Nippon Venture Capital

MediciNova is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for neurology, respiratory, and liver diseases with unmet medical needs.

Biotech

Yuichi Iwaki(President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of our Board)Kazuko Matsuda(Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer)David H. Crean(Chief Business Officer)Jason Kruger(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsDIDIMENSIONESEssex Woodlands Healthcare PartnersUTUTEC

INGAGE develops and provides Re:lation, a cloud-based communication platform designed for customer-facing teams to manage individual customer interactions.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP

和田 哲也(代表取締役CEO)

Co-investorsHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.DIDIMENSIONMIMIRAIDOOR Co. Ltd.MIMitsubishi UFJ CapitalMIMizuho CapitalSESeiho Investment Works+1 more

A-SEEDS is a Shinshu University spin-out developing non-viral gene-modified immune cell therapies, including non-viral CAR-T cell products, to treat pediatric and young-adult cancers, including solid tumors, that lack effective treatments.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesMatsumoto, JP

Yozo Nakazawa(Founder & Director; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Shinshu University)Shigeki Yagyu(Representative Director (CEO))inTakuji Achiha(Chief Development Officer)Kiyohito Tani(Chief Operating Officer)

Co-investorsDEDelight VenturesOSOSAKA University Venture Capital

Kubota Vision develops pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices to preserve and restore vision for patients with eye diseases worldwide.

BiotechMedical Devices

Deborah Kesslerin

AI Robotics develops AI marketing services and creates consumer brands spanning skincare, beauty electronics, and haircare.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechTokyo, JP

ANYCOLOR is a Japanese entertainment startup that runs the VTuber / virtual livestreamer group "Nijisanji," along with overseas VTuber operations and new ventures.

Creator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

田角 陸(代表取締役 CEO)釣井 慎也(取締役 CFO)

Co-investorsSKSkyland Ventures

AOI Biosciences is a Japanese biotech company focused on infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders, combining data analysis technology with proprietary bio-technology.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesIbaraki, JP

末田 伸一(代表取締役 (CEO))in

Co-investorsI-i-nest capitalNONOW JapanSESeiho Investment WorksUNUntroD Capital

Axelspace provides microsatellite services through its "AxelLiner" one-stop offering — covering design, manufacturing, launch arrangement, and post-launch operation — and operates the "AxelGlobe" Earth observation platform built on its GRUS satellite constellation.

Deep TechHardwareSpace TechTokyo, JP

YNYuya Nakamura(President and CEO)in

Co-investorsJIJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsSMSMBC Venture Capital

Bplats operates Bplats®, a subscription management and billing platform for businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Tack Miyazaki(Director, Vice President & CIO (Co-Founder))inKenji Fujita(Founder)inJunichi Ito(Director, Vice President & CFO)Shoichi Hanawa(Director & CTO)

Co-investorsGLGlobis Capital Partners

Cancer therapeutics development (RNA regulation abnormalities).

Co-investorsKYKyoto University Innovation CapitalSHShinsei Capital PartnersSMSMBC Venture CapitalUTUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

Cyfuse Bio develops 3D cell-based tissue and organ products created from cells alone, without artificial materials, for transplantation to restore original tissue and organ function in regenerative medicine applications.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalSMSMBC Venture Capital

CynosBio develops and commercializes regenerative medicine products, including cell-based treatments for cartilage damage, joint disorders, and liver disease.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

宇賀伸二(代表取締役社長CEO (Representative Director CEO))

Fivot provides financial services for both businesses and individuals, offering lending products aimed at supporting startup growth and savings services that help individuals save money toward their goals.

