Chushin Venture Capital
Overview
Chushin Venture Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1985 and based in Kyoto, Japan. It is the venture capital arm of The Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank and was established as a joint venture with JAFCO Group. The firm primarily invests in early to middle-stage companies located in the Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures of Japan. Its investment sectors are broad and include information technology, biotechnology, medical devices, nanotechnology, and more, without being limited to specific fields. The firm operates multiple funds, including the "Chushin Venture and Investment Fund No. 7," which was established in July 2024 with a total of 1 billion yen.
Portfolio Companies
24
Website
chushin.co.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Fusion Inc. | Oct 2025 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| AlphaNavi Pharma Inc. | Mar 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Atmoph Inc. | Nov 2020 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| DataGrid Inc. | Nov 2021 | Early Funding | - |
| Techsor | Sep 2017 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Chushin Venture Capital based?
Chushin Venture Capital is headquartered in Kyoto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan.
When was Chushin Venture Capital founded?
Founding year information for Chushin Venture Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Chushin Venture Capital have?
Chushin Venture Capital has 24 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Chushin Venture Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ex-Fusion Inc., AlphaNavi Pharma Inc., Atmoph Inc., DataGrid Inc., Techsor.
What was Chushin Venture Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Chushin Venture Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Ex-Fusion Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Chushin Venture Capital focus on?
Chushin Venture Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Chushin Venture Capital focus on?
Chushin Venture Capital typically invests at the Early stage.