Keio Innovation Initiative

Keio Innovation Initiative (KII), established in 2015, is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm spun off from Keio University. KII invests in early-stage startups, focusing on digital and medical healthcare sectors, with a mission to commercialize Keio University's research results and foster new industries. KII manages two funds, investing between JPY 40 million to JPY 1 billion per company, across 20 to 25 investments.

Yuriko Gibo

Principal

Kinoshita, Shuichi

Director

Naoji Nomura

Principal

Ryo Ohtake

Principal

Yusuke Satake

Principal

Yuto Torii

Principal

Kotaro Yamagishi

CEO

Past deals in Wireless

Aeterlink

Series B in 2025
Aeterlink is a developer of innovative wireless power transfer technology aimed at creating a digital landscape devoid of wires. The company specializes in applying its advanced technology across various sectors, including factory automation, robotics, smart homes, and healthcare. By enabling wireless power transmission over distances, Aeterlink's solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability while improving safety by eliminating the hazards associated with traditional wiring. Their practical level technologies facilitate greater flexibility in device placement and operation, contributing to a more connected and streamlined environment across multiple industries.

JiMED

Series A in 2025
JiMED is a company focused on developing wireless embedded brain-computer interface (BCI) systems that facilitate the reading of brain activity. It offers a wireless implantable BCI system that utilizes an implanted device combined with artificial intelligence to interpret neural signals. This innovative technology enables individuals, particularly those suffering from ALS, to communicate more effectively and improve their quality of life by allowing them to operate the device through thought alone.

Aeterlink

Series B in 2024
Aeterlink is a developer of innovative wireless power transfer technology aimed at creating a digital landscape devoid of wires. The company specializes in applying its advanced technology across various sectors, including factory automation, robotics, smart homes, and healthcare. By enabling wireless power transmission over distances, Aeterlink's solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability while improving safety by eliminating the hazards associated with traditional wiring. Their practical level technologies facilitate greater flexibility in device placement and operation, contributing to a more connected and streamlined environment across multiple industries.

Bonx

Series C in 2020
BONX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of wearable communication devices for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Established in 2014, BONX has created the BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece designed to withstand water and shock, allowing athletes engaged in activities such as snowboarding, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing to communicate seamlessly. The device supports group conversations, enabling users to stay connected with friends while participating in leisure and sporting activities. BONX sells its products online, catering to a niche market of outdoor sports participants seeking reliable communication solutions.

Bonx

Series A in 2018
BONX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of wearable communication devices for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Established in 2014, BONX has created the BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece designed to withstand water and shock, allowing athletes engaged in activities such as snowboarding, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing to communicate seamlessly. The device supports group conversations, enabling users to stay connected with friends while participating in leisure and sporting activities. BONX sells its products online, catering to a niche market of outdoor sports participants seeking reliable communication solutions.

Bonx

Venture Round in 2017
BONX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of wearable communication devices for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Established in 2014, BONX has created the BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece designed to withstand water and shock, allowing athletes engaged in activities such as snowboarding, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing to communicate seamlessly. The device supports group conversations, enabling users to stay connected with friends while participating in leisure and sporting activities. BONX sells its products online, catering to a niche market of outdoor sports participants seeking reliable communication solutions.
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