MS&AD Ventures

MS&AD Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., established in 2018 as Japan's first insurance-backed CVC. Based in Menlo Park, California, the firm focuses on early-stage investments in sectors such as Insurtech, Fintech, AI, Sustainability, Mobility, and Life & Health. With a global presence in 47 countries, MS&AD Ventures leverages the extensive network of its parent company to add significant value to portfolio companies expanding internationally. The firm emphasizes building strong partnerships over ownership percentages, aiming to be a collaborative and supportive partner to both startups and co-investors. As of December 2024, MS&AD Ventures increased its fund size to $400 million, reflecting its commitment to driving innovation and business transformation within the insurance industry. Through its investment activities, MS&AD Ventures seeks to provide new value to stakeholders by quickly adopting innovative business models and technologies, addressing social issues, and contributing to the sustainable growth and increased corporate value of the MS&AD Group. The firm has invested in 112 companies as of November 2024, focusing on startups that can achieve synergies with the group's business expansion, particularly in areas such as Insurtech, Fintech, Life & Health, Sustainability, Mobility, and AI.

Startups focusing on early-stage (from late startup to early growth) in areas such as Insurtech, Fintech, Life & Health, Sustainability, Mobility, AI, etc.