Terra Labo
Series B in 2024
Terra Labo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Kasugai that specializes in the design and manufacture of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Established in 2014, Terra Labo focuses on developing fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones primarily for disaster management services. The company offers a range of consulting services and technologies, including surveillance drones and ground assistance systems, which enhance aerial surveillance capabilities. Additionally, Terra Labo engages in research and development related to environmental monitoring, disaster prevention, geological studies, and resource management. Its innovations facilitate the collection and sharing of vital data, thereby supporting various sectors such as fisheries, forestry, and regional information analysis.
Japan Moss Factory
Acquisition in 2024
Japan Moss Factory provides moss protonema as a material for improving the environment for manufacturing and processing plant materials.
FiberCraze
Seed Round in 2023
FiberCraze is a manufacturing company specializing in the development and sales of thread materials. It produces porous fiber and film products using nanotechnology, creating durable textiles that protect against infectious diseases by repelling water, viruses, bacteria, and bugs.
Robopreneur
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in Malaysia in 2015, Robopreneur specializes in service robotics technology and solutions. Initially focused on humanoid robots for autism therapy, the company has since expanded to become a market leader in professional and domestic service robotics across Malaysia.
Crown Digital
Seed Round in 2022
Crown Digital develops autonomous robotic coffee servers powered by AI for the food and beverage industry. From a traditional cafe operator, it transformed into a technology company to address labor shortages, high rents, and pandemic-driven challenges, offering AI-enabled, autonomous, contactless coffee serving machines that leverage machine learning and data analytics to reduce manpower and costs.
ARK specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of land-based aquaculture equipment and systems for sustainable fish farming. The company develops closed-circulation land-based marine environments to support off-the-grid aquaculture powered by solar and wind energy and solar hot water supply, enabling zero-emission production. Its solutions are designed to democratize aquaculture by providing scalable, independently powered systems that help protect the ocean while allowing clients to cultivate fish in controlled, land-based settings.
uFraction8
Seed Round in 2022
uFraction8 specializes in scalable bioprocessing technology for efficient biomass filtration, separation, and dewatering. Its innovative method is applicable to various microbes like microalgae, yeast, and bacteria, offering a harm-free and flocculant-free alternative to traditional centrifuges, filters, and membranes.
Crust Group
Seed Round in 2021
Crust Group operates a business that transforms surplus, edible food resources into beverages and other products. It specializes in repurposing items like bread, rice, and fruit peels to reduce food waste and promote sustainability.
WaveScan
Seed Round in 2021
WaveScan is an A*STAR spin-off that develops electromagnetics-based smart sensor systems and AI algorithms for nondestructive testing and predictive maintenance of infrastructure. The company’s technology enables high-resolution 4D sensing for asset inspection and integrates smart sensors with autonomous systems and centralized analytics to support an AI-enabled inspection ecosystem for the built environment. Its wireless microwave and millimeter-wave sensors can penetrate materials such as tiles, facades, concrete, and wooden panels, addressing the needs of facilities across aerospace, oil and gas, and other industries. WaveScan aims to standardize inspection processes, improve safety and resilience, and partner with global adopters to transform how infrastructure is planned, built, and managed.
ProfilePrint
Seed Round in 2021
ProfilePrint is a company that specializes in food ingredient analysis through an innovative platform that utilizes artificial intelligence technology. This platform enables the detection of quality, taste profile, and freshness of food ingredients by synthesizing complex parameters and sensory data into a single digital fingerprint. By rapidly predicting the quality and profile of food samples within seconds, ProfilePrint empowers businesses to make more informed and efficient purchasing decisions. The company aims to address challenges within the food supply chain while fostering a sustainable ecosystem, enhancing growth and resilience for its users.
WaveScan
Funding Round in 2020
WaveScan is an A*STAR spin-off that develops electromagnetics-based smart sensor systems and AI algorithms for nondestructive testing and predictive maintenance of infrastructure. The company’s technology enables high-resolution 4D sensing for asset inspection and integrates smart sensors with autonomous systems and centralized analytics to support an AI-enabled inspection ecosystem for the built environment. Its wireless microwave and millimeter-wave sensors can penetrate materials such as tiles, facades, concrete, and wooden panels, addressing the needs of facilities across aerospace, oil and gas, and other industries. WaveScan aims to standardize inspection processes, improve safety and resilience, and partner with global adopters to transform how infrastructure is planned, built, and managed.
Integriculture
Series A in 2020
Integriculture develops cellular agriculture products including clean meat and clean foie gras, and offers scientific visual content production. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to enhance sustainability and food security by enabling scalable cell culture. Its patented general-purpose large-scale cell culture system can culture a wide range of cells without external growth factors, enabling affordable clean processed meat. This technology supports the production of safer, more sustainable alternatives to conventional meat and broader access to cellular agriculture solutions.
