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Craif develops innovative devices for early cancer detection using urine tests. Founded in 2018, the company aims to improve cancer survival rates by enabling painless, accurate, and regular diagnosis through its MicroRNA technology.

Smartround is a finance management platform for startups and their investors that streamlines entrepreneurial financing and investor relationship management. The platform guides startups through financing rounds, supports data entry and planning, and enables simulations and execution of capital increases. It facilitates information sharing and ongoing communication with shareholders, even after funding rounds, and provides tools for due diligence, information requests, and contract negotiation. The system also offers document preparation, electronic contract signing, and progress tracking of negotiations, consolidating all financing activities on a single platform. Investors can view startup information and manage interactions with companies they meet. Headquartered in Tokyo, Smartround aims to simplify fundraising workflows by combining fundraising planning, investor outreach, deal workflow, and post-round reporting in one solution.

Smartround is a finance management platform for startups and their investors that streamlines entrepreneurial financing and investor relationship management. The platform guides startups through financing rounds, supports data entry and planning, and enables simulations and execution of capital increases. It facilitates information sharing and ongoing communication with shareholders, even after funding rounds, and provides tools for due diligence, information requests, and contract negotiation. The system also offers document preparation, electronic contract signing, and progress tracking of negotiations, consolidating all financing activities on a single platform. Investors can view startup information and manage interactions with companies they meet. Headquartered in Tokyo, Smartround aims to simplify fundraising workflows by combining fundraising planning, investor outreach, deal workflow, and post-round reporting in one solution.

Founded in 2017, ShareDine operates an online platform offering personalized nutritional guidance and cooking experiences. It provides subscription services for traveling chefs specializing in various lifestyles and health conditions, such as pregnancy, diabetes, and muscle training. The company offers corporate wellness services like meal seminars and on-site chef dispatching.

Founded in 2017, ShareDine operates an online platform offering personalized nutritional guidance and cooking experiences. It provides subscription services for traveling chefs specializing in various lifestyles and health conditions, such as pregnancy, diabetes, and muscle training. The company offers corporate wellness services like meal seminars and on-site chef dispatching.

Tanp is an e-commerce platform operated by Gracia Inc., which specializes in providing a diverse selection of gift options for various occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, job celebrations, and weddings. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, Tanp aims to enhance the gift-giving experience by offering products that help customers celebrate and cherish important moments in their lives. The platform is designed to make the process of selecting and purchasing gifts more enjoyable and accessible for its users.

Tanp is an e-commerce platform operated by Gracia Inc., which specializes in providing a diverse selection of gift options for various occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, job celebrations, and weddings. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, Tanp aims to enhance the gift-giving experience by offering products that help customers celebrate and cherish important moments in their lives. The platform is designed to make the process of selecting and purchasing gifts more enjoyable and accessible for its users.

Founded in 2019, PartnerSuccess operates from Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in automating collaboration between manufacturers and distributors through its cloud-based platform.

KiteRa Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) solution designed for regulation management. The KiteRa platform allows organizations to diagnose, create, and publish employment and internal rules online, facilitating compliance with evolving legal standards. It also helps companies navigate revisions that occur due to changes in legislation. By streamlining the process of creating and managing work regulations, KiteRa enhances operational efficiency and supports companies in implementing work style reforms effectively.

United Immunity, Co., Ltd. is a research and development company based in Tsu, Japan, specializing in the manufacture and sales of pharmaceuticals with a primary focus on cancer immunotherapy. Founded in November 2017, the company develops innovative nanoparticles and lipid nanoparticles aimed at targeting myeloid cells to treat cancer and infectious diseases. United Immunity's technology enables the delivery of various therapeutic agents directly to macrophages and dendritic cells, facilitating the development of treatments for a range of conditions, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibrosis, and infectious diseases.

Founded in Tokyo in 2013 by Hidetsugu Ito, OpenLogi designs a cloud-based platform offering affordable outsourced logistics solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. The platform optimizes warehouse control systems, leveraging unused assets and downtime to facilitate efficient logistics operations.