FintechTokyo, JP

Shogo Abe(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO, founder))

Co-investorsANAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.CACanal VenturesSOSony Ventures CorporationSPSpiral CapitalSPSpiral Innovation Partners

Neusignal Therapeutics develops novel drugs for central nervous system disorders, including dementia and psychiatric conditions, with research focused on calcium signaling in neurons and target discovery for brain diseases.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

有本 達(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO))

Co-investorsANAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.RERed CapitalFAFast Track InitiativeKEKeio Innovation InitiativeTHThe Gogin Capital

note is a media platform that lets creators publish and monetize text, images, audio, and other content, supporting a range of creative activities.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Co-investorsFEFemto PartnersJAJAFCO GroupSMSMBC Venture CapitalTBTBS Innovation Partners

Nyle is a Japanese company providing digital marketing services—including SEO and content marketing—alongside app-related products and AI training programs such as its practice-focused "With AI Academy".

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Takahashi(Representative (CEO))

Co-investorsDIDIMENSIONENEnergy & Environment Investment

Perseus Proteomics develops and supplies research antibodies targeting nuclear receptors and transcription factors, along with ELISA kits and diagnostic assays, serving life sciences researchers and pharmaceutical development.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalKYKyoto University Innovation CapitalNENewton BiocapitalSMSMBC Venture Capital

PRONI operates a concierge-style B2B matching service that connects buyers with suitable vendors, combining IT technology with human support to simplify procurement decisions such as research, comparison, and quoting.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

NKNorio Kuriyama(代表取締役 Founder)inDaisuke Shibata(代表取締役 CEO)

Co-investorsFIFIRSTLIGHT CapitalJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.JIJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsMOMobile Internet Capital, Inc.

A home-based healthcare company providing visiting nursing services to patients while supporting healthcare workers in achieving fulfilling work environments.

Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechWellness & Fitness不明, JP

大河原 峻(取締役)柴田 旬也(代表取締役社長／公認会計士 (Representative Director & CEO / Certified Public Accountant))

Renet Japan operates a mail-based computer and small electronics recycling service authorized by the Japanese government under the Small Appliances Recycling Law.

Circular EconomyLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsDIDIMENSION

Renova, Inc. (株式会社レノバ) is a Japanese company.

CleantechEnergy

Co-investorsDIDIMENSIONENEnergy & Environment Investment

Restore Vis is a life sciences company founded by a vitreoretinal surgeon and clinician scientist focused on addressing inflammation, aging, neurodegeneration and angiogenesis through translational research from drug discovery to clinical trials.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Dr. Rajendra S. Apte(Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor; Vice Chair of Innovation and Translation; Founder)Yusaku Katada MD, PhD(Co-founder, Representative Director and CEO/CMO)HMHikaru Miyazaki(Representative Director and COO)in

Co-investorsASAstellas Venture Management LLCDBDBJ CapitalJIJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsKYKyoto University Innovation CapitalOSOSAKA University Venture CapitalRERemiges Ventures, Inc.+3 more

RYDE digitizes regional public transportation systems to address demographic decline and enable operational efficiency in communities across Japan.

Cloud ComputingMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP

Softbrain develops CRM/SFA (Customer Relationship Management/Sales Force Automation) software, specifically its flagship product esm (eSalesManager), which helps businesses improve sales productivity and customer engagement.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP

Co-investorsMIMITSUI & CO., Principal InvestmentsPOPolaris Capital Group

Space BD provides end-to-end support for space business, including satellite development and manufacturing, launch and deployment, on-orbit demonstration, and ground transport support.

Deep TechEdTechSpace Tech

Co-investorsAOAozora Corporate InvestmentHUHulic StartupONON&BOARDSPSpiral CapitalSPSpiral Innovation PartnersXTXTech Ventures

SymBio Pharmaceuticals develops and delivers prescription pharmaceuticals, providing product information on its medical drugs to healthcare professionals in Japan.

BiotechHealthtech

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalSMSMBC Venture CapitalTNTNP Partners Corporation

THECOO operates a fan community platform called Fanicon and provides digital marketing services including influencer marketing strategy and consulting, along with tools to measure influencer value.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMarketing TechSocialTokyo, JP

Board平良 真人

Co-investorsI-i-nest capitalZ Z Venture Capital

TRUSTART is a Japanese company working on the digital transformation of the real estate industry, offering real estate research services and real estate big-data provision.

