GooPass is a subscription-based camera equipment rental platform that offers users cameras, interchangeable lenses, and drones. It also allows users to buy or rent photography equipment by reserving it online.
Any is a developer of a cloud-based knowledge-sharing tool designed to centralize and streamline information within organizations. This tool features a Q&A-style and memo-style interface that allows users to efficiently store and access internal information. It is particularly beneficial for new employees, providing them with quick answers to their queries, which enhances productivity and reduces the time spent on repetitive inquiries. By facilitating effective knowledge sharing, Any empowers organizations to foster individual growth and improve overall profitability, transitioning from reliance on intuition to a more structured approach to information management.
PXP is a green tech development firm that develops clean energy using next-generation photoelectric conversion elements.
Ichigo Office
Post in 2024
Ichigo Office is a real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Japan that specializes in mid-size office properties. This asset class is characterized by its return stability and potential for growth. The company aims to enhance earnings and ensure sustainable growth for its shareholders by increasing the value of its assets through various strategies, including customized tenant services, structural improvements, and focused leasing efforts. By investing in mid-size offices, Ichigo Office benefits from stable cash flows that support consistent dividends. Additionally, as the Japanese economy transitions from prolonged deflation, there is potential for increased rental income, further enhancing shareholder value. The relatively inefficient market for mid-size offices in Japan presents unique opportunities for Ichigo Office, as it competes in a space that is often overlooked by larger real estate firms focused on bigger assets.
Clean Energy Connect
Debt Financing in 2024
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2020 that specializes in providing renewable energy solutions to corporate clients. The company focuses on generating and delivering green energy while investing in its own generation capacity to ensure a reliable electricity supply without environmental harm. Clean Energy Connect facilitates the transition to renewable energy by connecting distributed energy resources with customers interested in sustainable practices. It offers advisory services to optimize energy solutions, covering everything from implementation to operational methods, and providing cost-effective proposals that help clients seamlessly adopt renewable energy sources.
KOMPEITO Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in providing welfare services for offices, focusing on the delivery of fresh vegetables, fruits, and healthy prepared meals. Through its online platform, Office de Yasai, the company enables employees to conveniently order nutritious food options for delivery at their workplaces. This service aims to promote health management among office workers by facilitating access to fresh produce and well-balanced meals, thereby encouraging healthier eating habits in the corporate environment.
ZABoooN is a shipping company that specializes in maritime solutions, providing services in crew labor management, movement management, and ship management. The company has developed a platform that streamlines the connection between ships and land operations, allowing for efficient management of maritime logistics. Its ship management function simplifies the attendance registration process for seafarers, enabling users to record attendance with a single tap on a smartphone or tablet. This innovation automatically generates a labor-management record book, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs for clients through cloud-based services.
Power Finance
Post in 2024
Power Finance Corporation Limited is a non-banking finance company based in New Delhi, India, specializing in providing financial products and advisory services to the power sector. Established in 1986, the company offers a range of fund-based products, including various types of loans such as corporate, bridge, and term loans, as well as financing options for renewable energy projects like solar and wind power. Additionally, Power Finance provides tools for debt refinancing, energy efficiency projects, and equipment leasing. Its non-fund based offerings include guarantees and letters of comfort for credit enhancement. The corporation serves a diverse clientele, including state and central power utilities, private power sector entities, and equipment manufacturers. Through its services, Power Finance aims to support the development and enhancement of India's power infrastructure.
EV Motors Japan
Series D in 2024
EV Motors Japan specializes in the sales and service of commercial electric vehicles within the automotive industry.
iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. Incorporated in 2016, iYell has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that facilitates mortgage analysis and improves the efficiency of the mortgage process. The platform integrates media and technology to enhance marketing efforts and streamline procedures, allowing users to access vital information about the mortgage market and various closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell empowers both businesses and individuals to make informed mortgage decisions with ease.
Yoriso Co., Ltd., established in 2009 and previously known as Minrevi Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company that operates a funeral planning platform. This platform connects bereaved families with funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers, offering online reviews and pricing information. It aims to empower individuals to arrange funerals according to their specific needs and preferences.
