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Miyako Capital

Miyako Capital

Japan

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About

Miyako Capital, established in 2013 and affiliated with Kyoto University, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Kyoto, Japan, with additional offices in Tokyo and Silicon Valley. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in deep-tech sectors such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, healthcare, energy, and more. Notable investments by Miyako Capital include Sakana AI, Orange, and Viage Therapeutics. The firm has recently launched its third deep tech fund, Miyako Kyoto University Innovation No. 3 Investment Limited Partnership, aiming to raise JPY 20 billion (approximately USD 140 million) to support cutting-edge startups. This fund is part of their broader strategy to bolster deep tech innovation and facilitate global expansion for their portfolio companies​. Led by experienced venture capitalists like Yasuhiro Yamaguchi and Tsunesaburo Sugaya, Miyako Capital leverages its strong ties to academic institutions to identify and nurture groundbreaking technologies. The firm has a track record of backing research-driven startups, contributing significantly to Japan's deep tech landscape.

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Round

Seed
Series A
Series B

Previous Investments

Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
Biotech
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Other
Software & Apps
Transportation & Mobility

Geo focus

Israel
Europe
USA
Canada

Highlights

$3M

Historical average check

$3B

Historical max check

December 2024

Last investment date

47

Investments

Software & Apps

Healthtech & Wellness

Biotech

AI & Deep Tech

Consumer Goods & Electronics

CleanTech & Sustainability

Advertising & Marketing

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Security & Privacy

Web 3.0

Fintech & Financial services

Pharma

Transportation & Mobility

Legal & Professional services

VR & AR

Agritech & Farming

Lifestyle

Other

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miyakocapital.com

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