1stRound
Overview
1stRound is a Japanese cross-academia, non-equity startup acceleration program for tech-focused ventures, organized and run by The University of Tokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd. (UTokyo IPC). The program provides pre-seed/seed stage startups with up to 10 million JPY in non-dilutive funding and six months of hands-on support to help them achieve their first round of VC funding.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noahlogy Co., Ltd. | Apr 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| OptQC Corp. | Jan 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| FerroptoCure Inc. | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| DubGuild Inc. | Jun 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is 1stRound based?
1stRound is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When was 1stRound founded?
1stRound was founded in 2017.
How many portfolio companies does 1stRound have?
1stRound has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in 1stRound's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Noahlogy Co., Ltd., OptQC Corp., FerroptoCure Inc., DubGuild Inc..
What was 1stRound's most recent investment shown here?
1stRound's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in DubGuild Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does 1stRound focus on?
1stRound focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does 1stRound focus on?
1stRound typically invests at the Early stage.