Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital
Corporate VCTokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth
Also known as 東京理科大学イノベーション・キャピタル株式会社
Investment thesis
The firm invests in and supports companies that advance technology and introduce new services to genuinely enrich people's lives and contribute to society's sound development. Grounded in Tokyo University of Science's founding spirit of spreading the sciences as a foundation for national progress, and its research philosophy of creating science and technology for the harmonious development of nature, people, and society, the firm aims to help realize social innovation and contribute to the harmonious, lasting prosperity of Japan and the world.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 16 of 23 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×6Space Tech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3B2B Marketplaces ×3Media & Entertainment ×3Biotech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Future of Work ×2
HQs:Japan×16
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBEAM Technologies develops semiconductor manufacturing platforms that leverage microgravity in space to produce high-quality compound semiconductors for AI data centers, next-generation communications, and power conversion applications.
Deep TechSemiconductorsSpace TechTokyo, JP
Kazuki Iimura(CEO & Founder)Yūji Itokazu(Director, CTO & CRO)Kyōichi Kinoshita(Director of Technology)
Effectual Inc. is a Japanese startup providing services that protect companies' online reputation and trust, including online reputation management, social media crisis monitoring, ad review outsourcing, and MEO (map/local SEO) for store customer acquisition.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP
田中 倫明(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Global Vascular develops medical devices based on its BioDiamond Technology, including antithrombotic diamond (F-DLC) coatings, drug-eluting stents, and catheters for vascular and interventional treatments.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsTokyo, JP
Kenta Bito(Founder & CEO)Hayato MaekawaShunto Maegawa(Founder & CTO)Emi Matsuoka(COO)Terumitsu Hasebe(Director)
Cellspect develops next-generation clinical diagnostic reagents and in-vitro diagnostic products based on deep-tech, covering diagnostic technologies from biomarker discovery to treatment monitoring.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMorioka, JP
Takuya Iwabuchi(代表取締役兼CEO (Representative Director & CEO))Wataru Hojo(Executive Officer & CTO)
Media & Entertainment
Chot Inc. offers access to a network of software development professionals—primarily frontend, backend, mobile, and infrastructure engineers—who can be matched to client projects via an AI-based recommendation feature.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsFuture of WorkSaaSTokyo, JP
小島 芳樹(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))
NetAsia Inc. operates "PR FORCE," a digital PR service offering press release distribution, research-based PR, and market research using online research panels.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Shinichiro Misei(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Linkties Holdings is a Japanese company whose stated purpose is to find and connect valuable people, goods, activities, and information to create a fulfilling society.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSector AgnosticTokyo, JP
Makoto Takano(Chairman & Founder)Yutaro Tsunoda(President & Representative Director)Kento Ueno(Director & CRO (Publisher, Forbes JAPAN))Koji Ota(Executive Officer & CFO)
BEAM Technologies develops a semiconductor manufacturing platform leveraging microgravity in space to produce high-quality compound semiconductors for AI data centers, next-generation communications, and decarbonization applications.
Deep TechSemiconductorsSpace TechTokyo, JP
飯村 一樹(代表取締役CEO)糸数 雄吏(取締役 CTO & CRO)木下 恭一(技術統括ディレクター)
Biotech
SPACE WALKER is a Japanese aerospace company developing reusable winged rockets and related space transportation technology.
CleantechDeep TechHardwareSpace TechTokyo, JP
Kazuya Masuda(代表取締役CEO (President & CEO))Koichi Yonemoto(Co-founder & CTO (retired 2025))
SUSTEN's "Auto Investment Plus" is an automated investment (robo-advisory) service for taxable accounts in Japan, using quantitative and machine-learning strategies across global stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities and other assets.
AI & Machine LearningFintechTokyo, JP
岡野 大(代表取締役 最高経営責任者(CEO))山口 雅史(代表取締役 最高投資責任者(CIO))
Wisdom Academy operates after-school care facilities for children ages 3 to elementary school in the greater Tokyo area, combining supervised childcare with diverse learning activities including STEAM, English immersion, programming, and extracurricular classes.
ConsumerEdTechTokyo, JP
Shuuumatu Worker is a marketplace connecting freelance professionals with side-gig opportunities, primarily offering remote work projects for engineers, designers, and marketers seeking to earn ¥80,000–¥140,000 monthly with 5–10 hours of weekly commitment.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of Work
Highreso (株式会社ハイレゴ) operates GPU-dedicated data centers and provides computing infrastructure services in Japan.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & Infrastructure
志倉 喜幸(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))
A design collective that spans digital and physical mediums to develop creative solutions for clients.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital invest at?
- Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital focus on?
- Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital focuses on Biotech, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital located?
- Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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