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justInCase offers AI-driven smartphone repair cost and accident insurance services via its mobile application. Founded in Japan in 2018 by experienced actuaries and data scientists, the company aims to enhance customer experience through digital operations.

Open Payments Europe is a developer of an innovative open banking platform that facilitates secure access to a wide range of bank APIs across Europe. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company provides crucial infrastructure for the open banking ecosystem, complying with PSD2 regulations. Its platform enables third-party providers and business partners to seamlessly integrate banking services while maintaining their own branding and user experience. By offering a single, secure access point, Open Payments empowers businesses to develop and enhance their products and services in a streamlined manner, promoting efficiency and innovation in financial technology.

Rest Less is a digital platform empowering individuals aged 50 and above to navigate life's transitions. With over 1 million members, it offers resources covering health, wealth, work, learning, lifestyle, social connections, and more.

Founded in 2016, FloodFlash is a London-based tech-enabled flood insurance company. It offers parametric flood insurance using IoT sensors for instant settlement, targeting areas underserved by traditional insurers due to climate change and urbanization.

ELEMENT Insurance AG is a digital insurance provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in March 2017. The company specializes in creating white-label insurance products and is recognized as a leader in insurance digitalization. Licensed by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, ELEMENT operates as a direct insurer for non-life insurance across 28 European countries, allowing it to manage risks and settle claims directly. ELEMENT's innovative technology platform, referred to as 'Insurance as a Platform,' supports a B2B2X model, enabling various partners—from e-commerce businesses to traditional insurers—to develop and market customized insurance solutions under their own brands. The platform streamlines the insurance value chain, addressing key functions such as actuarial calculations, underwriting, policy administration, customer service, and claims management, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing complications within the industry.

Crowdcredit is a cross-border marketplace lending platform that connects borrowers in financial deficit countries with investors in financial surplus countries. The company provides risk capital to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing funding challenges. By offering attractive lending opportunities, Crowdcredit enables Japanese investors to lend to borrowers in a range of countries, including Peru, Cameroon, Estonia, Finland, Spain, and Italy. The platform aims to address the funding gaps experienced by borrowers while providing investors with viable credit investment options. In addition to its current operations, Crowdcredit plans to expand its lending activities into the Asian region outside of Japan.

Founded in 2015, Secret Double Octopus specializes in network-level security solutions. It offers scalable authentication systems that protect enterprises' cloud, mobile, and IoT communications, featuring Multi-Route Traffic Protection, Multi-Route Authentication, Domain Authentication, and other secure pairing solutions for edge devices and IoT cloud services.

Securitize operates a platform for issuing and managing digital securities, offering issuer services (issuance, document handling, investor communications, accreditation), investor services (onboarding, wallet management, investor dashboards, token distribution), and support functions (fiat and crypto escrow, custody). Founded in 2017 and based in Redwood City, California, the company aims to modernize capital markets by enabling ownership, management and trading of digital securities across equities, funds, fixed income and real estate, with a global, compliant framework that increases transparency and liquidity and streamlines processes. It positions itself as an SEC-registered transfer agent integrated with multiple regulated US marketplaces and provides KYC/AML and capital management services.

Cozre is a media company that offers digital marketing support, DX solutions, and marketing research services for child-rearing households.

WealthNavi Inc., established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and delivering a cloud-based online platform for asset management and risk management. This platform offers robo-advisory services, enabling users to discover diversified investment opportunities globally. The company's core offering is a risk management algorithm-driven platform designed to assist asset managers in their decision-making processes.

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.

Nuri empowers people to manage and grow their wealth through innovative technologies.

FUEL Inc. operates an online lending platform that facilitates crowdfunding by connecting borrowers and brokers seeking funding with a diverse pool of investors. Founded in 1999 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company focuses on creating new financial opportunities by linking investment and business prospects. Its platform caters to businesses looking to raise capital for various purposes, addressing the needs for alternative investments with moderate risk and return. By utilizing a crowdfunding mechanism, FUEL Inc. enables companies to access public funding while offering investors a chance to engage in alternative investment opportunities.

FUEL Inc. operates an online lending platform that facilitates crowdfunding by connecting borrowers and brokers seeking funding with a diverse pool of investors. Founded in 1999 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company focuses on creating new financial opportunities by linking investment and business prospects. Its platform caters to businesses looking to raise capital for various purposes, addressing the needs for alternative investments with moderate risk and return. By utilizing a crowdfunding mechanism, FUEL Inc. enables companies to access public funding while offering investors a chance to engage in alternative investment opportunities.

Moneytree is a fintech company that develops data aggregation platforms for personal finance management. Founded in Japan, it offers services across iOS, Android, and web platforms, with over 1.3 million users. Its proprietary platform, Moneytree LINK, serves enterprise clients including major accounting software vendors and banks.

Moneytree is a fintech company that develops data aggregation platforms for personal finance management. Founded in Japan, it offers services across iOS, Android, and web platforms, with over 1.3 million users. Its proprietary platform, Moneytree LINK, serves enterprise clients including major accounting software vendors and banks.

Crowdcredit is a cross-border marketplace lending platform that connects borrowers in financial deficit countries with investors in financial surplus countries. The company provides risk capital to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing funding challenges. By offering attractive lending opportunities, Crowdcredit enables Japanese investors to lend to borrowers in a range of countries, including Peru, Cameroon, Estonia, Finland, Spain, and Italy. The platform aims to address the funding gaps experienced by borrowers while providing investors with viable credit investment options. In addition to its current operations, Crowdcredit plans to expand its lending activities into the Asian region outside of Japan.