Peace Tech Lab
Corporate Round in 2024
A technology company developing a mobile application that facilitates peer-to-peer lending and borrowing of consumer goods. The platform optimizes matching using algorithms, enabling users to access products in the sharing economy.
Switch Media Lab
Funding Round in 2021
Switch Media Lab is a specialized survey panel focused on television viewing, offering robust data management to ensure panel quality. The company has developed a platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of television advertisements by leveraging personalized viewer data. This platform analyzes various parameters, such as viewer age and gender, to identify and target specific audiences. By enabling clients to run targeted advertising campaigns, Switch Media Lab helps improve the efficiency of TV commercials. Additionally, the platform allows users to access viewer ratings for current TV programs, providing valuable insights into audience engagement.
Research and Innovation
Venture Round in 2021
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based market research company established in 2011, specializing in providing marketing research and information services through the Internet. The company offers a range of services, including barcode research, promotional programs, brand image association surveys, and consumer investigations. Its platforms, under the CODE and Mycomment brands, facilitate insights into consumer behavior, promotional effectiveness, and market trends. Research and Innovation serves diverse sectors such as food, beauty, retail, finance, and entertainment, helping clients understand consumer preferences and improve their strategies. By utilizing data analysis, the company empowers businesses to anticipate market trends and enhance revenue growth.
SIRU+
Venture Round in 2021
SIRU+ is a health management application that uses consumer purchasing data to provide nutritional status and insights. The platform integrates shopping data, offers nutritional diagnosis, and features point-earning challenges to help users manage their diet, track nutrient intake, and improve overall health through everyday shopping activities.
CureApp, Inc. is a Tokyo-based digital health startup founded in 2014, specializing in the development of mobile applications aimed at treating various diseases. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to healthcare, particularly with its nicotine addiction treatment app launched in February 2015, which was developed in collaboration with the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Keio University’s School of Medicine. CureApp’s platform not only promotes clinical trials but also focuses on providing real-time, personalized guidance for lifestyle diseases through a cloud-based system that analyzes daily activity logs. This enables patients to manage their conditions more effectively, addressing health issues that are often overlooked by traditional medications and devices.
connectome.design
Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, connectome.design is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in AI-driven technology consulting, research & development, and data analysis platforms. They assist businesses in solving problems using AI technologies and help launch new ventures leveraging customer data and AI.
Mentalhealth Technologies
Venture Round in 2018
Mental Health Technologies is a company focused on enhancing mental health through various solutions aimed at employees and the broader workforce. It offers standardized measures to support mental well-being, which is a crucial aspect of overall health management. In addition to its mental health solutions, the company also provides medical career support and engages in digital marketing initiatives. By integrating these services, Mental Health Technologies aims to foster a healthier work environment and promote the importance of mental health in professional settings.
Research and Innovation
Venture Round in 2018
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based market research company established in 2011, specializing in providing marketing research and information services through the Internet. The company offers a range of services, including barcode research, promotional programs, brand image association surveys, and consumer investigations. Its platforms, under the CODE and Mycomment brands, facilitate insights into consumer behavior, promotional effectiveness, and market trends. Research and Innovation serves diverse sectors such as food, beauty, retail, finance, and entertainment, helping clients understand consumer preferences and improve their strategies. By utilizing data analysis, the company empowers businesses to anticipate market trends and enhance revenue growth.
Meuron
Venture Round in 2018
Meuron is a Tokyo-based technology company that develops AI-powered applications for healthful eating and dining. Its CALNA assistant uses user lifestyle and hobby data to suggest products and menus, including restaurant options, convenience stores, and recipes, to support healthier choices. The company also develops smartphone applications and a food comparison platform for the food and beverage sector, with capabilities to automatically create diet menus and support craft beer initiatives. Founded in 2014, Meuron focuses on practical, user-friendly tools that combine nutrition guidance with decision support for consumers and industry players.
