UTEC-The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners Co., Ltd.

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

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01. Transformative 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

02. Bold, Resolute Founders and Entrepreneurs

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

03. Cross-border Markets for Humankind’s Challenges

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.

Cumulative AUM

We continue to be supported by our investors, many of who are institutional investors

Billion Yen

(as of June 2025)

Cumulative number of portfolio entities

We have invested in a vast number of Science and Technology Startups

Entities

(as of June 2025)

Ratio of Seed/Early Stage Startups at Initial Investment

UTEC continues to invest in seed/early stage startups and provide hands-on support

The percentage of seed and early-stage investments made since UTEC Fund 2, out of all 114 investments
(as of May 2024)

Ratio of Lead Positions

As lead investor, UTEC supports portfolio companies on financing and management issues.
* we send board members to portfolio companies to actively add value and support management.