Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA, established in 1918, is a Warren, New Jersey-based subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company. It specializes in providing property and casualty insurance products to its clients, operating as a non-life insurance company.

Shinichiro Funabiki

Director, Vice President and Executive Officer

Ando Masaaki

Investment Development Principal and Manager

26 past transactions

Coalition

Corporate Round in 2025
Coalition, Inc. is an insurance provider based in San Francisco, California, specializing in cyber risk management. Founded in 2017, the company offers a blend of comprehensive insurance coverage and proactive cybersecurity tools tailored for various industries, including healthcare, retail, technology, and more. Coalition's Active Risk Platform equips businesses with automated security alerts, threat intelligence, and expert guidance to enhance their resilience against cyber threats. By integrating risk assessment, security protection, and response capabilities, Coalition enables organizations to effectively mitigate and prevent potential cyber-attacks and associated losses. The company serves clients in the United States and Canada while providing its security solutions globally, supported by prominent global insurers.

DigitalArchi

Seed Round in 2025
DigitalArchi is a manufacturing company that specializes in producing sustainable architectural components. It uses large-scale 3D printing technology to create interior and exterior panels, as well as concrete formwork, from recycled plastic. This process not only helps reduce waste but also addresses labor shortages in the construction industry by enabling businesses to fabricate forms for concrete construction more efficiently.

Taiyi Guanjia

Seed Round in 2024
Taiyi Guanjia is a company that combines technology and medical health innovation, aiming to enhance the insurance industry and create a robust medical and health ecosystem.

T2

Series A in 2023
T2 Co offers services like automatic driving of huge trucks to provide a trunk transportation service.

Transverse Insurance Group

Acquisition in 2022
Transverse Venture Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Transverse Insurance Group, based in Warren, New Jersey. Established in 2018, Transverse Insurance Group operates as a property and casualty program carrier, collaborating with reinsurers and program administrators to offer a diverse range of insurance products for both commercial and personal lines. The fund aims to support innovative startups, leveraging the insurance group's expertise in risk retention and active participation throughout the program cycle. By focusing on early-stage investments, Transverse Venture Fund seeks to identify and nurture promising ventures that align with its strategic objectives.

Upstream

Series C in 2021
Upstream Security is a provider of a cloud-based data management platform specifically designed for connected vehicles, focusing on automotive cybersecurity and data-driven applications. The platform transforms distributed vehicle data into centralized, structured, and contextualized data lakes, enabling customers to create connected vehicle applications. Upstream offers industry-leading cyber threat protection through its AutoThreat® Intelligence, the first dedicated automotive cybersecurity threat intelligence solution, which integrates seamlessly into customer environments and vehicle security operations centers. By leveraging big data and machine learning, the platform delivers real-time visibility on security, privacy, and fraud alerts, helping to safeguard the technologies and applications of connected and autonomous vehicles. Upstream serves a range of prominent automotive OEMs and suppliers, ensuring the protection of millions of vehicles worldwide.

Upstream

Series C in 2021
Upstream Security is a provider of a cloud-based data management platform specifically designed for connected vehicles, focusing on automotive cybersecurity and data-driven applications. The platform transforms distributed vehicle data into centralized, structured, and contextualized data lakes, enabling customers to create connected vehicle applications. Upstream offers industry-leading cyber threat protection through its AutoThreat® Intelligence, the first dedicated automotive cybersecurity threat intelligence solution, which integrates seamlessly into customer environments and vehicle security operations centers. By leveraging big data and machine learning, the platform delivers real-time visibility on security, privacy, and fraud alerts, helping to safeguard the technologies and applications of connected and autonomous vehicles. Upstream serves a range of prominent automotive OEMs and suppliers, ensuring the protection of millions of vehicles worldwide.

Hippo Insurance

Convertible Note in 2020
Hippo Insurance Services is a home insurance provider that aims to redefine homeowner protection through a comprehensive approach. The company utilizes real-time data and smart home technology to create an integrated home protection platform designed to alleviate the concerns associated with homeownership. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, Hippo offers its insurance products to over 80 percent of U.S. homeowners across 37 states. The company covers a wide range of assets, including electronics, home offices, and appliances, while also providing unique coverage options for water backup and service lines. Hippo operates through various segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from its Insurance-as-a-Service platform, which supports third-party managing general agents. As a licensed property casualty insurance agent, Hippo collaborates with multiple insurance companies to underwrite its products.

Ispace Technologies

Series B in 2020
Ispace Technologies is a Tokyo-based company specializing in space resource exploration, particularly focused on developing micro-robotic technology to facilitate the identification, extraction, and transportation of lunar resources, such as ice, essential for sustaining human life in space. Founded in 2013, Ispace is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing 3D printing and commercially available products to create efficient and cost-effective solutions. The company is also involved in the Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition through its Team HAKUTO, which has gained recognition for its advancements in mobility and aims to land a privately funded robot on the Moon. Ispace’s micro-robots are designed to explore larger lunar areas quickly and economically, making significant strides towards establishing a sustainable presence in outer space.

