WERU Investment Co. Ltd.
Venture capitalTokyo · Pre-Seed–Growth
Also known as ウエルインベストメント株式会社
Investment thesis
WERU Investment is an independent asset management company that traces its roots to Waseda University, established in 1998 as Japan's first university-originated independent asset manager. The firm brings extensive experience across three areas: venture capital, equity (stock) investment, and credit (bond) investment. Its activities are carried out by a professional team drawn from diverse backgrounds with substantial investment experience.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Defense Tech ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLeoLabs operates a network of ground-based radars and an AI-enabled cloud platform that tracks and maps objects and activity in low Earth orbit.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSpace Tech
Daniel Ceperley(Founder)in
Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCMDSV CAPITALNZ Growth Capital PartnersSeraphim SpaceSpace CapitalSparq Capital (SFO)+2 more
Novity provides predictive maintenance AI technology for industrial manufacturers to prevent unplanned downtime and improve production reliability.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSan Carlos, US
Markus Larsson(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcario InnovationMyriad Venture PartnersMyriad Ventures
Synfini provides AI-driven drug discovery collaboration services that help researchers advance targets and hits into optimized, patentable chemistry.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechRobotics
Peter Madrid(Scientific Development)Nathan Collins(Strategic Alliance)John Byrnes(Artificial Intelligence)Hillary Odgers(Finance)
Co-investorsFoothill VenturesJSL Health Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNovity · trysignalbase.com · May 26, 2026
Synfini · siliconangle.com · Jul 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does WERU Investment Co. Ltd. invest at?
- WERU Investment Co. Ltd. invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does WERU Investment Co. Ltd. focus on?
- WERU Investment Co. Ltd. focuses on Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is WERU Investment Co. Ltd. located?
- WERU Investment Co. Ltd. is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Who does WERU Investment Co. Ltd. co-invest with?
- WERU Investment Co. Ltd. most often shares deals with MDSV CAPITAL, NZ Growth Capital Partners, Seraphim Space, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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