Global Brain and Sony Financial Ventures have partnered again on their second corporate venture fund, SFV・GB II, with a fund size of JPY 5 billion.
The initial fund, SFV・GB, was established in 2018 to invest in Fintech startups that could collaborate with Sony Financial Group and drive new business development.
SFV・GB invested in 20 startups in various fields, including Fintech, Insurtech, healthcare, AI, and mobility.
The establishment of SFV・GB II aims to further accelerate open innovation with startups and leverage Sony Financial Group's financial expertise.