Kyoto University Innovation Capital
VC Fund
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto University Innovation Capital is a VC fund in Kyoto focused on Health Care and Biotechnology. Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. (Kyoto iCAP) was established in December 2014 with a 100% investment by Kyoto University . The Company provides investment and other support to companies that aim to commercialize "knowledge" (including research results and technologies) by researchers belonging to Kyoto University .
- Total investments:
- 110
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 25%
- Fund size:
- $2.5B
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries Kyoto University Innovation Capital invests in
Stages Kyoto University Innovation Capital invests in
Countries Kyoto University Innovation Capital invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
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Hiroyuki Ueno
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Ko Kusumi
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Health Care 18 (16%)
- Biotechnology 17 (15%)
- Medical 16 (15%)
- Manufacturing 15 (14%)
- Pharmaceutical 12 (11%)
Stage
- Seed 28 (25%)
- Series A 21 (19%)
- Series B 17 (15%)
- Funding Round 16 (15%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 8 (7%)
Country
- Japan 63 (57%)
- United States 3 (3%)
- Taiwan 1 (1%)
- Austria 1 (1%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hiroyuki Ueno
Principal
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Principal | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
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Ko Kusumi
President & CEO
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President & CEO | Total investments: 4 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Starlight Engine
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Starlight Engine develops and commercializes fusion energy power plant technologies. | $37.4M / Seed / Jul 15, 2026 | |
Advance Composite
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Advance Composite is a manufacturing company that develops composite materials and molten metal forging-based products. | $1.2M / Series B / Jul 02, 2026 | |
JiMED
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JiMED designs & develops AI based brain-computer interface for implant in ALS patients to improve communication. | $2M / Jun 18, 2026 | |
xCARE
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xCARE specializes in the development and commercialization phases of the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. | $3.7M / Series A / Jun 08, 2026 | |
YStory
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YStory is a digital health firm that uses AI and medical science to improve women's health during menopause. | Seed / Apr 27, 2026 | |
Restore Vision
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Restore Vision is a biotechnology company developing a visual restoration gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa. Restore Vision develops eye disease therapeutic agents. | $8.2M / Series B / Apr 15, 2026 | |
LOOPARTS
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LOOPARTS focuses on high-purity metal resource recycling through molten salt electrolysis technology. | Seed / Jan 30, 2026 | |
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LOOPARTS
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LOOPARTS focuses on high-purity metal resource recycling through molten salt electrolysis technology. | Seed / Jan 30, 2026 | |
La Terra
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La Terra is an agriculture technology company that develops artificial soil for indoor plantation and horticultural therapy. | $316.7K / Venture - Series Unknown / Jan 19, 2026 | |
Physiologas Technologies
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Physiologas Technologies is a manufacturing company that designs and develops medical equipment for the healthcare industry. | Series A / Dec 26, 2025 | |
| See all 110 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Kyoto University Innovation Capital invest in?
Kyoto University Innovation Capital invests primarily in Health Care, Biotechnology and Medical startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 110 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Kyoto University Innovation Capital?
The team at Kyoto University Innovation Capital includes Hiroyuki Ueno (Principal) and Ko Kusumi (President & CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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