Headline Asia (formerly Infinity Ventures)

Driver Technologies is an operating firm providing driver-specific matching solutions to boost truck utilization rates to logistics firm.

Developer of a scholarship platform intended to provide programs for studying abroad. The company collaborates with private companies that are proactive in developing global human resources, offers numerous scholarship programs funded by private company funds, and provides career support for university students who have studied abroad, providing students with online job-hunting services in foreign lands.

iMotorbike is the leading online e-commerce platform for motorbikes in Southeast Asia, offering a diverse range of products including motorcycles, parts, and accessories. The marketplace aims to revolutionize motorcycle sales by providing an extensive selection of brands and models, along with a user-friendly search engine to help customers find motorcycles based on specific criteria such as make, model, and location. In addition to facilitating the purchase of motorbikes, iMotorbike enhances the user experience by offering services like insurance and financing, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for motorbike enthusiasts, owners, and professionals. The platform is dedicated to delivering a fast, secure, and straightforward online experience, distinguishing itself in the competitive market.

STRACT is a web platform that offers a range of services including an online community, a dating application, and a knowledge-sharing platform. The company focuses on developing and operating smartphone applications, facilitating user interactions and content sharing. By providing a space for casual entertainment and knowledge exchange, STRACT aims to foster innovation and enhance user engagement through its various digital offerings.

Tradom is a company that provides an AI-driven solution for managing foreign exchange risk, known as the Tradam Foreign Exchange Solution. It focuses on addressing challenges faced by global businesses in the foreign exchange market. To achieve this, Tradom invests in research and development of advanced mathematical models and data science technologies. Additionally, the company emphasizes the logical development of systematic trading systems, allowing users to trade in foreign exchange more effectively and efficiently.

GMI Cloud specializes in offering cloud-based access to top-tier GPUs, such as the NVIDIA H100, for generative AI applications. The platform features scalable GPU instances, a robust cluster engine, and an application platform tailored for AI development.

PICK is a startup that provides a digital transformation platform for the real estate and construction industries.

RECOTECH is a ClimateTech firm that collects and shares data to maximize resource value throughout its life cycle, offering circular solutions to organizations and municipalities in Japan and beyond.

At Forest is an end-of-life service provider that organizes circular burial services for the deceased.

Newmo is a technology company that specializes in sustainable local public transportation. It develops a ride-sharing service platform, enabling drivers to work flexibly using their free time, and providing passengers with a safe, secure, and comfortable user experience.

Infobox is a sales data platform designed to enhance sales strategies by providing comprehensive insights into potential customers and market dynamics. The platform collects and analyzes detailed information that is not readily available online, including the services utilized by companies, departmental budgets, and strategic measures under consideration. By leveraging this data, Infobox enables businesses to identify prospective customers effectively, optimize sales timing, and implement targeted sales activities. This approach aims to improve order acceptance rates and reduce lead times, ultimately supporting businesses in making informed decisions and driving sales growth.

HAKKI AFRICA Co., Ltd. is a microfinance company based in Kamakura, Japan, with a focus on providing small business loans to small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging markets, particularly in Kenya. Founded in 2018, the company aims to foster independence among local businesses by offering financial support and creating sustainable systems. HAKKI AFRICA develops credit scoring technology and APIs for credit as a service, catering to the needs of microfinance institutions and gig workers in Africa. Through its services, the company facilitates access to short-term and small-size loans, enabling businesses to secure the funding necessary for their operations and growth.

BLOCKSMITH&Co is a company that develops and distributes products such as blockchain technology and crypto assets using NFTs.

Driver Technologies is an operating firm providing driver-specific matching solutions to boost truck utilization rates to logistics firm.

MFast is a tech-driven agent banking platform MFast incorporates the latest technologies in finance business, allowing both agents and. end-customers to gain access to quality and credible financial services at the convenience of a click.

Jenfi is a financial technology company founded by Jeffrey Liu and Justin Louie, specializing in revenue-based financing for digital-native businesses in Southeast Asia. The company offers a service known as Growth Capital as a Service (GCaaS), which provides non-dilutive capital of up to US$1,000,000 to help businesses scale their marketing, inventory, and growth initiatives. Jenfi utilizes a proprietary risk assessment engine to evaluate both the creditworthiness of businesses and their marketing growth efficiency, ensuring that financing options are flexible and customized to meet the specific needs of each client. The platform has supported hundreds of digital-native companies, including various B2B and SaaS startups. Prior to founding Jenfi, Liu and Louie successfully developed and exited the fitness subscription service GuavaPass.

Founded in 2020 in Hong Kong, Jumppoint is a technology-driven logistics solution platform catering to e-commerce merchants across Asia. The company provides a comprehensive range of logistics services that encompass same-day and next-day delivery, cold chain logistics, and international express shipping, as well as domestic distribution and fulfillment center operations. Jumppoint's platform utilizes advanced technology and artificial intelligence to optimize delivery capabilities and respond to real-time user demand. Currently, it serves over 10,000 merchants and has successfully completed more than 10 million deliveries throughout the region.

Aggregating demand by providing a B2B2C InsurTech platform for agents to sell affordable policies and manage claim processing by AI and ML.

