Alt, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in the design and development of mobile applications focused on personalized artificial intelligence. The company creates a virtual representation of users in the cloud, linking their frequently used social networking services and applications. This innovative application learns and mirrors the users' thoughts and personality, effectively producing a digital twin that reflects their individual characteristics. Alt, Inc. aims to enhance human experience through its cutting-edge personal AI solutions and infrastructure offerings.
Torana, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing educational toy rental services through a subscription model. The company's flagship service, "Toysub!", delivers toys specifically designed for infants and toddlers, allowing families to optimize playtime as their children grow. Torana serves approximately 15,000 households in Japan and has expanded its offerings to Taiwan. By leveraging data from over 400,000 toy evaluations and 100,000 planning sessions, Torana has developed a systematic approach to selecting and delivering toys that support children's developmental needs, all while promoting quality parent-child interaction.
TakeMe
Venture Round in 2021
TakeMe is a Tokyo-based startup specializing in restaurant technology and payment solutions. The company aims to connect merchants to a digital ecosystem by overcoming barriers related to language, currency, and payment methods. TakeMe provides several key products, including TakeMe Inbound Reserve, which promotes restaurants to global tourists and helps generate revenue through pre-paid reservations while minimizing no-show rates. TakeMe Pay serves as a multi-channel, cross-border payment gateway that consolidates over 120 digital payment options into a single QR code, facilitating transactions for eWallets like WeChat Pay and Alipay. Additionally, TakeMe Order functions as an order management system that allows restaurants to establish their own online sales channels and efficiently manage third-party delivery services. With around 13,000 merchants in Japan utilizing its services since 2016, TakeMe is now expanding its technology to the global market, focusing primarily on the restaurant industry.
Brave Group
Series A in 2020
Brave Group, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in intellectual property development services tailored for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2017 and formerly known as Unlimited.Co., Ltd., Brave Group focuses on creating and distributing various forms of media, including videos, music, and online events. The company leverages animation production technology to offer marketing and production support services, aiming to transform the local entertainment market. Additionally, Brave Group develops innovative intellectual property, such as virtual reality content, facilitating advertising opportunities for businesses while enhancing entertainment options for consumers.
TakeMe
Corporate Round in 2019
TakeMe is a Tokyo-based startup specializing in restaurant technology and payment solutions. The company aims to connect merchants to a digital ecosystem by overcoming barriers related to language, currency, and payment methods. TakeMe provides several key products, including TakeMe Inbound Reserve, which promotes restaurants to global tourists and helps generate revenue through pre-paid reservations while minimizing no-show rates. TakeMe Pay serves as a multi-channel, cross-border payment gateway that consolidates over 120 digital payment options into a single QR code, facilitating transactions for eWallets like WeChat Pay and Alipay. Additionally, TakeMe Order functions as an order management system that allows restaurants to establish their own online sales channels and efficiently manage third-party delivery services. With around 13,000 merchants in Japan utilizing its services since 2016, TakeMe is now expanding its technology to the global market, focusing primarily on the restaurant industry.
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.
Noin, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in online content creation and media development, with a focus on the cosmetics industry. The company provides services that address contemporary trends and concerns, producing engaging videos and other content aimed at helping its audience. In addition to content creation, Noin also offers sales account management and social media management services tailored for online businesses, enhancing their digital presence and engagement.
Future Standard
Series C in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in March 2014, Future Standard operates a platform that facilitates image processing from cameras to data acquisition. The company specializes in developing video analysis AI for its cloud-based computer vision technologies and middleware.
SMART IDEA
Venture Round in 2018
SMART IDEA, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing smartphone applications with a focus on financial technology (Fintech).
Emotion Tech
Venture Round in 2018
Emotion Tech Inc. is a technology company focused on developing solutions that investigate, analyze, and visualize the emotions of customers and employees during various experiences. The company provides a cloud-based service that captures and analyzes customer feedback, enhancing management decision-making. Its proprietary platforms, Wizpra NPS for user experience management and Wizpra Card for employee experience management, allow real-time collection and analysis of emotional data, assisting businesses across various sectors such as e-commerce, apparel, fitness, communication, and sports manufacturing. Emotion Tech, founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, has established itself as a significant player in the field, with over 1,000 retail clients leveraging its solutions since the introduction of its platforms in 2014. The company aims to help organizations improve employee productivity, turnover rates, and overall operational effectiveness through insights derived from emotional data.
Crevo
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Crevo operates a web-based platform for language-free open-crowdsourcing contests. This enables users worldwide to find custom designs tailored to their needs.
Popshoot
Venture Round in 2017
Popshoot, Inc. is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded on October 15, 2015. The company specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates loan management activities and offers tools for predicting cryptocurrency prices, specifically focusing on Bitcoin. Its flagship product, Pota Coin, is designed to help users, ranging from beginners to experienced investors, learn about cryptocurrency in an engaging manner. The application functions as a virtual wallet for Ethereum and provides users with features to simulate, manage, and enhance their understanding of Bitcoin, ultimately aiming to improve their investment returns in the cryptocurrency market.
Sukedachi
Seed Round in 2017
Sukedachi Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that develops mobile applications specifically for the construction industry. The company's platform addresses the unique dynamics of the Japanese construction market, where construction workers often function as both order receivers and small enterprise orderers. Sukedachi's application allows skilled craftsmen to receive notifications about job opportunities tailored to their pre-registered criteria, such as location and occupation. This service enables workers actively seeking employment to directly connect with construction sites, while also helping contractors facing chronic labor shortages to recruit workers under flexible, on-demand conditions.
Accounting SaaS Japan
Series C in 2016
Accounting SaaS Japan Co., Ltd., established in Tokyo, specializes in developing cloud-based accounting and tax application software.
KLab
Venture Round in 2006
KLab Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the planning, development, operation, and publishing of online mobile games on a global scale. Founded in 2000, KLab provides a comprehensive range of services to support game development, including funding, advisory services, and software development toolkits. The company also offers server infrastructure solutions and marketing strategies, which encompass promotional activities, intellectual property acquisition, and assistance with global game launches. Known for its expertise in the Japanese social gaming market, KLab continues to innovate and expand its offerings with a focus on creating a diverse array of smartphone applications and social games aimed at a worldwide audience.
Enigmo
Venture Round in 2005
Enigmo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in online fashion retail through its platform, BUYMA.com. Founded in 2004, Enigmo offers a unique shopping experience characterized by its escrow payment system and a social shopping interface, allowing users to engage with fashion in a collaborative manner. The platform caters to an international audience, with users from over 50 countries, and focuses on fashion-related items. In addition to its core e-commerce operations, Enigmo develops various web services, including a smartphone application called "stulio," which enables users to share fashion-related photos. The company has also expanded its offerings to include marketing services, such as pressblog, which targets blog promotions.