Tethys Investments

What is Tethys Investments?

Tethys Investments, operating under the name Scrum Ventures, is a venture capital firm with expertise in equity investments, specializing in seed, startup, and early stage funding. With headquarters at 575 Market St #1600, San Francisco, California, the firm has a global presence, extending to Tokyo with satellite offices across cities like Minneapolis, Seattle, New York, and Illinois.

Their investment scope spans diverse sectors including IT & TMT, BioTech, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, Energy, Food & Beverage, and Logistics & Distribution. Founded by Tak Miyata, a Japanese entrepreneur with hands-on startup and executive experience in Silicon Valley, Scrum Ventures prides itself on a diverse and international team that brings a wealth of experiences, perspectives, and relationships from around the world.

Embracing a thematic investment approach, they meticulously research emerging trends and landscapes, seeking out industry-changing startups for investment. Beyond capital infusion, Scrum Ventures actively supports portfolio founders by offering strategic advice, fundraising assistance, recruitment, and more, ensuring a full commitment to the success of their investments.

Their network includes established Japanese corporates such as Panasonic, Biprogy, Fujitsu, and DeNA, thus facilitating support and partnership opportunities, particularly for startups looking towards the Japanese market and beyond. Additionally, Scrum Ventures extends its capabilities through Scrum Studio, a platform that fosters co-innovation by linking global corporations with innovative startups.

The firm's investment thesis revolves around finding and nurturing innovative business ideas that have the potential to transform their respective industries on a global scale, ultimately accelerating the growth trajectory of their portfolio companies.