Space Data is based on an algorithm that allows the AI to recognize geospatial data from the Earth and easily assign another Earth in VR. The company is developing an algorithm to automatically generate another "Earth" in virtual space using 3DCG technology by making the AI understand the geospatial information of the Earth by learning the vast amount of ground observation data available from satellites. They want to create an AI that can reconstruct the "world" in virtual space by learning all kinds of data from this world, such as traffic volume, pedestrian traffic, day and night, four seasons, temperature, plant distribution, and nighttime light intensity. Its goal is to build a future in which everyone has the ability to create their own world (universe) and shape their own destiny without regard for race, gender, appearance, or environment.

Luca Japan specializes in providing digital access to alternative investments, including private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and private credit. The company has developed a platform aimed at simplifying the investment process, making it faster and more accessible for a broader range of qualified investors. Through this platform, users can compare, invest in, and manage various alternative investment products, such as private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital opportunities, and pre-IPO companies. This approach enhances the efficiency of alternative investments, catering to the needs of a diverse investor base.

Aledade, Inc. is a company that supports primary care physicians in establishing and managing accountable care organizations (ACOs) across the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Aledade provides a comprehensive suite of services including data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory expertise, and payer relationships. The company aims to empower independent primary care providers by offering customized solutions, operational support, and advanced technology to enhance practice efficiency and patient care. Aledade serves a diverse range of healthcare practices, including small and large practices, community health centers, and multispecialty groups. By facilitating better care delivery and reducing overall costs, Aledade helps physicians maintain their independence while improving health outcomes for their patients.

trac is an artist monetization platform that empowers independent musicians by providing them with the tools necessary to distribute their music and market their brand effectively. The platform facilitates free unlimited music distribution across various streaming services and automates royalty payments among collaborators. By leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, trac enhances artists' ability to sell their music and maximize earnings. Additionally, the company's long-term vision includes the use of blockchain technology and smart contracts to create a tokenized economy around artists, allowing them to engage directly with their fans while tracking their impact in a more efficient manner.

Taiwan Smart Life Network focus on the matching of life services as the core energy. energy. Through digital technology, big data application, AI analysis, all-round cash flow payment and the number of 6.5 million users with high gold content, the two sides of matching supply and demand form a "new" Life service ecosystem", creating platform traffic and value, and developing super app.

Warashibe is involved in the development and operation of blockchain-related products, focusing on creating financial tools that streamline transactions. The company's primary offering is a financial task management tool that allows users to set fixed usage fees, effectively eliminating intermediaries in marketplaces. This innovation significantly reduces platform commissions and payment fees, facilitating transactions in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. By leveraging blockchain technology, Warashibe aims to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of financial interactions.

Xen Capital is an alternative investment platform that provides accredited investors with access to high-quality investment opportunities typically reserved for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. Established in 2018 by a team of experienced professionals from investment banking, trading, and fintech, the company addresses the barriers faced by many investors in Asia, such as high minimum investment requirements and lack of liquidity and transparency. Xen Capital's platform leverages technology to offer a user-friendly and compliant onboarding process, facilitating fractionalized access and tradability in various alternative assets, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, and private debt. By enabling greater autonomy in decision-making and delivering a seamless digital experience, Xen Capital aims to democratize access to institutional-grade investments, thus fostering transparency and cost-efficiency in the alternative asset management sector.

Petokoto is a pet wellness company that creates and sells fresh food, runs pet media, and keeps pets happy. It is suitable to become an information source that combines accuracy, completeness, and updateability by utilizing the collective knowledge of experts both inside and outside the company and demonstrating their respective expertise. The company aims to develop a world where pets can be loved as family members.

JPYC is a financial institution that issues a community stablecoin pegged to the Japanese yen. The company's mission is to create a society where individuals can thrive by integrating traditional finance with the cryptocurrency space, thereby enhancing capital liquidity. JPYC provides payment solutions that allow users to buy and sell goods using its yen-pegged stablecoin, facilitating transactions in the digital currency landscape. Through these efforts, JPYC aims to foster an environment conducive to development and address various social challenges.

Nudge is a financial planning platform focused on establishing a new type of financial institution characterized by innovative values and behaviors. The company is in the process of developing its initial services and enhancing its team while also preparing to obtain the necessary financial licenses. In addition, Nudge provides in-house credit cards tailored for creators, sports teams, and various communities with dedicated fan bases. This dual approach aims to empower users to secure their financial futures while catering to the specific needs of community-oriented organizations.

Kickflow is an IT firm that offers a cloud-based workflow service designed to enhance management efficiency and facilitate business growth. The company's workflow tool provides customizable settings tailored to specific organizational structures, approval processes, and internal regulations. This flexibility enables medium-sized and large companies to manage their tasks in a more streamlined manner, ultimately improving operational effectiveness.

207, Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Meguro, Japan, specializes in logistics software solutions. It provides TODOCU Supporter, a business efficiency app for delivery staff, and TODOCU, a delivery notification app for recipients. Additionally, the company offers sharing-type delivery and logistics services, catering to over 25% of Japan's couriers. It also provides Software as a Service (SaaS) for small and medium-sized enterprises in the last-mile delivery sector, aiming to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

SyntheticGestalt develops tools and methods for applied machine learning-based drug discovery, aimed at enhancing research efficiency in the life sciences sector. The company specializes in synthetic biology simulation models that can accurately predict the outcomes of various amino acid arrangements, eliminating the need for time-consuming experimental procedures. By automating and accelerating the drug development process, SyntheticGestalt assists pharmaceutical companies in identifying novel preclinical candidates—chemical compounds with the potential to become new drugs for specific diseases.

