Sumisei Innovation Fund

Corporate VC Japan

Overview

Sumisei Innovation Fund is the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, established to foster open innovation and accelerate the creation of new value through investments in innovative startups. The fund focuses on building ecosystems with wellness-related companies, particularly in the health promotion sector, and aims to create customer experiences using new technologies and services, as well as promote digital transformation. The fund's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as healthcare, technology, fintech, sports tech, AI, and digital transformation. It targets startups at various stages, including seed, early, and growth phases, primarily within Japan. Notable portfolio companies include Runtrip, Exawizards, PREVENT, Toranotech, and Yorisou, which operate in areas like sports and outdoor, AI and technology, healthcare, fintech, and life events. Through strategic investments and collaborations, Sumisei Innovation Fund seeks to drive innovation and contribute to the development of new business models, aligning with Sumitomo Life's commitment to responding to society's changing needs and enhancing customer value through technological advancements.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative startups in healthcare, technology, fintech, sports tech, AI, and digital transformation sectors

Portfolio Companies

RuntripExawizardsPREVENTToranotechYorisou

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Frequently asked questions about Sumisei Innovation Fund

What sectors does Sumisei Innovation Fund invest in?

Sumisei Innovation Fund invests in Technology, Healthcare, FinTech, AI, Digital Transformation and Sports Tech, and is based in Japan. Sumisei Innovation Fund is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Sumisei Innovation Fund invest at?

Sumisei Innovation Fund backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth.

Which regions does Sumisei Innovation Fund invest in?

Sumisei Innovation Fund invests across Japan.

What companies has Sumisei Innovation Fund invested in?

Sumisei Innovation Fund's portfolio includes Runtrip, Exawizards, PREVENT, Toranotech and Yorisou.

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