Sumitomo Life Insurance overview
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Sumitomo Life Insurance confirms $76m in commitments
The Japanese life insurer has backed venture capital funds.
Sumitomo Life Insurance contact information
Offices
1-4-35, Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540 8512, JapanContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Yuichiro Kato | Job titleDeputy Chief Representative | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email  -------- |
| Mr. Takuya Haraguchi | Job titleAssistant Manager | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email ------ |
| Akihiro Hayashida | Job titleAnalyst, Private Funds | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email ------- |
| Mr. Ryo Hoshi | Job titlePortfolio Manager | LocationTokyo, Japan | Email ---------- |
Sumitomo Life Insurance fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 9
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
|---|---|---|---|
Manager -------- | Commitment dateNov 2025 | Commitment size- | |
Manager ----- | Commitment dateAug 2025 | Commitment size -------- | |
Manager ---------- | Commitment dateJan 2025 | Commitment size ------- | |
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