Panalyt is a developer of a predictive analytics platform that provides real-time access to integrated people and business data, enhancing decision-making for CxOs, HR professionals, and business managers. By combining employee interactions and connections with business metrics, the platform facilitates the identification of correlations and intervention points, enabling organizations to transition from reactive to proactive management. This approach supports data-driven HR practices, reducing bias while improving employee engagement, sales effectiveness, and overall productivity. Additionally, Panalyt's unique offering includes Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), which assesses digital collaboration and communication through passive data. This functionality allows managers to pinpoint critical areas for improvement, ultimately driving enhanced business performance.

SmartApp.inc, founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing content application solutions with a focus on blockchain technology. The company offers a smartphone application that facilitates cryptocurrency-related services, including token issuance, initial coin offerings, and support for decentralized applications (dApps). This platform serves as a launchpad for startup businesses in the blockchain sector, enabling them to leverage innovative financial technologies and streamline their entry into the market.

Zaiko is an event technology platform designed to empower creators by providing flexible solutions for managing events. The company offers tools for ticketing, streaming, and audience engagement both during and between events. Zaiko's platform enables creators to plan events, sell tickets, stream performances, and build non-fungible token (NFT) membership programs, as well as sell NFT ticket stubs. This comprehensive suite of features allows creators to maximize their reach and revenue while maintaining full control over their content and experiences. The platform also provides an all-in-one dashboard that connects fan data points and generates insights for creators, offering visibility into operations, marketing, and analytics to enhance fan experiences.

SmartApp.inc, founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing content application solutions with a focus on blockchain technology. The company offers a smartphone application that facilitates cryptocurrency-related services, including token issuance, initial coin offerings, and support for decentralized applications (dApps). This platform serves as a launchpad for startup businesses in the blockchain sector, enabling them to leverage innovative financial technologies and streamline their entry into the market.

SPeak Corporation, founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing web content and a web-matching platform aimed at connecting global talent with opportunities in Japan. The company offers products such as JPort Journal and JPort Match, with the latter serving as a direct recruiting service designed to support emerging talents in their career pursuits. Through its innovative platform, SPeak Corporation seeks to facilitate the integration of international professionals into the Japanese workforce.

Holotch Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2019, that specializes in the development of hologram technology aimed at enhancing communication and entertainment. The company produces virtual reality-based digital holograms, enabling real-time, face-to-face conversations through three-dimensional video and augmented reality applications. Holotch's innovative volumetric video capture system allows users to view holographic content on various devices, creating an immersive experience that transforms how people interact and communicate globally.

ICW is the world’s first platform for product testing, inspection and certification. It is the global marketplace for supply chain compliance connecting global retailers, manufacturers, material suppliers and trading companies with testing service providers. At ICW, they believe in a better way of ensuring supply chain and product compliance. Their platform consolidates Testing, Inspection & Certification resources and connects with the most competitive international organisations. They supply you with a dedicated quality assurance / quality control department by leveraging big data analytics, artificial intelligence and our team of experts.

Zaiko is an event technology platform designed to empower creators by providing flexible solutions for managing events. The company offers tools for ticketing, streaming, and audience engagement both during and between events. Zaiko's platform enables creators to plan events, sell tickets, stream performances, and build non-fungible token (NFT) membership programs, as well as sell NFT ticket stubs. This comprehensive suite of features allows creators to maximize their reach and revenue while maintaining full control over their content and experiences. The platform also provides an all-in-one dashboard that connects fan data points and generates insights for creators, offering visibility into operations, marketing, and analytics to enhance fan experiences.

Zaiko is an event technology platform designed to empower creators by providing flexible solutions for managing events. The company offers tools for ticketing, streaming, and audience engagement both during and between events. Zaiko's platform enables creators to plan events, sell tickets, stream performances, and build non-fungible token (NFT) membership programs, as well as sell NFT ticket stubs. This comprehensive suite of features allows creators to maximize their reach and revenue while maintaining full control over their content and experiences. The platform also provides an all-in-one dashboard that connects fan data points and generates insights for creators, offering visibility into operations, marketing, and analytics to enhance fan experiences.

BlueX Trade, Inc. operates an online freight marketplace that connects carriers, trade service providers, and shippers. The company's digital platform allows carriers to monetize their networks while enabling trade service providers to expand their customer reach. It offers enterprise shippers access to top-tier services and competitive rates. Additionally, BlueX provides a Rate Management System (RMS) that automatically updates shippers' spot and contract rates through direct digital connections with ocean carriers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Diamond Bar, California, with an office in Taiwan, BlueX also functions as a trade finance platform that enhances cash flow for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in the global supply chain. By leveraging artificial intelligence, BlueX automates the trade finance process, facilitating streamlined access to capital for buyers and sellers.

Inteluck Corporation operates a logistics platform that provides comprehensive fleet management solutions and data-driven services across Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore and with a presence in countries like the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, the company specializes in trucking, distribution, freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customized supply chain services. Inteluck's offerings include fleet GPS tracking, asset tracking, cold chain monitoring, and fleet data analytics. By leveraging the Internet of Things and data analytics, Inteluck helps enterprises optimize resources, reduce logistics costs, and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, the platform supports truckers by facilitating additional deliveries, maximizing revenue, and providing fast payment and financial services, ensuring secure and efficient transactions for all parties involved.

