Leave A NEST Co., Ltd.
A Japanese knowledge-manufacturing company founded by researchers that bridges science and technology with society through education, human, research and frontier development projects.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
Leave A NEST Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, that describes itself as a group of researchers engaged in "Knowledge Manufacturing." Founded in December 2001 by 15 graduate students in science, technology and engineering, it is presented as the world's first startup to offer Knowledge Manufacturing Process Technology as a service. The company's vision is "Advancing Science and Technology for Global Happiness," and its core competence is described as creating value through "Science Bridge Communication." Rather than selling a conventional consumer product, Leave a Nest operates as a knowledge and venture-creation platform. Its core projects are organized around four areas: Education Development, Human Development, Research Development, and Frontier Development. Through these, it works with educational institutions, researchers and companies that share its philosophy, aiming to develop science and technology and implement their power in society. The group has expanded internationally and lists offices in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, the United Kingdom and the United States. Its Tokyo head office is at Iidabashimiyuki Bldg. in Shinjuku, with an additional incubation place called COG in Sumida, Tokyo, and an Osaka head office. Overseas entities include Leave a Nest Singapore Pte. Ltd., Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Leave a Nest Philippines, Inc., Leave a Nest United Kingdom Ltd., and Leave a Nest America Inc. In September 2026 the company announced the establishment of Leave a Nest Vietnam Co., Ltd., described as its fourth subsidiary in Southeast Asia. Leave a Nest's activities include press releases, news and events such as the Future Food and Future Energy panels at FFFS 2026, TECH VENTURE Meetup Johor Bahru 2026, and Mindanao TECH PLANTER 2026. It also announced a strengthened strategic partnership with Universiti Sains Malaysia to accelerate research, talent and technology commercialization, and released a book titled "144 Years – A Story of Long Lasting Venture Creation," chronicling its first 12 years. The company remains privately held and active.
History
Leave a Nest was founded in Japan in December 2001 by 15 graduate students majoring in science, technology and engineering. According to the company's founder message, at the time of establishment they were young, energetic researchers who started the business with the passion to solve deep issues in society and to provide solutions to things no one else had ever done. The founder, Yukihiro Maru, who holds a Ph.D. in Agriculture, has said he wanted to create a slightly "geeky" laboratory capable of providing solutions to unforeseen challenges. This culture is described as having been passed down from seniors to juniors and from Japan to the world, becoming a driving force of the Leave a Nest Group. The company presents itself as the world's first startup to offer Knowledge Manufacturing Process Technology as a service. Its stated mission is to "become the most effective knowledge manufacturer on the planet." The vision is "Advancing Science and Technology for Global Happiness," and the core competence is "Science Bridge Communication," creating value by connecting researchers, educational institutions and companies. Over the years, Leave a Nest has organized its activities into four core project areas: Education Development, Human Development, Research Development, and Frontier Development. These projects are carried out with partners that support each area, reflecting the company's emphasis on collaboration with various educational institutions, researchers and companies that share its philosophy. The group has expanded internationally. Its global presence includes offices in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, the United Kingdom and the United States. In Japan, the Tokyo head office is located at Iidabashimiyuki Bldg. in Shinjuku, with an incubation place called COG in Sumida, Tokyo, and an Osaka head office at Osaka ORC Prio Tower. Overseas, entities include Leave a Nest Singapore Pte. Ltd., Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (which also hosts the Nest-Bio Venture Lab research institute in Malaysia), Leave a Nest Philippines, Inc., Leave a Nest United Kingdom Ltd., and Leave a Nest America Inc. In September 2026, the company announced the establishment of Leave a Nest Vietnam Co., Ltd., described as its fourth subsidiary in Southeast Asia. Leave a Nest engages in events and initiatives such as FFFS 2026 with Future Food and Future Energy panels, TECH VENTURE Meetup Johor Bahru 2026, and Mindanao TECH PLANTER 2026. It also announced a strengthened strategic partnership with Universiti Sains Malaysia to accelerate research, talent and technology commercialization. In August 2026, it released a book titled "144 Years – A Story of Long Lasting Venture Creation," chronicling its first 12 years and bringing its founding spirit to a global audience. The company remains privately held and active.
Founded in Japan by 15 graduate students in science, technology and engineering.
Released the book "144 Years – A Story of Long Lasting Venture Creation," chronicling its first 12 years.
Announced establishment of Leave a Nest Vietnam Co., Ltd., the fourth subsidiary in Southeast Asia.
Announced strengthened strategic partnership with Universiti Sains Malaysia to accelerate research, talent and technology commercialization.
Products and positioning
A researcher-led knowledge manufacturing platform that bridges science and technology with society to advance global happiness.
Knowledge Manufacturing Process Technology
A service offering described as the world's first of its kind, providing knowledge manufacturing as a service.
Education Development
Core project area supporting education.
Human Development
Core project area supporting human development.
Research Development
Core project area supporting research.
Frontier Development
Core project area for creating new businesses.
Recent events
Leave A Nest and Arc Ventures establish the ArcNest initiative in India[6]
Reported:
Japan-based bio-venture company Leave A Nest partnered with homegrown Arc Ventures on ArcNest, an initiative with an initial fund of around Rs 50 crore intended to support Indian startups with scientific and industrial support and technologies addressing air and water purification and solid waste management.
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