Sony Ventures Corporation
Corporate VCTokyo · Seed–Growth · 47 people tracked
Also known as ソニーベンチャーズ株式会社
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Investment thesis
The fund invests in transformational, technology-driven startups across consumer and enterprise markets, focusing on DeepTech, Entertainment, EnterpriseTech, Fintech/DLT, ClimateTech, and Location-Based Entertainment. Building on Sony's heritage of innovation, it acts as a bridge to Sony, offering portfolio companies technical and business expertise, intellectual property, R&D, and access to a global partner network to help them scale. The team champions founders, orchestrates connections within Sony and beyond, and values diverse global perspectives. It emphasizes companies with early ESG awareness, viewing environmental, social, and governance considerations as central to creating long-term value, and integrates ESG into its investment process.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 47 people
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What they invest in
from 154 of 201 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×80SaaS ×43Enterprise Software ×24Fintech ×23Healthtech ×23Digital Health ×22Deep Tech ×20Hardware ×19
HQs:Japan×67United States×46India×6United Kingdom×3Canada×1Switzerland×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 120 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×692 founders×353 founders×104+ founders×6
Where their founders studiedfrom 106 founders with education data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×8Keio University ×7The University of Tokyo ×7University of California, Berkeley ×6ETH Zürich ×3Harvard University ×3University of Cambridge ×3Boston University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 105 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×31Computer Science ×25Business & Management ×15Finance & Accounting ×7Economics ×5Humanities ×5Life Sciences ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 118 founders with career history
McKinsey & Company ×4Nokia ×3AOR LTD. ×2Carnegie Mellon University ×2Cloudian ×2DeepMind ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Lendingkart ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Techstars ×6Y Combinator ×5500 Global ×3Plug and Play Ventures ×2
27 founders hold a PhD · 20 hold an MBA (of 112 with degree data)
Investments · 201 tracked
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Carry1st provides payment processing, game distribution, and marketing services for publishers entering African and Middle Eastern markets.
B2B MarketplacesFintechGaming
Lucy Hoffman(Founder)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAvenir Growth CapitalCapria VenturesCRE Venture Capital+11 more
Junji Adachi(Founder)in
Co-investorsCelesta CapitalCelesta CapitalDBJ CapitalKyoto University Innovation CapitalMCP Asset ManagementMIRAI SOUZOU+2 more
Shippio operates as a digital freight forwarder in Japan, offering cloud software and international logistics (forwarding) operations to shippers and logistics providers.
AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP
Takanori Sato(Founder)inTakashi TsuchiyainTsuyoshi Niwain
Co-investors500 GlobalCoral CapitalDBJ CapitalDelight VenturesDnx VenturesEnergy & Environment Investment+8 more
2D Photonics develops graphene-integrated photonics technology for optical transceivers and interconnects used in data-intensive applications such as generative AI workloads.
Deep TechSemiconductors
Co-investorsBosch VenturesIndaco Venture PartnersRobert Bosch Venture CapitalCDP Venture CapitalJoin Capital
Activ Surgical develops intraoperative surgical intelligence technology for surgeons, using AR, AI, machine learning, and sensing to display physiological structures and functions not visible to the naked eye.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US
Peter Kim(Director)inMichael Ruehlman(Executive Officer)inTodd Usen(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardEmily Casey(Director)Ashok Krishnamurthi(Director)inDavid Wells(Director)
Co-investorsReimagined VenturesAlumni VenturesArtis VenturesBasecamp FundCastor VenturesCota Capital+8 more
Adinte builds Customer Data Platform (CDP) and retail media infrastructure for Japanese retailers and brand manufacturers, enabling targeted advertising and marketing across in-store digital signage, mobile apps, and e-commerce channels.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningIoTMarketing TechRetail TechKyoto, JP
Co-investorsMitsukoshi Isetan InnovationsOriental Land Innovations
Adrich is a consumer insights and smart replenishment platform using AI and IoT to give brands and retailers post-purchase data on how consumers use products and when supplies run low.
AI & Machine LearningIoTMarketing TechRetail TechPittsburgh, US
Adhithi Aji(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Langford(Director)Manish Sinha(Director)
Co-investorsXRCIDEA Fund Partners
Agility Robotics develops and deploys humanoid robots for warehouse automation and logistics operations.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSalem, US
Jonathan Hurst(Co-founder & Chief Robot Officer)inDamion Shelton(Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board)in
BoardBruce Leak(Director)inMatthew Ocko(Director)in
Co-investorsBig Brain HoldingsDCVC (Data Collective)HARPER COURT VENTURESManhattan Venture PartnersMFV PartnersNVentures+6 more
AirMap builds airspace information and traffic management software for low-altitude drone operations; acquired by DroneUp in 2021.
Santa Monica, US
Gregory McNeal(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Marcus(Founder)in
BoardBilal Zuberi(Director)in
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalComet LabsLux CapitalOne Planet GroupR/GA VenturesWonder Ventures+2 more
Algo Artis provides technology solutions to optimize social infrastructure by combining advanced technical expertise with deep understanding of on-site constraints.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
Board永田 健太郎
Co-investorsDIMENSIONK4 VenturesSalesforce VenturesDRONE FUNDMiyako CapitalUTEC
New York City, US
Jason Cohen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Lewis Cohen(Director)Karl Gemperli(Director)in
BoardNaoki Kamimaeda(Director)
Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Global BrainTechstarsBits x BitesHyperplane Venture Capital+1 more
Anzu is an in-game advertising company.
AdTechGamingMarketing TechTel Aviv, IL
Ben Fenster(Founder)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesEvolution VC PartnersGOAL VenturesSamsung NextSand Hill AngelsSprint Vc+4 more
Arkose Labs provides fraud and bot protection for enterprises including banks, gaming platforms, fintechs, and marketplaces.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Kevin Gosschalk(CEO)inMark Resnick(Executive Officer)
BoardNagraj Kashyap(Director)inJames Wu(Director)inDafina Toncheva(Director)inJeremiah Grossman(Director)
Co-investorsAspenwoodBallistic VenturesM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)SoftBank Vision FundTransition Level InvestmentsUS Venture Partners+2 more
Earthene provides an AI-powered platform for measuring, reducing and reporting CO2 emissions and ESG data across enterprise supply chains.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechSaaSTokyo, JP
Co-investorsDAIKIN INDUSTRIESEnergy & Environment InvestmentGMO VenturePartnersJERAMetaProp VenturesRicoh+3 more
Bastion provides stablecoin issuance infrastructure with compliance and security features, enabling institutions to launch USD-backed stablecoins with customizable issuer models.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzCogitent VenturesCoinbase VenturesSamsung NextSancus Ventures+3 more
GRID operates a data platform for multiplayer and competitive gaming that captures in-game actions and turns them into live data feeds, streaming, visualizations, and data-powered products.
