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Weru Investment

Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Tokyo, Japan
Countries of investment
  • Japan
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
Industries
  • Media
  • Entertainment
  • Mobile
About
WERU Investment Co., Ltd. is a venture capital firm fostering innovation in various investment sectors for over 20 years, supporting safe satellite operations and promoting open innovation through startup database and pioneering orthopedic medical care.
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$500K
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$5M
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Investment Thesis

WERU Investment is Japan’s first universityfueled venture capital, focusing on inducing innovation consistently for over 20 years.
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Manager's Experience

With extensive experience in private equity and venture capital, the fund manager has actively engaged in over 50 deals across technology and healthcare sectors, primarily in North America and Europe. Known for a data-driven investment approach, they emphasize operator-first strategies to maximize growth potential. Their track record includes several notable exits, demonstrating a keen ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends. Focused on early to growth-stage investments, they leverage deep industry insights to drive value creation in their portfolio companies.
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