Waseda University Ventures
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth · 9 people tracked
Also known as 早稲田大学ベンチャーズ株式会社
Investment thesis
Waseda University Ventures focuses on founding-stage investment, launching new startups that translate academic knowledge and research results into real-world applications. Its mission is to become a capital provider that implements scholarly insight and research findings into society, creating businesses and industries that contribute to the advancement and happiness of humanity as well as to sustainability.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 9 of 29 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×5Deep Tech ×3Quantum Computing ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Energy ×2Hardware ×2Climate Tech ×1
HQs:Japan×6
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathZET Summit Kyoto is an event organized by Kyoto Prefecture that brings together researchers, companies, and public sector stakeholders to showcase zero emission technologies and foster collaboration between large corporations and green technology startups.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechKyoto, JP
Power Diamond Systems develops diamond semiconductor power and high-frequency devices, commercializing technology transferred from Waseda University research.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSemiconductorsTokyo, JP
Tatsuya Fujishima(Co-Founder & CEO)Hiroshi Kawarada(Co-Founder)藤嶌 辰也(Co-Founder & CEO)川原田 洋(Co-Founder)
The Quantum Insider is a newsroom and intelligence platform for the quantum technology sector, publishing daily news on capital markets, research, and policy alongside a dataset tracking companies, investors, patents, and funding rounds.
Data & InfrastructureMedia & EntertainmentQuantum Computing
ITmedia is a Japanese media portal that publishes articles and content on various technology topics.
Media & Entertainment
EMIRA is a Japanese online media publication that interprets innovation through the lens of "energy," featuring innovative people, sites, and past initiatives.
EnergyMedia & Entertainment
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun operates a Japanese-language news publication focused on industry, manufacturing, and business coverage in Japan, reporting on topics such as economic indicators, energy, and technology.
Media & Entertainment
Newswitch is a Japanese news site covering economics and industry with a focus on manufacturing, technology, and careers, presenting specialized news in an accessible way.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & Entertainment
Quanmatic works on the social implementation and commercialization of advanced technology across enterprise IT, consulting, and autonomous driving fields.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum Computing
Daisuke Tanaka(Chief Executive Officer)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Waseda University Ventures invest at?
- Waseda University Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Waseda University Ventures focus on?
- Waseda University Ventures focuses on Biotech, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic, Sports Tech.
- Where is Waseda University Ventures located?
- Waseda University Ventures is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Does Waseda University Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Waseda University Ventures leads investment rounds.
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