Sony
About
Sony Innovation Fund is the corporate venture capital arm of Sony Group, established in 2016. It invests in early-stage startups with a focus on transformational technologies that shape the future of business, entertainment, and society. The fund operates globally, targeting sectors like entertainment, fintech, healthcare, IoT, mobility, and deep tech, providing capital and access to Sony's expertise and network.
Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- sony.com
- Type
- Company
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Portfolio companies
- 10
- Stages
- SeedSeries B
- Cheque size
- $19M to $2.0B
- Sector focus
- MediaE-CommerceShoppingContent Discovery PlatformVisual Search Engine
Recent investments
| Date | Company | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | Rapidus | Grant, Private Equity | $1.8B |
| 10 Jul 2024 | Sakana AI | Undisclosed round | $19M |
| 10 Aug 2022 | Rapidus | Seed | $54M |
| 1 Apr 2022 | Epic Games | Venture Round | $2.0B |
| 1 Apr 2021 | Epic Games | Venture Round | $1.0B |
| 1 Aug 2020 | Epic Games | Venture Round | $1.8B |
| 23 Feb 2017 | AirMap | Series B | $26M |
| 21 Jun 2016 | eko | Undisclosed round | $40M |
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Frequently asked
What companies has Sony invested in?
Sony has invested in Rapidus, Sakana AI, Epic Games, AirMap, eko and 5 more.