Nature is an IoT company that develops Nature Remo, a smart remote controller that connects home appliances to the internet. The system enables users to operate window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners from anywhere via a smartphone app, pre-cool spaces, and automatically switch off units when leaving. The solution consists of a Wi-Fi connected controller and a power plug; the controller uses infrared to communicate with AC units and carries sensors for temperature, humidity, motion, and illumination, while the power plug measures energy use and can switch outlets on or off. The company focuses on turning ordinary appliances into connected devices to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Nature was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
NHPC Limited, established in 1975 as a Central Government Enterprise, is India's largest hydroelectric power development corporation. It plans, promotes, and organizes efficient power development through conventional and non-conventional sources domestically and internationally. With an authorized share capital of Rs.15,000 crores and Miniratna status since 2008, NHPC operates as a Schedule 'A' enterprise of the Government of India. Initially tasked with challenging projects like Baira Siul, Loktak, and Salal-I, NHPC successfully commissioned these hydroelectric plants between 1981 and 1987, solidifying its position in India's hydro power sector. As of now, NHPC has a total installed capacity of 7071.2 MW from 24 projects, including joint ventures, solar, and wind power facilities. The company generates revenue primarily through long-term agreements with state electricity boards for energy sales.
TePs
Debt Financing in 2024
TēPs is a cloud service that allows to combine functions such as EC malls, order management systems, Google spreadsheets, and chat tools.
Nature
Venture Round in 2024
Nature is an IoT company that develops Nature Remo, a smart remote controller that connects home appliances to the internet. The system enables users to operate window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners from anywhere via a smartphone app, pre-cool spaces, and automatically switch off units when leaving. The solution consists of a Wi-Fi connected controller and a power plug; the controller uses infrared to communicate with AC units and carries sensors for temperature, humidity, motion, and illumination, while the power plug measures energy use and can switch outlets on or off. The company focuses on turning ordinary appliances into connected devices to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Nature was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Iwaya Giken
Venture Round in 2023
Iwaya Giken manufactures and sells gas balloons, airtight cabins, and other space-travel equipment.
PURMX is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing RNA nucleic acid medicines aimed at treating intractable diseases, particularly malignant pleural mesothelioma. The company specializes in creating innovative nucleic acid drugs that utilize small ribonucleic acid to address deficiencies in cells. By providing targeted therapies for cancer treatment, PURMX aims to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare professionals in their efforts to manage complex medical conditions.
Iwaya Giken
Venture Round in 2023
Iwaya Giken manufactures and sells gas balloons, airtight cabins, and other space-travel equipment.
Nealle is a mobility software company that provides an online platform to simplify parking management. It focuses on strategy planning and development of parking-related services. The platform enables property owners and businesses to recruit parking spaces, handle contract procedures, collect fees, and manage corporate vehicle parking arrangements, while helping drivers access parking with ease. The solution aims to streamline operations and optimize parking resources through a single system.
Africa Finance
Debt Financing in 2022
Africa Finance Corporation, established in 2007 and headquartered in Nigeria, is a multilateral development financial institution focused on addressing infrastructure financing needs across Africa. The organization provides a range of services, including debt, equity, project development, financial advisory, and treasury management, aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth. Africa Finance Corporation invests in high-quality infrastructure assets within key sectors such as power, natural resources, heavy industry, transport, and telecommunications. By targeting essential services in these core areas, the institution plays a critical role in promoting infrastructure development across the continent.
Nealle is a mobility software company that provides an online platform to simplify parking management. It focuses on strategy planning and development of parking-related services. The platform enables property owners and businesses to recruit parking spaces, handle contract procedures, collect fees, and manage corporate vehicle parking arrangements, while helping drivers access parking with ease. The solution aims to streamline operations and optimize parking resources through a single system.
MILIZE
Venture Round in 2021
MILIZE develops a cloud-based web platform integrating financial engineering with AI research, development, and operations. Its products include AI-driven forecasting tools for sales, investments, and life planning, along with risk management support.
GEXVal Inc. is a drug discovery company based in Fujisawa, Japan, founded in 2018. The company focuses on the research and development of innovative treatments for rare and incurable diseases, particularly in the fields of psychiatry, neurology, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. GEXVal is dedicated to addressing the needs of patients and families affected by these conditions by providing cost-effective treatment options that aim to enhance health and improve quality of life. Through its specialized research efforts, GEXVal seeks to develop compounds that target intractable diseases, enabling physicians to offer better therapeutic solutions to their patients.
