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

Past deals in Chemical

Scimplifi

Series B in 2025
Scimplifi is a B2B fulfillment platform focused on sourcing and manufacturing specialty chemicals. The company employs a science-first approach, integrating in-house value engineering teams that specialize in chemical, process, and analytical research. Its technology-enabled system enhances transparency and simplifies navigation throughout the supply chain. By providing customized solutions, Scimplifi enables businesses in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, and agrochemicals, to efficiently manage their chemical requirements.

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 focused on the production of green propylene from raw biomass materials through the use of advanced zeolite catalyst technology. The company specializes in developing catalytic processes that efficiently extract propylene, a crucial raw material for various chemical products. By leveraging innovative processes, iPEACE223 aims to provide businesses with a cost-effective and sustainable solution for propylene production, contributing to the growing demand for environmentally friendly chemical alternatives.

Tsubame BHB

Series B in 2022
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. Founded in 2017, Tsubame focuses on commercializing ammonia synthesis through innovative electride catalyst technology, which allows for flexible production conditions. The company's systems are designed for small-scale plants, addressing critical environmental and food-related challenges while promoting a sustainable society. By enabling on-site ammonia production, Tsubame aims to reduce transportation and storage costs for its clients, contributing to more efficient resource management.

Tsubame BHB

Seed Round in 2020
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. Founded in 2017, Tsubame focuses on commercializing ammonia synthesis through innovative electride catalyst technology, which allows for flexible production conditions. The company's systems are designed for small-scale plants, addressing critical environmental and food-related challenges while promoting a sustainable society. By enabling on-site ammonia production, Tsubame aims to reduce transportation and storage costs for its clients, contributing to more efficient resource management.

Tsubame BHB

Seed Round in 2019
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. Founded in 2017, Tsubame focuses on commercializing ammonia synthesis through innovative electride catalyst technology, which allows for flexible production conditions. The company's systems are designed for small-scale plants, addressing critical environmental and food-related challenges while promoting a sustainable society. By enabling on-site ammonia production, Tsubame aims to reduce transportation and storage costs for its clients, contributing to more efficient resource management.

Tsubame BHB

Funding Round in 2017
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. Founded in 2017, Tsubame focuses on commercializing ammonia synthesis through innovative electride catalyst technology, which allows for flexible production conditions. The company's systems are designed for small-scale plants, addressing critical environmental and food-related challenges while promoting a sustainable society. By enabling on-site ammonia production, Tsubame aims to reduce transportation and storage costs for its clients, contributing to more efficient resource management.

Goryo Chemical

Venture Round in 2016
Goryo Chemical, Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in the development of fluorescent probes and functional dyes for applications in chemical biology and diagnostics. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Sapporo, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company offers a range of products including AcidiFluor, CalFluor, GlycoFluor, and MetalloFluor, among others. These fluorescent probes are designed for cellular analysis, assay, and imaging, enabling selective staining of acidic organelles such as lysosomes and late endosomes. Goryo Chemical also provides bioluminescent probes, labeling services, and custom synthesis, catering to various needs in molecularly-targeted drug and immunoassay applications. The company serves its customers through a network of distributors both domestically and internationally.
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