Masahiro Sekine

President and CEO

98 past transactions

RightTouch

Debt Financing in 2025
RightTouch is a media company that offers customer support with KARTE RightSupport, and media CS Mag for tailored solutions and insights.

UGOKU

Debt Financing in 2025
UGOKU is a provider of management of personal coaching service.

BALLAS

Debt Financing in 2025
BALLAS specializes in the procurement of custom-made construction materials for construction sites. The company offers an online platform where customers can upload construction drawings, facilitating a streamlined process that includes drawing disassembly and parts procurement. This service enhances productivity by ensuring timely access to necessary raw materials. In addition to procurement, BALLAS is involved in the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of construction materials, providing comprehensive solutions to meet the needs of the construction industry.

NIHON AGRI

Debt Financing in 2025
Exportation of Japanese agricultural products is currently small in volume. While Japanese farmers aspire to export their products to foreign countries for more people to enjoy and local consumers universally share the positive perception of the quality of Japanese agricultural products, issues such as price, communication, and logistics hinder the expansion of exportation. They aim to solve these issues and satisfy the needs of both Japanese farmers and global consumers which are so clearly evident but devastatingly unmet.

SALOWIN

Debt Financing in 2025
SALOWIN Inc. is a beauty salon company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing shared salon services for beauticians. Founded in 2019, SALOWIN offers private room share salons equipped with comprehensive facilities to support beauty professionals. The company facilitates a full support system, including prepayment options for sales, which enables hairdressers to enhance their income potential. By helping beauticians to operate within a shared environment, SALOWIN fosters a collaborative atmosphere while allowing professionals to benefit from well-equipped spaces.

issin

Debt Financing in 2025
Developer of healthcare devices intended for weight management. The company's product is a bath mat that automatically tracks the weight of all the members of the family, records daily weight changes and provides data in the application synced with the mat and is equipped with various modes which fulfill the lifelong weight management needs of various stages of life including babies to elder people, enabling users to monitor their weight and body mass index for lifestyle improvement.

Xbit

Debt Financing in 2025
Xbit provides a shift management system that assists shop owners in optimizing their business processes. The company's platform includes a chatbot service that enables users to gather employee availability and create efficient shift schedules. By addressing customer needs and implementing effective solutions, Xbit helps clients reduce operational costs while maintaining service quality through proper personnel allocation.

Ascend

Debt Financing in 2025
Ascend provides a system for managing transportation, including project management, vehicle dispatch, invoice generation, and management visualization. It facilitates on-site work while enabling management decisions. Their management supports transportation companies from strategy through execution while using digital technology. To maximize the value of the logistics sector, they will also offer advisory services in collaboration with government and business groups.

idea;record

Debt Financing in 2025
Idea;record specializes in web marketing, cloud services, and ICT solutions. They are creating a SaaS firm that will generate revenue. GATE is a SaaS that solves challenges for restaurant businesses and solutions to multiple problems faced by stores.

MOV

Debt Financing in 2025
Mov is a web design company that operates a store support business focused on helping companies manage their store information centrally. The company's platform offers market data related to stores and expertise in digital marketing, allowing clients to efficiently manage their store data. Mov's services include bulk management of store information and tools for visualizing and analyzing customer feedback, enabling businesses to enhance their customer outreach and improve overall store performance.

Preferred Networks

Debt Financing in 2024
Preferred Networks, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing software and hardware solutions leveraging advanced machine learning technologies. Its core focus areas include transportation systems, manufacturing, and bio-healthcare, while also exploring applications in personal robotics, materials discovery, and sports analytics. The company provides a range of services, including data analytics, edge computing, and computer vision, to various sectors such as retail, automotive, healthcare, and public safety. By integrating data from both physical and digital realms, Preferred Networks aims to create practical applications that enhance automation and efficiency across industries. Additionally, the company has a subsidiary located in Burlingame, California, further expanding its reach and capabilities.

NOT A HOTEL

Debt Financing in 2024
NOT A HOTEL Inc., founded in 2020 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates a unique membership service that allows users to seamlessly switch between their homes and luxury hotels through a dedicated app. This innovative platform enables members to make their homes available for hotel bookings three months in advance if the dates are not claimed. Users can easily manage their reservations, track earnings, and even gift stays to family, friends, or business associates. The app also facilitates key delivery and provides chat support on the same day. By focusing on small luxury hotels and leveraging technology for efficient operation and management, NOT A HOTEL enhances the travel experience for its members, merging the comforts of home with the conveniences of hotel accommodations.

