Oxford Finance is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation of America, which brings a worldwide perspective to business opportunities as one of the largest subsidiaries of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's major integrated trading and investment business enterprises. Established in 1952 and headquartered in New York City, SCOA has offices throughout the United States, as well as North and South America, and is an investor and business partner in more than 40 subsidiary and affiliate companies. It has expanded the scope of its business beyond that of a trading company to become an investor and financier of businesses, and a solutions provider in many areas, such as distribution, project management, supply chain management, technology transfer, trade and transportation. Oxford Finance is located in Alexandria, Va.