ANRI

Founded in Japan in 2012, ANRI is a venture capital firm primarily investing in seed and early-stage startups across various sectors including business products, services, information technology, life sciences, mobile, software-as-a-service, media, telecom, robotics, and blockchain.

Nina Ehara

Venture Capitalist

Erika Kanai

Senior Associate

Junichiro Kono

Partner

Taro Maruyama

Senior Associate

Yusuke Miyazaki

Investor

Past deals in Travel

AirX

Series B in 2025
AirX Inc. is a helicopter transportation service provider based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of services including AIROS Skyview, which provides helicopter cruising plans, AIROS for charter services, and CodeShare, a ridesharing platform for helicopter travel. AirX aims to innovate the air transportation landscape by integrating advanced technology to enhance mobility experiences. The company's vision encompasses future mobility solutions such as air taxis and next-generation traffic systems, positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving transportation sector.

One Medica

Series A in 2023
One Medica is a platform that provides people outside of China with access to Japan's state-of-the-art medical care. They collaborate with numerous Japanese medical facilities to offer online second opinions and comprehensive medical services for tourists visiting Japan.

Reiwa Travel

Seed Round in 2021
Reiwa Travel Company Overview Reiwa Travel is a digital travel agency with the mission to "Design New Travel Experiences." We aim to offer innovative experiences and new societal value in international travel. Since April 2022, we have been offering the international travel booking app 'NEWT'. Our goal is to maximize the digital transformation (DX) of booking and management tasks in the travel industry, providing unprecedented “easy, affordable, customizable, and secure” package tours. We are committed to creating social value through the experience of international travel. International Travel Booking App 'NEWT' Service Overview 'NEWT' is an international travel booking app designed to create new travel experiences for new era. It offers an easy booking process, achieves cost-effective pricing, creates customizable trips that meet individual needs, and provides the security that makes travelers feel they made the right choice with NEWT. International Travel Booking App 'NEWT': https://app.adjust.com/iidu9wi Web version 'NEWT': https://newt.net/

NOT A HOTEL

Venture Round in 2020
NOT A HOTEL Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2020, operates a unique membership service that allows users to seamlessly switch between using properties as personal residences or hotel accommodations via a user-friendly app. The company focuses on small luxury hotels and manages the operation and maintenance of these properties, ensuring availability for members three months in advance. Members can gift their unused dates to others and receive earnings through the platform, with key delivery and chat support available within the app.

Journey Japan

Venture Round in 2020
Journey Japan is a travel agency that has been authorized by the commissioner of the local tourism organization. It is a service that makes it simple for customers to make hotel reservations, even if they have no money on hand. After their stay, they can purchase deferred payments from a convenience store, etc.

Acomo

Seed Round in 2020
Acomo is a technology company that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency within the tourism industry. The company offers a check-in system that caters to accommodation facilities and tourist attractions, facilitating an online ordering and reservation process. This system enables travel agencies to transition from traditional methods, such as fax and telephone reservations, to a more streamlined online platform. By doing so, Acomo aims to alleviate the workload of agents and reduce operational costs, ultimately improving service delivery in the tourism sector.

Hanabishi

Seed Round in 2018
Hanabishi operates an online community platform dedicated to connecting enthusiasts of hot springs. The platform facilitates searches based on location and characteristics, allowing users to comment, record information, and access curated lists of hot springs for visits.

Mebuku

Venture Round in 2018
Mebuku Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in designing and developing an audio travel guide application named Pokke. This innovative application offers users informative audio content about various countries, enhancing the travel experience. Pokke is accessible on both Android and iOS platforms, catering to a wide audience of travelers seeking engaging and informative travel insights. Mebuku focuses on leveraging technology to enrich the exploration of new destinations through audio storytelling.

WAmazing

Venture Round in 2017
WAmazing is a Tokyo-based travel technology company that serves foreign visitors to Japan by combining mobile connectivity, content, and booking services. The company provides free SIM cards to allow travelers to register before arrival and offers an app with up to 500MB of complimentary internet access, reducing barriers created by Japanese signup pages. It also operates an online travel booking platform with a multilingual tourist guide, delivering reservations information and tourism content through smartphones. WAmazing supports local governments and tourism associations with tourism consulting and inbound marketing services for domestic partners, helping them reach inbound visitors. Founded in 2016, WAmazing integrates mobility, information, and reservations to simplify travel in Japan.

Pod Room

Angel Round in 2016
Pod Room is a provider of dormitory-style accommodations designed to offer privacy and comfort for travelers. The company focuses on creating affordable lodging options in urban areas, catering to those seeking convenient and economical places to stay. Each Pod Room includes essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi, lockers, charging ports, and coin-operated laundry facilities, along with private bathrooms and complimentary bath supplies. By prioritizing comfort and affordability, Pod Room aims to enhance the travel experience for guests while enabling them to save money during their trips.

AirX

Seed Round in 2016
AirX Inc. is a helicopter transportation service provider based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of services including AIROS Skyview, which provides helicopter cruising plans, AIROS for charter services, and CodeShare, a ridesharing platform for helicopter travel. AirX aims to innovate the air transportation landscape by integrating advanced technology to enhance mobility experiences. The company's vision encompasses future mobility solutions such as air taxis and next-generation traffic systems, positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving transportation sector.
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