SPARX Group
Institutional investorTokyo · Series A–Series B
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 5 of 5 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Digital Health ×2Biotech ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:Japan×2United States×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12 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 AngelsCyberAgent CapitalDG Ventures, Inc.
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)in
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersManiv MobilitySamsung NextTransLink CapitalUnion Tech VenturesWoven Capital+3 more
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 Capital
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 Chain
Ludovic Le Moan(Founder)in
Co-investorsZouk Capital
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SPARX Group invest at?
- SPARX Group invests at the Series A, Series B stages.
- What is SPARX Group's typical check size?
- SPARX Group typically writes checks of $11M – $425M.
- 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
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