizing blood and lymphatic vessels, building on technology from Japan's Cabinet Office ImPACT program.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesKawasaki, JP
Sadakazu Aiso(代表取締役 (Representative Director))Taro Terashi(COO)inYoshiharu Takahashi(Executive Officer, Sales & Marketing)in
BoardOsami Kono(Director)Tomokatsu Hongo(Director)inLiu Bingxian(Director)
Co-investorsKeio Innovation InitiativeKyoto University Innovation Capital
OptoComb (formerly XTIA) develops and sells optical frequency comb generators and related measurement instruments and applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareTokyo, JP
福沢 博志(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))
Board興梠 元伸(取締役名誉フェロー (Director, Honorary Fellow))今井 一宏(取締役 (Director))細見 孝大(取締役 (Director))柴 謙一(取締役 (Director))
Co-investorsHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.Iyogin Capital
Synspective develops SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite solutions and geospatial data services for government and commercial clients, with applications in disaster management, environmental monitoring, and national security.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechGovTechSpace Tech
Dr. Motoyuki Arai(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsaSTARTEnergy & Environment InvestmentJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Keio Innovation InitiativeSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.UTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.+1 more
TriOrb develops autonomous mobile robots that navigate confined spaces and uneven floors without facility modifications, enabling automated material transport in environments where traditional AMRs cannot operate.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsTokyo, JP
石田 秀一(代表取締役 CEO)稲吉 亮太(取締役 COO)
Co-investorsDRONE FUNDJapan Science and Technology AgencyMirai Creation FundUTEC
ARCS Inc. develops AI and robotics automation tools that help research laboratories standardize and streamline their operations.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechRoboticsTokyo, JP
Masayasu Tanase(Representative Director)in
O2 (later O2 Partners) is a Japanese consulting and manufacturing support company that serves large corporations, small to medium enterprises, and regional startups.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise Software千代田区, JP
Green Chemical (株式会社グリーンケミカル) is a Japanese deep-tech chemistry startup working in the GX (green transformation) and nanotechnology field.
CleantechDeep TechNew Materials
Co-investorsTOHOKU University Venture Partners
Hibot develops robotics solutions for infrastructure inspection and maintenance, with a focus on automating dangerous and demanding tasks that are unsafe for human workers.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRoboticsTokyo, JP
Shigeo Hirose(Professor)MichelePaulo
Co-investorsEnergy & Environment Investment
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
F Med.CoKyuluxMasterVisions株式会社NOVIGO Pharma株式会社Rapyuta RoboticsRyple株式会社クレプシードラ株式会社ストリーモみらいスタジオメドメイン株式会社株式会社アイズファクトリー株式会社トラス株式会社フローディア高専生 高専OBOGコミュニティ
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has MIRAI SOUZOU made?
- MIRAI SOUZOU has 56 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does MIRAI SOUZOU invest at?
- MIRAI SOUZOU invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does MIRAI SOUZOU focus on?
- MIRAI SOUZOU focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, EdTech, Energy, Gaming, Healthtech, Medical Devices, New Materials, PropTech, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors, Space Tech, Sports Tech.
- Where is MIRAI SOUZOU located?
- MIRAI SOUZOU is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does MIRAI SOUZOU co-invest with?
- MIRAI SOUZOU most often shares deals with Global Brain, Sony Ventures Corporation, Energy & Environment Investment, among 58 tracked co-investors.
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