Data & InfrastructureGamingSports TechBerlin, DE
Botrista operates a beverage automation platform for restaurants that prepares customizable drinks from thousands of recipes across multiple categories in under 20 seconds.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechHardwareRoboticsSaaS
Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersHat-Trick CapitalPinnacle VenturesTaiwan Global AngelsUpHonest Capital
Piyush Jain(Founder)in
Miku Hirano(Founder)in
FintechLittlehampton, GB
Co-investorsSpeedinvestTechstarsIndex VenturesLytical VenturesSparkLabs Global VenturesTalis Capital
Community is a messaging platform that connects businesses, brands, and creators with their audiences through direct, algorithm-free communication.
Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechSaaSLos Angeles, US
Guy OsearyAshton KutcherJosh RosenheckinMatthew PeltierinCharlie BuffininMax Levinein
Co-investors500 GlobalA-Rod CorpDreamers VCHubSpot VenturesShrug CapitalTechstars+2 more
Congrant is a fundraising platform that enables nonprofits to accept credit card donations and conduct crowdfunding campaigns.
B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSTokyo, JP
佐藤 正隆(代表取締役・CEO)
Co-investorsPayforwardGenesia Ventures
Covr develops AI-powered digital platforms for life insurance sales and servicing, serving financial brands, advisors, and insurance carriers.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaS
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesConnectivity VenturesContour Venture PartnersNeer Venture Partners
CREW is a Yale spinout that adds calcium carbonate (ground limestone) to wastewater treatment plants to intensify biological treatment, cut chemical costs, and permanently remove carbon dioxide.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew Haven, US
Joachim Katchinoff(Co-founder & CEO)inNoah Planavsky(Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor)in
Co-investorsAP VenturesBURNT ISLAND VENTURESConnecticut InnovationsCounteract OneEcho River CapitalEmerald Technology Ventures Ag+3 more
Cruz Foam produces a compostable protective packaging foam designed as a drop-in replacement for petroleum-based EPS and EPE foam.
Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
John Felts(Founder)in
Co-investorsAt One VenturesCP VenturesRegeneration.VC
Defined.ai provides commercially-safe visual and language content datasets for training generative AI models, ensuring creator rights protection and regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaSSeattle, US
Daniela Braga(Founder & CEO)inDaniela Braga, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution Equity PartnersKibo VenturesSemapa NextSwan Venture Fund
DigiLens develops waveguide optics and holographic display technology using a proprietary material set combined with inkjet printing and a holographic contact copy process.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSunnyvale, US
Jonathan Waldern(Director)inChristopher Pickett(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Suel(Director)Robert Young(Director)Thorsten Alexander Kern(Director)
BoardJim Whims(Director)
Co-investorsAlsop Louie PartnersBold Capital PartnersDiamond Edge VenturesNautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), LlcDolby Family VenturesMITSUBISHI CHEMICAL
Whitelabel buy-now-pay-later platform for retail finance at the point of sale.
Christer Holloman(Founder)Todd Latham(CEO)
Co-investorsDawn CapitalDG Daiwa VenturesDN CapitalFINTECH CircleGlobal BrainGreen Shores Capital+7 more
DSP Concepts provides embedded audio software and development tools for engineering teams building audio products on digital signal processors and system-on-chip platforms.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareIoTSanta Clara, US
Paul Beckmann(Co-founder / CEO)inChin Beckmann(Co-founder / CTO)in
Co-investorsBMW i Ventures
Econavista operates a cloud platform that applies AI analysis to accumulated sleep and daily life-rhythm data to detect early signs of dementia and other conditions common among the elderly (such as heat stroke and sleep disorders).
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechTokyo, JP
OSAMI KAJIMOTO(Founder)in梶本 修身(最高顧問 (founded the company in 2009))内藤 景介(代表取締役会長)杉嵜 将茂(代表取締役社長)
EDGEMATRIX provides "video edge AI" technology that analyzes camera footage in real time to detect events such as fires, intrusions, and other anomalies, issuing alerts for safety and operational efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTTokyo, JP
Hiroshi Ohta(Founder)inShinya Motohashi(Founder)in
Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.
Enterprise automation.
Co-investorsDawn CapitalAnthemis VentureING VenturesLakestarTemasek
Sachiko Matsushita(Founder)in
A robotics and AI company creating state-of-the-art companion robots to revolutionize human-centric care.
Pasadena, US
Maja Mataric(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJohn Lee(Director)Paolo Pirjanian(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsGrishin RoboticsJAZZ Venture PartnersCalibrate VenturesIntel Capital
Emperia offers a no-code platform for creators, studios and enterprises to build and deploy cross-device virtual worlds and 3D virtual stores from game-engine models, running on web and spatial computing devices.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Olga Dogadkina(Founder)in
Co-investorsDaphniRLC VenturesBase10 Partners
Yusuf Haque(Founder)in
Co-investorsNautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), Llc
Takeshi Suzuki(Founder)in
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalMPowerNTT DOCOMO VenturesGenesia Ventures
A marketplace for filmmakers to find reliable services for film and TV productions.
Co-investorsNairobi Business Angel NetworkFuture AfricaIFCInternational Finance Corporation
Fivot provides financial services for both businesses and individuals, offering lending products aimed at supporting startup growth and savings services that help individuals save money toward their goals.
FintechTokyo, JP
Shogo Abe(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO, founder))
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Canal VenturesNippon Venture CapitalSpiral CapitalSpiral Innovation Partners
FLASH produces and distributes short-form vertical drama and anime content, leveraging technology and intellectual property to create new entertainment formats and economic ecosystems.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsGlobal Brain
Flower operates a portfolio of 1-hour battery energy storage systems (BESS) across price regions in Sweden, trading their capacity in energy markets to generate revenue.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyStockholm, SE
John Diklev(Founder)in
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Co-investorsGiant Ventures Global Llp
Fotokite makes actively tethered drone systems (Fotokite Sigma) with thermal and color cameras and native operating software that provide public safety teams with aerial situational awareness through automated, push-button launch and landing.
GovTechHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsGENIUS NYSICTICXTX Markets
GEMESYS develops fully analog AI hardware — a brain-inspired memristor-based chip designed to bring both AI training and inference to edge devices with high energy and data efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Daniel Krüger(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersAtlantic
Genomelink develops a platform that provides individuals with access to and management of their genomic data, leveraging advances in DNA sequencing technology.
BiotechConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Tomohiro Takano(Founder)inKensuke Numakura(Founder)inTakamasa KudoYuta Matsudain
Co-investors500 GlobalBrighter CapitalCoral CapitalDG Daiwa VenturesLair East LabsLifeX Ventures+3 more
Bhavik Vasa(Founder)in
Co-investorsChiratae VenturesDMI AIF Sparkle FundVaranium NexGen
GGWP provides an AI-based content moderation platform that detects and responds to disruptive user behavior and gives moderators automation and workflow tools.
AI & Machine LearningGamingSaaSHillsborough, US
George Ng(Co-founder)inKun Gao(Co-founder)inGeorge Xiao(Director)
BoardDennis Fong(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesMakers FundPalm Drive Capital
Green Earth Institute is a Japanese company operating a corporate office in Tokyo and a research center in Kisarazu, Chiba.
