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Nikon

Corporate VC·Tokyo, Japan·~$85M across active funds

Nikon conducts corporate venture capital activities through Nikon Ventures Corporation and multiple dedicated funds, having invested in over 34 startups since launching its first CVC fund with SBI Investment in 2016. Its investment thesis centres on optics, imaging, healthcare, space, energy, robotics and carbon-neutral technologies that complement Nikon's core capabilities. In 2024, Nikon partnered with Geodesic Capital to launch the $51.5M NFocus Fund targeting mid-stage US tech startups. Notable portfolio companies include smart telescope maker Unistellar, regenerative eye medicine developer Cellusion, and computer vision company Algolux.

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Optics & ImagingHealthcare & BiotechSpace & AerospaceEnergyCarbon NeutralRoboticsComputer Vision
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Aibuild

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3D Printing·Series A

Aibuild was founded in 2015 by Daghan Cam and Michail Desyllas, both architects formerly at Zaha Hadid who transitioned into computational geometry and additive manufacturing. The company develops AiSync, a cloud-based AI and machine learning platform that optimises industrial-scale additive manufacturing through toolpath optimisation, quality control, and process automation. Early customers including Boeing have achieved 65% reductions in failed production attempts and 90% improvements in overall build efficiency. The platform enables manufacturers to reduce costs, lead times, and material waste while automating the entire additive manufacturing workflow. Aibuild raised an $8.5M Series A in 2023 led by IQ Capital, with participation from Nikon, Superseed, ACT Venture Partners, Atlas Ventures, and Seedcamp, bringing total funding to $14.8M.