Sumitomo Corporation’s corporate venture capital arm has invested in Resilire, provider of the Resilire supply chain risk management cloud platform. The investment forms part of Resilire’s Series B first close, with support to be provided going forward by leveraging Sumitomo Corporation’s global network and business platform.
住商ベンチャー・パートナーズ株式会社, Sumitomo Corporation’s CVC, has invested in Resilire’s supply chain risk management cloud platform, Resilire. The investment was made as part of Resilire’s Series B first close, supporting the company’s growth through both capital and customer-base development.
Resilire is said to enable companies to visualize their supply chain information in the cloud and quickly assess the scope of the impact when disasters, geopolitical risks, quality issues or other events occur. The platform integrates information previously managed in Excel files and individual systems, supporting rapid decision-making and the establishment of a stable supply structure.
Resilire has been expanding its track record of adoption among major manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, chemical and automotive industries. Going forward, the company also plans to provide new forms of value, including AI agents and consulting services. The Sumitomo Corporation Group intends to support business growth and the creation of customer value by leveraging its global expertise and network.
This release outlines Resilire, the background to 住商ベンチャー・パートナーズ株式会社’s investment and the direction of the company’s future business development.