Miyako Capital

Miyako Capital is an independent venture capital firm focused on managing funds that invest in technology development ventures. The firm specializes in leveraging cutting-edge intellectual property from academic and research institutions, with a strong emphasis on breakthroughs originating from Kyoto University. It actively supports industry-academic collaboration to transform foundational research into practical applications across diverse fields, including life sciences, IT, electronics, energy, and materials.

The firm was established in September 2013, with Satoshi Yamaguchi prominently listed as a founding partner, alongside President and Managing Director Hiroyuki Misawa and Managing Director Tsunesaburo Sugaya. The founders brought extensive experience from careers in major venture capital firms and academia, identifying an opportunity to bridge the gap between academic innovation and market commercialization, particularly within Japan's deep tech ecosystem.

Miyako Capital serves ambitious startup teams in Japan that are developing globally scalable technologies, providing comprehensive, hands-on support. The firm’s long-term vision is to foster the creation of next-generation leading industries and innovations by facilitating the successful commercialization of advanced intellectual property and by guiding these ventures towards international market expansion.