Nabtesco Technology Ventures

Nabtesco Technology Ventures operates as a corporate venture capital firm, focusing on strategic investments in global industrial technology start-ups. The company targets ventures in robotics, motors, sensors, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, evaluating equity investments and facilitating joint development projects to uncover new technologies and business models.

The firm originated in the summer of 2018, established by Nabtesco Corporation, a Japanese industrial machinery manufacturer, with Hiroshi Nerima serving as Managing Partner. Nabtesco Corporation launched a 75 million Euro fund, forming a strategic partnership with deep tech venture capital firm Emerald Technology Ventures. This move aimed to cultivate external innovation and engage with entrepreneurs on advanced solutions.

Nabtesco Technology Ventures seeks industrial technology start-ups aligned with its strategic interests, connecting them to Nabtesco Corporation’s broad network and deep expertise. The company’s vision is to ensure sustainable growth for its parent and enhance corporate value by continuously delivering advanced motion control technologies, products, and services, driving evolution through co-creation with entrepreneurial partners.