Archetype Ventures, established in 2006 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a venture capital firm focusing on seed and early-stage investments in B2B technology startups. The company supports the growth and sustainability of these businesses, primarily in Asia and the Americas, across sectors such as information technology, healthcare, financial services, and emerging technologies like AI/ML, deep tech, and sustainability.
Cloud-based software specialized for contracts and other legal documents
Any
Series B in 2024
Any offers a knowledge-sharing tool aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and individual growth. This cloud-based technology allows users to accumulate and access internal information in a centralized location, utilizing a Q&A and memo-style interface. By facilitating knowledge sharing, Any's platform helps new employees quickly find answers to their inquiries, thereby improving productivity and reducing the time spent on repetitive questions. The company's approach transforms reliance on intuition into a structured process that fosters collaboration and innovation within organizations.
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.
ZAICO
Series A in 2024
ZAICO is a technology company that specializes in developing cloud-based inventory management solutions. Their primary product is a streamlined, automated system designed to track and manage inventory in real-time, catering to manufacturing, retail, and healthcare sectors. This system aims to reduce manual errors, enhance operational efficiency, and lower costs by providing real-time data updates and seamless integration capabilities.
Voxela
Seed Round in 2024
Voxela is an autonomous elder management system company that specializes in AI care analysis technology aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of elderly individuals. The company's innovative technology is designed to detect incidents such as falls and other movements that may lead to accidents in real-time. By utilizing accumulated data, Voxela can also provide medium- to long-term forecasts of potential accidents, allowing caregivers to monitor daily conditions effectively. This capability not only helps in immediate incident alerts through push notifications but also reduces operational costs and the burden on care providers.
Haul
Seed Round in 2024
Haul is a human resources company that provides recruitment consulting and marketing SaaS development services.
EX4Energy
Series A in 2024
EX4Energy is a telecommunications company focused on developing distributed energy interconnection infrastructure that facilitates the monitoring and control of distributed power systems. The company specializes in connecting systems for various distributed energy resources, including solar power, storage batteries, and electric vehicle chargers. By providing these solutions, EX4Energy aims to help businesses navigate the complexities of interconnection, ultimately promoting a carbon-neutral environment.
Katagrma
Seed Round in 2024
KatagrMa provides facility operations, staff management, and training at childcare, education, and therapeutic facilities.
Dioseve
Series A in 2024
Dioseve is a biotechnology company focused on producing egg cells through innovative technology that utilizes DIOLs. The company specializes in developing a method to create a significant number of oocyte-like cells in a short time by inducing the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. This advancement aims to address challenges in infertility treatment and facilitate research into the causes of genetic diseases, ultimately expanding reproductive possibilities and advancing medical knowledge in the field.
Autify
Series B in 2024
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its flagship product, Autify No Code, enables users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without requiring programming skills. The platform is designed to address the challenges of automation testing by monitoring user interface changes and automatically updating affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced Zenes, an AI tool that simplifies the creation of software tests by allowing users to interact with an AI agent to generate tests based on product documentation. The platform also offers features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, which help quality assurance teams enhance productivity and accuracy while expediting the delivery of high-quality software.
Revorn
Seed Round in 2024
Revorn Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in odor sensing solutions and fragrance artificial intelligence. Utilizing its proprietary 'iinioi AI' technology, Revorn develops products like odor sensors and various software applications that address odor-related issues and needs. Their offerings include consultation services that range from identifying odor problems to crafting tailored solutions. The company aims to redefine the scent experience and foster a rich scent culture by transforming odors into actionable information. Through internally developed sensors and IoT devices, Revorn provides clients with insights into a wide array of fragrances, enhancing their understanding and interaction with the olfactory environment.
Shiftmation
Series A in 2024
Shiftmation develops work shift automation software aimed at enhancing business performance and productivity. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company's software facilitates the automatic creation of employee shifts for full-time store-based operations. This technology helps clients significantly reduce the time and human errors associated with scheduling, ultimately contributing to a more efficient work environment. Through its innovative solutions, Shiftmation seeks to improve not only business operations but also foster a better societal framework.
Resilire
Venture Round 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.
Sotas
Seed Round in 2024
Sotas is a consulting and software provider focused on the chemical industry, delivering solutions that enhance process management and streamline operations. The company has developed a SaaS-based platform that improves economic growth and reduces environmental impact for its clients. Sotas offers a comprehensive order placement, production, and inventory management system tailored specifically for the chemical sector. Additionally, it provides an information database for chemical trading, allowing businesses to gather and compare vital data efficiently. This centralized database supports chemical trading companies in identifying relevant information, enhancing their decision-making processes.
