株式会社Central Japan Innovation Capital

Core was founded on a simple conviction: the greatest returns come from the most overlooked markets where businesses outperform because they create value. Born out of the Financial Health Network and inspired by pioneers like Grameen and ShoreBank, we’ve spent over a decade investing in fintech and use that experience to invest where others won’t - massive, regulated, and operationally complex sectors that are broken and overdue for reinvention. We don’t chase what’s shiny. We deliver top-tier venture returns through disciplined focus on technology that can create step-function improvements in cost, access, and outcomes. We stay focused on what’s essential: rebuilding the core systems that shape American life - financial services, healthcare, real estate, insurance, and work. We invest $1-5 million primarily in Seed to Series A companies. We take meaningful positions, offer hands-on partnership, and provide founders with the strategic guidance needed to navigate complex, high-barrier industries. Our Values The core principles that guide us forward. Intrepid Investors: We make bold bets that will reinvent financial empowerment. Alignment Ambassadors: We back the most mission driven companies whose financial success aligns with creating value for their customers. Collaborative Colleagues: We are collaborative, low ego, and always willing to share our time, networks, and knowledge without quid pro quo. Compassionate Confidants: We are empathetic while direct, and engage others with integrity and confidentiality. Perpetual Pupils: We are always willing to change our minds, learn from our mistakes, and embrace new ideas. Disciplined Dealmakers: We are selective in the founders we back and win deals as the best partners, not the highest price.

Fosun RZ Capital was founded in 2013. As a leading industry investment institution with a global layout and unique resources, Fosun RZ Capital focuses on investment in deep tech, AI, fin-tech, healthcare, e-commerce, logistics and travel industries. It is built to empower the globalization of innovative start-ups with its indispensable industry resources in the four major business sectors of Fosun including health, happiness, wealth and smart manufacturing. Fosun RZ Capital is always empowering and evolving together with companies globally. Fosun RZ Capital is committed to becoming an essential investor of global business leaders in the era of technology business innovation. Fosun RZ Capital covers cutting-edge technological innovation in the United States and Israel and high-growth emerging markets in China, India, and Southeast Asia, creating an influential global industry-wide innovation ecosystem. It has a long-term focus on investment in high-growth, high-tech companies in significant economic growth regions worldwide.

Tao Invest, the direct investment entity affiliated with Tao Capital Partners, invests in technology, alternative energy and transportation, healthcare, education, sustainable food & agriculture, consumer, and real estate businesses that have a positive impact. Tao is an active investor with the ability to support companies through various stages of their life-cycle. Portfolio Companies Alternative Transportation Tesla (TSLA), Uber (UBER), Proterra (PTRA), Ouster (OUST), Joby Aviation (JOBY), Bird (BRDS), SpaceX, Turo, The Boring Company Alternative Energy SolarCity (SCTY), Enlighted (Siemens), Arcadia Technology DeepMind (GOOG), Akerna (KERN), ironSource (IS), IonQ (IONQ), BitTitan (Idera), Crossbar, Illumio, Snow, RapidDeploy, Premise, Skupos, Holo, Seso Labor, Overflow, Republic, ZaiNar, Nimble Robotics Healthcare Foundations Recovery Network (UHS), Twist (TWST), 908D (MASS), Zymergen (ZY), CareZone (WMT), PointClickCare, Verge, Activ Surgical, Encodia, Enspectra, Truvian, SiteRx, Apnimed, Vizgen, Ultivue, Lumicks, IMIDomics, Arbor, Kallyope Education DreamBox (Evergreen), Newsela, Panorama, Hazel Health Sustainable Food & Agriculture Granular (DWDP), Benson Hill (BHIL), GreenLight Bio (GRNA), Ripple, Myco, Apeel, Revolution Foods, Brightloom, TemperPack, Dig Inn, Meati, Good Eggs, Fifth Season, Kingdom Supercultures, Sweet Nothings Consumer Warby Parker (WRBY), Harry's, PAX, JUUL, Eight Sleep, 100 Thieves, Cometeer, Nettwerk, United Record Pressing Real Estate & Hospitality Buildium (RP), Porch (PRCH), Sonder (SOND), Raken, Revinate, Atlantica Hotels, multi-family

Founded in 2001, Legend Capital is a leading VC&PE investor focusing on the early-stage and growth-stage opportunities in China, with offices across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Seoul, Korea. It currently manages USD and RMB funds of over US$10 billion in commitments, and has invested in around 600 companies, covering technology, healthcare, consumer, enterprise service and intelligent manufacturing sectors. Rooted in China, Legend Capital participated in the rise of many world-leading companies by solid investment coverage and systematic post-investment value-add. Over the years, Legend Capital has also become a widely recognized name in bridging key resources in China and overseas through cross-border activities, and a valuable partner to Chinese and overseas investors. Legend Capital values long-term sustainable investment and incorporates ESG into its long-term development strategy. As a UNPRI signatory since November 2019, Legend Capital is among the first group of top VC/PE firms in China to join the initiative.

We invest in rapidly growing venture enterprises with trust and experience. For over 20 years, we have been investing in various industries and maintained a stable performance of the investment. We are raising investment value by supporting the network to expand business from investing in early-stage startups to growing scale-up companies.

Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. was established in December 2014 with 100% investment from the National University Corporation, Kyoto University. It is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in startup companies that leverage the advanced research achievements of national universities, including Kyoto University, a world-class research institution. Our goal is to contribute to the creation of next-generation industries. A statement from a certain researcher remains vivid in my memory: “While there have been startup companies utilizing research results that I poured my heart into, many of them were overseas companies, with very few examples of Japanese companies.” In recent years, expectations for university-based startups have increased, and the number of excellent startup companies utilizing university research achievements in Japan has also increased. Considering the level and depth of academic research in Japan, we believe there should be even more entrepreneurial opportunities (seeds) at universities. Therefore, our company not only focuses on “discovering investment opportunities” but also devotes itself to “supporting entrepreneurship based on university research seeds” and is committed to creating university-based startups. In January 2016, we established the Innovation Kyoto 2016 Investment Limited Partnership (1st Fund); with the support of business corporations, financial institutions, and private venture capital firms, we have been actively engaged in financing start-ups, creating carve-out ventures in collaborations with large companies and investing in overseas start-ups. With the establishment of the Innovation Kyoto 2021 Investment Limited Partnership (2nd Fund) in January 2021, it became possible to, under certain conditions, invest in startup companies originating from national universities other than Kyoto University. Through such investments, we aim to share the expertise we have cultivated and contribute to uplifting the overall ecosystem of university-based startups not only at Kyoto University but also at other national universities. However, carrying out these activities independently poses a challenge for our company. Therefore, we strongly feel that increased support from everyone is more necessary now than ever before. For this reason, we sincerely appreciate your continued guidance and encouragement.