Tsunesaburo "Sunny" Sugaya

AerNos, Inc. develops application-specific nano gas sensors for detecting harmful gases in the environment and for other electronic nose applications. AerNos gas sensors can detect multiple gases simultaneously to the parts per billion. They are tiny, accurate, affordable and use low power. Our sensors are designed to be easily integrated into consumer and commercial product lines such as standalone monitoring devices, non-stationary devices (drones, industrial robots, construction equipment, etc.), modes of transportation, wearables, smartphones, and IoT devices. AerNos sensors are based on breakthrough and proprietary AerN2S Technology. Our sensors are designed for specific applications delivering complete processing and results for plug-and-play integration.

Drivemode began as a small Silicon Valley startup in 2014 and was acquired by Honda in 2019. Today, we help Honda lead the way in software-driven automotive advancements. As Honda’s software and user experience division, Drivemode focuses on creating cutting-edge, clean digital experiences for electric vehicles. Our diverse team, with members hailing from five continents, brings unique perspectives that drive our leadership in smart, connected transportation. Through the integrated approach of developing software and hardware together, Drivemode combines Japanese precision and Silicon Valley creativity, shaping the future of driving.

Floadia Corporation is an energetic start up, focused on providing embedded non-volatile memory IP solutions. The engineering team came from Renesas who has been developing embedded FLASH technology for over 20 years, including the inventor of "Source Side Injection"​ for Split Gate FLASH, which is the fundamental technology for commonly used FLASH architecture today. We are young as a company, but a team that has been walking along with eFLASH technology as it evolved from the 1970s. We know eFLASH more than anyone else, not only how to design it but also how to manufacture it, so was able to come up with a totally new concept eFLASH technology which we believe is going to impact the industry.

AerNos, Inc. develops application-specific nano gas sensors for detecting harmful gases in the environment and for other electronic nose applications. AerNos gas sensors can detect multiple gases simultaneously to the parts per billion. They are tiny, accurate, affordable and use low power. Our sensors are designed to be easily integrated into consumer and commercial product lines such as standalone monitoring devices, non-stationary devices (drones, industrial robots, construction equipment, etc.), modes of transportation, wearables, smartphones, and IoT devices. AerNos sensors are based on breakthrough and proprietary AerN2S Technology. Our sensors are designed for specific applications delivering complete processing and results for plug-and-play integration.

Drivemode began as a small Silicon Valley startup in 2014 and was acquired by Honda in 2019. Today, we help Honda lead the way in software-driven automotive advancements. As Honda’s software and user experience division, Drivemode focuses on creating cutting-edge, clean digital experiences for electric vehicles. Our diverse team, with members hailing from five continents, brings unique perspectives that drive our leadership in smart, connected transportation. Through the integrated approach of developing software and hardware together, Drivemode combines Japanese precision and Silicon Valley creativity, shaping the future of driving.

Miyako Capital is the venture capital that manages Kyoto University 2nd Venture Fund (KUVF). The company was founded in 2013 and based in Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan. Investment fields are: 1) Life Science, Biotechnology: Drug creation, regenerative medicine, medical beauty equipment, medical services. 2) Agri-Food: Industrialization, agricultural and fishery products growth-promoting technology, specified health food, health food. 3) Environment, Energy: Alternative energy, and related technologies. 4) IT, Electronics: Web, mobile related devices and application, telecommunication technology, security, consumer and business oriented application, mechatronic, robot. 5) New services utilizing state-of-art technology Investment stages: Primary investment stages are initial-growth stages of seed and early. However, we aim at all growth stages and make investment in post-IPO portfolio companies as well as public companies that are related with Kyoto University.

Based in Palo Alto, CA, Icon Ventures is a specialty venture capital firm focused on leading series B or C financings. With over $1 billion under management, Icon invests with the worlds leading venture firms in companies that are category winners at their earliest stages of momentum. Icon Ventures investments include iconic, market-leading companies such as 41st Parameter, Aster Data, FireEye, Infera, MoPub, Palo Alto Networks, Proofpoint and Teladoc.