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We're a team of seasoned investors partnering with researchers and entrepreneurs at the intersection of breakthrough science and innovation. With roots in global institutions and venture investing experience, we help visionary founders build lasting companies that matter.
Our Team
Our team brings together deep expertise in venture capital, international finance, and industry innovation to support visionary founders from day one.
Ryosuke Kimura
Founder & General Partner
Ryosuke is the Founding General Partner at Lifetime Ventures. Prior to Lifetime, he worked for Incubate Fund, a leading seed VC in Japan, where he was involved in supporting more than 40 startups. He has extensive management consulting experience (PwC and KPMG), particularly in the infrastructure and healthcare industry. He is a Board Member of the Japanese Venture Capital Association (JVCA).
Koshu Kunli
General Partner & Chief Impact Officer
Koshu is a General Partner at Lifetime Ventures. Prior to Lifetime, he worked for financial institutions and international organizations, including IFC (World Bank Group), where he invested in fintech startups in emerging markets globally. A Japanese native raised in four countries, he has worked in Switzerland, the U.S., Mexico, and France.
He holds a master's in international economics and finance from Johns Hopkins University SAIS.
Koshu is a General Partner at Lifetime Ventures. Prior to Lifetime, he worked for financial institutions and international organizations, including IFC (World Bank Group), where he invested in fintech startups in emerging markets globally. A Japanese native raised in four countries, he has worked in Switzerland, the U.S., Mexico, and France.
He holds a master's in international economics and finance from Johns Hopkins University SAIS.
Collaborators
Venture Partner
Tokyo University engineering graduate and former McKinsey consultant. Developed cross-family grafting technology using tobacco plants for drought-resistant crops. Raised $2M for Gragreen venture.
Tokyo University engineering graduate and former McKinsey consultant. Developed cross-family grafting technology using tobacco plants for drought-resistant crops. Raised $2M for Gragreen venture.
Advisors
Our advisors bring decades of expertise from leading global institutions and academia to support our mission.
Paul McInerney
Incubate Fund
Paul McInerney
Incubate Fund
Paul McInerney
Incubate Fund
Paul McInerney
Incubate Fund
Jesper Koll
Wisdom Tree Investment
Jesper Koll
Wisdom Tree Investment
Jesper Koll
Wisdom Tree Investment
Jesper Koll
Wisdom Tree Investment
Tove Kinooka
Enteleco
Tove Kinooka
Enteleco
Tove Kinooka
Enteleco
Tove Kinooka
Enteleco
Mahesh Bandi
OIST
Mahesh Bandi
OIST
Mahesh Bandi
OIST
Mahesh Bandi
OIST
Our Background
Started as a seed-stage fund in Japan in 2017, evolved into a firm partnering with research institutions and deeptech founders.
Mission
We invest in ambitious entrepreneurs to create innovations that enable humans and our planet to prosper for generations.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The academia-industry gap represents $1T+ in lost global opportunities. We help transform groundbreaking research and researchers into real-world impact.
Our Approach
Embedded in research institutes, we provide hands-on support from Day -1, bridging lab to market.
Strategic Evolution
Partnered with OIST - Asia's #1 research institute - to launch a OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund in 2022.
Investment Focus
Pre-seed/seed stage deeptech startups out of research institutions
Latest Fund
OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund launched with institutional backing
Key Focus Areas
Healthcare
Preventative healthcare, medical device, and delivery platforms
Sustainability
Climate change mitigation, adaptation and carbon dioxide removal
Our Background
Started as a seed-stage fund in Japan in 2017, evolved into a firm partnering with research institutions and deeptech founders.
Mission
We invest in ambitious entrepreneurs to create innovations that enable humans and our planet to prosper for generations.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The academia-industry gap represents $1T+ in lost global opportunities. We help transform groundbreaking research and researchers into real-world impact.
Our Approach
Embedded in research institutes, we provide hands-on support from Day -1, bridging lab to market.
Strategic Evolution
Partnered with OIST - Asia's #1 research institute - to launch a OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund in 2022.
Investment Focus
Pre-seed/seed stage deeptech startups out of research institutions
Latest Fund
OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund launched with institutional backing
Key Focus Areas
Healthcare
Preventative healthcare, medical device, and delivery platforms
Sustainability
Climate change mitigation, adaptation and carbon dioxide removal
Our Background
Started as a seed-stage fund in Japan in 2017, evolved into a firm partnering with research institutions and deeptech founders.
Mission
We invest in ambitious entrepreneurs to create innovations that enable humans and our planet to prosper for generations.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The academia-industry gap represents $1T+ in lost global opportunities. We help transform groundbreaking research and researchers into real-world impact.
Our Approach
Embedded in research institutes, we provide hands-on support from Day -1, bridging lab to market.
Strategic Evolution
Partnered with OIST - Asia's #1 research institute - to launch a OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund in 2022.
Investment Focus
Pre-seed/seed stage deeptech startups out of research institutions
Latest Fund
OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund launched with institutional backing
Key Focus Areas
Healthcare
Preventative healthcare, medical device, and delivery platforms
Sustainability
Climate change mitigation, adaptation and carbon dioxide removal
Our Background
Started as a seed-stage fund in Japan in 2017, evolved into a firm partnering with research institutions and deeptech founders.
Mission
We invest in ambitious entrepreneurs to create innovations that enable humans and our planet to prosper for generations.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The academia-industry gap represents $1T+ in lost global opportunities. We help transform groundbreaking research and researchers into real-world impact.
Our Approach
Embedded in research institutes, we provide hands-on support from Day -1, bridging lab to market.
Strategic Evolution
Partnered with OIST - Asia's #1 research institute - to launch a OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund in 2022.
Investment Focus
Pre-seed/seed stage deeptech startups out of research institutions
Latest Fund
OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund launched with institutional backing
Key Focus Areas
Healthcare
Preventative healthcare, medical device, and delivery platforms
Sustainability
Climate change mitigation, adaptation and carbon dioxide removal
Connect
Find the right way to engage with our team. Let's build something meaningful together.
Looking for investment?
Are you a founder with groundbreaking research or deeptech innovation?
Want to Join Us?
Explore opportunities with our portfolio companies or join our talent database.
Other Inquiries?
Media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or other questions.
Connect
Find the right way to engage with our team. Let's build something meaningful together.
Looking for investment?
Are you a founder with groundbreaking research or deeptech innovation?
Want to Join Us?
Explore opportunities with our portfolio companies or join our talent database.
Other Inquiries?
Media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or other questions.
Connect
Find the right way to engage with our team. Let's build something meaningful together.
Looking for investment?
Are you a founder with groundbreaking research or deeptech innovation?
Want to Join Us?
Explore opportunities with our portfolio companies or join our talent database.
Other Inquiries?
Media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or other questions.
Connect
Find the right way to engage with our team. Let's build something meaningful together.
Looking for investment?
Are you a founder with groundbreaking research or deeptech innovation?
Want to Join Us?
Explore opportunities with our portfolio companies or join our talent database.
Other Inquiries?
Media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or other questions.