Sharp
VC Fund
Sakai, Japan
Sharp is a VC fund in Sakai focused on Audio and mHealth. Sharp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electric telecommunication, electric, and electronic equipments.
- Total investments:
- 5
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 60%
Last updated:
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Industries Sharp invests in
Stages Sharp invests in
Countries Sharp invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Audio 1 (20%)
- mHealth 1 (20%)
- Electronics 1 (20%)
- Health Care 1 (20%)
- 3D Technology 1 (20%)
Stage
- Corporate Round 2 (40%)
- Series A 1 (20%)
- Series C 1 (20%)
- Funding Round 1 (20%)
Country
- Japan 1 (20%)
- France 1 (20%)
- Taiwan 1 (20%)
- Germany 1 (20%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Akira Atarashi
Division Deputy GM, Domestic Sales and Marketing Division
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Division Deputy GM, Domestic Sales and Marketing Division | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Fujikazu Nakayama
Senior Executive Managing Officers
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Senior Executive Managing Officers | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Hiroshi Sasaoka
CEO and CMO for Europe, Middle East, and Africa Business Unit
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CEO and CMO for Europe, Middle East, and Africa Business Unit | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Junichi Kodama
Chief Officer, Business Development, Corporate Management Group
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Chief Officer, Business Development, Corporate Management Group | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Junzo Ueda
Audit & Supervisory Board Members
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Audit & Supervisory Board Members | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 26 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| OQmented is a spinoff from Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT in Itzehoe (Germany). The founders of OQmented have been the major drivers in the development of Fraunhofer ISIT's MEMS mirror technology for more than 20 years. Thus, founding OQmented was a consequent next step focussing on commercializing this unique and reliablelaser scanning technology. OQmented develops, integrates and sells complete laser scanning solutions composed of MEMS chip, driver electronics, application specific system electronics and software.OQmented is a one-stop-shop for our customers: Based on a tight cooperation with Fraunhofer ISIT and suppliers the services offered by OQmented to our customers cover the full range from feasibility phase to volume production. | $20M / Series A / Mar 27, 2023 | ||
H2U
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Health to U is a provider of digital health and wellbeing platform, focusing on holistic health, sports, and diets. The H2U Digital Health platform is a breakthrough creation, a framework that maximizes the power of data. The service delivers insightful reviews based on the platform’s analyses of data collected from connected products and services,elevating the overall value of each component. Users are able to get their hands on their records anytime at will, allowing them to stay aware and on top of their physiological states, with access to personalized health solutions and products. | $8M / Corporate Round / Jan 17, 2022 | |
| Devialet is an audio tech company that offers solutions ranging from ADH intelligence to sound amplification. The company's mission is to make Devialet audio technology universal. It has developed a pair of wireless earbuds called Gemini. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Paris, Ile-de-France. | $106.2M / Series C / Nov 28, 2016 | ||
| ELIIY Power is a manufacturing and sales of large lithium-ion batteries and power storage system. | Apr 01, 2009 | ||
| ELIIY Power is a manufacturing and sales of large lithium-ion batteries and power storage system. | Corporate Round / May 26, 2008 |
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FAQ
What does Sharp invest in?
Sharp invests primarily in Audio, mHealth and Electronics startups, most often at Corporate Round and Series A stage. Most of the 5 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Japan. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Sharp?
The team at Sharp includes Akira Atarashi (Division Deputy GM, Domestic Sales and Marketing Division), Fujikazu Nakayama (Senior Executive Managing Officers) and Hiroshi Sasaoka (CEO and CMO for Europe, Middle East, and Africa Business Unit), among 26 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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