ACES
Venture Round in 2020
ACES, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven image detection solutions. The company develops advanced algorithms for object and face recognition, as well as emotional and behavioral analysis. Its flagship product, Sharon, is a comprehensive algorithm package designed to identify human faces and objects, supporting applications in various sectors, including healthcare, security, marketing, sports, personnel, retail, finance, and insurance. Additionally, ACES offers CIRFIN, an AI algorithm that enhances investment analysis by processing information beyond human capabilities. The company aims to facilitate a more efficient society through digital transformation, leveraging its AI technologies to automate and optimize business processes traditionally reliant on human input.
DeepX
Venture Round in 2020
DeepX, Inc. is an AI startup based in Bunkyo, Japan, founded in 2016 by graduates of the University of Tokyo. The company specializes in developing software that provides mechanization and automation solutions to address on-site challenges, such as labor shortages and the need for skilled workers, particularly in industries like construction, food processing, manufacturing, port transport, and agriculture. DeepX aims to automate machinery of varying scales, from small industrial robots to large heavy equipment, utilizing advanced technologies including deep learning and deep reinforcement learning. By offering flexible operation models suitable for diverse environments, DeepX seeks to make a significant societal impact, particularly in response to Japan's super-aging population and shrinking labor force.
beBit
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2000, beBit is a Tokyo-based consulting firm specializing in customer experience management and user-centered design services. It assists enterprises in identifying digital trends, analyzing user behavior shifts, and creating feasible digital solutions and omnichannel strategies.
Ollo
Corporate Round in 2020
Ollo develops image recognition technology for attendance management and on-site productivity. Using a single camera and a compact edge device, its system captures standard work cycles and breaks to quantify work in hours and days over a year, enabling real-time monitoring to identify waste and variations in workflow. The platform delivers fast, high-precision face and behavior recognition to help organizations track attendance and improve on-site efficiency.
ACES
Venture Round in 2019
ACES, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven image detection solutions. The company develops advanced algorithms for object and face recognition, as well as emotional and behavioral analysis. Its flagship product, Sharon, is a comprehensive algorithm package designed to identify human faces and objects, supporting applications in various sectors, including healthcare, security, marketing, sports, personnel, retail, finance, and insurance. Additionally, ACES offers CIRFIN, an AI algorithm that enhances investment analysis by processing information beyond human capabilities. The company aims to facilitate a more efficient society through digital transformation, leveraging its AI technologies to automate and optimize business processes traditionally reliant on human input.
Homura Heavy Industries
Venture Round in 2019
Homura Heavy Industries Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Takizawa, Japan, specializes in the development, manufacturing, sale, and leasing of field robots. The company focuses on marine drones and outdoor robots, particularly those designed for hunger control through innovative underwater drone technology that directs fish to shore. In addition to its robotic solutions, Homura Heavy Industries provides repair, maintenance, consulting, and support services, ensuring comprehensive assistance to its clients. The company's goal is to enhance food availability and address potential shortages by leveraging advanced control technologies in its marine drone offerings.
Tohoku Magnet Institute
Corporate Round in 2018
Tohoku Magnet Institute specializes in the development, manufacturing, sales, and licensing of ultra-low-loss soft magnetic materials, including ribbons and particulates. These advanced materials serve as magnetic core components for a variety of applications, including home appliances, industrial equipment, automobiles, and energy systems. By offering alternatives to traditional silicon steel sheets, Tohoku Magnet Institute's products enhance energy efficiency and improve performance in electrical devices. The company's innovative approach addresses the growing demand for energy-saving solutions in the electrical and electronics industries.
Ac-Planta
Seed Round in 2018
Ac-Planta Inc. is a biotechnology research company based in Bunkyo, Japan, specializing in the development of acetic acid-based biostimulants and agrochemicals. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating innovative solutions to enhance the resilience of plants against environmental stressors such as heat, drought, and salinity. Its flagship product, Skeepon, leverages advanced epigenetic technology to promote plant adaptability in response to climate change challenges. Ac-Planta's mission is to address pressing global food and environmental issues by improving crop yields and quality while combating desertification and mitigating the impacts of abnormal weather patterns on agriculture.
Michael
Corporate Round in 2018
Michael is an internet service development and operation company that specializes in providing online content information services for the automotive sector, particularly focusing on cars and customizations. By catering to enthusiasts and consumers in this niche market, Michael aims to deliver valuable insights and resources that enhance the user experience. The company's commitment to developing and operating relevant digital platforms positions it as a significant player in the intersection of technology and automotive information.
OSCAR TECHNOLOGY Japan
Corporate Round in 2017
Oscar Technology Corporation, founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in automatic parallelization technology for industrial application software across a range of platforms, from embedded systems to supercomputers. The company offers the OSCARTech Compiler, a tool designed to automatically convert sequential software into parallel code compatible with any multi-core processor and operating system. In addition to software solutions, Oscar Technology provides consulting services that include evaluation, parallelization, and specialized seminars focused on multi-core programming. Through its innovative technologies and services, the company aims to enhance software performance and efficiency while reducing power consumption.
Unifinity
Venture Round in 2015
Unifinity Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing a no-code platform for mobile application creation aimed at businesses. Established in 2006 and formerly known as Cresco Communications, the company rebranded in 2014. Unifinity's flagship product, Unifinity Wizard, enables users to generate fully functional application prototypes within ten minutes, requiring no coding skills. This platform allows organizations to customize applications to meet their specific needs and is complemented by Unifinity Studio, a comprehensive low-code development tool. By facilitating in-house application development through a variety of templates, Unifinity significantly reduces both the time and cost associated with the app development process, empowering non-engineers to participate in creating effective business solutions.
Unified Services
Venture Round in 2015
Unified Services, established in 2004 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing cloud-based portal systems for enterprises. The company offers a range of services, including home healthcare solutions, cloud-based portal integration, and solutions for electric power distribution. It also provides value-added distribution services for startups in the United States and enterprise portal solutions that can be leveraged on-premise, in private clouds, or public clouds. Additionally, Unified Services offers consulting services to its clients.
Noxilizer
Private Equity Round in 2013
Noxilizer is a developer of nitrogen dioxide-based sterilization and bio-decontamination equipment sold to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturers. The company offers RTS 360, a room-temperature NO2 sterilizer used to sterilize prefilled syringes, drug-device combination products, medical devices, and equipment parts, and provides contract sterilization and laboratory services to support in-house and outsourced sterilization needs. Founded in 2004 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Noxilizer operates with international offices to serve customers in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan.
Mugenup is a Japanese creative content production company that provides 2D and 3D assets for games, illustration, video, and animation. The company operates a cloud-based crowdsourcing platform to handle design tasks such as card illustrations and 3D models for animation and games, and also offers an online management system marketed under the Save Point brand to manage content production workflows. Based in Tokyo, it serves clients in social gaming and animation, delivering illustration, 3D computer graphics, video production, and project management tools for animation projects.
Cyfuse Biomedical
Series A in 2013
Cyfuse Biomedical specializes in developing tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products for global research institutions. It offers a robotic 3D BioFabrication system, producing various tissue grafts for therapeutic use, drug development, and research purposes. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.