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Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital

Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. invests in and supports companies that can truly enrich people's lives and contribute to the sound...

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Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital

Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. invests in and supports companies that can truly enrich people's lives and contribute to the sound development of society through the development of advanced technologies and the introduction of new services. It was established in November 2018. Based on Tokyo University of Science's founding spirit and educational research philosophy, it aims to contribute to social innovation and the harmonious and lasting prosperity of Japan and the world.

General information

Firm type

Venture Capital

Year founded

2014

Location

Region

Asia

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

Corporate office

Tokyo, Japan

Principals

片寄 裕市 (Yuichi Katayori)

代表取締役 マネージング・パートナー

高田 久徳 (Hisanori Takata)

代表取締役 マネージング・パートナー

田嶋 周平 (Shuhei Tajima)

経営管理部門 マネージング・ディレクター

玉村 有希 (Yuki Tamamura)

シニア・マネージャー

大久保理

取締役

秋山仁

取締役

Sector focus

Enterprise SoftwareAI/MLIndustrial TechDigital HealthMobility & Transportation

Frequently asked questions

Which technology sectors does TUSIC focus on?

TUSIC targets deep-tech sectors aligned with Tokyo University of Science's core research strengths, including advanced materials, precision manufacturing, industrial automation, AI and machine-learning applications, and life-science instrumentation. Its sector focus favors hardware-heavy, patent-defensible technologies over pure software or consumer internet plays.

How does TUSIC differ from other Japanese university venture funds like UTokyo IPC?

While UTokyo IPC draws on the prestige and broad research base of Japan's top-ranked public university, TUSIC is anchored to an institution historically oriented toward applied industrial science and engineering. This gives TUSIC a pipeline weighted toward manufacturable, capital-efficient technology companies rather than the biotech and platform software plays that dominate other university venture portfolios in Japan.

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