Saticine Medical
Acquisition in 2024
Saticine Medical specializes in the development of plant-based raw materials and the manufacturing of cosmetic products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company aims to promote "correct beauty" for a broad audience, focusing on creating unique formulations derived from natural sources. Saticine Medical maintains an in-house production system that ensures quality and consistency throughout the entire manufacturing process, from raw material development to the final product.
Misaky Tokyo
Seed Round in 2023
Misaky.Tokyo specializes in food and beverage services, focusing on the production of unique Japanese confectionery. The company creates edible crystal sweets using processed seaweed agar, which results in vegan, gluten-free, and non-additive delicacies. Misaky.Tokyo aims to delight consumers with its innovative approach to traditional sweets, providing options that cater to various dietary preferences while maintaining a commitment to quality and taste.
Minimal
Venture Round in 2020
Minimal is a producer of chocolate products that offers cacao beans and handmade chocolates, along with chocolate bars, sweets, cookies, and petite gifts. The company also operates cacao tours to educate customers about the cacao-to-chocolate process, providing an authentic, artisanal chocolate experience and a tangible connection to cacao origins.
MEJ is a healthcare technology company that offers diet brand and anti-aging care brand solutions.
NeuroSpace
Venture Round in 2019
NeuroSpace is a science venture focused on enhancing human well-being through the application of neuroscience technology, particularly in the area of sleep. The company operates a sleep analysis platform designed to improve sleep cycles and promote sustainability in sleep practices. This platform allows users to monitor their sleep patterns and includes a specialized tool for adjusting to jet lag, catering to travelers. Additionally, NeuroSpace provides sleep-related advice aimed at reducing sleep issues, thereby enabling users to optimize their sleep cycles for increased productivity and overall health.
Jeplan
Corporate Round in 2018
Jeplan, Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in recycling technologies and systems aimed at promoting sustainable practices. Founded in January 2007 and based in Tokyo, it develops innovative solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs. The company utilizes proprietary chemical recycling technology to transform waste materials, such as food packaging and plastic PET bottles, into recycled polyethylene terephthalate (r-PET) resin and Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (r-BHET) resin. These recycled materials are then used in the manufacturing of various products, including PET bottles and textiles. In addition to its technological advancements, Jeplan is involved in promoting the recycling of used uniforms and offers consulting services to businesses looking to implement recycling initiatives. Through its efforts, Jeplan aims to enhance recycling efficiency and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Integriculture
Seed Round in 2018
Integriculture develops cellular agriculture products including clean meat and clean foie gras, and offers scientific visual content production. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to enhance sustainability and food security by enabling scalable cell culture. Its patented general-purpose large-scale cell culture system can culture a wide range of cells without external growth factors, enabling affordable clean processed meat. This technology supports the production of safer, more sustainable alternatives to conventional meat and broader access to cellular agriculture solutions.
Medcare, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in telemedicine solutions for health insurance associations. Its primary platform, DoctorsCrowd, focuses on addressing lifestyle-related diseases by providing patients with access to online preventive and medical care services. The platform utilizes digital health tools, allowing patients to engage in consultations and receive guidance on meal planning, motion monitoring, and mental health care. By enabling patients to manage their health through smartphones and wearable devices, Medcare aims to transform the traditional healthcare system, making it more proactive and accessible.
Pocket Marche
Seed Round in 2017
Pocket Marche Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company established in 2015, headquartered in Hanamaki. It specializes in supplying a wide range of food products, including vegetables, fishery products, rice, cereals, fruits, tea, seafood, meat, eggs, milk, and honey. The company operates a mobile application that enables consumers to purchase these products directly while facilitating communication with farmers and fishermen from across the country. Pocket Marche aims to provide a direct link between producers and consumers, enhancing the buying experience through personal interaction and access to fresh, locally sourced food.
Amelieff
Venture Round in 2016
Amelieff is a Tokyo-based bioinformatics company that provides data analysis and support services to life-science researchers. It performs data mining, system and database development, and epidemiological and medical-information management for bio-research data. The company offers servers construction and installation support, education, and consulting in bioinformatics, with expertise in microarray analysis, genetic statistical analysis, next-generation sequencing, and bioinformatics training. Amelieff supplies customized analysis platforms and data-analysis servers based on open-source software and in-house tools, adaptable to organisms and genomes. It also provides on-site training and serves researchers at universities, research institutions, and venture-backed companies. By integrating research techniques with real biodata, Amelieff's platform helps practitioners interpret genetic information to guide personalized genomic medicine and therapeutic decisions.
MELTIN MMI
Seed Round in 2016
MELTIN MMI is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that develops cyborg technology for medical and assistive devices. It focuses on biosensors, robotic arms and prosthetic hands, using bio-signal processing to link the human body with machines and to analyze movement and intention. The company’s wire-driven robot control technology supports precise, real-time hand motion for amputees and other medical applications, with the goal of replicating the speed and dexterity of natural hand movements.
Plant High Technology Institute
Acquisition in 2013
Plant High Technology Institute is a university-launched bio-venture company that specializes in biotechnology services. It focuses on the research, development, breeding, sale, and export of innovative plant varieties and related products. The institute aims to provide environmentally friendly solutions that are cost-effective and beneficial for its clients and customers. Through its work, Plant High Technology Institute contributes to advancements in sustainable agriculture and the development of new plant technologies.