UMI Ventures undertakes equity investments in the chemical and material science fields, which were considered difficult in the past due to the need for professional expertise and insights.
We provide a platform for the creation of new businesses, connecting not only chemical and material companies, but a broad range of other user industries as well.

Investment stage

We leverage our expertise in new business creation in the material and chemical industries to verify the reliability of venture investments in these fields, based on four assumptions: (1) Identification of business stages, and investments concentrated in stages 2 and 3; (2) Provision of appropriate equity investment; (3) Active collaborations with large corporations; and (4) Comprehensive hands-on management support.

Business stages in the material and chemical industries

Business stages in the material and chemical industries

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Concept of Venture Capital dedicated to material and chemicals

Concept of Venture Capital dedicated to material and chemicals

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Concept Movie

This video introduces UMI's activities as a platform for the materials and chemical industries.

Outline of Operating Fund

Name
UMI Ⅰ Investment Limited Partnership
Total Commitment
10.01 billion JPY
Established
January 1, 2016
Duration
March 31, 2028
Name
UMI Ⅱ Investment Limited Partnership
Total Commitment
9.51 billion JPY
Established
April 1, 2019
Duration
March 31, 2029
(Possible duration would be until March 31, 2031）
Name
UMI Ⅲ Investment Limited Partnership
Total Commitment
10.01 billion JPY
Established
October 7, 2022
Duration
October 6, 2032
(Possible duration would be until October 6, 2034）
Name
UMI Ⅲ Decarbonization Investment Limited Partnership
Total Commitment
2,310 million JPY
Established
January 1, 2023
Duration
October 6, 2032
(Possible duration would be until October 6, 2034）
Name
UMI Ⅲ Decarbonization Tokyo Investment Limited Partnership
Total Commitment
1,010 million JPY
Established
September 15, 2023
Duration
October 6, 2032
(Possible duration would be until October 6, 2034）

Company Profile

Company Name
UMI Ventures Co., Ltd.
Capital and Capital Reserve
10 million JPY
Main Shareholder
Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd.
Established
January 30, 2026
Address
Konwa Bldg. 2F
1-12-22 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
TEL +81-3-5148-5241　FAX +81-3-5148-5242 MAP
Board of Directors
  • Yosuke Yamamoto
  • Shosuke Kiba
  • Wataru Mizutani