Published 14 Jan 2022

Japanese Startup Markets: Hospital

Japanese Startup Markets: Hospital

Our new round of articles is devoted to promising Japanese startups grouped by industry. Today, our focus is on the Hospital.

1. Metcela


https://www.metcela.com/corporate/


· Year Founded: 2016


· Total Raised to Date: $20.9M


· Overview:


Metcela is a company that researches and develops fibroblast-based cell therapies for heart failure.




2. JUNTEN BIO


https://juntenbio.co.jp/


· Year Founded: 2018


· Total Raised to Date: $29.4M


· Overview:


JUNTEN BIO is a company engaged in the research and development of cellular pharmaceuticals and regenerative medicine products, as well as pharmaceuticals and diagnostic reagents.




3. Bio Palette


https://www.biopalette.co.jp/


· Year Founded: 2017


· Total Raised to Date: $15.4M


· Overview:


Bio Palette is a company that uses bacteria bred by genome editing to modify and control the microbiome, based on its proprietary base editing (Genome Editing Without Cutting®).



4. LUCA Science


https://luca-science.com/


· Year Founded: 2018


· Total Raised to Date: $10.3M


· Overview:


LUCA Science is a company that researches and develops therapies for mitochondrial diseases and related disorders to improve and stabilize the condition by controlling mitochondrial activity.




5. MICIN


https://micin.jp/


· Year Founded: 2015


· Total Raised to Date: $52.1M


· Overview:


MICIN is a company that provides "curon," an online medical service that allows patients to complete everything online, from booking an appointment, interview, consultation, payment, and drug delivery procedures (for in-hospital prescriptions).




6. Medical Support


https://m-support.jp


· Year Founded: 2018


· Total Raised to Date: Unknown


· Overview:


Medical Support is a company that provides management consulting services to dental clinics.




7. SDP Japan


https://www.sdp-japan.com/


· Year Founded: 2014


· Total Raised to Date: $66.2M


· Overview:


SDP Japan is a company that provides the Super Doctor Produce business, which supports the opening of medical facilities for highly skilled medical specialists (super doctors).