Sotas
Seed Round in 2023
Sotas is a consulting and software provider focused on the chemical industry, delivering solutions that enhance process management and streamline operations. The company has developed a SaaS-based platform that improves economic growth and reduces environmental impact for its clients. Sotas offers a comprehensive order placement, production, and inventory management system tailored specifically for the chemical sector. Additionally, it provides an information database for chemical trading, allowing businesses to gather and compare vital data efficiently. This centralized database supports chemical trading companies in identifying relevant information, enhancing their decision-making processes.
FLUX
Series B in 2023
FLUX Inc. is a company that specializes in developing digital marketing solutions aimed at optimizing the online customer experience. Founded in 2018 and based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, FLUX offers a range of products, including the FLUX Header Bidding Solution, which enhances advertising revenue by fostering fair competition among advertisers. Additionally, the FLUX LTV Analytics tool utilizes statistics and machine learning to analyze customer data, allowing businesses to predict customer lifetime value with limited data sets. The company's Digital Experience Platform (DXP) further empowers online businesses by personalizing interactions across all digital touchpoints through its proprietary digital identification technology.
Polynomial
Seed Round in 2023
Polynomial is building in decentralized finance – a more fair, accessible, efficient, and transparent financial system enabled by crypto.
Techtouch
Series B in 2023
Techtouch, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing TechTouch, a digital transformation platform designed to improve operational efficiency for businesses. Its software provides an intuitive website user manual by overlaying explanatory guidance directly onto existing web systems through a browser plug-in and server-side integration. This approach allows for real-time navigation assistance, minimizing the challenges associated with complex system operations. By enhancing system education for employees and promoting better utilization of web resources, Techtouch aims to reduce operational burdens and streamline business processes.
Spacely
Venture Round in 2022
Spacely, Inc. is a cloud software company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in the creation and editing of virtual reality (VR) content. Founded in 2013 and previously known as 3D Stylee until its rebranding in 2018, Spacely offers an intuitive platform that allows users to manage VR web content using photos captured with 360-degree cameras. The software caters to various industries, including real estate, tourism, and retail, enabling businesses to develop their own VR services through an application programming interface (API). By simplifying the VR content creation process, Spacely aims to provide a seamless experience for users looking to engage audiences through immersive digital experiences.
Any
Venture Round in 2022
Any offers a knowledge-sharing tool aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and individual growth. This cloud-based technology allows users to accumulate and access internal information in a centralized location, utilizing a Q&A and memo-style interface. By facilitating knowledge sharing, Any's platform helps new employees quickly find answers to their inquiries, thereby improving productivity and reducing the time spent on repetitive questions. The company's approach transforms reliance on intuition into a structured process that fosters collaboration and innovation within organizations.
Hubble
Series A in 2022
Cloud-based software specialized for contracts and other legal documents
Autify
Series A in 2021
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its flagship product, Autify No Code, enables users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without requiring programming skills. The platform is designed to address the challenges of automation testing by monitoring user interface changes and automatically updating affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced Zenes, an AI tool that simplifies the creation of software tests by allowing users to interact with an AI agent to generate tests based on product documentation. The platform also offers features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, which help quality assurance teams enhance productivity and accuracy while expediting the delivery of high-quality software.
Wevnal
Series A in 2021
Wevnal is a technology and information service platform that specializes in digital marketing solutions. The company offers a range of services, including chatbot development, video production, and internet advertising, aimed at assisting clients in building effective digital marketing programs. Wevnal's offerings also encompass the development of simple notification service tools and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, enabling clients to enhance their product marketing and connect with customers effectively. Client inquiries are managed through multiple channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring comprehensive support.
Resilire
Seed Round in 2021
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.
Galapagos Japan
Series A in 2021
Galapagos Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009, specializing in AI-driven design and application development services. The firm provides solutions such as AIR Design, which focuses on marketing creative, and development services for mobile applications on iPhone and Android platforms. Galapagos aims to enhance the effectiveness of marketing technology by utilizing its platform to produce high-quality videos quickly and efficiently. The company supports its clients throughout the entire process, from planning and design to development and operation, thereby helping them achieve successful outcomes in a competitive application market.
