BeyondUS Raises Funds From Two Niigata Regional Investment Funds
The dual investment marks a rare convergence of two regional funds backing the same Niigata startup, signaling growing institutional support for region-originated healthcare technology ventures.
Key Facts
- BeyondUS Inc. raised funds through a third-party allotment of new shares subscribed by the Regional Innovation Tech Niigata No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership, organized by Sinnovation Inc.
- BeyondUS Inc. is based in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, and was established in June 2022, led by representative director and physician Kimimoto Ishino.
- BeyondUS Inc. develops the telemedicine platform AmaneCare, the medical knowledge AI platform MONJU, and back-office DX services for medical institutions.
- The funds raised will be used to promote adoption of BeyondUS's services by medical institutions, strengthen its business development structure, and recruit personnel.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
BeyondUS Inc., a Niigata City-based startup developing telemedicine and medical AI platforms, announced it has raised funds from two regional investment limited partnerships. The company, led by representative director and physician Kimimoto Ishino, received a third-party allotment of new shares subscribed by the Regional Innovation Tech Niigata No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership, organized and operated by Sinnovation Inc. In a separate announcement, BeyondUS also raised funds as the first investment case of the Niigata Sustainable Regional Development Investment Limited Partnership, jointly established by Daiichi Hokuriku Capital Partners and Tryfunds Investment. BeyondUS develops the telemedicine platform AmaneCare, the medical knowledge AI platform MONJU, and back-office DX services for medical institutions. The company aims to address regional healthcare issues such as doctor shortages, disparities in medical access, and uneven distribution of medical departments. Proceeds from both fundraises will support adoption of its services by medical institutions, strengthen its business development structure, and recruit personnel. Ishino expressed encouragement at receiving support from both funds, which target regional revitalization, and said the company will deepen collaboration with investors to improve the sustainability of regional healthcare.
The first fund focuses on startups in Niigata Prefecture and companies pursuing growth through second founding or business succession. Its investment fields include agritech, food tech, robotech, AI utilization, healthcare tech, MaaS, and travel tech, connecting regional characteristics to new growth industries. Sinnovation said the decision to invest came from its belief that BeyondUS's "regional healthcare x technology" field can solve regional social issues and create new growth businesses.
The fund emphasizes support beyond capital, leveraging networks with regional companies, financial institutions, government, and medical institutions. It plans to create collaboration opportunities for BeyondUS primarily within Niigata Prefecture, aiming to form an ecosystem where local startups grow from solving regional issues to nationwide expansion.
Both announcements list BeyondUS's company philosophy as "supporting healthcare with technology." The company was established in June 2022 and is based in Niigata City. Its representative director, Kimimoto Ishino, is a physician. Sinnovation operates the regional business innovation platform "oO" and is headquartered in Chuo-ku, Niigata City.
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