Ksher is a Chinese mobile payment platform that specializes in providing cross-border financial services tailored for travelers. Its user-friendly portal enables overseas merchants to offer multiple payment options, including popular methods like WeChat Pay, Visa, and MasterCard, which are favored by Chinese tourists. By facilitating these payment methods, Ksher helps merchants expand their business reach and effectively attract target consumers, enhancing both online conversions and in-store traffic.

MyKuya is a developer of an on-demand labor platform aimed at addressing underemployment and poverty. The platform connects users with trained staff and partners who assist in completing various daily tasks, including cleaning, deliveries, janitorial services, housekeeping, relocation, and logistics. By providing access to these services, MyKuya helps individuals manage their daily responsibilities more efficiently, thereby alleviating stress and contributing to their overall well-being. The company focuses on creating job opportunities while facilitating essential support for users in need of assistance.

SAVii is an innovative platform that empowers HR leaders with 360 degree salary linked wellness services designed to elevate team members personally and professionally.

DormKnight was a transforming video advertising, blending the power of captivating visuals and engaging storytelling to create impactful connections with audiences. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, DormKnight offered a comprehensive suite of services that revolutionized how brands reached and resonated with their target audiences. By merging creativity with innovation, DormKnight reimagined the possibilities of video advertising for modern brands.

Kiwibot is a pioneer in the development of autonomous robotic systems, specializing in sidewalk delivery robots that operate independently and efficiently. The company focuses on creating a sustainable robotic delivery infrastructure, offering on-demand delivery solutions that include food delivery drones. These robots are designed to reduce delivery costs, allowing businesses to provide faster and more hygienic service to their customers at affordable prices. Kiwibot's innovative approach aims to transform the delivery landscape by leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and convenience in urban environments.

Pakpobox Technology focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of intelligent cabinets that utilize Internet of Things technology. Founded by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, the company aims to enhance last-mile delivery services through its global smart locker network. Pakpobox offers digitized storage facilities that connect users with logistics providers, allowing for efficient storage, tracking of goods, and secure delivery of packages. By providing smart lockers, the company addresses challenges in domestic and international parcel delivery, thereby improving the overall customer experience for e-merchants and enhancing convenience for end users.

Gigi is a Singaporean tech startup company developing software application for logistic industry

TMY Technology, Inc. (TMYTEK) is an innovator and a game-changer that delivers the breakthroughs of millimeter-wave solutions in 5G/B5G and satellite communication applications to worldwide clients. As a leading technology developer, TMYTEK enables people’s everyday life with better connectivity from our clients’ products. By transforming the mmWave RF fronted with innovative devices, inventing ready-to-use beamforming development kit, implementing phased arrays with modern Antenna-in-Package (AiP) technology, and redefining the OTA testing methodology, TMYTEK empowers industrial inventions to market faster. Together with our global partners and allies, we make historical firsts and positively impact society. Find out more from tmytek.com

BlueX Trade, Inc. operates an online freight marketplace that connects carriers, trade service providers, and shippers. The company's digital platform allows carriers to monetize their networks while enabling trade service providers to expand their customer reach. It offers enterprise shippers access to top-tier services and competitive rates. Additionally, BlueX provides a Rate Management System (RMS) that automatically updates shippers' spot and contract rates through direct digital connections with ocean carriers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Diamond Bar, California, with an office in Taiwan, BlueX also functions as a trade finance platform that enhances cash flow for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in the global supply chain. By leveraging artificial intelligence, BlueX automates the trade finance process, facilitating streamlined access to capital for buyers and sellers.

Buyandship is a cross-border eCommerce solution that offers global shipping and logistics services to consumers wanting to shop internationally. The company enables customers to obtain postal addresses in various countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Korea, Mainland China, and Taiwan, allowing them to purchase goods affordably from a broad range of markets. By consolidating, aggregating, and load-balancing shipments, Buyandship creates an efficient logistics experience that is often 30-50% cheaper than traditional carriers. The company connects fragmented logistics infrastructures to facilitate seamless shipping directly to consumers' doorsteps, eliminating geographical restrictions and price monopolies. Currently operating in nine countries and reaching over 1.5 million people monthly, Buyandship aims to provide a transparent system that allows both buyers and sellers to focus on products rather than shipping complexities.

SyntheticGestalt develops tools and methods for applied machine learning-based drug discovery, aimed at enhancing research efficiency in the life sciences sector. The company specializes in synthetic biology simulation models that can accurately predict the outcomes of various amino acid arrangements, eliminating the need for time-consuming experimental procedures. By automating and accelerating the drug development process, SyntheticGestalt assists pharmaceutical companies in identifying novel preclinical candidates—chemical compounds with the potential to become new drugs for specific diseases.

BlueX Trade, Inc. operates an online freight marketplace that connects carriers, trade service providers, and shippers. The company's digital platform allows carriers to monetize their networks while enabling trade service providers to expand their customer reach. It offers enterprise shippers access to top-tier services and competitive rates. Additionally, BlueX provides a Rate Management System (RMS) that automatically updates shippers' spot and contract rates through direct digital connections with ocean carriers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Diamond Bar, California, with an office in Taiwan, BlueX also functions as a trade finance platform that enhances cash flow for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in the global supply chain. By leveraging artificial intelligence, BlueX automates the trade finance process, facilitating streamlined access to capital for buyers and sellers.

