Japanese Venture Capital Association

iiba is a geospatial platform that specializes in providing location based information related to child-rearing.

Tribute is a word-of-mouth app for aesthetic medicine for cosmetic surgeries, cosmetic dermatologists, and orthodontists who are not covered by health insurance.

Stayway is an IT company that specializes in digital transformation services and consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It operates the world's largest search and comparison site for hotels and vacation facilities, facilitating easier access to travel options. Additionally, Stayway offers a digital transformation platform aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by SMEs and local financial institutions. The company fosters a supportive environment where these businesses can leverage their inherent capabilities and opportunities, providing comprehensive assistance from planning to execution in media business and tourism promotion.

Arsaga Partners, Inc. is a comprehensive IT system development company that emphasizes delivering high-quality services efficiently. It offers a wide range of functions essential for IT development, including consulting on IT strategy and UX/UI design, as well as planning, engineering, and maintenance. With a workforce consisting of over 90% engineers, Arsaga Partners ensures direct collaboration with clients to meet their specific needs without outsourcing, embodying the Japanese spirit of omotenashi in their service approach. The company views digital transformation not merely as a trend but as a pivotal aspect of IT development that effectively addresses clients' business objectives. Its main services encompass one-stop IT system development, consulting for startups and new IT businesses, enterprise system planning, and the development of web and application services. Notable clients include prominent organizations such as Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate, Mitsubishi Estate, and Mizuho Securities, highlighting the company's capability to enhance corporate competitiveness through innovative technology solutions.

Sprocket Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing customer development applications. The company offers a web-based platform that enhances customer service by optimizing conversion rates through the analysis of user behavior. Sprocket's solution allows businesses to implement a continuous improvement cycle by formulating hypotheses, conducting tests, and evaluating results based on key performance indicators and goals. Its tools are designed to foster long-term relationships between companies and their end users, improving the overall customer experience across various industries. The platform is compatible with both Android and iOS, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

JaQool is a company that will leverage social innovation and new technologies to create convenient services that are something to get excited about. Three entrepreneurs from different backgrounds have gathered together to utilise these new technologies and techniques to develop services that can help to make the world a better place. JaQool will initially work on a mobile translation service for tourists coming to Japan from overseas. The number of tourists from overseas has been increasing rapidly in recent years, but many have encountered difficulties due to being unable to understand Japanese. Removing the language barrier is a pressing challenge that needs to be addressed, particularly in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics that will be held in 2020. JaQool can help contribute towards a solution.

Cacco Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing data science-based software as a service (SaaS) and consulting solutions to businesses, primarily in Japan. Founded in 2011, Cacco focuses on extracting and analyzing big data to facilitate informed business decisions. The company offers a range of services including fraud detection and payment consulting. Notable products include O-PLUX, a cloud service designed to detect fraudulent orders on e-commerce sites, and O-MOTION, which helps identify unauthorized access to client websites. Through its innovative solutions, Cacco aims to enhance operational efficiency and security for its clients.

Elanic operates a peer-to-peer marketplace focused on women's pre-owned fashion goods. The platform allows individuals and micro-sellers to sell their used clothing to a broad audience through its mobile app. By connecting sellers with buyers, Elanic facilitates a hassle-free selling experience, including services such as product pickup, packing, and shipping. This approach enables users to easily dispose of their unused fashion items while providing buyers access to affordable, secondhand options.

BuzzElement is a global tech. startup on a mission to change the future of market research by providing brands with a collaborative platform to capture ideas and actionable insights from the crowd consisted of their employees, external experts, and consumers. Leveraging crowdsourcing and big data analytics, BuzzElement helps you get the knowledge you need, when you need it, in real-time.

Kubix Inc. specializes in gene expression diagnostics specifically for gastrointestinal cancers. The company develops, manufactures, and sells reagent kits and offers a range of services including contract inspection, next-generation sequencing analysis, gene expression analysis using microarrays, and genetic analysis through real-time PCR. Additionally, Kubix provides nucleic acid extraction and preparation services. Their portfolio also includes clinical data management and analysis, as well as support for medical meetings, symposiums, and workshops, positioning the company as a valuable partner for medical researchers in translating scientific advancements into practical healthcare solutions.

Silicon Wave, based in San Diego, is a pioneer in Bluetooth wireless technology and specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of radio frequency integrated circuits. The company focuses on creating RF systems-on-chip that are utilized in various applications within wireless and broadband communication systems. Through its innovative approach, Silicon Wave contributes to advancements in connectivity and communication technology.