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SMBC Nikko Securities Japan

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

SMBC Nikko Securities provides its clients with asset management consulting services.

Investor Profile

SMBC Nikko Securities Japan has backed more than 5 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series D, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Media and Entertainment, Video, Banking.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (60%)
  • Series D (20%)
  • Series C (20%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Media And Entertainment
  • Video
  • Banking
  • Credit Cards
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Mobile Payments
  • Advertising
  • Digital Marketing
  • Electronics
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Who does SMBC Nikko Securities Japan frequently co-invest with?

Greyhound Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Altos Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
JAFCO
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Block, Inc.
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
mixi
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Japan Post Investment
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Sony Innovation Fund
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 1
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment (021 Fund)
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by SMBC Nikko Securities Japan?

Hubble

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Hubble is a cloud service for drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts and legal documents in a shared workspace.

Cloud ManagementInformation TechnologyLegal TechSoftwareTask Management
Series BJul 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,442,208
Utaite

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Utaite is an operator of an entertainment platform that focuses on planning, production, and development of entertainment content.

Content CreatorsMedia and EntertainmentMusicVideo
Series BMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $51,885,744
Plott

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Plott is a media and entertainment company that develops YouTube animation videos such as SNS and webtoon.

AnimationContentMedia and EntertainmentVideo
Series BNov 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,389,776
PowerX

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

PowerX produces energy storage system solutions and power transfer vessels along with comprehensive EV charging station services.

ElectronicsEnergyRenewable Energy
Series CSep 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $17,246,335
FLUX

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

FLUX Digital Experience Platform is Japan's leading MarTech solution for collecting, processing, and gaining value from customer data.

AdvertisingDigital Marketing
Series BJun 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $31,436,026
Kyash

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Kyash is a Japanese challenger bank aiming for contributing to peoples' financial well-being.

BankingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
Series DMay 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $40,902,308