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., founded in 2014 and based in Kawasaki-Shi, Japan, specializes in developing and selling direct-to-consumer microbiome testing kits. The company offers a home-testing solution that assesses the state of an individual's intestinal bacteria. Utilizing advanced sequencing technology, Cykinso's kit rapidly analyzes a vast number of DNA sequences to provide 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, enabling them to make informed health decisions based on their gut microbiome data.

Sharing Energy

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2018, Sharing Energy is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the research and development of energy management services. It provides innovative solutions for storing and utilizing energy, offering users sustainable power supply options through its Share Denki service.
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