Aerodyne Group
Series B in 2020
Aerodyne Group is a drone-based enterprise solutions provider spanning Drone Tech, Data Tech, and Digital Transformation. It uses artificial intelligence to enable large-scale data operations, analytics, and process optimization. The company delivers inspection and data-collection services for critical infrastructure, including transmission towers, wind turbines, and solar farms, enabling improved efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance through automated data capture and analysis. Globally, Aerodyne employs over 1,000 drone professionals and has managed more than 560,000 infrastructure assets with 458,058 flight operations and surveyed over 380,000 km of power infrastructure across 32 countries.
Sentient.io
Series A in 2019
Sentient.io offers an AI & Data Cloud Platform that enables software developers to easily integrate AI capabilities into their applications. The platform provides access to curated datasets and pre-trained models via APIs, allowing for seamless embedding of AI algorithms.
Eco-Pork
Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Eco-Pork develops agricultural software solutions. Its flagship product, Porker, is a comprehensive pig farming management system that enables data recording, visualization, scheduling, and cost management.
mi-6
Corporate Round in 2019
MI-6 Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the research, development, and consulting of materials through the application of materials informatics. The company focuses on enhancing material development by leveraging advanced technology and project management expertise. MI-6 aims to optimize the value of data to support hypothesis testing while utilizing innovative solutions that integrate management information systems with robotics. This approach enables clients across various industries to accelerate the material search process and reduce associated costs, thereby addressing challenges in cutting-edge technological fields.
Farmship
Venture Round in 2019
Farmship, Inc. is an AgriTech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2014. It specializes in agricultural food distribution services and develops sustainable agricultural systems through advanced technology. The company focuses on vertical farming, utilizing artificial intelligence and data analytics to optimize growing conditions for crops. This innovative approach allows for increased food production while minimizing resource usage and reducing the environmental impact of agriculture. In addition to its technological advancements, Farmship supports future agriculture through distribution, human resources, and business development initiatives.
NeuroSpace
Venture Round in 2019
NeuroSpace is a science venture focused on enhancing human well-being through the application of neuroscience technology, particularly in the area of sleep. The company operates a sleep analysis platform designed to improve sleep cycles and promote sustainability in sleep practices. This platform allows users to monitor their sleep patterns and includes a specialized tool for adjusting to jet lag, catering to travelers. Additionally, NeuroSpace provides sleep-related advice aimed at reducing sleep issues, thereby enabling users to optimize their sleep cycles for increased productivity and overall health.
Inner Resource
Seed Round in 2019
Inner Resource K.K. is a Japanese company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bunkyo-ku. It develops and operates a specialized cloud purchasing platform called repura, designed specifically for the research industry. This platform facilitates procurement, purchasing, and inventory management, streamlining the processes for organizations within this sector.
Farmnote Holdings
Series B in 2018
Farmnote Holdings, established in December 2016 and headquartered in Japan, serves as a strategic and financial management entity for its subsidiaries, Farmnote and Skyark. It oversees the operations of Farmnote, which specializes in agricultural IoT solutions, and Skyark, focusing on web integration services.
Rhelixa
Corporate Round in 2018
Rhelixa, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Chiyoda-ku, Japan, specializing in gene research and development with a focus on epigenome analysis. Founded in 2015, Rhelixa utilizes proprietary technologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research and development in life sciences. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including consulting on experimental design, metagenome analysis, and custom-order analysis, along with support for publishing research papers and product development. By leveraging cloud technology, Rhelixa aims to facilitate advanced epigenetic research, enabling clients to optimize their operations and achieve significant advancements in their scientific endeavors.
Hylable
Corporate Round in 2018
Hylable offers services for in-person and online conferencing. Discussions are instantly visualized and automatically evaluated for users to use. The use of graphical data facilitates unbiased evaluation and evidence-based criticism.
Red Dot Drone
Seed Round in 2018
Red Dot Drone (RDD) is a startup specializing in autonomous drone technology. The company develops solutions for data collection, telemetry, and control, allowing drones to be remotely operated over the internet with advanced video processing and object detection capabilities. RDD's technology includes cloud tools that manage operations safely and efficiently, providing clients with customized software development tailored to their needs. Additionally, RDD focuses on creating autonomous chase technology for sports events and drone racing.
Toy Medical
Corporate Round in 2018
Toy Medical is a healthcare company focused on the manufacturing and sale of medical disposable products aimed at enhancing users' quality of life. The company offers a diverse range of products, including wound healing dressings, skin-friendly tapes, and medical devices, all utilizing medical silicone gel. In addition to medical applications, Toy Medical also provides health supplements, food additives, and beauty products. By catering to various sectors such as medical equipment, silicone products, and health food, Toy Medical enables users to access a wide array of convenient and effective solutions for their health and wellness needs.
NeuroSpace
Seed Round in 2017
NeuroSpace is a science venture focused on enhancing human well-being through the application of neuroscience technology, particularly in the area of sleep. The company operates a sleep analysis platform designed to improve sleep cycles and promote sustainability in sleep practices. This platform allows users to monitor their sleep patterns and includes a specialized tool for adjusting to jet lag, catering to travelers. Additionally, NeuroSpace provides sleep-related advice aimed at reducing sleep issues, thereby enabling users to optimize their sleep cycles for increased productivity and overall health.
