Company Profile
Founded in 2013 by Tak Miyata, Scrum Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco and Tokyo, with satellite offices in Minneapolis, New York, Illinois, and Seattle. The firm leverages deep expertise from Silicon Valley and Japanese corporate networks to invest in and accelerate startups across the U.S. and Japan. Scrum Ventures emphasizes a thematic investment approach, targeting emerging trends and transformative technologies.
Scrum Ventures partners with major Japanese corporations such as Panasonic, Biprogy, Fujitsu, and DeNA, providing portfolio companies with strategic support and partnership opportunities to expand into the Japanese market and beyond. The firm also operates Scrum Studio, a platform connecting global corporations with startups to foster innovation and collaboration.
Scrum Ventures launched its first vertical fund, the $68 million Scrum Sports & Entertainment Fund I, focusing on startups transforming sports, media, and lifestyle sectors. The firm supports its portfolio with capital, strategic advice, and extensive networks to facilitate global growth, emphasizing hands-on involvement in hiring, fundraising, and business operations.
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