At a Glance
SBI Investment is the venture capital arm of SBI Holdings, one of Japan's largest financial services conglomerates. Founded in 1996 by Yoshitaka Kitao, the firm has grown to become Japan's most prominent VC, with a mandate to identify and nurture technology companies across Asia. The firm operates through multiple funds and has established a strong presence in fintech investments, leveraging SBI Group's financial services expertise. SBI Investment has been instrumental in fostering Japan's startup ecosystem while also making strategic investments across Southeast Asia, Korea, and China. The firm's approach combines patient capital with operational support, often providing portfolio companies access to SBI Group's extensive network of financial services partnerships. Notable successes include early investments in regional unicorns and strategic stakes in major Asian tech platforms. Under Kitao's leadership, SBI Investment has maintained a focus on companies that can benefit from Japan's technological strengths while expanding into high-growth Asian markets.
“Invests in innovative technology companies across Asia, leveraging SBI Group's vast financial services ecosystem.”
SBI Investment primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
SBI Investment is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
SBI Investment focuses on investments in Fintech, Biotech, AI, Enterprise, Web3. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
SBI Investment's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $30M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
SBI Investment manages approximately $6B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.