The Kiyo Bank
Overview
The Kiyo Bank, Ltd. is a regional bank headquartered in Wakayama, Japan, founded in 1895. In addition to its core banking operations, the bank is engaged in financial services that include venture capital. It makes direct investments in companies, such as its 2024 investment in BYWILL Inc. The bank also acts as a Limited Partner (LP) in funds, including the "Kiyo Startup Debt Fund," which was established in 2025 with its subsidiary Kiyo Capital Management Co., Ltd. to support startups in the Kansai region.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
kiyobank.co.jpInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| newmo, Inc. | Jul 2025 | Series A | - |
| Nosh Co., Ltd. | Jan 2022 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Baseconnect Inc. | Feb 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| BYWILL Inc. | May 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Millde | Feb 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is The Kiyo Bank based?
The Kiyo Bank is headquartered in Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
When was The Kiyo Bank founded?
Founding year information for The Kiyo Bank is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Kiyo Bank have?
The Kiyo Bank has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Kiyo Bank's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include newmo, Inc., Nosh Co., Ltd., Baseconnect Inc., BYWILL Inc., Millde.
What was The Kiyo Bank's most recent investment shown here?
The Kiyo Bank's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Millde in 2026.
What sectors does The Kiyo Bank focus on?
The Kiyo Bank focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does The Kiyo Bank focus on?
The Kiyo Bank typically invests at the Early stage.