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Sony Innovation Fund is the corporate venture capital arm of Sony Group, managed by Sony Ventures Corporation and based in Tokyo, Japan. It invests in technology driven transformational companies that are shaping the future of business, entertainment and society, through several dedicated investment vehicles that are wholly funded by Sony Group. Globally, Sony Innovation Fund focuses on early stage startups and invests across areas such as DeepTech, EntertainmentTech, EnterpriseTech, Fintech and ClimateTech, with both consumer and enterprise facing applications. Within Africa, the Sony Innovation Fund: Africa vehicle targets seed to early stage startups, with a focus on the African entertainment industry. According to available investment data, the fund has participated in venture rounds in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, backing companies such as Twiva, Filmmakers Mart and Carry1st in sectors that include creator economy, services and marketplaces, media and entertainment, and fintech. Sony Innovation Fund: Africa was launched with an initial allocation of 10 million US dollars to support entertainment related startups on the continent, including those in gaming, music, movie and content distribution. Through this initiative, Sony aims to support the growth of the African entertainment ecosystem while aligning strategic investment with emerging innovation in key markets across the region.
