Investment
UTokyo IPC invests in startups that strive to implement academia-linked deep tech in society,
acting as a driving force in advancing the innovation ecosystem originating from academia.
UTokyo IPC invests in startups that strive to implement academia-linked deep tech in society, leveraging the academic and research outputs generated by academia—led by the University of Tokyo—to create businesses that contribute back to society. Inheriting the University of Tokyo’s commitment to the public good, UTokyo IPC acts as a responsible investor in all its activities.
Fund Overview
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IPC Fund 1
- Established
- December 2016
- Period
- 15 years
- Size
- JPY 25 billion
- Purpose:
- Direct investment in startups connected to the University of Tokyo
Investment in private sector venture capital funds
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AOI Fund 1
- Established
- January 2020
- Period
- 15 years
- Size
- JPY 25.6 billion
- Purpose:
- Investment to establish joint ventures and execute carve outs
Investment in pre-seed startups partnered with business companies
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ASA Fund
- Established
- February 2025
- Period
- 15 years
- Size
- -
- Purpose:
- Invests in academic VC funds and similar vehicles that support academic startups using a “fund of funds” approach.
Limited Partners
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- The University of Tokyo
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Government
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- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
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- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
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- SBI Group
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- Hakuhodo Inc.
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- DBJ Group
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- Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
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- Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.
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- Daikin Industries, Ltd.
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- Zeon Corporation
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- The Norinchukin Bank
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- TOKYU LAND CORPORATION
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- The Keiyo Bank,Ltd.
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- The Yamanashi Chuo Bank, Ltd.
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- The Jonan Shinkin Bank
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- Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
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- IPO・Exited
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- Investments in venture capital funds
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- Investment Principle
- The University of Tokyo aspires to form a global base for knowledge collaboration over the next 70 years to help create the future of human society. It aims to become the focal point of reform into a knowledge-intensive society, in line with the University of Tokyo Charter, which states to serve the global public.
