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Waseda University Ventures

Nishiwaseda 1-21-1, WASEDA University Nishiwaseda Bldg. 2F-201, Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, 169-0051, JAPAN

Overview

Supports start-ups that apply academic knowledge for societal well-being.

Founded

2022

Deals ยท 12mo

1

Links

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

Japan
United Kingdom
United States

Sector focus

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Investment portfolio

4rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Neubond
Jun 2026Led
$2 MSeed
Nanofiber Quantum Technologies
Sep 2025Participated
$14 MSeries A
Blue Laser Fusion
Mar 2024Participated
$38 MSeed
Nanofiber Quantum Technologies
Sep 2023Participated
$9 MOther Equity
Neubond
Jun 2026Led
$2 MSeed
Nanofiber Quantum Technologies
Sep 2025Participated
$14 MSeries A
Blue Laser Fusion
Mar 2024Participated
$38 MSeed
Nanofiber Quantum Technologies
Sep 2023Participated
$9 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Waseda University Ventures: 4 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Waseda University Ventures: 4 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed11
Series A01
Other Equity01

Monthly Deal Activity

Waseda University Ventures: 4 deals are recorded across 38 months.All available history.
Waseda University Ventures: 4 deals are recorded across 38 months. All available history
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Sector Breakdown

Waseda University Ventures: Space & Frontier Tech is the largest displayed sector by deal count (3 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.

Waseda University Ventures: Space & Frontier Tech is the largest displayed sector by deal count (3 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Space & Frontier Tech3
Marketing & Advertising2
Manufacturing2
Networks, Cloud & Communication1
Health & Life Sciences1

Deal Size Distribution

Waseda University Ventures: 4 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.

Waseda University Ventures: 4 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M1
$5M-$10M1
$10M-$25M1
$25M-$50M1
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Waseda University Ventures: Japan has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (2 deals).All available history.

Top 3 of 3 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Waseda University Ventures: Japan has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (2 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
Japan2
Europe1
United States1
Waseda University Ventures: 11 co-investors are shown, with Jafco Ventures sharing 3 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.

Waseda University Ventures: 11 co-investors are shown, with Jafco Ventures sharing 3 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Jafco Ventures3
Keio Innovation Initiative2
Phoenix Venture Partners2
SPARX Group2
Brevan Howard1
ITOCHU Corporation1
MZ Web3 Fund1
New Wave Ventures1
SFC Capital1
SoftBank1
SPARX Asset Management1

Investment Strategy

Waseda University Ventures: Led accounts for 25% and participating for 75% of round participation.All available history.
Waseda University Ventures: Led accounts for 25% and participating for 75% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led125%
Participating375%
Waseda University Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 100% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Waseda University Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 100% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead1100%
Co-led00%

Team

Hiroaki Ohta

Representative Director, General Partner, Board Member

Ted Yamamoto

Member, Board of Directors, VETA Corp.