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Keio Innovation Initiative

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Keio Innovation Initiative Venture capital to develop venture companies that take advantage of the research results of Keio University.

Investor Profile

Keio Innovation Initiative has backed more than 19 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 26% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical.
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (42%)
  • Seed (26%)
  • Series B (11%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Convertible Note (5%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Device
  • Nursing And Residential Care
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Information Technology
  • Apps
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Keio Innovation Initiative frequently co-invest with?

UTokyo Innovation Platform
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
SMBC Venture Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 7
Nissay Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
ANRI
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Mizuho Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 5
Fast Track Initiative, Inc.
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Hongo
Co-Investments: 2
JAFCO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
DBJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Otemachi
Co-Investments: 5
D4V
Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Keio Innovation Initiative often collaborate with?

SA
Asia, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Keio Innovation Initiative?

Eco-Pork

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Eco-Pork is a co-creation solution farm that focuses on improving food productivity for farmers.

AgricultureAgTechFarming
Series UnknownNov 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,964,877
Surv Biopharma

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

Surv Biopharma develops a drug discovery platform that facilitates research and development of veterinary drugs and pharmaceutical products.

ConsultingPharmaceuticalProduct ResearchVeterinary
Series BNov 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,747,064
Space quarters

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Space Quarters is a manufacturing company that produces payload deploy and panels, and develops space assembly robotic systems.

Industrial DesignMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
SeedOct 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,962,060
Z-Works

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Z-Works is a developing IoT healthcare monitoring solutions especially for elderly care.

Cloud Data ServicesHealth CareHome Health Care
Series UnknownOct 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,660,406

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies is a research and manufacturing company that develops hardware for quantum communications.

Information TechnologyManufacturingMarket ResearchQuantum Computing
Series ASep 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Metagen Therapeutics

Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan

Metagen Therapeutics is a drug discovery and medical business company that utilizes microbiome science.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsMedicalTherapeutics
Series BSep 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,690,352
Fermelanta

Ishikawa, Okinawa, Japan

Fermelanta is a biotech firm that produces rare plant-based ingredients through microbial fermentation.

BiotechnologyGeneticsLife Science
Series AAug 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,610,016
Waku

Takahashi, Okayama, Japan

Waku is a manufacturing company that specializes in the research and development of organic fertilizers for the agriculture industry.

AgTechChemicalManufacturing
SeedJul 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,209,993
Helical Fusion

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Helical Fusion is a startup company that aims to commercialize fusion energy using magnetic confinement of high-temperature plasmas.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy
Series AJul 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,629,017
Fermecutes

Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan

Fermecutes is a food production firm that specializes in production of edible proteins using natto bacteria and sustainable methods.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic Food
SeedJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,709,083