DG Lab

DG Lab is a distinctive venture capital fund that integrates investment with advanced research and development capabilities to enhance and expedite its investment initiatives. The fund concentrates on five primary technologies: blockchain, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), artificial intelligence (AI), security, and BioHealth, recognizing their potential to underpin future business landscapes. Additionally, DG Lab places emphasis on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, which frequently intersect with its core focus areas or act as an application layer. This strategic approach positions DG Lab to not only support innovative startups but also to foster the development of foundational technologies that are expected to shape the future.

Junichi Nakajima

Executive Manager

30 past transactions

Satoshi Energy

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018 and based in Houston, Texas, Satoshi Energy specializes in providing data-driven insights and power contracts for bitcoin miners. It offers high-fidelity market intelligence on electric power and bitcoin mining to facilitate and manage unique bitcoin mining opportunities.

1plusX, a TripleLift company

Series B in 2021
At 1plusX, we empower publishers and advertisers to take control of their first-party assets to drive business results. Our real-time data management, data clean room, and CTV solutions converge to help customers engage their audiences with more meaningful and personalized content and advertising. We support publishers in monetizing their inventory and optimize advertisers’ marketing performance through data. So far, we’ve enhanced the marketing performance of companies around the world including Axel Springer, BI Garage, Le Figaro, South China Morning Post, and Tegna. And now part of TripleLift as of March 2022, the advertising technology company reinventing ad placement at the intersection of creative, media and data, we’re bringing publishers and marketers the most viable solution for the privacy-centric era of advertising.

Pafin

Series A in 2020
Pafin, formerly known as Cryptact Ltd, is a technology company based in Shinjuku, Japan, that focuses on providing a comprehensive platform for individual investors in the cryptocurrency space. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in profit and loss calculation, tax assistance, and financial management tools tailored for cryptocurrency portfolios. By leveraging advanced technology, Pafin aims to enhance investment and asset management activities, offering users valuable insights and support for managing their virtual currency investments effectively.

G-Next

Venture Round in 2020
G-Next, established in 2001 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and delivering customer relationship management (CRM) software solutions. Its primary product, Discoveriez, is a SaaS-based platform designed to enhance customer interactions and services, leveraging AI technology for digital transformation.

Idein

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2015, Idein develops a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that enables users to create their own Internet of Things (IoT) systems with advanced artificial intelligence analysis. Its platform offers features such as dashboard, SDK, and marketplace.

WATASHIHA

Seed Round in 2020
WATASHIHA is a digital marketing company that provides web app development, artificial intelligence, and brand marketing services.

Curv

Series A in 2020
Curv Inc. is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based infrastructure for digital asset security. Founded in 2018 by Dan Yadlin and Itay Malinger, Curv provides a multi-party computation (MPC) solution that eliminates the need for private keys, enhancing safety against cyber threats and insider risks. Its technology allows users, including financial institutions and crypto-native companies, to securely build and manage digital wallets for storing and transferring various digital assets across different blockchains. Curv's offerings include a cloud-based wallet service that replaces conventional cold and hot storage solutions, as well as an enterprise-grade policy engine that enables organizations to define risk profiles and enforce compliance measures. Additionally, the company provides Curv Air Gap, which integrates an offline machine to facilitate secure transaction signing. Headquartered in Winchester, California, with research and development operations in Tel Aviv, Israel, Curv aims to streamline the transaction process while ensuring the highest levels of security.

River

Seed Round in 2020
River Financial Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Alexander Leishman and Andrew Benson. The company specializes in providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, manage, and sell bitcoin. Its flagship product is a Bitcoin brokerage designed for sophisticated retail investors, offering a high-touch service that prioritizes security and client experience. River Financial's platform includes tools for investment performance, such as cost basis tracking, catering to the needs of its clients in the evolving cryptocurrency market.

Zehitomo

Series B in 2020
Zehitomo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that operates an online platform designed to connect clients with local service professionals across Japan. The platform facilitates the hiring of various specialists, including photographers and personal trainers, providing users with access to a diverse range of services. By enabling these connections, Zehitomo supports local professionals in expanding their businesses and enhancing profitability through increased service volume.

