Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital
Corporate VCTokyo · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Also known as 三井住友海上キャピタル株式会社
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Investment thesis
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital is a Japanese corporate venture capital firm that invests in startup companies, aiming to help build a prosperous future together with the companies it backs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 12 of 16 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Hardware ×4Healthtech ×4Consumer ×3Deep Tech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2
HQs:Japan×11
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22022 · 13 dated
APTO provides AI training data services, including data annotation (harBest Annotation) and expert-labeled datasets across formats such as 3D/LiDAR, text, audio, video, and images.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureTokyo, JP
Ryo Takashina(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))in
Co-investorsANOBAKACanal VenturesGREE Ventures
FUNDiT acquires and operates small to mid-sized IT businesses using AI and big data analysis for M&A targeting and operational improvement.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareShinagawa, JP
Co-investorsShizuoka CapitalDual Bridge CapitalJapan Post Insurance NEXT PartnersMitsubishi UFJ CapitalNANKAI NEXT VenturesUNITED+2 more
Global Vascular develops medical devices based on its BioDiamond Technology, including antithrombotic diamond (F-DLC) coatings, drug-eluting stents, and catheters for vascular and interventional treatments.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsTokyo, JP
Kenta Bito(Founder & CEO)inShunto Maegawa(Founder & CTO)inEmi Matsuoka(COO)in
BoardTerumitsu Hasebe(Director)
Co-investorsFast Track InitiativeTokyo University of Science Innovation CapitalMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
Ookuma Diamond Device develops diamond semiconductor technology, aiming to apply diamond-based devices across various fields.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSapporo, JP
星川 尚久(代表者 (Representative))
Co-investorsaSTARTCoral CapitalGlobis Capital PartnersFFG Venture Business PartnersHokuhoku CapitalSMBC Venture Capital+1 more
Kyash is a Japanese mobile payment app that lets users load funds into their balance from bank accounts, credit or debit cards, Pay-easy, and dedicated deposit accounts, with no deposit fees and options for scheduled or automatic top-ups.
ConsumerFintechTokyo, JP
Shinichi Takatori(Representative Director & President (Founder))in
Co-investorsAltos VenturesBlock IncGoodwater CapitalGreyhound CapitalJAFCO GroupMizuho Capital+7 more
Smart119 develops ICT-based technology aimed at solving problems in medical and emergency care settings to help treat more patients.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesKagoshima, JP
中田 孝明(代表取締役)菊永 満(代表取締役社長)
Co-investorsNissay CapitalPKSHA Technology CapitalSony Ventures Corporation
MiraiSpeaker develops audio hardware products and assistive hearing technology for aging populations, enabling seniors to experience enriched lives through technology.
ConsumerHardwareHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
山地 浩
Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.TOPPAN Holdings
Mirai Speaker (株式会社ミライスピーカー) plans, develops, manufactures, and sells age-tech audio products such as the "Mirai Speaker" and "Mirai Speaker Ear," aimed at making longer lifespans more comfortable through technology.
ConsumerHardwareHealthtechLongevityTokyo, JP
Hiroshi Yamaji(代表取締役社長/CEO)
Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.TOPPAN HoldingsIyogin Capital
ArkEdge Space designs, builds, and operates microsatellites and satellite constellations, and provides related components, software, and satellite ground station operation services.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechTokyo, JP
Takayoshi Fukuyo(代表取締役CEO)inRyohei Takahashi(取締役Co-CTO)inKanta Yanagida(取締役Co-CTO)inSeigo Morita(執行役員CFO)Tomoaki Yasuda(執行役員CSO)inKota Kakihara(執行役員Co-CTO)in
Co-investorsHulic StartupJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsShizuoka CapitalUntroD CapitalWiL
Mento operates a multi-currency stablecoin platform that brings world currencies onchain, offering decentralized stablecoins pegged to major and emerging market currencies (from USD, EUR, and JPY to the Kenyan Shilling and Nigerian Naira).
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsFlori Ventures
Smart Craft is a cloud-based manufacturing execution system that digitizes factory operations from production planning through data collection and analysis.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCloud Computing
Co-investorsANOBAKAGenesia VenturesMitsubishi UFJ CapitalOmron Ventures
BALLAS designs, develops, manufactures, and sells construction materials.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Co-investorsANOBAKAGlobal Brainmint VCAozora Corporate InvestmentDaiwa House VenturesKyoto Capital Partners+4 more
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Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMento · venturedailydigest.com · Sep 10, 2026
Smart Craft · thesaasnews.com · Jul 3, 2026
株式会社BALLAS · thesaasnews.com · Apr 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital made?
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital has 16 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital invest at?
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital's typical check size?
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital typically writes checks of $1.1M – $198M.
- What sectors does Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital focus on?
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, PropTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital located?
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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