Merito is a global marketplace that bridges the funding gap between fundamental research and commercial product development. It brings innovations from the lab to the market by channeling funding from scientists, university labs, and startups. We have among the world's broadest networks with investors, corporate R&D teams, venture capitalists, and Web3 capital holders. Whether you are an IP creator seeking funding or R&D team or investor looking for promising deep tech, Merito is your gateway to cutting-edge innovation
Leadership
Brandon Possin
Co-Founder & CEO
17-year career as U.S. diplomat, focused on science cooperation.
Former chair of 86-embassy Japan Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle" with deep access to Japan's science community.
Former Asia BD Lead for ConsenSys
Vinay Mohan
Co-Founder & CSO
Fintech & web3 entrepreneur.
Pioneered retail central bank digital currency and government blockchain systems.
Ex-ConsenSys APAC MD, former KPMG and Oracle with deep experience building tech across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Scientific Advisory Council
Dr. Taruho Kuroda
Innovation Lead, Takeda Pharma
Naoko Yamazaki
SpacePort Japan, former astronaut
Dr. Dieter Treichel
Head of Innovation, Max Planck Institute
Robert Pearlstein
Qanopy Group; formerly Stanford Research Institute
Dr. Franco Nori
RIKEN Chief Scientist
Dr. Caleb Bell
Corundum Biology, Venture Partner
Hiroyo Clemente
OIST University, XLScout (Bio-AI)
Makoto Yuasa
Cactus Global - Science Communications
Ai Kano
Cactus Global - Science Communications
Dr. Hiro Hamada
Research Team Lead, Araya Inc. DeSci Tokyo Committee Chair.
Our Approach
Unlike traditional top-down funding models, Merito provides a direct connection between innovators and investors. By eliminating inefficiencies and using a structured deal-making framework, we streamline the investment process in deeptech sectors. We adopt a multi-channel approach to this process, including:
Curiosity-driven research
Onboard with Merito and get funding for your deep tech venture through our crowd investing platform--at no cost to the venture.
Curated Deal Flow
Merito can plug corporate R&D teams, pharma companies, investors, and DAOs to breakthrough research labs in Japan and across Asia.
DAO Support in Japan
Merito enables global DAOs to source breakthrough science deals in Japan--otherwise impossible without our "boots on the ground." Contact Us to find out more.
University & Research Partnerships
Direct pipelines from leading institutions to bring cutting-edge IP to market. If you represent a Technology Transfer Office (TTO) or you are interested in tapping Japan's world-class research, please reach out to us at Contact Us
Merito connects Asia-based deep tech innovators to global capital