Pickupon
Seed Round in 2022
Pickupon is a software-as-a-service company focused on developing and managing cloud-based IP phone services. The company offers a platform that automatically transcribes calls, providing quantitative analysis of conversion data. Its system not only captures primary information during calls but also records the emotional tone of conversations. This functionality allows users to share insights seamlessly across teams, facilitating the analysis of multiple utterances and helping clients identify trends and implement strategic responses. By combining transcription with advanced analytics, Pickupon enhances the ability of organizations to improve communication effectiveness and drive performance outcomes.
ventus Japan
Series A in 2021
Ventus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2017 that operates a fan engagement platform known as Whooop. This platform allows users to become members of sports teams through collaborations with professional athletes and teams. Ventus specializes in enabling the issuance and collection of electronic trading cards, which fans can purchase online. By integrating sports and entertainment content, the company creates a unique experience that fosters connections between fans and athletes, enhancing the overall enjoyment of sports engagement.
BraveSoft
Venture Round in 2021
BraveSoft is a software company specializing in contract development services and event management. They offer UI/UX design, application development, app push notifications, and technical research services.
Indigames
Venture Round in 2021
Indigames offers game development engine services, game publishing, game development, and 3D design studio services. Their customers' inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.
Timeleap
Seed Round in 2021
Timeleap is an IT company that develops remote customer service solutions. Its system enables businesses to serve customers at multiple locations from anywhere, using face-to-face interactions, as well as through robots and virtual characters in multiple languages, with a small staff. The technology reduces labor costs, increases efficiency, and lowers infection risk for customers and staff across retail, hospitality, and other service industries.
Micoworks
Corporate Round in 2021
Micoworks is a marketing tool that facilitates communication and optimizes the customer experience through personalization.
Flier
Venture Round in 2021
Flier is a platform that develops and operates a web-based service providing information and summaries about a wide range of books. The service hosts a website where users can access concise book summaries and related details to support learning and decision making. Flier also offers Flier Business, a corporate HR development service centered on book summaries to promote both individual growth and organizational capability.
MiddleField
Series B in 2020
MiddleField Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the e-commerce automotive sector. Established in 2015, it operates several online platforms designed to enhance the car ownership experience. Notably, it offers Motagare, which facilitates the purchasing and installation of car parts, and MotaGare, which focuses on the delivery of car parts. Additionally, MiddleField provides Motorz, a platform that gathers and shares information related to cars, motorcycles, and the racing industry. By creating a community-centric approach, MiddleField aims to transform car ownership into an engaging and entertaining experience for automotive enthusiasts.
Noco Company
Venture Round in 2020
NOCO, based in Solon, Ohio, has been a leader in the battery industry since its establishment in 1914, when it introduced a revolutionary battery corrosion preventative. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative products, including the NOCO Genius, NOCO Boost, and various NOCO Accessories. These products are recognized for their high standards in design, performance, and safety, marking a significant advancement in battery technology. NOCO is also committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, actively promoting diversity and offering equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Vivid Garden
Series B in 2020
Vivid Garden Inc. is an agriculture company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. It operates as an online marketplace that connects producers with consumers and restaurants, enabling direct sales of farm products, ingredients, and flowers. The company manages several platforms, including Tabe Choku, which facilitates consumer-to-consumer sales of agricultural products, and Tabe Choku Pro, a specialized service for restaurants to order ingredients. Additionally, Vivid Garden offers Eat Chok, a platform designed to support farmers in delivering their products to office locations. Through these initiatives, Vivid Garden aims to streamline the distribution of fresh produce while enhancing access for both consumers and businesses.
Crevo
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Crevo operates a web-based platform for language-free open-crowdsourcing contests. This enables users worldwide to find custom designs tailored to their needs.
Flare is a technology company that provides a platform for drivers to monetize their vehicle usage through an advertising network, delivering automobile advertisements using the latest technology. It also offers IT services including cloud-based analytics, safety drive management, and branding services through its platform, helping clients optimize advertising impact and monitor performance.
