Utec (Japan)

Overview

UTEC (The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners), founded 2004, is an independent Japanese VC firm collaborating closely with the University of Tokyo and other leading universities. Manages six core funds totaling roughly JPY130bn (~$1bn) AUM after its 2025 UTEC 6 fund (USD326M) closed; has invested in 150+ startups with 20 IPOs and 22 M&A exits, including PeptiDream and Mujin.

Key Facts

Type

Asset Manager