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- What is GiTV's primary investment focus?
- GiTV (Global Innovation Technology Ventures) is an early-stage Japanese VC that focuses on Industrial Climate Tech and Deep Tech startups, specifically in fields like Industry-4.0, IIoT, AI-analytics, cyber-security, renewable energy, and robotics.
- When was GiTV founded and where is it headquartered?
- GiTV was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan.
- Which prominent Japanese corporations back GiTV?
- GiTV is backed by prominent Japanese corporations, mainly from the manufacturing industry, including DENSO.
- What is the range of investment amounts GiTV typically deploys?
- GiTV's investment range is typically between $2.5M and $39M per round, according to startupim data.
- Has GiTV had any notable exits from its portfolio companies?
- Yes, GiTV had an exit in May 2022 when its portfolio company Seebo was acquired by Augury for $100M.
- Which sectors does GiTV concentrate its investments in?
- GiTV shows a concentration in Industrial Technologies and Automotive & Mobility Technologies, with 4 and 2 portfolio companies respectively in these sectors.
- What are some of GiTV's most recent investments?
- GiTV's most recent investments include a $39M round in Addionics in June 2024 and a $2.5M round in Gigablue in October 2022.
- Has GiTV acted as a lead investor in any of its funding rounds?
- Yes, GiTV was a lead investor in KITOV.ai's $10M round in October 2018.