LAPRAS Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in career-matching solutions for engineers and companies. The company employs machine learning and web crawling technologies to collect publicly available information, enabling the automatic generation of detailed profiles for engineers. This service, known as LAPRAS, provides tailored career opportunities by objectively analyzing technical skills and preferences, creating comprehensive portfolios without requiring additional effort from users. Additionally, LAPRAS SCOUT assists companies in identifying suitable candidates by leveraging the same advanced data analysis techniques. By integrating data from various sources, including technical information-sharing platforms and social media, LAPRAS streamlines the connection between talent and employers.

GliaCloud operates GliaStudio, an AI-driven platform that simplifies video creation by transforming text articles into engaging videos. Utilizing natural language processing, the platform analyzes the content to extract themes and relevant materials from various sources, generating a video script and selecting appropriate video clips, photos, and infographics. This innovative approach enables publishers, marketers, and bloggers, even those with minimal video production experience, to quickly produce customized and dynamic short-form videos. GliaStudio aims to enhance productivity by automating the video creation process, making it accessible and efficient for a wide range of users. Additionally, the platform offers high-quality media assets and templates, further facilitating the video production workflow.

17Media was established in 2015 in Taiwan. Having raised $10m during Series A, 17Media is considered as one of the fastest growing startups in Asia. 17app is a social media app that enables you to livestream, share photos, upload videos and interact with streamers. Celebrities, actors and singers are all live on the app, join us and interact with them. Who knows, you might be the next internet celebrity!

Pakpobox Technology focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of intelligent cabinets that utilize Internet of Things technology. Founded by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, the company aims to enhance last-mile delivery services through its global smart locker network. Pakpobox offers digitized storage facilities that connect users with logistics providers, allowing for efficient storage, tracking of goods, and secure delivery of packages. By providing smart lockers, the company addresses challenges in domestic and international parcel delivery, thereby improving the overall customer experience for e-merchants and enhancing convenience for end users.

Buyandship is a cross-border eCommerce solution that offers global shipping and logistics services to consumers wanting to shop internationally. The company enables customers to obtain postal addresses in various countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Korea, Mainland China, and Taiwan, allowing them to purchase goods affordably from a broad range of markets. By consolidating, aggregating, and load-balancing shipments, Buyandship creates an efficient logistics experience that is often 30-50% cheaper than traditional carriers. The company connects fragmented logistics infrastructures to facilitate seamless shipping directly to consumers' doorsteps, eliminating geographical restrictions and price monopolies. Currently operating in nine countries and reaching over 1.5 million people monthly, Buyandship aims to provide a transparent system that allows both buyers and sellers to focus on products rather than shipping complexities.

MaiCoin is a cryptocurrency platform that offers trading and payment services, primarily focusing on the Asian market. The company aims to simplify the acquisition, holding, and spending of digital currencies, starting with Bitcoin. By providing an online exchange and an investment platform, MaiCoin addresses the needs of underserved markets in the region. Additionally, it offers a merchant services platform that is tailored to local preferences, facilitating the use of digital currencies for real-world transactions.

Strikingly, Inc. is a website development platform founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California. It offers users the ability to create mobile-optimized websites and online stores without needing coding or design skills. The platform features user-friendly tools such as drag-and-drop editing, professional templates, and responsive designs that cater to smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Users can enhance their websites with features like e-commerce capabilities, membership options, and blogging functionalities. Strikingly generates revenue through premium subscription plans, which provide additional benefits such as custom domain connections, the removal of Strikingly branding, and expanded store features. The platform primarily serves small businesses and individuals seeking to establish their online presence and attract customers.

17Media was established in 2015 in Taiwan. Having raised $10m during Series A, 17Media is considered as one of the fastest growing startups in Asia. 17app is a social media app that enables you to livestream, share photos, upload videos and interact with streamers. Celebrities, actors and singers are all live on the app, join us and interact with them. Who knows, you might be the next internet celebrity!

Plum is an e-commerce platform for second-hand fashion products. It works as a one-stop consignment service platform that provides filming, sales, customer service, sale, and a full set of consignment services.

OpenLogi Inc. is a Tokyo-based logistics platform established in December 2013, designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. The company offers an outsourced logistics solution that includes features such as warehouse inspection, storage, shipping, and management of returned merchandise, all accessible through a user-friendly dashboard. By leveraging unused warehouse assets and optimizing logistics operations, OpenLogi provides affordable rates and innovative technology to streamline warehouse control systems. Founded by Hidetsugu Ito, who previously worked on the Japanese magazine subscription service Fujisan.co.jp, OpenLogi aims to address the logistics challenges faced by small e-commerce businesses in Japan.

Beijing Liangzibao Technology Co., Ltd. is an Internet insurance service provider based in Beijing, China. The company operates a B2B2C platform that customizes insurance solutions for both businesses and individuals. Its online platform utilizes advanced technologies such as dynamic premiums and big data actuarial analysis to deliver tailored insurance products. This approach enables clients from various sectors—including education, medical beauty, e-commerce, and shared travel—to reduce costs, mitigate risks, and recognize value in their insurance offerings.