Live Search

Debt Financing in 2024
Live Search, Inc., founded in September 2016 and based in Japan, specializes in providing services tailored to the real estate industry. The company offers online room availability management, property photography, and floor plan creation, aiming to streamline the process of accessing real estate information. Its platform allows users to evaluate the quality of exterior and interior photos, as well as floor plans, facilitating easy access for real estate agents to download property images. This service enhances the ability of real estate companies to manage properties effectively while assisting prospective buyers and renters in finding their desired properties with ease.

KYC Consulting

Debt Financing in 2024
KYC Consulting Corporation, established in 2018 and based in Chiyoda Ku, Japan, specializes in risk management and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance services. The company offers a comprehensive risk database that enables businesses to collect and assess risk information both domestically and internationally. In addition to this database, KYC Consulting provides consulting services focused on KYC and anti-money laundering, credit checks for initial public offerings, and strategies for responding to anti-social forces. Their offerings also include the development and maintenance of KYC manuals, employee training on compliance, and hands-on support for KYC operations, ensuring that clients meet regulatory requirements effectively.

Pathfinder

Debt Financing in 2024
Pathfinder is a research and development company that provides MaaS and delivery vehicle application development services.

LIGHTz

Series B in 2024
LIGHTz is an AI-based company that specializes in consulting, system development, and product development services. It operates an online knowledge-sharing platform aimed at enhancing information management. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform facilitates content organization, generates onboarding instructions for employees, and streamlines training processes. This approach allows clients to effectively transfer expertise and skills, ultimately reducing training costs and time spent on onboarding new personnel.

YourTrade

Seed Round in 2024
YourTrade specializes in assisting cross-border e-commerce businesses with the resale of rejected goods and backlogged inventory from international sales. The company offers a comprehensive platform that manages the inspection, storage, and resale of returned and excess stock products. Additionally, YourTrade provides services such as collection and inspection of returned items, ensuring that these products can be effectively channeled through local sales markets. By facilitating compliance with export regulations, the company enables e-commerce platforms to streamline their operations and enhance their inventory management.

Simple Form

Debt Financing in 2024
Simple Form provides real-time information on all domestic corporations necessary for financial institutions. We will accelerate the time-consuming and labor-intensive research work of corporations and take on the role of new financial underpinnings.

Smart Bank

Debt Financing in 2024
Smart Bank is a softawre firm that has developed an application for money spending management.

Resilire

Debt Financing in 2024
Resilire is a supply chain risk management company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to help businesses effectively manage their supply chain data and mitigate associated risks. The platform enables organizations to collect and visualize disaster information, create a control tower for monitoring, and understand the impact of various disruptions through mapping. Additionally, Resilire's software supports the development of business continuity management systems, facilitating the organization and sharing of corporate data. This approach allows businesses to streamline their internal information flow and enhance their resilience against supply chain disruptions.

Tential

Debt Financing in 2024
With the power of AI, TENTIAL analyzes detailed purchasing behavior and attributes online and aim to deliver its customers' products based on their own information.

Luup

Debt Financing in 2024
Luup, Inc. is a provider of electric micro-mobility sharing services based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in renting electric kickboards and bicycles through its user-friendly application. Luup operates primarily in major cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama, with plans for further expansion across Japan. The service utilizes a high-density port network, allowing users to conveniently rent and return vehicles at various locations. By offering a range of electric two-wheelers and small vehicles, Luup aims to enhance urban mobility and provide customers with a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience.

KOMPEITO

Debt Financing in 2024
KOMPEITO Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2012 that specializes in providing office welfare services focused on healthy eating. It operates an online platform that allows employees to order fresh vegetables, fruits, and healthy prepared meals delivered directly to their workplaces. By emphasizing health management for corporate employees, KOMPEITO aims to promote healthier eating habits within office environments. The service is designed to facilitate convenient access to nutritious food options, supporting the well-being of workers through a subscription-based model.

RevComm

Debt Financing in 2024
RevComm is the startup company developing Voice x AI-enabled cloud services .

Smart Education

Debt Financing in 2024
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.

Japan Culture and Technology

Debt Financing in 2024
Japan Culture and Technology assists artists and craftspeople in expanding their activities by providing IT support.

Mntsq

Debt Financing in 2024
MNTSQ is a legal tech venture company that provides products to law firms to streamline legal due diligence operations.
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of advanced phased array and digital fabrication technologies. The company’s flagship product is an ultrasonic phased array system that enables various innovative applications, such as generating force in mid-air, transporting objects without physical contact, and delivering targeted sounds to individuals in a crowd. Additionally, Pixie Dust Technologies creates devices like Sound Hug, which combines music with light and vibration, and Sonorepro, a hair care tool utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure stimulation. The company's offerings also include Vuevo, a service designed to visualize conversations among multiple people, and kikippa, a device focused on gamma wave sound care. Through its unique technological solutions, Pixie Dust Technologies aims to enhance social trust and improve user experiences across different domains.

