Sumitomo Corporation Equity Asia

Sumitomo Corporation Equity Asia, established in Hong Kong in 2002, operates as the corporate venture arm of Sumitomo Corporation, a major multinational conglomerate in Japan. The firm focuses on investing in various sectors, including enterprise information technology, big data, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, digital marketing, fintech, and digital healthcare. As part of the larger Sumitomo Corporation Group, which comprises over 800 subsidiaries and associated companies worldwide, SCEA leverages its extensive resources and expertise to identify and support innovative ventures in these dynamic fields.

Chio Ishikawa

Associate

Ezra Leung

Vice President

Martin Mai

Vice President

Alan Tang

Senior Vice President

Francis Wong

Managing Director

Nan Zhang

Assistant Vice President

Past deals in Thailand

Ookbee

Debt Financing in 2021
Ookbee Co., Ltd. is a digital publication platform based in Bangkok, Thailand, dedicated to publishing a diverse range of digital content, including magazines, books, online novels, audiobooks, and video courses. Founded in 2010, the company offers a wide selection of publications across various categories, such as art, business, education, entertainment, and health. Ookbee facilitates both free and paid content, allowing users to access a comprehensive bookstore. The platform also supports creators by providing tools for publishing, distribution, and sales, fostering an ecosystem where users can create and share their own content. As a subsidiary of IT WORKS Ltd., a prominent software company founded in 1999, Ookbee benefits from a robust technological foundation and industry expertise.

aCommerce

Series A in 2014
aCommerce Co., Ltd. is an e-commerce solutions provider based in Bangkok, Thailand, serving brands and retailers across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Founded in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes performance marketing, channel management, web store design, order fulfillment, warehousing, delivery logistics, and customer service. aCommerce specializes in assisting e-retailers in various sectors such as health and beauty, fashion, electronics, and technology, helping them establish a robust online presence and optimize their operations. The company has developed a strategic partnership with DKSH Group and maintains offices and distribution centers in multiple countries within the region.

istyle

Series B in 2003
istyle, Inc. engages in the management of beauty-related online platform as well as the provision of advertising, marketing, and research services. It operates through the following segments: On Platform, Beauty Service, Global, and Others. The On Platform segment deals with domestic and overseas marketing, as well as premium membership services. The Beauty Service segment manages domestic cosmetics electronic commerce sites in addition to its specialty shop @cosme store. The Global segment includes services developed overseas. The Others segment covers beauty staff dispatching and investment training services. It has overseas subsidiaries including in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and The United States.
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