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
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 8 of 12 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Healthtech ×3Consumer ×2Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2Medical Devices ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:Japan×8
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAPTO 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))
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)Emi Matsuoka(COO)
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+5 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
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
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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
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies株式会社BALLAS · thesaasnews.com · Apr 23, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- 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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