Cell sorting technology business Thinkcyte has closed an OUVC-backed series A round intended to progress its joint research and unlock an expansion into the US.
Thinkcyte, a Japan-based high-speed cell sorting technique developer, extended its series A round to ¥1.65bn ($15.4m) on Friday after raising an undisclosed sum from investors co-led by diversified trading group Itochu’s corporate venturing unit Itochu Technology Ventures.
Mirai Creation Fund – a venture capital fund backed by carmaker Toyota and financial services firm Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – and leasing services provider Fuyo General Leasing co-led the round.
Osaka University Venture Capital, the institution’s venture arm, and Real…
