Universal Materials Incubator
Tokyo, Tokyoumi.co.jp
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyuse Inc. | Dec 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| EF Polymer | Sep 2025 | Series B | Lead |
| Fermelanta, Inc. | Aug 2025 | Series A | Lead |
| EF Polymer | Apr 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Scimplify | Mar 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
