Sony

Sony Group Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate based in Tokyo, known for its diverse range of consumer electronics and entertainment products. The company operates in seven main business segments, including electronics, games, devices, entertainment content, and financial services. Sony develops and manufactures a variety of products such as televisions, smartphones, digital cameras, and gaming consoles, including the popular PlayStation. Additionally, it is a leader in several technology sectors, producing high-quality CMOS image sensors and professional broadcasting equipment. Sony also engages in content creation, encompassing music, films, and mobile games, positioning itself as a top player in the global market. With a strong focus on innovation, Sony has pioneered technologies like Blu-ray Discs and Super Audio CDs, and continues to be a significant force in both consumer and professional markets.

Kazuhito Hadano

CEO

Hiroaki Kitano

Senior Executive Vice President and CTO

87 past transactions

Nodwin Gaming

Series A in 2023
Nodwin Gaming Pvt. Ltd. is an e-sports and gaming solutions company based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2005. As a leader in the e-sports industry, Nodwin Gaming creates and hosts a variety of online and offline competitions across multiple gaming titles. The company specializes in developing e-sport events, offering services such as content production, talent management, sponsorship, and brand integration. Nodwin Gaming operates high-profile international competitions, showcasing its capabilities in both competitive gaming and mobile game production. Since January 2018, it has functioned as a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Rapidus

Grant in 2022
Rapidus aims to develop the next generation of logic semiconductors used in computing.

Epic Games

Venture Round in 2022
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company based in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 1991, the company develops and creates games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, artificial reality, and virtual reality. In addition to its own game development, Epic Games offers its game engine technology to other developers, enabling them to create high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that supports independent developers in producing quality games and 3D content. Originally known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to Epic Games, Inc. in March 1999.

SORACOM

Venture Round in 2021
SORACOM is a company that provides IoT (Internet of Things) platform of data communication by delivering scalable and elastic cloud technologies running on Amazon Web Services (AWS), which makes IoT solution providers/developers to efficiently deliver and extend their services, and also allow the flexibility and customization to fit the various needs of IoT services. With SORACOM, the data communication of IoT / M2M device become more secure and ensure reliable data transfer by supporting many devices and custom protocols. It also provides reduced time-to-market for M2M/IoT services, while significantly reducing the cost of delivering such services, and extend the business by paying as you grow cost structures. SORACOM Air is a service that provides data communication for IoT devices SIM "Air SIM". Users can change the settings from Web console (user console) or by API control, and monitor the data traffic, as well as manage the configuration of data communication of IoT devices centrally. Air SIM provides connectivity for LTE/3G mobile data communication as MVNO, and supports wide coverage area required for IoT and secure communication achieved through a closed network using LTE/3G. SORACOM Beam is a service that offloaded data from IoT devices to cloud with a high encryption load and connection destination setting without directly setting to large devices onsite, that can be controlled from a remote location on cloud. It also has a benefit to manage the data securely without going through the Internet, if the cloud data storage of IoT devices is located in AWS. SORACOM officially launched its service on the 30th of September 2015, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Opulence Images

Seed Round in 2021
Opulence Images specialize in creating organic lifestyle images that tell the story of your brand & Integrates the product seamlessly.

Epic Games

Venture Round in 2021
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company based in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 1991, the company develops and creates games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, artificial reality, and virtual reality. In addition to its own game development, Epic Games offers its game engine technology to other developers, enabling them to create high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that supports independent developers in producing quality games and 3D content. Originally known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to Epic Games, Inc. in March 1999.

Lilz

Series A in 2021
Developer of gauge-watching smart cameras designed to make on-site work easier. The company's cameras integrate machine learning and internet-of-things technologies to offer site inspection services and remotely perform visual patrol inspections such as analog meters, enabling clients to streamline operations and increase productivity.

Monozukuri Ventures

Funding Round in 2020
We Make Hardware Startups Together. Empowering people to build high-quality products. For startup founders, it takes more than funding to bridge the gap between idea and product/market fit. With our unique way of supporting startups with manufacturing needs, we partner with startups for the long term, and work hand-in-glove with our portfolio every step of the way to grow their businesses. Monozukuri Ventures (former Makers Boot Camp) is an early stage VC focused on hardware startup investments in the US & Japan. Our mission is to help the world’s entrepreneurs deliver high-quality products to the market, regardless of production volume. As a global ecosystem contributor, we provide founders with essential resources such as investment, mentorship, prototyping know-how, manufacturing expertise and community support. To achieve this ambitious goal, we stress the importance of Monozukuri, the art of making things in a creative way. Although known as a traditional practice of manufacturing in Japan, Monozukuri enables us to create new values by fusing two opposite ideas integrated in harmony, such as old and new, East and West, hardware and software, and historical and modern. Based in historical Kyoto City and modern New York City, Monozukuri Ventures empowers talented and diverse people to build tangible solutions to create a better future.

Kakehashi

Venture Round in 2020
Kakehashi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications for the healthcare sector. Its primary focus is on managing health insurance claims and drug history for dispensing pharmacists, utilizing an iPad-based platform. Kakehashi aims to enhance the pharmacy experience by streamlining operations, such as automatically drafting patient records, which in turn improves patient satisfaction and supports work style reforms within pharmacies. As Japan faces an aging population, Kakehashi's initiatives are designed to contribute to the future of medical care, ensuring that the country's advanced healthcare system continues to support healthy life expectancy.