Desamis

Venture Round in 2020
Desamis is a prominent consumer electronics manufacturer that has diversified into agribusiness. The company has developed a behavior monitoring system aimed at supporting livestock farmers. This system tracks essential activities of cattle, such as feeding, drinking, rumination, and movement patterns, including lying down and standing up. By collecting and analyzing this data, Desamis enables farmers to make informed predictions that can help prevent issues such as estrus, illness, mobility challenges, and sudden death in livestock.

Crafter

Series A in 2019
Crafter is now a member of Monex Group! Crafter provides Crew, a team collaboration tool powered by GPT-3 and CraftChat. CraftChat is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in enterprises to automate acquiring leads and providing best customer experience in your absence.We remove the trouble of spending lots of money on online marketing and make better conversions. If you are using CraftChat, users don’t have to visit the website, it comes to you on your social media advertisements. CraftChat delivers more solid targeting based on social media activity and profiles.

CoverHound

Series D in 2019
CoverHound, Inc., operating as CoverHound Insurance Solutions, is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a comparison shopping platform for car and property insurance. Founded in 2010, CoverHound connects consumers with national insurance carriers and local agents, allowing them to compare accurate rates and find policies that suit their individual needs. The platform is designed to offer transparent access to insurance options, providing smart recommendations and personalized quotes without spamming users. With a focus on user control and data privacy, CoverHound facilitates a seamless experience for customers seeking to shop for and purchase insurance.

Element

Series A in 2019
ELEMENT Insurance AG, founded in March 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital insurance services and InsurTech innovations. The company operates as a licensed direct insurer for non-life insurance, authorized by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority to function as a risk carrier across 28 European countries. ELEMENT provides a unique technology platform known as "Insurance as a Platform," which supports a B2B2X value chain. It collaborates with various partners, ranging from e-commerce businesses to established insurance firms, to develop customized white-label insurance products quickly. By enabling its partners to market these innovative products under their own brands, ELEMENT addresses the complexities of the insurance value chain, including actuarial calculations, underwriting, policy administration, customer service, and claims management.

First Capital Insurance

Acquisition in 2017
First Capital Insurance Ltd. is a commercial property and casualty insurer that offers a range of non-life insurance services. The company provides personal insurance products, including home, personal accident, travel, and motor insurance. For commercial clients, First Capital Insurance offers a comprehensive suite of coverage, including industrial all risks, fire and extra perils, burglary, engineering, liability, marine cargo, and hull insurance. Additionally, the company provides packages tailored for offices and retail and industrial businesses. Through its diverse offerings, First Capital Insurance aims to meet the reliable insurance needs of both individual and commercial customers.

Goodpatch

Series C in 2017
Goodpatch, Inc. is a design-focused company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in UI/UX design consulting services. Founded in 2011, it offers a range of services including product design, business model design, brand experience design, and organizational design. Additionally, Goodpatch provides software development services and various tools to support designers and teams, such as Prott, a prototyping tool that facilitates team collaboration, and Athena, an XR tool for designing and testing connected car experiences. The company also runs ReDesigner, a career support service for designers, and operates Goodpatch Anywhere, a fully remote design team.

Yoriso

Series C in 2017
Yoriso Co., Ltd., established in 2009 and previously known as Minrevi Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company that operates a funeral planning platform. This platform connects bereaved families with funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers, offering online reviews and pricing information. It aims to empower individuals to arrange funerals according to their specific needs and preferences.

Drivemode

Series A in 2017
Drivemode, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the driving experience through its innovative mobile application. Founded in 2014 by former entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors, Drivemode focuses on providing a user-friendly platform that integrates various smartphone functions such as navigation, music, and messaging, all accessible via voice commands. This allows drivers to minimize distractions while on the road. The application analyzes driving patterns, calendar events, and recent communications to offer personalized navigation suggestions and facilitate seamless music control. Since its launch in 2015, the Drivemode app has achieved significant popularity, garnering over 1 million downloads globally. Based in Redwood City, California, Drivemode operates as a subsidiary of Honda R&D Co., Ltd. and continues to collaborate with key players in the connected car ecosystem to further advance its mission of promoting smarter, safer driving.

Toreta

Series D in 2016
Toreta, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in developing applications for restaurant reservations. Founded in 2013, Toreta provides a mobile application that streamlines reservation management for restaurants. The application enables automatic recording of reservation conversations, generates customer ledgers based on reservation data, and allows customers to make reservations online at any time. Additionally, the platform enhances operational efficiency for restaurant management by offering tools such as mobile order services, AI-based reservation reception, and customer relationship management features. Through its innovative solutions, Toreta aims to improve the overall dining experience for both restaurants and their customers.