BiotechTokyo, JP
Co-investorsSMBC Venture CapitalSustainable Conversion VenturesUniversal Materials IncubatorUTEC
Ground provides logistics facility management, optimization systems, and strategic consulting services.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan
H2L develops interface technology that connects human body sensations to computers, conducting research across hardware, software, AI, and robotics for applications including BodySharing technology.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFuture of WorkHardwareRoboticsTokyo, JP
玉城 絵美(代表取締役CEO)川渕 一郎(取締役CRO)冨岡 万琴(取締役COO)
Co-investorsEnergy & Environment InvestmentJoyance Partners
Hacobu provides data-driven logistics solutions to address labor shortages and inefficiencies in Japan's inter-company logistics market.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP
佐々木 太郎(代表取締役社長CEO)Taro Sasaki(Representative Director, President & CEO)
Co-investorsArchetype VenturesIDATEN VenturesJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.JIC Venture Growth InvestmentsSMBC Venture CapitalToyota Tsusho+1 more
Happy Quality provides AI-based agricultural support services covering the full value chain from production to distribution, helping growers—including new farmers—achieve stable, profitable, data-driven farming.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechHealthtechIoTShizuoka, JP
宮地 誠(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Three-word geolocation system for mapping the world
London
Chris Sheldrick(Founder)inJack David Waley-Cohen(Co-founder)inMohan Ganesalingam(Co-founder)
BoardJan Dietmar Trescher(Director)Abdul Guefor(Director)inTracy Louisa Doree(Director)
Co-investorsBeyond1435 GmbHChannel 4 VenturesDeutsche Bahn Digital VenturesFraser McCombs CapitalGerman Media PoolIngka Investments+4 more
Huma is a cloud platform that provides regulated AI infrastructure for healthcare and life sciences organizations, enabling them to build AI-driven applications, analytics, and clinical workflows across 70+ countries through a federated network model.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechLondon, GB
Dan Vahdat(Founder)in
Co-investorsFuture Positive CapitalHitachi VenturesKickstart InnovationRaptor GroupRho Capital PartnersRho Ventures+2 more
Idein develops Actcast, an edge AI platform that runs deep learning on low-cost edge devices (such as Raspberry Pi) with a marketplace of vendor apps for collecting and analyzing real-world data.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechIoTTokyo, JP
中村 晃一(代表取締役 / CEO)Koichi Nakamura(Founder)in山田 康之(取締役 / CTO)姜 太一(執行役員 / CFO)
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesKDDI Open Innovation FundOpen Network LabAozora Corporate InvestmentHakuhodo DY Ventures
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Identiq operates a collaborative trust and identity network that helps companies make better decisions about customer identity while maintaining privacy.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintech
Co-investorsEntrée CapitalEvolution Equity PartnersHorizon CapitalInsight PartnersSlow VenturesVertex Ventures+1 more
ieso develops AI-powered mental health support that integrates into existing healthcare platforms to treat anxiety and depression alongside chronic conditions.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthCambridge, GB
Kent Tangen(Chief Executive Officer)inDr. Andy Blackwell(Chief Science & Strategy Officer)in
Co-investorsDraper Esprit
Illumix builds infrastructure for spatial AI, combining computer vision, multimodal AI, and edge deployment technologies for both consumer and enterprise applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsPalo Alto, US
Kirin Sinha(Founder & CEO)inMarianne Dang(Founder)in
Co-investorsDisney AcceleratorLightShed VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersMaveronRaptor GroupMakers Fund+3 more
OneTrust provides a governance platform for privacy, risk, data, and compliance across organizations' technology stacks.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAtlanta, US
Alan J. Dabbiere(Manager)inJohn Marshall(Manager)Kristina Bergman(Founder)inKabir Barday(Founder)in
BoardRichard Wells(Manager)inDavid K. Dabbiere(Manager)
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAdams Street PartnersAmplify PartnersAspect VenturesBitkraft Esports VenturesBlackRock+19 more
Iris Automation develops artificial intelligence software that enables industrial drones to operate autonomously, with a focus on collision avoidance capabilities for safer operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Alexander Harmsen(Founder/CEO)inJames Howard(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsARC Angel FundBessemer Venture PartnersFlucas VenturesY CombinatorBee PartnersNotable Capital
Ixs (イクシス) is a Japanese technology company combining robotics, AI, XR, and 3D data to build inspection, monitoring, and safety-management systems for social and industrial infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechRobotics
Yamazaki(Co-Representative (共同代表))
Vatsal B.(Founder)in
KAERU develops financial services aimed at elderly people in Japan's aging society, offering a payment/money service (KAERU) designed to help seniors, including those with declining cognitive ability, continue to shop safely.
Digital HealthFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
Tomohiro Okada(代表取締役 CEO)inKatsuhiko Fukuda(取締役 COO)
Co-investorsW Inc.
Kiswe provides live video streaming technology for sports and entertainment, offering branded, white-labeled direct-to-consumer streaming experiences (Kiswe Connect) and multi-platform stream distribution (Kiswe Core).
Cloud ComputingMedia & EntertainmentSports TechBethesda, US
Wim Sweldens(Founder)inJeong H. Kim(Director)James Lynn(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Kitman Labs offers an integrated intelligence platform that consolidates data points and single-point solutions into one operating system to analyze and optimize human performance, health, and wellness.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSports Tech
Stephen Smith(Founder)in
Co-investorsCRESCENT COVE CAPITAL
Kotoba builds a real-time voice AI speech model and simultaneous translation technology, with strong performance in East Asian languages for AI agents and voice interfaces.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechSaaS
Jungo Kasai(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersKindred VenturesSIP Global Partners
LANDR is a music production platform offering AI-powered audio mastering, distribution to 150+ streaming platforms, royalty-free samples, plugins, collaboration tools, and online music courses.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSPalo Alto, US
BoardPHIL LIBIN(Director)MICHAEL FERTIK(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsPlaza VenturesTandemLaunchGeneral CatalystWarner Music Group
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Leadoptik develops real-time microstructure imaging technology for pulmonary imaging and biopsy, aimed at interventional pulmonology clinicians.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Jose, US
Mohammadreza Khorasaninejad(Executive Officer, Director)Jiang You(Founder)in
BoardConrad Burke(Director)
Co-investorsTSVCApplied VenturesSOSV
LENZO develops TokenProcessor, an AI compute chip built on its proprietary CPU-Grounded Linear Array (CGLA) architecture developed at NAIST, along with the A-Series accelerator for edge and physical AI workloads.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Kenshin Fujiwarain
Co-investorsKK FundMitsubishi UFJ Capital
Linc'well digitizes healthcare operations for clinics — covering online booking, medical interviews, payments, and electronic charting — and offers online consultations with prescription delivery.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
金子 和真(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoreline VenturesDCM Ventures
LIV provides video capture, streaming, and sharing technology that enables players and creators to distribute content to their audiences.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsFintechGamingMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Steffan Donal(Executive Officer)inAjinyad Shewki(Executive Officer, Director)AJ 'Dr Doom' Shewki(Founder)in
BoardCherry Freeman(Director)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesGOAL VenturesHartmann CapitalHiro CapitalNarcissus VenturesOlive Tree Capital+4 more
Lokal is a vernacular hyperlocal platform providing local news, classifieds, and job listings to non-English speaking users across rural and tier 2+ Indian markets.
ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSocialBengaluru, IN
Vipul Chaudhary(Founder)inJani Pasha(Founder)inJani pasha(Founder)in
Co-investors3one4 CapitalIndia QuotientY CombinatorSoma CapitalCapria VenturesGlobal Brain
Luminopia is an FDA-cleared binocular therapy for amblyopia in children aged 4-12 that uses a VR headset to stream the child's favorite TV shows as treatment, replacing traditional eye patches.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAspen, US
Scott Xiao(Co-Founder & CEO)inDean Travers(Co-Founder)inBrion Raymond(CBO)inDrew Mowery(VP of Commercial Strategy)inHank Wu(COO)inSunny Atwal(VP of Engineering)in
Co-investorsShangBay Capital LLCBantam GroupGood FriendsNXT VenturesUS Venture PartnersU.S. Venture Partners
Lynq Networks develops wireless connectivity solutions and IoT technology for ubiquitous connectivity across devices and markets.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTNew York City, US
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalBeresford VenturesFf Venture CapitalOcean Azul PartnersTechstarsChetrit Ventures+1 more
Sam Shawki(Founder)in
Co-investorsBold Capital PartnersEPIC VENTURESMosaik PartnersSocial Starts
Origin Shield is a content delivery optimization service that protects origin servers from overload during live and on-demand video streaming, with variants offering caching storage to reduce egress costs and latency across multi-CDN and multi-region deployments.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureMedia & Entertainment
Antonio G. Corrado(Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO)inGiovanni Proscia(Co-founder, Chief Architect Officer)inPhilippe Tripodi(Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsIndaco Venture PartnersUnited Ventures
Matternet designs, builds, and operates autonomous drone delivery networks for fast, low-cost, zero-emission package transport, with applications in healthcare and commerce.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Co-investorsComet LabsDRONE FUNDFlucas VenturesLocus VenturesOS Fund
Medfin helps patients in India access surgical care by connecting them with a network of doctors and hospitals, managing health insurance processing, and offering no-cost EMI financing for procedures.
Digital HealthFintechHealthtech
Arjun Kumar(Founder)in
Co-investorsAxilor VenturesBeyond Next Ventures
mediPhone (メディフォン) is a medical interpretation and translation service for healthcare providers in Japan, combining AI machine translation (up to 107 languages) with remote phone/video interpretation by specialized medical interpreters (32 languages) and document translation.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsFast Track InitiativeUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
MedPay provides a pharmacy management platform that helps neighborhood pharmacies in India digitize operations, manage inventory, process payments, and engage customers through an all-in-one app.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechRetail TechSaaSIndia, IN
Ravi Chandra(CEO)inArun Bhatia(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstSupermorpheus
Metcela is a Japanese biotech company developing science-backed therapies for pediatric and rare diseases, with in-house capabilities spanning research through development.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesF-Prime CapitalOSAKA University Venture CapitalUTEC
MICIN Inc. is a Japanese company operating in healthcare, publishing disclosures about funding provided to medical institutions in line with industry transparency guidelines.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechTokyo, JP
原 聖吾(代表取締役CEO（医師）)Ryoichi Kusama(Founder)in
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesAozora Corporate Investment
Midnight Labs provides an AI-driven platform for real-time brand protection, copyright enforcement, and deepfake defense for enterprises.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech
Mightier develops technology to help children build emotional regulation and resilience skills.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMental Health
Co-investorsAsset Management CompanyDigiTx Partners LLCEastward Capital PartnersGutbrain Ventures
Redwood City, US
Jigar Shah(Founder)in
Co-investorsSynapse PartnersTransLink CapitalThird Sphere
Minit Games is a mobile app (iOS and Android) offering a feed of short-form, instantly playable HTML5 games called "Minits" that users discover, play, and share, earning XP and achievements.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGaming
Co-investorsLondon Venture Partners
Minma (Minna no Market) operates Kurashi no Market, an online marketplace where consumers compare and book home-related services such as air conditioner cleaning, house cleaning, junk removal, and home repair or renovation based on reviews and pricing.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTechTokyo, JP
Yusuke Hamano(CEO)in
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersGlobisJapan FinanceNissay Capital
垣内 俊哉(Founder)in
monoAI technology develops XR CLOUD, a virtual space platform that enables thousands of remote users to share the same metaverse for work and social interaction.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEdTechEnterprise SoftwareGamingSector Agnostic神戸 (Kobe), JP
本城 嘉太郎(代表取締役社長 (CEO))
Co-investorsKiraboshi Capital
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AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
NEW STANDARD is a "meaning design" company that focuses on creating new meanings and broadening perspectives, publishing knowledge on meaning-centered design and the evolving values of Millennial, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha audiences.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSector Agnostic
Co-investorsTOPPAN HoldingsDentsu VenturesGlobis Capital Partners
NOIN.shop is a Japanese online cosmetics store that sells beauty products including its own original brands of makeup and haircare.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundSTRIVE
Noodle Cat Games is a video game developer, with a title called Cloudheim listed as released.
Gaming
Co-investorsHiro CapitalMakers FundKrafton
Oishii operates indoor vertical farms that grow premium produce including its Omakase Berry strawberries and Rubī Tomato, sold direct to consumers and through retail partners like Whole Foods.
AgTechDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Hiroki Koga(Co-founder)inBrendan Somerville(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBloom8Grit VenturesMcWin Capital PartnersMiyako CapitalMobile Internet Capital, Inc.SPARX Asset Management
Oncoustics develops ultrasound-based artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for cancer detection and liver disease characterization, serving clinical researchers and healthcare providers.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesToronto, CA
Ahmed El Kaffas(Founder)Beth Rogozinski(CEO)in
Co-investorsCreative VenturesPallasite VenturesSaltagen VenturesUCeed Funds
Pafin is a FinTech startup that develops technology solutions to enable and support peer-to-peer transactions across assets, services, information, ideas, and experiences.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaSTokyo, JP
Azmude Amin(代表取締役 (Representative Director))斎藤 岳 (Saitoh Gaku)(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Co-investorsDG Daiwa Ventures
Peppy provides employer-sponsored digital health support delivered by in-house clinicians across areas such as menopause, fertility, men's health, pregnancy and lifestyle care.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechHR TechWellness & Fitness
Dr Mridula Pore(Founder)inMax Landry(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlbionVCFELIX CAPITALForm VenturesMTECH CAPITALSalica InvestmentsSimplyhealth Ventures
Phaidra develops an AI control platform that uses reinforcement learning to optimize energy efficiency and operational performance in data centers and AI factories.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechEnergySeattle, US
Jim Gao(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Board Member)inVeda Panneershelvam(Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Board Member)inKatie Hoffman(Co-Founder, President, Chief Operating Officer, Board Member)inVedavyas Panneershelvam(Founder)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundCool Climate CollectiveEast Valley VenturesFlying Fish VenturesIncubate USIndex Ventures+8 more
PhotoniCare develops OtoSight, an FDA-cleared optical coherence tomography device for non-invasive assessment and monitoring of middle ear infections in healthcare facilities.
Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDurham, US
Ryan Shelton(CEO)inStephen Boppart(CMO)Cary Vance(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardPatrick Zeller(Director)Dale Grogan(Director)inDr. Zishan Haroon(Director)
Co-investorsFirst Leaf CapitalHealthtech CapitalIllinois VenturesMichigan Capital NetworkMichigan RiseOSF Ventures+1 more
Pictoria is a company that combines entertainment and technology to create AI characters and content experiences designed to engage audiences and shape a compelling future.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
Co-investorsGlobal BrainKiraboshi CapitalSkyland VenturesZ Venture Capital
Plunk provides AI-powered analytics for residential real estate valuation, enabling homeowners, real estate professionals, and investors to track individual home prices in real time.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechPropTech
Brian Lent(Co-founder)inDavid Bluhm(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsPlug and Play VenturesSecond Century VenturesUnlock Venture Partners
San Francisco, US
Christopher Gooley(Executive Officer, Director)Ujjal Kohli(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKaran Mehandru(Director)Prakash Ramamurthy(Director)Chuck Dietrich(Director)
Co-investorsElev8.vcKibo VenturesI Squared CapitalLuminate
Quantum Motion develops utility-scale quantum computers using silicon spin-qubit architecture compatible with standard semiconductor manufacturing processes and existing foundry supply chains.
Deep TechQuantum ComputingSemiconductors
Co-investorsBosch VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Octopus VenturesOxford Science EnterprisesRobert Bosch Venture CapitalBritish Business Bank+3 more
Streaming for next-gen video creators in AI, XR, and blockchain
New York City, US
Co-investors645 VenturesColopl NextDG Daiwa VenturesGFR FundSocial StartsTechstars
Rapyuta Robotics develops autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) for warehouse and logistics operations, such as picking and material handling in distribution centers.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Arudchelvan Krishnamoorthy(Founder)in
Co-investorsMIRAI SOUZOU
ReadyM develops multiplayer mods and infrastructure for single-player games, enabling players and modders to create customizable community-driven multiplayer experiences.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsGamingSaaS
Co-investorsLifelike CapitalSpeedUp Venture Capital GroupLondon Venture Partners
Resemble develops generative voice models and synthetic speech technology, alongside deepfake detection capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareMedia & Entertainment
Zohaib Ahmed(Co-founder)inSaqib Muhammad(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBerkeley FrontierBetaworksBright Pixel CapitalCALIFORNIA INNOVATIONComcast VenturesGlobal Brain+12 more
RevComm develops voice technology and AI that analyzes and extracts value from voice communication data to support business decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Takeshi aida(Founder)in
Co-investorsDnx VenturesKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Ridecell provides an AI-powered asset intelligence and orchestration platform for automotive leasing and finance companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US
Aarjav Trivedi(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSBeyond1435 GmbHBMW i VenturesConvergeDeutsche Bahn Digital VenturesLG Technology Ventures+7 more
Tokyo-based provider of video search and analysis software for sports, education and enterprise, including FL-UX and PITCHBASE.
Tokyo
Co-investorsKDDI Open Innovation FundKeio Innovation InitiativeTechstarsW Inc.
Scandit builds Smart Data Capture software that turns smartphones, handheld computers, fixed cameras, and drones into barcode and data scanning devices, integrated into business workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSZurich, CH
Samuel Mueller(Founder & CEO)inChristian Floerkemeier(Founder)inChristof Roduner(Founder)in
Co-investorsWarburg PincusBootstrap EuropeForestay CapitalG2 Venture PartnersNGP CapitalSE Ventures+7 more
Scriptic builds cross-platform, true crime narrative games that combine live-action drama, interactive digital interfaces, and AI-enhanced storytelling for mobile, console, and Steam.
AI & Machine LearningGamingMedia & Entertainment
Nihal Tharoor(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)GOAL VenturesvgamesLifelike Capital
Senseye provides a predictive maintenance platform that uses industrial AI and domain knowledge to help maintenance teams assess asset health, anticipate failure risk, and prioritize actions across sites.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechSaaSAustin, US
David Zakariaie(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardGordon Daugherty(Director)inBrett Sandstrom(Director)Paul Santos(Director)in
Co-investorsMMC VenturesMomenta VenturesCapital FactoryIQ CapitalWavemaker Partners
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Sentera develops precision agriculture technology that combines high-resolution imagery, AI, data science, and sensor hardware to give farmers plant-level insights for on-farm decisions.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareMinneapolis, US
Eric Taipale(Chief Technology Officer & Founder)inAlex Stephens(Director)John Hudson(Executive Officer)Erik Torgerson(Director)Tony Shakib(Director)Sanjeev Krishnan(Director)
Co-investorsiSelect FundAgFunder
Japanese startup digitizing packaging-material procurement for e-commerce and retail via a factory network and order-management SaaS.
Co-investorsEnergy & Environment InvestmentGlobal Braini-nest capitalMIRAI SOUZOUW Inc.Z Venture Capital+1 more
Sidero Labs builds the Talos Platform, including Talos Linux — a minimal, immutable Linux OS purpose-built to run Kubernetes with a managed API (no SSH or shell), atomic upgrades, and security defaults like mTLS, CIS guidelines, and FIPS 140-3 compliance.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsGoletta, US
Andrew Rynhard(Director)inSteve Francis(CEO)in
BoardSaid Ziouani(Director)Andreas von Blottnitz(Director)Peter Troost(Director)
Co-investorsHiro Capital
Sight Machine develops AI agents that optimize manufacturing operations by analyzing industrial data, connecting production systems, and providing autonomous recommendations to improve output and reduce waste.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Jon Sobel(Chief Executive Officer and President)inNathan Oostendorp(Secretary and Treasurer)
BoardAdrian Fortino(Director)inMark Jacobsen(Director)Roger Ehrenberg(Director)
Co-investorsDnx VentureseLab VenturesFundersClubFuture Energy VenturesHuron River VenturesMercury Fund+3 more
SiLC Technologies develops silicon photonics-based 4D+ vision systems for autonomous machines and robots.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsMonrovia, US
Co-investorsGlobal BrainDell Technologies CapitalHonda Innovations Silicon Valley
Sinaptica is a medical device company developing noninvasive brain modulation therapies for Alzheimer's disease, led by scientific experts and experienced medtech executives.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Scientific Co-Founder (University of Ferrara)(Scientific Co-Founder)Scientific Co-Founder (Harvard Medical School)(Scientific Co-Founder)
Co-investorsBootstrap Venture PartnersHealthtech CapitalNW AngelTime Zero Capital
slice is an Indian full-stack small finance bank (India's first fintech-turned-bank after merging with North East Small Finance Bank) offering consumer banking products such as savings accounts, fixed deposits, UPI, a UPI credit card, and credit/borrowing services.
