# Life Science Institute

> Life Science Institute is a VC fund in Tokyo backing Medical, Health Care and Biotechnology. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Mar 2021
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: http://www.lsii.co.jp/

Life Science Institute is a VC fund in Tokyo focused on Medical and Health Care. Life Science Institute strengthens and expands the healthcare business of the Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings (MCHC) Group.The company believes that the realization of a "society that continues to be healthy" is the solution that everyone can understand and the desired form of society. The LSII Group provides new value throughcomprehensive healthcare solutions to realize a "society that remains healthy" as a partner for patients suffering from various illnesses and all those who desire health.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medical | 1 | 100% |
| Health Care | 1 | 100% |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 100% |
| Medical Device | 1 | 100% |
| Nursing and Residential Care | 1 | 100% |

6 industries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PHC Holdings | Panasonic Healthcare is a global corporation focused on the development of healthcare and research technology. Known throughout the world as a leader in consumer electronics and appliances, Panasonic addresses global needs, such as energy, food, housing, health, and information technology. Here at Panasonic Healthcare, we combine ideas andinnovations from our worldwide network of industrial and consumer products into a complete line of biomedical products. | $180.6M | Private Equity | Mar 31, 2021 |  |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kkr) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [L Catterton](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/lcatterton) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Mitsui & Co](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitsui) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Panasonic](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/panasonic) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Life Science Institute invest in?

Life Science Institute invests primarily in Medical, Health Care and Biotechnology startups, most often at Private Equity stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Life Science Institute last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Life Science Institute closed in Mar 2021. Shizune tracks 1 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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