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Sony

Location on request · Invests in US; Asia; Europe; MENA; Africa · Website

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowthPre-SeedMedia & EntertainmentGamingB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsRobotics & Automation

Thesis

We invest in technology-driven transformational companies shaping the future of business, entertainment and society. We foster Sony's future businesses through strategic early-stage venture investments, seeking technologies with potential to transform industries while building synergies with Sony Group business units.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid pure consumer-facing applications without strategic alignment, direct competition with existing Sony business units, teams without sufficient technical depth, and markets with unclear strategic relevance to Sony's future direction.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

1 contact on file

SS

Scott Shane

Partner · Primary contact

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Portfolio

TalosFintech Payments

Talos provides institutional-grade technology and data that supports the full digital asset investment lifecycle, including liquidity sourcing, price discovery, trading, settlement and portfolio management.

Covr Financial Technologies
BungieGaming

Bungie is the studio behind some of the biggest videogame hits in history, including Destiny, Halo, Myth, and Marathon. They focus on creating the best games and cultivating vibrant communities around them.

AdHawk Microsystems
Analytical Flavor Systems
PlayStationGaming

Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, delivering innovative and thrilling experiences through PlayStation products and services, including hardware, network services, and award-winning games.

Sony Interactive EntertainmentGaming

Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games.

Sony MusicMedia Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment is one of the world's leading music groups, involved in the production, distribution, and promotion of music across various genres and platforms.

Sony PicturesMedia Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment is a global leader in the entertainment industry, involved in motion picture production, television production, and digital content creation and distribution.

Sony ElectronicsConsumer Apps Social

Sony Electronics is a leading manufacturer of consumer electronics, including televisions, audio equipment, and cameras, known for its innovative technology and commitment to quality.

Sony Professional Products & Solutions
Sony Imaging & Sensing Solutions

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Sony Group Corporation - Venture Capital Research Corporate Overview Sony Group Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. Beyond its core consumer electronics, gaming (PlayStation), music, and entertainment businesses, Sony operates a sophisticated venture capital ecosystem comprising Sony Innovation Fund (established 2016) and Sony Financial Ventures. Th…

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