Mira Robotics
Funding Round in 2021
Mira Robotics, Inc. is a Japanese company based in Kawasaki City that specializes in designing and developing a Robot as a Service (RaaS) platform. Founded in 2018, the company offers a range of services including robot development, robot intelligence, and cloud collaboration, enabling robots to be utilized in various fields. Through its innovative approach, Mira Robotics aims to enhance the functionality and accessibility of robotic technologies for diverse applications.
Knowledge Palette
Series A in 2021
Knowledge Palette is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for intractable diseases. It specializes in cell medicines and regenerative medicine products that utilize cells as therapeutic agents, aiming to address unmet medical needs. The company's core technology involves manipulating cells using advanced information-driven methods to potentially overcome previously untreatable conditions.
Fairy Devices
Series B in 2021
Fairy Devices Inc is a Japanese company established in 2007, located in Bunkyo-Ku, that specializes in research and development in machine learning, particularly focused on audio and voice recognition. The company is known for its innovative cloud-based API service, mimi, which facilitates the creation of voice dialogue systems for commercial applications, particularly for corporate clients. This platform supports a range of functionalities including speech recognition, machine translation, speech synthesis, and emotion recognition, making it suitable for diverse uses such as voice transcription, multilingual translation, interactive robotics, and smart home technologies. Additionally, Fairy Devices develops and sells Fairy I/O, a series of voice input/output hardware solutions, contributing to its mission of bridging the interaction between machines and users through advanced voice processing technology.
EggSmart
Seed Round in 2020
EggSmart solves various problems in the egg and poultry industry.
Communication Business Avenue
Series A in 2020
Communication Business Avenue specializes in providing advanced communication technologies tailored for Japanese companies and call centers. The company offers a range of products and services, including call center systems, related services, home calling solutions, AI and RPA business automation, and identity verification automation. By focusing on global communication technologies, Communication Business Avenue aims to enhance customer support and streamline business communications, enabling clients to establish integrated call centers that meet their specific needs.
Study Plus
Series C in 2020
Study Plus is an educational application that focuses on enhancing collaborative studying among students. It operates as a learning management platform, helping users adopt a systematic approach to their studies. The platform enables students to record their study times, subjects, and content, while also allowing them to share this information through social networks. By facilitating organization and collaboration, Study Plus aims to support students in completing their syllabus efficiently and effectively.
Luxonus is a medical device manufacturing company that specializes in developing innovative imaging technology using photoacoustic methods. The company's core product is a diagnostic device that utilizes optical ultrasonic technology to capture ultra-high-resolution three-dimensional images of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. This imaging approach allows for safe and non-invasive detection and diagnosis of diseases, providing healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of disease onset, healing processes, and health conditions before and after illness. By combining light and ultrasonic waves, Luxonus aims to enhance medical imaging capabilities and improve patient outcomes.
iYell
Venture Round in 2019
iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. Incorporated in 2016, iYell has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that facilitates mortgage analysis and improves the efficiency of the mortgage process. The platform integrates media and technology to enhance marketing efforts and streamline procedures, allowing users to access vital information about the mortgage market and various closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell empowers both businesses and individuals to make informed mortgage decisions with ease.
Piece to Peace
Series A in 2019
Piece to Peace is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Pasadena, California, that focuses on the design, manufacture, marketing, and sale of environmentally and socially conscious apparel and accessories. Founded in 2009, the company owns several apparel brands, including Carry Me and OmniPeace. In addition to its core business, Piece to Peace operates a platform that facilitates learning and experiences across various fields, aiming to promote sustainable practices and social responsibility in the fashion industry.
Al Travel
Venture Round in 2019
Al Travel is a next-generation cloud-type business travel arrangement and management system (BTM).
AI Travel reduces business travel arrangements by up to 90% and simplifies application and reporting operations and significantly cuts operations that do not generate profits in the batch settlement.
AI Samurai
Series B in 2019
AI Samurai Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on the development and sale of artificial intelligence technology. The company specializes in creating a patent examination platform that utilizes AI to evaluate patentability and conduct comprehensive patent searches. This platform supports clients in analyzing patent documents, thereby facilitating research and development efforts. In addition to its core offerings, AI Samurai also engages in patent research and technical investigation, providing valuable insights and services to enhance innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. The company also maintains a branch office in Osaka, expanding its reach within Japan.
