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SMBC Venture Capital

SMBC Venture Capital

Tokyo, Tokyosmbc-vc.co.jp

Overview

SMBC Venture Capital, established in 2005, is the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan . The firm focuses on early to growth-stage investments across a diverse range of industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and mobility solutions . SMBC Venture Capital's strategic approach combines rigorous risk assessment with a willingness to support promising startups even in their nascent stages .

Year Founded

2005

Portfolio Companies

356

Investments

SMBC Venture Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Kyoto FusioneeringAug 2026Series DCo-investor
Letara株式会社Aug 2026Early FundingCo-investor
X MileAug 2026Series CCo-investor
JIZAIE Inc.Jul 2026Series A ExtensionCo-investor
Neusignal Therapeutics, Inc.Jun 2026Series BCo-investor
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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersTokyo, Tokyo
Year Founded2005

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