Sony Innovation Fund by IGV

A venture capital fund established by Sony and Daiwa Capital Holdings, investing in mid- to late-stage startups globally, including Israel.

Corporate VC Tokyo, Japan Est. 2019
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Last updated 2026-08-10
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$640.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Mid-Stage, Late-Stage

About

Innovation Growth Ventures (IGV) is a venture capital firm formed in 2019 by Sony Corporation, Daiwa Capital Holdings Co., Ltd. and external limited partners. Managed by the Sony Innovation Fund (SIF), IGV invests in mid- to late-stage startup companies across Japan, the U.S., Europe, Israel and India. The fund focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and robotics, as well as other fast-growing tech startups.

Portfolio · 1

Trax Retail
Trax Retail provides AI-powered computer vision solutions and analytics for retail, helping brands and retailers optimize in-store execution and merchandising.
1 round $640.0M committed Latest: 2021-04

Q&A

What is the total AUM for Sony Innovation Fund by IGV?
Sony Innovation Fund by IGV has a total AUM of $430 million.
When was Sony Innovation Fund by IGV founded?
Sony Innovation Fund by IGV was founded in March 2019.
What investment stages does Sony Innovation Fund by IGV focus on?
Sony Innovation Fund by IGV focuses on Mid-Stage and Late-Stage investments.
What are the preferred sectors for investment by Sony Innovation Fund by IGV?
Sony Innovation Fund by IGV prefers sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Fintech, Deeptech, and Entertainment.
Which geographies does Sony Innovation Fund by IGV primarily invest in?
Sony Innovation Fund by IGV primarily invests in Japan, the US, Europe, Israel, and India.
Can you name a recent investment made by Sony Innovation Fund by IGV?
In October 2021, Sony Innovation Fund by IGV invested in Kiswe. They also invested in Truepic in August 2021.
What is the name of the fund managed by Sony Innovation Fund by IGV?
Sony Innovation Fund by IGV manages the Innovation Growth Fund I L.P., established in 2019.
What type of investor is Sony Innovation Fund by IGV?
Sony Innovation Fund by IGV is a corporate venture capital firm.
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