Sumisho Venture Partners

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◆ Fund Size

$10B

◆ Check Size

$0.3M→$1.3M

◆ Location

Japan

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

Website ↗

◆ Investment Thesis

A standalone fund vehicle designed for longer-term deployment focusing on domestic startups aligned with Sumitomo's strategic priorities, emphasizing larger cheque sizes and hands-on co-creation.

◆ About Sumisho Venture Partners

Sumisho Venture Partners (SVP) is a Tokyo-based corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Corporation that invests in early-stage startups pioneering new industries. The firm leverages Sumitomo's extensive business expertise and network to pursue both strategic returns through open innovation and financial returns via capital gains, focusing on digital transformation, AI, and deep tech sectors.

◆ Sectors

Generative AINLP & SpeechComputer VisionEnterprise SoftwareData & Analytics

◆ Stages

series-a

◆ Geography Focus

Japan

◆ Team

Name	Title	Role
Hidehiro Yamaki	President and CEO	senior
佐伯友吾	—	Principal
山木英裕	—	C-Suite
秋庭祥平	—	Senior Associate
谷口泰明	—	Director
高津秀也	—	Principal

◆ Notable Investments

Bloomo SecuritiesSALOWINMOSHLoglassPale BlueBuzzreachGojo & CompanyBrave groupAtomsoucoFaegerRocket Link TechnologyOptQCbrave group

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does Sumisho Venture Partners invest in?

Sumisho Venture Partners invests in Generative AI, NLP & Speech, Computer Vision, Enterprise Software and Data & Analytics at the series-a stage.

Which geographies does Sumisho Venture Partners focus on?

Sumisho Venture Partners focuses on Japan, and is headquartered in Japan.

What is Sumisho Venture Partners's typical check size?

Sumisho Venture Partners typically writes checks of $0.3M to $1.3M.