Real Tech Holdings, which has been managing the deep tech venture capital fund “Real Tech Funds”, has been relaunched as “UntroD Capital”. UntroD, derived from the word “untrodden,” aims to venture into uncharted territories where there is a societal need but no established flow of capital. UntroD will continue to create a funnel of capital and talent into uncharted territories by demonstrating economic viability.

Starting April 1, 2024, Akihiko Nagata, co-founder of Real Tech Fund and long-time leader of Euglena Co., Ltd., has returned as the President and CEO of UntroD to lead this new chapter together with co-founder Dr. Yukihiro Maru.

In 2015, Real Tech Holdings established the “Real Tech Funds” to invest in innovative deep tech startups addressing social and environmental challenges, which we call Real Tech. Despite the lack of recognition for deep tech at the time, we recognized the potential for both social and economic impact. Over the past nine years, deep tech has gained significant traction with investors, governments, and stock exchanges, validating our early vision.

Our pioneering efforts have led to the management of over 30 billion yen across multiple funds, including the Japan Fund, which focuses on investing in Japanese deep-tech startups, and the Global Fund, which focuses on investing in deep-tech startups in Southeast Asia. We have invested in more than 100 seed and early-stage deep tech startups, providing comprehensive support to drive their growth and impact over the past years.

In 2024, an incubation facility for manufacturing startups called the Center of Garage Malaysia was established, and we have strengthened the system for discovering

We will continue to be the capital that plants the first seeds in “untrodden territories” necessary for the society and environment, nurturing the first trees and growing them into the forest with our partners. This approach, which we call UntroD Capitalism, is the fastest and most effective way to move society in the right direction and mobilize global capital.

UntroD Capital Asia, which manages Real Tech Global Funds, is pleased to announce the successful first closing of its Global Fund II. Since establishing its Global Fund I in 2020, we have been committed to investing in Southeast Asia and beyond, recognizing the growing need for science and engineering-led innovations to address the region’s pressing environmental and social challenges. The first close is supported by diversified industry leaders both from Japan and Southeast Asia.
Through Global Fund I, we have invested in close to 20 startups that are pivotal in tackling regional challenges. As Southeast Asia continues to emerge as a global growth engine, we will continue to support early-stage opportunities, primarily between seed-stage and series B with Global Fund II.

“We believe bridging the gaps between Southeast Asia, Japan, and the global deep-tech ecosystem is essential in solving deep-issues that the world faces,” said Dr. Yukihiro Maru. “By fostering collaboration and knowledge-manufacturing across borders, we can accelerate the development and adoption of transformative technologies that address critical challenges facing our region and the world.”

UntroD is expected to hold its final close for Global Fund II in 2025. For any inquiries, please contact contact_sg@untrod.inc.

About Untrod Capital Asia

Real Tech Holdings has changed its name to “UntroD Capital”. We have also revamped our website to embody our mission.

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UntroD Capital Asia

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