Investment Strategy
We create new industries to solve global
issues of humankind by bringing capital,
talent, and knowledge,
around science and technology
01.
Transformative Science
and Technology
02.
Bold, Resolute Founders
and Entrepreneurs
03.
Cross-border Markets for
Humankind’s Challenges
- 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
- 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
- Supporting entrepreneurs with a vision to expand to the global markets
- Joining the challenge to solve issues of humankind
About UTEC
With our latest fund UTEC 6 Limited Partnership founded with the commitment of over JPY 43 billion in 2025, we have managed five funds totaling near JPY 130 billion. Over the five previous funds, we have invested in over 150 start-ups, 20 of which went public and 22 of which achieved other forms of substantial exits, mainly in the form of M&As. These successes have been the results of continuous, patient hard work by all our related distinguished parties including researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and partners in collaborative firms.

Story
Stories and lessons from UTEC-backed founders and alumni
Podcast
Candid conversations between bold startup leaders and the venture capitalists backing them — diving deep into the passion behind the business.