Medical Incubator Japan

Medical Incubator Japan is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Tokyo, Japan. The firm specializes in investing in start-up companies focused on healthcare, particularly those developing medical devices and digital health services. Comprised of a team of professionals with expertise in both healthcare and investment, Medical Incubator Japan aims to support innovation in the medical field by providing financial backing and strategic guidance to emerging businesses in the sector.

Jun Katsura

President and CEO

4 past transactions

Heartseed

Series C in 2021
Heartseed Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on developing myocardial regeneration medicine utilizing induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. The company aims to advance the clinical application of regenerative medicine specifically for treating heart disease. Heartseed is dedicated to creating cardiomyocyte replacement therapies derived from iPS cells to address advanced heart failure, aspiring to transform the treatment landscape for patients suffering from this condition.

Blueberry Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Blueberry Therapeutics Ltd. specializes in the development of therapies for diseases characterized by infection and inflammation, with a particular focus on dermatological disorders. Founded in 2011 and based in Alderley Edge, United Kingdom, the company utilizes a nano polymer drug delivery platform to enhance the delivery of small molecules and biologics directly into cells and tissues. Its research and development efforts are aimed at creating effective treatments for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, acne, and wound healing. By concentrating on well-validated drug targets and ensuring low toxicity levels in candidate molecules, Blueberry Therapeutics aims to address significant challenges in drug development and improve patient outcomes.

ILC Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2020
ILC Therapeutics Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Lanarkshire, United Kingdom, focused on developing novel peptide therapeutics aimed at modulating the innate immune system. Established in 2012 and formerly known as Alfacyte Limited, the company specializes in creating a new class of interferon medicines called hybrid interferons. These innovative therapeutics combine features of various natural interferon subtypes to enhance efficacy and safety across multiple health conditions, including cancer, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and COVID-19. ILC Therapeutics seeks to improve patient outcomes and provide effective treatments for these significant medical challenges.

DiscGenics

Series C in 2020
DiscGenics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing cell-based regenerative therapies specifically for degenerative diseases of the spine, particularly those affecting the intervertebral disc. The company utilizes allogeneic therapeutic progenitor cells derived from intervertebral disc tissue to create an injectable, homologous cell therapy. This innovative approach aims to provide a non-surgical alternative that alleviates pain and restores function in patients suffering from conditions related to the intervertebral disc. DiscGenics employs its tissue engineering platform technology to offer a promising solution to the limitations of current therapeutic options. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and actively publishes scientific research to support its developments.
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