WERU Investment
Tokyo, Japan · Seed → Series A
Their stated focus (public profile)
WERU Investment Co., Ltd. is Japan's first university-fueled venture capital firm, originating from Waseda University's Entrepreneur Research Association (WERU). The firm connects innovation from global academia and entrepreneurs with capital markets to create new industries. It invests in technology-driven ventures at seed and early stages, with a focus on both domestic Japanese and international (particularly US) startups, alongside equity and credit asset management.
Stages: Seed → Series A
Sectors: Deep tech, Life sciences, Healthtech, Cybersecurity, Data, Space tech
On file: 11 partners on record · 5 companies on record
Website: weruinvest.com
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