Nevion

Acquisition in 2020
Nevion AS specializes in the manufacture of communication equipment, focusing on video transport solutions for broadcasters and telecom operators globally. The company offers a range of products including the Flashlink transport system for optical links, signal processing solutions such as format converters and frame synchronizers, and digital and analog video routers. Additionally, Nevion provides RF over fiber, data transport, and media monitoring products, catering to various network types like fiber and IP. With a strong emphasis on innovation, it supports the convergence of broadcast, IT, and telecom technologies, enabling efficient content delivery for major sporting and live TV events. Over the years, Nevion has built strategic partnerships with prominent organizations, ensuring that its technologies are utilized by some of the largest media networks in the world. Founded in 1996 and based in Sandefjord, Norway, Nevion AS operates as a subsidiary of Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Inc.

Sony Financial Holdings

Acquisition in 2020
Sony Financial Holdings Inc. is a financial services group based in Tokyo, Japan, and operates through three main segments: Life Insurance, Non-Life Insurance, and Banking. The company offers a range of products, including life insurance policies such as death protection and educational endowment, as well as non-life insurance options like automobile and overseas travel coverage. Additionally, it provides banking services that include foreign currency deposits, mortgage loans, and investment trusts. The group also engages in venture capital and credit card settlement services, and develops nursing care facilities. To deliver its services, Sony Financial utilizes lifeplanner sales employees, independent agencies, and online platforms. Founded in 1979, Sony Financial Holdings aims to build trust with its customers through diverse financial solutions tailored to their individual needs.

Epic Games

Corporate Round in 2020
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company based in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 1991, the company develops and creates games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, artificial reality, and virtual reality. In addition to its own game development, Epic Games offers its game engine technology to other developers, enabling them to create high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that supports independent developers in producing quality games and 3D content. Originally known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to Epic Games, Inc. in March 1999.

IDUN Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
IDUN Technologies AG is a Swiss neurotechnology startup founded in 2017, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced biosensors for wearable devices. The company is known for its innovative product, DRYODES, which features dry conductive electrodes suitable for electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), and electromyography (EMG) applications. These electrodes enhance user convenience by providing soft, skin-conformable surfaces that eliminate the need for adhesives. IDUN Technologies aims to integrate neuroscience into everyday products through its Guardian Neuro-Intelligence Platform, a Brain-Computer Interface that captures real-time neuro markers. This platform enables the collection and analysis of brain activity data, allowing manufacturers to enhance their products by tailoring them to users' emotional and cognitive states. By employing a holistic approach that encompasses biosensor development, hardware design, data analysis, and product integration, IDUN Technologies seeks to create a more connected world where devices can respond to human emotional needs, ultimately fostering more fulfilling user experiences.

Bilibili

Post in 2020
Bilibili Inc. is an online entertainment platform based in Shanghai, China, catering primarily to the younger generation. Founded in 2009, the company has evolved from a niche content community focused on anime, comics, and games (ACG) into a comprehensive entertainment hub that offers a diverse range of media formats, including videos, live broadcasts, and mobile games. Bilibili emphasizes high-quality content and aims to create immersive experiences that foster strong emotional connections among its users. The platform features a unique interactive playback system that allows for real-time subtitle overlays, enhancing user engagement. Additionally, Bilibili has established a strategic collaboration with Tencent for the sharing and operation of anime and games, further expanding its content offerings and reach within the Chinese market.

minma

Series A in 2020
minma, Inc. specializes in the development and operation of online market press. It was founded on January 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

minma

Venture Round in 2020
minma, Inc. specializes in the development and operation of online market press. It was founded on January 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Dronestream

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Dronestream was founded on the basis that it would contribute to the movement that integrates Unmanned Aerial Systems into society. We wish to see unmanned technology save lives, create more efficient businesses and assist in making the world a safer place. Commercial and emergency service users are able to create secure streaming groups, allow viewers to send messages to the pilot and view current location via the map interface. With many more features and integrations, this pushes a drones capability to real-time, team-wide situational awareness. All this and more, via an easy to use app and browser interface.

Insightness

Acquisition in 2019
Insightness GmbH manufactures visual positioning systems for mobile phones. Its systems compute the position and orientation of a device, as well as a 3D map of its environment. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland. As of November 12, 2019, Insightness GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.

what3words

Series C in 2019
What3Words Limited offers a universal addressing solution that simplifies location communication by dividing the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique three-word address. This innovative approach allows users to easily specify precise locations, such as delivery points, event venues, or emergency sites. The service is accessible through a free mobile app and an online map, and it can be integrated into other applications, platforms, or websites via a simple API. What3Words serves a wide range of industries, including delivery, emergency response, tourism, and national mapping, contributing to social and economic progress, particularly in developing regions. Founded in 2013, What3Words is headquartered in Baldock, United Kingdom.

Midokura

Acquisition in 2019
Midokura Co., Ltd. is a global provider of network virtualization overlay software solutions, established in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Barcelona. The company offers its flagship product, Enterprise MidoNet, which includes comprehensive operational tools such as advanced analytics, dynamic visualization for network monitoring, and programmable virtual networking. This solution enables enterprises and service providers to build, run, and manage virtual networks, allowing users to create isolated networks in software that overlay existing hardware infrastructure. Midokura also provides support services to enhance the user experience and operational efficiency of its software. As a subsidiary of the Sony Group, Midokura focuses on facilitating the deployment and management of AI workloads across edge devices and cloud environments, leveraging its expertise in cloud networking.

