MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP)

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Funds · 1

• MUIP Flagship Fund (No.Ⅰ-Ⅲ) — $550M Jan 2019

Q&A

What is MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) and when was it established?

MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), established in 2019 to drive open innovation by investing in and collaborating with startups globally.

What is the total AUM for MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP)?

MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) manages five funds totaling approximately $650 million in assets under management.

Which sectors does MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) primarily focus on for investments?

MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) focuses on sectors such as lending, payments, wealth and asset management, capital markets, banking software, vertical software, sustainability, and discovery.

Can you name some notable portfolio companies of MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP)?

Notable portfolio companies of MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) include Bluevine, a small business banking solution, and ChargeAfter, an instant consumer financing solution.

What is the primary geographic focus for MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP)'s investments?

MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) invests in and collaborates with startups globally.

What is the role of MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) for its portfolio companies?

MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) serves as a gateway for startups to synergistic partnerships with various MUFG departments, aiming to transform finance and provide easier access to optimal financial services.

What is the investment range for MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP)?

MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) has an investment range of $20M - $176M.

Who are the key executives at MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP)?

The key executives at MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) include Nobutake Suzuki, President and CEO, and Takashi Sano, Chief Investment Officer.