Organization · Venture Capital
Shinryo Fund
Shinryo Fund is an independent venture capital fund based in Okinawa, Japan, focused on cross-border investments in startups that can scale between Japan and Asia. It aims to support regional development by connecting local startups with broader markets.
Overview
What Shinryo Fund does
What Shinryo Fund is
Shinryo Fund is an independent venture capital fund based in Okinawa, Japan, focused on cross-border investments in startups that can scale between Japan and Asia. It aims to support regional development by connecting local startups with broader markets.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2017
- Approximate age
- About 9 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 26, 2026
Official channels
Find Shinryo Fund elsewhere
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Capability profile
Shinryo Fund as a funder
Investment thesis
Shinryo Fund aims to leverage Okinawa as a bridge between Japan and Asia, supporting startups that can scale beyond local markets while contributing to Okinawa's economic growth.
Focus narrative
Shinryo Fund invests primarily in seed and early-stage startups, with a focus on sectors such as tourism, transportation, energy, healthcare, deep tech, and agriculture. The fund is particularly interested in startups that can create strategic value for Okinawa while scaling beyond the prefecture. It aims to support founders with cross-border market entry strategies, especially those looking to connect Japan with East Asia and ASEAN.
Value beyond capital
Shinryo Fund provides not only capital but also strategic support for portfolio companies, including assistance with overseas expansion, local partnerships in Okinawa, proof-of-concept activities, and co-creation opportunities with regional companies and institutions. The fund aims to enhance the growth potential of startups while contributing to the local economy.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $200,000–$500,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 1
Portfolio context
Shinryo Fund's notable investment includes EF Polymer, which develops organic super-absorbent polymers from upcycled agricultural residues. The fund is also involved in the SHINRYO Acceleration Program 2026, targeting seed-stage startups from East Asia and ASEAN for support in Japan market entry and strategic development.
Common questions
What to know about Shinryo Fund
Upseed classifies Shinryo Fund under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 26, 2026
Known limits
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