# Restore Vision

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/restore-vision

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Japan
- Website: https://restore-vis.com
- Total disclosed funding: $23M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 15, 2023)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Based in Tokyo, Japan, and founded in 2016, Restore Vision Inc. specializes in research and development of regenerative medicine. Yusaku Katada (CEO) is the founding scientists of the company. In April 2026, Restore Vision Inc. raised JPY 1.3 billion in pre-series B funding from Astellas Venture Management, Ajinomoto Group Ventures, SHIONOGI, Japan Venture Capital Association, Higin Capital, Kyoto University Innovation Capital, JIC Venture Growth Investments, Japan Science and Technology Agency and Remiges Ventures. 

The company develops a visual restoration gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa and optical sensor protein (drug) for intractable eye illnesses using its technology. Its chimeric rhodopsin genes overcome the limitations of traditional rhodopsins and keep them working with great sensitivity for patients, aiding in the treatment of eye illnesses.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 15, 2023, $13M — Osaka University Venture Capital, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Kyoto University Innovation Capital, JIC Venture Growth Investments
- Series A, Jun 5, 2023, $7.6M — SMBC Venture Capital, ANRI, Remiges Ventures, DBJ Capital, UntroD Capital, Spiral Capital, Higin Capital, QB Capital
- Seed, Feb 4, 2022, $2.6M — ANRI, Remiges Ventures, UntroD Capital

## Investors

- ANRI (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anri) — Seed, Series A
- Remiges Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/remiges-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- UntroD Capital — Seed, Series A
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series A
- DBJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dbj-capital) — Series A
- Spiral Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spiral-capital) — Series A
- Higin Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/higin-capital) — Series A
- QB Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qb-capital) — Series A
- Osaka University Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/osaka-university-venture-capital) — Series A
- Japan Science and Technology Agency — Series A
- Kyoto University Innovation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kyoto-university-innovation-capital) — Series A
- JIC Venture Growth Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jic-venture-growth-investments) — Series A