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We are a team of seasoned investors partnering with researchers and entrepreneurs at the intersection of breakthrough science and real-world application. With deep experience in venture investing and roots in global institutions, we help visionary founders build enduring, meaningful companies.

Our Team

Our team brings together expertise across venture capital, international finance, and innovation-driven industries 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 at PwC and KPMG, particularly in the infrastructure and healthcare industries. He is a Board Member of the Japanese Venture Capital Association (JVCA).

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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. Born in Japan and raised across 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

Ryusei Yamada

Associate

Joined 2024. Former intern (2020). Worked as an auditor and DX advisor at PwC Japan LLC, serving clients in manufacturing, semiconductors, and real estate funds. Keio commerce graduate. Certified Public Accountant.

Masatoshi Honda

Venture Partner

Tokyo University engineering graduate and former McKinsey consultant. Developed cross-family plant grafting technology using tobacco as a model 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 help both people and planet thrive for generations to come.

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 before company incorporation, bridging lab to market.

Strategic Evolution

Partnered with OIST - Asia's #1 research institute - to launch the OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund in 2022.

Investment Focus

Pre-seed/seed stage deeptech startups emerging from scientific research

Latest Fund

OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund launched with institutional backing

Aerial view of the OIST (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology) campus, featuring modern buildings surrounded by greenery with the ocean visible in the background.

Key Focus Areas

Healthcare

Preventative healthcare, medical devices, delivery platforms, etc

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 help both people and planet thrive for generations to come.

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 before company incorporation, bridging lab to market.

Strategic Evolution

Partnered with OIST - Asia's #1 research institute - to launch the OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund in 2022.

Investment Focus

Pre-seed/seed stage deeptech startups emerging from scientific research

Latest Fund

OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund launched with institutional backing

Key Focus Areas

Healthcare

Preventative healthcare, medical devices, delivery platforms, etc

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 help both people and planet thrive for generations to come.

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 before company incorporation, bridging lab to market.

Strategic Evolution

Partnered with OIST - Asia's #1 research institute - to launch the OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund in 2022.

Investment Focus

Pre-seed/seed stage deeptech startups emerging from scientific research

Latest Fund

OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund launched with institutional backing

Key Focus Areas

Healthcare

Preventative healthcare, medical devices, delivery platforms, etc

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 help both people and planet thrive for generations to come.

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 before company incorporation, bridging lab to market.

Strategic Evolution

Partnered with OIST - Asia's #1 research institute - to launch the OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund in 2022.

Investment Focus

Pre-seed/seed stage deeptech startups emerging from scientific research

Latest Fund

OIST-Lifetime Ventures Fund launched with institutional backing

Key Focus Areas

Healthcare

Preventative healthcare, medical devices, delivery platforms, etc

Sustainability

Climate change mitigation, adaptation and carbon dioxide removal

Connect

Let’s build something meaningful together. Here’s how you can engage with us.

Looking for investment?

Are you a founder with groundbreaking research or deeptech innovation?

Submit Your Startup

Want to Join Us?

Explore opportunities with our portfolio companies or join our talent database.

Work with Us

Other Inquiries?

Media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or other questions.

Get in Touch

Connect

Let’s build something meaningful together. Here’s how you can engage with us.

Looking for investment?

Are you a founder with groundbreaking research or deeptech innovation?

Submit Your Startup

Want to Join Us?

Explore opportunities with our portfolio companies or join our talent database.

Work with Us

Other Inquiries?

Media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or other questions.

Get in Touch

Connect

Let’s build something meaningful together. Here’s how you can engage with us.

Looking for investment?

Are you a founder with groundbreaking research or deeptech innovation?

Submit Your Startup

Want to Join Us?

Explore opportunities with our portfolio companies or join our talent database.

Work with Us

Other Inquiries?

Media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or other questions.

Get in Touch

Connect

Let’s build something meaningful together. Here’s how you can engage with us.

Looking for investment?

Are you a founder with groundbreaking research or deeptech innovation?

Submit Your Startup

Want to Join Us?

Explore opportunities with our portfolio companies or join our talent database.

Work with Us

Other Inquiries?

Media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or other questions.

Get in Touch

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