Itochu Technology Ventures

Itochu Technology Ventures (ITV) is a venture capital firm based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, focused on investing in early-stage technology startups to foster new industries. Operating as a subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation, ITV leverages its parent company's extensive networks, particularly within Silicon Valley, to support its portfolio companies. The firm manages venture capital funds, with its initial capital at 100 million yen, and has cumulatively invested over 39 billion yen across six funds by 2025. Its portfolio comprises more than 180 companies, supported by a team of 10-13 employees, under leadership that has included Shinzo Nakano, Toshihisa Adachi, and current President & CEO Suguru Yamaryo. Itochu Technology Ventures was established on July 25, 2000. Its business model centers on operates as a subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation, raising and managing venture capital funds to invest in startups.