Saison Technology Invests $10 Million in DNX Ventures Fund IV to Boost AI and SaaS Collaborations

Saison Technology, a global leader in data management and integration, has announced a significant investment of $10 million in DNX Ventures Fund IV US. This strategic move aims to strengthen technological capabilities and human resource development through collaborations with AI, SaaS, and other innovative startups.

DNX Ventures, founded in 2011, is a venture capital firm that focuses on B2B startups from seed to late stage, primarily in North America and Japan. With over 190 portfolio companies and 23 exits, DNX Ventures manages over $630 million in assets.

Saison Technology has been actively expanding its data management and integration business, particularly since the 2023 launch of HULFT Square, a cloud-based iPaaS solution. HULFT Square has gained substantial traction in Japan, Europe, and the United States. Through its investment in DNX Ventures, Saison Technology plans to collaborate with DNX’s portfolio of startups, offering transformational products, services, and support, as well as collaborative solutions for their clients.

“We are very pleased to have Saison Technology as a limited partner in Fund IV,” said Mitch Kitamura, Managing Partner/COO at DNX Ventures. “Beyond providing venture capital, we aid our portfolio companies with value-added resources through collaboration with our limited partners. Saison Technology is a market leader with many decades of experience helping companies of all sizes with digital initiatives. Through its commitment to Fund IV, Saison Technology will help guide our portfolio companies in expanding their businesses.”

Makoto Hayama, President and CEO of Saison Technology Co. LTD, emphasized the importance of integrating cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies with existing enterprise applications and legacy data systems. “Our company is one of the only providers that offers data management and integration solutions in the cloud, on-premise, and as a managed service. We will provide these options to the DNX portfolio and their customers so that they have ultimate flexibility as they navigate more complex IT architectures,” Hayama stated.

Founded in Silicon Valley and Tokyo, DNX Ventures has been investing in B2B startups since 2011, focusing on areas such as AI, Enterprise SaaS, Deeptech, Climate Tech, Retail Tech, and Fintech. The firm also supports large corporations’ Open Innovation activities by leveraging Silicon Valley’s ecosystem, running over 70 programs annually to foster talent development and collaboration between companies and startups.

Saison Technology (TYO: 9640) has assisted over 10,000 global enterprises in moving critical information, streamlining data flows, and automating processes. The company believes that knowledge can inspire innovation, drive profits, and effect positive change. For more information, visit https://saison-technology-intl.com.

This investment signifies a robust partnership between Saison Technology and DNX Ventures, aiming to drive technological advancements and support the growth of innovative startups in North America and Europe.