Voyt

Debt Financing in 2024
Voyt is an IT company that provides planning, operation, and development of audio software and computer systems.

YOUTRUST

Debt Financing in 2024
YOUTRUST is a human resource startup to operate a referral recruitment platform for side-job change.

Openrec

Debt Financing in 2024
Openrec is a live-streaming platform that specializes in game commentary and online events. The company focuses on delivering original content, including streams and interactive events, to enhance the viewing experience for users. Openrec aims to create a comfortable and engaging environment for its audience, fostering communication and community among gamers and viewers alike.

YADOKARI

Debt Financing in 2024
YADOKARI is a real estate consulting company specializing in the construction of mobile properties, tiny houses, and community buildings. The company provides a range of services focused on housing design, including planning and development of small living spaces, and the effective utilization of idle real estate. YADOKARI also offers facility management and supports community development through events and initiatives. Additionally, the company provides owned media support and regional development consulting, facilitating connections between new space owners and operators while enabling access to financial services.

Smart Bank

Debt Financing in 2024
Smart Bank is a softawre firm that has developed an application for money spending management.

PrimeNumber

Venture Round in 2024
PrimeNumber Inc. is a company based in Yokohama, Japan, that specializes in data transfer support and data engineering solutions. Founded in 2015, it offers a range of services including data acquisition, data aggregation, and machine learning. Its key products include a data integration service that automates the data acquisition process for engineers and a general-purpose data engineering platform designed to optimize data utilization. In addition to its software offerings, PrimeNumber provides consultation services related to data analysis, business planning, advertising product development, and organizational design support. The company's focus is on enabling businesses to effectively harness data through advanced technologies and innovative solutions.

Sharing Energy

Debt Financing in 2024
Sharing Energy, established in January 2018 and headquartered in Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, specializes in energy management services and photovoltaic power generation systems. The company offers Share Denki, a third-party-owned service that focuses on self-consumption power supply. Its offerings include energy storage and utilization solutions, energy supply services, and comprehensive energy management services. By facilitating the creation of distributed power sources, Sharing Energy aims to transform the energy system and promote sustainability, empowering users to contribute to a more sustainable society.

Trustart

Debt Financing in 2024
Trustart engages in real estate research business and real estate big data provision. The company offers real estate big data and big data subscriptions.

Sanu

Debt Financing in 2024
Sanu is a home subscription service that provides customers with access to a unique hotel and residence platform, emphasizing a lifestyle that integrates nature into urban living. By offering a monthly subscription model, Sanu allows individuals to experience the tranquility of a second home in natural settings, promoting a harmonious coexistence between people and the environment. The service operates on a first-come, first-served basis, accommodating an increasing number of subscribers who seek regular escapes to nature as an extension of their city life.

TechMagic

Series C in 2024
TechMagic is dedicated to enhancing daily life through the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics. The company focuses on the food industry with its primary project, which introduces cooking robots designed to automate cooking tasks in restaurant kitchens. By leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning and robotics, TechMagic's solutions aim to significantly reduce labor costs for businesses. This innovation not only streamlines operations but also enhances productivity, allowing restaurant operators to optimize their workforce and improve overall efficiency.

Dgloss

Debt Financing in 2024
Dgloss provides results-based tele-appointment agency services using a CRM system to assess client needs and provide the optimal option.

PowerX

Debt Financing in 2024
PowerX brings power transfer technology to life, allowing for greater usage of renewable energy sources. PowerX was founded on March 22, 2021 and is located in Tokyo, Japan.

LocationMind

Debt Financing in 2024
LocationMind Co., Ltd. is an IT company based in Chiyoda, Japan, founded in 2019. It develops artificial intelligence-based software solutions focused on human flow analysis, utilizing big data and spatial information engineering. The company offers products such as LocationMind xPop, a SaaS dashboard for a variety of people flow analysis needs, and MobMap, a tool for analyzing human flow data over time. By leveraging AI models, LocationMind provides insights into people density, movement patterns, and transport modes, serving a diverse range of industries and institutions. Its solutions are designed to enhance the understanding of human flow dynamics, critical for various applications in next-generation technology.

Trinity Technology

Debt Financing in 2024
Trinity Technology is technology company that provides services related to asset protection and inheritance planning.

