WERU Investment

company

About

WERU Investment is the first University-fueled VC in Japan that funds seed stage technology startups globally.

Details

Industries
Aerospace,Information Technology,Life Science,Virtual Reality
Founded date
Jun 8, 1998
Operating Status
Active
Investor Type
Venture Capital

As a pioneer and innovator in venture capital in Japan for the past 2 decades, we are deeply engaged in developing and supporting entrepreneurs and start-ups by leveraging our strategic position as a conduit between government, business and academia.

“WERU” is the first research unit in the field of entrepreneurship in Japan established by professors at the graduate school, Waseda University in 1993. 

“WERU Investment” is the first venture capital closely associated with university research labs, centers and institutes in japan. WERU Investment provides financial services for institutional investors (e.g. Pension funds and Endowments) as a Japanese discretionary investment manager (DIM) by fully taking advantage of these research resources, accumulated know-how and strong network.

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
1
1
WERU Investment has made 1 investments. Their most recent investment was on Jul 26, 2018, when LeoLabs raised $13M.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
Jul 26, 2018 LeoLabs
Series A $13M Aerospace Yes