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UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners

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Company: UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
Description: UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners is a prominent seed and early-stage technology-focused venture capital firm linked with The University of Tokyo in Japan. With approximately 800 million yen under management, UTEC is actively investing from its fifth fund, which amounts to around 300 million yen and was established in 2021. The firm benefits from preferential access to the University’s inventions and extensive network, allowing it to foster close collaborations with entrepreneurs and researchers who serve as scientific founders. By co-founding companies rooted in innovative ideas, UTEC aims to contribute positively to society through these business ventures. To date, UTEC has invested in over 100 startups across Japan, the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and India, demonstrating its commitment to supporting groundbreaking technology and innovative solutions on a global scale.
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/utec
Domain: http://www.ut-ec.co.jp/
Founded: 2004
Location: Bunkyo-ku,, Tokyo
Address: The University of Tokyo South Clinical Research Bldg. 3F,, 7-3-1 Hongo,, Bunkyo-ku,, Tokyo 113-8485, JP
Size: 11-50 employees

Direct Contacts

Name: Vikram Pavate
Title: Strategic Advisor
Email: Direct Email
Company: UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vikram-pavate-7743884
Industry: Venture Capital and Private Equity
Location: San Francisco, California
Company Facebook: https://facebook.com/utecvc/