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
11
Website
kiyobank.co.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ライトタッチテクノロジー株式会社 | May 2026 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| newmo, Inc. | Jul 2025 | Series A | - |
| Luup | Oct 2024 | Debt | Co-investor |
| BYWILL Inc. | May 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Baseconnect Inc. | Feb 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
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