ConsumerFintechSaaSBangalore, IN
Rajan Bajaj(Founder, MD & CEO)in
Co-investorsAdvent InternationalBlume VenturesInsight PartnersTiger Global Management8i VenturesBetter Capital+7 more
Solidroad provides quality assurance and training software for enterprise customer experience teams, using AI to unify and continuously improve performance across human and automated agents across multiple communication channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Mark Hughes(Founder)inPatrick Finlay(Founder)inAndrew Smyth(Director)
Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalFjor FoundersY CombinatorHedosophia
Sony is a diversified technology conglomerate that manufactures consumer electronics, professional imaging and audio equipment, entertainment solutions, and enterprise systems across multiple product categories including cameras, TVs, smartphones, and medical devices.
ConsumerHardwareMedia & Entertainment
SportsVisio is an AI-powered sports analytics platform that uses computer vision to track and analyze game statistics, with initial focus on basketball.
AI & Machine LearningSports TechNew Hampshire, US
Jason Syversen(Founder and CEO)inDan OblingerinSean O'ConnorinJames SullivaninSamuel Corbitt(Director)
BoardJohn Murphy(Director)in
Co-investors359 CapitalGeek VenturesMighty CapitalHyperplane Venture Capital
Indian live social and gaming platform where creators and communities connect through voice rooms, live chat and clubs.
Rahul Singh(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter CapitalEximius VenturesGFR FundMaelstromMyAsiaVCSprint Vc+6 more
Startale Group builds blockchain infrastructure, including Soneium (an Ethereum Layer 2 network) and JPYSC, a Japanese yen stablecoin issued by Shinsei Trust & Banking through a partnership with SBI Holdings under Japan's regulatory framework.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Sota Watanabe(Founder)inShun Ishikawa(Founder)in
Co-investorsSamsung NextSony Network CommunicationsUOB Venture Management
Sun Asterisk is a digital technology and creative services company that builds products and develops talent across Japan and ASEAN countries.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkTokyo, JP
小林 泰平 (Taihei Kobayashi)(CEO)in
Co-investors15th RockSony Network Communications
Cambridge, US
Assaf Biderman(Executive Officer, Director)inCarlo Ratti(Director)Jeff Beck(Director)Santo Polito(Director)
BoardDan Herscovici(Director)David Fialkow(Director)in
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystJefferiesOurCrowdSpark Capital
SUSMED (サスメド株式会社) develops therapeutic apps (digital therapeutics) and a blockchain-based clinical trial system, and provides medical data analysis using statistics and machine learning.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
上野 太郎(代表取締役社長)Taro Ueno, M.D., Ph.D(Founder)in本橋 智光(取締役 CTO)
Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesDIMENSION
AI & Machine LearningMilpitas, US
Swupnil Sahai(Executive Officer)inRichard Hsu(Director)
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesAmino CapitalTechstarsAUTHENTIC VENTURES
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Cornerstone Immerse is an AI-powered immersive learning platform that uses virtual reality and desktop simulations to train employees on soft skills like communication and leadership.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechCulver City, US
Kyle Jackson(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsGOAL VenturesKhosla VenturesWestRiver GroupAccenture VenturesSEEK Investments
Talos provides white-label cryptocurrency trading infrastructure and technology for retail investment platforms and digital asset brokerages.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Anton Katz(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investors10SQ Capital (TenSquared)a16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzCastle Island VenturesCoinbase VenturesElefund+12 more
Techtouch provides a no-code Digital Adoption Platform that overlays on-screen operation guides and navigation onto existing web systems and applications to reduce input errors and support workload.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
井無田 (Imuda)(Co-founder)日比野 (Hibino)(Co-founder)Naka Imuta(Founder)in
Co-investorsDnx Ventures31VenturesDBJ CapitalDentsu VenturesPrime PartnersAozora Corporate Investment
Cupertino, US
Mitchell Liu(Executive Officer, Director)Rizwan Virk(Director)
BoardDovey Wan(Director)
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalSierra VenturesThe Venture Reality Fund
Todd Clydein
Co-investors13books CapitalCota CapitalMissionOGOpera Tech VenturesSalica InvestmentsSBI Ventures Europe GmbH+1 more
Toonsutra is a digital platform for reading comics, manga, and webtoons online, offering content in Hindi, Tamil, and English.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentBeverly Hills, US
Sharad Devarajan(Executive Officer, Director)Vishal Anand(Founder)in
Co-investorsgmjpHoltzbrinck Ventures
Toyokoh develops laser cleaning technology (CoolLaser) for surface preparation and a spray-coating method (SOSEI) for roof waterproofing, insulation, and reinforcement, aimed at infrastructure maintenance in the construction industry.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechFuji, JP
Kazuaki Toyozawa(Representative Director & CEO)
Co-investorsShizuoka Capital
Tracklib operates a licensing platform and sample library that gives music producers access to a catalog of 100,000+ records, plus stems, loops, and one-shots that can be legally sampled.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Pär Almqvist(Founder)in
Co-investorsWndrCo
Trax provides retail intelligence and execution software for global CPG brands, using image recognition to analyze shelf images and report on on-shelf availability, share of shelf, pricing, and promotional compliance.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsDigital HorizonDigital Horizon VCHaymaker VenturesSingha VenturesSmart Partnership CapitalSoftBank Vision Fund+5 more
Tricog provides an AI-based cardiac diagnosis platform that combines medical-grade AI, cloud technology, and cardiac specialists to deliver timely ECG/EKG interpretation and cardiac care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesBengaluru, IN
Zainul Charbiwala(Founder)in
Co-investorsAthera Venture PartnersUTEC
Truepic builds enterprise software for verifying the authenticity of digital media and detecting AI-generated content and digital fraud, helping companies identify fraud and improve customer processes.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Diego, US
Craig Stack(Co-Founder & President)inJason Lyons(Co-Founder & Lead Engineer)inJeffrey McGregor(Chief Executive Officer)inJeffery McGregor(Chief Executive Officer)Mounir Ibrahim(Chief Communications Officer & Head of Public Affairs)inNick Brown(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Mozilla VenturesWestern Technology InvestmentHearst Ventures
Ubitus provides GPU virtualization and cloud streaming platforms, delivering AI and cloud solutions spanning AI applications, AI robotics, cloud gaming, and the metaverse.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingGaming
Co-investorsIT-Farm CorporationUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.NVIDIASamsung VenturesTencent Holdings
UltraSense develops touch-sensing technology for automotive human-machine interfaces, fusing ultrasound, force, and capacitive sensing on a single chip to register intended touch through materials like metal, glass, wood, and leather.
HardwareIoTMobility & TransportationSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US
Mozafar Maghsoudnia(Executive Officer, Director)Mo Maghsoudnia(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbies VenturesBosch VenturesGiTV, Inc.Robert Bosch Venture CapitalArtiman Ventures
Co-investorsEka VenturesIngka InvestmentsMundi Venturesoctopus investments
Varinos develops and provides genetic testing services applying genome technology, including a uterine microbiome (endometrial flora) test used in fertility and reproductive medicine.
