UTEC
Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Pre-Seed, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, Europe, Singapore, China, India, Brazil, France, Denmark, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Russia, Sweden, Southeast Asia, Israel, Norway, Finland, Africa
Industries Focus
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Telecommunications
- Automotive
- Software
- Agriculture
- EdTech
- FinTech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Aerospace
- Life Sciences
- Semiconductors
- Robotics
- Information Technology
- Biotechnology
- Media & Entertainment
- Engineering
- Consumer Electronics
- Materials Science
- Environmental Services
- Defense
- Physical Sciences
- Mobility & Transportation
Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2004
Established in 2004, UTEC is a venture capital firm affiliated with the University of Tokyo, focusing on investing in deep-tech startups worldwide. The firm manages six funds with a total asset under management (AUM) of approximately JPY 130 billion (around USD 1 billion) and has invested in over 150 companies. UTEC's mission is to create new industries that address global challenges by leveraging capital, talent, and knowledge in science and technology.
UTEC's investment strategy centers on early-stage investments, particularly in seed and early-stage startups. The firm emphasizes supporting entrepreneurs with bold visions and strong management teams capable of developing innovative products and scaling businesses globally. UTEC's portfolio spans various sectors, including healthcare, biotechnology, software, fintech, edtech, mobility, and transportation. The firm actively collaborates with academic institutions and research organizations to commercialize cutting-edge technologies and foster innovation.
With a track record of 20 portfolio companies achieving IPOs and 22 experiencing significant exits through mergers and acquisitions, UTEC demonstrates a strong commitment to nurturing startups from inception to successful outcomes. The firm's hands-on approach includes providing strategic guidance, facilitating global market expansion, and fostering collaborations between academia and industry. UTEC's global investment philosophy underscores the belief that science and technology transcend borders, aiming to solve humanity's challenges through innovative solutions.
Requirements
- Deep-tech focus
- Early-stage startups
- Global market potential
- Strong management teams
- Innovative products and services
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- 908 Devices, Inc.
- Fyusion Inc.
- Phyzios Inc.
- popIn Inc.
- GLM Co., Ltd.
- Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory Ltd. (ACSL)
- PeptiDream Inc.
- Mujin Inc.
- Digital Grid Inc.
- Alumnote
- RegCell
- Aidemy
- ELEMENTS
- Institution for a Global Society
- Oriciro Genomics
- Microwave Chemical
- NOWCAST
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