Keio Innovation Initiative
Overview
Keio Innovation Initiative (KII) is a venture capital firm jointly established by Keio University and Nomura Holdings. The firm focuses on investing in start-ups utilizing research outcomes and technologies developed at Keio University. It invests in IT and healthcare sectors including digital health, bioinformatics, and regenerative medicine. KII mainly invests the seed/early stage startups which originated from the university's research results, and provides hands-on support.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CureApp | Jul 2019 | Series C | Co-investor |
| newmo, Inc. | Jul 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Axelspace Holdings Corporation | Dec 2023 | Series D | Co-investor |
| BONX Inc. | Apr 2020 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Eco-Pork Co., Ltd. | Nov 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is Keio Innovation Initiative based?
Keio Innovation Initiative is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was Keio Innovation Initiative founded?
Keio Innovation Initiative was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Keio Innovation Initiative have?
Keio Innovation Initiative has 55 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Keio Innovation Initiative's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include CureApp, newmo, Inc., Axelspace Holdings Corporation, BONX Inc., Eco-Pork Co., Ltd..
What was Keio Innovation Initiative's most recent investment shown here?
Keio Innovation Initiative's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Eco-Pork Co., Ltd. in 2025.
What sectors does Keio Innovation Initiative focus on?
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What company stages does Keio Innovation Initiative focus on?
Keio Innovation Initiative typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Keio Innovation Initiative's AUM?
Keio Innovation Initiative's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.