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SHOzemi Innovation Ventures (SZIV) operates as the innovation and venture arm for SHO-zemi, a prominent Japanese tutoring network. It strategically invests in and incubates educational technology (EdTech) startups. SZIV develops solutions enhancing traditional learning environments, leveraging advanced technologies like AI to improve teacher development and student engagement.
Yoshi Okamoto founded SHO-zemi Innovation Ventures, establishing it in Singapore in April 2015. Okamoto, with over two decades in technology management, initiated SZIV to integrate innovation within traditional education. This marked SHO-zemi's strategic entry into the global EdTech ecosystem, aiming to transform learning through targeted investments.
SHOzemi Innovation Ventures supports the educational sector, including its parent company and partnered EdTech startups. Its vision is to redefine global learning by pioneering and funding transformative educational technologies. The long-term objective is to build comprehensive, technology-driven ecosystems enhancing how education is delivered and experienced worldwide.
SHOzemi has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $1.0M Seed in Lingokids in March 2015.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2015 | Lingokids | $1.0M Seed | — | Cherry Ventures, Dunce Capital, General Catalyst, Kfund, Eneko Knorr, YEE LEE, Carina Szpilka, Carman Chan, David Mills, IAN Noel, Iñaki Arrola, Jeff Blue, Jeremy Stoppelman, LEW Moorman, MAX Levchin, Michael E. Spencer, PAT Matthews, RAY Henderson, TOM Rubin, 500 Startups, Incuvest, Lanzame Capital |
