SMBC

We manage a growth fund jointly established with SMBC Group to vigorously invest in new startups with potential to innovate the next generation of business.

SMBC-GB Growth Fund

Fund size
JPY 30B
Term
7 years
General partner
SMBC VCM, Global Brain
Target
Later-stage companies (in any industry) aiming to grow into unicorns.
Objective
The fund invests billions of yen in startups that seek to make a strong impact on the Japanese economy, aiming to develop Japanese unicorns.