Sozo Ventures

Sozo Ventures is a global acceleration and expansion venture capital firm that invests in technology companies and helps them expand internationally, particularly between the US and Japan.

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2012
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Sozo Ventures is a global acceleration and expansion venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Koichiro Nakamura and Phil Wickham. The firm operates from offices in San Francisco, California, and Tokyo, Japan. Sozo Ventures focuses on investing in technology companies at the 'Readiness Stage' across sectors such as AI, IoT, SaaS, fintech, and healthcare, with a strong emphasis on global expansion and internationalization, especially into the Japanese market. The firm provides tailored support, including market knowledge, deployment expertise, entity formation guidance, and strategic advice to help companies thrive internationally. Sozo Ventures has approximately $1 billion in assets under management and a diverse portfolio of around 70 companies.

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What is Sozo Ventures' primary geographic focus?
Sozo Ventures is headquartered in the United States.
What type of investor is Sozo Ventures?
Sozo Ventures is a Venture Capital firm.
When was Sozo Ventures founded?
Sozo Ventures was founded in 2020.
Is Sozo Ventures currently active in investments?
Yes, Sozo Ventures is an active investor.
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Founded2012