Joled

Corporate Round in 2019
Joled is a manufacturer specializing in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display technology, focusing on high-end applications such as monitors, medical displays, and automotive lighting. The company utilizes advanced printing techniques for OLED production, along with transparent amorphous oxide semiconductors and flexible display technology. Joled serves various industries, including medical, entertainment, gaming, and electronic signage, aiming to deliver innovative display solutions that enhance visual experiences. With its expertise in OLED technology, Joled contributes to the growing demand for high-quality, flexible, and energy-efficient display systems.

OLED Info

Private Equity Round in 2019
OLED-Info is a news aggregation platform that offers resources and services to the OLED industry. The website features daily news, updates, and commentary focused on the OLED technology. It also offers handbooks, newsletters, and other information sources as well as consultancy services.

Trustdock

Series B in 2019
Trustdock Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing an identity verification platform that caters to various industries through its identity confirmation API service. The platform enables businesses to outsource Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, ensuring compliance with local regulations, including laws related to criminal profit prevention and fraud prevention. Trustdock's technology facilitates trusted business relationships by offering tools for identity confirmation, personal number acquisition, and risk assessments, allowing individuals and corporate clients to authenticate their digital identities efficiently. The flexibility of the platform allows integration with any ID service, making it suitable for diverse sectors, including FinTech and shared economy businesses.

iXs

Venture Round in 2019
iXs is a start-up to solve social problems with robot technology.In addition to the development of inspection / business robots and special environment-compatible robots that we have been conducting so far, we have developed and operated AI / Data Service systems and analyzed big data. We provide products and services. We provide consistent support from introduction to operation of products and services that can be used and used, to solve customer issues.

Digital Grid

Venture Round in 2019
Digital Grid Inc. operates in the electricity retail sector, focusing on non-electrified and off-grid communities in Africa. The company has developed a fee-based electricity credit system that allows kiosk owners to provide charging services for various electronic devices, including phones and lanterns. Additionally, Digital Grid offers rental options for rechargeable devices such as LED lanterns, portable radios, and tablet PCs, as well as leasing solutions for equipment like photovoltaic panels and batteries. The company's innovative approach aims to improve access to electricity in underserved areas, enhancing the quality of life for local populations. Founded in 2013, Digital Grid is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Digital Grid

Venture Round in 2019
Digital Grid Inc. operates in the electricity retail sector, focusing on non-electrified and off-grid communities in Africa. The company has developed a fee-based electricity credit system that allows kiosk owners to provide charging services for various electronic devices, including phones and lanterns. Additionally, Digital Grid offers rental options for rechargeable devices such as LED lanterns, portable radios, and tablet PCs, as well as leasing solutions for equipment like photovoltaic panels and batteries. The company's innovative approach aims to improve access to electricity in underserved areas, enhancing the quality of life for local populations. Founded in 2013, Digital Grid is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Cogitai

Acquisition in 2019
Cogitai, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of artificial intelligence software that employs continuous learning to adapt and acquire new skills through real-world interactions. The company's innovative software enhances the machine learning capabilities of various devices and domains, allowing clients to improve their systems for applications such as automated marketing and customer engagement. Additionally, Cogitai's technology supports the advancement of interactive robots, enabling them to learn and evolve based on their experiences. By focusing on continual learning, Cogitai aims to provide solutions that enhance the adaptability and functionality of AI systems across multiple sectors.

Metcela

Series A in 2018
Metcela Inc. specializes in developing fibroblast-based therapies for cardiac diseases, focusing on regenerative medicine for conditions such as Ischemic Heart Disease. Founded in 2016 and based in Kawasaki-shi, Japan, the company utilizes VCAM-1-positive cardiac fibroblasts derived from patients' own cells. This innovative approach aims to replenish and restore damaged cardiac muscle and its surrounding microenvironment, enhancing the heart's natural healing capabilities. By repairing rather than replacing damaged cells, Metcela seeks to provide effective and cost-efficient treatments for heart failure, offering new hope for patients suffering from cardiac ailments.

Joled

Corporate Round in 2018
Joled is a manufacturer specializing in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display technology, focusing on high-end applications such as monitors, medical displays, and automotive lighting. The company utilizes advanced printing techniques for OLED production, along with transparent amorphous oxide semiconductors and flexible display technology. Joled serves various industries, including medical, entertainment, gaming, and electronic signage, aiming to deliver innovative display solutions that enhance visual experiences. With its expertise in OLED technology, Joled contributes to the growing demand for high-quality, flexible, and energy-efficient display systems.

Defined.ai

Series A in 2018
Defined.ai is a data science company that specializes in providing artificial intelligence training data for various machine learning applications. The company operates a self-service SaaS platform that allows users to source and enrich structured training data, enhancing the capabilities of models to interpret text, speech, and images. Additionally, Defined.ai offers an API that integrates directly with users' data processes, facilitating the retrieval of enriched training data. The company also features Neevo, an online platform that invites contributions from the public to improve AI systems. Serving industries such as automotive, banking, utilities, fintech, media, and healthcare, Defined.ai combines machine learning, data science, and crowd-sourcing to streamline global data collection and enrichment efforts, ultimately improving the quality, scalability, and time-to-market of AI and natural language processing applications. Founded in 2015, Defined.ai is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Porto and Lisbon, Portugal, and Tokyo, Japan.

Sustainable Medicine

Venture Round in 2018
Sustainable Medicine, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on developing innovative medical software applications aimed at treating insomnia. The company specializes in creating an AI-driven automatic analysis system, which leverages advanced technology to enhance treatment options for patients suffering from sleep disorders. By integrating artificial intelligence into its solutions, Sustainable Medicine seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy in the field of sleep medicine.