BiotechDigital HealthFemTechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
桜庭 喜行(Founder & Chairman (former CEO))長井 陽子(Co-founder)Sakuraba(CEO)Yoshiyuki Sakuraba(Founder)inYoko Nagai(Founder)in齊藤 洋一(代表取締役CEO)
Co-investorsAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.Fast Track InitiativeMIRAI SOUZOUMiyako Capital
VaultN is an automated digital distribution platform that connects publishers, distributors, and retailers to handle secure, on-demand transactions for game keys, activations, and product codes from a single dashboard.
Enterprise SoftwareGamingSaaS
Co-investorsLondon Venture Partners
Waffle Labs builds Nostra, an AI "Large Data Model" that imputes additional non-PII variables (such as behavioral, financial, and demographic attributes) from a client's existing sparse, anonymized data to enrich customer profiles.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US
Quentin Coolen(Founder)in
加藤史子(Founder)in
Waqua manufactures portable water treatment and purification systems for construction sites, disaster relief, and remote locations.
CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechHardwareIoTOkinawa, JP
Toru Matsuoka(Representative Director & CEO)
BoardYuki Sugi(Director)Maori Saito(Director)Keisuke Yamashita(Director)
Co-investorsMonozukuri Ventures
Bengaluru full-stack fintech that manufactures and socially distributes credit, insurance, and savings products for emerging-middle-class families in 5,000+ small Indian towns through a network of local financial advisors and an in-house AI stack.
Bengaluru, IN
Vishal Chopra(Founder)inHimanshu Gupta(Founder)in
Co-investorsKalaari CapitalPICUS CAPITAL3one4 Capital
wevnal develops "BOTCHAN," a suite of AI-driven communication tools, including "BOTCHAN AICALL," a telephone AI agent, aimed at improving brand experiences and customer communication for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Hirofumi Isoyama(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))Kazuo Suzukiin
Co-investorsJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsAozora Corporate Investment
Woodstock is a US stock investment app for Japanese retail investors that eliminates trading fees and provides seamless access to global financial markets.
AI & Machine LearningFintechTokyo, JP
Brian Yun(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))in
Co-investorsCoral CapitalKindred Ventures
Yellow Card is a licensed stablecoin infrastructure provider operating across Africa, offering cryptocurrency and payment services aimed at solving financial, regulatory, and logistical problems in emerging markets.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Chris Maurice(Co-founder & CEO)inJustin Poiroux(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsCastle Island VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesFabric VenturesFenbushi CapitalPharsalus Capital+3 more
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YOAKE entertainment is a Japanese company working in the entertainment sector with blockchain applications, including use cases on Sony Ventures' "Soneium" blockchain platform.
Crypto & Web3Media & Entertainment
Sota Moriyama(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))in
Co-investorsQuantstamp
Japanese end-of-life services company that connects bereaved families to funeral homes and Buddhist monk-dispatch services online.
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersCygames CapitalMizuho CapitalYokohama Capital
Ac-Planta develops and manufactures biostimulant products that enhance plants' tolerance to drought, high temperature, and salt stress, along with agricultural and horticultural materials for farms and plant factories.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechYokohama, JP
Kim Jong-Myong
Co-investorsGlobal BrainUniversal Materials Incubator
AmicaTerra manufactures bioplastic products from edible and non-edible plant materials, achieving cost-competitive performance through processing at Taiwan facilities.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsKumamoto, JP
Co-investorsGlobal BrainKintetsu Venture PartnersOriental Land InnovationsEnergy & Environment Investment
Aromabit develops sensor technology and software to visualize and digitize scents and odors, enabling communication and sensory data exchange between people and with the natural environment.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareTokyo, JP
Shunichiro Kuroki(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlobal BrainMIRAI SOUZOU
WealthNavi is a Japanese fintech company that provides robo-advisory investment services and asset management solutions.
FintechTokyo, JP
Kazuhisa Shibayama(Founder)in
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalGlobal BrainSMBC Venture CapitalSTRIVESumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.UTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.
Kauche Farm is a gamified mobile app feature integrated into the Kauche app where users nurture virtual crops through daily watering and quests to earn free product coupons.
ConsumerGamingMarketplacesSocialTokyo, JP
Kempei Monna(Founder)in
Co-investorsDelight VenturesDentsu VenturesGlobal BrainMobile Internet Capital, Inc.New Commerce VenturesPrime Partners
Caulis develops and provides fraud/unauthorized-access detection and identity verification services, primarily serving financial and other enterprises in Japan.
CybersecurityFintechSaaSTokyo, JP
島津敦好(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))Atsuyoshi Shimazu(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))in
Co-investorsSMBC Venture Capital
Kakehashi develops digital transformation software for pharmacies in Japan, serving the country's roughly 60,000 dispensing pharmacies.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Takashi NakagawaYutaka NakaoSatoshi EbiharaShingo Ito
Co-investors500 GlobalAozora Corporate InvestmentCoral CapitalDentsu VenturesDnx VenturesGlobis Capital Partners+3 more
Connected Robotics develops robotics and AI-powered automation solutions for the food service and restaurant industry, addressing labor shortages and food handling challenges through computer vision and robotic control systems.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRetail TechRobotics
Tetsuya SawanoboriTaiki Satoin
Co-investors500 GlobalaSTARTCoral CapitalDnx VenturesJR East Start UPOpen Network Lab+3 more
Josys provides a unified identity and access governance platform that integrates with 350+ applications to manage unmanaged AI agents, machine identities, shadow accounts, and overprivileged access across disconnected systems.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
Yasukane Matsumoto(CEO)in
Co-investorsGlobal BrainGlobis Capital PartnersZ Venture Capital
Styleport develops a 3D digital twin platform for real estate and construction markets that enables users to virtually visualize and share spatial environments, facilitating better space selection decisions and communication across time and location barriers.
Construction TechDeep TechPropTechTokyo, JP
Akihiko Madokoro(Representative Director (CEO))Osamu Chujo(Director)
BoardHideo Horii(Director)Yukihiro Nakamura(Director)
Co-investorsGlobal BrainJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.STRIVE
3DC develops Graphene MesoSponge (GMS), a three-dimensional carbon material invented at Tohoku University, and advanced electrode manufacturing technologies to improve battery performance.
