Chushin Venture Capital
Kyoto, Kyōto Prefecturechushin.co.jp
Overview
Chushin Venture Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1985 and based in Kyoto, Japan. It is the venture capital arm of The Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank and was established as a joint venture with JAFCO Group. The firm primarily invests in early to middle-stage companies located in the Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures of Japan. Its investment sectors are broad and include information technology, biotechnology, medical devices, nanotechnology, and more, without being limited to specific fields. The firm operates multiple funds, including the "Chushin Venture and Investment Fund No. 7," which was established in July 2024 with a total of 1 billion yen.
Portfolio Companies
15
Website
chushin.co.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 株式会社ネクスタ | Nov 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| 株式会社OOYOO | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Ex-Fusion Inc. | Oct 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Arktus Therapeutics Co., Ltd. | Sep 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| cizucu Inc. | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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