The Kiyo Bank

The Kiyo Bank

Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecturekiyobank.co.jp

Overview

The Kiyo Bank, Ltd. is a regional bank headquartered in Wakayama, Japan, founded in 1895. In addition to its core banking operations, the bank is engaged in financial services that include venture capital. It makes direct investments in companies, such as its 2024 investment in BYWILL Inc. The bank also acts as a Limited Partner (LP) in funds, including the "Kiyo Startup Debt Fund," which was established in 2025 with its subsidiary Kiyo Capital Management Co., Ltd. to support startups in the Kansai region.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
ライトタッチテクノロジー株式会社May 2026Series B ExtensionCo-investor
NewmoJul 2025Series A Extension-
LuupOct 2024DebtCo-investor
BYWILL Inc.May 2024Series ACo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWakayama, Wakayama Prefecture
Year FoundedN/A

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