Enpay

Debt Financing in 2023
Enpay is a financial firm that specializes in cashless and paperless collection operations. It provides a SaaS-based fintech platform that streamlines the processes of collecting and managing money, as well as billing. By leveraging technology, Enpay enables users to conduct financial transactions digitally through computers and smartphones, eliminating the need for physical cash or paper documents. This innovative approach supports businesses in enhancing their collection operations while improving efficiency and convenience.

Utill

Debt Financing in 2023
Utill, founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in web design and application development to support businesses in enhancing their digital transformation (DX) efforts. The company offers a range of services, including web service and system development, graphic design, and production business solutions. To assist corporate personnel with their DX initiatives, Utill provides dedicated consultation counters such as "Web Secretary" for web production, "Video Secretary" for video production, and "System Secretary" for system development. Additionally, Utill offers in-house services, including a web secretary service and the publication of Utill magazine, further solidifying its commitment to helping businesses navigate and thrive in the digital landscape.

Jiraffe

Debt Financing in 2023
Jiraffe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the planning, development, and management of internet services. The company operates a platform that allows customers to compare prices for iPhone repairs and parts, as well as to buy and sell smartphones. Additionally, Jiraffe provides a flea market trading application designed for collectors, focusing on items such as trading cards and sneakers. This platform not only facilitates price comparison for various products in Japan but also enables users to make informed buying decisions and trade genuine products within a specialized marketplace.

Luup

Debt Financing in 2023
Luup, Inc. is a provider of electric micro-mobility sharing services based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in renting electric kickboards and bicycles through its user-friendly application. Luup operates primarily in major cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama, with plans for further expansion across Japan. The service utilizes a high-density port network, allowing users to conveniently rent and return vehicles at various locations. By offering a range of electric two-wheelers and small vehicles, Luup aims to enhance urban mobility and provide customers with a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience.

Kickflow

Debt Financing in 2023
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.

Spectee

Debt Financing in 2023
Spectee is an online news agency that specializes in curating and publishing real-time user-generated content (UGC) videos from social media. The company employs its patented artificial intelligence technology to efficiently analyze and organize news content, allowing for rapid access to the latest videos related to events ranging from natural disasters to lifestyle and entertainment. Its platform serves as a cloud-based service that enhances news delivery, ensuring users remain informed about significant happenings. Spectee also focuses on verifying and acquiring licenses for content, which it provides to broadcasters and publishers, thereby facilitating seamless access to real-time news. Additionally, the company collaborates with partners to further develop its service offerings in the news industry.

TAIAN

Debt Financing in 2023
Taian focuses on providing services and software for the bridal industry. The company offers a tool called "Concept Marry," which enables couples to design wedding invitations and seating charts that align with their chosen theme, while also displaying guest information on a platform called Oiwaii. Additionally, Taian develops festive marketing tools aimed at enhancing customer experiences during and after weddings. Their solutions include digital promotional support centered on customer relationship management, featuring systems for web invitations and seating arrangements tailored for wedding businesses. This approach helps clients attract visitors to their venues and build relationships with potential future customers.

Vuild

Debt Financing in 2023
VUILD is an architectural tech startup that performs design and construction using digital fabrication technology.

Kintone

Seed Round in 2023
Fellow Group’s VERACITY is an electric mobility brand that customizes high-performance electric kick scooters to meet Japanese lifestyle standards. Alongside mobility solutions, Fellow Group specializes in business systems, web applications, IoT systems, AI, and data analysis support. The company’s goal is to provide integrated, innovative solutions that enhance ease of use, functionality, and efficiency across multiple tech sectors.

Acall

Debt Financing in 2023
Acall offers a Smart Office platform that aims to create safe, secure, and comfortable work environments for users, regardless of location. Utilizing artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, the platform automates and enhances workplace experiences, allowing for seamless management of employees and conference spaces. By facilitating a balanced integration of office and remote work, Acall enables individuals and organizations to design their workspaces according to their specific needs, fostering productivity and flexibility in various work settings.

Nealle

Debt Financing in 2023
Nealle is a mobility SaaS company that specializes in the development of online parking-related services. Its software utilizes data from individual parking lots to create strategies that enhance customer engagement, regardless of whether interactions occur online or offline. By leveraging this data, Nealle's platform aids clients in improving utilization rates, increasing profitability, and streamlining operations, including the management of contracts and monthly usage fees. The company's focus is on helping clients optimize their parking services and enhance customer experiences.

Sarah

Debt Financing in 2023
SARAH has been working on the planning and operation of the gourmet community app "SARAH", which operates a menu gourmet site "SARAH" that allows you to search for items you want to eat from menu-based posts.

