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Japan Science and Technology Agency

Asia, Saitama, Japan, Kawaguchi

Description

Japan Science and Technology Agency is a joined organization of science and technology implementing science and technology policy in Japan.

Investor Profile

Japan Science and Technology Agency has backed more than 11 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Software.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (45%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Series B (18%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Software
  • Therapeutics
  • Robotics
  • Life Science
  • Medical
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Biopharma
  • Pharmaceutical
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Who does Japan Science and Technology Agency frequently co-invest with?

UTokyo Innovation Platform
UTokyo Innovation Platform
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
KDDI Open Innovation Fund
KDDI Open Innovation Fund
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Global Brain Corporation
Global Brain Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Deepcore
Deepcore
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Kyoto University Innovation Capital
Kyoto University Innovation Capital
Asia, Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto
Co-Investments: 1
UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
Co-Investments: 2
JTB Corp.
JTB Corp.
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Airbus Ventures
Airbus Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
DBJ Capital
DBJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Otemachi
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Japan Science and Technology Agency?

OptQC

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

OptQC is an IT firm that commercializes cutting-edge optical quantum computing technologies developed by the Furusawa-Endo Laboratory.

ComputerInternet of ThingsManufacturingQuantum Computing
Series AOct 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,869,281
FerroptoCure

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

FerroptoCure is a research firm that specializes in ferroptosis research and the development of therapeutic drugs to treat diseases.

MedicalPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series ASep 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,109,453
Logomix

Harumi, Tokyo, Japan

Logomix is a biotechnology company that specializes in medication research, cell therapy, and clinical trials.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedical
Series UnknownJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $18,924,145
FELIQS

Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan

FELIQS is a research-based start-up specializing in pharmaceutical sciences.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalPharmaceutical
Series AJul 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,341,472
ARCS

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

ARCS specializes in developing assisted reproductive medical devices using robotics and artificial intelligence technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Medical DeviceRobotic Process Automation (RPA)
SeedMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,820,548
Letara

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Letara is an aerospace component manufacturing company that produces hybrid propulsion engines for small spacecraft.

AerospaceManufacturingSatellite Communication
SeedMar 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,400,179
OptQC

Toshima, Tokyo, Japan

OptQC commercializes cutting-edge optical quantum computing technologies developed by the Furusawa-Endo Laboratory.

ComputerInternet of ThingsManufacturingQuantum Computing
SeedJan 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,163,560
Provigate

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Provigate is a healthcare organization that develops blood glucose monitoring sensors to prevent diabetes and blood glucose levels.

BeautyHealth CareMedicalPersonal HealthSoftware
Series UnknownOct 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,419,405
RadioNano Therapeutics

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

RadioNano Therapeutics is developing innovative drugs for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT).

BiopharmaBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Series AOct 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,130,506
Triorb

Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan

Triorb is a technology company that specializes in robot mobility development with the help of software and hardware solutions.

HardwareManufacturingRoboticsSoftware
Series BSep 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,739,518

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