Crafter is now a member of Monex Group! Crafter provides Crew, a team collaboration tool powered by GPT-3 and CraftChat. CraftChat is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in enterprises to automate acquiring leads and providing best customer experience in your absence.We remove the trouble of spending lots of money on online marketing and make better conversions. If you are using CraftChat, users don’t have to visit the website, it comes to you on your social media advertisements. CraftChat delivers more solid targeting based on social media activity and profiles.
Ukka
Venture Round in 2019
Ukka is an ag-tech company that operates an online procurement and supply-chain platform for agricultural, fisheries, and processed-ingredient sectors. The platform connects producers and buyers, enabling the listing and purchase of food-processing raw materials and finished products, and provides a single line from raw-material sourcing to processing to streamline operations. Based in Tokyo and founded in 2017, Ukka aims to shorten supply chains, improve efficiency, and support farmers, fishery operators, and manufacturers in sourcing and coordinating materials and processing.
Vivid Garden
Series A in 2019
Vivid Garden Inc. is an agriculture company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. It operates as an online marketplace that connects producers with consumers and restaurants, enabling direct sales of farm products, ingredients, and flowers. The company manages several platforms, including Tabe Choku, which facilitates consumer-to-consumer sales of agricultural products, and Tabe Choku Pro, a specialized service for restaurants to order ingredients. Additionally, Vivid Garden offers Eat Chok, a platform designed to support farmers in delivering their products to office locations. Through these initiatives, Vivid Garden aims to streamline the distribution of fresh produce while enhancing access for both consumers and businesses.
Three-Is
Venture Round in 2019
Three-Is is an AI-based business technology strategy consultant and AI utilization system design development support.
Picki Inc. is a Japan-based company established in 2017, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of women's apparel through its direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform. Headquartered in Shibuya-ku, the company focuses on facilitating apparel consignment management and digital promotion. By leveraging social media and technology, Picki enables brand influencers to effectively create and promote their own fashion brands. The company's online platform not only simplifies the management of personal information but also enhances the overall shopping experience for customers.
Flare is a technology company that provides a platform for drivers to monetize their vehicle usage through an advertising network, delivering automobile advertisements using the latest technology. It also offers IT services including cloud-based analytics, safety drive management, and branding services through its platform, helping clients optimize advertising impact and monitor performance.
Taskey
Venture Round in 2019
Taskey, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing software for novelists and illustrators to create stories. The company aims to foster a community for smartphone novelists, expanding the creation and sharing of literary works globally. Through its innovative platform, Taskey provides tools and resources that facilitate the storytelling process, catering to the needs of both emerging and established writers in the digital age.
Freecracy Việt Nam
Venture Round in 2019
Freecracy Việt Nam operates a business web application that focuses on enhancing employment opportunities for users through a personalized approach. The platform allows individuals to explore and access job vacancies across various employment types, including full-time, freelance, and part-time positions, tailored to their skills and interests. By delivering real-time updates on career opportunities, crowdsourced jobs, events, and relevant news, Freecracy aims to connect job seekers—whether freelancers, side-workers, or traditional employees—with the information and resources they need to advance their careers effectively.
Breaker
Venture Round in 2019
Breaker Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a company that specializes in creating videos and movies for promotional purposes. Their services include film production, TV program production, commercial (CM) production, influencer marketing, inbound marketing, artist management, event planning, and video analysis tools. Breaker is particularly focused on cross-border marketing, leveraging overseas influencer marketing on global media platforms to reach international audiences effectively.
quatre
Venture Round in 2019
Quatre Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in operating a promotional platform that connects product owners with distribution facilities for sampling or display purposes. This platform enables businesses to reach potential customers through word-of-mouth and social networking, enhancing their product visibility and accessibility. Additionally, Quatre offers shipping services to facilitate the transportation of products between owners and distribution facilities.
