INVESTMENT POLICY

Investment policy

UTEC invests and supports in with various growth stages including before the incorporation of companies.
We focus on creating projects in collaboration with the University of Tokyo and various research institutes and companies.

INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY

Investment Strategy

We pioneer frontiers to solve global issues of humankind,
by bringing capital, talent and knowledge, around science and technology

01PHILOSOPHY
Innovative Science and Technology
- ・Sourcing science and technology with real-world impact from academia such as the University of Tokyo, as well as other research institutions, corporates, and governments
- ・Building science and technology across multiple organizations
02PHILOSOPHY
Strong Teams
- ・Focusing on skilled management teams that excel in product development and operations management
- ・Building great teams that can drive a business based on science and technology
03PHILOSOPHY
Global Markets and Issues of Humankind
- ・Supporting entrepreneurs with a vision to expand to the global markets
- ・Joining the challenge to solve issues of humankind

INVESTMENT FLOW

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COMMITMENT

Strong commitment

As a lead investor, we will support management and finance aspects of startup ventures.

Ratio of lead position*1,2

UTEC 1

34
UTEC 2

13
UTEC 3

31
UTEC 4

34

Lead
Others
(# investments):%

* Dispatch directors and corporate auditors to most startups, actively participating in value-up / management support
* 1 Lead positions in the past finance, the ratio of the number of cases
* 2 September, 2021. Investments from multiple funds are counted in each.（FoF investments are not included）