SBI Investment

SBI Investment is the corporate venture capital arm of SBI Holdings, based in Tokyo, Japan. It funds and supports the growth of private venture companies by managing venture capital funds and attracting capital from institutional partners. The firm backs a broad range of technology-driven sectors, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, fintech, information technology, cybersecurity, e-commerce, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, and environmental energy. Through regional operations such as SBI Investment Korea, it engages with startups in Korea and focuses on sectors including healthcare, consumer, ICT, entertainment, information services, and manufacturing. SBI Investment aims to create value by helping portfolio companies scale, form strategic partnerships, and pursue exits via initial public offerings or acquisitions, reinforcing its role in fostering innovation and core industries in the 21st century.

Koshiro Ashizawa

Assistant Manager

Takashi Goto

Executive Vice President and Director

Ahn Jae- gwang

Director

Lee ju-hyeok

Team Leader

Hashidzume Jun

Investment Department

Yoshitaka Kitao

Chairman

Taiyo Nakamura

Manager

Tomoyuki Nii

Executive Officer and Director

Kyota Suzuki

Manager

Shohei Yamada

Deputy General Manager

InJik Yi

Managing Director and Head of Venture Investment Division I

Akira Kawamura

Deputy General Manager

Shotaro Iwano

Deputy General Manager

Past deals in Public Transportation

Newmo

Series A in 2024
Newmo is a technology company that specializes in sustainable local public transportation. It develops a ride-sharing service platform, enabling drivers to work flexibly using their free time, and providing passengers with a safe, secure, and comfortable user experience.

BasiGo

Series A in 2024
BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up focused on transforming public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda by providing electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel. The company operates under a pay-as-you-go model, which includes maintenance and battery charging services, facilitating the transition for bus owners to adopt electric vehicles. BasiGo's electric buses are designed to operate throughout the day on a single charge, utilizing proven battery technology that offers a reliable and economical solution amidst rising diesel costs. By making electric buses more accessible, BasiGo aims to enhance the efficiency of public transport while contributing to environmental sustainability.

WhereIsMyTransport

Series A in 2021
WhereIsMyTransport Ltd is an urban transportation technology company based in London, United Kingdom, with a presence in Cape Town, South Africa. The company specializes in providing comprehensive public transport data for emerging-market megacities, focusing on regions in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Europe, and South and Southeast Asia. By digitalizing network information from various modes of public transport, WhereIsMyTransport ensures data accuracy amidst the dynamic changes of these systems. Their platform offers a data collection framework for mapping both formal and informal transport networks, equipping businesses, municipalities, and citizens with essential information to enhance infrastructure and navigate urban environments effectively. Through its innovative products and data services, WhereIsMyTransport aims to improve the public transport experience for users and support industry stakeholders in their operational needs.

Quadrac

Venture Round in 2020
Quadrac is a company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling telecommunication devices and payment servers for public transportation systems. Its primary product, Q-CORE, is a high-speed server designed to consolidate fare calculation, payment processing, and security functions at train station ticket gates. The company's digital payment platform facilitates real-time mass financial transactions, including automatic ticket gates, e-money, and online transactions. Quadrac aims to enhance user convenience by offering diverse payment methods and contribute to the realization of a cashless society.

WHILL

Series C in 2018
WHILL designs and manufactures personal mobility products for indoor and outdoor use, aiming to shift perceptions of mobility devices through advanced technology and thoughtful design. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, WHILL develops intelligent personal electric vehicles and mobility solutions that enable mobility-as-a-service, including on-demand fleets and short-term rentals. The company seeks to make public spaces such as airports, hospitals, and vacation destinations more accessible and to empower wheelchair users to lead independent, liberating lives by providing transportation that can be driven on public roads without the need for a driver's license.
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