Fanzone Ltd. is a company that provides an innovative online platform designed to assist event organizers in managing transportation for attendees of sports events and live music concerts. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Fanzone's services include organized buses, shared taxis, and navigation to parking, enhancing the overall journey experience for fans. The platform not only facilitates ticket sales but also creates additional revenue streams for organizers through pre-event and post-event services, while simultaneously reducing operational costs. Fanzone fosters a community of engaged fans, which in turn strengthens brand loyalty for producers and promotes sustainable transportation options. The company's experience includes partnerships with major artists and organizations, such as Bon Jovi and UEFA, underscoring its capability to deliver comprehensive event transportation solutions.

GliaCloud operates GliaStudio, an AI-driven platform that simplifies video creation by transforming text articles into engaging videos. Utilizing natural language processing, the platform analyzes the content to extract themes and relevant materials from various sources, generating a video script and selecting appropriate video clips, photos, and infographics. This innovative approach enables publishers, marketers, and bloggers, even those with minimal video production experience, to quickly produce customized and dynamic short-form videos. GliaStudio aims to enhance productivity by automating the video creation process, making it accessible and efficient for a wide range of users. Additionally, the platform offers high-quality media assets and templates, further facilitating the video production workflow.

LAPRAS Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in career-matching solutions for engineers and companies. The company employs machine learning and web crawling technologies to collect publicly available information, enabling the automatic generation of detailed profiles for engineers. This service, known as LAPRAS, provides tailored career opportunities by objectively analyzing technical skills and preferences, creating comprehensive portfolios without requiring additional effort from users. Additionally, LAPRAS SCOUT assists companies in identifying suitable candidates by leveraging the same advanced data analysis techniques. By integrating data from various sources, including technical information-sharing platforms and social media, LAPRAS streamlines the connection between talent and employers.

WealthNavi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in online asset management and risk management services. Through its cloud-based platform, WealthNavi offers robo-advisory services designed to help users find diversified investment opportunities on an international scale. The platform provides comprehensive asset management solutions, including the automatic construction of optimal portfolios, automatic ordering, reserve management, rebalancing, and tax optimization. By leveraging advanced risk management algorithms, WealthNavi aims to assist users in making informed investment decisions while managing their assets effectively.

WealthNavi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in online asset management and risk management services. Through its cloud-based platform, WealthNavi offers robo-advisory services designed to help users find diversified investment opportunities on an international scale. The platform provides comprehensive asset management solutions, including the automatic construction of optimal portfolios, automatic ordering, reserve management, rebalancing, and tax optimization. By leveraging advanced risk management algorithms, WealthNavi aims to assist users in making informed investment decisions while managing their assets effectively.

SORACOM is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing an Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed to facilitate data communication for IoT and M2M (machine-to-machine) devices. The platform leverages scalable cloud technologies running on Amazon Web Services, enabling IoT solution developers to efficiently deploy and enhance their services while accommodating a variety of needs through flexible and customizable options. SORACOM enhances the security and reliability of data transfer across numerous devices and custom protocols, significantly reducing both time-to-market and costs associated with IoT services. Key offerings include SORACOM Air, which provides mobile data communication for IoT devices through its "Air SIM," allowing users to manage settings and monitor data traffic via a web console or API. Additionally, SORACOM Beam enables secure offloading of data from IoT devices to the cloud, ensuring high encryption and remote management capabilities without direct Internet exposure. Since its official launch in September 2015, SORACOM has positioned itself as a comprehensive provider of IoT solutions.

Inklego.com is an online platform for consumer goods.

Inteluck Corporation operates a logistics platform that provides comprehensive fleet management solutions and data-driven services across Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore and with a presence in countries like the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, the company specializes in trucking, distribution, freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customized supply chain services. Inteluck's offerings include fleet GPS tracking, asset tracking, cold chain monitoring, and fleet data analytics. By leveraging the Internet of Things and data analytics, Inteluck helps enterprises optimize resources, reduce logistics costs, and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, the platform supports truckers by facilitating additional deliveries, maximizing revenue, and providing fast payment and financial services, ensuring secure and efficient transactions for all parties involved.

Eyeota is an audience technology platform founded in 2010 that specializes in the intelligent use of data for marketing purposes. The company collaborates with marketers, data owners, and research firms to provide comprehensive and qualified audience data. Its technology platform collects, analyzes, augments, and activates audience data, allowing organizations to make informed business decisions and enhance their marketing strategies. By enabling brands to target their campaigns with precision, Eyeota helps clients deliver relevant content to the right audiences, ultimately increasing revenue potential. The company operates across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

17Media was established in 2015 in Taiwan. Having raised $10m during Series A, 17Media is considered as one of the fastest growing startups in Asia. 17app is a social media app that enables you to livestream, share photos, upload videos and interact with streamers. Celebrities, actors and singers are all live on the app, join us and interact with them. Who knows, you might be the next internet celebrity!

WealthNavi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in online asset management and risk management services. Through its cloud-based platform, WealthNavi offers robo-advisory services designed to help users find diversified investment opportunities on an international scale. The platform provides comprehensive asset management solutions, including the automatic construction of optimal portfolios, automatic ordering, reserve management, rebalancing, and tax optimization. By leveraging advanced risk management algorithms, WealthNavi aims to assist users in making informed investment decisions while managing their assets effectively.

