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Light Up Ventures

Light Up Ventures

Overview

Light Up Ventures is an independent venture capital firm based in Osaka, Japan, that invests in pre-seed to seed-stage startups in the IT, B2B services, and university-originated tech sectors.

Year Founded

2022

Portfolio Companies

2

Website

lupv.co.jp

Investments

Light Up Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Teaches Co., Ltd.May 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
Teaches Co., Ltd.Mar 2025SeedCo-investor
MyethosMay 2016AngelCo-investor

Key People

Jack Griffin

Chief Executive Officer, Executive Coach, Communications Consultant

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersJapan
Year Founded2022

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