Sony Ventures

Sony Innovation Fund, operating as Sony Ventures, functions as the corporate venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation. It invests in technology-driven companies poised to shape the future across diverse sectors. The fund strategically backs transformational businesses, supporting their development in areas critical to evolving industries and technological advancements.

Established by Sony Group Corporation, Sony Innovation Fund emerged from an internal strategic insight to foster external innovation and collaborate with promising companies. While the overarching fund has evolved over time, a notable expansion includes the launch of the Sony Innovation Fund: Environment in September 2020, dedicated to nurturing ventures focused on new environmental technologies and solutions.

The fund targets both B2C and B2B businesses, with a particular focus on investment areas such as entertainment, fintech, and broader societal impact. Its vision is to identify and empower pioneering startups, thereby contributing to Sony's diverse ecosystem and advancing technologies that redefine business landscapes and societal experiences globally.