Stayway
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Stayway operates an online platform offering travel information and cross-typed search services. It specializes in comparing accommodations such as hotels, private residences, and guest houses across various websites.
Frich
Venture Round in 2019
Frich Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that offers peer-to-peer insurance services, focusing on mutual support for organizations and businesses in sectors that are challenging to insure through traditional means. The company provides a range of insurance solutions, including support for sports injuries, daily injuries, and pet-related incidents. By leveraging a peer-to-peer model, Frich aims to create a community-driven approach to risk management and financial protection, catering to the unique needs of its clients.
Otobank
Venture Round in 2018
Otobank Inc. is an IT services company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2004. It specializes in the development and distribution of audio content through an online platform, enabling users to access a wide range of digital media. The company's offerings include audiobooks, digital magazines, news, and comics, as well as various types of voice content. Otobank aims to provide quality digital content at affordable prices, allowing customers to enjoy their products from anywhere.
Bitkey develops a smart lock system that uses blockchain technology and encryption. Its digital key infrastructure enables secure access control for homes, offices, and hotels. Founded in 2018, Bitkey is headquartered in Chuo-ku, Japan.
DogHuggy
Venture Round in 2018
DogHuggy is an online marketplace that connects pet owners with dog sitters, offering a solution for those who need care for their pets while traveling or otherwise occupied. The platform employs a matching service that identifies suitable dog hosts based on a thorough vetting process, which includes scanning government-issued ID cards and conducting preliminary interviews. This ensures a reliable and safe environment for pets. Once a match is made, the pet owner can request a reservation with the selected dog host, facilitating a seamless experience for both parties. DogHuggy aims to provide peace of mind for pet owners by ensuring their dogs are well cared for in a home-like setting.
Palsbots
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2015, Palsbots Inc. specializes in developing software applications for robots. The company creates content management systems, social networking platforms for robot interaction, and communication engines to facilitate robots' engagement with society. Additionally, they offer IT consultancy services and support the integration of robot technologies into existing systems.
8bank is a digital currency management platform.
Media Breast
Venture Round in 2018
Media Breast is a comedy and video production company that specializes in delivering high-quality content at an affordable price. The company operates an in-house media production and distribution platform, allowing it to produce a wide array of comedy content tailored for various platforms, including television, airlines, hotels, hospitals, and social media. By leveraging its management agency, Media Breast enables customers to easily access and enjoy their favorite comedy videos online. With a focus on video production, program production, and YouTube content, the company aims to meet diverse entertainment needs within the digital landscape.
Shuminavi
Venture Round in 2018
Shuminavi is a developer of an online skill development platform that facilitates connections between classroom organizers and individuals seeking to engage in various lessons and workshops. The company provides a comprehensive portal that caters to hobby classrooms, allowing users to explore opportunities in diverse activities such as language learning, cooking, flower arrangement, and sports. By offering easy access to a wide range of learning experiences, Shuminavi aims to enrich the personal and educational growth of its users, promoting skill development and community engagement.
Voyage Sync Games
Venture Round in 2018
Voyage Sync Games is an IT company that publishes games with advanced technology It provides a real-time strategy game that incorporates various strategic elements, such as terrain and weather while operating multiple units in real-time. It offers a wide range of services in the development of mobile games
AI CROSS
Venture Round in 2017
AI CROSS Inc. is a Tokyo-based service company founded in 2015 that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance communication between enterprises and their customers. As a leading messaging service provider in Japan, AI CROSS offers a comprehensive 2-way SMS service, benefiting from direct connections with all major carriers in the country. This allows the company to deliver high-quality messaging solutions to a diverse array of clients, including SMS aggregators, application developers, and businesses in sectors such as finance and human resources. In addition to its messaging services, AI CROSS provides innovative products like AIX Message SMS, a corporate SMS service, and InCircle, a business chatbot solution, both designed to improve operational efficiency for its customers.
