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

Wataru lizuka

Deputy Manager

Keita Kawato

Deputy General Manager

Tetsuji Nakano

Deputy General Manager

Akira Ochiai

President and CEO

Hiroya Ota

Managing Director

Yamaguchi Masahiro

Managing Director

Past deals in TMT

Clear

Venture Round in 2025
Clear is a Tokyo-based information services and web media company focused on the sake market. It provides content on domestic and international market trends, regulatory developments related to liquor tax, and overseas brewing prospects to help readers understand opportunities and issues in the sake industry. Founded in 2013, Clear delivers its information through web media platforms.

Matsuri Technologies

Series C in 2022
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, Matsuri Technologies develops a vacation rental tool that supports the management of various property types for short-term rentals. Its platform, m2m Systems, enables business operators to automate tasks such as check-ins and customer service.

Clear

Venture Round in 2021
Clear is a Tokyo-based information services and web media company focused on the sake market. It provides content on domestic and international market trends, regulatory developments related to liquor tax, and overseas brewing prospects to help readers understand opportunities and issues in the sake industry. Founded in 2013, Clear delivers its information through web media platforms.

WARPSPACE

Series A in 2021
WARPSPACE Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2016, originating from the University of Tsukuba, where it developed satellite projects for five years prior to its establishment. The company specializes in designing and developing satellite modules and ground system instruments. It provides communication infrastructure services for low Earth orbit satellites, including on-demand ground station services, intersatellite communication infrastructure, and portable ground station solutions. With its focus on advancing satellite technology, WARPSPACE aims to enhance connectivity and communication capabilities in the rapidly evolving space industry.

M&A Cloud

Series B in 2020
M&A Cloud is a platform facilitating mergers and acquisitions for small and medium-sized venture companies. It enables businesses to publicly state their acquisition needs, attracting potential buyers and accelerating growth.

Zehitomo

Series B in 2020
Zehitomo is a Japanese online marketplace and matching platform that connects clients with local service professionals across categories such as photography and personal training. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, the company operates a fee-based platform that enables users to hire professionals and helps local service providers grow their businesses through high-volume bookings.

Clear

Venture Round in 2020
Clear is a Tokyo-based information services and web media company focused on the sake market. It provides content on domestic and international market trends, regulatory developments related to liquor tax, and overseas brewing prospects to help readers understand opportunities and issues in the sake industry. Founded in 2013, Clear delivers its information through web media platforms.

Zehitomo

Series A in 2018
Zehitomo is a Japanese online marketplace and matching platform that connects clients with local service professionals across categories such as photography and personal training. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, the company operates a fee-based platform that enables users to hire professionals and helps local service providers grow their businesses through high-volume bookings.

EXest

Seed Round in 2018
EXest is a Tokyo-based startup that promotes inbound travel to Japan. It operates WOW U, a platform connecting visitors with licensed interpreters and tour guides, and offers video clips showcasing popular spots and souvenirs via WOWU-media.

47 Holdings

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2002, 47 Holdings specializes in office planning and internet services, with its headquarters in Tokyo. As of late 2018, the company employed a total of 58 individuals.

Howtelevision

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2010, Howtelevision operates a career platform for university students. It facilitates internships and job-hunting activities, offers company information and recruitment resources, and provides Liiga, a career improvement support service for working professionals.

Aiming

Venture Round in 2014
Aiming Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the development and production of online games across various platforms, including PCs, smartphones, and home consoles. With a workforce of over 200 members, Aiming focuses on creating browser-based and social games, leveraging extensive industry experience among its core team. The company's portfolio features notable titles such as Browser Three Kingdoms, Sengoku IXA, and Hero Quest, demonstrating its expertise in the free-to-play model and game design. Aiming also distinguishes itself as one of the few Japanese studios to launch a 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with Blade Chronicle. As the gaming landscape evolves with the rise of mobile technology, Aiming aims to expand its reach and success in the global market, utilizing its accumulated knowledge and past achievements to navigate the interconnected digital environment.

Aiming

Venture Round in 2014
Aiming Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the development and production of online games across various platforms, including PCs, smartphones, and home consoles. With a workforce of over 200 members, Aiming focuses on creating browser-based and social games, leveraging extensive industry experience among its core team. The company's portfolio features notable titles such as Browser Three Kingdoms, Sengoku IXA, and Hero Quest, demonstrating its expertise in the free-to-play model and game design. Aiming also distinguishes itself as one of the few Japanese studios to launch a 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with Blade Chronicle. As the gaming landscape evolves with the rise of mobile technology, Aiming aims to expand its reach and success in the global market, utilizing its accumulated knowledge and past achievements to navigate the interconnected digital environment.

Japan Communications

Venture Round in 2000
Japan Communications Inc. is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1996. The company specializes in providing mobile communication services that leverage the networks of various telecommunications carriers, as well as public wireless LAN service providers. Its offerings encompass a range of data communication services for individuals, corporations, and equipment, utilizing technologies such as 3G, LTE, and PHS. Additionally, Japan Communications develops and sells network security solutions and technologies aimed at preventing unauthorized access. The company also provides value-added integrated mobile phone services to corporate clients, which include communication lines, mobile phones, and PHS terminals. Through its innovative mobile platforms, Japan Communications aims to enhance industrial structures by integrating advanced mobile technology.
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