Launch of SusHi Tech Global Funds Initiative
Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun accepting applications for operating partners of its new 'SusHi Tech Global Funds,' a public-private partnership initiative to support startup growth.
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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.'
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.'
FAQ
Where can I apply for SusHi Tech Global Funds?
Please review the 'Operating Partner Application Guidelines' on the official Tokyo Metropolitan Government website and follow the specified application procedure.
What is secondary investment?
It is an investment method where an investor acquires issued shares of a startup to provide continued support for its scaling up.
Who is eligible to apply?
Entities that meet the requirements set forth in the 'Operating Partner Application Guidelines' and intend to operate the fund as a General Partner (GP).