epiST Ventures
Founder
Takashi Uemura
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Approved Date
Jun 14, 2025
Asset Class
Venture Capital
Catalogue
Catalogue
Company Name Japanese
epiST Ventures株式会社
Description English
epiST Ventures Inc. is an independent Japanese venture capital firm that invests in seed to Series A stage tech startups—particularly those originating from universities—focused on AI, data science, robotics, GreenTech, HealthTech, and digital transformation, offering hands-on support in areas such as data strategy, R&D collaboration, talent acquisition, and business development to foster data-driven innovation and global scalability.
Description Japanese
epiST Ventures株式会社は、大学発のスタートアップを中心に、AI、データサイエンス、ロボティクス、グリーンテック、ヘルステック、DX分野のシード〜シリーズA企業に投資し、データ戦略、研究開発連携、人材確保、事業開発などの支援を通じて、データ駆動型イノベーションとグローバル展開を促進する独立系ベンチャーキャピタルです。
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EMDB
Founded Year
2019
Style
Early-stage
ID
159
Last edited time
Jun 26, 2025 09:21 AM GMT+0
Founder BIO
In 2005, founded ALBERT Inc., a company focused on AI and data science, and assumed the role of President and CEO. In 2015, led ALBERT to a successful listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market and established strategic capital alliances with major corporations such as Toyota Motor Corporation and Tokio Marine.Strong connections with various universities and research institutions across Japan, growing ALBERT into an organization with over 100 data scientists and AI engineers. In 2019, co-founded epiST Ventures Inc., where he currently serves as Representative Director, CEO, and Managing Partner, supporting investments in startups. Graduated from Waseda University.
Geography
Japan
Reviewed By
Hidekazu Ishida
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