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Sozo Ventures

Redwood City, CA · Invests in US; Asia · Website

SeedSeries ASeries BGrowthB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCybersecurityFintechHealthcare & BiotechEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsSecurity & CybersecurityHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesAerospace & DefenseLogistics & Supply ChainDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Back category-leading US technology companies at the Readiness Stage and accelerate their Japan market expansion through Sozo's network of 100+ strategic partners, customers, and distributors. Support companies from seed through pre-IPO with a long-term partnership approach.

Likely not a fit for

Companies with no international expansion ambition or no path to Japan market relevance. Consumer-only plays with no enterprise dimension.

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$1.7B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Ray Hatoyama

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Aantorik Ganguly

PartnerPartner

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Phil Wickham

General PartnerCo-Founder & Executive Managing Director

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Koichiro Nakamura

General PartnerCo-Founder & Senior Managing Director

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Spencer Foust

PartnerManaging Director

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Rob Freelen

PartnerManaging Director

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Kazuhiro Kobayashi

Head of Japan

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Elena Winefeld

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Portfolio

Zoom AppsEnterprise Software

Zoom Apps provides a platform for collaboration and communication tools, integrating various applications to enhance productivity and employee engagement.

Coinbase

Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also offers services for businesses and institutions, providing tools for crypto trading, payments, and asset management.

SquareFintech Payments

Square provides a comprehensive suite of tools for businesses to manage payments, track inventory, and improve operations across various sectors including food and beverage, retail, beauty, and services.

PalantirEnterprise Software

Palantir builds platforms for integrating, managing, and securing data, enabling human-driven analysis of real-world data. Their products are designed to empower users to ask complex questions without needing advanced technical skills.

FastlyDeveloper Tools Infra

Fastly is a programmable edge cloud platform that empowers developers to build, secure, and deliver fast, reliable, and scalable websites and applications. It offers services such as content delivery network (CDN), security, and observability, tailored to various industries.

MongoDBEnterprise Software

MongoDB is the world’s leading modern database platform, providing a flexible and scalable solution for developers to build applications with ease. It offers a range of products including cloud databases, search capabilities, and tools for data management.

GrammarlyEdtech

Grammarly provides AI-powered writing assistance tools that help users improve their writing skills, check grammar, and enhance clarity in various formats including documents, emails, and online content.

AttentiveMarketing Adtech

Attentive is an AI-powered marketing platform that specializes in SMS and email marketing, helping brands engage customers through personalized messaging.

FlexportLogistics Supply Chain

Flexport is a global logistics platform that coordinates supply chain operations, offering solutions for importers and exporters to manage their logistics from factory to customer door.

SaronicAerospace Defense

Saronic Technologies is a defense technology company specializing in autonomous surface vessels for naval and maritime forces, enhancing awareness, reach, and survivability.

AndurilAerospace Defense

RedZone builds ruggedized, connected portable medical equipment for frontline emergency response teams, transforming outdated hardware into a modern, data-driven infrastructure. Their connected medical data platform enables real-time patient monitoring and equipment readiness, targeting military, EMS, and federal incident preparedness.

appliedintuition.comRobotics Automation

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

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Sozo Ventures — Research Report Firm Overview Sozo Ventures is a cross-border venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Phil Wickham and Koichiro "Koh" Nakamura. Headquartered in Redwood City, California with a major presence in Tokyo, Japan (Shin-Maru Building, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku), Sozo manages approximately $1.7 billion in assets across multiple funds. The firm is currently raising Fund IV wit

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