Happy Quality

Debt Financing in 2023
Happy Quality is a developer of agricultural technology aimed at resolving social challenges within the farming sector. The company focuses on enhancing agricultural standards by tackling issues such as population aging and the decline in farming skills caused by a reduction in the number of active farmers. Utilizing big data and optical sensors, Happy Quality facilitates the low-cost production of high-quality tomatoes and melons. This innovative approach provides the agricultural industry with solutions to overcome the emerging difficulties related to the loss of traditional craftsmanship in farming.

Connected Robotics

Series B in 2023
Connected Robotics Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, designs and manufactures robotic arms tailored for the food service industry. Its flagship product, OctoChef, addresses the labor shortages faced by restaurants by utilizing artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to streamline cooking processes. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. By integrating intelligent robotics into kitchen operations, Connected Robotics aims to enhance the dining experience while promoting efficiency and quality in meal preparation.

Ubie

Debt Financing in 2022
Ubie, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven healthcare solutions. Its primary product is an AI symptom checker, designed to aid hospitals and physicians by delivering individualized evaluation reports based on patient responses to a brief questionnaire. The system tailors its questions according to various factors, including biological sex, age, medical history, and lifestyle choices. By providing a patient summary and predictive diagnosis, Ubie's technology enhances the diagnostic process, facilitating more personalized care for patients.

RT Corporation

Debt Financing in 2022
RT Corporation, based in Chiyoda ku, Japan, develops and sells a range of robots and robotic components, focusing on both military and service applications. Its product lineup includes specialized robots such as army-type models and micro mouse robots, including the CRANE-X7, AI Chip V3, and GAINER mini. The company also offers a variety of services, encompassing robot development, hardware and software creation, compound biopsy services, and contract manufacturing. Established in 2005, RT Corporation aims to meet the growing demands for service robots in various domestic and international markets, leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings.

Jiraffe

Debt Financing in 2022
Jiraffe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the planning, development, and management of internet services. The company operates a platform that allows customers to compare prices for iPhone repairs and parts, as well as to buy and sell smartphones. Additionally, Jiraffe provides a flea market trading application designed for collectors, focusing on items such as trading cards and sneakers. This platform not only facilitates price comparison for various products in Japan but also enables users to make informed buying decisions and trade genuine products within a specialized marketplace.

Umitron

Debt Financing in 2022
Umitron is a data-driven company focused on enhancing aquaculture practices through advanced analytics. By utilizing a combination of underwater sensors and data analytics, Umitron monitors fish behavior and water quality to optimize feeding strategies. This approach helps fish farmers reduce feeding costs and prevent overfeeding, ultimately leading to more sustainable farming practices. The company aims to support the aquaculture industry in improving productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability and enhancing the quality of aquatic food products. Through its innovative platform, Umitron is committed to fostering sustainable aquaculture worldwide.

Luup

Debt Financing in 2022
Luup, Inc. is a provider of electric micro-mobility sharing services based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in renting electric kickboards and bicycles through its user-friendly application. Luup operates primarily in major cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama, with plans for further expansion across Japan. The service utilizes a high-density port network, allowing users to conveniently rent and return vehicles at various locations. By offering a range of electric two-wheelers and small vehicles, Luup aims to enhance urban mobility and provide customers with a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience.

Synspective

Debt Financing in 2022
Synspective Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in satellite data technology that leverages synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. The company provides remote sensing and satellite imagery services, utilizing small-sized SAR satellites capable of monitoring human activity across extensive areas, irrespective of time or weather conditions. Its offerings cater to various sectors, including urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, and finance, while also supporting government agencies in their data needs. By integrating advanced satellite data with analytical tools, Synspective aims to assist clients in achieving sustainable development and resilient urban growth.

Sorabito

Venture Round in 2021
Sorabito is an e-commerce marketplace specializing in the trade of used construction equipment, vehicles, and farm machinery. The platform serves industrial and construction businesses by facilitating the buying and selling of heavy machinery. In addition to its core marketplace functions, Sorabito offers web server protection and web development services tailored for the construction sector. This dual approach not only supports businesses in efficiently recycling their used industrial machines but also promotes environmental conservation initiatives within the industry.

FSX

Debt Financing in 2021
FSX is a company specializing in the rental of hand towels, focusing on enhancing user experience through innovative materials and processing techniques. It manufactures hand towels designed to relieve tension and rejuvenate users, incorporating patented technology for adding fragrance and antiviral or antibacterial properties. This emphasis on hygiene management and quality assurance allows FSX to provide clients with effective solutions for maintaining cleanliness and comfort. Through its development of specialized processing machines and materials, FSX aims to meet the evolving needs of consumers in the hand towel rental market.

