SBVA CORP.
SBVA CORP. is a Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in the US, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, China and Israel investing in AI, Marketplaces, robotics, iot, semiconductor-design, enterprise-applications and high-tech.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
- Sectors
- AI, Marketplaces, robotics, iot, semiconductor-design, enterprise-applications, high-tech
- Invests in
- US-wide, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, China, Israel
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2000
- Assets under management
- $2B
- Website
- sbvacorp.com
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Thesis
SBVA, formerly SoftBank Ventures Asia, is a global venture capital firm founded in 2000 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It became independent in 2023 and rebranded in February 2024. The firm focuses on investing in early to growth-stage startups, particularly those in deep technology sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and semiconductor design. They also invest in enterprise applications, high tech, and consumer sectors, prioritizing companies with transformative technology and global expansion potential. Geographically, SBVA has a significant focus on South Korea (54%), the United States (39%), and Japan (6%), with additional investments in Singapore, China, and Israel. Their strategy involves both lead and follow investments from seed to Series C stages, aiming to act as a growth partner by leveraging their expertise and network. As of July 2026, SBVA manages approximately $2 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) and has invested over $2 billion in more than 300 startups over its history.
Common questions
Does SBVA CORP. invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. SBVA CORP. lists Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
Where does SBVA CORP. invest?
SBVA CORP. invests in the US, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, China and Israel.