Impact through Innovation

Fujitsu Ventures invests in promising tech startups globally to drive innovation and accelerate digital transformation

Portfolio

  • Acquired

  • Acquired

Japan

Overseas

XXXXX Inc.

Description Developer of XXXXX for XXXXX
URL https://www.xxxxx.xx/
Country Japan
Invested in 2022

SettleMint NV

Description Developer of a low-code Blockchain Platform-as-a-Service (BPaaS) for enterprise blockchain application
URL https://www.settlemint.com/
Country Belgium
Invested in 2022

QunaSys Inc.

Description Developer of algorithms and software for quantum computing
URL https://qunasys.com/en/
Country Japan
Invested in 2022, 2024

Digital Commodity Exchange Pte. Ltd.

Description Provider of a digital platform using blockchain technology designed for global commodities trading
URL https://www.dcx.group/
Country Singapore
Invested in 2021

Autofleet Systems Ltd.

Description Provider of advanced fleet optimization platform that leverages AI for accurate demand prediction and vehicle dispatching technology
URL https://www.autofleet.io/
Country Israel
Invested in 2021

SCADAfence Ltd.

Description Provider of OT＆IoT security solution for manufacturing and critical infrastructure industries
URL https://www.scadafence.com/
Country Israel
Invested in 2023

Skillnote Corporation

Description Provider of a skills management system for the manufacturing industry
URL https://www.skillnote-global.com/en/
Country Japan
Invested in 2023

Pente Networks, Inc.

Description Provider of a private LTE/5G management and orchestration platform
URL https://www.pentenetworks.com/
Country Israel / USA
Invested in 2023

Metron SAS.

Description Provider of energy management solutions for the industrial sector
URL https://www.metron.energy/
Country France
Invested in 2023

Gojo & Company, Inc.

Description Provider of microfinance service in developing countries
URL https://gojo.co/
Country Japan
Invested in 2024

Unifa Inc.

Description Provider of digital transformation solutions for childcare services utilizing cutting-edge technologies
URL https://unifa-e.com/
Country Japan
Invested in 2024

Sakana AI K.K.

Description Developer of AI foundation models based on Evolutionary Model Merge approach
URL https://sakana.ai/
Country Japan
Invested in 2024

Samasource Impact Sourcing Inc.

Description Provider of data annotation services for AI, empowering individuals in developing countries
URL https://www.sama.com/
Country USA
Invested in 2024

Investment Policy

Strategic Business Investment

We invest in cutting-edge startups globally, based on the Fujitsu's corporate strategy and aligned with our 7 Key Focus Areas and 5 Key Technologies

7 Key Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Manufacturing
  • Consumer Experience
  • Healthy Living
  • Trusted Society
  • Digital Shifts
  • Business Applications
  • Hybrid IT

5 Key Technologies

  • Computing
  • Network
  • AI
  • Data&Security
  • Converging Technologies

Impact Investment

We invest in startups that take on the challenge of solving social issues in the areas of contribution defined in Fujitsu's Materiality

Essential contributions

  • Planet : Solving global environmental issues
  • Prosperity : Developing a digital society
  • People : Improving people's well-being

Team

  • Hideaki YajimaPresident & CEO
    Hideaki serves as both President and CEO at Fujitsu Ventures, and VP, Head of Corporate Venture Capital, Strategic Growth & Investments at Fujitsu.
    Prior to joining Fujitsu in October 2020, he served as Managing Director and Head of Investment & Business Development at NTT Docomo Ventures, Japan Head of Corporate Development at Cisco Systems to lead strategic investment activities in Japan, and Executive Director at Mobile Internet Capital, a venture capital firm based in Tokyo.
    Hideaki holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in engineering from The University of Tokyo, and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management.
  • Shinsuke MiyazakiDirector
    Shinsuke is Director at Fujitsu Ventures. He is in charge of investments and corporate operations.
    He has spent more than 15 years at ICT/Telecom industry with the backgrounds of partnership/alliance and international businesses. Prior to taking the position, he has engaged in startup investment and business development at NTT DOCOMO Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Japan-based telecommunication firm NTT group.
    Shinsuke holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Waseda University, and an MBA from HEC Paris.
  • Kazuya MurataSenior Principal
    Kazuya is Senior Principal at Fujitsu Ventures and engaged in startup investment globally.
    He has 10+ years experience in system integration and IT infrastructure development. Prior to joining Fujitsu Ventures, he was involed in investment and startup collaboraion at NTT Data, startup investment in Southeast Asia region at NTT DOCOMO Ventures.
    Kazuya holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in computer science from Waseda University.
  • Yuji IizakaSenior Principal
    Yuji is Senior Principal at Fujitsu Ventures and engaged in startup investment globally.
    Prior to joining Fujitsu Ventures, he was involved in startup investment and business development at Presidio ventures in Silicon Valley. Yuji started his career at Sumitomo Corporation, where he was responsible for investment, new business development, and trade operations in the TMT sector.
    Yuji holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in engineering from the University of Tokyo.
  • Shota UshiharaPrincipal
    Shota is Principal at Fujitsu Ventures and engaged in startup investment globally.
    Prior to joining Fujitsu Ventures, he was Director at Omron Ventures, where he was responsible for investing in startups globally, focused on investments in B2B, SaaS, IoT, Robotics, AI and other related areas. He started his career as a network engineer at NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation. He has 5 years experience of business development and startup investment at NEC Corporation of America in Silicon Valley.
  • Yula XiongPrincipal
    Yula is Principal at Fujitsu Ventuers and engaged in startup investment globally.
    Prior to joining Fujitsu Ventures, she was responsible for sourcing and evaluating investments in Greater China for the KDDI CVC fund. She also had entrepreneurial experience and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Hitachi Capital in Singapore assisting corporations in entering overseas markets, gaining extensive experience in multinational environments.
    Yula holds a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Tokyo.
  • Tomo MuneyasuPrincipal
    Tomo is Principal at Fujitsu Ventures and engaged in business development.
    Prior to this position, she held diverse roles at Fujitsu Limited, ranging from new business development, including startup collaborations, to strategic planning. She also possesses strong expertise in the energy sector, gained through corporate sales experience in the electricity and gas industries.
    Tomo holds a bachelor's degree in foreign studies from Osaka University.

Information

Fund Overview

Fund Name Fujitsu Ventures Fund LLC
Fund Size Fund I ：JPY 10 billion (approx. USD million)
Fund II：JPY 15 billion (approx. USD million)
Investors Fujitsu Limited (99.9%), Fujitsu Ventures Limited (0.1%)
Date Established Fund I ：April 1, 2021
Fund II：July 1, 2025
Investment Period 10 years (each fund)
Investment Area Japan and Global

Fund Management Company

Company Name Fujitsu Ventures Limited
Location
3rd Floor, Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube
1-9-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director Hideaki Yajima
Capital JPY 50 million (approx. USD thousands)

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