Cogitai

Seed Round in 2018
Cogitai, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of artificial intelligence software that employs continuous learning to adapt and acquire new skills through real-world interactions. The company's innovative software enhances the machine learning capabilities of various devices and domains, allowing clients to improve their systems for applications such as automated marketing and customer engagement. Additionally, Cogitai's technology supports the advancement of interactive robots, enabling them to learn and evolve based on their experiences. By focusing on continual learning, Cogitai aims to provide solutions that enhance the adaptability and functionality of AI systems across multiple sectors.

Qrio

Acquisition in 2017
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to control access through their smartphones. The company's smart lock allows individuals to operate the door lock remotely by entering a password into a connected application, enhancing convenience and security. Users can also share access with family and friends through messaging platforms, specifying the duration for which access is granted. This innovative solution allows for the installation of smart locks on existing doors without the need to replace the current locking mechanism, making it a practical option for enhancing home security.

Acutronic Robotics

Series A in 2017
Acutronic Robotics is a robotics development firm that specializes in creating high-quality, modular robotic solutions for professional and industrial applications. The company focuses on delivering next-generation robotic systems that incorporate a hardware robot operating system, facilitating the integration of various robotic modules and operations. Their solutions allow for easy deployment while ensuring compliance with industry and commercial standards. Additionally, Acutronic Robotics aims to enhance robot functionality through self-introspection capabilities powered by artificial intelligence, enabling robots to perform tasks more efficiently, safely, and securely.

Crispin

Acquisition in 2017
Crispin Corporation specializes in master control automation and media asset management solutions for broadcasters, cable operators, and other organizations in North America and South America. Their product offerings include Crispin Cameo, a compact automation solution, and Crispin Veranda, a multi-channel system for both automation and asset management. The company also provides various tools such as RapidPlayX for playlist management, Mapper for program schedule transfers, and a suite of asset management solutions like AssetBase and ArchiveManager. Additionally, Crispin offers ingest and media preparation tools, including Dubber and ClipPanel, as well as newsroom automation solutions. Founded in 1997 and based in Durham, North Carolina, Crispin is recognized for its modular and scalable systems, allowing clients to customize their automation setups according to their specific needs and budgets. The company emphasizes personalized customer service and support, including a four-year free support plan, distinguishing itself in the industry for its commitment to client satisfaction.

SmartDrive

Series B in 2017
SmartDrive Inc. is a technology company specializing in vehicle tracking and big data analytics solutions. Founded in 2013 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, it develops a data platform that provides insights into vehicle management, route optimization, and safe driving practices through real-time GPS services. SmartDrive offers various products, including mobile applications like DriveOn, which provides drivers with information on speed and vehicle performance, and hardware devices such as OBD and car chargers. In the United States, SmartDrive Systems, Inc., a related entity established in 2004, focuses on providing fuel management and driver safety solutions across diverse industries, including waste management and food distribution. Its offerings include video analytics for driver performance coaching, fuel performance tracking, and a transportation intelligence suite that transforms data into actionable insights. With a global presence and a commitment to improving driving safety and efficiency, SmartDrive serves a broad range of agencies and fleet operators.

AirMap

Series B in 2017
AirMap, Inc. is a digital airspace and automation company that specializes in providing software solutions to enhance drone operations in low-altitude airspaces. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, the company offers a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform that integrates airspace geometries, restrictions, terrain data, and population density information. This platform facilitates airspace automation, flight automation, and dataflow automation, ensuring low-altitude situational awareness for various stakeholders, including airspace authorities, enterprise operators, and developers. AirMap aims to support the integration of drones into everyday life by organizing critical low-altitude information, enabling safe and efficient drone flight across multiple applications such as agriculture, public safety, and aerial photography. The company collaborates with industry partners and is actively involved in initiatives like the Small UAV Coalition and the NASA UTM program to advance the future of unmanned aviation.

A10 Lab

Seed Round in 2017
A10 Lab Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a self-improvement mobile application aimed at enhancing users' well-being through habit formation. The application employs a team-based approach, allowing users to form groups of five, fostering collaboration and accountability among participants. Through gamification and social encouragement, the platform helps individuals establish new routines and develop skills that contribute to their personal growth. A10 Lab's innovative solution not only aims to improve individual happiness but also enhances user engagement, ultimately benefiting businesses by increasing customer lifetime value. The app, known as 'Min Chale,' has received recognition on Google Play for its effectiveness in promoting positive behavior change.

SIRIUS PLUS Ltd

Series B in 2016
SIRIUS PLUS is developing the world's first holographic-ready operation system (NuukOS)

Qrio

Venture Round in 2016
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to control access through their smartphones. The company's smart lock allows individuals to operate the door lock remotely by entering a password into a connected application, enhancing convenience and security. Users can also share access with family and friends through messaging platforms, specifying the duration for which access is granted. This innovative solution allows for the installation of smart locks on existing doors without the need to replace the current locking mechanism, making it a practical option for enhancing home security.

Altair Semiconductor

Acquisition in 2016
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Altair Semiconductor

Acquisition in 2016
Altair Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializing in the development of LTE chipsets for global Tier-1 operators. Founded in 2005 by former Texas Instruments executives, the company focuses on providing integrated chipsets for various cellular IoT applications, including Cat-M1, NB1, and CAT-1 IoT chipsets, as well as high-speed broadband access solutions like CAT-4 and CAT-12 chipsets. Altair's products support a wide array of applications, such as smart metering, wearables, connected vehicles, and security systems. The company collaborates with global original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to deliver modules tailored for both industrial and consumer IoT uses. Altair Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.

