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SMBC Edge

SMBC Edge

Overview

SMBC Edge is a venture capital firm and a subsidiary of the SMBC Group that invests in and provides business development support to Japanese startups, with the mission of creating new industries and fostering Japan's economic regrowth.

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

SMBC Edge investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MeetsMore Inc.Apr 2026Series B ExtensionLead
AsobicaJul 2022Series BCo-investor
BALLASApr 2026Series BLead
Interstellar TechnologiesJan 2026DebtCo-investor
ArchiTek CorporationJun 2022Series CCo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is SMBC Edge based?

SMBC Edge is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

When was SMBC Edge founded?

Founding year information for SMBC Edge is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does SMBC Edge have?

SMBC Edge has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in SMBC Edge's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include MeetsMore Inc., Asobica, BALLAS, Interstellar Technologies, ArchiTek Corporation.

What was SMBC Edge's most recent investment shown here?

SMBC Edge's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in MeetsMore Inc. in 2026.

What sectors does SMBC Edge focus on?

SMBC Edge focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does SMBC Edge focus on?

SMBC Edge typically invests at the Mid stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersTokyo
Year FoundedN/A

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