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

Wataru lizuka

Deputy Manager

Tetsuji Nakano

Deputy General Manager

Akira Ochiai

President and CEO

Hiroya Ota

Managing Director

Yamaguchi Masahiro

Managing Director

Past deals in Nuclear Energy

RadioNano Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
RadioNano Therapeutics is developing innovative drugs for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT), a specialized radiation therapy that uses nuclear reactions between neutrons and boron-10 to destroy cancer cells.

EX-Fusion

Seed Round in 2023
EX-Fusion is focused on developing and operating the world's first laser-powered commercial nuclear fusion reactor, aiming to provide a sustainable energy solution. The company specializes in the manufacture of continuous plasma generators and is involved in laser-plasma research, offering technology and R&D support for fusion systems. By advancing the practical application of laser fusion, EX-Fusion seeks to overcome the challenges often faced by government-funded fusion research, which can be hindered by shifting political priorities and budget constraints. Through its innovative approach, EX-Fusion aims to contribute significantly to the field of clean energy.

Kyoto Fusioneering

Series C in 2023
Founded in Kyoto, Japan in 2019, Kyoto Fusioneering is a privately funded technology company focused on developing advanced technologies for commercial fusion reactors. Their work includes gyrotron systems, tritium fuel cycle technologies, and breeding blankets for tritium production and power generation. The company aims to accelerate the realization of fusion energy as a viable, carbon-free power source.
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