Toshiba - Image Sensor Business

Acquisition in 2015
Toshiba - Image Sensor Business is a manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products.

Sony Depthsensing Solutions

Acquisition in 2015
Sony Depthsensing Solutions SA/NV provides gesture-based platforms for consumer electronics and professional markets in Belgium, the United States, and Asia. It offers a family of 3D imaging and gesture recognition solutions, including 3D CMOS time-of-flight sensors, modules, and cameras; multi-platform and multi-camera 3D gesture recognition middleware and tools; and games and applications. The company also offers CoolStuff, a software for people who create, make, or adapt things to play around with 3D cameras. Its solutions are used in various markets, including PCs and portable devices, smart TVs, cars, interactive digital entertainment, digital signage, health care, and medical systems, as well as academics, developers, hackers and makers, transport, home automation, digital signage, sport and fitness, surveillance, robotics, 3D scanning, toys, and smarter objects. The company offers its products online, as well as through resellers. It has a strategic partnership with MakerBot. Sony Depthsensing Solutions SA/NV was formerly known as SoftKinetic International SA/NV and changed its name to Sony Depthsensing Solutions SA/NV in December 2017 as a result of acquisition by Sony Corporation. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium with additional offices in Sunnyvale, California and Seongnam-si, Korea. As of October 8, 2015, Sony Depthsensing Solutions SA/NV operates as a subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Qrio

Venture Round in 2015
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to control access through their smartphones. The company's smart lock allows individuals to operate the door lock remotely by entering a password into a connected application, enhancing convenience and security. Users can also share access with family and friends through messaging platforms, specifying the duration for which access is granted. This innovative solution allows for the installation of smart locks on existing doors without the need to replace the current locking mechanism, making it a practical option for enhancing home security.

Optical Archive

Acquisition in 2015
Optical Archive Inc., was founded by Frank Frankovsky,

OnLive

Acquisition in 2015
OnLive is a cloud gaming company that provides a platform for streaming video games from high-end gaming PCs located in its data centers to users' devices, including Mac, PC, and Android. By utilizing server-based video game processing, OnLive allows users to play games without the need for traditional consoles or high-performance computers. The company's game client automatically manages game updates and installations, enhancing the user experience. Additionally, OnLive offers a cloud desktop system, which was recognized as the No. 1 app of 2012 by Time Magazine, showcasing a remote desktop experience that feels local on mobile devices. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Steve Perlman, OnLive has focused on transforming the way games are accessed and played, moving away from conventional purchase and download models. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

The Orchard

Acquisition in 2015
The Orchard, a pioneering independent music and video distribution company operating in more than 25 global markets, provides an innovative and transparent sales and marketing platform for content owners. With industry-leading supply chain management, The Orchard’s creative, tailored approach streamlines its clients’ business complexity while amplifying reach and revenue across hundreds of digital, physical and mobile outlets around the world. The Orchard was founded in 1997 to foster independence and creativity in the music industry. For further information, please visit www.theorchard.com.

ZMP

Corporate Round in 2015
ZMP is a Tokyo-based company specializing in robotics and autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2001, it develops and sells a variety of products, including humanoid robots, logistics support robots, and automatic operation technologies for advanced driver assistance and sensor systems. The company also offers autonomous driving development products, on-road vehicle testing products, robotic camera solutions, and various sensors such as inertial measurement units and biological sensors. ZMP serves diverse sectors, including mobile manufacturing, research institutions, and universities, providing robotic teaching materials and other educational resources. With a diverse workforce, comprising a significant number of international engineers, ZMP is committed to expanding its global presence in the robotics and automotive technology industries.

Qrio

Venture Round in 2014
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to control access through their smartphones. The company's smart lock allows individuals to operate the door lock remotely by entering a password into a connected application, enhancing convenience and security. Users can also share access with family and friends through messaging platforms, specifying the duration for which access is granted. This innovative solution allows for the installation of smart locks on existing doors without the need to replace the current locking mechanism, making it a practical option for enhancing home security.

Pixim

Acquisition in 2012
Pixim is a hardware company specializing in the development of advanced chipsets for video cameras, utilizing its innovative Digital Pixel System® technology. This technology enhances image capture by allowing individual pixels to self-adjust to varying lighting conditions, thereby improving the overall image quality. Pixim's chipsets include digital image sensors, processors, and associated software, which are applicable across a range of industries such as security, video surveillance, machine vision, and automotive systems. By enabling cameras to capture clear, high-resolution images under diverse lighting scenarios, Pixim's solutions provide users with accurate, actionable information while minimizing visual noise such as glare and reflections.

PriceArea

Series A in 2012
PriceArea was taken from two generic words; Price and Area. It uses the word Price + Area because when it comes to shopping, the most important thing that matter, is how much it costs and where to get it. PriceArea.com was developed since November 2009 and will be launched to public on mid July 2010 as the first and the largest shopping search engine in Indonesia and Singapore PriceArea.com is a search engine for local and online stores that connects shoppers with thousands of merchants -- Local & Retail Stores, Online Stores and Online Marketplaces. Our search engine will crawl over our qualified merchants and bring you the most accurate and relevant result -- Side-by-side product and price comparison, Detail product information and reviews, Merchant ratings and reviews and so on! Our aim is to act as an intermediary between online shoppers and retailers by providing complete features such as -- Buying or Selling products or services, Buying Gudes, Local & Online Store Locator, Products Reviews, Merchant Reviews, Wishlist, Advertising platform and many more!

