SBI Investment

SBI Investment Co., Ltd. is an investment arm of SBI Holdings, Inc. specializing in venture capital and growth capital investment. It primarily invests in the field of information technology, bio-life science, fitech, healthcare, environment, communication services, consumer discretionary and energy and other sectors that have growth potential. The firm seeks to invest in China and Southeast Asia. It prefers to exit its investment through IPO and M&A. SBI Investment Co., Ltd. was founded in June 7, 1996 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Yoshitaka Kitao

Chairman

Past deals in Japan

Vark

Series C in 2023
ActEvolve develops Blitz Freak, a multi virtual reality game. It began operation in 2017, with its headquarters in Tokyo in Japan.

CADDi

Series B in 2021
Caddi, Inc. provides technology solutions to the manufacturing sector in Japan. It engages in management of order placement. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Creema

Series C in 2019
Creema Ltd. is an online marketplace based in Tokyo, Japan, that connects creators and consumers for the direct sale of handmade products. Founded in 2009, the platform offers a diverse range of categories, including accessories, jewelry, toys, bags, stationery, pet goods, fashion items, and furniture, among others. In addition to facilitating online transactions, Creema also organizes exhibitions and events to showcase creators' work. The company emphasizes social commerce and provides related services to enhance the buying and selling experience for its users.

Farmship

Venture Round in 2019
Farmship, Inc. offers agricultural food distribution services. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Riverfield

Series B in 2017
Riverfield, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing surgical support robotic systems for the healthcare industry. The company focuses on creating innovative robotic technologies designed to enhance surgical procedures and improve patient outcomes. Riverfield aims to address the growing demand for advanced medical solutions by leveraging robotics to assist healthcare professionals in their work.

Gatari

Venture Round in 2017
Gatari Corporation develops a social virtual reality (VR) application in which the voice can be visualized for the purposes of communication. The company is headquartered in Japan.

WAmazing

Venture Round in 2017
WAmazing provides free subscriber identification module (SIM) cards that allow foreign travelers to register before their arrival in Japan. Through an app, WAmazing also provides tourists with free internet services of up to 500MB. The service aims to prevent visitors from being locked out of free wifi because of sign-up pages in Japanese that demand a local phone number. WAmazing was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

ZMP

Corporate Round in 2017
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.

hey, Inc.

Venture Round in 2017
hey, Inc. integrates, plans, develops, and manages e-commerce portals and businesses. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Music Securities

Venture Round in 2016
Music Securities Inc. owns and operates an online music content provider. The company is based in Japan.

Base

Series A in 2016
BASE, Inc. is an e-commerce platform developer based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the planning, development, and operation of web services. The company operates through three main segments: BASE Business, which includes an online shop opening service and a smartphone shopping app; PAY Business, which offers PAY.JP, a service for developers to integrate credit card payments into web services and e-commerce, as well as PAY ID, a payment identification service; and Other Business, which encompasses YELL BANK, a financial service designed to assist shop owners in raising funds through its online services. Founded in 2012, BASE aims to facilitate the attraction of online shoppers for its users.

iHeart Japan

Series B in 2016
iHeart Japan Corporation was established to realize an innovative next-generation therapy that can replace heart transplantation by applying technology developed by Prof. Jun K Yamashita of Center for iPS cell Research and Application.

Gengo

Series C in 2015
Gengo, Inc. operates a translation platform that provides professional human translation services in Japan and internationally. It allows individuals and businesses to connect with the company’s community of pre-tested translators, and order text or files to be translated through its Website or API. The company offers its services to Ecommerce, travel, and media companies, enabling them to publish their content, including product descriptions, user reviews, comments, and tweets in various languages. Gengo, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in San Mateo, California. As of December 31, 2018, Gengo, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc..

Japan Communications Inc.

Venture Round in 2002
Japan Communications Inc., a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), provides mobile services in Japan. It develops and sells network security solutions and unauthorized access prevention technologies; and researches and develops technologies for MVNO and MVNE. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan Communications Inc.

Venture Round in 2001
Japan Communications Inc., a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), provides mobile services in Japan. It develops and sells network security solutions and unauthorized access prevention technologies; and researches and develops technologies for MVNO and MVNE. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.