Any
Venture Round in 2021
Any offers a knowledge-sharing tool aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and individual growth. This cloud-based technology allows users to accumulate and access internal information in a centralized location, utilizing a Q&A and memo-style interface. By facilitating knowledge sharing, Any's platform helps new employees quickly find answers to their inquiries, thereby improving productivity and reducing the time spent on repetitive questions. The company's approach transforms reliance on intuition into a structured process that fosters collaboration and innovation within organizations.
Any
Series A in 2021
Any offers a knowledge-sharing tool aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and individual growth. This cloud-based technology allows users to accumulate and access internal information in a centralized location, utilizing a Q&A and memo-style interface. By facilitating knowledge sharing, Any's platform helps new employees quickly find answers to their inquiries, thereby improving productivity and reducing the time spent on repetitive questions. The company's approach transforms reliance on intuition into a structured process that fosters collaboration and innovation within organizations.
FLUX
Series A in 2021
FLUX Inc. is a company that specializes in developing digital marketing solutions aimed at optimizing the online customer experience. Founded in 2018 and based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, FLUX offers a range of products, including the FLUX Header Bidding Solution, which enhances advertising revenue by fostering fair competition among advertisers. Additionally, the FLUX LTV Analytics tool utilizes statistics and machine learning to analyze customer data, allowing businesses to predict customer lifetime value with limited data sets. The company's Digital Experience Platform (DXP) further empowers online businesses by personalizing interactions across all digital touchpoints through its proprietary digital identification technology.
Hokan
Venture Round in 2020
Hokan develops an InsurTech SaaS service for the insurance industry. Hokan has the functions required for an insurance agency's business operation, and after-sales follow-up can be realized on a single platform from customer contact points. Hokan allows users to easily realize data linkage and manage customer and contract information centrally.
Techtouch
Series A in 2020
Techtouch, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing TechTouch, a digital transformation platform designed to improve operational efficiency for businesses. Its software provides an intuitive website user manual by overlaying explanatory guidance directly onto existing web systems through a browser plug-in and server-side integration. This approach allows for real-time navigation assistance, minimizing the challenges associated with complex system operations. By enhancing system education for employees and promoting better utilization of web resources, Techtouch aims to reduce operational burdens and streamline business processes.
Galapagos Japan
Seed Round in 2020
Galapagos Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009, specializing in AI-driven design and application development services. The firm provides solutions such as AIR Design, which focuses on marketing creative, and development services for mobile applications on iPhone and Android platforms. Galapagos aims to enhance the effectiveness of marketing technology by utilizing its platform to produce high-quality videos quickly and efficiently. The company supports its clients throughout the entire process, from planning and design to development and operation, thereby helping them achieve successful outcomes in a competitive application market.
Tutorial
Series A in 2020
Tutorial Inc. is a company based in Chiyoda, Japan, that specializes in developing robotic process automation (RPA) software solutions. Founded in 2014, it operates a cloud-based RPA platform known as "Robotic Crowd," which can be accessed through a web browser. In addition to its software offerings, Tutorial provides consulting services to assist businesses in implementing RPA technologies. The company focuses on helping organizations streamline their operations and enhance productivity through effective automation solutions.
SmarTrial
Seed Round in 2020
Activaid Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a social data platform specifically designed for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Founded in 2018 by Yasuaki Hasebe, the platform facilitates information exchange among patients, enabling them to support one another within their community. Additionally, Activaid's platform plays a crucial role in gathering data that can aid in the development of new drugs and assist in matching patients with suitable clinical trials. Ultimately, the company aims to enhance medical treatment for individuals affected by IBD.
FLUX
Seed Round in 2019
FLUX Inc. is a company that specializes in developing digital marketing solutions aimed at optimizing the online customer experience. Founded in 2018 and based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, FLUX offers a range of products, including the FLUX Header Bidding Solution, which enhances advertising revenue by fostering fair competition among advertisers. Additionally, the FLUX LTV Analytics tool utilizes statistics and machine learning to analyze customer data, allowing businesses to predict customer lifetime value with limited data sets. The company's Digital Experience Platform (DXP) further empowers online businesses by personalizing interactions across all digital touchpoints through its proprietary digital identification technology.
HiCustomer
Series A in 2019
HiCustomer Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing customer analysis tools for software as a service (SaaS) operators. The company offers a customer success management platform that calculates customer health scores and identifies withdrawal signs based on usage data. By aggregating customer information, including usage status, communication history, and sales data, HiCustomer enables organizations to enhance customer relationships and improve customer lifetime value (LTV). This platform acts as a valuable resource for customer success teams, helping them to optimize their strategies and drive business growth.