Research and Innovation
Venture Round in 2017
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based market research company established in 2011, specializing in providing marketing research and information services through the Internet. The company offers a range of services, including barcode research, promotional programs, brand image association surveys, and consumer investigations. Its platforms, under the CODE and Mycomment brands, facilitate insights into consumer behavior, promotional effectiveness, and market trends. Research and Innovation serves diverse sectors such as food, beauty, retail, finance, and entertainment, helping clients understand consumer preferences and improve their strategies. By utilizing data analysis, the company empowers businesses to anticipate market trends and enhance revenue growth.
ReasonWhy
Venture Round in 2017
ReasonWhy Inc., founded on July 7, 2011, is a Japan-based company that specializes in healthcare IT services. The company offers a suite of innovative solutions designed to enhance communication and information access within the medical field. Its key services include Whytlink, a social network tailored for medical professionals; Findme, an online platform that connects patients with doctors for second opinions; WhytPlot, a big-data analysis tool aimed at pharmaceutical manufacturers; and yourHospital, a search engine that helps users find specialist hospitals. Through these services, ReasonWhy aims to improve healthcare delivery and facilitate better patient outcomes.
Agile Media Network
Venture Round in 2017
Agile Media Network Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in conversational marketing and advertisement distribution in Japan. Founded in 2007, it operates as an advertising network and blog marketing firm, partnering with prominent blogs and social media platforms to deliver effective marketing solutions. The company is recognized for its comprehensive services, including managing banner ad sales, organizing large-scale blogger meetings, and hosting web industry events. One notable event was WISH 2009, which showcased startups and attracted over 400 attendees. Agile Media Network is one of the largest companies of its kind in Japan, providing innovative marketing services that leverage the Internet and digital platforms.
Marketing Applications
Corporate Round in 2016
Marketing Applications, Inc. is a leading provider of market research solutions, specializing in online panels across Asia and comprehensive research services worldwide. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Singapore, the company delivers a robust platform that supports researchers through cloud-based survey systems, tabulation tools, and consumer panels. Its clientele encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including market research firms, media and advertising agencies, consumer goods manufacturers, consulting firms, and financial institutions. The company has established itself as a key player in the marketing research field, serving over 200 companies in Japan alone and facilitating advanced analysis and insights to help businesses effectively conduct surveys and interpret data.
Consumer Search HK
Acquisition in 2013
Consumer Search, a sophisticated market research consultancy, was established in 1982 and offers comprehensive market research services to a diverse range of clients. Our services reach many parts of the Asia Pacific region. Members of the research, data-processing and fieldwork staffs all possess the expertise in specialist research fields. With over two decades of solid experience, we are confident and competent in providing first-class optimum services.
Our mission, No Compromise on Quality, best illustrates our working culture. We aim at delivering Quality and Flexible services to our clients who wish to discover the Regional markets.
To fulfill our mission "No Compromise on Quality", Consumer Search has obtained remarkable qualifications from well-known organizations worldwide:
ISO9001:2008 certification issued by the Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Ltd (LRQA)
ISO accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and the American National Standards Institute – the American Society for Quality National Accreditation Board (ANAB), on our quality management system (QMS) about our marketing research consultancy services in Hong Kong
Comply with ICC/ESOMAR International Code of Marketing and Social Research Practice
Member of China Marketing Research Association (CMRA)
Member of Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA)
Member of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC)
We started our business in Mainland China in 1994 and are a member of China Marketing Research Association (CMRA). We currently have offices in Bejing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong as well as an extensive network of affiliates in major Asia-Pacific countries.
Over the years we have built up a prestigious client base and is particularly competent in serving multinational companies, government and semi-governmental departments. We are always improving our team to accommodate the growing needs of clients.
Japan Medical Information Research Institute
Acquisition in 2012
Japan Medical Information Research Institute focuses on the collection, analysis, and marketing of medical information. The organization provides consulting services to help clients understand and utilize medical data effectively. Through its expertise in medical information, the institute aims to enhance the decision-making processes within the healthcare sector.