SPARX Asset Management
Institutional investorTokyo · Seed–Growth
Also known as スパークス・アセット・マネジメント株式会社
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Investment thesis
SPARX Asset Management is a Japanese asset management company offering publicly available investment trusts (mutual funds), including Japanese and Asian equity funds, and publishing fund reports and special reports.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 5 portfolio companiesAgTech ×2FoodTech ×2Space Tech ×2Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:United States×2United Kingdom×1Japan×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22021 · 13 dated
Morus Inc. is a Japanese company established in April 2021 and led by CEO Ryo Sato.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechSector AgnosticWellness & Fitness
Kunihiro Shiomi(Co-founder (Professor, Shinshu University))Ryo Sato(CEO)in
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesANRIGlobisHachijuni CapitalMizuho CapitalSamurai Incubate+1 more
FOSSA builds satellite-based IoT connectivity, including satellite infrastructure, ground stations, and IoT devices, for remote asset monitoring.
HardwareIoTSaaSSpace Tech
Julián Fernández(CEO & Co-Founder)inVicente González(COO & Co-Founder)inSergio Sarasola(CTO)in
Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures AgKibo VenturesBain Capital VenturesCanvas VenturesCostanoa VenturesIndico Capital Partners
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.Sony Ventures Corporation
Boston, US
George Dimitri Konidaris(Director)Daniel J. Sorin(Executive Officer, Director)inPeter Howard(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Silverstein(Director)Takahisa Tanaka(Director)Seiji Miyasaka(Director)
Co-investorsDuke Capital PartnersScrum VenturesStrategic Investment Partners Inc.Heroic VenturesMitsubishi Electric CorporationOmron Ventures+2 more
Satellite Vu captures thermal imagery from space for applications including environmental monitoring and infrastructure assessment.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechLondon, GB
Anthony Baker(CEO)inToby Reinicke(Founder)Camilla(CFO)Scott
BoardPatrick
Co-investorsMolten VenturesContrarian VenturesE2MC VenturesGrit VenturesIn-Q-TelMD One Ventures+5 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFOSSA · spacenews.com · Jun 26, 2026
SatVu · payloadspace.com · May 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SPARX Asset Management made?
- SPARX Asset Management has 5 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does SPARX Asset Management invest at?
- SPARX Asset Management invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does SPARX Asset Management focus on?
- SPARX Asset Management focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is SPARX Asset Management located?
- SPARX Asset Management is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channel【東証 x スパークス】 親子上場に変化 株式市場改革3年目
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東証と考える「PBR1倍」のその先！日本株の魅力向上に欠かせない改善点を探る【東証 池田直隆氏 × スパークス川部：対談第2弾】
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「スパークス・企業価値創造日本株ファンド」の魅力をご紹介
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日本株式市場の目指すべき姿とは？【対談：東証池田直隆氏×スパークス川部 （前編）】
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日本株式市場の目指すべき姿とは？【対談：東証池田直隆氏×スパークス川部 （後編）】
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②スパークスならではのアジア投資～日本株のスパークスがアジア投資で成功できる？～ スパークスのアジア投資
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