Autify
Seed Round in 2019
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its flagship product, Autify No Code, enables users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without requiring programming skills. The platform is designed to address the challenges of automation testing by monitoring user interface changes and automatically updating affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced Zenes, an AI tool that simplifies the creation of software tests by allowing users to interact with an AI agent to generate tests based on product documentation. The platform also offers features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, which help quality assurance teams enhance productivity and accuracy while expediting the delivery of high-quality software.
Techtouch
Seed Round in 2019
Techtouch, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing TechTouch, a digital transformation platform designed to improve operational efficiency for businesses. Its software provides an intuitive website user manual by overlaying explanatory guidance directly onto existing web systems through a browser plug-in and server-side integration. This approach allows for real-time navigation assistance, minimizing the challenges associated with complex system operations. By enhancing system education for employees and promoting better utilization of web resources, Techtouch aims to reduce operational burdens and streamline business processes.
Hubble
Venture Round in 2019
Cloud-based software specialized for contracts and other legal documents
Hubble Japan
Venture Round in 2019
Hubble Japan is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based software for the management and storage of legal documents. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company offers a platform that facilitates the exchange, management, and sharing of legal documents for organizations of all sizes and industries. Hubble's software integrates with various electronic signing services, including CloudSign and DocuSign, allowing for seamless document processing. The platform is designed to automatically organize and manage document histories, track changes, and revert to previous versions, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing legal and contract-related friction. Hubble Japan aims to streamline the document management process with user-friendly features that cater to the needs of its clients.
Hexabase
Seed Round in 2019
Hexabase, previously known as Beee Technology, is a venture company focused on providing in-house IT services tailored for corporations. The company aims to address business challenges faced by corporate clients by leveraging advanced IT technologies. Hexabase specializes in offering cloud services and enterprise backend as a service (EBaaS), which are designed to enhance the development of web applications and corporate systems. Their platform streamlines and accelerates web system development, allowing businesses to reorganize workflows and manage their processes more efficiently through digital solutions.
Spacely
Series A in 2019
Spacely, Inc. is a cloud software company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in the creation and editing of virtual reality (VR) content. Founded in 2013 and previously known as 3D Stylee until its rebranding in 2018, Spacely offers an intuitive platform that allows users to manage VR web content using photos captured with 360-degree cameras. The software caters to various industries, including real estate, tourism, and retail, enabling businesses to develop their own VR services through an application programming interface (API). By simplifying the VR content creation process, Spacely aims to provide a seamless experience for users looking to engage audiences through immersive digital experiences.
Trajectory
Venture Round in 2019
Trajectory, Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in the research and development of control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company has created an AI Traffic Control system that facilitates fully autonomous navigation for drones. Its innovative technology allows for the automated generation of flight routes for multiple UAVs, enabling simultaneous deployment and operation. By providing clients with a safe and accessible environment for UAV usage, Trajectory aims to address various operational challenges associated with unmanned aircraft.
Shiftmation
Series A in 2019
Shiftmation develops work shift automation software aimed at enhancing business performance and productivity. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company's software facilitates the automatic creation of employee shifts for full-time store-based operations. This technology helps clients significantly reduce the time and human errors associated with scheduling, ultimately contributing to a more efficient work environment. Through its innovative solutions, Shiftmation seeks to improve not only business operations but also foster a better societal framework.
Inner Resource
Seed Round in 2019
Inner Resource K.K. is a Japanese company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bunkyo-ku. It develops and operates a specialized cloud purchasing platform called repura, designed specifically for the research industry. This platform facilitates procurement, purchasing, and inventory management, streamlining the processes for organizations within this sector.
Hokan
Series A in 2019
Hokan develops an InsurTech SaaS service for the insurance industry. Hokan has the functions required for an insurance agency's business operation, and after-sales follow-up can be realized on a single platform from customer contact points. Hokan allows users to easily realize data linkage and manage customer and contract information centrally.
O:
Venture Round in 2019
O: is an information technology company focused on enhancing health management through innovative tools that visualize the human circadian clock. The company has developed a unique IoT device that calculates optimal sleep timing for individuals by utilizing an acceleration sensor. This technology not only helps users determine the best times for falling asleep and waking up but also analyzes factors related to mental health disorders and productivity loss. By providing daily sleep coaching to employees, O: enables organizations to better manage employee health data and foster improved overall well-being and productivity in the workplace.
