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 AgTech

Ace Turtle

Series B in 2023
Ace Turtle is a technology driven platform company enabling web influenced commerce. Our Omni-channel platform comprising of technology, logistics and customer support enables Brands and Retailers to improve the post click commerce experience of their customers. It integrates online and offline retail channels enabling automated Omni-channel fulfilment. Ace Turtle is headquartered in Bangalore, India.

Pretia

Venture Round in 2022
Pretia Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of augmented reality gaming software. Founded in 2014, Pretia focuses on creating innovative gaming experiences that integrate augmented reality technology. In addition to its gaming software, the company is involved in planning, development, and operation of internet services, positioning itself at the intersection of entertainment and technology.

Apollo Agriculture

Series B in 2022
Apollo Agriculture, founded in 2015 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, focuses on providing financial and technical support to smallholder farmers in emerging markets. The company offers farming loans to help farmers purchase essential inputs such as fertilizer, seeds, and crop insurance, along with access to expert consultations via mobile technology. By utilizing agronomic machine learning and remote sensing, Apollo tailors its services to individual farmers, assessing credit risk and customizing packages based on satellite and soil data, as well as crop yield models. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of farming practices but also aims to significantly increase yields and profits for farmers.

AlgoTrader

Series B in 2022
AlgoTrader AG specializes in developing algorithmic trading software tailored for quantitative hedge funds, enabling the automation of trading strategies across equity, foreign exchange, and derivatives markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, AlgoTrader offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes a user interface, reporting capabilities, automated cryptocurrency trading, order management, execution, and strategy development. The platform supports both traditional and crypto finance, allowing firms to conduct quantitative research, develop trading strategies, back-test them, and execute trades automatically. Recognized for being the first advanced software to facilitate automated trading of digital assets, AlgoTrader caters to a global client base from its offices in Zurich, New York, and Singapore.

On The Slope

Series G in 2021
On the way to Sakano deliver vegetables grown without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, aiming to spread agriculture with low environmental impact. We want to make agriculture sustainable and reach a sustainable society.

iMed Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
iMed Technologies is developing AI technology based assisting tool for surgical operations of treatment of brain infarction and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Utilizing the state-of-the art AI learning technology and plenty of medical data, iMed Technology develops a real-time assisting product for physicians who engage in surgical operations for brain infarction and/or subarachnoid hemorrhage patients with the mission of providing safer medical services.

Agri Info Design

Venture Round in 2020
Agri Info Design, LTD. operates as an agricultural IT / ICT startup company that develops driving support application. It offers applications, including AgrIBus-NAVI, AgrIBus-Web, AgIBus-GMInIR, AgrIBus-G2, and AgrIBus-Autosteer. The company also manufactures and sells aftermarket agricultural equipment. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Obihiro, Japan.

Setsuro Tech

Series A in 2020
Setsuro Tech Co., Ltd. is a biotechnology venture established in 2017 in Tokushima, Japan, by Tatsuya Takemoto from the University of Tokushima. The company specializes in drug development support services through genome editing, particularly using a patented method known as the GEEP method, which employs CRISPR/Cas9 technology to efficiently create genetically modified mice via electroporation of fertilized eggs. This innovative approach allows for high-throughput production of genetically modified organisms. Setsuro Tech aims to expand its offerings to include a variety of genetically modified animals, positioning itself as a key player in the industry for future applications of genetically engineered species.

Africa Incubator

Venture Round in 2019
Africa Incubator (Afri-inc) is an IT company that specializes in developing mobile applications for sales management. It has developed and operated SENRI, a sales management system for manufacturing and distribution in Africa based in Nairobi, Kenya. As of 2018, SENRI is being used by about 50 manufacturing and logistics companies focusing on consumer goods. With the introduction of SENRI, more than 50 Africa-based companies have succeeded in increasing sales productivity. Afri-inc was established in 2015 by Kentaro Nagai.

Atonarp

Series C in 2019
Atonarp Inc. is a scientific instrumentation company specializing in molecular analysis tools. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Fremont, California, and Bengaluru, India, Atonarp develops advanced mass spectrometers, including the AMS 1000 and LyoSentinel. The AMS 1000 is a cloud-connected, AI-enabled mass spectrometer designed for real-time chemical analysis, while the LyoSentinel is a miniaturized device focused on gas detection during the lyophilization process. Atonarp's spectrometers serve various industries, including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, by monitoring critical parameters to ensure process quality and compliance. The company is also pioneering the Smart Spectrometer platform, which enhances gas-composition analysis capabilities for manufacturers in sectors like oil and gas and healthcare, promising improvements in cost, size, accuracy, and maintenance. Atonarp is currently in the sampling phase for this platform and plans to enter volume production shortly.

