SMBC Venture Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, established in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm focuses on investing in companies across various sectors, including information technology, life sciences, services, and manufacturing. SMBC Venture Capital leverages its parent company's extensive financial services experience to identify and support innovative startups and growth-stage companies, aiming to foster advancements in these key industries. By providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and resources, SMBC Venture Capital seeks to drive growth and create long-term value for its portfolio companies.
Yuzu 1-3-4 Yuzu Chuo- ku, Tokyo 103-0028 Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kureai Bridge Building
Furuta, Daiji
Managing Director
Akira Ochiai
President and CEO
Past deals in Beer
Moon-X
Series C in 2024
MOON-X Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates under its brand CRAFT X, producing and selling craft beer. The company focuses on enriching lives through co-creation with communities and manufacturing partners, offering a diverse range of products across various categories. In addition to craft beer, MOON-X's product lineup includes men's and women's skincare, baby and maternity items, leather accessories, and business goods. By serving as a launch pad for brands, MOON-X aims to deliver innovative consumer products that cater to the needs of its clientele.
Wakaze
Series B in 2023
Wakaze Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of Japanese sake, offering a variety of products including craft sake, beer, and other alcoholic beverages. Founded in 2016 and based in Tsuruoka, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company markets its sake under the brands ORBIA, which includes SOL and LUNA, and FONIA, featuring SORRA and TERRA. Wakaze aims to provide high-quality sake at affordable prices, utilizing methods such as oak barrel aging and the incorporation of botanical ingredients and tea leaves in their brewing process. The company's products are available for online purchase, and it also offers a concierge service for sake, enhancing the consumer experience.
Moon-X
Series B in 2022
MOON-X Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates under its brand CRAFT X, producing and selling craft beer. The company focuses on enriching lives through co-creation with communities and manufacturing partners, offering a diverse range of products across various categories. In addition to craft beer, MOON-X's product lineup includes men's and women's skincare, baby and maternity items, leather accessories, and business goods. By serving as a launch pad for brands, MOON-X aims to deliver innovative consumer products that cater to the needs of its clientele.
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