Alpaca
Venture Round in 2018
Alpaca is a developer-focused financial technology platform that provides a modern brokerage infrastructure for accessing financial markets. The company offers services that include stock and cryptocurrency investing, real-time market data, and comprehensive brokerage capabilities through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables developers to create trading applications and integrate investment functionalities into various products. Alpaca supports a diverse range of businesses and applications globally, catering to tens of thousands of developers who utilize its platform to enhance their financial offerings. The company has attracted significant funding from leading investors in the sector, positioning itself as a prominent player in the embedded finance landscape.
AlpacaJapan
Series A in 2018
AlpacaJapan is a fintech company that specializes in providing advanced investment technology and tools to global financial institutions and corporations. The firm leverages proprietary AI and big data technologies, including deep learning and comprehensive data analysis, to enhance financial data management. With a team composed of professionals from prominent high-tech and financial sectors, AlpacaJapan collaborates with top financial institutions worldwide, offering solutions tailored for bankers, asset managers, traders, and market makers. The company's focus is on integrating cutting-edge technology to streamline and improve investment processes in the capital markets.
HiCustomer
Seed Round in 2018
HiCustomer Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing customer analysis tools for software as a service (SaaS) operators. The company offers a customer success management platform that calculates customer health scores and identifies withdrawal signs based on usage data. By aggregating customer information, including usage status, communication history, and sales data, HiCustomer enables organizations to enhance customer relationships and improve customer lifetime value (LTV). This platform acts as a valuable resource for customer success teams, helping them to optimize their strategies and drive business growth.
UPWARD
Series D in 2018
UPWARD, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) services, particularly for field sales operations. The company offers geographical information systems (GIS) and location-based services (LBS) solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams. By integrating customer contact information with location data, UPWARD's services simplify the process of managing customer visits and scheduling for sales personnel who often operate away from the office. The company's products are marketed under the GRASS and MapServer brand names. UPWARD collaborates with various partners, including DM Solutions Group and MapInfo Corporation, to further enhance its offerings.
Laboratik
Seed Round in 2018
Laboratik Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. The company develops and operates the Smart bot A platform, which utilizes natural language processing technology to analyze real-time in-house chat conversations. This platform focuses on enhancing organizational communication by measuring and visualizing team interactions, detecting biased communication, and analyzing the emotional tone of chat exchanges. Additionally, it facilitates idea sharing by automatically collecting comments tagged during discussions. Laboratik aims to improve human creativity and productivity by providing straightforward tools that empower individuals to work more effectively.
Diggle
Seed Round in 2018
Diggle is a cloud-based service that specializes in management accounting, particularly focusing on fraud management. The platform aims to minimize errors and reduce the time required for fraud management tasks, making it accessible even to those without expertise in finance or accounting. Diggle facilitates budget creation and performance comparison by automatically generating key performance indicators and budgets through a user-friendly interface. Users can input target numerical values into preset parameters to streamline the budgeting process. Additionally, the platform allows for straightforward contrast forecasting by integrating both financial and non-financial data, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of business planning.
Spacely
Seed Round in 2018
Spacely, Inc. is a cloud software company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in the creation and editing of virtual reality (VR) content. Founded in 2013 and previously known as 3D Stylee until its rebranding in 2018, Spacely offers an intuitive platform that allows users to manage VR web content using photos captured with 360-degree cameras. The software caters to various industries, including real estate, tourism, and retail, enabling businesses to develop their own VR services through an application programming interface (API). By simplifying the VR content creation process, Spacely aims to provide a seamless experience for users looking to engage audiences through immersive digital experiences.
Hacobu
Series A in 2017
Hacobu operates a digital logistics platform that aims to optimize the entire supply chain by leveraging logistics big data and IoT-based tools. The company's flagship solution, MOVO, serves as an integrated operation management system that connects carriers and shipping companies, facilitating an easy-to-use online mechanism for managing logistics. By providing tools designed to support shipping companies, Hacobu helps clients enhance operational efficiency and accumulate distribution data from various sources. This focus on data-driven optimization positions Hacobu as a key player in improving physical distribution systems across the logistics sector.
LeapMind
Series B in 2017
LeapMind Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in hardware architecture and platforms for deep learning applications. The company focuses on making deep learning technology compact and accessible, particularly within the evolving Internet of Things (IoT) sector. LeapMind has developed its own algorithms and innovative chip architectures that enhance the accuracy of neural network models while reducing the computational complexity necessary for implementation in small computing environments. This approach enables the use of advanced deep learning capabilities in devices with limited power and memory, facilitating advancements in both the IoT and robotics industries.