MoSeeker is an AI-driven social recruitment platform that specializes in providing technology solutions for talent acquisition teams. Launched in 2014 and based in Shanghai, China, MoSeeker enhances the recruitment process by helping organizations identify, attract, and engage potential candidates through its cloud-based platform. The platform integrates seamlessly with various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), such as Taleo, Kenexa, Lumesse, and SuccessFactors. By leveraging artificial intelligence, MoSeeker aims to improve recruitment efficiency while simultaneously reducing associated costs, ultimately streamlining the hiring process for its users.

WealthNavi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in online asset management and risk management services. Through its cloud-based platform, WealthNavi offers robo-advisory services designed to help users find diversified investment opportunities on an international scale. The platform provides comprehensive asset management solutions, including the automatic construction of optimal portfolios, automatic ordering, reserve management, rebalancing, and tax optimization. By leveraging advanced risk management algorithms, WealthNavi aims to assist users in making informed investment decisions while managing their assets effectively.

YUSI.TV is an online music education platform based in Shanghai, China, specializing in art-related educational services. The company operates 'Yusi Ketang', a software application that offers a range of online art course videos. This platform allows users to access educational content across various devices, including smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets, and computers, making it convenient for learners to engage in art education from different locations and contexts. By focusing on delivering quality online teaching services, YUSI.TV caters to the diverse learning needs of its users.

LESDO operates a social networking application designed to enhance the lives of lesbians by facilitating connections and fostering community. Developed under the Beijing Music Degree Technological and Cultural Limited, the application enables users to meet others in their vicinity, thereby promoting social engagement. The team behind LESDO comprises experienced professionals from prominent technology companies, including Google, Tencent, Alibaba, and Sina. Their mission is to leverage technology to build both online and offline communities, ultimately improving the living environment for their users.

Qubena is an educational technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions. The platform is designed to assess each child's strengths and weaknesses, providing personalized learning experiences. By utilizing AI, Qubena develops software that enables students to address study-related queries online. Additionally, the platform assists parents by analyzing their children's performance, highlighting both areas of improvement and strengths. This approach aims to enhance the educational experience for students while offering valuable insights to parents.

Lewaimai, founded in 2013 and based in Nanshan, China, operates an online-to-offline (O2O) service platform that connects consumers with local businesses. The company specializes in providing O2O software and Software as a Service (SaaS) products that facilitate takeaway services, errands, intra-city delivery, and classified information. Its technology enables catering companies and other merchants to manage customer orders efficiently through various channels, including wireless printers and mobile applications. By streamlining the ordering process, Lewaimai helps businesses reduce operational costs and enhance service efficiency, catering to the growing demand for convenient and accessible local services.

OpenLogi Inc. is a Tokyo-based logistics platform established in December 2013, designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. The company offers an outsourced logistics solution that includes features such as warehouse inspection, storage, shipping, and management of returned merchandise, all accessible through a user-friendly dashboard. By leveraging unused warehouse assets and optimizing logistics operations, OpenLogi provides affordable rates and innovative technology to streamline warehouse control systems. Founded by Hidetsugu Ito, who previously worked on the Japanese magazine subscription service Fujisan.co.jp, OpenLogi aims to address the logistics challenges faced by small e-commerce businesses in Japan.

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Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers in the luxury fashion sector. It collaborates with over 1,000 independent boutiques and luxury brands, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce website that enables these retailers to showcase their inventories to nearly a million active customers. Farfetch's technology infrastructure is designed to facilitate the luxury fashion ecosystem, featuring an API-enabled proprietary technology stack that supports applications, services, and data management. The platform also includes the Browns stores and the New Guard Group, enhancing its retail capabilities. Farfetch generates revenue by charging a commission on sales made through its marketplace, typically exceeding 30%.

SORACOM is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing an Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed to facilitate data communication for IoT and M2M (machine-to-machine) devices. The platform leverages scalable cloud technologies running on Amazon Web Services, enabling IoT solution developers to efficiently deploy and enhance their services while accommodating a variety of needs through flexible and customizable options. SORACOM enhances the security and reliability of data transfer across numerous devices and custom protocols, significantly reducing both time-to-market and costs associated with IoT services. Key offerings include SORACOM Air, which provides mobile data communication for IoT devices through its "Air SIM," allowing users to manage settings and monitor data traffic via a web console or API. Additionally, SORACOM Beam enables secure offloading of data from IoT devices to the cloud, ensuring high encryption and remote management capabilities without direct Internet exposure. Since its official launch in September 2015, SORACOM has positioned itself as a comprehensive provider of IoT solutions.

FARFETCH is a fashion marketplace with curated shops and brands from around the world. FARFETCH brings the most recent items from shops and brands directly to customers.

Freee is a developer of cloud-based accounting software designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Japan. Launched in March 2013 and originally named CFO K.K., the company was founded by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led SMB marketing for Google in the Asia Pacific region. Freee's automated online accounting software seamlessly syncs with bank accounts, allowing users to automatically categorize entries and generate financial reports. In addition to its core accounting product, Freee also offers cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at approximately 980 JPY per month. Freee gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad in 2013, a prestigious demo event in Japan.