FLUX Inc. is a company based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, that specializes in developing digital marketing solutions to enhance online business performance. Founded in 2018, FLUX offers a range of products, including the FLUX Header Bidding Solution, which fosters fair competition among advertisers and boosts advertising revenue. Additionally, the company provides FLUX LTV Analytics, a tool that utilizes customer data and advanced statistical methods to predict customer lifetime value. FLUX also features a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) that personalizes and optimizes the digital customer experience through its proprietary digital identification technology, enabling businesses to engage effectively across various digital touchpoints.

Connected Robotics Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic arms for enterprises. Their flagship product, OctoChef, is a cooking robot designed to address labor shortages in the restaurant industry. Utilizing artificial intelligence, image processing, and robot control technologies, OctoChef aims to enhance efficiency and worker satisfaction by automating kitchen tasks. The company serves a variety of clients, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events, providing fun and healthy meal options while contributing to societal improvements.

Asobica, Inc. is a Japanese company based in Shinagawa that focuses on the planning, development, and management of Internet-based businesses. The company aims to revitalize traditional industries through innovative technology and community engagement. Its flagship product, fever, serves as a platform for issuing community coins, fostering active participation within user communities. Asobica's software suite includes tools for customer relationship management, customer analysis, and community coin issuance, all designed to enhance user engagement and loyalty. By leveraging these technologies, Asobica seeks to support sustainable corporate growth and improve customer retention for its clients.

IoTBASE Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) integration platform. The company offers IoTBASE Cloud, which facilitates connections between sensors and various applications. Its product suite includes Planner, designed for managing devices and applications; Manager, which serves as a console for integrated device management; and Canvas, a tool for visualizing data collected from sensors. By providing these IoT cloud services, IoTBASE supports companies in their digital transformation efforts and aims to enhance its offerings by leveraging expertise gained from past IoT developments.

MFS, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in consumer lending services, primarily focusing on online mortgage offerings. Established in 2009, MFS simplifies the mortgage process by eliminating the need for customers to search for, apply for, or negotiate with traditional financial institutions. The company has garnered significant media attention and has been featured in prominent outlets such as NHK, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and Yomiuri Shimbun, highlighting its innovative approach to the mortgage industry in Japan.

ReadyFor Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that operates a cloud funding platform specializing in crowdfunding for the service sector. The platform connects investors with various projects, facilitating short-term fundraising campaigns aimed at generating pre-sales and gathering feedback from early adopters. ReadyFor enables clients, including charities and startups, to solicit and raise funds efficiently, streamlining the process of collecting support for their initiatives.

CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company provides various solutions that leverage drone technology for different applications. Its product lineup includes DroneRoofer, designed for exterior roof inspection, construction surveying, and roof area calculations; Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on images captured by drones; and Drone View-kun, aimed at photographing condominiums and properties. Through these offerings, CLUE, Inc. enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in construction and property management.

Founded in Tokyo in 2013 by Hidetsugu Ito, OpenLogi designs a cloud-based platform offering affordable outsourced logistics solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. The platform optimizes warehouse control systems, leveraging unused assets and downtime to facilitate efficient logistics operations.

Techtouch, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing an intuitive website user manual called TechTouch. The company's software enhances system education for employees, supports burden reduction, and promotes system utilization by overlaying explanation guidance on existing web systems. This is achieved through a plug-in introduced on the web browser side and JavaScript on the server-side. Techtouch's platform minimizes operational stress by displaying real-time navigation directly on the screen of running web systems, enabling businesses to handle complex operations accurately and efficiently.

Insight Core Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded on September 18, 2003, that specializes in the development and operation of a customer relationship management (CRM) platform. The platform is designed to enhance customer management through tailored applications for various business sectors, including apparel, restaurants, and retail. Insight Core offers a store promotion specialized application platform service that allows businesses to create customer-attracting apps with no upfront costs. The company focuses on efficient application development and flexible customization, providing the necessary functions for store applications while minimizing the effort required for implementation.

Golf Digest Online, established in Japan, is a multifaceted business specializing in golf-related services and products. It operates an online retail platform, offering a wide range of golf gear, apparel, and accessories to customers within Japan. Additionally, the company engages in golf course services and manages golf media, indicating a comprehensive approach to the golf industry.