Japanese Organization for Medical Device Development
Venture Round in 2019
The Japanese Organization for Medical Device Development, Inc. focuses on the research, development, manufacture, and sale of medical devices, care welfare devices, and pharmaceutical products. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, the organization aims to enhance Japan's medical innovation and position the country as a leader in the medical device industry. Its product offerings include medical device incubators and type 2 medical devices, and it also engages in the dealership and leasing of specialized medical devices. Furthermore, the organization plans and designs clinical studies for various healthcare products and provides consulting services related to regulatory affairs and quality assurance. Despite Japan's strong technical capabilities in manufacturing, the medical device sector faces challenges, with imports significantly surpassing domestic production, indicating the need for improved utilization of local manufacturing technology.
iXs is a start-up focused on addressing social challenges through innovative robotic technology. The company specializes in the development of AI-integrated robots aimed at performing maintenance inspections across various sectors, including roads, construction, iron and steel, electronics manufacturing, housing, and electric power. iXs engages in commissioned and joint development projects to enhance the quality of inspections on large infrastructure projects while minimizing the workloads of human operators. In addition to robot development, iXs has created AI and data service systems to analyze big data, providing comprehensive support from product introduction to operational implementation. This approach enables the company to deliver effective solutions tailored to meet customer needs.
Xenodata lab
Venture Round in 2019
Xenodata Lab, Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven data analysis. The company develops a platform that transforms unstructured data from financial reports into structured, table-format data, enhancing accuracy and accessibility for users. By focusing on economic forecasts and financial document analysis, Xenodata Lab enables businesses to effectively interpret and utilize information following financial results announcements. The company aims to advance the financial industry through innovative technology and the efficient processing of data, emphasizing the potential of AI to enhance human decision-making in this sector.
Machimachi
Venture Round in 2019
Machimachi is a Japanese social networking service focused on fostering communication among residents within neighborhoods. The platform is designed to address local issues by facilitating interactions between neighbors, enabling them to share information on topics such as child-rearing, crime prevention, and disaster preparedness. Users are required to provide identification proof to access the platform, which connects them within a defined geographical range. This approach encourages residents to assist one another and collaborate with public authorities in addressing community challenges. By promoting open communication, Machimachi aims to create a connected community that enhances residents' awareness of their surroundings and strengthens local ties.
Active and Company
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2006, Active and Company specializes in human resource consulting and cloud-based management solutions. The company offers employee training services, HR software development for talent management, and AI-driven personnel support services.
Kuratsugu
Venture Round in 2018
Kuratsugu is a Japan-based company focused on real estate management, leasing and construction services with an emphasis on urban redevelopment and regional revitalization. Founded in 2018 and based in Odawara, it handles property transactions, brokerage, mediation and management, along with housing accommodation management. The company provides design planning, production and management for buildings, as well as planning, design, construction supervision and related cleaning and maintenance services. It engages in urban redevelopment, tourism development and other land development activities, including hotel and restaurant management. It also operates building maintenance initiatives aimed at regenerating traditional Japanese folk houses by planning, developing and operating accommodation facilities that enable visitors to experience preserved heritage properties.
FiNC Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in health and wellness solutions through an AI-enabled platform. This platform is designed to help consumers manage their wellness by offering preventive medicine and smartphone-based healthcare services. By combining data analysis, rich content, and social elements, FiNC's platform enables users to log and understand their health and lifestyle choices, including diet, sleep, and exercise habits. The company's focus is on providing personalized healthcare support, empowering individuals to improve their overall well-being.
Panair is an energy tech company that provides cloud-based software for the energy sector. Its flagship platform, Panair Cloud, acts as a core system for digital transformation in energy distribution and power retail operations. The platform includes a forecasting engine that uses machine learning and deep learning to predict power demand, enabling clients to optimize supply and demand and improve operational efficiency in energy distribution and retail services.
Trim Japan
Venture Round in 2018
Trim Inc. is a company based in Yokohama, Japan, that specializes in developing an online application designed to assist parents in locating diaper exchange facilities and nursing rooms for infants. This innovative platform addresses the needs of caregivers by providing essential information to enhance their experience in public spaces. In addition to its core application, Trim Inc. is involved in the advertising sector and has interests in medical ventures, indicating a diverse approach to its business strategy.
