"DIC Corporation (TOKYO:4631) announced today that it has established a $62 million investment portfolio to accelerate business creation in the rapidly expanding Physical AI domain, which includes technologies such as sensors, wearables, robotics and automation. As part of this initiative, DIC has entered into a strategic partnership with Emerald Technology Ventures, a Switzerland-based global venture capital firm known for its deep expertise in industrial technologies and strong presence across Europe and North America."
"To strengthen these activities, DIC plans to establish a startup investment management subsidiary in Zurich, Switzerland, in spring 2026. Recognized as one of Europe's leading deep-tech innovation hubs, Zurich offers a highly developed ecosystem of startups, universities and industrial partners specializing in AI, robotics and advanced materials. Having a presence in the same city as Emerald will enable DIC to accelerate deal sourcing, gather local market intelligence and collaborate more closely on joint initiatives."
"The physical AI domain represents a high-growth market that spans multiple industries. Physical AI technologies enable systems to sense, interpret and respond to human movement and environmental conditions through robotics and algorithms. Solutions involving smart sensing, soft robotics, wearables and automation are expected to significantly enhance productivity and quality of life, while aligning closely with DIC's long-standing strengths in materials science."
DIC established a $62 million investment portfolio to accelerate business creation in the Physical AI domain, covering sensors, wearables, robotics and automation. DIC entered a strategic partnership with Emerald Technology Ventures to leverage investment capabilities and an innovation network across Europe and North America. DIC will begin full-scale investments and collaborations with startups worldwide and plans to establish a startup investment management subsidiary in Zurich in spring 2026. Zurich offers a deep-tech ecosystem of startups, universities and industrial partners in AI, robotics and advanced materials. Physical AI solutions are expected to boost productivity and align with DIC's materials science strengths.
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