UTEC is a seed/early stage technology focused venture capital firm associated with The University of Tokyo, in Japan. UTEC has approximately $800 million under management, and is currently investing from its fifth of approximately $300 million established in 2021. Having preferential access to the University's inventions and its network beyond, UTEC works closely with entrepreneurs and researchers as scientific founders to co-found companies which will contribute to society through business based upon innovations. UTEC has invested in over 100 startups in Japan, US, Europe, SE Asia and India