B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSTokyo, JP

大江 洋治郎(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Co-investorsGMGMO VenturePartnersMImint VC

UPWARD is a mobile AI-agent sales support tool that uses location technology to automatically capture field sales activities—visits, meetings, notes, photos, and business cards—and consolidate them into CRM systems such as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalDNDnx Ventures

Veritas In Silico develops AI-driven drug discovery platforms targeting RNA and nucleic acid-based therapeutics, partnering with pharmaceutical companies for small molecule and mRNA drug creation.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesKawasaki, JP

Shingo Nakamura(CEO)in

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKDKDDI Open Innovation FundSHShinsei Capital PartnersSMSMBC Venture Capital

WHILL designs and sells electric wheelchairs, power chairs, and mobility scooters, along with an autonomous self-driving mobility service used to move passengers through airports and public spaces.

HardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsLos Angeles, US

Junpei Naito(Executive Officer, Director)inMFMuneaki Fukuoka(Executive Officer, Director)inSatoshi Sugie(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardShinji Oshige(Director)

Co-investorsNTNTT DOCOMO VenturesVTVTF CapitalWOWoven Capital

WHILL manufactures award-winning mobility scooters and power chairs designed to provide users with increased independence and mobility.

HardwareHealthtechMobility & TransportationRoboticsTokyo, JP

Junpei NaitoinKenji GohoMFMuneaki FukuokainSatoshi Sugie

Co-investors1515th Rock50500 GlobalMCMCP Asset ManagementPAPayforwardSHShizuoka CapitalEIEight Roads Ventures+2 more

ASJ operates Japan's largest architect network, connecting homeowners with architects for custom home design and renovation services through a platform offering consultations, seminars, and case reviews.

Construction TechPropTechTokyo, JP

Arsaga Partners provides one-stop digital transformation (DX) services including business and technology consulting, AI development, system and application development, and web production and marketing.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

TOTaimei Omata(代表取締役社長CEO兼CTO (President, CEO & CTO))

Co-investorsDGDG Incubation

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-investors1515th RockGLGlobal BrainKYKyoto University Innovation CapitalMIMIRAI SOUZOUMOMonozukuri Ventures

LPIXEL develops AI-based image analysis products for the life sciences and healthcare fields, including medical image diagnostic support technology and drug discovery image analysis tools.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Tomihisa Kamada(CEO)

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalSHShizuoka Capital

Oncolys develops viral therapy drugs and treatments for cancer and severe viral infections, with a focus on oncolytic viruses and rare diseases.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

浦田泰生(Representative Director and President)

Cacco is a Japanese company founded in 2011 that provides SaaS-based algorithm services using AI and proprietary data science, including fraud detection for e-commerce and finance, payment consulting, and business optimization.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechSaaSTokyo, JP

岩井 裕之(代表取締役社長)岩井裕之(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Co-investorsSMSMBC Venture Capital

Kawase Computer Supply is a company transitioning from a print and business form manufacturer to a communication and information distribution services provider.

Advanced ManufacturingCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP

川瀬 啓輔(代表取締役社長 (Representative Director & President))

Cuorips develops regenerative medicine products based on human iPS cell technology, including its heart muscle cell sheet "Heart®" (Rehart) for treating severe heart failure caused by ischemic cardiomyopathy, along with catheter-based therapies and compound drugs (YS series).

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesOsaka, JP

Takayuki Kusanagi(Representative Director, President & CEO)Tadayuki Tanimura(Director, Executive Vice President)Kazuyoshi Hirao(Director, Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer)Yoshiki Sawa(Director, Chief Medical Science Officer)

Co-investorsKYKyoto University Innovation Capital

Creattura develops technology solutions for carbon finance and biodiversity conservation, leveraging satellite data and AI to support climate action and environmental regeneration.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureImpact & Social GoodTokyo, JP

Zachary Brown(Founder)inTomi (Tomomichi) Hattori(Founder)in

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalGLGlobal Brain

Japanese metaverse-education company offering "eスポーツ英会話", online English lessons taught inside esports game worlds.

