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SMBC Venture Capital Portfolio Companies

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

Last updated: July 2026

SMBC Venture Capital Investment Overview

Portfolio Companies
435
Total Invested
$2.0B
Average Investment
$7.2M

SMBC Venture Capital's Most Recent Investments (2020+)

Company NameFoundedFunding StageAmountCity
CoCooking2024Series AUndisclosedTokyo
SmartNews2021Series FUndisclosedTokyo
Latona2021Series AUndisclosedTokyo
ThinkCyte2024Series CUndisclosedHongo
Braizon Therapeutics2021Series BUndisclosedHongo
Idein2025Venture - Series UnknownUndisclosedTokyo
Modalis Therapeutics2025Post-IPO EquityUndisclosedTokyo
ROUTE062022Series AUndisclosedMarunouchi
Pixie Dust Technologies2026Series DUndisclosedTokyo
Yukashikado2024Series CUndisclosedTokyo

Complete List of SMBC Venture Capital Portfolio Companies (435)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
1CoCookingSeries AUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
2SmartNewsSeries FUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
3LatonaSeries AUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
4ThinkCyteSeries CUndisclosedHongo, Japan
5Braizon TherapeuticsSeries BUndisclosedHongo, Japan
6IdeinVenture - Series UnknownUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
7Modalis TherapeuticsPost-IPO EquityUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
8ROUTE06Series AUndisclosedMarunouchi, Japan
9Pixie Dust TechnologiesSeries DUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
10YukashikadoSeries CUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
CookingFood ProcessingMarketplaceSharing Economy

CoCooking is a Japanese company focused on reducing food waste and promoting sustainable living.

Tokyo, Japan
September 2024
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)JournalismMedia and EntertainmentMobileNews

SmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble.

Tokyo, Japan
September 2021
Series F

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsiOSSoftware

Latona is a Professional Service company, provides microfinance, IoT computing, and managed cloud services.

Tokyo, Japan
August 2021
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyLife ScienceTherapeutics

ThinkCyte is a biotechnology company that provides sorting of cells for various applications in research, diagnostics, and therapeutics.

Hongo, Japan
August 2024
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyEducationHealth CareMedical

Braizon Therapeutics is a bio-venture firm originating from the University of Tokyo and Tokyo Medical and Dental University.

Hongo, Japan
July 2021
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionDeveloper PlatformInternet of ThingsMachine LearningSoftware

Idein is a technology company that enables real-world events to be processed and managed by software.

Tokyo, Japan
July 2025
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science

Modalis is a biotech company that develops therapeutics using CRISPR based technology.

Tokyo, Japan
June 2025
Post-IPO Equity

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

B2BDeveloper PlatformEnterprise SoftwareGenerative AIProfessional Services

ROUTE06 empowers product builders with AI and expertise to turn ideas into innovative, scalable digital experiences.

Marunouchi, Japan
June 2022
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

3D TechnologyDigital MediaPersonal Care and HygieneRetail TechnologySpeech RecognitionTranslation ServiceTransportation

Pixie Dust Technologies develops phased array technology and digital fabrication technology.

Tokyo, Japan
May 2026
Series D

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BeautyHealth CareNutrition

Yukasikado is developing a business on the axis of nutrition that supports the health of the body.

Tokyo, Japan
May 2024
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiopharmaBiotechnologyFertilityMedical

Varinos is a biotechnology company that offers new genomic testing and contract analysis services.

Tokyo, Japan
May 2026
Series D

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

NanotechnologyRenewable EnergySustainability

Flosfia is a deep-tech startup firm that develops advanced gallium oxide power devices to deliver semiconductors.

Kyoto, Japan
May 2026
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device

Illumi Medical is a manufacturing company that produces medical equipment and devices for the healthcare sector.

Nagoya, Japan
April 2026
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ManufacturingMarket ResearchQuantum ComputingSales

Qubitcore is a startup established with the aim of implementing the research results of the Quantum Information Physics Experimental Unit.

Kanagawa, Japan
April 2026
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Communications InfrastructureInformation TechnologyInternet of Things

LQUOM is a quantum communication company developing systems, repeaters, and technologies to realize the quantum Internet.

Yokohama, Japan
April 2026
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Food and BeverageHospitalityMobile AppsRestaurants

TableCheck is a restaurant reservation platform that helps restaurants and hospitality operators drive long-term business success.

Tokyo, Japan
April 2026
$2.9M
Secondary Market

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

FinanceFinancial ServicesSmall and Medium Businesses

Hakki Africa provides microfinance services for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Kamakura, Japan
April 2026
$5.1M
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health DiagnosticsMachine LearningMedical Device

Cardio Intelligence is a medical device manufacturing company that develops artificial intelligence based automated diagnostic system.

Higashi, Japan
March 2026
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Facial RecognitionInternet of ThingsMachine LearningSoftware

ARAYA is an AI services provider that utilizes machine learning algorithms including deep learning to meet customers' needs.

Tokyo, Japan
March 2022
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsInternetInternet of ThingsSNS

Timers is an IT consulting company that offers a range of mobile applications based on match-making for singles.

Tokyo, Japan
March 2026
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceFood and BeverageMarketplaceSalesTrading Platform

TYPICA is a marketplace where you can directly trade unique and high quality green coffee beans in units of one bag.

Chuo, Japan
March 2024
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgTechHuman ResourcesManufacturingRobotics

HarvestX is a manufacturing company that designs automatic robots to facilitate agricultural human resources and stable food production

Hongo, Japan
March 2024
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Management ConsultingProduct DesignRetail

LINK-US offers various devices applying ultrasonic combined vibration and powerful ultrasonic technology.

Yokohama, Japan
March 2026
$3.9M
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareMedical DeviceTask Management

TL Genomics is a developer of a prenatal diagnosis technology created to isolate fetal nucleated red blood cells in maternal blood.

Koganei, Japan
March 2026
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BankingConsumer LendingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments

Japanese Fintech startup that offers mobile wallet with Visa prepaid cards to consumers as well as remittance services to businesses

Tokyo, Japan
March 2022
Series D

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About SMBC Venture Capital

How many companies has SMBC Venture Capital invested in?

SMBC Venture Capital has invested in 435 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does SMBC Venture Capital invest in?

SMBC Venture Capital's top investment sectors include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things, Health Care, Biotechnology, Software. The firm invests across 74 different industry categories.

What is SMBC Venture Capital's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Hakki Africa received $5.1M in a Debt Financing round. SMBC Venture Capital's total known invested capital is $2.0B.

What is the average investment size for SMBC Venture Capital?

SMBC Venture Capital's average investment size is $7.2M across its portfolio of 435 companies.

What are SMBC Venture Capital's most recent investments?

Recent SMBC Venture Capital portfolio additions include CoCooking, SmartNews, Latona, ThinkCyte, Braizon Therapeutics. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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