SMN Ventures
Corporate VCTokyo · Seed–Growth
Also known as SMNベンチャーズ株式会社
Investment thesis
SMN Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of SMN Corporation, investing to drive collaboration between the parent group and startups. It centers its activity on the digital marketing space and backs entrepreneurs who take on difficult problems and aim to create social impact. Its stated business is investment and incubation, reflecting a strategy grounded in the belief that investing in people shapes the future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SMN Ventures invest at?
- SMN Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does SMN Ventures focus on?
- SMN Ventures focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, Marketing Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is SMN Ventures located?
- SMN Ventures is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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