Tokyo, Japan — Sony Group Corporation ("Sony Group") announced today that Sony Ventures Corporation ("SVC"), its wholly owned subsidiary engaged in the operation of investment funds aimed at investing in and supporting the business growth of venture companies, has completed the first closing of a new investment fund, Sony Innovation Fund 4 L.P. (the "Fund"), and has commenced management of the Fund as of April 2026.

Over the long term, Sony Group has participated in new business creation ecosystems around the world, contributing to the growth and development of venture companies. In 2016, Sony Group established and began operating its corporate venture capital initiative, Sony Innovation Fund, and this year marks its 10th anniversary.
During this period, in order to strengthen investments in mid- to later-stage companies, Sony Group launched the Innovation Growth Fund in 2019 and Sony Innovation Fund 3 in 2022, thereby promoting investment activities in startups with strong growth potential across all stages.

In addition, through initiatives such as Sony Innovation Fund: Environment, established in 2020 to support companies addressing global environmental challenges, and Sony Innovation Fund: Africa, launched in 2023 to foster the development of entertainment businesses in Africa, Sony Group has continued to build global experience and a strong track record through its dedicated investment professionals.

In the first closing of the Fund, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Development Bank of Japan Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sony Bank Inc., and Sony Group have participated as limited partners. Through the recruitment of additional limited partners, SVC aims to expand the Fund to a final size exceeding JPY 20 billion. As a result, total assets under management across the Sony Innovation Fund platform are expected to exceed JPY 85 billion. Going forward, Sony Group will continue to leverage its internal resources to the fullest extent to support the business growth of portfolio companies while striving to maximize fund performance.

Comment from Toshimoto Mitomo, Corporate Executive Officer, CSO, Sony Group Corporation

"Through its corporate venture capital activities to date, Sony Group has consistently fostered next-generation technologies and startups, thereby advancing open innovation.
Looking ahead, through Sony Innovation Fund 4 L.P., Sony Group will remain firmly committed to supporting the business growth opportunities of venture companies through a broad range of collaborations, including the provision of Sony Group's proprietary technologies, joint development initiatives, and strategic business alliances, with the aim of contributing to the continued advancement and progress of society."

Comment from Kazuhito Hadano, CEO, Sony Ventures Corporation

"Through the management of its previous funds, Sony Ventures Corporation has enhanced value creation initiatives under an investment strategy centered on collaboration with Sony Group's businesses, thereby contributing to the growth of startups and the advancement of open innovation. With Sony Innovation Fund 4 L.P., we will adopt a more selective approach to investment, focusing on areas with even stronger strategic alignment to Sony Group's businesses, and will fully leverage Sony Group's internal resources to further accelerate support for the sustainable growth of our portfolio companies."

• *This press release is not intended to constitute the provision of investment management services by Sony Group or the solicitation of any specific investment products. Furthermore, Sony Group does not solicit investments in the above-mentioned funds or similar vehicles through this press release.