Kabuku

Series A in 2015
Kabuku Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013 that specializes in on-demand manufacturing services and 3D printing solutions. It operates through three primary platforms: Rinkak Business, Rinkak Factory, and Rinkak Marketplace. Kabuku Connect offers a comprehensive range of manufacturing services, including consulting, 3D design, production, shipping, and after-sales support, leveraging a global network of manufacturing partners. The company also provides Kabuku MMS, a tool that simplifies tasks such as quoting, order management, and invoice generation for 3D printing operations. Additionally, Rinkak.com serves as a digital marketplace where users can order various 3D models. Kabuku has collaborated with notable brands and agencies, enhancing its reputation within the industry. As of September 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Futaba Corporation.

MS Amlin

Acquisition in 2015
MS Amlin is a prominent global specialty commercial insurer and reinsurer headquartered in London, with operations across the Lloyd's, UK, Continental European, and Bermudian markets. The company combines Mitsui Sumitomo's London and Bermuda operations with the historic Amlin businesses, focusing on delivering insurance coverage for a diverse range of risks faced by commercial enterprises. Additionally, MS Amlin provides reinsurance protection to other insurers worldwide. As a wholly owned subsidiary of MS&AD, a leading non-life insurer based in Japan, MS Amlin benefits from significant financial strength and scale, ensuring it can offer quality insurance services to its clients.

BitFlyer

Series B in 2015
BitFlyer, Inc. is a virtual currency exchange and blockchain development service provider based in Minato-ku, Japan. Established in 2014, it specializes in facilitating transactions in various digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, among others. BitFlyer offers a comprehensive platform that enables customers to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrencies securely. It features multiple markets, including a Bitcoin marketplace and altcoin exchanges, along with advanced services such as an application programming interface for custom account management. Additionally, BitFlyer provides e-commerce payment solutions that allow businesses to accept Bitcoin, enhancing the overall trading experience. The company also operates fundFlyer, a crowdfunding platform designed to support projects through Bitcoin funding.

Money Forward

Series B in 2014
Money Forward is a financial technology company that offers a range of money-related services for both individuals and corporations. It specializes in personal financial management, providing users with tools to manage daily expenses through integration with bank accounts and credit histories. The company’s services include an automatic savings app and a platform where users can engage with financial planners to address their concerns. Additionally, Money Forward provides cloud-based solutions, such as accounting software, tax return services, invoice preparation, payroll calculation, and payment reconciliation. The company aims to enhance financial literacy and management through accessible resources, including economic media and an online newsletter. Its services are available on both desktop and mobile platforms, catering to a diverse user base.

Regimmune

Series D in 2014
REGiMMUNE Corporation is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, with an office in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2006, it specializes in developing immune-regulatory therapeutics aimed at treating life-threatening diseases and disorders. The company utilizes its proprietary reVax technology, which induces regulatory T cells to promote immune tolerance against specific disease-causing antigens. REGiMMUNE's product pipeline includes RGI-2001, currently in a Phase I/II clinical trial for treating Graft versus Host Disease associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, as well as RGI-3001, a preclinical candidate for type 1 diabetes. Its portfolio also addresses a range of conditions, including allergies, autoimmune diseases, and transplantation disorders, with a focus on reducing the side effects commonly associated with conventional immunosuppressants. The company's research efforts are directed towards developing innovative solutions for various immune system disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Metaps

Series A in 2012
Metaps operates as a holding company with a focus on creating competitive businesses across various sectors. The company is engaged in three primary areas: finance, marketing, and digital transformation support. In the finance sector, Metaps offers a range of services within the fintech domain, including cashless payment solutions. Its marketing division provides comprehensive digital marketing services to clients. Additionally, the company supports digital transformation through its SaaS platforms, which include data analysis tools. Metaps also emphasizes business incubation, particularly in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, while investing in technology companies to enhance its portfolio.

Eliiy Power

Private Equity Round in 2011
Eliiy Power Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets lithium-ion batteries and electricity storage systems. Founded in 2006, the company focuses on producing large-sized batteries and hybrid electricity storage systems suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Eliiy Power emphasizes safety in its products, offering batteries that remain safe under extreme conditions, such as puncturing or overcharging. By promoting the use of energy-efficient lithium-ion batteries, the company aims to enhance energy efficiency and contribute to the growing electricity storage market.

Tixa Internet Technology

Series B in 2006
Tixa Internet Technology Co., Ltd., based in Beijing, specializes in web-empowered products, systems, and services, primarily focusing on contextual advertising solutions for online advertisers and publishers in China. The company offers several key products, including NarrowAD, a targeted online advertising solution, and ChinaWi, an online corporate intelligence portal. Tixa also provides PRnews, a platform for delivering press releases to various stakeholders, including media and potential clients. In addition to news distribution, Tixa offers media monitoring services, press release writing and translation, and crisis management services. Its multi-channel delivery network ensures real-time access to a broad audience, encompassing newspapers, wire services, and online databases. Tixa has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Factiva, Bloomberg, and Reuters. Originally founded in 2000 as VeryE, the company rebranded to Tixa Internet Technology in March 2004 following a restructuring supported by Mitsui Sumitomo Financial Group.
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