About Keio Innovation Initiative

Keio Innovation Initiative (KII) is a venture capital established by Keio University. In order to make more effective use of the research results of Keio University, we aim to contribute to the development of society by creating investment for venture companies that utilize research results and creating new industries. The key to thinking about Japan's future growth strategy is to utilize advanced research results of the university. In addition to GDP, in addition to GDP, Japan is the world's third largest R & D exporter in R & D expenses, but as the low growth rate shows, it has a problem in investment efficiency in research and development. There are also reports on the entrepreneurial spirit that is indispensable for creating new industries, with the lowest entrepreneurial activity rate among developed countries.

Investment Details

Investment Range
Not specified
Investment Stage
Various stages
Industry Focus
AI/ML, Education, Finance (+1 more)
Investor Type
Venture Capital

Investment Focus

Focus Areas
AI/ML Education Finance VR/AR
Investment Stages
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Growth, Late Stage Venture, Later Stage, Seed, Venture