SMBC Venture Capital

SMBC Venture Capital Co., Ltd. is the private equity and venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, established in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Osaka. The firm specializes in growth capital and buyout investments, focusing on a diverse range of industries, including information technology, life sciences, services, and manufacturing. By leveraging its extensive financial services background, SMBC Venture Capital aims to support the growth and development of innovative companies in these sectors.

Takashi Arai

Managing Director and Board Member

Daiji Furuta

Managing Director

Hironori Shimizu

Managing Director and Board Member

Past deals in Consulting

Good Vibes Only

Series A in 2021
GOOD VIBES ONLY inc. provides digital transformation and D2C consulting services. It includes apparel, beauty, product planning, development, manufacturing, PR, and sales specialists services. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Shibuya, Japan.

Super Studio

Funding Round in 2021
Provider of D2C consulting services specializing in product planning and development. The company provides consulting services concentrating on product manufacturing, sales promotion activities, supply chain optimization, and CRM after-sales as well as offering an enterprise collaboration platform for sales and marketing, enabling businesses to maximize their revenue and customer experience.

beBit

Venture Round in 2020
beBit, Inc. is an information technology consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2000. The company specializes in customer experience management and user-centered design support services. By assisting enterprises in identifying digital trends and analyzing shifts in user behavior, beBit helps clients create effective digital solutions and develop omnichannel strategies. This approach enables businesses to capitalize on market opportunities and enhance their overall customer engagement.

Theoria

Seed Round in 2020
Theoria, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates a specialized finance consulting platform known as Okane. This question and answer service allows general consumers to consult with finance professionals at no cost. Users can seek guidance on various financial topics, including household management, asset management, insurance, and mortgages. Theoria's platform is designed to provide prompt responses, ensuring that users receive accurate and helpful information regarding their financial concerns efficiently.

NetOn

Venture Round in 2019
NetOn, Inc. is a consulting and recruitment firm based in Osaka, Japan, established in 2004. The company specializes in providing cloud-based hiring solutions tailored for the Chinese market. Its services focus on web marketing for recruitment, allowing businesses to enhance their hiring processes without depending on traditional job advertisements. NetOn offers a range of solutions, including corporate management, web marketing support, and management of applicant information and recruitment status. By enabling companies to manage their recruitment directly through their own websites, NetOn aims to streamline the application process and improve hiring outcomes for its clients.

IMCF

Venture Round in 2019
IMCF Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing comprehensive financial, marketing, and business support services tailored for fashion designers. The company focuses on brand incubation, allowing designers to concentrate on their creative work by managing various operational aspects, including funding, business management, and marketing. IMCF positions itself as a collaborative business partner, working closely with designers to promote their brands and foster growth in the competitive fashion industry. Through this approach, IMCF aims to create an environment conducive to creativity and innovation, supporting designers in building their identities and expanding their market presence.

Caster

Seed Round in 2019
Caster Biz is a company that provides online assistant / online secretary. Accounting / HR / Secretarial business, etc., etc., the daily fine your hassles work, doing online assistant caster biz. Caster Biz Assistant (below, caster assistant) were all Word, Excel, such as basic business such as Powerpoint of course, has the knowledge to do business online. Telephone and e-mail, it is possible to issue a request easily with Facebook, etc., Can you have a feeling like your mate has increased.

Cinnamon AI

Series B in 2019
Cinnamon, Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence products and consulting services aimed at enhancing human productivity by automating repetitive tasks. The company has developed several innovative tools, including an auto documentation system that extracts information from various sources such as application forms and emails to generate formatted documents. Additionally, Cinnamon AI offers a highly accurate recommendation and matching engine, alongside a natural language understanding chatbot. These solutions are designed to facilitate more efficient workflows, allowing users to concentrate on creative and strategic activities by leveraging accumulated data patterns for better decision-making.

Yell

Venture Round in 2018
YeLL inc. offers organizational development and human resources development consulting services. The company offers planning, development, and management of cloud 1 on 1 service. YeLL inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Uncover Truth

Venture Round in 2018
UNCOVER TRUTH is an analytics company that offers data visualization services through the web and mobile.

Identity

Venture Round in 2018
Identity has set a mission of "Reduce mismatches in the world with IT!" And provides services as a comprehensive IT support company specializing in IT human resources (engineers and creators). We provide recruitment support for both agent services and media services, and offer a wide range of recruitment, mid-career, freelance, and overseas human resources in recruitment advertising media. From employment to retirement, we work closely with users to support career design.

Plaid

Venture Round in 2018
Plaid the service provider does not have to analyze it using the service, such as data analysis, review the improvement plan, the only step on a separate step to reflect site. It is because the output for analysis and improvement of these services are divided. Therefore, you would have meant turning the PDCA high cost of resources and time-consuming large.

BagnaCauda

Venture Round in 2016
BagnaCauda Co., Ltd. is a professional counseling platform based in Shinagawa, Japan, established in 2010. The company focuses on developing social infrastructure aimed at enhancing societal welfare. It operates Voice Marche, a specialized counseling reservation site that addresses various challenges faced by women over 20, including issues related to work, career, marriage, romance, mental health, finances, and family. Additionally, BagnaCauda offers Voice Marche for Business, a service allowing corporate employees to consult with pre-booked counselors. The company also features Notes Marche, a column site with expert-written articles covering a broad array of topics such as career development, pregnancy, child-rearing, divorce, and mental health. Through these services, BagnaCauda seeks to empower individuals during pivotal moments in their lives.

Goodpatch

Series B in 2016
Goodpatch, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in UI/UX design consulting services. Founded in 2011, it offers a range of services including UI/UX design, business model design, brand experience design, organizational design, and software development. The company has developed various tools to support designers and enhance collaboration, such as Prott, a prototyping tool for apps and services; Strap, a cloud workspace; and Athena, an XR tool for designing and testing connected car experiences. Additionally, Goodpatch provides career support services for designers through its ReDesigner platform, which includes services for both professionals and students. The company also offers Goodpatch Anywhere, a fully remote design team, allowing for flexible collaboration in design projects.

Coconala

Series A in 2015
Coconala Inc. is an online platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that facilitates the buying and selling of knowledge, skills, and experiences among users. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Wellself until its name change in June 2014, the platform allows individuals to offer a diverse range of services. These services include fortune-telling, mental health support, illustration, design, and consultations related to hobbies and travel. By connecting service providers with those seeking assistance or learning, Coconala fosters a marketplace that caters to various interests and needs.

BagnaCauda

Venture Round in 2014
BagnaCauda Co., Ltd. is a professional counseling platform based in Shinagawa, Japan, established in 2010. The company focuses on developing social infrastructure aimed at enhancing societal welfare. It operates Voice Marche, a specialized counseling reservation site that addresses various challenges faced by women over 20, including issues related to work, career, marriage, romance, mental health, finances, and family. Additionally, BagnaCauda offers Voice Marche for Business, a service allowing corporate employees to consult with pre-booked counselors. The company also features Notes Marche, a column site with expert-written articles covering a broad array of topics such as career development, pregnancy, child-rearing, divorce, and mental health. Through these services, BagnaCauda seeks to empower individuals during pivotal moments in their lives.

KPI Management Solutions

Venture Round in 2011
Corporate Performance Management and Business Intelligence KPI helps their customers to implement strategies through identifying and aligning the organization around critical KPI’s.
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