SBI Investment

SBI Investment is the corporate venture capital arm of SBI Holdings, based in Tokyo, Japan. It funds and supports the growth of private venture companies by managing venture capital funds and attracting capital from institutional partners. The firm backs a broad range of technology-driven sectors, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, fintech, information technology, cybersecurity, e-commerce, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, and environmental energy. Through regional operations such as SBI Investment Korea, it engages with startups in Korea and focuses on sectors including healthcare, consumer, ICT, entertainment, information services, and manufacturing. SBI Investment aims to create value by helping portfolio companies scale, form strategic partnerships, and pursue exits via initial public offerings or acquisitions, reinforcing its role in fostering innovation and core industries in the 21st century.

Ahn Jae- gwang

Director

Takashi Goto

Executive Vice President and Director

Shotaro Iwano

Deputy General Manager

Akira Kawamura

Deputy General Manager

Yoshitaka Kitao

Chairman

Tomoyuki Nii

Executive Officer and Director

Shohei Yamada

Deputy General Manager

InJik Yi

Managing Director and Head of Venture Investment Division I

Past deals in Rwanda

BasiGo

Series A in 2024
BasiGo is an e-mobility company focused on electrifying public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda. It provides electric buses to bus operators through a flexible financing and service model that includes maintenance and battery charging, helping operators transition from diesel with predictable operating costs. Its buses are designed to be an economical, convenient, and reliable alternative to diesel, capable of all-day operation on a single charge with proven battery technology. By offering affordable financing options and end-to-end support, BasiGo enables bus owners to adopt electric fleets while reducing fuel costs and emissions.
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