KURONEKO Innovation Fund II — Contact Email, Phone & Team

Overview

KURONEKO Innovation Fund II is a corporate venture capital fund managed by Global Brain Corporation, established in May 2024 with a total capital of 8 billion JPY. The fund aims to invest in startups with innovative technologies and business models that have the potential to transform logistics and supply chains. It seeks companies that are open to collaboration with the Yamato Group, encompassing various stages from seed to late-stage investments. The geographical focus includes Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia. The fund's investment strategy emphasizes open innovation to accelerate sustainability transformation (SX) and create 'new logistics' and 'new value.' By leveraging the Yamato Group's management resources, capital, and collaborative opportunities, KURONEKO Innovation Fund II supports startups that drive digital transformation in the logistics industry. The fund has made several investments, including in Shinkei Systems Corp., a U.S.-based company developing automated fish processing technology, and Bounce, Inc., a provider of baggage storage services in over 4,000 cities worldwide. Through these investments, KURONEKO Innovation Fund II aims to foster business growth and synergies, contributing to the realization of a sustainable future and a prosperous society. The fund continues to seek innovative partners to collaborate with, leveraging the Yamato Group's expertise and resources to drive industry transformation and create new value.

Investment Focus

Startups with innovative technologies and business models transforming logistics and supply chains
Companies open to collaboration with the Yamato Group
Businesses at seed, early, middle, or late stages
Startups located in Japan, North America, Europe, or Asia

Portfolio Companies

Bounce, Inc.Shinkei Systems Corp.

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What sectors does KURONEKO Innovation Fund II invest in?

KURONEKO Innovation Fund II invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Media, Retail and FoodTech, and is based in Japan. KURONEKO Innovation Fund II is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.