SMBC Nikko Securities
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Growth
Also known as ＳＭＢＣ日興証券株式会社
Investment thesis
SMBC Nikko Securities is a Japanese securities firm, tracing its origins to a stock brokerage founded in 1918 and part of the SMBC Group since October 2009, offering securities and financial services.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1Cybersecurity ×1Developer Tools ×1Gaming ×1
HQs:Japan×2
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathWOTA develops small-scale decentralized water recycling systems and autonomous water treatment control systems.
CleantechClimate TechHardwareImpact & Social GoodTokyo, JP
Yosuke Maeda(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Co-investorsDEEPCORE Inc.Development Bank of JapanMitsubishi UFJ Asset ManagementSumitomo Mitsui Trust BankDentsu VenturesHulic Startup+3 more
Brave is an internet company that makes a privacy-focused web browser and an independent search engine, offering built-in tools such as an ad and tracker blocker, VPN, AI assistant, crypto wallet, and a search API for developers and AI applications.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Brendan Eich(Founder & CEO)Brian Bondy(Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCoinbase VenturesDigital Currency GroupPage One VenturesPantera CapitalPropel Venture Partners+8 more
Brave group is a Japanese entertainment company that develops and produces IP and VTuber projects, including virtual talent groups and related media.
Creator EconomyGamingMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsGlobal BrainShochiku VenturesSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.Tokyo University of Science Innovation CapitalCool Japan FundKirin Holdings+2 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBrave · bravegroup.co.jp · Apr 22, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SMBC Nikko Securities invest at?
- SMBC Nikko Securities invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does SMBC Nikko Securities focus on?
- SMBC Nikko Securities focuses on Fintech, Sector Agnostic.
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