SMBC Venture Capital

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.

Furuta Daiji

Managing Director

Akira Ochiai

President and CEO

Yamaguchi Masahiro

Managing Director

Past deals in Hairdressing

Nailie

Series B in 2024
Nailie Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a nail booking application. This platform connects customers with manicurists and nail art specialists, allowing users to make direct reservations at salons. Nailie offers features such as deals on trending nail designs and the ability for users to save their favorite designs based on personal preferences. By facilitating these connections, Nailie enables individuals to receive nail services from their desired manicurist without the need to wait in line.
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