Preferred Networks

Founded in Tokyo in 2014, Preferred Networks specializes in developing practical applications of deep learning, robotics, and other advanced technologies. The company focuses on transportation systems, manufacturing, and bio-healthcare sectors, offering services such as machine learning, computer vision, and edge-heavy computing.

Toru Nishikawa

Co-Founder, CEO and Board Member

4 past transactions

8sense

Seed Round in 2022
8sense develops a smart back sensor and coaching system for office use that combines wearable sensors to analyze posture and movement with real-time feedback and training. Through games and challenges, it motivates users to care for their backs, and the accompanying coaching platform provides science-based recommendations to promote an active, dynamic sitting posture for better back health.

Whomor

Venture Round in 2020
Whomor Inc. is a creative firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a range of services including illustration production, manga development, and content creation for social games. Whomor utilizes a crowdsourcing mechanism to meet the creative needs of its clients, allowing for the efficient production of game illustrations and other entertainment content. In addition to its core offerings, the company also engages in cartoon production, entertainment co-creation, and human resource resolution services, catering to various aspects of the creative industry.

Intimate Merger

Corporate Round in 2014
Intimate Merger is a Tokyo-based provider of data management platforms for marketing and advertising. The company develops and sells the IM-DMP data platform to help businesses manage data consumption and enable digital transformation, along with data utilization consulting and related services that leverage a large audience dataset and advanced analytics. It serves advertising agencies, media companies, tool vendors, and other data management platforms, supporting data-driven marketing workflows. Founded in 2013, Intimate Merger operates as a subsidiary of FreakOut Holdings.

Quantum Biosystems

Seed Round in 2013
Quantum Biosystems Inc. is a company focused on the development of quantum bio sequencing technologies. Founded on January 7, 2013, and based in Yodogawa-ku, Japan, the company specializes in innovative single-molecule DNA and RNA sequencing systems. By applying principles of quantum mechanics, Quantum Biosystems aims to enhance the analysis of whole genomes, providing clients with advanced tools for gathering genetic data. Their systems have broad applicability, enabling researchers to unlock genetically modified codes and promote advancements in various fields of study. Through its pioneering technology, Quantum Biosystems is positioned to make significant contributions to the field of genomics.
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