Generic Solution
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2006, Generic Solution specializes in software distribution services. The company offers GS8 software for information retrieval and machine learning, along with distributed computing services, data model design, and data analysis to help clients achieve measurable outcomes.
Bridge Co. Ltd. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in mobile communication services for international tourists visiting Japan. It operates the "Trip Free" service, which provides free 50MB data SIM cards to inbound visitors, enabling them to access tourist information through the company's portal website. In addition to offering basic internet connectivity, users can increase their data allowance at no cost by making restaurant reservations through the Trip Free platform. Founded in 2016, Bridge Co. Ltd. leverages its expertise in web marketing to address the challenges faced by businesses and deliver tailored solutions.
OMEGA Japan
Seed Round in 2017
OMEGA Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in advertisement delivery technology that leverages big data and artificial intelligence. The company has developed a platform for managing advertisement networks, enabling businesses to present advertisements that resonate with users. By utilizing its independently collected data and advanced distribution technology, OMEGA aims to enhance user experience by delivering relevant and engaging content. This focus on bridging the advertising landscape with user satisfaction underscores the company's commitment to supporting the Internet ecosystem since its inception.
Amazia
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2009, Amazia is a global manga platform that operates and manages manga applications worldwide. It offers Manga BANG!, a service providing a wide range of manga titles for users, and Manga Epic!, allowing manga artists to showcase their work.
Fuller is a Japan-based software development company that builds mobile applications and provides data analytics and internet media services. Its offerings include App Ape Analytics, a mobile app analytics and market research platform, and App Ape Lab, which provides real-time market trends and insights for app developers. The company supports clients with planning mobile-focused business models, conducting competitor research, developing and operating apps, analyzing usage data, and delivering tailored reports. Founded in 2011, Fuller operates in the Japanese market.
IROYA Japan
Venture Round in 2016
IROYA K.K. is an apparel IT venture company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in selling a wide range of products for both men and women, including tops, outerwear, pants, skirts, underwear, shoes, accessories, hats, bags, cosmetics, legwear, tableware, watches, and books. In addition to its retail offerings, IROYA K.K. provides omni-channel and data consulting services, connecting consumers to create a new market in the apparel industry. Products are available through both physical stores and an online platform, enhancing accessibility for customers.
IT Realize
Venture Round in 2016
IT Realize is a fintech company that provides business support services and develops a personal finance management application designed to make finance accessible to all. The application supports cashless payment systems, banking app functionality, and credit card management, and periodically releases seasonal services to expand personal finance capabilities. It enables users to check deposit account details and centrally manage multiple credit cards, helping them oversee their finances efficiently and at a relatively low cost.
umami.me
Seed Round in 2016
Order Food in English at Restaurant in Japan
umami will help you
Find menu you can eat and order in your own language
Communicate with non-English speaking staff when you order
Find coupons and get discount or reward
Since its launch back in April of 2015, the Umami mobile app has been adopted by about 250 restaurants in Japan. The app allows restaurants to provide their menu in English, Chinese (simplified and traditional) and Korean as well as Japanese, attract customers through coupons, and spread words using social network services so that they can better reach out to foreign visitors. For customers, it helps them find restaurants following their dining preference using a recommendation feature, making orders at a restaurant in their mother tongue and choosing allergy-free or halal food menus.
Tripla
Venture Round in 2016
Tripla is a prominent IT service provider in Japan, specializing in solutions for various industries including hospitality, transportation, and retail. The company focuses on enhancing the travel experience for tourists by offering a platform that allows for seamless reservations in multiple languages through chat and voice interfaces. Tripla's AI-driven chatbot delivers effective BPO services, facilitating cost reduction in daily inquiries while providing multilingual support. This service has gained popularity among clients, which include hotels and transportation companies. Additionally, Tripla offers a hotel reservation engine that features an OTA price comparison tool and an automatic best rate adjustment function. This innovation has led to a notable increase in in-house reservations and has positively impacted profitability for its customers.