Gaikai

Acquisition in 2012
Gaikai Inc. is a video game technology company that specializes in cloud-based gaming solutions. Acquired by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2012, Gaikai plays a pivotal role in enabling game streaming services, including Remote Play for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, as well as the forthcoming PlayStation Now. The company's mission focuses on broadening access to video games, allowing users to easily and instantly play a diverse range of titles across multiple devices. By leveraging advanced streaming technology, Gaikai aims to enhance the gaming experience for a wide audience.

Sony Mobile Communications

Acquisition in 2012
Sony Mobile Communications, founded in Japan in 2001, is a key division of the Sony family, focusing on mobile technology and innovation. The company develops and markets a diverse portfolio of high-end mobile devices under the Xperia brand, including smartphones, tablets, and smart accessories. By leveraging Sony's extensive technological expertise, Sony Mobile aims to enhance everyday experiences through superior design, premium services, and seamless connectivity. Its products are recognized for pushing the boundaries of mobile entertainment, reflecting the company's commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to consumers worldwide.

Micronics

Acquisition in 2011
Micronics, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of near patient in-vitro diagnostic products aimed at disease diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment monitoring. Operating both in the United States and internationally, the company offers a range of diagnostic devices, including the PanNAT molecular diagnostic system, which serves as a point-of-care testing instrument. This system processes distinct cartridges to conduct single and multiplexed nucleic acid amplification assays. In addition to its diagnostic products, Micronics provides custom design and development services, supporting clients from prototype stages to the commercial development of disposable cartridges and integrated systems.

LittleBigPlanet

Acquisition in 2010
LittleBigPlanet is a puzzle-based platform video game. It was developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

Sony Biotechnology

Acquisition in 2010
Sony Biotechnology specializes in flow cytometry analysis and sorting technology, offering a comprehensive range of products and services that enhance laboratory productivity. The company is recognized as a leading innovator in the field, providing advanced flow cytometry solutions, lab productivity software, and novel reagents. Its commitment to technological development has earned accolades such as the Frost & Sullivan Emerging Technology Award, the Milestone Award, and the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. Supported by a team of experienced professionals, Sony Biotechnology is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-quality products and effective solutions to meet the needs of its customers.

Convergent Media Systems

Acquisition in 2010
Convergent Media Systems Corporation designs, installs, operates, and maintains media distribution networks for business television, interactive distance learning, and out-of-home advertising. The company offers solutions, such as Networked digital signage, which enables retailers and brand marketers to use messages to target the audience; Interactive Distance Learning that delivers live and on-demand video; and corporate communication solutions. Its services also include managed services, such as project management and installation; content creation; and operations and support. The company was formerly known as EDS Video Services and changed its name to Convergent Media Systems Corporation in 1992. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. Convergent Media Systems Corporation is a subsidiary of Technicolor Network Services.

Watchwith

Series A in 2010
Watchwith is a provider of a data-driven advertising platform designed for television networks and premium video publishers. The company specializes in monetizing audiences through innovative in-program advertisements that go beyond traditional commercial breaks. Their offerings include a sync-to-broadcast content management platform and a syndication network, which facilitate contextual advertising that enhances viewer engagement. Watchwith supports various ad formats, including IAB standard creative formats and its own native formats, featuring interactive promotions, brand advertising, e-commerce events, and branded bonus content. These in-program ads are particularly effective in capturing the attention of younger audiences, who often overlook traditional advertising methods, thus delivering superior viewability and brand recall for advertisers.

Gracenote

Acquisition in 2008
Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider specializing in music, video, and sports. The company supports leading music services, consumer electronics manufacturers, automotive companies, and cable and satellite operators globally. Gracenote's primary focus is to enhance user experiences by helping individuals find, discover, and connect with the entertainment content they enjoy.

Sigil Games Online

Acquisition in 2007
Sigil Games Online, Inc. is a computer game developer based in Carlsbad, California founded in January 2002.

SN Systems

Acquisition in 2005
SN Systems specializes in providing development tools specifically designed for video game platforms. The company creates programming tools that support game developers, including an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that encompasses essential components such as compilers, linkers, debuggers, performance analyzers, and target communication servers. These tools facilitate the game development process, enabling developers to create high-quality gaming experiences efficiently.

MGM Studios

Acquisition in 2004
MGM Studios, officially known as MGM Holdings Inc., is an entertainment company headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, that specializes in the development, production, and distribution of feature films and television content worldwide. Established in 1924, MGM boasts one of the largest libraries of premium film and television works, having produced numerous critically acclaimed titles and winning over 175 Academy Awards, including 14 for Best Picture. The company is involved in theatrical distribution, licensing content for various platforms such as pay television, subscription video-on-demand, and digital distribution. MGM also markets home entertainment content and operates several branded channels and networks, including ThisTV and Light TV. Additionally, the company licenses its film and television properties for interactive games, consumer products, and on-stage productions, while controlling music publishing rights for compositions featured in its works. MGM continues to be a significant player in the global entertainment industry, leveraging its rich history and extensive content library.

