Rising Edge

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“Rising Edge” presented by UTEC, is a show about the stories and people behind science and technology startups — built from Japan or built with Japan, the land of the rising sun. It features industry leaders, entrepreneurs, technology experts and investors contributing to the future of Japan. UTEC is one of Asia's oldest and largest deep-tech VC firms. Since 2004, UTEC has raised 6 funds with over $1B dollar AUM with a track record of 21 IPOs & 22 M&As. Learn more about us on www.ut-ec.co.jp/english and follow us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/utec

Episodes

  1. Aug 6

    #1 The Past, Present and Future of Japanese Venture Capital

    Tomotaka (Tommy) Goji began his career at Japan's METI (the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) where he helped draft the Limited Partnership Act that gave Japanese venture funds their legal footing. He later left government to co-found UTEC, building a firm under the very framework he had helped create. Two decades on, he leads UTEC as CEO, chairs the Japan Venture Capital Association (JVCA), and teaches science and technology entrepreneurship at The University of Tokyo. In the first ever episode of Rising Edge, UTEC Partner Kiran Mysore talks with Goji about the origins, building, and future of Japanese venture capital. Agenda: 00:00 Introduction: Rising Edge, UTEC, and guest Tomotaka Goji 02:59 Drafting Japan's Limited Partnership Act at METI 05:30 The LP Act and the TSE Mothers Market that launched the Japanese ecosystem 07:24 Studying at Stanford and betting on early-stage deep tech 11:30 Founding UTEC in 2004 and keeping it independent 16:24 PeptiDream’s IPO and diversifying exits 22:13 Taking the portfolio global and teaching the next generation 26:26 From law to a data science PhD, and AI in investing 29:48 Leading the JVCA and the outlook for the next decade Links: UTEC (University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners)Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred LansingJapan Venture Capital Association (JVCA)Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth MarketPeptiDream Connect with the guest Tomotaka Goji and host Kiran Mysore: Tomotaka GojiKiran Mysore Stay tuned for more stories from the land of the rising sun!

    #1 The Past, Present and Future of Japanese Venture Capital

  2. Jul 30

    #0 Rising Edge Trailer

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“Rising Edge” presented by UTEC, is a show about the stories and people behind science and technology startups — built from Japan or built with Japan, the land of the rising sun. It features industry leaders, entrepreneurs, technology experts and investors contributing to the future of Japan. UTEC is one of Asia's oldest and largest deep-tech VC firms. Since 2004, UTEC has raised 6 funds with over $1B dollar AUM with a track record of 21 IPOs & 22 M&As. Learn more about us on www.ut-ec.co.jp/english and follow us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/utec

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  • Creator
    UTEC
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UTEC
  • Show Website
    Rising Edge