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Osaka University Venture Capital Co., Ltd.

Osaka University Venture Capital Co., Ltd.

Overview

Osaka University Venture Capital Co., Ltd. is a venture capital firm, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Osaka University, that invests in startups originating from research at Japanese universities. It focuses on sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, environment, energy, and information technology.

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

27

Website

ouvc.co.jp

Investments

Osaka University Venture Capital Co., Ltd. investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Toregem BioPharmaMay 2026Early FundingCo-investor
LQUOMApr 2026Series BCo-investor
Awae Co., Ltd.Feb 2026Series BCo-investor
Ex-Fusion Inc.Oct 2025Series A ExtensionCo-investor
Celaid TherapeuticsOct 2025Series BCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSuita
Year Founded2014

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