Lean on Me

Venture Round in 2021
Lean on Me Co., Ltd. is an Osaka-based company that specializes in e-learning services aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities. Founded in 2014, the organization focuses on enhancing awareness and understanding of intellectual disabilities, promoting active participation in society for those affected. In addition to its e-learning offerings, Lean on Me provides tennis classes specifically designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The company is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive community by offering training that emphasizes the unique characteristics of intellectual disabilities and by sponsoring various charity events to further support this cause.

CureApp

Series D in 2021
CureApp, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at treating various health conditions, particularly nicotine addiction. The company's flagship product, a nicotine addiction treatment app, was launched in February 2015 in collaboration with the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Keio University’s School of Medicine. CureApp is recognized as a prominent player in the digital health sector, focusing on applications that exhibit therapeutic effects against diseases. The company is actively conducting clinical trials to validate the efficacy of its applications. Additionally, CureApp's medical treatment platform allows users to keep daily activity logs, which are analyzed to identify triggers exacerbating their conditions. This technology enables patients to receive personalized guidance in managing lifestyle diseases, addressing health issues that are typically not managed by conventional medications or devices.

Okage

Venture Round in 2021
Okage is a company that specializes in restaurant management solutions, focusing on automating the ordering process for both customers and restaurant operators. Its primary offering includes a mobile ordering application, tablet menus, and a point of sale (POS) system that integrates seamlessly with cash register services. This technology allows diners to place orders directly from their smartphones, enhancing convenience and efficiency. By providing an easy-to-install system, Okage aims to streamline restaurant operations, enabling clients to manage their services more effectively while improving the overall dining experience.

Fairy Devices

Series B in 2021
Fairy Devices Inc specializes in research and development within the fields of machine learning, audio, and voice recognition. Founded in 2007 and based in Bunkyo-Ku, Japan, the company focuses on creating and commercializing voice dialogue systems tailored to corporate needs. Its flagship product, the mimi cloud-based API service, enables users to develop and implement various voice processing applications, including speech recognition, machine translation, speech synthesis, and emotion recognition. This platform supports a wide range of services such as voice transcription, multilingual translation, interactive robots, signage, and smart home technologies. Additionally, Fairy Devices develops and sells Fairy I/O, a series of hardware designed for voice input and output, contributing to the advancement of user experience design and dialogue systems.
Japan Platform for Industrial Transformation reinvests the cash flow generated by productivity improvements, which eventually leads to wage increases and the revitalization of the local economy through increased consumption. Equity investment and management of affiliated group companies with the goal of increasing long-term and sustainable corporate and business values.
Epsilon Molecular Engineering Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Saitama, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in drug discovery and development, focusing on highly functional biomolecules and aptamers for therapeutic applications. Epsilon Molecular Engineering creates next-generation antibody molecules, including camel single-chain antibodies and peptide aptamers, using advanced cDNA display systems that enhance potency and efficacy. In addition to its core research and development activities, the company offers contracted research services in biotechnology, consulting, and bioinformatics information management.

OpenLogi

Series C in 2020
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.

OpenLogi

Debt Financing in 2020
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.

Ken Robotec

Venture Round in 2020
Ken Robotec provides labor-saving solutions that promote productivity improvement and reduce the burden on workers at construction sites. They contribute to the evolution and development of the construction industry. The objective of Ken Robotec is to create a joyful construction site where robots and humans may collaborate.

AnSeeN

Series B in 2020
ANSeeN is a developer of radiation sensing devices that cater to non-destructive inspection needs. The company offers a range of products, including panel detectors, x-ray line sensors, x-ray image sensors, color cameras, and radiation spectrometers. These devices are designed to assist clients in conducting safe, automated, and unattended inspections, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Recently, ANSeeN engaged in a third-party allotment of new shares, underwritten by a real tech fund, to support its growth and development initiatives.

AnSeeN

Debt Financing in 2020
ANSeeN is a developer of radiation sensing devices that cater to non-destructive inspection needs. The company offers a range of products, including panel detectors, x-ray line sensors, x-ray image sensors, color cameras, and radiation spectrometers. These devices are designed to assist clients in conducting safe, automated, and unattended inspections, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Recently, ANSeeN engaged in a third-party allotment of new shares, underwritten by a real tech fund, to support its growth and development initiatives.

