The Nippon Foundation
Overview
The Nippon Foundation is a private, non-profit, grant-making organization based in Japan that funds projects in social innovation, humanitarian aid, maritime affairs, and public health.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OrthoRebirth Co., Ltd. | Mar 2024 | Series B | - |
| tonari | Dec 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
| J-Pharma | Apr 2025 | Series E Extension | - |
| Rennovater株式会社 | May 2022 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| 株式会社AiCAN | Jul 2024 | Series A | - |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Nippon Foundation based?
The Nippon Foundation is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
When was The Nippon Foundation founded?
The Nippon Foundation was founded in 1962.
How many portfolio companies does The Nippon Foundation have?
The Nippon Foundation has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Nippon Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include OrthoRebirth Co., Ltd., tonari, J-Pharma, Rennovater株式会社, 株式会社AiCAN.
What was The Nippon Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
The Nippon Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in J-Pharma in 2025.
What sectors does The Nippon Foundation focus on?
The Nippon Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does The Nippon Foundation focus on?
Stage focus information for The Nippon Foundation is not publicly available.
What is The Nippon Foundation's AUM?
The Nippon Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $2.6B and $2.6B.