SkyDisc
Series A in 2017
SkyDisc, Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that focuses on providing artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing sector. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the use of Internet of Things (IoT) services, enabling manufacturers to tackle various operational challenges. By utilizing a SaaS-based production scheduler, SkyDisc helps businesses visualize data collected from sensors and conduct performance analyses. This approach aims to enhance productivity and product quality while minimizing labor hours. Additionally, the platform assists companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately improving overall manufacturing efficiency.
Tribeau
Venture Round in 2017
Tribeau Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that operates a dedicated application for cosmetic surgery. The platform focuses on enhancing the experience of women seeking aesthetic treatments by connecting them with a network of cosmetic surgery experts. Tribeau serves as a word-of-mouth resource for individuals interested in cosmetic surgeries, cosmetic dermatology, and orthodontics, particularly for services not covered by health insurance. The application aims to support users in making informed decisions regarding their aesthetic choices by providing access to expert insights and community experiences.
Mazrica
Series A in 2017
Mazrica, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015 that specializes in designing and developing an online business support platform. The company offers a sales force automation and customer relationship management software called "Senses," which enhances organizational performance by tracking sales opportunities and managing centralized information. In addition to its software solutions, Mazrica provides business consulting services, particularly focusing on infrastructure projects. The platform incorporates artificial intelligence to assist clients in improving their organizational intelligence and addressing common challenges in personalization. By combining technology with consulting, Mazrica aims to foster a more creative and fulfilling work environment for sales organizations.
SMARTCAMP
Series B in 2017
Smart Camp is a technology company that offers SaaS comparison services, inside sales agency support, and B2B digital marketing solutions.
Alphaus
Series A in 2017
Alphaus, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in cloud application lifecycle management and automation solutions. The company offers three key products: Wave, a cloud-based AWS management solution; Ripple, a billing management tool for MSPs and resellers; and Ocean, a cloud-based lifecycle management application. Alphaus, under the leadership of founder Wayland Zhang, aims to simplify and automate cloud operations, making them more accessible to businesses. The company is an AWS Advanced Technology Partner and its SaaS product, Alphaus Cloud, helps AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud partners, as well as user enterprises, understand, allocate, and optimize complex cloud spend.
Exmedio
Venture Round in 2017
Exmedio, a Japanese health technology startup founded in 2014 and based in Konan-shi, specializes in developing diagnosis assistance technology for healthcare professionals. As a subsidiary of Mynavi Corporation since 2019, Exmedio focuses on creating software and IT services that facilitate communication among doctors, enhancing the quality of medical care. The company provides telemedicine services, enabling patients to consult specialists online regarding skin and eye diseases. By leveraging internet-based network systems, Exmedio aims to improve medical support tools and streamline the diagnostic process, ultimately benefiting the healthcare industry.
Hacobu
Seed Round in 2016
Hacobu operates a digital logistics platform that aims to optimize the entire supply chain by leveraging logistics big data and IoT-based tools. The company's flagship solution, MOVO, serves as an integrated operation management system that connects carriers and shipping companies, facilitating an easy-to-use online mechanism for managing logistics. By providing tools designed to support shipping companies, Hacobu helps clients enhance operational efficiency and accumulate distribution data from various sources. This focus on data-driven optimization positions Hacobu as a key player in improving physical distribution systems across the logistics sector.
TVISION INSIGHTS
Venture Round in 2016
TVISION INSIGHTS Co. Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in media research for television, focusing on measuring and analyzing the effects of TV commercials and programs. Established in 2015, the company employs advanced human body recognition technology to assess "viewing quality," capturing unique data on TV viewing habits in living rooms. This innovative approach allows TVISION to collect and analyze information that is not readily available elsewhere, creating a distinctive data set. The company has expanded its operations globally, with additional offices in Boston and New York, and continues to grow rapidly by addressing challenges in various markets while striving to unlock the full potential of television.
Bespoke
Seed Round in 2016
Bespoke Inc., based in Tokyo, is a prominent developer of artificial intelligence technology focused on enhancing multilingual guest services. The company offers easy access to information, local recommendations, and tailored solutions through its products, notably including Bebot, an internationally recognized AI concierge. Bespoke's AI platform utilizes chatbots to facilitate real-time customer engagement and measurement software, which allows hotels and airports to provide efficient concierge services in multiple languages. The company has established partnerships with well-known clients, serving users from over 100 countries, such as major hotel chains and international airports.