Photo electron Soul

Venture Round in 2020
Photo Electron Soul Inc. is a Japanese company based in Nagoya, established in July 2015, that specializes in the development and management of photocathode electron beam systems. The company focuses on creating advanced electron beam generating apparatuses that leverage semiconductor photocathode technology. These innovations aim to enhance the capabilities of industrial equipment, including electron microscopes, semiconductor manufacturing and inspection tools, and metal 3D printers. By improving electron beam performance with attributes such as pulse structure, low dispersion, and high current, Photo Electron Soul aims to facilitate fine observation and processing across various sectors, including science, materials, and electronics. The company's mission centers on transforming the fields of observation and processing through cutting-edge technology.

SmartHR

Venture Round in 2020
SmartHR, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in cloud-based human resources management software. Founded in 2013, SmartHR offers a platform designed to automate social insurance and employment insurance procedures. This software allows users to complete online forms and generate digital versions of essential documents such as pension and employment insurance applications, which can be submitted to relevant authorities with ease. By providing a comprehensive suite of solutions focused on employee management, administration, talent management, and productivity, SmartHR caters to a wide range of businesses, from large enterprises to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

DIV

Debt Financing in 2020
DIV Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in offering programming courses and training programs. The company operates TECH::CAMP, a programming school that provides short-term intensive training designed to transform students into skilled engineers. DIV's programming schools are available in both online and classroom formats, catering to individuals looking to transition from inexperienced workers to professional engineers. This approach not only equips students with essential programming skills but also enhances their employability in the technology sector, particularly as web designers.

DIV

Debt Financing in 2020
DIV Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in offering programming courses and training programs. The company operates TECH::CAMP, a programming school that provides short-term intensive training designed to transform students into skilled engineers. DIV's programming schools are available in both online and classroom formats, catering to individuals looking to transition from inexperienced workers to professional engineers. This approach not only equips students with essential programming skills but also enhances their employability in the technology sector, particularly as web designers.

Terra Labo

Venture Round in 2020
Terra Labo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company founded in 2014, specializing in the design and manufacture of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Based in Kasugai, the company focuses on developing fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, which are primarily utilized for disaster management and environmental monitoring. Terra Labo also engages in research and development related to disaster information analysis, offering consulting services that encompass various domains, including geological, atmospheric, and fisheries research. Their UAVs are equipped with capabilities for long-range aerial surveillance and information sharing, supporting clients in effective disaster prevention and resource management.

Cinnamon AI

Series C in 2020
Cinnamon AI is a company that focuses on developing artificial intelligence-based business platforms aimed at enhancing human potential by reducing repetitive tasks. Its platform incorporates human-like intelligence, including capabilities in academic understanding, recognition, and judgment. This technology assists users in selecting suitable and adaptable correspondence based on the context and specific partner interactions, utilizing patterns derived from accumulated data. By streamlining these processes, Cinnamon AI enables users to redirect their efforts towards more creative and strategic work.

BizteX

Series C in 2020
BizteX is a software robotics company that uses cloud Robotic Process Automation to automate routine operations. The company develops SaaS services centered on cloud RPA and expand it globally to contribute to the creation of creativity for many people. The company's service called, BizteX cobit, is a digital robot that performs a one-click substitute for humans by instructing routine work. BizteX was founded in July 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Takex

Venture Round in 2020
Takex is a food-grade halal ethanol sanitizer manufacturer. They manufacture bamboo-based anti-bacterial sanitizers and food shelf-life extenders. It serves hotels, restaurants, central kitchens, and hospitals. Their products include food-grade sanitizers, deodorizers, and freshness-keeping agents.

AIQ

Series B in 2020
AIQ aims to transform the way offline content is being consumed by bridging O2O (offline to online) media properties with its latest cutting-edge Computer Vision AI Technology where multiple platforms and channels can be integrated, allowing seamless interaction between online & offline content. AIQ's Video & Visual Recognition Technology empowers consumers with the ability to interact with their favourite brand’s & products, any where, any time. At AIQ, we redefine the way brands engage with customers because, we can.

AIQ

Series B in 2020
AIQ Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates an online platform that focuses on the planning, development, and sales of artificial intelligence and software technologies. The platform specializes in visualizing and analyzing market insights through profiling AI, which helps identify potential customers with high lifetime value. Additionally, AIQ conducts customer satisfaction surveys and investigates customer attributes, contributing to research and development as well as marketing efforts. The company aims to leverage technology to explore human possibilities and enhance customer engagement.