MixerBox Inc, founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, is a developer of a mobile application platform designed to enhance daily living through a suite of essential applications. The company focuses on creating a comprehensive super-app that consolidates various functionalities, including live social maps, a web browser, a streaming service, alarm tunes, and a news dashboard. This approach allows users to access multiple services seamlessly within a single application, eliminating the need to switch between different apps. By leveraging artificial intelligence, MixerBox aims to simplify and enrich the user experience, making it easier for individuals to manage their daily tasks and access information.

Smart Education, Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on developing educational applications aimed at enhancing the learning experience for children. One of its flagship products is the "Rhythm Book," a music app available for smartphones and tablets that allows children to learn rhythm by tapping instruments along with popular songs and nursery rhymes in both English and Japanese. The app features over 100 songs, recorded in high-quality studio settings, to stimulate young minds. It is designed for interactive play between parents and children, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Users can purchase additional songs online, which can be shared across devices linked to the same Apple ID via iCloud. Through its innovative applications, Smart Education seeks to simplify the learning process and support children's intellectual development.

ONE of THEM, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in professional IT business development services since its founding in 2011. The company's offerings include game development and operational support, system development both domestically and offshore, creative direction, smartphone application development and management, as well as movie production. Additionally, ONE of THEM provides business consulting and project management services, assisting businesses with strategy planning, execution, and operations in areas such as new business consulting and AI development. Through its diverse range of services, the company aims to facilitate successful experiences and promote growth in revenue and productivity for its clients.

TechTemple Group Co., Ltd. is a Beijing-based company established in 2002 that specializes in providing co-working spaces and entrepreneurial support services. The company focuses on fostering startup growth by offering incubation services, including mentorship and access to resources for early-stage organizations. TechTemple aims to create a collaborative environment conducive to innovation and business development. By supporting entrepreneurs with essential infrastructure and guidance, TechTemple plays a vital role in the startup ecosystem in China.

Xibao is a leading company in China that specializes in online marketing solutions for eCommerce businesses, particularly those advertising on Taobao, the world's largest eCommerce platform. The company offers a platform that enhances the effectiveness of marketing advertisements, allowing brands to optimize their marketing expenditures and improve sales performance. By focusing on domestic brands, Xibao helps enterprises increase their return on investment and enhance customer service management, thereby boosting overall brand value in a competitive market.

OrderWithMe is an online group buying platform established in 2011 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company focuses on simplifying the consumer market by offering supply chain solutions that enhance group purchasing experiences. By leveraging collective buying power, OrderWithMe enables customers to access better pricing and products. This innovative approach not only streamlines the purchasing process but also fosters a sense of community among users, allowing them to benefit from economies of scale. Through its platform, OrderWithMe aims to transform the way consumers engage with the market, making shopping more efficient and cost-effective.

Data.ai is a decision-making platform focused on the mobile app economy, offering insights into app performance and competitive market analysis. By combining users' app analytics with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, Data.ai delivers a 360-degree view of mobile business dynamics. The platform is utilized by over 90 percent of the top 100 app publishers and has supported more than 700,000 apps, with notable clients including Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, and Tencent. Data.ai has tracked over 83 billion downloads and generated over $25 billion in gross revenues, establishing itself as an industry leader. The company employs over 300 people and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in major cities worldwide. Its proprietary mobile performance score (MPS) provides valuable insights that help brands optimize their applications and enhance digital experiences, facilitating growth in the competitive mobile market.

36Kr Holdings Inc. is a Beijing-based company that provides content and business services tailored for participants in the new economy of the People's Republic of China. Founded in 2010, it focuses on creating and distributing a variety of content, including insightful reports and timely updates across sectors such as technology, consumer goods, and healthcare. The company's business services encompass online advertising, integrated marketing, offline events, and consultancy, in addition to subscription services for individuals and organizations. With a comprehensive service model, 36Kr aims to support entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by facilitating information sharing, financing matchmaking, and access to funding. The company has established itself as a significant player in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, having assisted over 20,000 startups and helped secure financing for approximately 4,000 firms. Its online platform currently hosts over 90,000 startup projects, providing crucial support to innovative businesses in China.

Pinkoi is a social e-commerce platform headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2009 by Peter Yen, Mike Lee, and Maibelle Lin. It facilitates the sale of unique products, including clothing, accessories, electronics, and home goods, directly from designers and artists to consumers. The platform, available both on web and mobile app, is focused on the Asian market, with products sourced from China, Japan, and the United States.

Freee is a developer of cloud-based accounting software designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Japan. Launched in March 2013 and originally named CFO K.K., the company was founded by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led SMB marketing for Google in the Asia Pacific region. Freee's automated online accounting software seamlessly syncs with bank accounts, allowing users to automatically categorize entries and generate financial reports. In addition to its core accounting product, Freee also offers cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at approximately 980 JPY per month. Freee gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad in 2013, a prestigious demo event in Japan.

Muse & Co. Ltd. is a Tokyo-based online fashion retailer that specializes in women's clothing and accessories. Founded in 2012, the company targets young, professional women who seek high-quality fashion items. Muse & Co. employs a flash-sales business model, offering high-end brands at significant discounts to attract savvy shoppers. As of March 31, 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Mixi, Inc. Through its platform, Muse & Co. aims to cater to the stylish preferences of its clientele while providing access to premium fashion at competitive prices.