CVC Details: SMBC Venture Capital Co., Ltd.

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1. Company Overview

SMBC Venture Capital Inc. is a long-established domestic venture capital firm and a member of the SMBC Group. The firm takes a long-term perspective in its venture investments, leveraging its connections with auditing firms, securities companies, and other investors to provide seamless support tailored to each company's growth stage.

2. Website URL

https://www.smbc-vc.co.jp

3. Investment Policy

Reference site: https://initial.inc/investors/V06467

SMBC Venture Capital focuses on building an investment platform aimed at realizing a sustainable society and engages in impact investing.

4. Investment Performance

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5. Related Articles & Releases

• The Purpose and Future of Impact Investing by the SMBC Group
• Establishment of a Growth Fund to Create Unicorns Originating in Japan

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