Sony Startup Acceleration Program
Overview
The Sony Startup Acceleration Program (SSAP) is an initiative by Sony Group Corporation that began in 2014 to foster innovation. Initially an internal incubator for employee ideas, the program has expanded to support external startups and organizations. SSAP provides comprehensive support services from ideation and business modeling to commercialization and expansion. It operates accelerator programs that offer mentorship and may provide investment of approximately €50,000 in exchange for equity to selected startups. The program is distinct from but collaborates with the Sony Innovation Fund, Sony's corporate venture capital arm, by providing support to its portfolio companies.
Portfolio Companies
6
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANT 3D | Dec 2020 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Innovosens | Jan 2021 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| V, Inc. | Sep 2024 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| WARM | Feb 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| LiLz Inc. | Feb 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Sony Startup Acceleration Program based?
Sony Startup Acceleration Program is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
When was Sony Startup Acceleration Program founded?
Founding year information for Sony Startup Acceleration Program is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Sony Startup Acceleration Program have?
Sony Startup Acceleration Program has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Sony Startup Acceleration Program's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ATLANT 3D, Innovosens, V, Inc., WARM, LiLz Inc..
What was Sony Startup Acceleration Program's most recent investment shown here?
Sony Startup Acceleration Program's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in V, Inc. in 2024.
What sectors does Sony Startup Acceleration Program focus on?
Sony Startup Acceleration Program focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Sony Startup Acceleration Program focus on?
Sony Startup Acceleration Program typically invests at the Early stage.