Universal Materials Incubator
Overview
Universal Materials Incubator (UMI) is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that aims to foster exceptional material and chemical industries in Japan by bridging academic research and commercial production . The firm focuses its investment on venture companies with post-R&D stage technologies . UMI provides a platform for the creation of new businesses in the chemical and material science fields .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLASTECH Inc. | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Polyuse Inc. | Dec 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| EF Polymer | Sep 2025 | Series B | Lead |
| Fermelanta, Inc. | Aug 2025 | Series A | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Universal Materials Incubator based?
Universal Materials Incubator is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was Universal Materials Incubator founded?
Universal Materials Incubator was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Universal Materials Incubator have?
Universal Materials Incubator has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Universal Materials Incubator's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include POLASTECH Inc., Polyuse Inc., EF Polymer, Fermelanta, Inc., EF Polymer.
What was Universal Materials Incubator's most recent investment?
Universal Materials Incubator's most recent investment on Caplight was in POLASTECH Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Universal Materials Incubator focus on?
Universal Materials Incubator focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Universal Materials Incubator focus on?
Universal Materials Incubator typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Universal Materials Incubator's AUM?
Universal Materials Incubator's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.