SMBC Announces Establishment of “SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Fund”
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”) is pleased to announce the establishment of the SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Fund, LP, a new corporate venture capital (“CVC”) initiative launched in collaboration with Fin Capital (Founder & Managing Partner: Logan Allin). This marks SMBC's entry into investing in U.S. fintech startups under its branded venture arm, Atlas Beyond Ventures.
1. Objectives
The inaugural fund will deploy USD 300 million, domiciled in the Cayman Islands, primarily targeting early-stage U.S. financial technology startups. It will focus on sectors including BankTech, Payments, Wealth Management & Capital Markets, CFO Tech Stack, InsurTech, RiskTech/Cyber, Vertical Fintech, and AI infrastructure. SMBC will leverage its network—particularly through SMBC Americas and other group companies—to foster relationships with startups, investors, entrepreneurs, and universities across the U.S.
2. Fund Overview
3. About Fin Capital
Founded in 2018, Fin Capital is a global asset manager specializing in B2B fintech software investments across the entire lifecycle from pre‑seed to pre‑IPO. With over USD 1 billion in AUM and offices in San Francisco, New York, Miami, and Tokyo, Fin Capital currently manages over 125 active portfolio companies globally. The team supports startups through business and corporate development, board advisory, capital formation, and talent sourcing, powered by its proprietary AI/ML-enabled platform, Lighthouse.
4. Atlas Beyond Ventures
Atlas Beyond Ventures is the external-facing brand for SMBC’s CVC activities. “Atlas” symbolizes global responsibility and strength; “Beyond” reflects SMBC’s ambition to transcend regional boundaries by forging connections between the U.S., Asia, and Japan. The initiative aims to explore frontier technologies and innovations that shape the future. More information is available at atlasbeyond.vc
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