Asteria Corporation and Pegasus Tech Ventures (USA) Launch US$10M AI and Robotics Investment Fund
Press Release
June 25, 2026
Asteria Corporation (Japan)
Asteria Corporation (Head Office: Tokyo, Japan; CEO HIRANO (Pina) Yoichiro; Tokyo Stock Exchange listed, Security Code: 3853, hereinafter “Asteria”) is pleased to announce the launch of a USD 10 million (approximately JPY 1.6 billion) investment fund (hereinafter the “Fund”) in collaboration with Pegasus Tech Ventures (Head Office: San Jose, California, USA; CEO Md Anis Uzzaman, hereinafter “Pegasus”) to accelerate investment in physical AI and robotics.
Background and Objectives
With the establishment of its Physical AI and Robotics Cells in April 2026, and investments in cutting-edge companies, Asteria has already begun strengthening its AI, physical AI and robotics operations. This approach is consistent with Asteria’s “Asset-Hook”※１ strategy for maintaining competitive advantage in the AI era, which guides its internal research and development (R&D), merger and acquisition (M&A), and investment activities.
The Fund aims to foster strategic business partnerships and create synergies through investments in leading private companies engaged in AI, physical AI, and robotics, across domestic and international markets. Furthermore, Pegasus will serve as the Fund’s General Partner (GP), bringing a track record of 88 exits, including 27 initial public offerings (IPOs).
Fund Overview
| Investment Areas | AI, physical AI, robotics, etc. |
| Fund Size | USD 5 million (initial) to 10 million (maximum) |
| General Partner | PEGASUS TECH VENTURES MANAGEMENT XXXI, LLC (California, USA) |
| Limited Partner | Asteria AI & Robotics Inc. (Texas, USA) ※２ |
| Operating Period | 10 years (June 2026 to May 2036) |
| Accounting Method | FVOCI (an IFRS measurement category in which equity investments are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in comprehensive income (OCI) rather than profit or loss) |
Comments
Anis Uzzaman (Pegasus Tech Ventures Founder and CEO)
We are very pleased to have established this new CVC partnership with Asteria. As organizations increasingly leverage AI and data to drive digital transformation, innovative startups are emerging across the globe. Through Pegasus’ global network, we will support Asteria in connecting with cutting-edge technologies and innovative entrepreneurs worldwide, creating new business opportunities and value.
Yoichiro “Pina” Hirano (Asteria Corporation President & CEO)
We are delighted to partner with Pegasus Tech Ventures on the launch of this AI and robotics fund – a crucial step in extending our mission of “connecting the world with software” into the real world. Through this fund, we will strengthen our access to next generation technologies and actively pursue new business opportunities.
※1 Strategies Proposed by Asteria for Competitive Advantage in the AI Era (May 21, 2026) https://en.asteria.com/news/2026052111773/
※2 Asteria Vision Fund Inc. was renamed “Asteria AI & Robotics Inc.” in June 2026.
About Asteria Corporation (https://en.asteria.com/)
Asteria is a software development company that provides products and services that “connect” systems, people, things and intentions based on the concept of “Connecting the World with Software”. Its flagship product, “ASTERIA Warp” is middleware which integrates data from different systems and cloud services without coding and has been adopted by over 10,000 companies. Other products include digital content management app Handbook X”, mobile app builder “Platio” and no-code AI/IoT platform “Gravio”. By offering these products, Asteria promotes digital transformation (DX) and helps organizations improve their business process efficiency. In 2019, it founded Asteria ART (CEO: Tomoya Sonoda), an AI-focused subsidiary dedicated to researching practical applications of artificial intelligence. Asteria is also engaged in raising awareness of new technologies and their value and fosters innovation through its involvement in the launch of Blockchain Collaborative Consortium and No Code Promotion Association.
About Pegasus Tech Ventures Inc. (https://www.pegasustechventures.com/)
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley with Limited Partner (LP) investments from over 40 major corporations worldwide. As a leading provider of Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) solutions, Pegasus helps large corporations foster innovation and accelerate growth on a global scale. The firm has built a strong track record of investing in high-potential startups, including global leaders such as SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, X, Airbnb, SoFi, and Coinbase. In Japan, its portfolio includes publicly traded companies such as Money Forward, Metaps, AirTrip, Monstarlab, and AI Cross, as well as promising startups including Mujin, SkyDrive, Terra Motors, UniFa, and FiNC Technologies. Pegasus has invested in more than 300 startups globally and manages approximately JPY 300 billion in assets.
*The companies listed above are representative examples and do not constitute Pegasus Tech Ventures’ entire portfolio.
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