SMBC Venture Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, established in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm focuses on investing in companies across various sectors, including information technology, life sciences, services, and manufacturing. SMBC Venture Capital leverages its parent company's extensive financial services experience to identify and support innovative startups and growth-stage companies, aiming to foster advancements in these key industries. By providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and resources, SMBC Venture Capital seeks to drive growth and create long-term value for its portfolio companies.
Yuzu 1-3-4 Yuzu Chuo- ku, Tokyo 103-0028 Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Kureai Bridge Building
Furuta Daiji
Managing Director
Akira Ochiai
President and CEO
Yamaguchi Masahiro
Managing Director
Past deals in Dating
Stract
Series A in 2025
STRACT is a web platform that offers a range of services including an online community, a dating application, and a knowledge-sharing platform. The company focuses on developing and operating smartphone applications, facilitating user interactions and content sharing. By providing a space for casual entertainment and knowledge exchange, STRACT aims to foster innovation and enhance user engagement through its various digital offerings.
Timers
Venture Round in 2017
Timers Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, develops a variety of mobile applications aimed at enhancing social connections. The company operates 'Pairy', a social networking service designed specifically for couples, facilitating communication and relationship management. Additionally, Timers offers applications focused on matchmaking for singles, broadening its appeal in the dating landscape. Another aspect of their portfolio includes a family-oriented application that allows users to create and share photos and albums, particularly for child-rearing families. This platform enables families to compile monthly calendars and share memories with friends and relatives, fostering deeper familial connections.
Xtra Japan
Venture Round in 2013
Xtra creates various encounters through services.
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