Fundraising FoxSPARX Group
Institutional investorParent of1 affiliated firmMirai Creation Fund
Tokyo · Series A–Series B
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Investment thesis
SPARX operates on a proprietary investment philosophy it describes as highly reproducible and universally valuable. The firm pursues growth through four pillars: Japanese equities (its founding core, in which it positions itself as a defining domestic and international player), One Asia (targeting the growth potential of broader Asian markets), Real Assets (investments intended to benefit society), and Private Equity (pioneering new approaches unbound by conventional form). Sustainability is integrated across the group, aimed at building a sustainable society through investment while supporting the firm's own medium- to long-term growth. Its stated purpose is to make the world wealthier, healthier, and happier.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 7 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Digital Health ×2Robotics ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Enterprise Software ×1Future of Work ×1
HQs:Japan×3United States×2France×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12021 · 12020 · 22017 · 16 dated
Anifie is a messaging platform that enables users to chat while viewing multimedia content such as videos, photos, and designs, powered by AI that links messages to content and blockchain technology for data ownership.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Social
Co-investorsPKSHA Technology CapitalSand Hill AngelsStartXCyberAgent CapitalDG Ventures, Inc.
Israeli fabless semiconductor company making vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication chipsets for connected and autonomous vehicles.
Co-investorsAmiti VenturesFraser McCombs CapitalMagenta Venture PartnersMagma Venture PartnersManiv MobilityMitsui Global Investment+6 more
Space TechTokyo, JP
Co-investorsDG IncubationGlobal Startup Acceleration Program (JETRO GSAP)Samurai IncubateTechstars
Intuition Robotics develops an empathetic digital companion designed to help older adults live independently at home while supporting their health and wellbeing.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthRoboticsPalo Alto, US
Dor Skuler(Founder)inItai Mendelsohn(Founder)inRoy Amir(Founder)
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersBloomberg BetaManiv MobilitySamsung NextTransLink CapitalUnion Tech Ventures+5 more
Local Motors was an American automobile manufacturer known for open-source vehicle designs, 3D-printed cars, and the autonomous, partly 3D-printed Olli electric shuttle built for low-speed environments like campuses and hospitals.
Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationRoboticsPhoenix, US
Co-investorsVTF Capital
Provigate develops a low/non-invasive, low-cost home glucose monitoring service based on weekly glycated albumin (GA) testing from finger-prick blood or saliva samples via mail-in and point-of-care testing, paired with a coaching app and a remote monitoring dashboard for clinicians.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesTokyo, JP
Koshin Sekimizu, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsCoral CapitalANRI
Sigfox 0G technology, operated by UnaBiz, is a low power wide area network (LPWAN) built for massive IoT, connecting devices at low cost with high energy efficiency.
HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainLabège, FR
Ludovic Le Moan(Founder)inChristophe Fourtet(Founder)
Co-investorsPartech VenturesZouk CapitalElaia
HRBrain develops and provides cloud-based HR software for Japanese companies, including personnel evaluation, talent management, and organizational survey tools.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP
堀 浩輝(代表取締役 CEO)白井 崇顕(取締役副社長 CRO)作井 英陽(取締役 CFO)
Co-investorsAG Capital Co. Ltd.Canal VenturesAG CapitalBEENEXTGenesia VenturesMizuho Capital+2 more
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has SPARX Group made?
- SPARX Group has 8 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does SPARX Group invest at?
- SPARX Group invests at the Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does SPARX Group focus on?
- SPARX Group focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is SPARX Group located?
- SPARX Group is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelForbes JAPAN-WEB 対談後記 【阿部社長に聞く Vol.12】これからの世の中をどう見る!?
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Forbes JAPAN-WEB 対談後記 【阿部社長に聞く Vol.11】SPARXの中小型株の見かた
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Forbes JAPAN-WEB 対談後記 【阿部社長に聞く Vol.10】SPARXが企業に対して「物を言う」とき
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Forbes JAPAN-WEB 対談後記 【阿部社長に聞く Vol.9】地方での投資機会とSPARXの投資
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Forbes JAPAN-WEB 対談後記 【阿部社長に聞く Vol.8】今の世界情勢で例える「大雑把で正しい」未来予測とは
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