Launch of SusHi Tech Global Funds Initiative

In its startup strategy 'Global Innovation Strategy 2.0 STARTUP & SCALEUP' formulated in November 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government established 'Global' and 'Scale-up' as pillars of its new initiatives to support companies aiming for explosive global growth. As part of this effort, it is building 'SusHi Tech Global Funds,' a fund platform designed to trigger growth by attracting domestic and international private capital that resonates with startup scaling.

To build this platform, Tokyo is creating two public-private partnership funds to strongly support the scaling of promising startups. The city is now calling for operating partners to manage these funds.

1 About SusHi Tech Global Funds

・ A fund platform where public-private partnership funds funded by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (including already established funds) and startup funds by private VCs certified by the government participate.

・ This year, we are recruiting operating partners for the two new public-private partnership funds that constitute the SusHi Tech Global Funds.

・ Furthermore, we will publicly solicit and certify private funds that align with the philosophy of SusHi Tech Global (https://sushitech-global.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/) and are committed to funding, global expansion support, and scale-up support for promising startups (recruitment scheduled for autumn 2026). Together with participating investors, we will create a flow of bold investment into companies that lead global innovation.

2 Eligible Applicants

(1) Global Growth Support Fund (Theme: Global x Strategic Growth Sectors)

(2) Scale-up Support Relay Fund (Theme: Secondary Investment)

Business operators who meet the requirements stipulated in the 'Operating Partner Application Guidelines' for each fund and operate the fund themselves as the General Partner (GP).

3 Application Period

From Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to Friday, June 19, 2026.

4 Evaluation and Selection

A selection committee will evaluate and select operating partners around September to October 2026. *If the number of applicants exceeds a certain threshold, a primary screening based on submitted documents will be conducted.

5 Other Information

For details and application procedures, please check the 'Operating Partner Application Guidelines' for each fund, which are posted on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website: https://www.startupandglobalfinancialcity.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/startup/initiatives/sushi-tech-global-funds/

This project is part of the '2050 Tokyo Strategy' promotion. Strategy 10 Startup: 'Fostering Startups to Succeed Globally.'