epiST Ventures Inc.
Overview
epiST Ventures is an independent venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in June 2019. The firm invests in and supports the growth of tech startups originating from Japan, with a focus on pre-seed to Series A stages. Its primary investment sectors include GreenTech, HealthTech, AI, data science, and robotics. The firm provides hands-on support, leveraging its expertise in AI and data science, and its network of universities and corporations. epiST Ventures manages multiple funds, including a 2020 vintage fund and a second fund launched in 2025.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
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| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Space Intelligence Inc. | Apr 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Awarefy, Inc. | Dec 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| TOWING Co., Ltd. | May 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is epiST Ventures Inc. based?
epiST Ventures Inc. is headquartered in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
When was epiST Ventures Inc. founded?
Founding year information for epiST Ventures Inc. is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does epiST Ventures Inc. have?
epiST Ventures Inc. has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in epiST Ventures Inc.'s portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include New Space Intelligence Inc., Awarefy, Inc., Awarefy, Inc., TOWING Co., Ltd., TOWING Co., Ltd..
What was epiST Ventures Inc.'s most recent investment?
epiST Ventures Inc.'s most recent investment on Caplight was in New Space Intelligence Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does epiST Ventures Inc. focus on?
epiST Ventures Inc. focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does epiST Ventures Inc. focus on?
epiST Ventures Inc. typically invests at the Early stage.