Nikon-SBI Innovation Fund

The Nikon-SBI Innovation Fund operates as a corporate venture capital entity, investing in technology companies. It targets advanced technologies and services across aerospace, energy, carbon neutrality, robotics, and bio/healthcare. This initiative fosters open innovation, identifying startups capable of co-developing new solutions and expanding technological frontiers.

This fund was jointly established by Nikon Corporation and SBI Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of SBI Holdings. The initial fund launched in July 2016, with its successor, Nikon-SBI Innovation Fund II, debuting on November 1, 2023. This reflects an insight to broaden Nikon’s technological scope beyond traditional operations.

The fund seeks promising global venture companies, focusing on Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia. Its vision integrates cutting-edge technologies and business models from these investments. This approach cultivates new ventures and achieves commercial synergies, aiding Nikon’s evolution into a key technology solutions provider.