Updater is a sustainability platform focused on renewable energy and environmental measures. The company provides a range of services, including energy retail for both corporate and individual consumers, aimed at simplifying renewable energy production. Updater also engages in the construction and sale of renewable energy power plants, along with community development projects. Additionally, the company invests in research and development to enhance its offerings, ensuring that clients can access and utilize renewable energy solutions effectively and conveniently. Through its various initiatives, Updater seeks to promote sustainability and address social issues related to energy consumption and environmental impact.
Studist
Venture Round in 2017
Studist is a startup focused on enhancing information transmission within enterprises through its manual creation and sharing platform, Teachme Biz. This platform enables users to create standard work procedure manuals by integrating images and videos with descriptive text, facilitating an intuitive and efficient process for information sharing. By streamlining the creation and management of business manuals, Studist aims to minimize the loss of critical information among employees, ultimately fostering a work environment where intellectual vitality is fully harnessed and visible.
Updater
Venture Round in 2017
Updater is a sustainability platform focused on renewable energy and environmental measures. The company provides a range of services, including energy retail for both corporate and individual consumers, aimed at simplifying renewable energy production. Updater also engages in the construction and sale of renewable energy power plants, along with community development projects. Additionally, the company invests in research and development to enhance its offerings, ensuring that clients can access and utilize renewable energy solutions effectively and conveniently. Through its various initiatives, Updater seeks to promote sustainability and address social issues related to energy consumption and environmental impact.
Trim Japan
Venture Round in 2017
Trim Inc. is a company based in Yokohama, Japan, that specializes in developing an online application designed to assist parents in locating diaper exchange facilities and nursing rooms for infants. This innovative platform addresses the needs of caregivers by providing essential information to enhance their experience in public spaces. In addition to its core application, Trim Inc. is involved in the advertising sector and has interests in medical ventures, indicating a diverse approach to its business strategy.
Generic Solution
Venture Round in 2016
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.
Unerry, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in marketing services rooted in data analysis. The firm operates a big data platform that focuses on people flow data, providing insights and advertising solutions primarily for the retail, manufacturing, and local government sectors. Unerry aims to create an Internet of Things (IoT) platform capable of identifying and addressing individuals' unrecognized habits and interests. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to facilitate an environmentally intelligent urban experience, enabling users to encounter new and engaging events that they may not consciously seek out.
Kokopelli
Venture Round in 2016
Kokopelli Inc. is a technology solutions provider based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on serving small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2007, the company develops and offers the management support platform "Big Advance," along with the AI module "FAI," which enhances credit assessments for financial institutions. In addition to these core products, Kokopelli provides a range of services that include management support, task management, productivity tools, bookkeeping, payroll accounting, and web production assistance. Through its innovative solutions, Kokopelli aims to streamline operations and improve efficiency for its clients in Japan's competitive business landscape.
Ipoca
Venture Round in 2016
Ipoca Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a mobile application designed to enhance the shopping experience by allowing users to store information about specific stores. Established in 2007, Ipoca provides a digital solution for retail and distribution companies, offering an in-store information platform that connects consumers with local businesses. The company's technology leverages smartphone-based behavior data, including location information, online search results, and purchase history, to help clients attract new customers and improve customer retention. By facilitating better connections between consumers and their communities, Ipoca aims to contribute to the revitalization of both local and national economies in Japan.
JMC manufactures and sells prototypes, parts, and products using 3D printers, sand casting for industrial CT, and inspection and measurement services. They also provide 3D printer output, a CT biology encyclopedia, and 3DiH printer services.
NABLA Mobility develops a smart navigation system for aviation, utilizing AI/ML algorithms to optimize flight trajectories and settings. This adaptive tool enhances operational excellence and contributes to the decarbonization of the aviation industry by reducing uncertainties in airspace.
Toletta Cats Inc. is a company based in Fujisawa, Japan, that specializes in developing innovative solutions for cat care through the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2015, Toletta Cats has created an advanced litter box designed to enhance feline health monitoring. This product, named Toletta, is equipped with sensors and a camera that allows pet owners to observe their cats while capturing and recording vital health indicators, such as body weight and urine volume, which can help detect potential diseases. Additionally, the Toletta system includes an application that facilitates food refills, ensuring a convenient and efficient feeding experience. The company's mission centers on improving the quality of life for both cats and their owners, promoting longevity and happiness in their shared lives.