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Sony Ventures Corporation — 2018 Investments

4 investments dated 2018 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Agility Roboticsagilityrobotics.comin𝕏Feb 2018

Agility Robotics develops and deploys humanoid robots for warehouse automation and logistics operations.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSalem, US

Jonathan Hurst(Founder)inDamion Shelton(Founder)inMikhail Jones(Founder)inPeggy Johnsonin

BoardBruce Leak(Director)inMatthew Ocko(Director)in

Co-investorsAxevil CapitalBig Brain HoldingsDCVC (Data Collective)GaingelsHARPER COURT VENTURESManhattan Venture Partners+12 more

DigiLendsdigilens.comin𝕏Apr 2018

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 VenturesDolby Family VenturesIn-Q-TelNautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), Llc+2 more

Metcelametcela.comSep 2018

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 CapitalTOHOKU University Venture PartnersUTEC

UltraSenseultrasensesys.com𝕏Nov 2018

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 VenturesAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalBosch VenturesGiTV, Inc.Artiman Ventures

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.