Nihonkai Lab

Nihonkai Lab, established in 2020, is a venture capital firm based in Toyama, Japan, serving as the corporate venture arm of Nihonkai Gas Kizuna Holdings Group. The company primarily invests in seed and early-stage startups, with a geographical focus on the Hokuriku and Toyama regions. Its investment strategy is centered around leveraging the base of the energy industry.

Yotaro Nitta

President and CEO

3 past transactions

Sirc

Venture Round in 2024
Sirc, established in 2015 and based in Osaka-shi, Japan, specializes in manufacturing sensors and other electrical components. These components are integral to various devices, enabling and enhancing their functionalities.

Cykinso

Series D in 2024
Cykinso, Inc. is a Japan-based company established in 2014 that specializes in direct-to-consumer microbiome testing kits. The company offers a home-testing kit designed to assess the state of an individual's intestinal bacteria. Utilizing advanced sequencing technology, the kit analyzes numerous DNA sequences rapidly, providing users with insights into their gut health. This information helps individuals understand the relationship between their intestinal flora and various lifestyle-related and digestive diseases. Through its innovative testing service, Cykinso aims to empower consumers with knowledge about their health conditions based on detailed bacterial flora data.

Sharing Energy

Series B in 2024
Sharing Energy, established in January 2018 and headquartered in Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, specializes in energy management services and photovoltaic power generation systems. The company offers Share Denki, a third-party-owned service that focuses on self-consumption power supply. Its offerings include energy storage and utilization solutions, energy supply services, and comprehensive energy management services. By facilitating the creation of distributed power sources, Sharing Energy aims to transform the energy system and promote sustainability, empowering users to contribute to a more sustainable society.
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