Lifetime Ventures
Overview
Lifetime Ventures is a pre-seed/seed stage venture capital firm based in Yokohama and Okinawa, Japan, founded in 2017. The firm backs entrepreneurs in deeptech to improve human and planetary health, with a focus on sectors like healthcare and sustainability. It provides hands-on support, often from before company incorporation, to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world applications. In 2022, the firm partnered with the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) to launch the OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund.
Portfolio Companies
26
Website
lifetime-ventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qubitcore Inc. | Apr 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| METRICA株式会社 | Aug 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| 株式会社FromTo | Jun 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| KiteRa Co., Ltd. | Apr 2021 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Spine Chronicle Japan Co., Ltd. | Jan 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Ryosuke Kimura
Founder and Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Lifetime Ventures based?
Lifetime Ventures is headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
When was Lifetime Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Lifetime Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Lifetime Ventures have?
Lifetime Ventures has 26 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Lifetime Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Qubitcore Inc., METRICA株式会社, 株式会社FromTo, KiteRa Co., Ltd., Spine Chronicle Japan Co., Ltd..
What was Lifetime Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Lifetime Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Qubitcore Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Lifetime Ventures focus on?
Lifetime Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Lifetime Ventures focus on?
Lifetime Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Lifetime Ventures's AUM?
Lifetime Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $29.0M and $29.0M.