Sozo Ventures GP II, L.P.
Sozo Ventures GP II, L.P. is a venture capital fund managed by Sozo Ventures, which was formed in 2012 and focuses on supporting technology-enabled ventures with their global expansion. The firm specializes in investing in 'Readiness Stage' technology companies—those poised for international market entry—by leveraging deep global networks and expertise across the US and Asia. Offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Tokyo, Japan. The fund is structured as a venture capital partnership and directly supports portfolio companies with market knowledge, deployment expertise, and global expansion strategy. Sozo Ventures targets technology sectors including data, cloud, fintech, IoT, healthcare IT, and ecommerce. Both Sozo Ventures GP II and its general partner entities currently report no direct employees, with management conducted by Sozo Ventures, LLC.
Investment Strategy
Sozo Ventures invests in 'Readiness Stage' technology companies that are prepared for global expansion, focusing on those with strong management, established investor backing, and credible customers. The firm acts as a value-add partner, providing introductions, local market strategy, and hands-on company-building support from seed through pre-IPO. Their strategy emphasizes internationalization, particularly market entry and growth in Japan and Asia, for technology-related companies in sectors such as enterprise SaaS, ecommerce, data, and healthcare IT.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (1)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M MGX | METAGENOMI INC | 100.00% | $860.7K | 581,577 | $10.82 | $1.48 | -$145.4K |