Takuya Manabe(Founder)in

Co-investorsCOColopl Next

Sakura Internet provides cloud infrastructure services including Sakura Cloud, GPU servers optimized for AI and deep learning, and rental and dedicated servers for various customer needs.

AI & Machine LearningCloud Computing

Kunihiro TANAKA(Founder)in

Something Group (サムシンググループ) is a diversified business group operating under a "market-in, niche, growth" management strategy to create value across multiple sectors.

Construction TechPropTechSector Agnostic

GeCS provides a mobile application for patients to manage and understand their medical information, prescriptions, and treatment history.

Digital HealthHealthtech名古屋, JP

村上 嘉一(代表取締役 Founder)葛上 海翔(代表取締役 社長 CEO)成川 喬朗(取締役 CTO)

Shinka develops "Kaikura," a communication platform that centralizes customer conversation history across landline, mobile, email, SMS, and in-person interactions for businesses ranging from local retailers to large listed companies.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSector Agnostic

江尻 高宏(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))Takahiro Ejiri(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Co-investorsHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.SMSMBC Venture Capital

Serendip Holdings acquires and supports mid-sized and small Japanese manufacturers facing succession problems, aiming to help them grow into long-lasting companies.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

竹内 在(代表取締役社長兼CEO)

Co-investorsANAnt Capital Partners

Solasia is a pharmaceutical company that in-licenses promising drug candidates from overseas and domestic pharma and biotech companies and develops them through clinical trials for the Japanese and Asian markets.

BiotechHealthtech

Co-investorsSMSMBC Venture Capital

A Japanese cosmetic surgery platform that connects patients with aesthetic clinics and provides educational content about procedures like liposuction, breast augmentation, and facial surgeries.

Healthtech

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKDKDDI Open Innovation FundMIMinerva Growth PartnersW W Inc.

Nextware develops and modernizes IT systems for enterprise clients, leveraging over 30 years of experience in system development, integration, and digital transformation.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

PharmaBio is Japan's first contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for regenerative medicine and cell-based therapeutics.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Ficha develops and sells AI-powered image recognition systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP

曹 暉(Representative Director, President, CEO & CTO)

Blue Innovation provides drone- and robot-based solutions for industrial inspection, disaster response, and logistics, including chimney, power-line, underwater, and sewer inspection services.

Cloud ComputingHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Takayuki Kumada(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

BoardMasayuki Kumada(取締役 (Director))

Co-investorsDRDRONE FUNDJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.TBTBS Innovation Partners

Petgo is a Japanese online store selling pet supplies for dogs and cats, including flea and tick medications, therapeutic and regular pet food, veterinary medicines, supplements, litter and toilet products, grooming items, and accessories.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsSMSMBC Venture Capital

A company with expertise in developing pharmaceutical products through clinical trial phases (IND to NDA/BLA) and launching them for patients in Japan and Asia.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Co-investorsCACatalys PacificDBDBJ Capital

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-investorsDEDentsu VenturesFAFast Track InitiativeGLGlobal BrainMIMIRAI SOUZOU

United Immunity develops a myeloid-targeting platform using pullulan-based nanoparticles to selectively deliver therapeutic agents and vaccine antigens to macrophages and dendritic cells.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsUTUTECAOAozora Corporate Investment

Rege Nephro develops regenerative medicine therapies for kidney disease, focusing on nephron progenitor cell research and differentiation from iPS cells.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesKyoto, JP

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKYKyoto University Innovation Capital

Ricksoft provides business process outsourcing (BPO) services for managing Atlassian products such as Jira and Confluence, including user support, troubleshooting, configuration management, and documentation for enterprise organizations.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

Hiroshi Ohnuki(Founder)inShunsuke (Sean) Osawain