Sony Financial Ventures
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyosonyfg.co.jp
Overview
Sony Financial Ventures is the corporate venture capital subsidiary of Sony Financial Group, founded in 2018. It invests in startups with a focus on FinTech and other sectors that have the potential for strategic collaboration with Sony's financial service businesses, such as insurance and banking. The firm aims to generate both strategic value for the group and financial returns from its investments. It operates in part by acting as a limited partner in funds managed by the venture capital firm Global Brain Corporation.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asuene | Oct 2025 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
| Open Payments | Jan 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Open Payments | Mar 2023 | Growth Equity | Co-investor |
| Rest Less | Dec 2022 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| READYFOR Inc. | Jul 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