Lequio Power Technology
Debt Financing in 2017
Founded in 2011, Lequio Power Technology specializes in manufacturing portable ultrasound imaging systems. These devices are designed for use in developing countries, offering lightweight, low-power-consumption features and unique SyncView technology to enhance diagnostic accuracy in remote areas.
Rhelixa
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Rhelixa, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Chiyoda-ku, Japan, specializing in gene research and development with a focus on epigenome analysis. Founded in 2015, Rhelixa utilizes proprietary technologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research and development in life sciences. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including consulting on experimental design, metagenome analysis, and custom-order analysis, along with support for publishing research papers and product development. By leveraging cloud technology, Rhelixa aims to facilitate advanced epigenetic research, enabling clients to optimize their operations and achieve significant advancements in their scientific endeavors.
Lequio Power Technology
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2011, Lequio Power Technology specializes in manufacturing portable ultrasound imaging systems. These devices are designed for use in developing countries, offering lightweight, low-power-consumption features and unique SyncView technology to enhance diagnostic accuracy in remote areas.
Agri Holdings
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Agri Holdings operates as an agricultural solutions company focused on the fields of agriculture, food, and health. It specializes in building direct chains connecting agriculture to global markets, with a primary focus on increasing exports of Japanese rice and processed products. The company develops and operates rice ball manufacturing and sales businesses overseas, notably in Singapore, and actively works to expand the global market for sake.
DXHR is a business development services provider based in Chuo-Ku, Japan, specializing in human resources solutions. The company addresses the growing shortage of security personnel through its initiative, "Cyber HR," which focuses on job information and project opportunities specifically tailored for cybersecurity professionals. In addition to its specialized offerings, DXHR provides a range of services including temporary staffing, recruitment, outsourcing, and consulting. The company is also committed to enhancing the skills of security personnel by promoting educational programs aimed at developing and disseminating security-related human resources.
Amelieff
Venture Round in 2016
Amelieff is a Tokyo-based bioinformatics company that provides data analysis and support services to life-science researchers. It performs data mining, system and database development, and epidemiological and medical-information management for bio-research data. The company offers servers construction and installation support, education, and consulting in bioinformatics, with expertise in microarray analysis, genetic statistical analysis, next-generation sequencing, and bioinformatics training. Amelieff supplies customized analysis platforms and data-analysis servers based on open-source software and in-house tools, adaptable to organisms and genomes. It also provides on-site training and serves researchers at universities, research institutions, and venture-backed companies. By integrating research techniques with real biodata, Amelieff's platform helps practitioners interpret genetic information to guide personalized genomic medicine and therapeutic decisions.
Man-Machine Synergy Effectors
Venture Round in 2015
Man-Machine Synergy Effectors, Inc. is a Japanese company established in 2007, specializing in the development of humanoid heavy equipment that incorporates master-slave systems. Based in Kusatsu, the company focuses on creating devices that enhance human capabilities through the synergy of human and machine interactions. Unlike traditional robotics, which often aim for autonomy and artificial intelligence, Man-Machine Synergy Effectors emphasizes intuitive human control over machines, positioning its products as tools that augment human labor rather than replace it. This approach seeks to enrich societal well-being by increasing the value of human work and fostering collaboration between humans and technology.
Farmship
Venture Round in 2015
Farmship, Inc. is an AgriTech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2014. It specializes in agricultural food distribution services and develops sustainable agricultural systems through advanced technology. The company focuses on vertical farming, utilizing artificial intelligence and data analytics to optimize growing conditions for crops. This innovative approach allows for increased food production while minimizing resource usage and reducing the environmental impact of agriculture. In addition to its technological advancements, Farmship supports future agriculture through distribution, human resources, and business development initiatives.
Kakaxi, Inc. is a technology company based in Campbell, California, that focuses on bridging the gap between farmers and consumers through innovative agricultural solutions. Founded in 2014, Kakaxi develops high-tech, affordable farm monitoring devices equipped with sensors to capture hyper-local weather data and time-lapse video. This technology provides farmers with actionable insights about their crops while enabling transparency in the food supply chain. The Kakaxi platform allows farmers to directly communicate with consumers, sharing information, photos, and recipes, thus enhancing consumer engagement and connection. By facilitating this interaction, Kakaxi aims to enrich the consumer's understanding of food production and promote a more informed food experience.
Arrows develop business to maximize the potential of teachers. It engages in the school education reform business. Its product is the SENSEI Note. It is an online staff room where teachers from all over the country gather. It aims to create an environment where teachers can support each other and enhance each other.
It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Muu is a company that produces animal-free dairy products. It specializes in creating milk proteins using precision fermentation with proprietary microbes, replicating the distinct properties and flavors of traditional dairy products without the need for cows.