US Pegasus and Japanet Expand CVC Fund to 30 Billion Yen – Investing in Generative AI, Physical AI, and Space Sectors in Addition to Existing Areas
Pegasus Tech Ventures and Japanet Holdings announced the expansion of their joint Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund to approximately 30 billion yen. This expanded fund will strategically invest in global mega-ventures and next-generation startups in cutting-edge fields such as Generative AI, Physical AI, and Space Tech, alongside existing areas like sports, entertainment, and senior life enrichment.
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Pegasus Tech Ventures (Headquarters: California, USA; Founder & CEO: Anis Uzzaman; hereinafter “Pegasus”), based in Silicon Valley, USA, which globally supports startup investment and innovation for large corporations, is pleased to announce the expansion of its venture investment (CVC) fund, operated with major mail-order company Japanet Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture; Representative Director, President & CEO: Akito Takata; hereinafter “Japanet”), to approximately 30 billion yen.
This fund aims for strategic investments in globally growing mega-ventures and next-generation startups in cutting-edge fields such as Generative AI, Physical AI, and Space Tech, in addition to existing areas like sports and entertainment, support for seniors' well-being, and enriching daily life.
Japanet and Pegasus have collaborated for approximately four years through multiple funds, building continuous access to the startup ecosystem primarily in the US and Europe. During this period, they have invested in several mega-startups, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI, all of which have achieved high growth.
Based on the experience of gaining investment opportunities in globally prominent companies, which are usually difficult to participate in, beyond mere information gathering, this fund will expand its scale and further accelerate and advance global investments.
Comment from Akito Takata, Representative Director, President & CEO of Japanet Holdings:
Among the three steps Japanet values – “Discover, Refine, and Convey” – our partnership with Pegasus, which has a global community, is a tremendous asset in the “Discover” area, finding wonderful things buried in the world. Moving forward, through this fund, we will continue to discover cutting-edge technologies worldwide and create value that enriches our customers' lives.
Comment from Anis Uzzaman, Founder & CEO of Pegasus Tech Ventures:
We have built a strong relationship of trust with Japanet over the past four years. Leveraging our solid positioning in the US and global access originating from Silicon Valley, we have provided investment opportunities in startups driving global megatrends. With this 30 billion yen fund, we will further accelerate investments in areas such as Generative AI, Physical AI, and Space Tech, where both strategic and financial returns can be expected.
About Japanet Group
The Japanet Group operates mail-order businesses and sports/regional revitalization businesses under the corporate philosophy of “Enjoying the Present!” The common thread in both businesses is to “discover” excellent products, services, regional attractions, entertainment, and information buried in the world, “refine” them from a unique perspective, and “convey” their merits in an easy-to-understand manner. We are committed to our business to enrich the “present” of everyone involved with the Japanet Group. For more details, please visit https://corporate.japanet.co.jp/.
About Pegasus Tech Ventures
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, USA, receiving LP investments from over 40 major corporations worldwide. As a leading provider of CVC (Corporate Venture Capital) management services, its primary mission is to support innovation for large corporations and promote global growth. To date, it has invested in world-leading companies such as SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Twitter (now X), Airbnb, SoFi, DoorDash, and Coinbase, as well as Japanese companies that have already gone public, including Money Forward, Metaps, AirTrip, Monster Lab, and AI CROSS, and promising startups such as Mujin, SkyDrive, Terra Motors, Unifa, FiNC Technologies, Life is Tech, and WizWe, accumulating a track record of investments in many promising startups. It has invested in over 290 venture companies worldwide, with total assets under management reaching approximately 300 billion yen. For more details, please see here.
*The portfolio companies listed above do not necessarily represent all of Pegasus's portfolio companies.
https://ja.pegasustechventures.com/
Contact:
Pegasus Tech Ventures
Contact Person: Ayaka Unno
unno@pegasusventures.com
TEL: 03-6417-4570
This fund aims for strategic investments in globally growing mega-ventures and next-generation startups in cutting-edge fields such as Generative AI, Physical AI, and Space Tech, in addition to existing areas like sports and entertainment, support for seniors' well-being, and enriching daily life.
Japanet and Pegasus have collaborated for approximately four years through multiple funds, building continuous access to the startup ecosystem primarily in the US and Europe. During this period, they have invested in several mega-startups, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI, all of which have achieved high growth.
Based on the experience of gaining investment opportunities in globally prominent companies, which are usually difficult to participate in, beyond mere information gathering, this fund will expand its scale and further accelerate and advance global investments.
Comment from Akito Takata, Representative Director, President & CEO of Japanet Holdings:
Among the three steps Japanet values – “Discover, Refine, and Convey” – our partnership with Pegasus, which has a global community, is a tremendous asset in the “Discover” area, finding wonderful things buried in the world. Moving forward, through this fund, we will continue to discover cutting-edge technologies worldwide and create value that enriches our customers' lives.
Comment from Anis Uzzaman, Founder & CEO of Pegasus Tech Ventures:
We have built a strong relationship of trust with Japanet over the past four years. Leveraging our solid positioning in the US and global access originating from Silicon Valley, we have provided investment opportunities in startups driving global megatrends. With this 30 billion yen fund, we will further accelerate investments in areas such as Generative AI, Physical AI, and Space Tech, where both strategic and financial returns can be expected.
About Japanet Group
The Japanet Group operates mail-order businesses and sports/regional revitalization businesses under the corporate philosophy of “Enjoying the Present!” The common thread in both businesses is to “discover” excellent products, services, regional attractions, entertainment, and information buried in the world, “refine” them from a unique perspective, and “convey” their merits in an easy-to-understand manner. We are committed to our business to enrich the “present” of everyone involved with the Japanet Group. For more details, please visit https://corporate.japanet.co.jp/.
About Pegasus Tech Ventures
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, USA, receiving LP investments from over 40 major corporations worldwide. As a leading provider of CVC (Corporate Venture Capital) management services, its primary mission is to support innovation for large corporations and promote global growth. To date, it has invested in world-leading companies such as SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Twitter (now X), Airbnb, SoFi, DoorDash, and Coinbase, as well as Japanese companies that have already gone public, including Money Forward, Metaps, AirTrip, Monster Lab, and AI CROSS, and promising startups such as Mujin, SkyDrive, Terra Motors, Unifa, FiNC Technologies, Life is Tech, and WizWe, accumulating a track record of investments in many promising startups. It has invested in over 290 venture companies worldwide, with total assets under management reaching approximately 300 billion yen. For more details, please see here.
*The portfolio companies listed above do not necessarily represent all of Pegasus's portfolio companies.
https://ja.pegasustechventures.com/
Contact:
Pegasus Tech Ventures
Contact Person: Ayaka Unno
unno@pegasusventures.com
TEL: 03-6417-4570