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

Shotaro Iwano

Deputy General Manager

Akira Kawamura

Deputy General Manager

Katsuya Kawashima

Director and President

Tomoyuki Nii

Executive Officer and Director

Past deals in Corporate Round

Jolly Good

Corporate Round in 2019
Jolly Good specializes in developing high-precision Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) systems. Their primary focus is on creating innovative solutions for medical training, long-term care training, and social skill development, particularly for individuals with developmental impairments.

Updater

Corporate Round in 2018
Updater is a sustainability platform focused on renewable energy and environmental measures. The company provides a range of services, including energy retail for both corporate and individual consumers, aimed at simplifying renewable energy production. Updater also engages in the construction and sale of renewable energy power plants, along with community development projects. Additionally, the company invests in research and development to enhance its offerings, ensuring that clients can access and utilize renewable energy solutions effectively and conveniently. Through its various initiatives, Updater seeks to promote sustainability and address social issues related to energy consumption and environmental impact.

Potamus Trading

Corporate Round in 2018
Potamus Trading is an electronic trading firm that specializes in providing advanced trading and risk management solutions to a diverse client base, including broker-dealers, asset management institutions, and large traders. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on delivering bespoke execution options through proprietary trading services, utilizing algorithmic trading and sophisticated order routing techniques. As a member of key financial regulatory bodies, Potamus Trading operates as an inter-dealer broker, trading its own capital while prioritizing the empowerment of clients to navigate the complexities of today's trading environment. The firm aims to transform the experience of large traders, helping them to trade with confidence in a landscape often characterized by predatory behaviors. With a commitment to innovation and client partnership, Potamus Trading strives to adapt and thrive in various liquidity situations, ensuring that its clients achieve their trading goals effectively.

ZMP

Corporate Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2001, ZMP specializes in developing humanoid robots and robotics. It offers products such as autonomous driving development tools, robotic camera solutions, sensors, and data loggers. The company also provides automatic operation technology for advanced driver assistance systems and supports logistics and research robots.

SALES ROBOTICS

Corporate Round in 2014
Sales Robotics Co., Ltd., founded in 2004 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing business support cloud services. The company focuses on building customer databases and sales pipelines, offering sales strategy consulting, and providing inside sales support. Additionally, it sells salesforce licenses and constructs sales support systems while also engaging in operation support and web system development projects. Sales Robotics also offers a service platform tailored for foreign language education, which includes language lessons alongside marketing and sales tools that facilitate data analysis and strategic sales preparation. Through these diverse offerings, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth for its clients.

Eliiy Power

Corporate Round in 2012
ELIIY Power Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2006 that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of lithium-ion batteries and electricity storage systems. The company offers a range of products, including large-sized lithium-ion batteries, hybrid electricity storage systems, custom-built storage solutions, and motorcycle start batteries. ELIIY Power focuses on creating energy-efficient products that prioritize safety, ensuring that their batteries do not pose fire or smoke hazards, even under extreme conditions such as puncturing, crushing, or overcharging. By promoting the use of large lithium-ion batteries, the company aims to contribute to more efficient energy usage worldwide.
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