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Keio Innovation Initiative

Keio Innovation Initiative (KII) is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded by Keio University, KII aims to harness the university's advanced research to foster societal development by investing in startups that leverage these research outcomes. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage companies, particularly in the digital and medical healthcare sectors. Recognizing Japan's challenges in research and development efficiency and low entrepreneurial activity compared to other developed nations, KII strives to enhance the utilization of academic research and stimulate new industry creation. By supporting innovative ventures, KII seeks to contribute to Japan's economic growth and address the need for a more vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Ryo Ohtake

Principal

Yusuke Satake

Principal

Kotaro Yamagishi

Founder and CEO

Yuto Torii

Principal

Past deals in Wireless

JiMED

Series A in 2025
JiMED is a company specializing in wireless embedded brain-computer interface (BCI) systems that monitor brain activity. It offers a wireless implantable BCI system that utilizes an implanted device in conjunction with artificial intelligence to interpret brain signals. This innovative technology allows individuals with ALS to control the device through thought, significantly enhancing their ability to communicate and improve their quality of life.

Aeterlink

Series B in 2024
Aeterlink is a developer of advanced wireless power transfer technology aimed at eliminating the need for wires in various applications. The company specializes in creating wireless devices that can be applied across multiple fields, including factory automation, robotics, smart homes, and medicine. By enabling the wireless transmission of power over distances, Aeterlink's innovations enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety in industries, allowing for greater flexibility in device placement and reducing the risks associated with traditional wiring. Their technology represents a significant step toward a digital world that operates without the constraints of physical connections.

BONX

Series C in 2020
Bonx provides wearable outdoor sports group-talk technology. Bonx creates and develops Bonx Grip, a water and shock proof unit that enables group conversations between outdoor athletes.

BONX

Series A in 2018
Bonx provides wearable outdoor sports group-talk technology. Bonx creates and develops Bonx Grip, a water and shock proof unit that enables group conversations between outdoor athletes.

BONX

Venture Round in 2017
Bonx provides wearable outdoor sports group-talk technology. Bonx creates and develops Bonx Grip, a water and shock proof unit that enables group conversations between outdoor athletes.
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