Japan Science and Technology Agency
Overview
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is a national research and development agency that plays a central role in Japan's Science, Technology and Innovation Basic Plan. It is a government agency overseen by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). JST promotes science and technology through various funding programs, from strategic basic research to industry-academia collaboration and technology transfer. It runs programs like "START" to create startups from university research and "SUCCESS" to provide capital contributions and support to early-stage companies. JST also manages the 10 trillion yen "Japan University Fund" to support research universities.
Portfolio Companies
55
Website
jst.go.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telexistence Inc. | Dec 2018 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Kyulux | Dec 2023 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Axelspace Holdings Corporation | Sep 2015 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Craif Inc. | Feb 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| QunaSys Inc. | Mar 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Japan Science and Technology Agency based?
Japan Science and Technology Agency is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was Japan Science and Technology Agency founded?
Founding year information for Japan Science and Technology Agency is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Japan Science and Technology Agency have?
Japan Science and Technology Agency has 55 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Japan Science and Technology Agency's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Telexistence Inc., Kyulux, Axelspace Holdings Corporation, Craif Inc., QunaSys Inc..
What was Japan Science and Technology Agency's most recent investment shown here?
Japan Science and Technology Agency's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kyulux in 2023.
What sectors does Japan Science and Technology Agency focus on?
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What company stages does Japan Science and Technology Agency focus on?
Japan Science and Technology Agency typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Japan Science and Technology Agency's AUM?
Japan Science and Technology Agency's assets under management are estimated between $6.3B and $70.2B.