# Gene Techno Science

> Gene Techno Science is a VC fund in Tokyo backing Medical and Health Care. See 2 investments, round sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Nov 2019
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://jp.linkedin.com/company/kidswell-bio-corporation
- Website: http://g-gts.com

Gene Techno Science is a VC fund in Tokyo focused on Medical and Health Care. Gene Techno Science is engaged in the research and development of biopharmaceutical products and biosimilars in Japan.The company develops drugs for the treatment of immunological, cardiovascular, ophthalmic, infectious, and renal diseases as well as oncology drugs. It also offers Filgrastim for the treatment of cancer.Gene Techno Sciencewas founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Sapporo, Japan.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medical | 2 | 100% |
| Health Care | 2 | 100% |
| Beauty | 1 | 50% |
| Wellness | 1 | 50% |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 50% |

8 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series B | 1 | 50% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 50% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Japan | 1 | 50% |
| United States | 1 | 50% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Masaharu Tani | President & CEO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/masaharu-tani-35ef |
| Masayuki Kawakami | Corporate Officer, CTO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/masayuki-kawakami-3a6f |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Round size | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Heartseed | Heartseed is a biotechnology research firm that specializes in the development of purified ventricular cardiomyocytes derived from induced pluripotent stem cells for the treatment of heart failure. The company employs an innovative methodology that involves the creation of cardiomyocyte spheroids, small clusters of heart cells, using stem cells.These spheroids are then surgically implanted into the heart to improve its performance. | $26M | Series B | Nov 21, 2019 |  |
| ORTHOReBIRTH | ORTHOReBIRTH is a medical device sales and distribution company. The company produces and markets orthopedic biologics that improve patients'​ quality of life and offer superior outcomes. ORTHOReBIRTH U brings premium orthopedic biologics to surgeons practicing around the world. The company aims to decrease any burden, physically and mentallyof both patients and doctors by creating innovative medical apparatus in the field of orthopedics.ORTHOReBIRTH was founded in June 2011 and is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas. | $373K |  | Nov 10, 2014 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [SMBC Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/smbc-venture-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Astellas Venture Management](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/astellas-venture-management) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [JMDC Japan](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jmdc-japan) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Mitsubishi UFJ Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Mizuho Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mizuho-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Nissay Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/nissay-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Gene Techno Science invest in?

Gene Techno Science invests primarily in Medical, Health Care and Beauty startups, most often at Series B and Funding Round stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Gene Techno Science?

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### Who are the partners at Gene Techno Science?

The team at Gene Techno Science includes Masaharu Tani (President & CEO) and Masayuki Kawakami (Corporate Officer, CTO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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