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Miyako Capital, founded in September 2013, is a venture capital firm based in Kyoto, Japan. The firm manages funds focused on technology development ventures, particularly those utilizing advanced intellectual assets from academia, including Kyoto University. With a team of seven professionals, Miyako Capital emphasizes a specialized approach to venture capital.
Miyako Capital primarily invests in seed and early-stage companies, while also considering middle and later-stage investments. Their investment sectors include life sciences, biotechnology, IT (including AI and IoT), agriculture, environmental technologies, and chemicals. The firm seeks companies with potential for global market expansion, particularly those originating from Japan.
Notable investments by Miyako Capital include IPOs on the Tokyo Stock Exchange: Company 4599 (August 2019), Company 4265 (December 2021), and Company 218A (July 2024). The firm has also engaged in M&A activities with Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (September 2019), Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (November 2021), SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. (September 2023), and Sysmex Corporation (December 2023).
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Yes, Miyako Capital often leads investment rounds, particularly in seed and early-stage companies.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies demonstrating strong growth and potential for global expansion.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but the firm actively manages multiple funds focused on technology ventures.
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