Investing in transformative ventures
with entrepreneurial spirit
At Beyond Next Ventures, we enable entrepreneurs striving to solve social issues by leveraging the power of transformative deep-science and deep-tech advancements. We are a long-term investor supporting our portfolio’s
journey from lab to market and then IPO.
Committing to cutting edge innovation in India
Since our inception in 2014, we are pushing the frontiers of an ecosystem where deep-tech entrepreneurs can thrive. We host one of Japan’s largest deep-tech acceleration programs, possess a state-of-the-art bio lab serving startups, and run programs that nurture industry professionals to become startup leaders.
Building on nearly a decade of experience in Japan, we started investing in Indian startups in 2019. For the upcoming decade (and beyond), we’re excited about shaping the Indian deep-tech venture ecosystem by building on our team’s extensive experience and networks in India and Japan.
TEAM
TSUYOSHI ITO CEO / Managing Partner
TSUYOSHI ITO CEO / Managing Partner
Has over 15 years of investment experience and Has raised and manages two funds for startups with committed capital totaling a little under $200M. Invests in various fields such as medical device, robotics, digital health, healthcare services, Agri tech, food and new materials.
Currently, he serves as a visiting associate professor at Nagoya University, and has served as a member of the Startup committee of the Cabinet Office and various ministries and agencies.
Portfolio: CYBERDYNE (IPO), W-Scope (IPO), Morpho (IPO), TKP (IPO), Spiber, astamuse, Microwave Chemical, CureApp, River Field, Lily MedTech, Aillis, POL, IntegriCulture, OPEｘPARK, NOVENINE, Regional fish
YUICHIRO SANO
Manager, Venture
Capitalist
YUICHIRO SANO
Manager, Venture
Capitalist
Over 15 years of experience working in emerging markets, including 3 years of residence in India, at Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Experienced a variety of financial instruments including equity investment, corporate finance, and project finance.
Joined Beyond Next Ventures in April 2021. Leads investment operations in India. Passionate about impact investment with a particular focus on health-tech. Graduate from Harvard Kennedy School. Loves Bhindi Masala and Masala Dosa.
KARTHIK VARADA Venture Capitalist
KARTHIK VARADA Venture Capitalist
Karthik is engaged in new investments in Indian startups and support growth and impact visibility of portfolio companies. Prior to joining BNV, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Tokyo and researched ESG / climate-tech investments. Karthik was a founding member of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation’s Asia Women Impact Fund, one of the region’s first and largest impact investment funds committed to advancing gender equality. He advised venture capital firms and startups across Asia on investment analysis and social impact assessment. Karthik holds a PhD from the University of Tokyo, focused on ESG investing. He holds a masters degree from the University of Tokyo, where he studied impact investing. He received an undergraduate degree in engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad.
INVESTMENT
We invest in seed-stage startups working on deep-tech innovations and digital disruptions.
Our expertise lies in supporting early stage entrepreneurs solving important social / environmental issues.
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Seed Investor
(Pre-seed~SeriesA) -
Deep-tech
Innovations -
Digital
Disruptions -
Impact Driven
PORTFOLIO
Our portfolio companies span Health-tech (medical devices, platforms, services, etc.), climate-tech (food, agriculture, etc), and digital infrastructure (edge AI, fintech, IT, etc.)
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Myelin Foundry
AI algorithms on video, voice, and sensor data for edge devices
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Faunatech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Deeptech Solution for solving massive problem of Mastitis in Dairy industry
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BigHaat
India's Biggest all digitial Agri-input platform
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GigIndia
Operates a matching platform for gig workers in India
Acquired by PhonePe (2022.3)
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Biomoneta
Developed tech Zebox that eliminates airborne viruses, pathegons and bacterias
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Lil’ Goodness
Transforming snacking segment in India through nutrition based healthier product
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Phasorz Technology
One of the biggest telemedicine and consulting platform
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MUSE Diagnostics
Next generation Digital Stethoscope for multiuse from Telemedicine to Education
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ImpactGuru
India's biggest crowdfunding platform for the medical needs
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Generic Aadhaar
Providing good quality medicines at affordable costs to consumers
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GroMo
FinTech marketplace helping users sell financial products
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MEDFIN
Offering the latest surgical procedures at affordable costs.
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Wellthy Therapeutics
Modular, low-code digital therapeutics SaaS platform
TestimonialS
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“At Myelin, we enjoy working with BNV as an investor. What sets BNV apart is its process-oriented approach while also being responsive to the needs of Myelin Foundry. BNV provided critical connections to Japanese customers with a presence in India and is in the process of connecting us to the larger Japanese markets. BNV has been in regular touch on company matters, providing valuable advice and guidance where needed. BNV’s partnership with Myelin Foundry has been valuable, and I would highly recommend them as an investor to other startups looking for strategic partnerships and growth opportunities.”
Gopichand Katragadda
Myelin Foundry CEO -
“Your support has allowed us to pursue new opportunities, expand our reach, and improve our products and services. We have been able to take bold steps towards achieving our long-term goals and your belief in us has been a driving force behind our progress. Your involvement has been critical to our growth and we are grateful for your ongoing partnership. We look forward to continuing to work closely with you as we move forward and grow our business. Your unwavering support is instrumental to our continued success and we hope to make you proud.”
Sateesh Nukala
BigHaat Co-Founder & CEO
CONTACT
Are you an entrepreneur passionate about building a better future? Are you keen about working together to enable a robust ecosystem for deep-tech entrepreneurship? We are waiting to hear from you. Please contact us here.
Beyond Next Ventures India Pvt. Ltd.
Galaxy-Wework, 43, Residency Road, Shanthala Nagar
Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
India – 560025