Universal Materials Incubator

Universal Materials Incubator, established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a venture capital firm specializing in investments within the materials and chemical industries. The company manages multiple funds, including its 2017 vintage fund targeting pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and manufacturing companies in Japan, and its 2022 vintage fund with a global focus on sectors such as life sciences, electronics, mobility, and chemicals.

Yoshitaka Gunji

Principal

Wataru Mizutani

Principal

Sayuri Nonaka

Principal

Kazuko Sato

Principal

Yosuke Yamamoto

Director

Past deals in Chemical

Scimplifi

Series B in 2025
Scimplifi operates as a business-to-business fulfillment platform that focuses on sourcing and manufacturing specialty chemicals. The company utilizes a science-driven approach, featuring in-house teams dedicated to value engineering, chemical processes, and analytical research. Its technology-enabled platform enhances transparency and simplifies navigation throughout the supply chain, allowing businesses to effectively manage their chemical requirements. Scimplifi serves various industries, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, and agrochemicals, by providing tailored solutions that address their unique needs.

iMicrobes

Seed Round in 2024
Industrial Microbes designs and builds microbes that produce better chemicals with lower costs and lower carbon emissions. We use greenhouse gases as the raw materials, including biogas, natural gas, and carbon dioxide. We scale our process with global chemical producers.

iPEACE223

Seed Round in 2024
iPEACE223 is a chemical company specializing in the production of green propylene from raw biomass materials through innovative zeolite catalyst technology. The company focuses on developing catalytic processes that efficiently extract propylene, which serves as a vital raw material for various chemical products. By leveraging this advanced technology, iPEACE223 offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution for propylene production, catering to the growing demand for environmentally friendly chemical manufacturing.

Tsubame BHB

Series B in 2022
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. The company aims to commercialize ammonia production using an innovative electride catalyst in small-scale plants. This technology addresses critical environmental and food-related issues while promoting sustainability. By enabling on-site ammonia synthesis under flexible conditions, Tsubame BHB helps clients lower their transportation and storage costs, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable ammonia supply chain.

Tsubame BHB

Seed Round in 2020
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. The company aims to commercialize ammonia production using an innovative electride catalyst in small-scale plants. This technology addresses critical environmental and food-related issues while promoting sustainability. By enabling on-site ammonia synthesis under flexible conditions, Tsubame BHB helps clients lower their transportation and storage costs, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable ammonia supply chain.

Tsubame BHB

Seed Round in 2019
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. The company aims to commercialize ammonia production using an innovative electride catalyst in small-scale plants. This technology addresses critical environmental and food-related issues while promoting sustainability. By enabling on-site ammonia synthesis under flexible conditions, Tsubame BHB helps clients lower their transportation and storage costs, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable ammonia supply chain.

Tsubame BHB

Funding Round in 2017
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. The company aims to commercialize ammonia production using an innovative electride catalyst in small-scale plants. This technology addresses critical environmental and food-related issues while promoting sustainability. By enabling on-site ammonia synthesis under flexible conditions, Tsubame BHB helps clients lower their transportation and storage costs, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable ammonia supply chain.

Goryo Chemical

Venture Round in 2016
Goryo Chemical, Inc. is a company based in Sapporo, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo, that specializes in the development and sales of fluorescent probes and functional dyes for chemical biology and bio applications. Founded in 2010, the company offers a range of products and services, including AcidiFluor, CalFluor, GlycoFluor, ProteoFluor, MetalloFluor, ROSFluor, and IndoCyanine green dye series, as well as bioluminescent probes and custom synthesis services. These probes are designed for cellular analysis, assay, and imaging, allowing for selective staining of acidic organelles like lysosomes and late endosomes, which can aid in medical diagnostics and treatment. Goryo Chemical serves a diverse customer base through a network of distributors both in Japan and internationally.
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