Keio Innovation Initiative

Keio Innovation Initiative is a venture capital firm established by Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. It aims to advance society by investing in startups that leverage Keio’s research outcomes to create new industries and improve the efficiency of research and development investment. The firm focuses on backing companies in digital health, healthcare technology, software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Internet of Things, robotics and drones, and related technologies, helping translate university research into commercial ventures. By supporting entrepreneurship and innovative technologies, Keio Innovation Initiative seeks to contribute to Japan’s growth and create opportunities for transformative innovations.

Yuriko Gibo

Principal

Kinoshita, Shuichi

Director

Naoji Nomura

Principal

Ryo Ohtake

Principal

Yusuke Satake

Principal

Yuto Torii

Principal

Kotaro Yamagishi

CEO

Past deals in Wireless

Aeterlink

Series B in 2025
Aeterlink is a developer of innovative wireless power transfer technology aimed at creating a digital landscape devoid of wires. The company specializes in applying its advanced technology across various sectors, including factory automation, robotics, smart homes, and healthcare. By enabling wireless power transmission over distances, Aeterlink's solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability while improving safety by eliminating the hazards associated with traditional wiring. Their practical level technologies facilitate greater flexibility in device placement and operation, contributing to a more connected and streamlined environment across multiple industries.

JiMED

Series A in 2025
JiMED develops a wireless embedded Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) system designed to read brain activity. The company offers an implantable device that uses artificial intelligence to interpret brain signals, enabling individuals with conditions like ALS to enhance communication and improve quality of life.

Aeterlink

Series B in 2024
Aeterlink is a developer of innovative wireless power transfer technology aimed at creating a digital landscape devoid of wires. The company specializes in applying its advanced technology across various sectors, including factory automation, robotics, smart homes, and healthcare. By enabling wireless power transmission over distances, Aeterlink's solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability while improving safety by eliminating the hazards associated with traditional wiring. Their practical level technologies facilitate greater flexibility in device placement and operation, contributing to a more connected and streamlined environment across multiple industries.

Bonx

Series C in 2020
BONX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of wearable communication devices for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Established in 2014, BONX has created the BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece designed to withstand water and shock, allowing athletes engaged in activities such as snowboarding, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing to communicate seamlessly. The device supports group conversations, enabling users to stay connected with friends while participating in leisure and sporting activities. BONX sells its products online, catering to a niche market of outdoor sports participants seeking reliable communication solutions.

Bonx

Series A in 2018
BONX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of wearable communication devices for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Established in 2014, BONX has created the BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece designed to withstand water and shock, allowing athletes engaged in activities such as snowboarding, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing to communicate seamlessly. The device supports group conversations, enabling users to stay connected with friends while participating in leisure and sporting activities. BONX sells its products online, catering to a niche market of outdoor sports participants seeking reliable communication solutions.

Bonx

Venture Round in 2017
BONX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of wearable communication devices for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Established in 2014, BONX has created the BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece designed to withstand water and shock, allowing athletes engaged in activities such as snowboarding, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing to communicate seamlessly. The device supports group conversations, enabling users to stay connected with friends while participating in leisure and sporting activities. BONX sells its products online, catering to a niche market of outdoor sports participants seeking reliable communication solutions.
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