iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. Incorporated in 2016, iYell has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that facilitates mortgage analysis and improves the efficiency of the mortgage process. The platform integrates media and technology to enhance marketing efforts and streamline procedures, allowing users to access vital information about the mortgage market and various closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell empowers both businesses and individuals to make informed mortgage decisions with ease.
Mellow is a food and beverage company that provides a platform for food trucks and offers event management support services.
Synspective
Series B in 2022
Synspective specializes in developing and operating small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing SAR data and remote monitoring services. It caters to urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, finance sectors, and government agencies.
TradeWaltz
Venture Round in 2020
TradeWaltz leverages blockchain technology to digitize trade documents, ensuring data integrity and security. Its platform facilitates seamless information sharing among trade-related parties, reducing friction, enhancing transparency, and promoting efficient global trade.
Nexar develops a mobile application called Dashcam, which uses AI and computer vision to predict and prevent road accidents. The app records the road while driving, detects hard breaks or accidents, and automatically uploads incident footage to the cloud. Nexar's mission is to make roads safer by connecting vehicles through its smart dashcam technology.
iYell
Venture Round in 2019
iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. Incorporated in 2016, iYell has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that facilitates mortgage analysis and improves the efficiency of the mortgage process. The platform integrates media and technology to enhance marketing efforts and streamline procedures, allowing users to access vital information about the mortgage market and various closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell empowers both businesses and individuals to make informed mortgage decisions with ease.
Tier IV is an autonomous vehicle research and development organization that emerged from academic collaboration and has contributed to open-source self-driving software, notably Autoware. Founded in 2015, it leads efforts in intelligent vehicle technology and applies them to proof-of-concept last-mile driverless mobility and logistics. The group pursues the democratization of intelligent vehicles, encouraging participation from individuals and organizations to advance future transportation. Its autonomous drive solutions integrate an AI pilot, remote driving capabilities, HD mapping, lidar, and camera sensors to support safe, fully autonomous operation across mobility and logistics applications.
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.
MONEY DESIGN
Venture Round in 2018
MONEY DESIGN Co., Ltd. is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in asset management and investment advisory services, providing automated investment management solutions to its clients. By leveraging technology, MONEY DESIGN aims to simplify the investment process and make financial advice more accessible to a broader audience.
Slice Labs
Series A in 2018
Slice Labs Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing on-demand insurance platforms tailored for the evolving on-demand economy. The company offers an Insurance Cloud Services (ICS) platform, which empowers insurers and technology providers to create flexible, pay-as-you-go digital insurance products that cater to the needs of users anytime and anywhere. Slice also features Slice Mind, an AI-driven tool that assists organizations in personalizing, simulating, and predicting insurance risk, enhancing decision-making in insurance offerings. Additionally, Slice operates Duuo, a digital insurance brand focused on on-demand solutions. With a presence in the United Kingdom and the European Union, as well as operations expanding into the Asia Pacific region, Slice Labs is positioned as a key player in the innovative landscape of digital insurance services.
Blue Planet-works
Venture Round in 2018
Blue Planet-works is a cyber security firm that specializes in developing innovative cyber security software and solutions. The company leverages its AppGuard technology platform to provide products and services designed to mitigate security risks and enhance online safety. Blue Planet-works focuses on creating a secure environment for users by employing isolation technology, trust technology, and anonymous ID technology. These solutions enable users to access networks and the connected world safely, fostering a space where individuals can interact with confidence and peace of mind.
JHyM
Venture Round in 2018
JHyM is focused on the development and deployment of hydrogen station networks aimed at facilitating the widespread adoption of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). The company seeks to enhance the convenience for FCV users by creating a stable network of hydrogen refueling stations that operate efficiently. By reducing the costs associated with the installation and maintenance of these stations, JHyM contributes to a cleaner environment through its emission-free hydrogen refueling solutions. This strategic approach not only supports the early stages of FCV diffusion but also promotes the overall growth of the hydrogen economy.
Slice Labs
Series A in 2017
Slice Labs Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing on-demand insurance platforms tailored for the evolving on-demand economy. The company offers an Insurance Cloud Services (ICS) platform, which empowers insurers and technology providers to create flexible, pay-as-you-go digital insurance products that cater to the needs of users anytime and anywhere. Slice also features Slice Mind, an AI-driven tool that assists organizations in personalizing, simulating, and predicting insurance risk, enhancing decision-making in insurance offerings. Additionally, Slice operates Duuo, a digital insurance brand focused on on-demand solutions. With a presence in the United Kingdom and the European Union, as well as operations expanding into the Asia Pacific region, Slice Labs is positioned as a key player in the innovative landscape of digital insurance services.
Care Design Institute
Seed Round in 2017
The Care Design Institute develops AI-driven tools for care managers in elderly care settings. Its platform analyzes data from care services and patient outcomes to predict improvements, create progress charts, enhance decision-making, personalize care strategies, and improve overall patient well-being.
ATOCK
Venture Round in 2017
ATOCK is a processing company of polishing, grinding, and welding optical glass such as quartz glass and semiconductor devices. The products that are handled are all produced on order products. From the design and development stage based on the drawings pull out customer problems, and make a new proposal to solve the problem. They also have highly flexible response capabilities such as one piece or quick delivery.
It was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Mitsukaido, Ibaraki, Japan.
Blue Planet-works
Seed Round in 2017
Blue Planet-works is a cyber security firm that specializes in developing innovative cyber security software and solutions. The company leverages its AppGuard technology platform to provide products and services designed to mitigate security risks and enhance online safety. Blue Planet-works focuses on creating a secure environment for users by employing isolation technology, trust technology, and anonymous ID technology. These solutions enable users to access networks and the connected world safely, fostering a space where individuals can interact with confidence and peace of mind.
Trov is a leading insurance technology company that specializes in providing digital insurance products and data-driven solutions. Founded in 2012 by Scott Walchek, the company has developed a robust platform that supports financial institutions and insurance providers in delivering modern insurance solutions for homeowners, renters, drivers, and small businesses. Trov's technology enables a comprehensive range of services across the insurance value chain, including quoting, policy management, billing, claims management, and analytics. By combining powerful software with tailored insurance products, Trov addresses complex risk management challenges, particularly in the areas of emerging mobility and gig work. The company, headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with additional offices in New York and London, serves a diverse clientele, including prominent industry players such as Waymo, Groupe PSA, Lloyds Banking Group, and Suncorp.
SoundHound
Series D in 2017
SoundHound Inc. develops voice-enabled artificial intelligence technology for conversational experiences across various industries. Its platform enables businesses to create customized voice interactions while providing valuable data insights.
Endurance Specialty Holdings
Acquisition in 2016
Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. is a global provider of specialized insurance and reinsurance solutions. The company, through its operating subsidiaries, offers a diverse range of insurance products that include property, agriculture, professional lines, and casualty. In addition, Endurance provides reinsurance services covering property, catastrophe, casualty, and professional liability, among other specialty lines. This comprehensive offering positions Endurance as a key player in the insurance and reinsurance markets, serving clients with tailored solutions to meet their unique needs.