CleantechDeep TechNew Materials
Takuma Kuroda(Founder)in
Co-investorsOSAKA University Venture CapitalUntroD Capital
AI Medical Service Inc. develops AI systems that support image-based diagnosis of endoscopy, primarily for detecting gastrointestinal cancers such as stomach and esophageal cancer.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
Tomohiro Tada(Representative Director & Chief Medical Officer)inYasushi Takikawa(Representative Director)
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersWiLJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.SoftBank Vision Fund
CinemaLeap creates experiential entertainment experiences using XR technology combined with creative storytelling, aiming to establish XR entertainment as a new cultural medium globally.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
大橋哲也(代表取締役)Tetsuya Ohashi(Founder)in
Co-investorsNippon Venture Capital
FLUX provides AI transformation ("AX") services for enterprise companies, offering AI consulting for business strategy and execution, AI-powered recruiting/talent matching, and digital marketing support.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechTokyo, JP
Genji Nagai(Founder)in永井 元治(代表取締役 CEO)平田 慎乃輔(取締役 CPO)Edwin(Ran) Li(取締役 CTO（創業メンバー）)in
Co-investorsMIRAI SOUZOUAozora Corporate Investment
MOVO is a SaaS-based logistics digitization platform that provides cloud-based transportation management solutions for freight and delivery operations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsIDATEN VenturesJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Z Venture Capital
Helical Fusion is a company working in nuclear fusion technology, specifically developing magnetic confinement approaches to fusion energy.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyTokyo, JP
田口昂哉(代表取締役CEO)TaguchiYousuke Kubo(COO)
Co-investorsKeio Innovation Initiative
hokan® is an all-in-one customer and contract management platform for insurance agencies, centralizing client information, activity records, after-follow-up tracking, policy renewals, and reporting in one system.
FintechInsurTechSaaS
Aoto Tanaka
Co-investors500 GlobalCoral Capital
KOALA Tech Inc. is a Kyushu University spinout commercializing organic semiconductor laser diode (OSLD) technology as laser light sources compatible with organic electronic device platforms, including OLED displays.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsFukuoka, JP
安達千波矢(Founder (Kyushu University Professor))Chihaya Adachi(Co-founder (Kyushu University Professor))Fatima Bencheikh(Representative Director, CEO & CTO)in
Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesKyoto University Innovation Capital
MFS provides mortgage advisory services in Japan, combining finance expertise with information technology to help borrowers find and refinance home loans on the most favorable terms.
FintechPropTech
中山田 明(代表取締役CEO)
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersKiraboshi CapitalNippon Venture CapitalNTT DOCOMO VenturesZ Venture CapitalAozora Corporate Investment
RevComm develops voice communication optimization technology powered by AI to reduce friction in communication.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP
武史 会田会田 武史(代表取締役 / CEO)平井 康文(取締役 / プレジデント & COO)重城 聡美(取締役 / CXO)橋本 泰一(取締役 / CAIO)平村 健勝(執行役員 / CTO)
Co-investorsNTT DOCOMO Ventures
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-investorsMitsui Sumitomo Insurance CapitalNissay CapitalPKSHA Technology Capital
TRUSTDOCK provides API-based identity verification (eKYC/KYC) and digital ID services, letting businesses confirm customer identities online.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsFintechSaaSTokyo, JP
Azusa KikuchiDaisuke KambaraTakahiro Chiba(Representative Director & CEO)Akihide Higo(Director & CISO)Kensuke Kusajima(Director & CFO)Jugo Tasaki(Executive Officer, Head of Verification Division)
Co-investors500 GlobalCoral CapitalGlobis Capital PartnersSTRIVE
Infostellar (株式会社インフォステラ) is a Japanese company operating a cloud platform that lets satellite operators book time on ground station antennas.
Space Tech
Naomi Kurahara(Founder)inTotsuka Toshi(Founder)inToshi Totsuka(Founder)inKazuo IshigameNoriyuki Okada
Co-investors500 GlobalCoral Capital
SmartDrive develops an AI Mobility OS, an integrated data platform for vehicle and fleet management, offering products such as fleet management, alcohol-check compliance, and personal-car commuting management for fleet operators and the automotive industry.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP
Retsu Kitagawa(代表取締役 (CEO))
Co-investorsINCJ, Ltd.SMBC Venture Capital
A team/recruitment page for Mazrica, listing company members and links to hiring materials.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP
黒佐英司(代表取締役CEO)Eiji Kurosain
Co-investorsDnx VenturesIyogin CapitalNTT DOCOMO VenturesOita Venture CapitalArchetype VenturesKiraboshi Capital+5 more
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Sony Ventures Corporation made?
- Sony Ventures Corporation has 201 tracked investments, 8 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Sony Ventures Corporation invest at?
- Sony Ventures Corporation invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Sony Ventures Corporation focus on?
- Sony Ventures Corporation focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Energy, Fintech, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Sony Ventures Corporation located?
- Sony Ventures Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
- Does Sony Ventures Corporation lead rounds?
- Sony Ventures Corporation typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Sony Ventures Corporation co-invest with?
- Sony Ventures Corporation most often shares deals with Global Brain, Globis Capital Partners, DG Daiwa Ventures, among 419 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 23
SoftBank Vision Fund invests globally in AI-focused companies working to transform and create industries.
BITKRAFT Ventures is a global investment platform focused on gaming, interactive media, and related technologies, backing companies building at the convergence of physical and digital worlds (which it calls Synthetic Reality).
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
M12 is Microsoft's venture fund, investing in companies building AI-native platforms and applications for business use cases.
HIRO Capital is a founder-led venture capital firm backing companies building what it calls the 'Superabundant future of Humanity', investing from Series A through scale-up stages.
US Venture Partners (USVP) is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in information technology and healthcare companies, with four decades of investing experience.
Kindred Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that backs technology startups in their earliest financing rounds, often helping form and fund companies before they exist. It has backed 100+ startups.
Applied Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies developing semiconductor, display, and related technologies that complement or expand the market for Applied Materials' products. The firm focuses on high-growth opportunities in these technology areas.
SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.
Greycroft is a venture capital firm that partners with founders across multiple industries and geographies, investing in software, sustainability, and consumer brands.
TSV Capital (TSVC), formerly TEEC Angel Fund, is a Silicon Valley seed-stage venture firm that backs technical founders at the earliest stages, having invested in over 200 early-stage companies.
Dell Technologies Capital (DTC) is the venture investment arm of Dell Technologies, investing in early-stage enterprise technology companies across the U.S., Israel, and Europe.
▶11 more co-investors
Comcast VenturesJavelin Venture PartnersAt One VenturesConnecticut InnovationsRiverwood CapitalShangBay Capital LLCBURNT ISLAND VENTURESSapphire VenturesSalesforce Japan Co.,Ltd.Element PartnersLakeside Capital
Firms observed investing alongside Sony Ventures Corporation, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Sony Ventures Corporation's recorded portfolio.
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Backstage Invest is the investment arm of a Swedish single-family office, making direct investments in entrepreneurial scale-up companies based in Sweden with a broader Nordic mandate.
SBI Investment Korea is a Korean asset management firm within the SBI Group that operates venture capital and private equity funds, positioning itself as a 'New Industry Creator'.
Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla.
Industrial Technology Investment Corporation is the venture capital arm of Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), backing startups across multiple stages and sectors while providing access to ITRI's R&D resources.
The Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund is a not-for-profit initiative of Alibaba Group that provides investment capital and strategic guidance to entrepreneurs and young people, focusing on Hong Kong and Taiwan-nexus startups.