Japan Airlines (JAL)

Episode Six Limited is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based software platform designed for the creation, management, and issuance of financial and payment products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Central, Hong Kong, with additional offices in Tokyo, Singapore, London, and Austin, Texas, Episode Six serves a diverse range of clients, including banks, financial technology firms, retailers, and payment service providers. The platform features globally distributed ledgers and processing capabilities, enabling financial institutions and brands to digitize their payment systems to better meet customer demands. Its software integrates seamlessly with existing or new payment infrastructures, allowing for the rapid development and customization of advanced, consumer-centric payment solutions. Built on an open-source code framework, the platform provides a comprehensive set of APIs that facilitate straightforward product management and integration.

Heirloom is a carbon capture company developing direct air capture technology that accelerates the natural absorption of carbon dioxide. Its approach uses a limestone-based process to increase CO2 uptake and stores the captured carbon permanently underground, powered by renewable energy. The company also applies carbon capture and utilization techniques to enhance natural CO2 removal. By offering a scalable, renewable-energy driven solution, Heirloom aims to help businesses meet sustainability goals with a cost-effective path to significant carbon removal.

Upsider is a provider of corporate cards and payment tools designed for fast-growing companies, particularly startups preparing for public offerings. The company focuses on facilitating B2B transactions by offering high card spending limits and intuitive spending management solutions. Its platform integrates with external services, including accounting software, to enhance governance and administration. Upsider aims to streamline financial and operational processes for its clients, enabling them to manage their expenses more effectively while fostering trust in business transactions.

Matter focuses on advancing electric mobility and the broader electric ecosystem. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and founded in 2019, it develops an integrated technology stack for electric vehicles, including MatterEnergy, MatterEntel, MatterDrive, MatterLink, and MatterX. The company manufactures electric motor vehicles and pursues a vertically integrated model for core platform components to enhance safety, security, performance, and reliability while supporting sustainable, clean energy solutions. Its designs emphasize features such as active liquid cooling and a speed-hyper-shift manual transmission, enabling control and customization of propulsion systems and end-to-end energy management.

PowerX is a Tokyo-based company focused on advancing power transfer technology to facilitate the use of renewable energy sources. Established on March 22, 2021, PowerX manufactures innovative power transfer ships designed to enhance the global adoption of clean energy. These vessels utilize electric carriers powered by offshore wind energy to transport renewable power from offshore locations to coastal areas in Japan. By enabling efficient energy transfer, PowerX aims to support the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

Founded in 2017, Fox Robotics specializes in autonomous pallet workflows, enhancing safety and productivity in warehouses throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company develops and manufactures the FoxBot, the world's first autonomous trailer loader and unloader, which allows for the automated loading and unloading of trailers. Fox Robotics' self-driving forklifts significantly boost workplace productivity, reportedly increasing efficiency by two to three times. These forklifts are designed for seamless integration into existing warehouse systems, enabling businesses to automate their operations while also minimizing environmental impact.

PowerX is a Tokyo-based company focused on advancing power transfer technology to facilitate the use of renewable energy sources. Established on March 22, 2021, PowerX manufactures innovative power transfer ships designed to enhance the global adoption of clean energy. These vessels utilize electric carriers powered by offshore wind energy to transport renewable power from offshore locations to coastal areas in Japan. By enabling efficient energy transfer, PowerX aims to support the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a B2B platform designed to connect large farms with food businesses to market surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict aesthetic standards. By creating a marketplace for this edible but often overlooked produce, Full Harvest enables growers to generate additional revenue while helping food companies reduce costs. The company's innovative online distribution platform uses proprietary technology and a novel supply chain model to facilitate the sale of excess produce, thereby improving sustainability in the food industry and minimizing waste.

Spare is a mobility management software company that enhances public transit services through on-demand and shared transportation solutions. The platform integrates various modes of transport, enabling efficient and accessible mobility for all users. Their platform uses advanced algorithms and data analytics to optimize routes, reduce wait times, and improve overall efficiency for transportation services. By optimizing transportation services and promoting shared rides, Spare Labs reduces traffic congestion and emissions, supporting more sustainable urban mobility.

Miles is a universal rewards app empowering anyone to earn miles automatically for all forms of travel and commute. You can then redeem your miles from retailers such as HP, Garmin, Shipt, Pandora, Chewy, Home Chef, and many more. Similar to a frequent flyer program, but for all forms of transportation, Miles delivers value for every mile traveled, across every mode of travel, anywhere in the world. Whether by car (as a driver, passenger or rideshare), plane, train, subway, bus, boat, bicycle, or on foot, the Miles app effortlessly awards users’ travel - regardless of where their journey takes them. Miles can be saved or redeemed at any time - with the value increasing every month as more merchants accept them as a form of payment. Download Miles today to start getting rewarded!

Volocopter is a pioneer of urban air mobility, developing electric aircraft for emission-free passenger transport. Founded in 2012, the company offers air taxis and longer-range passenger aircraft to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional city transit.

Boom Supersonic is a commercial airplane manufacturer focused on developing supersonic airliners. Founded with the goal of overcoming challenges to supersonic passenger flight, Boom aims to make high-speed travel affordable for business travelers and eventually accessible to everyone. The company's flagship aircraft, Overture, is designed to fly at Mach 2.2, significantly reducing travel time. Boom Supersonic prioritizes advanced aerodynamics, engine technology, and sustainability, with a focus on accommodating next-generation sustainable alternative fuels.

Akan Adventure Tourism is a company specializing in promoting adventure tourism in the Lake Akan Hot Spring area. It creates and markets activities such as guided tours through the deep night forest of Akan, traditional Ainu dance performances, nature experiences, and cross-cultural activities. The company aims to attract overnight visitors by leveraging the region's world-class natural resources and rich cultural heritage. By doing so, it seeks to maximize the value of Lake Akan Hot Spring, create employment opportunities, and contribute to destination marketing efforts without relying solely on government support.

Hyakusenrenma Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in developing and operating web-based platforms for vacation rentals. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sendai-shi, Japan, the company primarily caters to foreign travelers by providing home renting services through a diverse range of listed properties. In addition to vacation rentals, Hyakusenrenma offers home stay services for events in rural locations such as farmhouses. The company's platforms, Stay Japan and Tomarina, facilitate the discovery and booking of short-term accommodations while promoting regional revitalization through increased travel demand and cultural exchange. With a focus on enhancing its business infrastructure and global marketing efforts, Hyakusenrenma aims to expand its property offerings and position private house stays as a primary travel choice for visitors to Japan.

Ispace Technologies is a Tokyo-based company specializing in space resource exploration, particularly focused on developing micro-robotic technology to facilitate the identification, extraction, and transportation of lunar resources, such as ice, essential for sustaining human life in space. Founded in 2013, Ispace is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing 3D printing and commercially available products to create efficient and cost-effective solutions. The company is also involved in the Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition through its Team HAKUTO, which has gained recognition for its advancements in mobility and aims to land a privately funded robot on the Moon. Ispace’s micro-robots are designed to explore larger lunar areas quickly and economically, making significant strides towards establishing a sustainable presence in outer space.

Boom Supersonic is a commercial airplane manufacturer focused on developing supersonic airliners. Founded with the goal of overcoming challenges to supersonic passenger flight, Boom aims to make high-speed travel affordable for business travelers and eventually accessible to everyone. The company's flagship aircraft, Overture, is designed to fly at Mach 2.2, significantly reducing travel time. Boom Supersonic prioritizes advanced aerodynamics, engine technology, and sustainability, with a focus on accommodating next-generation sustainable alternative fuels.