Repro

Series C in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, Repro develops a mobile analytics solution that provides insights into app users' behavior through play-by-play videos. It offers application growth support consulting and in-app messaging services to improve conversion rates and enhance user engagement.

Arwen

Venture Round in 2020
Arwen gives protection while trade on cryptocurrency exchanges. They are a team of seasoned experts in cryptography, network and cloud security. Arwen aims to be the most secure standard of trading as a technology built for centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. Their protocol and system has been developed by a team with over a decade of expertise in cryptographic standards and network security. They are building better crypto trading infrastructure and have the best team in the business.

Healthians

Series B in 2019
Healthians is an online platform offering home healthcare services since 2014. It provides accurate and reliable health test results through a technology-driven matrix, trained phlebotomists, and lab alliances.

BTCPay Server

Grant in 2019
BTCPay Server is a self-hosted, open-source cryptocurrency payment processor for sovereign businesses and individuals. It enables online merchants to accept bitcoins as a form of payment. They rely on a network of diverse contributors and users to provide support for numerous use-cases. Join us in improving, learning, and building BTCPay.

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.

UBDI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
UBDI, Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company founded in 2018 that offers a platform enabling individuals to earn compensation by sharing insights derived from their personal data for market research and business intelligence purposes. The platform allows members to securely and privately aggregate data from various applications and online accounts, ensuring that their information remains on their devices within a decentralized data vault accessible only to them. By sharing anonymous and aggregated insights, individuals can monetize their data while maintaining control over their privacy. UBDI also introduces its own digital currency, which provides members with the potential for earnings in addition to cash payments, fostering a community focused on the ethical monetization of data. This innovative approach aims to transform the global market research industry, which is valued at approximately $76 billion, by aligning the interests of consumers and data demand.

Idein

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2015, Idein develops a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that enables users to create their own Internet of Things (IoT) systems with advanced artificial intelligence analysis. Its platform offers features such as dashboard, SDK, and marketplace.

Life Log Technology

Venture Round in 2019
Lifelog Technology is a developer of innovative healthcare applications designed to assist both medical professionals and the general public. The company specializes in applications that facilitate participation in medical research and enhance personal health management. One of its key offerings is an app that records and manages daily diet and exercise. This application features a meal image analysis tool that automatically calculates the nutritional content of meals through a simple photograph taken by the user’s smartphone. This functionality is particularly beneficial for individuals with diabetes or kidney diseases, as it allows them to monitor their dietary intake and manage their nutritional needs effectively.

SkyDisc

Series B in 2019
SkyDisc, Inc. is a Fukuoka, Japan-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing industry. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to improve production scheduling and address various manufacturing challenges through a performance analysis system. By leveraging sensors and data visualization techniques, SkyDisc enables businesses to enhance productivity, improve quality, and reduce labor hours. Additionally, their solutions assist companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately facilitating more efficient operations in the manufacturing sector.

Quantstamp

Seed Round in 2019
Quantstamp Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Dover, Delaware, specializes in blockchain security. The company offers comprehensive security services, including thorough audits, protocol testing, and vulnerability assessments, ensuring the reliability and integrity of blockchain ecosystems. Its software is designed to detect and respond to suspicious activities, conducting smart contract, off-chain, networking, and front-end audits to enhance the security of decentralized applications.

Origami

Series C in 2018
Origami is a mobile platform that specializes in cashless payments, aiming to transform the future of money, payment, and commerce. Established in 2012, Origami enables users to make transactions seamlessly by connecting to the internet, bridging the gap between online and offline shopping experiences. The platform has been adopted nationwide, facilitating payments at convenience stores, fast food chains, taxis, department stores, and various retail shops. By providing a unique marketplace, Origami allows consumers to discover and purchase products from leading international brands, enhancing the overall shopping experience through mobile technology.

Panair

Series D in 2018
Panair is an energy tech company that provides cloud-based software for the energy sector. Its flagship platform, Panair Cloud, acts as a core system for digital transformation in energy distribution and power retail operations. The platform includes a forecasting engine that uses machine learning and deep learning to predict power demand, enabling clients to optimize supply and demand and improve operational efficiency in energy distribution and retail services.

