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UTokyo IPC Fund 2
University of Tokyo Innovation Platform
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 UTokyo IPC Fund 2
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.
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Notable Investments
25 companies invested through IPC Fund 1, Abies Ventures Fund II (LP investment), KUC Fund II (LP investment), Over 70 university-affiliated startups across all funds
Verified 29 March 2026 · Sources: Fusion42 review
Frequently asked questions
- 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.