Sumisho Venture Partners
Overview
Sumisho Venture Partners is the Tokyo-based corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of Sumitomo Corporation, established in April 2022. The firm invests in Japanese startups, primarily from Series A onwards, with a dual strategy of seeking capital gains and creating business synergies with the Sumitomo Corporation Group. Its investment areas are aligned with Sumitomo's strategic themes, including next-generation energy, social infrastructure, retail/consumer, healthcare, and agriculture.
Portfolio Companies
20
Website
sumisho-vp.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beff | Oct 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Kuzen LLC | Jul 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| 株式会社クウゼン | Jul 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| JIZAIE Inc. | Jul 2026 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Atom Co. | May 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Sumisho Venture Partners based?
Sumisho Venture Partners is headquartered in Tokyo.
When was Sumisho Venture Partners founded?
Founding year information for Sumisho Venture Partners is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Sumisho Venture Partners have?
Sumisho Venture Partners has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Sumisho Venture Partners's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Beff, Kuzen LLC, 株式会社クウゼン, JIZAIE Inc., Atom Co..
What was Sumisho Venture Partners's most recent investment?
Sumisho Venture Partners's most recent investment on Caplight was in Beff in 2026.
What sectors does Sumisho Venture Partners focus on?
Sumisho Venture Partners focuses on Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Sumisho Venture Partners focus on?
Sumisho Venture Partners typically invests at the Mid stage.