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§ Venture Capital · Tokyo, Japan
Strategic venture investment arm providing venture investments for technology sectors, focused on early-stage and late-stage
Alpine Technology Fund functions as the strategic venture investment arm of Alps Alpine, a global manufacturer of electronic components and in-vehicle information systems. Its core mission involves identifying, investing in, and fostering external technologies and startups that align with the parent company's strategic objectives. This approach allows Alps Alpine to integrate innovative solutions that enhance its product offerings and technological capabilities across various segments, including automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial markets.
The fund’s establishment stems from Alps Alpine's enduring commitment to innovation, leveraging its heritage as Alpine Electronics. While not founded by individual venture capitalists, its mandate emerged from the parent company's recognition that external technological advancements are crucial for sustained growth and market leadership. This strategic initiative reflects Alps Alpine’s proactive engagement with the broader technology ecosystem to complement its internal research and development efforts.
Through its investments, Alpine Technology Fund primarily benefits Alps Alpine and, by extension, the company’s global customer base, by driving the development of advanced electronic components and integrated systems. The fund’s vision is to accelerate Alps Alpine’s expansion into new and evolving technological domains, such as sensor technologies and human-machine interfaces, by cultivating strategic partnerships and integrating pioneering solutions that anticipate future market demands.
Alpine Technology Fund has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Other Equity in Dialogflow in August 2015.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2015 | Dialogflow | $3.0M Other Equity | Saic Capital | Intel Capital, Motorola Solutions Venture Capital |