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Sumitomo Corporation

US
commercialFounded 1952
New York, New York, United States
www.sumitomocorp.com
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank joined Starlab’s cap table in December 2025.

Mentioned as: sumitomoNarrative GovernanceMar 9, 2026Bankable, But Not Yet Backstopped

Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd is a joint venture between Collins Aerospace and Sumitomo Precision Products.

Mentioned as: sumitomo precision productsOrg RelationshipJan 28, 2026Silicon Sensing Expands into South Korea with Exclusive Bizmile Distribution Agreement

The participating financial institutions in the loan include Aozora Bank, Shoko Chukin Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Fukuoka Bank, JA Mitsui Lease, Saga Bank, Iyo Bank, Nishinippon City Bank, Higo Bank, Toyo Bank, and Chikugo Bank.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNoiseJan 15, 2026QPS研究所、複数銀行から総額62億円の融資契約–九州地域を中心に12行

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited invested an undisclosed amount in Starlab Space LLC.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNarrative GeneralDec 30, 2025Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Backs Starlab Program

On December 25, WHERE announced it raised approximately 460 million yen through debt financing from Mizuho Bank, Hokuriku Bank, Japan Finance Corporation, Resona Bank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationOrg RelationshipDec 26, 2025WHEREとスペースシフト、衛星データを活用した不動産ソリューション開発でMOUを締結

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is actively involved in promoting the space industry as a mega bank.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNarrative GeneralNov 27, 2025BULL、第三者割当増資と融資で資金調達–デブリ化防止装置を開発

The loans were provided by Ashikaga Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and the Japan Finance Corporation.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNarrative GeneralNov 27, 2025BULL、第三者割当増資と融資で資金調達–デブリ化防止装置を開発

The amount raised in the funding round has not been disclosed, but Tokyo Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. participated in the third-party allocation of shares along with Ashikaga Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and the Japan Finance Corporation.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNoiseNov 26, 202511/26宇宙ニュース・栗田工業、ISS「きぼう」の民間後継機の協議・連携に参画 ほか3件

ispace signed a bridge loan with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in April 2024.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNarrative GeneralJul 12, 2024ispace Secures Approximately $62 Million USD in New Financing

ispace borrowed 7,000,000,000 JPY from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on 2024-04-30.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNarrative GeneralMay 11, 2024Lunar lander company ispace sees opportunities in Japan-U.S. Artemis agreement

ispace will receive approximately U.S. $45,000,000 from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on 2024-04-30 as working capital for development and operation of Mission 3 and Mission 6.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationOrg RelationshipApr 24, 2024ispace Receives Approximately US $45 Million in New Financing

Synspective entered into a partnership with SoSiLA Chuo Rinkan, a logistics facility managed by Sumitomo Corporation, to serve as the manufacturing and mass production base for future SAR satellites.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationOrg RelationshipOct 18, 2023Synspective sets up SAR Satellite Production Base

ispace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, a Tokyo-based firm that began working with ispace in 2019, to insure its first attempt to send a lander to the moon.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationOrg RelationshipApr 22, 2022Japan’s ispace negotiating first commercial moon landing insurance

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance evolved into a holding company in 2008 and integrated management with Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd. and Nissay Dowa General Insurance Co., Ltd. in 2010 to create the MS&AD Insurance Group.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNarrative GeneralApr 21, 2022ispace & Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to Realize First-Ever Case of Commercial Lunar Exploration Insurance

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and ispace signed a Memorandum of Understanding to finalize insurance terms during 2022 for coverage of ispace Mission 1.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNarrative GeneralApr 21, 2022ispace & Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to Realize First-Ever Case of Commercial Lunar Exploration Insurance

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. was established in 1918 and merged with Sumitomo Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. in 2001 to form Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNarrative GeneralApr 21, 2022ispace & Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to Realize First-Ever Case of Commercial Lunar Exploration Insurance

Sumitomo Corporation is a member of the FQS consortium and values FQS for allowing management of local instances that deliver the control defense customers require.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNarrative GeneralJun 13, 2021Arqit’s Federated Quantum System Now Includes International Partners And Government Agencies

Commercial partners designing and testing the Federated Quantum System include BT, Northrop Grumman, Sumitomo, Leonardo, and Austrian startup QTL.

Mentioned as: SumitomoTechnical ProductJun 11, 2021Governments ally for federated quantum encryption satellite network

ispace signed loan agreements totaling $17,900,000 (USD) with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Resona Bank, Limited, and Japan Finance Corporation on 2021-06-08 in Tokyo, Japan.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationOrg RelationshipJun 8, 2021ispace Receives $17.9 Million (USD) in Bank Loans

The Space Frontier Fund managed by Sparx Innovation for Future Co. provided funding to Axelspace’s Series C round alongside venture capital firms and investment funds managed by Global Brain Corp., Japan Post Investment Corp., Kyocera Corp., Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co. Ltd., Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd., and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Investment Co. Ltd.

Mentioned as: Sumitomo CorporationNoiseMay 13, 2021Axelspace raises $24 million in Series C round
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