Spiral Innovation Partners

Spiral Innovation Partners is a Japanese venture capital firm specializing in open innovation support and corporate venture capital (CVC) operations. The firm offers comprehensive open innovation support to large corporate limited partners (LPs), focusing on facilitating collaboration between established companies and startups to drive innovation and growth. Their services include managing CVC funds and providing strategic guidance to foster successful partnerships between corporations and emerging businesses.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, industrial goods, services, media, telecommunications, energy, financial services, transportation, real estate, education, agriculture, food & beverage, and entertainment. They invest across various stages, from seed to late-stage companies, with individual investments typically ranging from $1 million to $10 million. This approach allows them to support startups at different growth phases, aligning with their mission to promote open innovation and contribute to the development of the Japanese economy.

Spiral Innovation Partners has a track record of engaging in significant investments and partnerships. Notably, in April 2024, they established the 'ゆうちょ Spiral Regional Innovation Fund' (Yuucho Spiral Regional Innovation Fund) with a total fund size of approximately 10 billion yen, aiming to invest in startups addressing regional challenges and promoting regional economic development. Additionally, in August 2024, they facilitated an investment by the NX Global Innovation Fund in Spiral Inc., a startup developing autonomous indoor drone flight control systems, highlighting their commitment to supporting innovative technologies and solutions.