Venture capital firm
Central Japan Innovation Capital
Central Japan Innovation Capital Inc. is a Nagoya-headquartered venture capital firm, deep-tech investment manager, and general partner founded in 2024. Operating as a specialised venture capital manager in the Tokai regional innovation ecosystem, the firm's core investment strategy centres on commercialising university research and deploying seed, early-stage, and growth equity into high-impact enterprises at the intersection of "Deep Tech x B2B". Central Japan Innovation Capital targets companies operating across artificial intelligence, robotics, infectious disease surveillance, drone infrastructure, mobility, advanced materials, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, and precision agriculture.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- TechnologyAgriculture and foodEnergy and powerManufacturing and industrialsHealthcare
- Stages and strategies
- SeedSeries A
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia
Funds managed
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- SORA Technology Co., Ltd.
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2026 | Daiwa House Group Investment Limited Partnership, Central Japan Innovative Research Fund I, UNERI Capital Fund Series I's investment in SORA Technology's operations in Africa for USD 2.5 million | Venture Capital | $2.5m | Kenya |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026