Investment
UTokyo IPC invests in startups that strive to implement academia-linked deep tech in society,
with the goal of expanding the University of Tokyo’s innovation ecosystem.
UTokyo IPC gives back to society through the successes born from the University of Tokyo’s academic, educational and research endeavors.
Furthermore, we aim to achieve environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our investment activities. We do so out of a commitment to serve the global public, as stated in the University of Tokyo Charter, and to be a responsible member of society.
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
- 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
- 2024
- 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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- 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.
