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Hokuyo Automatic

Hokuyo Automatic

Overview

Hokuyo Automatic Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of sensors and electronic equipment for factory and process automation. Founded in 1946, the company's products include photoelectric switches, optical data transmission devices, laser rangefinders, and automatic door sensors. The company also makes strategic investments in related technology sectors.

Year Founded

1946

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

Hokuyo Automatic investments
CompanyDateStageLead
LumotiveFeb 2025Series B-
SiLC TechnologiesNov 2023Series A ExtensionCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Hokuyo Automatic based?

Hokuyo Automatic is headquartered in Japan.

When was Hokuyo Automatic founded?

Hokuyo Automatic was founded in 1946.

How many portfolio companies does Hokuyo Automatic have?

Hokuyo Automatic has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Hokuyo Automatic's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Lumotive, SiLC Technologies.

What was Hokuyo Automatic's most recent investment shown here?

Hokuyo Automatic's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Lumotive in 2025.

What sectors does Hokuyo Automatic focus on?

Hokuyo Automatic focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does Hokuyo Automatic focus on?

Stage focus information for Hokuyo Automatic is not publicly available.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersJapan
Year Founded1946

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