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.
DigitalArchi is a manufacturing company that specializes in producing sustainable architectural components. It uses large-scale 3D printing technology to create interior and exterior panels, as well as concrete formwork, from recycled plastic. This process not only helps reduce waste but also addresses labor shortages in the construction industry by enabling businesses to fabricate forms for concrete construction more efficiently.
RECOTECH
Seed Round in 2024
RECOTECH is a ClimateTech firm that collects and shares data to maximize resource value throughout its life cycle, offering circular solutions to organizations and municipalities in Japan and beyond.
Emulsion Flow Technologies
Series B in 2024
Emulsion Flow Technologies develops environment management technology focused on rare metal recycling and the separation and purification of substances, including solvent extraction methods designed to enhance purification capabilities. Its technology aims to improve productivity, support safer working conditions, and reduce environmental burden in the recycling sector.
Emulsion Flow Technologies
Series A in 2022
Emulsion Flow Technologies develops environment management technology focused on rare metal recycling and the separation and purification of substances, including solvent extraction methods designed to enhance purification capabilities. Its technology aims to improve productivity, support safer working conditions, and reduce environmental burden in the recycling sector.
WEFABRIK
Venture Round in 2018
WEFABRIK Inc. is a company based in Osaka, Japan, that operates an online business-to-business marketplace specifically designed for the textile and fashion industry. Founded in 2015, WEFABRIK provides a platform that facilitates the sale of unused inventory and scrap materials, thereby connecting sellers and buyers to reduce waste in the fashion sector. By enabling fashion companies to share surplus inventory, WEFABRIK promotes sustainability and efficiency within the industry, allowing professionals from various fields to collaborate effectively.
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