Investor Profile: SBI Ven Capital — Thesis, Cheque Size & How to Apply

SBI Ven Capital is the Singapore-based overseas private equity arm of SBI Holdings, Inc. (Japan), and understanding SBI Ven Capital funding matters if your startup sits at the intersection of financial services, technology, or Web3 in Asia. The firm describes itself as a leading venture capital, private equity and private credit firm investing in financial services, technology sectors and the private credit market across Asia, including digital platforms and Web3-related investments. As of 30 June 2026, it manages approximately US$700 million, according to its official site.

SBI Ven Capital funding: thesis and sectors

The firm's stated thesis is to back companies "looking to raise equity or equity-linked financing" that offer market-leading products, processes or technology and are led by strong teams it can partner with. It is now also expanding into the Asia private credit market. Sectors in scope include financial services, technology, private credit, digital platforms, blockchain and DLT infrastructure, DeFi, and regulatory technology. It is a regulated manager, holding a Monetary Authority of Singapore Capital Markets Services licence (CMS100261, issued 23 May 2013) to manage funds for accredited investors.

Stages, cheque size and geography

Stage-wise, the firm's SBI-NTU-Kyobo Digital Innovation Fund targets early-stage companies, generally pre-Series A and Series A, while growth-stage exposure comes through private credit vehicles such as JC Growth Credit Fund 1 LP. A stated cheque-size range is not publicly disclosed. Headquartered at 1 Raffles Place, Singapore, the firm says it has operated in Southeast Asia for over 15 years with local teams on the ground in more than 10 countries across South and Southeast Asia, and its portfolio spans India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan and the UAE, with select positions in Europe and Africa.

Notable portfolio

India and South Asia names on the official portfolio list include Innoviti (payments), Satin Creditcare (exited), Solv (MSME platform), Taraashna (exited), mfine / NovoCura Tech (health-tech) and Bank-Genie (banking software). Southeast Asia positions include GoTo Group (exited), InstaRem (exited), Investree, Eratani and Jirnexu. In digital assets the list includes Coinhako, dtcpay, Chainstack, Transak and HydraX. The official site currently lists Eiichiro So as CEO and Managing Director.

Funds and programmes

Beyond direct investing, the firm manages specialist vehicles: the SBI-NTU-Kyobo Digital Innovation Fund (launched 2022 with NTUitive and Kyobo Securities, targeting around US$75 million for early-stage digital transformation companies in Southeast Asia), the SBI–Sygnum–Azimut digital-asset fund (announced September 2021, up to US$75 million for pre-Series A and Series A DLT infrastructure, DeFi and regtech), and a November 2025 GFTN Capital partnership with SBI Holdings on a US$200 million global innovation fund.

How to apply for funding

There is no public pitch form or online application on sbivencapital.com.sg. The practical route is the general inbox used on the firm's official releases: [email protected], or by phone at +65 6536-6123. So how to get funding from SBI Ven Capital is straightforward but selective: send a concise deck that demonstrates a market-leading product or technology in fintech, digital platforms or Web3, a strong team, and a clear Asian expansion angle. A warm introduction through an existing portfolio founder or an SBI Group contact will always beat a cold email.