Beyond next ventures株式会社

Beyond next ventures株式会社 is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in August 2014, headquartered in Nihonbashihoncho, 3 Chome−7−2 Mfpr Nihonbashi-Honcho, 3階 in Chūō Ku, Tokyo. The company invests in deep tech startups from Seed to Series A stages, focusing on Japan and India. Their mission is to create a self-sustaining cycle that connects researchers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to advance deep tech innovation for societal benefit.

The firm operates with a maximum cumulative investment of 13M USD per company and currently manages 320M USD in assets under management. They primarily target deep tech startups in the Seed and Early stages, providing lead investment and support from the earliest consideration of commercializing research through their growth phases.

The company's operating funds include Fund I (2015 vintage), Fund II (2018 vintage), and Fund III (2023 vintage). They also launched initiatives like PEAK TRIAL: CONTINUUM in 2026 to support serial founders' next challenges and co-hosted the TECHNIUM Global Conference in 2025.

Beyond next ventures株式会社 actively invests in companies such as ARK, Kanjin Therapeutics, SCOHIA PHARMA, ATOM, Visban, GramEye, and FinalLayer. They also support ecosystem building through programs like APOLLO, an EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) initiative, and by fostering collaboration between Japan and India.

The firm's team includes CEO & Managing Partner Tsuyoshi Ito, Managing Director/General Partner Kengo Ueha, and former partners Hashizume and Arima. They emphasize building management teams and developing future founders and business leaders as part of their core activities.

The company is located at Showa-dori Building 3F, 3-7-2Nihonbashi-honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan, and maintains a subsidiary in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India called Beyond Next Ventures India Pvt. Ltd. They offer services in both regions for their deep tech investments.

According to the Trustburn listing, the company holds a rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with multiple reviewers praising the team's professionalism, efficiency, and ability to deliver exceptional results in deep tech projects.

Reviewers consistently highlight the team's high level of expertise, dedication, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Common themes in the feedback include the company's innovative solutions, attention to detail, and the friendly, approachable nature of their staff.

To get started, potential partners can contact the firm via their website beyondnextventures.com or by using their contact form. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to attach a pitch deck summarizing their work if they are interested in investment opportunities.

News articles confirm their involvement in significant deals, such as ARK raising 1.3 billion yen in Series A funding with Beyond next ventures株式会社 as a participant. They are also featured in reports discussing Japan's deep tech ecosystem and startup IPOs.

The company's website mentions a newsletter subscription option to stay updated on events, impact news, and portfolio updates. They also host side events for conferences like TECHNIUM Global Conference 2026.

The firm's stated goal is to build a virtuous cycle where research funding and talent flow back to universities, inspiring the next generation of innovators. They aim to fertilize the soil for innovation across industry, academia, and government boundaries.

The company has been operating since its incorporation in August 2014. They have expanded their leadership team over the years, moving from a single partner to a four-partner leadership structure by 2022.

The firm focuses on deep tech startups, specifically in areas like modular land-based aquaculture, synthetic biology, and neutral atom quantum computing. They also support companies addressing healthcare challenges and mobile network expansion.

The official website of Beyond next ventures株式会社 is beyondnextventures.com.