JION
Venture Round in 2016
JION Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016, operating as a subsidiary of Vector Inc. It focuses on lifestyle media, specifically targeting adult men by providing a magazine delivered by women and a web platform that offers various lifestyle information. JION aims to integrate both the external appearance and internal aspects of lifestyle, catering to the interests and needs of its audience. In addition to its media offerings, the company is involved in advertising and public relations consulting, further enhancing its engagement with lifestyle branding and marketing.
Maneo
Venture Round in 2016
Maneo, established in 2007, is a Japanese financial services company based in Tokyo. It operates a pioneering online social lending marketplace, enabling users to borrow and lend money through an auction-based system. The platform facilitates secure, user-friendly peer-to-peer lending, fostering a community where individuals can communicate and engage in financial transactions. Maneo is a subsidiary of NLHD Co., Ltd.
Torico
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2005, Torico operates an online platform selling books, e-books, and manga-related products. It is headquartered in Chisoda, Timis.
Repro
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, Repro develops a mobile analytics solution that provides insights into app users' behavior through play-by-play videos. It offers application growth support consulting and in-app messaging services to improve conversion rates and enhance user engagement.
DigitAddress
Seed Round in 2016
DigitAddress Inc. concentrates on personal information protection.
Founded in 2012, Coconala operates an online platform where users can buy and sell knowledge, skills, and experience from willing teachers. Services offered include fortune-telling, mental anguish relief, illustration, design, hobby consultation, and travel advice.
CaSy
Venture Round in 2015
CaSy specializes in general household cleaning services, including room cleaning and bathroom/kitchen hygiene.
Amazia
Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2009, Amazia is a global manga platform that operates and manages manga applications worldwide. It offers Manga BANG!, a service providing a wide range of manga titles for users, and Manga Epic!, allowing manga artists to showcase their work.
M0mentum
Venture Round in 2015
Monitoring and countermeasures for fraudulent online Advertising transactions in Japan for the first time.
DoubleL
Corporate Round in 2015
DoubleL, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development and global distribution of Japanese pop culture content, including manga, anime, and games. The company provides e-book applications and offers services in content rights management, web media business, electronic distribution, and advertising. By focusing on these areas, DoubleL aims to facilitate the international promotion of Japanese art and culture, helping creators effectively reach a broader audience.
Valise is a Japan-based company that provides media, video production, promotional support, and management services to businesses.
Valise
Venture Round in 2015
Valise provides insider access & unique experiences to the modern day internationalist. A perfect jump start to who & what is hot in creative capitals. At its core is the Valise Society - a global private members association for innovative leaders of the creative class.
Accela
Venture Round in 2015
Accela, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing mobile applications and web-based services with a focus on romance-themed content. The firm creates various applications, including love simulation and horoscope apps, as well as e-books for smart speakers. In addition to its app development, Accela offers advisory services and consulting tailored to businesses, assisting with project management, business launches, and promotional strategies. Through its innovative use of technology, Accela aims to enhance user experiences and contribute positively to personal development and social interactions.
Amazia
Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2009, Amazia is a global manga platform that operates and manages manga applications worldwide. It offers Manga BANG!, a service providing a wide range of manga titles for users, and Manga Epic!, allowing manga artists to showcase their work.
byus & Co., Ltd is a Japan-based company that offers a specialized platform for customized news services. The platform integrates various facts and opinions, providing users with a comprehensive overview of current events and topics of interest. Additionally, byus operates a question-and-answer site that allows users to access tailored news descriptions, enhancing their ability to stay informed about relevant issues. Through its innovative approach, byus aims to simplify information retrieval and improve user engagement with news content.
MtGox.us
Venture Round in 2014
MtGox.us is a crypto currency exchange.
Game strategy complete picture book
Seed Round in 2014
Game strategy complete picture book is an online platform that offers news and information regarding games such as app and online games.