VRIZE
Venture Round in 2016
VRize is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing virtual reality enterprise software. The company is focused on the virtual reality advertising sector and has introduced a service known as VRize Video. Through its innovative offerings, VRize aims to enhance user experiences in the VR space while providing businesses with effective advertising solutions.
LeapMind
Series A in 2016
LeapMind Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in hardware architecture and platforms for deep learning applications. The company focuses on making deep learning technology compact and accessible, particularly within the evolving Internet of Things (IoT) sector. LeapMind has developed its own algorithms and innovative chip architectures that enhance the accuracy of neural network models while reducing the computational complexity necessary for implementation in small computing environments. This approach enables the use of advanced deep learning capabilities in devices with limited power and memory, facilitating advancements in both the IoT and robotics industries.
ABEJA
Series B in 2016
ABEJA, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in artificial intelligence software tailored for retailers and manufacturers. Founded in 2012 and based in Minato-Ku, the company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, big data, and deep learning. ABEJA's services encompass data collection, analysis, automation, simulation, and visualization, enabling sophisticated analyses and optimized solutions across various industries, particularly in retail, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The platform supports the entire machine learning and deep learning pipeline, facilitating development, deployment, and ongoing operations to drive digital transformation for its clients.
Mazrica
Seed Round in 2016
Mazrica, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015 that specializes in designing and developing an online business support platform. The company offers a sales force automation and customer relationship management software called "Senses," which enhances organizational performance by tracking sales opportunities and managing centralized information. In addition to its software solutions, Mazrica provides business consulting services, particularly focusing on infrastructure projects. The platform incorporates artificial intelligence to assist clients in improving their organizational intelligence and addressing common challenges in personalization. By combining technology with consulting, Mazrica aims to foster a more creative and fulfilling work environment for sales organizations.
Welmo
Seed Round in 2016
Welmo Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in AI-driven services for the care and welfare industry. The company's primary offering is MILMO, Japan's largest welfare service platform, which connects users with necessary resources. Additionally, Welmo provides CPA (Care Plan Assistant), an AI-powered tool that assists care coordinators in creating care plans for elderly individuals, using advanced technologies like Natural Language Processing. The company also operates educational facilities, UNICO, focusing on education for disabled children. Welmo aims to streamline care processes, reduce costs, and enhance accessibility to information, ultimately improving the quality of life for those in need.
Xica
Series B in 2016
Xica Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in applied data science and information technology systems. Founded in February 2012, it focuses on the development of tools and consulting services aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness. Xica is known for MAGELLAN, a leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool in Japan that supports over 200 major brands. This tool enables clients to quantify the impact of both offline and online advertising campaigns by integrating and analyzing promotional data. By automating and visualizing complex data, Xica helps advertisers optimize their marketing strategies without requiring extensive analytical expertise.
SkyDisc
Seed Round in 2016
SkyDisc, Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that focuses on providing artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing sector. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the use of Internet of Things (IoT) services, enabling manufacturers to tackle various operational challenges. By utilizing a SaaS-based production scheduler, SkyDisc helps businesses visualize data collected from sensors and conduct performance analyses. This approach aims to enhance productivity and product quality while minimizing labor hours. Additionally, the platform assists companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately improving overall manufacturing efficiency.
Alphaus
Seed Round in 2015
Alphaus, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in cloud application lifecycle management and automation solutions. The company offers three key products: Wave, a cloud-based AWS management solution; Ripple, a billing management tool for MSPs and resellers; and Ocean, a cloud-based lifecycle management application. Alphaus, under the leadership of founder Wayland Zhang, aims to simplify and automate cloud operations, making them more accessible to businesses. The company is an AWS Advanced Technology Partner and its SaaS product, Alphaus Cloud, helps AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud partners, as well as user enterprises, understand, allocate, and optimize complex cloud spend.
TVision
Seed Round in 2015
TVision is an audience measurement company that specializes in providing detailed insights into viewer engagement with television content. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Boston and Tokyo, TVision offers second-by-second, person-level data that reveals who is watching, what they are watching, and the level of attention being paid to both linear and streaming television. This data is crucial for advertisers, agencies, networks, streaming providers, and other data platforms, as it enables them to make informed media decisions, assess performance, create compelling content, and benchmark against competitors. By delivering real-time performance metrics, TVision helps its clients enhance advertising effectiveness and efficiency.
