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Venture Capitalist (Investment Department Member)
| place of work | Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. (Location: International Science Innovation Building, Kyoto University, Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan) |
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| Job Description | We are a venture capital firm, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyoto University, which makes equity investments in and fosters university-launched ventures based on research results from national universities. This is an exciting job where you will produce startup foundations, accompany company growth, and share success together with management. Join us in creating the next generation of industries. A series of duties related to investment execution Formation of investment projects, including start-up support Evaluating and executing investment projects Hands-on support for portfolio company development Investment recovery (IPO and M&A support) Management of our own talent bank and acceleration programs |
| Qualifications, etc. | (Required) Those who are enthusiastic about creating businesses utilizing the research results of national universities. At least 3 years of experience in one of the following areas of work 1. investment-related work at venture capital firms, investment banks, etc. 2. new business development and R&D related work at operating companies, etc. 3. work at a strategic consulting firm (Preferred) Graduated from a university or completed a graduate course in the natural sciences. |
| employment status | Full-time employee (6-month probationary period) After the probationary period (standard working hours: 8 hours per day, 8:30 to 17:30), the position may be transferred to the discretionary labor system (specialized work type) by labor-management agreement. Under the discretionary work system, employees are free to come and go as they please and are considered to have worked eight hours. Vacations (Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, anniversary of the company's founding, and summer holidays), annual paid vacations. |
| salary | Base salary: Approximately 575-11 million yen (including various allowances, based on annual income) *There is a performance evaluation (once a year), no bonus To be determined in accordance with the Company's regulations, taking into consideration ability, experience, and age (negotiable) Benefits: Full company health insurance, company housing, retirement allowance mutual aid system |
| benefit | Allowances: commuting allowance, overtime allowance (in case of flex-time system), late-night work allowance, single employee allowance, housing allowance, qualification allowance |
| How to apply | Please send your resume and CV (both in any format) in PDF format to the email address below. saiyo@kyoto-unicap.co.jp |
| Application Deadline | Ends as soon as a suitable candidate is determined. |
| selection process | Document screening and interviews (2~3 times) |
Documents submitted will be used only for employment screening. They will not be disclosed, transferred, or loaned to any third party without just cause. Please note that application documents will not be returned.
Kyoto University, where our company is located, prohibits smoking indoors and outdoors except in designated smoking areas to prevent passive smoking.
Contact: info@kyoto-unicap.co.jp
EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence: Visiting Entrepreneur)
| place of work | Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. (Location: International Science Innovation Building, Kyoto University, Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan) |
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| Job Description | As a member of the second phase of our Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program, "EIR-iCAP," you will be responsible for the practical aspects of investing in and nurturing startups that utilize the research results of national universities, while aiming to start your own startup and become independent. Based on your experience and interests, you will develop a business theme, formulate a business plan with the support of the Kyoto University Group, and start your own business. After starting your own business, we will support you in your activities as a business manager. A series of duties related to investment execution Formation of investment projects, including start-up support Evaluating and executing investment projects Hands-on support for portfolio company development Investment recovery (IPO and M&A support) |
| Qualifications, etc. | Those who are enthusiastic about creating businesses utilizing the research results of national universities. A team player who likes to work in a team environment and has a cheerful and pleasant personality. |
| employment status | Contract employee (1-year contract, extended up to 1 year, no probationary period) flexible work hours for project work Vacations (Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, anniversary of the company's founding, and summer holidays), annual paid vacations |
| salary | Around 500,000 yen/month (determined in accordance with the Company's regulations, taking into consideration ability, experience, and age) Benefits: Full company health insurance |
| benefit | overtime pay |
| How to apply | Please send your resume and CV (both in any format) in PDF format to the email address below. saiyo@kyoto-unicap.co.jp |
| Application Deadline | Ends as soon as a suitable candidate is determined. |
| selection process | Document screening and interviews (2~3 times) Details of treatment will be provided at the time of interview. |
Documents submitted will be used only for employment screening. They will not be disclosed, transferred, or loaned to any third party without just cause. Please note that application documents will not be returned.
Kyoto University, where our company is located, prohibits smoking indoors and outdoors except in designated smoking areas to prevent passive smoking.
Contact: info@kyoto-unicap.co.jp
ECC-iCAP Special Member (Study of commercialization utilizing research results and intellectual property of national universities. Business consignment contract)
| place of work | Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. (Location: International Science Innovation Building, Kyoto University, Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan) Remote available |
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| Job Description | As a member of our Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program, "ECC-iCAP Special Member", you will conduct preparatory activities to start a start-up business utilizing the research results of a national university. With the support of our HR staff and capitalists, you will search for a business theme based on your own experience and interests, and engage in dialogue with faculty members and formulate a business plan. A series of tasks related to preparation for starting a business ・Searching for research results with a focus on Kyoto University Discussion on social implementation of research results through dialogue with faculty members Identification of industry needs and development of business plans What is ECC-iCAP Special Membership: https://23823100.hs-sites.com/deep-tech-kyoto |
| Qualifications, etc. | Those who are enthusiastic about creating businesses utilizing the research results of national universities. A team player who likes to work in a team environment and has a cheerful and pleasant personality. |
| employment status | Outsourcing contract: 3-month contract, renewable upon mutual agreement Assuming a work schedule of about 4 days per month, the way to proceed with the work will be decided upon consultation. |
| salary | Reward] 33,333 yen/month (including various allowances and transportation expenses) *Flexible support, including declining compensation |
| How to apply | Please register as a member of ECC-iCAP and tell the person in charge that you would like to become an ECC-iCAP Special Member. https://share.hsforms.com/1wmZ8i7frTnK1tc3Wf06zFwe6m0s |
| Application Deadline | Ends as soon as a suitable candidate is determined. |
| selection process | Document screening and interviews (2~3 times) |
Documents submitted will be used only for employment screening. They will not be disclosed, transferred, or loaned to any third party without just cause. Please note that application documents will not be returned.
Kyoto University, where our company is located, prohibits smoking indoors and outdoors except in designated smoking areas to prevent passive smoking.
Contact: info@kyoto-unicap.co.jp