TOKYO, JAPAN — April 7, 2026 — Ricoh Company, Ltd. today announced the establishment of its new Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund, the RICOH Innovation Fund Ⅱ. Aiming to create new businesses, Ricoh will strengthen strategic investments in overseas startups through this Fund to help enhance the value of customers’ workplaces.
In November 2023, Ricoh established its first CVC fund, the RICOH Innovation Fund Ⅰ. To accelerate its transformation into a digital services company, Ricoh has promoted business development through partnerships and collaboration with external companies, particularly in areas where markets and technologies are rapidly changing. As a result, Ricoh has invested in nine startups* overseas around the world to date, supporting their growth while delivering new value to customers.
Key collaboration examples
ASUENE Inc.
- In Japan, Ricoh has partnered with ASUENE and contributed to corporate decarbonization of 300 small and medium-sized enterprises in Tokyo by providing hands-on support at each step of the decarbonization process.
- Ricoh and ASUENE are also conducting joint marketing activities in Europe and Asia.
This collaboration demonstrates how Ricoh is leveraging its global customer touchpoints and customer base.
Butlr Technologies Inc.
- Ricoh and Butlr jointly showcased their technology collaboration with RICOH Spaces at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Spain.
- In March 2026, Ricoh launched an initiative in Japan to enhance the workplace experience through privacy-conscious use of AI by integrating RICOH Spaces with Butlr’s sensor data.
This collaboration combines the technologies of both companies to help enhance the value of customers’ workplaces.
Under the new fund, Ricoh will further expand investments in overseas startups in line with its current mid-term strategy starting in fiscal 2026. Building on the investment and collaboration process established through the first fund, Ricoh will further strengthen collaboration between the invested startups and Ricoh’s overseas operations, accelerating the creation of new business opportunities and global growth.