One of a kind
Venture Round in 2014
One of a kind operates a real estate focused online platform and provides web development and consulting services for real estate clients. It offers data services including mansion data downloads, real estate technology onboarding, and solutions in big data and artificial intelligence. It also runs a real estate review site with information on condominiums and apartments, including market prices, asset values, reviews, and sales appraisals, complemented by real estate consulting to help businesses enhance market presence and deliver comprehensive information at a single site.
Logly
Venture Round in 2013
Logly is a Japan-based technology company that specializes in media technology, advertising technology, and data marketing. It operates Logly Lift, an advertising service platform that delivers corporate content to users through media and brand recognition, as well as Loyalfarm, an audience engagement tool, and Zenback, a widget that aggregates article data from across the web. The company primarily serves advertisers and distributors, focusing on helping brands reach audiences and measure engagement through its suite of advertising and data tools.
Creators Match
Series A in 2013
Creators Match is a Japanese company based in Tokyo, founded in 2007. It specializes in planning and producing internet advertisements, with services including banner design, landing page creation, and leaflet production. The company also organizes seminars and provides educational materials to support the development of platforms and creators within the internet advertising industry. Additionally, Creators Match offers digital marketing services aimed at enhancing market penetration for its clients.
Prosbee
Seed Round in 2013
Prosbee is an information technology and services company that offers Booklap, a social network which enables its users to search, find, and read books.
Prosbee was founded by Reo Kasai in May 2012. It is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Gram
Venture Round in 2012
gram Japan operates a human resource-based web media platform that provides a job change matching service utilizing personality diagnosis data. The company focuses on recruitment consulting, assisting rapidly growing startups and venture businesses in building their workforce. By leveraging innovative approaches to match job seekers with suitable opportunities, gram Japan aims to facilitate successful career transitions and enhance talent acquisition for its clients.
Insight Plus
Venture Round in 2012
Insight Plus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in mobile application development. Founded in 2011 by Masao Yagi, it has developed a social shopping app called Shopping+. This innovative app allows users to "check in" objects found in physical stores, enabling them to share pricing information and other relevant details with others. Through its focus on enhancing the shopping experience, Insight Plus aims to connect consumers in a more interactive and informative manner.
CAMPFIRE
Seed Round in 2012
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in planning, developing, and managing cloud funding platforms in Japan. It operates the largest crowdfunding platform in the country, known as CAMPFIRE, which supports individuals and creators in launching a variety of projects. In addition to its main platform, CAMPFIRE offers several specialized services, including GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related initiatives, and FAAVO for region-focused endeavors. The company also features polka, an application that facilitates fundraising for personal events among friends, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which provides financial services centered on loans. Another offering, Gojo, is a community wallet application designed for sharing funds among family and community members. Since its establishment in 2011, CAMPFIRE has catered to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, creators, companies, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, addressing a wide range of financial needs.
EVERCONNECT
Seed Round in 2012
Business consulting and startup investment company.
Ubiregi
Seed Round in 2011
Ubiregi develops and provides a SaaS-based point-of-sale (POS) system for businesses in Japan. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Shibuya-ku with an additional office in Osaka.
Syoya, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in internet services that facilitate connections among students, graduates, schools, and alumni associations. The company offers a range of services, including its flagship platform, Chimer, which allows users to create personalized social networking spaces and maintain lists of organizations like schools and companies. Additionally, Syoya provides services such as Alumni-Social Lab and Alumni Circus, further enhancing its mission to foster community and engagement among alumni networks.
Cotobank
Seed Round in 2011
Cotobank is an educational technology company that specializes in online language learning services. The company focuses on providing tools and resources for educational institutions, including the development of educational software designed to enhance language acquisition. Cotobank offers consulting services for online education, along with planning and operation of review platforms for selecting English teaching materials. Additionally, it provides reading teaching materials and recording facilities, supplemented by AI-driven correction support to improve feedback processes. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance teaching quality and foster effective reading habits among students.