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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking is a global advisory and financial service provider.

Investor Profile

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking has backed more than 7 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, China, Australia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Battery, Energy, Renewable Energy.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (57%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (29%)
  • Series C (14%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (29%)
  • China (14%)
  • Australia (14%)
  • United States (14%)
  • Japan (14%)
  • Finland (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Battery
  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Finance
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Manufacturing
  • Semiconductor
  • Charging Infrastructure
  • Energy Storage
  • Solar
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Who does Sumitomo Mitsui Banking frequently co-invest with?

ABN AMRO Fund
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
Societe Generale
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Scotiabank
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
Rabobank
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Co-Investments: 2
NatWest
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
North America, Texas, United States, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Santander UK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Siemens Bank
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 1
BNP Paribas
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
CIBC
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking?

Tritax Big Box

Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Tritax Big Box is the only real estate investment company.

Impact InvestingReal Estate Investment
Post Ipo DebtJun 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $743,829,260
SATO

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

SATO is an online platform to find rental apartments.

E-CommerceInternetReal EstateRental Property
Debt FinancingMar 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $161,810,901
Applied Digital

Dallas, Texas, United States

Applied Digital designs, develops and operates next-generation datacenters across North America to provide digital infrastructure solutions.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinance
Post Ipo DebtFeb 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $375,000,000
Hakki Africa

Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Hakki Africa provides microfinance services for small and medium-sized enterprises.

FinanceFinancial ServicesSmall and Medium Businesses
Series CFeb 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,687,331
Grenergy

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Grenergy specializes in research and development and sales of energy-saving power management chips.

Energy EfficiencyManufacturingSemiconductor
Debt FinancingJul 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $345,000,000
Akaysha Energy

Cremorne, New South Wales, Australia

Akaysha Energy offers full-cycle development for projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy.

BatteryEnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingMay 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $163,253,685
Zenobe Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

Zenobe Energy manufactures battery storage assets for electric bus operators, utilities, and industrial and commercial businesses.

BatteryCharging InfrastructureEnergyRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingJan 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $186,790,007