Farmship

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

EdiGENE Inc.

Series B in 2019
EdiGENE Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing therapeutics for genetic disorders. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages its proprietary technologies, including clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and guide nucleotide directed modulation (GNDM), to create innovative treatments. EdiGENE's focus is on addressing unmet medical needs through its advanced therapeutic solutions, supported by a strong foundation of intellectual property licensed from the University of Tokyo.

Setsuro Tech

Venture Round in 2018
Setsuro Tech Co., Ltd. is a biotechnology venture established in 2017 in Tokushima, Japan, by Tatsuya Takemoto from the University of Tokushima. The company specializes in drug development support services through genome editing, particularly using a patented method known as the GEEP method, which employs CRISPR/Cas9 technology to efficiently create genetically modified mice via electroporation of fertilized eggs. This innovative approach allows for high-throughput production of genetically modified organisms. Setsuro Tech aims to expand its offerings to include a variety of genetically modified animals, positioning itself as a key player in the industry for future applications of genetically engineered species.

aptpod

Series B in 2018
Aptpod Inc. operates in M2M/IoT software and hardware planning, development, and sales; M2M/IoT cloud service administration; and application/system prototyping. Its products include intdash, a bidirectional data transmission platform for streaming data generated at frequency of 100 msec to 1 msec intervals through a network; visual M2M, a web application that visualizes sensor data automatically collected in real time in the cloud; and automotive pro. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

AntWorks

Series A in 2018
AntWorks Pte. Ltd. is a global artificial intelligence (AI) company based in Singapore, founded in 2015. The company specializes in digitization, automation, and business intelligence solutions. It has developed a unique platform for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) that enables the creation of human-like bots in a code-free environment, designed to automate complex processes. AntWorks offers a range of services including analytics, consulting, and technology-as-a-service, catering primarily to medium and small institutions. The company's innovative approach aims to redefine performance and enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

ABEJA

Series C in 2018
ABEJA is a platform that integrate state-of-the-art AI technologies including IoT, big data and deep learning and enables to carry out sophisticated analyses with accumulated data. Also, on the basis of the platform, ABEJA offers variety of services optimized for each industries, especially for Retail, Manufacture, Infrastructure. Its platform supports the entire pipeline of machine learning / deep learning, from development, deployment, and operation.

GlyTech

Series A in 2018
GlyTech, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of human type N-glycans and glycosylation technologies, as well as glycopeptide and glycoprotein synthesis. Established in 2012 and based in Kyoto, Japan, the company is dedicated to advancing the production of glycans and chemical glycosylation technologies for the development of innovative biopharmaceuticals and oligonucleotide therapeutics. GlyTech licenses glycosylated peptides and proteins and provides a range of services, including contract research and development, custom synthesis, and contract manufacturing. Additionally, the company engages in research collaborations and supplies standard reagents to support its partners in the pharmaceutical industry.

EdiGENE Inc.

Venture Round in 2017
EdiGENE Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing therapeutics for genetic disorders. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages its proprietary technologies, including clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and guide nucleotide directed modulation (GNDM), to create innovative treatments. EdiGENE's focus is on addressing unmet medical needs through its advanced therapeutic solutions, supported by a strong foundation of intellectual property licensed from the University of Tokyo.

aptpod

Series A in 2017
Aptpod Inc. operates in M2M/IoT software and hardware planning, development, and sales; M2M/IoT cloud service administration; and application/system prototyping. Its products include intdash, a bidirectional data transmission platform for streaming data generated at frequency of 100 msec to 1 msec intervals through a network; visual M2M, a web application that visualizes sensor data automatically collected in real time in the cloud; and automotive pro. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Planet Table

Venture Round in 2016
Planet Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing and operating an online food distribution platform. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on sustainable food production and aims to minimize waste in the food supply chain. By leveraging technology, Planet Table seeks to create a comprehensive production and distribution support platform that enhances efficiency and fosters sustainability in the food industry.