DIC Corporation | DIC D2S Ventures

corporate vc$62MCo-invests

◆ Fund Size

$62M

◆ Location

Japan

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

Website ↗

◆ Investment Thesis

Physical AI startups, deep tech, robotics, automation, AI industry

◆ About DIC Corporation

DIC D2S Ventures is DIC Corporation's investment management subsidiary focused on identifying and backing promising deep tech businesses in the next-generation Physical AI domain. Its approach appears to combine strategic corporate investing with collaboration, using a Switzerland-based base to source and support startups across Europe and North America.

◆ Sectors

RoboticsIndustrial AutomationGenerative AIComputer VisionManufacturing Tech

◆ Stages

seedseries-aseries-b

◆ Geography Focus

EuropeSwitzerland

◆ Team

Name	Title	Role	Links
Emerald Technology Ventures	strategic venture partner	—

◆ Notable Investments

Debut Biotechnologyadvanced materials-focused fundsphysical AI startupsRT CorporationDebut Biotechnology Inc.Vaxa Technologies Ltd.Back of the Yards Algae Sciences Inc.Emerald Industrial Innovation FundMantis Robotics

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does DIC D2S Ventures invest in?

DIC D2S Ventures invests in Robotics, Industrial Automation, Generative AI, Computer Vision and Manufacturing Tech at the seed, series-a and series-b stages.

Which geographies does DIC D2S Ventures focus on?

DIC D2S Ventures focuses on Europe and Switzerland, and is headquartered in Japan.