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UTokyo Innovation Platform
UTokyo Innovation Platform was established in 2016. It functions as the primary vehicle for commercializing research from the University of Tokyo and other...
UTokyo Innovation Platform
UTokyo Innovation Platform was established in 2016. It functions as the primary vehicle for commercializing research from the University of Tokyo and other Japanese public universities. The firm pursues venture capital across seed, early and growth stages. It allocates to direct equity, spin-offs and fund-of-funds commitments. Confirmed focus areas include pharmaceuticals, aerospace, IT, AI and robotics. Geographic reach covers Japan and selected international markets where university-linked technology appears. No dated operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. Team size and additional offices remain undisclosed. The firm’s structure ties investment decisions to university research pipelines rather than external LP mandates.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2016
AUM
297 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Japan
City
Tokyo
Corporate office
South Clinical Research Building, 261 Entrepreneur Lab 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 113-8485
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at UTokyo Innovation Platform?
No named principals or investment committee members are disclosed in public records.
Does UTokyo Innovation Platform participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm makes both direct investments and LP commitments to Japan-based venture capital funds.
What investment stages does UTokyo Innovation Platform typically target?
Activity spans seed, early-stage and growth rounds, plus spin-offs from university research.
Where does the underlying mandate originate?
The platform originates from the University of Tokyo to commercialize research from Japanese public universities.
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