SMBC Venture Capital
Venture capitalTokyo · Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 9 of 133 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Biotech ×1
HQs:Japan×10
Investments · showing 60 of 133
founders shown can be your intro pathExergy Power Systems develops and operates hybrid battery energy storage systems (BESS) and energy management systems for large-scale power consumers, factories, hospitals, and grid operators seeking to achieve net-zero targets. The company integrates renewable energy backup solutions into existing facilities across Japan, UK, and Ireland.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyTokyo, JP
<UNKNOWN>Dr Miura Daisuke(CEO)
Hakki Africa develops credit scoring algorithms and APIs for microfinance institutions and emerging market financial services in Africa, serving underbanked populations lacking formal credit history. The company also offers used car financing services leveraging its proprietary credit scoring technology.
AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSTokyo, JP
REIJI KOBAYASHIKOJI TOKIDA(Co-Founder/COO)
Helpfeel provides a knowledge data platform that uses search technology and AI to organize and deliver company knowledge to customers and employees. The platform bridges information gaps between enterprises and their stakeholders by converting dormant organizational knowledge into actionable information.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS京都, JP
洛西 一周 (Shūichi Nagata)(代表取締役/CEO)
Luup operates an electric micro-mobility sharing service providing electric kick scooters and pedal-assist bicycles for short urban trips in Japan. The company aims to build transportation infrastructure that makes neighborhoods as accessible as train stations.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP
New Innovations develops OMO (Online-Merge-Offline) services and solutions, along with robots for industrial automation. The company aims to automate operations across various industries.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSaaSTokyo, JP
Keito Nakao(Co-CEO & CTO)Tsutomu Yamada(Co-CEO)
Schoo is an online learning platform offering live and on-demand courses for individual learners, with premium membership providing unlimited access to recorded lessons and exclusive content.
EdTechFuture of WorkSaaS
Veritas In Silico develops AI-driven drug discovery platforms targeting RNA and nucleic acid-based therapeutics, partnering with pharmaceutical companies for small molecule and mRNA drug creation.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesKawasaki, JP
Shingo Nakamura(CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SMBC Venture Capital invest at?
- SMBC Venture Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does SMBC Venture Capital focus on?
- SMBC Venture Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Medical Devices, New Materials, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is SMBC Venture Capital located?
- SMBC Venture Capital is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.