Industrial Growth Platform

Industrial Growth Platform provides operational and financial services to companies. It also offers management support, strategic planning, and mergers and acquisition advisory services. Industrial Growth Platform was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Tofuku Kawakami

Managing Director

Kawakami Takayoshi

Partner

15 past transactions

ACES

Venture Round in 2020
ACES, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based image detection solutions. The company offers products such as Sharon, an algorithm package designed for detecting human faces and objects, and CIRFIN, an AI algorithm that facilitates investment analysis by processing information beyond human recognition. ACES' technology serves various applications, including monitoring in factories and nursing homes, emotion detection during interviews, and inventory management. The company's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, including healthcare, security, marketing, sports, personnel, retail, finance, and insurance. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, ACES aims to enhance business processes through digital transformation, leveraging AI to streamline operations and make information more accessible and manageable.

DeepX

Venture Round in 2020
DeepX, Inc. is an artificial intelligence startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016 by graduates from the University of Tokyo. The company specializes in developing software that enhances mechanization and automation across various industries, including construction, food processing, manufacturing, port transport, and agriculture. By leveraging deep learning and machine control technologies, DeepX addresses significant challenges such as labor shortages and the need for skilled workers in harsh environments. The company aims to automate a wide range of machinery, from small industrial robots to large equipment, utilizing advanced techniques like Deep Reinforcement Learning to ensure flexible operation in diverse conditions. With a focus on contributing to societal solutions in response to Japan's aging population and declining workforce, DeepX is positioned to make a meaningful impact through its innovative projects.

Ollo

Corporate Round in 2020
Ollo Factory specializes in image recognition technology aimed at enhancing productivity in various work environments. The company has developed a device that utilizes a single camera and a compact edge device to analyze work activities with high precision. By capturing a complete cycle of standard work and accounting for breaks, Ollo's system can automatically measure work time in hours and days throughout the year. This real-time monitoring capability allows businesses to identify inefficiencies and variations in work processes, ultimately leading to improved attendance management and enhanced productivity on-site.

ACES

Venture Round in 2019
ACES, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based image detection solutions. The company offers products such as Sharon, an algorithm package designed for detecting human faces and objects, and CIRFIN, an AI algorithm that facilitates investment analysis by processing information beyond human recognition. ACES' technology serves various applications, including monitoring in factories and nursing homes, emotion detection during interviews, and inventory management. The company's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, including healthcare, security, marketing, sports, personnel, retail, finance, and insurance. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, ACES aims to enhance business processes through digital transformation, leveraging AI to streamline operations and make information more accessible and manageable.

Homura Heavy Industries

Venture Round in 2019
Homura Heavy Industries Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Takizawa, Japan, specializes in the development, manufacture, sale, and leasing of field robots. The company focuses on creating advanced outdoor robots, including marine drones designed for hunger control and electric fish-cluster control solutions. Their innovative platform utilizes control technology to efficiently direct fish towards shore, thereby ensuring timely access to food and reducing the risk of future shortages. In addition to its robotic products, Homura Heavy Industries provides repair and maintenance services, as well as consulting and support for its clients.

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. The company produces innovative magnetic core materials designed to replace traditional silicon steel sheets in electrical devices, enhancing energy efficiency and material performance. Their products are utilized across various sectors, including home appliances, industrial equipment, automobiles, and energy applications. By focusing on reducing energy loss during electrical-magnetic conversion, Tohoku Magnet Institute aims to provide effective solutions that benefit both manufacturers and consumers.

Ac-Planta

Seed Round in 2018
Ac-Planta Inc. is a Japan-based agricultural biotechnology company founded in 2018. It specializes in researching, manufacturing, and selling acetic acid-based biostimulants and agrochemicals designed to enhance plant resilience against heat, drought, and salt damage. One of its key products, Skeepon, is formulated to improve the adaptability of plants in challenging environmental conditions, addressing issues related to climate change. Through the innovative application of epigenetic technology, Ac-Planta aims to enhance plant growth and quality, ultimately contributing to increased agricultural productivity and food security while combating desertification. The company's efforts are focused on solving global food and environmental challenges through scientific advancements in plant health.

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. The company aims to serve enthusiasts and consumers by offering valuable resources and information related to vehicle modifications and customizations. Through its dedicated platform, Michael connects users with relevant content, fostering a community centered around automotive interests and innovations.

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 designed to operate on multi-core CPUs, ranging from embedded systems to supercomputers. The company offers the OSCARTech Compiler, a tool that automatically converts sequential software into parallelized code compatible with any multi-core processor and operating system. In addition to its software solutions, Oscar Technology provides consulting services that include evaluations, parallelization assistance, and seminars focused on multi-core parallelization. The company's approach is aimed at enhancing software performance while optimizing power consumption, making it a key player in the field of software parallel services.

UNIFINITY

Venture Round in 2015
UNIFINITY Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a no-code mobile application platform tailored for businesses. Founded in 2006 and formerly known as Cresco Communications Co., Ltd., the company rebranded in February 2014. Its flagship product, Unifinity Wizard, enables users to create fully functional application prototypes in just 10 minutes, without requiring any programming skills. This tool is designed to help organizations address their specific needs efficiently. Additionally, UNIFINITY Studio, a comprehensive low-code development environment, allows for further customization and adjustment of applications to fit various organizational requirements. By facilitating in-house application development through a diverse range of templates, UNIFINITY significantly reduces both the time and cost associated with bringing applications from concept to execution.

Unified Services

Venture Round in 2015
Unified Services provides cloud solutions for energy, public works, and digital marketing along with consulting services.

Noxilizer

Private Equity Round in 2013
Noxilizer, Inc. is a private company that develops and sells sterilization and bio-decontamination equipment primarily for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. Established in 2004 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Noxilizer offers a unique room temperature sterilization technology utilizing nitrogen dioxide (NO2) gas. Its flagship product, the RTS 360, is designed for in-house sterilization of prefilled syringes, medical devices, and drug-device combination products. In addition to selling sterilization equipment, Noxilizer provides contract sterilization services and laboratory support. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance drug integrity and improve supply chain efficiency for its clients, while also addressing the needs of hospitals with systems designed for sensitive equipment used in minimally-invasive surgical procedures. Noxilizer maintains offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan.

Mugenup

Series B in 2013
Mugenup Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, specializing in the production of creative content for the gaming and animation industries. The company offers a diverse range of services that include the creation of 2D and 3D assets, illustrations, and animations, primarily catering to social gaming companies. Mugenup utilizes a cloud-based crowdsourcing platform to efficiently manage design tasks, allowing for the production of high-quality illustrations and three-dimensional graphics. Additionally, Mugenup has developed its own online content production management system, branded as Save Point, which aids clients in project management for various animation projects.

Cyfuse Biomedical

Series A in 2013
Cyfuse Biomedical K.K. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products. Founded in 2010, the company offers 3D BioFabrication systems that utilize robotic technology to assemble spheroids into customized 3D shapes, providing innovative solutions for cell delivery in research and therapeutic applications. Cyfuse develops and licenses 3D tissue products for therapeutic use and engages in contract manufacturing for research purposes. The applications of its products include blood vessel grafts for hemodialysis access and coronary artery bypass grafts, cardiac grafts for drug toxicology and myocardial infarction therapy, cartilage grafts for surgical reconstruction, and hepatocyte grafts for drug metabolism studies and hemophilia treatment. Cyfuse Biomedical serves various research and development institutes, including universities, and has established a strategic partnership with Shibuya Kogyo Co., Ltd.
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