University of Tokyo Innovation Platform | UTokyo IPC Fund 2

vc$221MCo-invests

◆ Fund Size

$221M

◆ Location

Japan

◆ Investment Thesis

Invests in spinouts from the University of Tokyo and large corporate carve-outs that leverage academic capabilities or research assets.

◆ About University of Tokyo Innovation Platform

UTokyo IPC Fund 2 (AOI Fund) is a ¥25.6 billion ($221M) venture investment fund focused on corporate spinoffs, joint ventures, and seed-stage startups that leverage industry-established assets and academia-nurtured research outputs from the University of Tokyo. The fund targets deep tech innovations and university-originated startups, operating through a collaborative ecosystem connecting academia, industry, and venture capital.

◆ Sectors

Drug DiscoveryAdvanced MaterialsStreaming & MediaOther

◆ Stages

seed

◆ Geography Focus

Japan

◆ Notable Investments

25 companies invested through IPC Fund 1Abies Ventures Fund II (LP investment)KUC Fund II (LP investment)Over 70 university-affiliated startups across all funds

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does UTokyo IPC Fund 2 invest in?

UTokyo IPC Fund 2 invests in Drug Discovery, Advanced Materials, Streaming & Media and Other at the seed stage.

Which geographies does UTokyo IPC Fund 2 focus on?

UTokyo IPC Fund 2 focuses on Japan, and is headquartered in Japan.