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SMBC Edge

SMBC Edge

Overview

SMBC Edge is a venture capital firm and a subsidiary of the SMBC Group that invests in and provides business development support to Japanese startups, with the mission of creating new industries and fostering Japan's economic regrowth.

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

SMBC Edge investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MW Inc.Jun 2026SeedCo-investor
MeetsMore Inc.Apr 2026Series B ExtensionLead
BALLASApr 2026Series BLead
Interstellar TechnologiesJan 2026DebtCo-investor
Interstellar TechnologiesJan 2025Series FCo-investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersTokyo
Year FoundedN/A

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