SMBC Venture Capital

Established in 2005, SMBC Venture Capital is a Tokyo-based corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. It invests primarily in early-stage companies operating within the information technology, life sciences, services, and manufacturing sectors.

Furuta Daiji

Managing Director

Keita Kawato

Deputy General Manager

Tetsuji Nakano

Deputy General Manager

Akira Ochiai

President and CEO

Hiroya Ota

Executive Officer

Past deals in Debt Collection

Lecto

Series A in 2024
Lecto provides Saas solutions to eliminate the tedious practices behind financial services. It is a platform that constantly supports intricate operational designs for dunning collection and credit administration. With the elimination of the difficulty and expense associated with problematic behaviors that underlie financial services, Lecto seeks to foster an atmosphere where more individuals can engage in creative and enjoyable activities.

Payn

Seed Round in 2024
Payn is a developer of a digital billing tool that streamlines the cancellation fee billing process for businesses. The company's platform automates key functions such as billing, message sending, billing reminders, and collections, thereby simplifying the management of cancellation fees. By enhancing operational efficiency, Payn aims to foster fair relationships between businesses and consumers, ensuring that workers are appropriately rewarded while providing benefits to customers.
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