Aiwa

Acquisition in 2002
Aiwa Corporation is an audio equipment manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2011. The company produces a variety of audio products, including portable stereo systems, headphone stereos, minicomponent stereo systems, and car stereo systems. Among its notable offerings is the Exos9, a portable Bluetooth speaker designed for versatile use both indoors and outdoors. Aiwa also provides accessories such as extended batteries and remote controls for its audio devices, catering to the needs of consumers seeking quality audio experiences.

RealNetworks

Post in 2002
RealNetworks is a provider of digital entertainment services, focusing on streaming media and music delivery. Established in 1995, the company pioneered the streaming media category and developed several notable products, including RealPlayer, which was the first mainstream media player to facilitate one-click downloading and recording of Internet video. RealNetworks also offers the Rhapsody digital music service, delivering over one billion songs annually, and operates RealArcade, a significant destination for casual gaming online. Additionally, the company provides various mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, which are distributed through wireless carriers globally.

Digital Fountain

Series D in 2001
Digital Fountain specializes in developing software for broadcast and real-time data transport, focusing on the optimization of digital media delivery across various networks. Their technology addresses the limitations typically encountered in digital media distribution, whether over private or public networks. By enhancing the efficiency of data transport, Digital Fountain enables customers to make the most of their existing infrastructure investments while opening up new revenue opportunities. The company's solutions are designed to facilitate the smooth and effective transmission of data and rich media, catering to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.

NTRU Cryptosystems

Series B in 2001
NTRU Cryptosystems, Inc., founded in 1996 by four mathematicians from Brown University, is a prominent provider of security solutions tailored for the New Internet Economy. The company specializes in the development and evaluation of standard-based security architectures and protocols, focusing on the design and implementation of cryptographic solutions, particularly using the NTRU algorithm suite. NTRU's offerings cater to the wireless data communications and content protection markets, emphasizing the security needs of consumer devices and server infrastructures. Additionally, NTRU aims to protect digital media delivery mechanisms and safeguard content owners from piracy, making it a significant player in advancing new security paradigms within the industry.

TeraLogic

Venture Round in 2001
TeraLogic designs integrated circuits, software and platforms for digital TV.

Oren Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2001
Oren Semiconductor is a fabless IC manufacturer that designs develops and markets leading edge VLSI demodulator ICs for the digital television and set-top box markets. Oren is also engaged, through partnerships, in providing customers with complete front-end solutions. Oren's technological leadership position is achieved by combining patented DSP-based technologies with experience in VSB and high-level integration. Oren's VSB demodulator products enable clear reception of VSB modulated signals in the tough environment of terrestrial transmissions for digital television, especially in the presence of reflections and Doppler effects, which are common in urban areas. The end results are components which are easily customized, programmed, reconfigured and upgraded. Oren sells its products through direct sales, distributors, and OEMs worldwide.

Pixel Magic Imaging

Series B in 2001
Pixel Magic has pioneered many of the retail imaging technologies that are accepted as standards today. The company has shipped over 6,000 systems to date to such clients as Eckerd Drug, Meijer Corp, Japan Camera Centre, and Carnival Cruise Lines. Pixel Magic Imaging was founded on and continues to promote open architecture, modular digital imaging solutions designed to help consumers easily take advantage of the many benefits digital photography offers.

Digital Fountain

Series C in 2000
Digital Fountain specializes in developing software for broadcast and real-time data transport, focusing on the optimization of digital media delivery across various networks. Their technology addresses the limitations typically encountered in digital media distribution, whether over private or public networks. By enhancing the efficiency of data transport, Digital Fountain enables customers to make the most of their existing infrastructure investments while opening up new revenue opportunities. The company's solutions are designed to facilitate the smooth and effective transmission of data and rich media, catering to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.

Luxxon

Series B in 2000
Luxxon Corporation is the first company to offer adaptive solutions that overcome the challenges of delivering rich media over wireless networks. Luxxon provides both infrastructure solutions for wireless operators and IC solutions to enable rich media for handset and PDA manufacturers.

CoWare

Series C in 2000
CoWare, Inc. specializes in providing platform-driven electronic system-level design software and consulting services tailored for IP, semiconductor, and electronics companies. The company offers a range of products and services that facilitate platform architecture design, verification, application sub-system design, processor design, and digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm development. Key offerings include Platform Architect, a graphical environment for platform analysis; Model Designer for verifying IP blocks; and Virtual Platform, which supports simulation for software development teams. Additionally, CoWare provides a Model Library containing various processor and peripheral models, as well as Processor Designer for creating custom processors and programmable hardware accelerators. Their Signal Processing Designer aids in the design and analysis of signal processing algorithms, while the Virtual Platform product family encompasses tools for constructing and utilizing virtual hardware platforms for device software development and validation.

Vingage Corporation

Venture Round in 2000
Vingage Corporation is a technology company specializing in video applications and services for medium to large-sized businesses. The company has developed the Vingage Video Server, which allows content providers to stream video in all major formats through real-time transcoding from a single file. This server enables high-quality video delivery to a wide audience in a cost-effective manner. With the increasing popularity of digital video on the Internet, Vingage provides solutions that cater to both narrowband and broadband users, whether they are accessing content via home computers or wireless devices. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Vingage also has offices in Orlando, Florida, and San Francisco, California, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for video services in the digital landscape.

