Universal Materials Incubator

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Universal Materials Incubator is a venture capital firm specializing in investments within the materials, chemical, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors.

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 offering tailored solutions for sourcing and manufacturing innovative chemistries. Its science-first platform combines in-house expertise with tech-enabled transparency across the supply chain, serving industries like pharmaceuticals, personal care, and agrochemicals.

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 technology company specializing in the development of zeolite catalyst processes. Its core innovation lies in extracting propylene from raw biomass materials, offering an efficient and cost-effective solution for chemical product production.

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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