VPP Japan

Venture Round in 2020
VPP Japan, Inc. is a renewable energy management company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity through solar energy. Founded in June 2017, the company operates solar power plants that provide electricity for various applications, including service shop centers for electric vehicle charging, storage batteries, and residential homes. VPP Japan aims to maximize the use of clean energy by developing self-consumption solar power generation systems that are resilient to disasters, ensuring energy availability regardless of sunlight conditions. Through its innovative approach, the company facilitates the transition to renewable energy sources for both residential and commercial customers, contributing to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

Sun Asterisk

Debt Financing in 2020
Sun Asterisk is a digital creative studio that focuses on promoting industrial digitalization. The company offers support to startups through various methodologies, including design thinking, lean startup principles, agile development, and the use of original DevOps tools. Additionally, Sun Asterisk provides recruiting services, helping to connect talent with organizations in need of skilled professionals. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, the company aims to facilitate the digital transformation of businesses across various sectors.

bellFace

Venture Round in 2020
bellFace Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015 that specializes in developing a platform for web production and video conferencing tailored for business-to-business sales and customer support. The platform allows for seamless connections without the need for login or installation, operating directly within a browser for quick access. Its patented audio system utilizes telephone lines to ensure uninterrupted communication, distinguishing it from traditional web meeting systems. bellFace enhances the sales experience by incorporating features such as document sharing and scripting functions, facilitating interactions that resemble face-to-face meetings. The system is specifically designed to support remote sales activities, making it particularly useful for sectors like banking and securities retail.

KAMOMEYA

Seed Round in 2019
Kamomeya is an island and live because of inconvenience in transportation and transportation.

unilabo

Series A in 2019
Unilabo, Inc. operates a business-to-business (B2B) ordering platform based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2012. The company specializes in a supplier search service that provides detailed information on suppliers, subcontractors, and outsourcing companies. This service highlights the characteristics, achievements, and offerings of these entities, which are often difficult to discover through traditional search methods. Unilabo's platform, known as Aimitsu, enables users to compare service information and pricing across various sectors, including IT and information systems, sales and marketing, back office operations, and overseas expansion. This comprehensive approach supports businesses in making informed decisions when selecting suppliers and partners.

Repro

Debt Financing in 2019
Repro Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in mobile analytics solutions aimed at helping businesses convert and retain mobile users. Founded in 2014, Repro provides a platform that delivers insights into user behavior through detailed analytics and play-by-play videos. The company offers comprehensive application growth support, assisting clients in strategy planning, development, and in-app messaging to enhance conversion rates. By utilizing real-time data streaming and analytics, Repro enables businesses to optimize user communications across various channels, including push notifications, applications, websites, and email. This approach helps clients foster lasting customer relationships and create personalized, engaging experiences for their users.

Amanek

Debt Financing in 2019
Amanek is a real estate company that specializes in hotel development, investment, and management.

Pixie Dust Technologies

Debt Financing in 2019
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of advanced phased array and digital fabrication technologies. The company’s flagship product is an ultrasonic phased array system that enables various innovative applications, such as generating force in mid-air, transporting objects without physical contact, and delivering targeted sounds to individuals in a crowd. Additionally, Pixie Dust Technologies creates devices like Sound Hug, which combines music with light and vibration, and Sonorepro, a hair care tool utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure stimulation. The company's offerings also include Vuevo, a service designed to visualize conversations among multiple people, and kikippa, a device focused on gamma wave sound care. Through its unique technological solutions, Pixie Dust Technologies aims to enhance social trust and improve user experiences across different domains.

Xenodata lab

Debt Financing in 2019
xenodata lab., In the mission "Technology proposal suggests naturally after five years", in order to make the shape of the future financial industry with novel technology, ideas February 2016 It was founded in. xenodata is a coined word that spells the idea of ​​creating heterogeneous creatures according to data, and by means of the intelligence created by the data, the meaning to pursue the substitution of human actions to the utmost is put in the meaning.

S-Mat

Corporate Round in 2019
S-Mat is an innovative company that specializes in eco-friendly Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for grocery shopping and inventory management. The company has developed a shopping portal that streamlines the purchasing process by allowing users to compare prices across major e-commerce platforms. S-Mat's smart mat technology detects the weight of inventory items, automatically tracking remaining quantities and storing this data in a cloud server. When supplies run low, the system can reorder products automatically, alleviating the burden of managing daily necessities. This approach not only enhances convenience for consumers but also promotes cost-effective shipping and efficient inventory management.

CellSeed

Venture Round in 2005
CellSeed Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on developing regenerative medicine products primarily for markets in Japan and Europe. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in cell-sheet regenerative medicines, which include epithelial cell sheets for corneal and esophageal regeneration, regenerated cardiac patches for heart diseases, cell sheets for periodontal tissue regeneration, and regenerated cartilage sheets for treating osteoarthritis. In addition to its product offerings, CellSeed also provides temperature-responsive cultureware, such as UpCell and RepCell, designed for cell-sheet engineering and collection, respectively. The company further supports the industry through contract development and manufacturing services.
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