Transmeta

Venture Round in 2000
Transmeta Corporation develops and licenses computing, microprocessor and semiconductor technologies and related intellectual property. Founded in 1995, Transmeta first became known for designing, developing and selling its highly efficient x86-compatible software-based microprocessors, which deliver a balance of low power consumption, high performance, low cost and small size suited for diverse computing platforms. Transmeta is presently focused on developing and licensing its advanced power management technologies for controlling leakage and increasing power efficiency in semiconductor and computing devices, and in licensing its computing and microprocessor technologies to other companies

SecureMedia

Venture Round in 2000
SecureMedia, a Cavalier Telephone and TV company, is the technology leader in the field of conditional access and digital rights management software for the secure delivery and management of digital content. Founded in 1996, SecureMedia was the first company to introduce the Hollywood studios and leading broadcasters to the advantages of software-based content security systems. The company’s flagship product, the Encryptonite ONETM System, was first deployed by RealNetworks in 1999. The Encryptonite ONETM System is used today by media companies and service providers worldwide including Sony, Reeltime Infotainment, China Data Broadcast and Cavalier Telephone. SecureMedia has been at the forefront of digital content security since its inception. Today the company is working today to build new businesses based on the secure delivery of digital content “anywhere at anytime”. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, SecureMedia today has offices in San Francisco, London, Beijing and Auckland with representatives in Moscow, Bucharest, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Taipei and Melbourne.

ArrayComm

Venture Round in 2000
ArrayComm LLC specializes in the development of baseband processing software for wireless infrastructure and client devices, focusing on enhancing subscriber experiences and optimizing radio network economics. The company offers a range of solutions, including BasePort, a physical layer software package for LTE and WiMAX, and A-MAS, which integrates multi-antenna signal processing techniques such as MIMO, beamforming, and interference cancellation. These technologies aim to improve coverage, data rates, and overall system capacities in base stations and client devices. ArrayComm's software is utilized across various wireless networks, including W-CDMA, HSDPA, and GSM, and has a global presence with operations in the United States, China, and Japan. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota, ArrayComm operates as a subsidiary of Ygomi LLC.

NTRU Cryptosystems

Series A in 2000
NTRU Cryptosystems, Inc., founded in 1996 by four mathematicians from Brown University, is a prominent provider of security solutions tailored for the New Internet Economy. The company specializes in the development and evaluation of standard-based security architectures and protocols, focusing on the design and implementation of cryptographic solutions, particularly using the NTRU algorithm suite. NTRU's offerings cater to the wireless data communications and content protection markets, emphasizing the security needs of consumer devices and server infrastructures. Additionally, NTRU aims to protect digital media delivery mechanisms and safeguard content owners from piracy, making it a significant player in advancing new security paradigms within the industry.

RPK SecureMedia

Series B in 2000
RPK SecureMedia provides the first end-to-end solution for securely delivering audio and video over the Internet.

CDNOW

Venture Round in 2000
CDNOW.com was an online retailer. The company was founded in February 1994 by twin brothers Jason Olim and Matthew Olim of Ambler, Pennsylvania. Initially launched as a telnet service in August 1994, CDNow became a retail website in September 1994 far earlier than most of the dot.com retailers that gained notoriety after 2000.

Empowered Networks

Series C in 2000
Empowered Networks is a provider of information technology consulting and network monitoring solutions tailored for large enterprises. The company specializes in optimizing network management, security, and compliance, enabling organizations to enhance the agility, visibility, and reliability of their applications and services. Additionally, Empowered Networks is recognized for its innovative Voice-over-IP (VoIP) switching systems, which are designed for carriers and communication service providers. Its flagship product, the USX1000, seamlessly integrates with existing Intelligent Network services, facilitating the migration of voice traffic to IP infrastructure. By leveraging advanced technologies, Empowered Networks aims to drive positive business outcomes that significantly impact the bottom line for its clients.

Digital Fountain

Venture Round in 2000
Digital Fountain specializes in developing software for broadcast and real-time data transport, focusing on the optimization of digital media delivery across various networks. Their technology addresses the limitations typically encountered in digital media distribution, whether over private or public networks. By enhancing the efficiency of data transport, Digital Fountain enables customers to make the most of their existing infrastructure investments while opening up new revenue opportunities. The company's solutions are designed to facilitate the smooth and effective transmission of data and rich media, catering to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.

I3 Mobile

Venture Round in 2000
I3 Mobile, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, specializes in providing personalized information services for users of wireless communication devices, including mobile phones and pagers. The company's flagship offering, Pronto, is a mobile subscription service that combines the functionalities of a concierge with advanced voice recognition technology. Pronto delivers a range of information and services tailored to individual user preferences throughout the day, covering areas such as financial data, news, weather, sports, and travel. Since its incorporation in 1991, i3 Mobile has focused on enhancing the user experience by offering customizable data services that cater to the specific needs of wireless device users.

Intertainer

Funding Round in 1998
Intertainer is a pioneer in the video on demand industry, providing a vast selection of movies, music videos, and television programming that can be accessed instantly on personal computers and televisions. The service operates over digital cable and Internet Protocol systems, featuring content from notable partners such as Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., DreamWorks SKG, and various other major media companies. Intertainer enhances its offerings with features like interactive advertising and personalized content, creating a comprehensive digital entertainment service platform. The company collaborates with strategic partners including Thomson, Comcast, Intel, Microsoft, and Sony, further solidifying its position in the evolving landscape of digital entertainment.

Columbia Pictures Entertainment

Acquisition in 1991
Columbia Pictures Industries a film production company, produces and distributes films.

Guber-Peters Entertainment

Acquisition in 1989
Guber-Peters Entertainment is produced and distributed many prime time, half-hour comedy television series.

Music Center Inc

Acquisition in 1982
Music Center Inc is a United States manufacturer of professional audio equipment.
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