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Nomura SPARX

Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo

Description

Nomura SPARX provides funds and assistance to unlisted companies.

Investor Profile

Nomura SPARX has backed more than 4 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Digital Entertainment, Music Streaming, Video Streaming.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (75%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)

Country Focus

  • Japan (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Digital Entertainment
  • Music Streaming
  • Video Streaming
  • Analytics
  • Geospatial
  • Satellite Communication
  • E-commerce
  • Gift
  • Service Industry
  • Health Care
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Who does Nomura SPARX frequently co-invest with?

Co-Investments: 1
Pegasus Tech Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Co-Investments: 1
Aqua Clara Lemon Gas Holdings
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Vector
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Abies Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Energy & Environment Investment
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Higashi-shinagawa
Co-Investments: 1
aSTART
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Japan Post Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Accord Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Nomura SPARX?

Linqmed

Chiba, Chiba, Japan

Linqmed is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the research and development of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalOncologyPharmaceutical
Series BApr 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,932,011
GiftMall

Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

GiftMall is an e-commerce platform specializing in gift experiences that change society.

E-CommerceGiftService Industry
Series BOct 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $26,462,727
Openrec

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Openrec is a live-streaming platform that focuses on game commentary and online event business.

Digital EntertainmentMusic StreamingVideo Streaming
Series UnknownMay 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $15,445,506
Synspective

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Synspective provides SAR data, and remote monitoring services to government agencies.

AnalyticsGeospatialSatellite Communication
Series BMar 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $96,273,644