Keio Innovation Initiative
University-affiliated VC established by Keio University and Nomura Holdings, commercializing academic research into deep-tech and healthcare startups.
Tokyo, Japan · 16+ investments · 14 portfolio companies
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 2015
- Website
- keio-innovation.co.jp
- AUM
- $230.0M
- Portfolio Companies
- 14
- Total Investments
- 16
- Last Investment
- Jun 2025
- Geographic Focus
- Japan
Investment Thesis
Keio Innovation Initiative is a Venture Capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. It has made 16 investments, including Alivexis, LINEA Innovations and Hedgehog Medtech. Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence and Biotech.
Portfolio14
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Venture Capital ×21 · Corporate VC ×3 · 32 shared rounds
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