SMARTCAMP
Series A in 2015
Smart Camp is a technology company that offers SaaS comparison services, inside sales agency support, and B2B digital marketing solutions.
AlpacaJapan
Seed Round in 2015
AlpacaJapan is a fintech company that specializes in providing advanced investment technology and tools to global financial institutions and corporations. The firm leverages proprietary AI and big data technologies, including deep learning and comprehensive data analysis, to enhance financial data management. With a team composed of professionals from prominent high-tech and financial sectors, AlpacaJapan collaborates with top financial institutions worldwide, offering solutions tailored for bankers, asset managers, traders, and market makers. The company's focus is on integrating cutting-edge technology to streamline and improve investment processes in the capital markets.
Alpaca
Seed Round in 2015
Alpaca is a developer-focused financial technology platform that provides a modern brokerage infrastructure for accessing financial markets. The company offers services that include stock and cryptocurrency investing, real-time market data, and comprehensive brokerage capabilities through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables developers to create trading applications and integrate investment functionalities into various products. Alpaca supports a diverse range of businesses and applications globally, catering to tens of thousands of developers who utilize its platform to enhance their financial offerings. The company has attracted significant funding from leading investors in the sector, positioning itself as a prominent player in the embedded finance landscape.
Welmo
Seed Round in 2015
Welmo Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in AI-driven services for the care and welfare industry. The company's primary offering is MILMO, Japan's largest welfare service platform, which connects users with necessary resources. Additionally, Welmo provides CPA (Care Plan Assistant), an AI-powered tool that assists care coordinators in creating care plans for elderly individuals, using advanced technologies like Natural Language Processing. The company also operates educational facilities, UNICO, focusing on education for disabled children. Welmo aims to streamline care processes, reduce costs, and enhance accessibility to information, ultimately improving the quality of life for those in need.
Chikyu
Venture Round in 2015
Chikyu Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing cloud-based marketing support software. Its offerings include customer management, sales negotiation management, and data analysis, designed to enhance productivity in various job tasks. The software enables users to gather information on business negotiations and generate sales forecasts, facilitating more effective customer interactions and decision-making processes. Through its innovative platform, Chikyu aims to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency for its clients.
Fileforce
Seed Round in 2015
Fileforce is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2001 that specializes in providing secure and scalable cloud file services for businesses of all sizes. The company offers a platform that allows enterprises to safely store, manage, access, and share files from various devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. Fileforce focuses on protecting valuable information and assets through its security management system, which includes enterprise cloud monitoring to facilitate the management of business activities such as proposals, quotations, and design documents. By enabling efficient file organization and sharing, Fileforce aims to enhance productivity and streamline operations for its clients.
Xica
Series B in 2015
Xica Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in applied data science and information technology systems. Founded in February 2012, it focuses on the development of tools and consulting services aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness. Xica is known for MAGELLAN, a leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool in Japan that supports over 200 major brands. This tool enables clients to quantify the impact of both offline and online advertising campaigns by integrating and analyzing promotional data. By automating and visualizing complex data, Xica helps advertisers optimize their marketing strategies without requiring extensive analytical expertise.
Make School
Venture Round in 2015
Make School Inc. is an educational institution based in San Francisco, California, that offers both in-person courses and online tutorials focused on product development and technology. Founded in 2011, the organization provides a higher education degree program designed to bridge the gap between education and employment for high school graduates. Its curriculum covers essential areas such as computer science theory, application development, web development, open source software, networking, and communication skills. By partnering with established universities, Make School delivers instructional, curricular, and admissions services, ensuring that its educational offerings remain relevant to the modern economy and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. This approach enables students to effectively prepare for careers as software developers or startup founders.
LeapMind
Seed Round in 2014
LeapMind Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in hardware architecture and platforms for deep learning applications. The company focuses on making deep learning technology compact and accessible, particularly within the evolving Internet of Things (IoT) sector. LeapMind has developed its own algorithms and innovative chip architectures that enhance the accuracy of neural network models while reducing the computational complexity necessary for implementation in small computing environments. This approach enables the use of advanced deep learning capabilities in devices with limited power and memory, facilitating advancements in both the IoT and robotics industries.
ABEJA
Seed Round in 2014
ABEJA, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in artificial intelligence software tailored for retailers and manufacturers. