[EmolutionCreative Co., Ltd.] Kyoto’s “RNA technology” and “next generation fitness” startups ranked high –
Kyoto startup ranking announced for the first half of 2024
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Press release: September 3, 2024
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Kyoto’s “RNA technology” and “next generation fitness” startups ranked high – Kyoto startup rankings announced for the first half of 2024 *Uniqorns, Japan’s largest startup media, announces the Kyoto startup funding status for the first half of 2024 in ranking format* EmolutionCreative Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City,
Representative Director: Matsuishi), which operates Japan’s largest startup media “Uniqorns”
Keisuke) announced the Kyoto startup funding status for the first half of 2024 in a ranking format. This report is based on independently collected and analyzed data with the aim of contributing to the evolution of the startup ecosystem.
The company that topped the ranking was aceRNA Co., Ltd., which develops cell-targeted mRNA drugs.
Technologies has raised 960 million yen in funding. ESEP Co., Ltd., which develops ceramic separation membranes, came in second place, raising 660 million yen. In third place was FiT Co., Ltd., which operates next-generation fitness gyms, and successfully raised 600 million yen.
Fourth place goes to Arktus, which aims to commercialize regenerative medicine products for knee osteoarthritis and other conditions. Therapeutics Co., Ltd. debuted at 440 million yen. In fifth place was Bioworks Co., Ltd., which develops the plant-based environmentally friendly material PlaX (TM), which raised 415 million yen in funding. This ranking reflects the latest trends in Kyoto’s rapidly growing startup industry, with a particular focus on innovative efforts in the biotechnology, medical technology, and environmental technology fields. It demonstrates Kyoto’s high level of technological innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, and is attracting attention as a new growth engine for the local economy.
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[Survey overview]
Title: [First half of 2024] Kyoto startup funding amount ranking (January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024)
Collection period: This report collects data from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. (As of July 1, 2024)
Originality of data: The information published in this report is based on data collected independently by our company, and all aggregations are made from our database.
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Top 5 companies in Kyoto funding ranking for the first half of 2024
1st place: aceRNA Technologies Co., Ltd.
Business content: Development of cell-targeted mRNA drugs
Funding amount: 960 million yen
Investors: DCI Partners Co., Ltd., The University of Tokyo
Collaborative Platform Development Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd., Kyoto Capital Partners Co., Ltd.
2nd place:Esep Co., Ltd.
Business content: Development of ceramic separation membranes Funding amount: 660 million yen
Investors: Nitto Seiko Co., Ltd., Hiroshima Venture Capital Co., Ltd., Mitsui Kinzoku-SBI Material Innovation Fund
3rd place: FiT Co., Ltd.
Business content: Next-generation fitness gym
Funding amount: 600 million yen
Investor: Kyoto Bank
4th place:Arktus Therapeutics Co., Ltd.
Business content: Commercialization of regenerative medical products for knee osteoarthritis, etc.
Funding amount: 440 million yen
Investors: Japan Science and Technology Agency, Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd., QB Capital LLC, Kyoto Capital Partners, MTG Co., Ltd.
Ventures, Investment Lab Co., Ltd., Sagin Capital & Consulting Co., Ltd.
5th place:Bioworks Co., Ltd.
Business details: Developed plant-based environmentally friendly material PlaX(TM)
Funding amount: 415 million yen
Investors: Lavender Hill Capital, Purpose Venture Capital, 18 Salisbury Capital, Yagi Co., Ltd.
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