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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
Gaianixx2026Series C$12.7MTokyo
IPS Portal2026Corporate RoundUndisclosedKyoto
3DC2026Series A$2.4MSendai
HiJoJo Partners2026Series B$6.4MNishi
X Mile2026Series UnknownUndisclosedTokyo
Metagen Therapeutics2026Series B$7.6MTsuruoka
Bluefield Energy2026Seed$3.9MChuo
Yuimedi2026SeedUndisclosedTokyo
Updater2026Debt FinancingUndisclosedTokyo
Akari Hosho2026Debt FinancingUndisclosedOsaka

Complete List of SMBC Venture Capital Portfolio Companies (435)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
101GaianixxSeries C$12.7MTokyo, Japan
102IPS PortalCorporate RoundUndisclosedKyoto, Japan
1033DCSeries A$2.4MSendai, Japan
104HiJoJo PartnersSeries B$6.4MNishi, Japan
105X MileSeries UnknownUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
106Metagen TherapeuticsSeries B$7.6MTsuruoka, Japan
107Bluefield EnergySeed$3.9MChuo, Japan
108YuimediSeedUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
109UpdaterDebt FinancingUndisclosedTokyo, Japan
110Akari HoshoDebt FinancingUndisclosedOsaka, Japan
ManufacturingProduct ResearchSemiconductor

Gaianixx is a manufacturing company that conducts research and develops new technologies to advance the semiconductor sector.

Tokyo, Japan
March 2026
$12.7M
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical

IPS Portal focuses on contract testing of iPS cells and worked to promote the widespread use of iPS cell technology.

Kyoto, Japan
February 2026
Corporate Round

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BatteryEnergyEnergy StorageManufacturing

3DC is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development and sale of carbon materials used in batteries.

Sendai, Japan
February 2026
$2.4M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ConsultingFinanceFinancial Services

HiJoJo Partners is a distribution of unicorn target funds.

Nishi, Japan
February 2026
$6.4M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Human ResourcesLogisticsSocialTransportation

X Mile is an HR platform that connects logistics companies and drivers.

Tokyo, Japan
February 2026
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsMedicalTherapeutics

Metagen Therapeutics is a drug discovery and medical business company that utilizes microbiome science.

Tsuruoka, Japan
February 2026
$7.6M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Cloud Data ServicesDigital MarketingEnergyInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy

Bluefield Energy focused on renewable energy solutions, particularly solar power optimization using technology.

Chuo, Japan
February 2026
$3.9M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ConsultingMedical DeviceSoftware

Yuimedi acquires, investigate, analyze medical data and provides accurate solutions.

Tokyo, Japan
February 2026
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BlockchainElectrical DistributionEnergyInternet of ThingsRetailSocial MediaSustainability

Updater is a sustainability platform that offers services in social issues, supplying renewable electricity, supply chain, well being.

Tokyo, Japan
February 2026
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AdviceConsultingProfessional Services

Akari Hosho which provides lifetime support and identity guarantee services for the elderly in compliance with national guidelines.

Osaka, Japan
February 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
January 2026
$453K
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Electric VehicleEnergyTransportationWireless

Power Wave seeks a carbon-neutral world using wave technology for wireless power, tackling global warming and fuel depletion.

Toyohashi, Japan
January 2026
$5.9M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Industrial AutomationLogisticsMachinery ManufacturingRoboticsSoftware

LexxPluss is an IT company that provides hybrid autonomous mobile robots, operational support, and system integration services.

Kawasaki, Japan
January 2026
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

EnergyMarketingOil and Gas

Enechain is an energy exchange company that provides energy trading, settlement functions, trading applications, and data services.

Akasaka, Japan
January 2026
$32.6M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AerospaceSpace TravelTechnical SupportTraining

Space BD is a technology company that specializes in launch brokerage, satellite procurement support, training, and in-orbit services.

Tokyo, Japan
January 2026
$15.4M
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AccountingFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsSoftware

Paytner is a finance firm that provides factoring services to support freelance people's funding.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2025
$17.3M
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Real EstateReal Estate InvestmentSatellite Communication

Penetrator transforms the real estate market with space technology, tackling transaction issues and forming landslide observation systems.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2025
$2.9M
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AppsHealth CareHealth Diagnostics

Hedgehog MedTech is a health application for headaches that offers treatment by recognizing, and improving patterns through medical care.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2025
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AerospaceDronesHealth CareInformation Technology

SORA Technology builds and operates health care and public health infrastructure utilizing drones and their operational management systems.

Nagoya, Japan
December 2025
$2.5M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Consumer GoodsFurnitureRental

Social Interior is a Furniture design platform.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2025
$1.9M
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BatteryCharging InfrastructureEnergyRenewable Energy

Zenobe Energy manufactures battery storage assets for electric bus operators, utilities, and industrial and commercial businesses.

London, United Kingdom
December 2025
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

DronesIndustrialManufacturing

FullDepth plans, develops, manufactures, and sells industrial underwater drones for advanced marine exploration and inspection.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2025
$60.6M
Series D

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Information TechnologySoftwareWeb Apps

SALESCORE cooperates with SFA to improve the efficiency of data entry, data analysis, and daily sales progress management.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2025
$7.4M
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

E-CommerceInternetLogisticsSoftwareWarehousing

Etaily provides brands with end-to-end omni-channel eCommerce solutions.

Singapore, Singapore
December 2025
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business Information SystemsCommunities

Nehan is a software firm that offers AI bidding information and a media outlet that delivers to local government businesses.

Tokyo, Japan
December 2025
$1.0M
Seed

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 Energy, Software, Manufacturing, Consulting, Logistics. The firm invests across 64 different industry categories.

What is SMBC Venture Capital's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, FullDepth received $60.6M in a Series D 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 Gaianixx, IPS Portal, 3DC, HiJoJo Partners, X Mile. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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