Ryosuke Kimura

Ryosuke Kimura is the Founder and General Partner at Lifetime Ventures, a pre-seed deep tech venture capital firm. He co-founded the firm in 2017 with a focus on 'Lifetime Innovation' and has since been actively investing in startups aimed at human and planetary health, often collaborating with institutions like the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). lifetime-ventures+2

With a strong background in venture capital, Ryosuke previously served as an Associate at Incubate Fund, a prominent seed VC in Japan, where he supported over 40 startups from 2015 to 2019. This experience laid the groundwork for his current role in fostering early-stage companies. lifetime-ventures

Beyond his investment activities, Ryosuke has a solid foundation in management consulting, having worked as an Associate at PwC (2010-2012) and a Senior Associate at KPMG (2012-2015). His consulting experience spanned infrastructure and healthcare industries, providing him with a broad understanding of business operations and strategic development. lifetime-ventures

Ryosuke is deeply involved in the Japanese startup ecosystem, serving as a Director at the Japan Venture Capital Association since 2024 and as a Co-Founder of the Healthcare Hackathon Hub since 2017. He also holds various investor and board member positions in several other companies, demonstrating his commitment to nurturing new ventures. jvca+2