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The Nippon Foundation

The Nippon Foundation

Overview

The Nippon Foundation is a private, non-profit, grant-making organization based in Japan that funds projects in social innovation, humanitarian aid, maritime affairs, and public health.

Year Founded

1962

Portfolio Companies

11

Investments

The Nippon Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
J-PharmaApr 2025Series E Extension-
株式会社AiCANJul 2024Series A-
OrthoRebirth Co., Ltd.Mar 2024Series B-
J-PharmaOct 2023Series E-
Rennovater株式会社May 2022Early FundingCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersTokyo
Year Founded1962

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