Tohoku University Venture Partners
Overview
Tohoku University Venture Partners (THVP) is a Sendai-based venture capital firm operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tohoku University . As a public-private fund backed by the Japanese government, the firm is dedicated to regional revitalization and creation of new industries by funding and supporting entrepreneurs and business seeds born out of Tohoku University . While focusing on seed to early-stage investments and commercialization of research and technologies developed at the university, it may also invest in local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) related to the university . THVP remains sector agnostic and invests across a wide array of sectors .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixie Dust Technologies | Oct 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| AI SILK CORPORATION | Jan 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
| On-chip Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. | May 2024 | Early Funding | Lead |
| FingerVision Inc. | Oct 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Blue Practice株式会社 | Aug 2020 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Tohoku University Venture Partners based?
Tohoku University Venture Partners is headquartered in Japan.
When was Tohoku University Venture Partners founded?
Tohoku University Venture Partners was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Tohoku University Venture Partners have?
Tohoku University Venture Partners has 34 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Tohoku University Venture Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Pixie Dust Technologies, AI SILK CORPORATION, On-chip Biotechnologies Co., Ltd., FingerVision Inc., Blue Practice株式会社.
What was Tohoku University Venture Partners's most recent investment shown here?
Tohoku University Venture Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in On-chip Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. in 2024.
What sectors does Tohoku University Venture Partners focus on?
Tohoku University Venture Partners focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Tohoku University Venture Partners focus on?
Tohoku University Venture Partners typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Tohoku University Venture Partners's AUM?
Tohoku University Venture Partners's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.