--- title: OUVC | ABOUT US image: https://www.ouvc.co.jp/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ouvc/img/common/ogp.png description: 会社概要の紹介ぺージです。大阪大学ベンチャーキャピタルは、大阪大学を始めとする国立大学の世界屈指の研究成果の社会創出を目指し、投資を通じて大学発の新産業の事業化及び事業支援を行います。 --- [![](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ouvc/img/common/header_logo.svg)](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/?hsLang=en) - [ABOUT US](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/aboutus) - [![](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ouvc/img/common/headerBtn_company.jpg) COMPANY](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/aboutus) - [![](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ouvc/img/common/headerBtn_fund.jpg) FUND](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/fund?hsLang=en) - [NEWS](https://blog.ouvc.co.jp/en/?hsLang=en) - [PORTFOLIO](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/portfolio?hsLang=en) - [MEMBER](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/member?hsLang=en) - [CONTACT](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/contact?hsLang=en) - [JP](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/aboutus?hsLang=ja)/EN [JP](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/aboutus?hsLang=ja)/EN [![](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ouvc/img/common/header_logo.svg)](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/?hsLang=en) - [ABOUT US](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/aboutus) - [COMPANY](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/aboutus) - [FUND](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/fund?hsLang=en) - [NEWS](https://blog.ouvc.co.jp/?hsLang=en) - [PORTFOLIO](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/portfolio?hsLang=en) - [MEMBER](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/member?hsLang=en) - [CONTACT](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/en/contact?hsLang=en) ## ABOUT US [HOME](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/?hsLang=en) About Us ![代表取締役社長　魚谷 晃](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ouvc/img/aboutus/greeting_img01-new.png) Osaka University Venture Capital Co., Ltd. was established in 2014 as a wholly owned subsidiary of The University of Osaka, with the mission of translating the intellectual assets and research achievements of Japanese universities into real-world impact. Our goal is to foster the creation and growth of innovative startups by bridging academia and industry to address societal challenges and generate new value. Japan’s universities are home to researchers with world-class expertise and groundbreaking technologies; however, many of these academic insights have yet to be fully implemented in society. As a bridge between academia and industry, we go beyond providing financial support—we offer comprehensive backing that includes management support, business development, talent network formation, and the promotion of collaboration among academia, industry, and government. In today’s world, global challenges such as climate change, healthcare, energy, and security require urgent and coordinated responses. We are committed to nurturing startups with a global perspective and competitive edge, leveraging the world-class research and networks of Japanese universities to empower entrepreneurs who are ready to take on international markets. While rooted in The University of Osaka, our mission extends to partnering with the broader Japanese academic community to ensure that its knowledge benefits society as a whole. We sincerely appreciate your continued understanding and support. CEO Akira Uotani ### Mission Creating a prosperous future by harnessing academic knowledge ### Vision Becoming a driving force behind a venture ecosystem that changes the world ### Value Keep challenging. Keep learning. Keep evolving. | Company name | Osaka University Venture Capital Co., Ltd. | | --- | --- | | Address | **Head Office** 3F,TechnoAlliance Complex, 2-8 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka 565-0871 **Silicon Valley Office** 4 West 4th Avenue, Floor 6 San Mateo, California 94402 | | Business | Investment (Supporting the Utilization of Specified Research Results, Specified by Act on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness) | | Founded in | December 2014 | | Capital | 35million JPY | | Stockholder | The University of Osaka (100%) | | Board Members | - CEO Akira UOTANI - Directors Ryuji YAMADA Masaaki NOMURA Shingo ICHIMURA Katsuyuki KAWATSURA - Corporate Auditors Yasushi FUJIO Taichiro UEMORI | ![会社外観](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ouvc/img/aboutus/access01.jpg) ![会社周辺地図](https://www.ouvc.co.jp/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ouvc/img/aboutus/access02.png) ### ACCESS Address 3F, TechnoAlliance Complex, 2-8 Yamadaoka, Suita City Osaka 565-0871 JAPAN Visiting us ・20’ on foot from Kita-senri Station on Hankyu railway ・10’ on foot from Handai-Byoin-Mae Station on Monorail ・Hankyu Bus for Handai-Honbu-Mae or Ibaraki-Mihogaoka at Senri-Chuo. 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