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Kyoto University Innovation Capital

36-1 Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8317, Japan

Overview

Investment and support for commercializing university research and technolo

Founded

2014

Deals ยท 12mo

5

Links

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A
Series B

Geographic focus

Japan
United States

Sector focus

Finance
Financial Services
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

12rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
RegCell
Sep 2026Participated
$66 MSeries A
Rege Nephro
Jul 2026Participated
$11 MOther Equity
Starlight Engine
Jul 2026Participated
$37 MOther Equity
Restore Vision
Apr 2026Participated
$8 MSeries B
LEP
Dec 2025Participated
$1 MSeed
RegCell
Mar 2025Participated
$9 MSeed
Rege Nephro
Oct 2024Participated
$151 MSeries B
Grand Green
Jun 2024Participated
$4 MSeries C
Restore Vision
Dec 2023Led
$13 MSeries A
QSimulate
Nov 2023Participated
$3 MOther Equity
Toregem BioPharma
Mar 2022Participated
$3 MSeries A
Rege Nephro
Jan 2022Participated
$12 MSeries A
RegCell
Sep 2026Participated
$66 MSeries A
Rege Nephro
Jul 2026Participated
$11 MOther Equity
Starlight Engine
Jul 2026Participated
$37 MOther Equity
Restore Vision
Apr 2026Participated
$8 MSeries B
LEP
Dec 2025Participated
$1 MSeed
RegCell
Mar 2025Participated
$9 MSeed
Rege Nephro
Oct 2024Participated
$151 MSeries B
Grand Green
Jun 2024Participated
$4 MSeries C
Restore Vision
Dec 2023Led
$13 MSeries A
QSimulate
Nov 2023Participated
$3 MOther Equity
Toregem BioPharma
Mar 2022Participated
$3 MSeries A
Rege Nephro
Jan 2022Participated
$12 MSeries A
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Deal Distribution

Kyoto University Innovation Capital: 12 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Kyoto University Innovation Capital: 12 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed02
Series A13
Series B02
Series C+01
Other Equity03

Monthly Deal Activity

Kyoto University Innovation Capital: 12 deals are recorded across 58 months.All available history.
Kyoto University Innovation Capital: 12 deals are recorded across 58 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Jan '221
Feb '220
Mar '221
Apr '220
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Sector Breakdown

Kyoto University Innovation Capital: Health & Life Sciences is the largest displayed sector by deal count (11 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Kyoto University Innovation Capital: Health & Life Sciences is the largest displayed sector by deal count (11 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Health & Life Sciences11
Manufacturing3
E-Commerce & Retail3
Clean Energy & Sustainability2
Space & Frontier Tech2
Enterprise Software1
Food & Agriculture1
Professional Services1
Real Estate & Construction1

Deal Size Distribution

Kyoto University Innovation Capital: 12 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Kyoto University Innovation Capital: 12 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M4
$5M-$10M2
$10M-$25M3
$25M-$50M1
$50M-$100M1
$100M-$250M1
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Kyoto University Innovation Capital: Japan has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (11 deals).All available history.

Top 2 of 2 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Kyoto University Innovation Capital: Japan has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (11 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
Japan11
United States1
Kyoto University Innovation Capital: 20 co-investors are shown, with Mitsubishi UFJ Capital sharing 5 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Kyoto University Innovation Capital: 20 co-investors are shown, with Mitsubishi UFJ Capital sharing 5 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital5
JIC Venture Growth Investments4
Chushin Venture Capital3
Daiwa Corporate Investment3
Global Brain3
Jafco Ventures3
Osaka University Venture Capital3
Alumni Ventures2
Asahi Kasei2
Astellas Venture Management2
Fast Track Initiative2
Ikeda Senshu Capital2
Japan Science and Technology Agency2
Japanese Agency for Medical Research and Development2
Miraidoa (Future Venture Capital)2
Mitsui Chemicals2
Remiges Ventures2
University of Tokyo Edge Capital2
2xN1
Ajinomoto1

Investment Strategy

Kyoto University Innovation Capital: Led accounts for 8% and participating for 92% of round participation.All available history.
Kyoto University Innovation Capital: Led accounts for 8% and participating for 92% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led18%
Participating1192%
Kyoto University Innovation Capital: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 100% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Kyoto University Innovation Capital: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 100% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead00%
Co-led1100%

Team

Hiroyuki Ueno

Principal

Ko Kusumi

President & CEO

Nobuhiro YAGI

Institutional Advancement and Communications (IAC)

Ryo Matsumoto

Entrepreneur in residence (EIR)