Life Log Technology

Venture Round in 2018
Lifelog Technology is a developer of innovative healthcare applications designed to assist both medical professionals and the general public. The company specializes in applications that facilitate participation in medical research and enhance personal health management. One of its key offerings is an app that records and manages daily diet and exercise. This application features a meal image analysis tool that automatically calculates the nutritional content of meals through a simple photograph taken by the user’s smartphone. This functionality is particularly beneficial for individuals with diabetes or kidney diseases, as it allows them to monitor their dietary intake and manage their nutritional needs effectively.

LivingStyle

Venture Round in 2018
LivingStyle, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interior layout simulation services. The company operates a platform that utilizes web-based 3D technologies to assist clients in the interior design industry. By empowering users to visualize different floor plan arrangements, LivingStyle enables customers to make informed decisions about interior coordination and furniture selection based on specific room sizes. Through its innovative application platform, LivingStyle enhances the process of interior design, facilitating a user-friendly experience for both individuals and professionals in the field.

EME Hive

Series A in 2018
EME Hive is a social live-streaming platform that facilitates real-time connections among like-minded individuals. It offers a subscription-based dating service alongside its live streaming feature, enabling users to flirt, chat, and date in real time within the same app.

Fairy Devices

Venture Round in 2018
Fairy Devices Inc is a Japanese company established in 2007, located in Bunkyo-Ku, that specializes in research and development in machine learning, particularly focused on audio and voice recognition. The company is known for its innovative cloud-based API service, mimi, which facilitates the creation of voice dialogue systems for commercial applications, particularly for corporate clients. This platform supports a range of functionalities including speech recognition, machine translation, speech synthesis, and emotion recognition, making it suitable for diverse uses such as voice transcription, multilingual translation, interactive robotics, and smart home technologies. Additionally, Fairy Devices develops and sells Fairy I/O, a series of voice input/output hardware solutions, contributing to its mission of bridging the interaction between machines and users through advanced voice processing technology.

Blockstream

Funding Round in 2017
Blockstream specializes in blockchain technology, offering solutions such as Blockstream Satellite for global Bitcoin access, Liquid Network for faster transactions, Green Wallet for secure non-custodial storage, and APIs for developers. They also focus on cryptographic proofs to enhance privacy and security.

SkyDisc

Series A in 2017
SkyDisc, Inc. is a Fukuoka, Japan-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing industry. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to improve production scheduling and address various manufacturing challenges through a performance analysis system. By leveraging sensors and data visualization techniques, SkyDisc enables businesses to enhance productivity, improve quality, and reduce labor hours. Additionally, their solutions assist companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately facilitating more efficient operations in the manufacturing sector.

Entrupy

Series A in 2017
Entrupy Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in the authentication of high-value goods. It has developed a material detection device that can verify the authenticity of various materials such as canvas, leather, fabric, wood, paper, and metals. The company's platform employs artificial intelligence, computer vision algorithms, and microscopy to analyze physical objects and cross-reference the data with a comprehensive database. This technology allows businesses to authenticate luxury products and secure their inventory, thus protecting supply chains and enhancing trust in retail and resale transactions. By providing objective verification, Entrupy helps businesses, buyers, and sellers avoid counterfeit items, fostering customer loyalty and ensuring the integrity of high-value transactions.

Idein

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, Idein develops a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that enables users to create their own Internet of Things (IoT) systems with advanced artificial intelligence analysis. Its platform offers features such as dashboard, SDK, and marketplace.

Giant Otter Technologies

Funding Round in 2017
Giant Otter Technologies, Inc. is a developer of conversational artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the video game industry. Founded in 2013 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in creating AI-enabled chatbots that facilitate automated discussions using existing call recordings and chat transcripts. Their platform is designed to maintain coherent dialogues and provide explanations for its decisions, enhancing user interactions through data generation and conversation modeling. Additionally, Giant Otter Technologies offers services for bot testing and optimization, aiming to improve the effectiveness of communication by analyzing sentence structure and behavioral skills. As of the end of 2018, the company operates as a subsidiary of Drift.com, Inc.
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