OUVC
Overview
Osaka University Venture Capital Co., Ltd. is a venture capital firm, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Osaka University, that invests in startups originating from research at Japanese universities. It focuses on sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, environment, energy, and information technology.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Fusion Inc. | Oct 2025 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| 株式会社Voicy | Jul 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
| QunaSys Inc. | Nov 2024 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| Ai-BrainScience Inc. | Aug 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| AI Samurai Inc. | Jul 2019 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is OUVC based?
OUVC is headquartered in Suita, Japan.
When was OUVC founded?
OUVC was founded in 2014.
How many portfolio companies does OUVC have?
OUVC has 33 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in OUVC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ex-Fusion Inc., 株式会社Voicy, QunaSys Inc., Ai-BrainScience Inc., AI Samurai Inc..
What was OUVC's most recent investment shown here?
OUVC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Ex-Fusion Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does OUVC focus on?
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What company stages does OUVC focus on?
OUVC typically invests at the Early stage.
What is OUVC's AUM?
OUVC's assets under management are estimated between $162.0M and $162.0M.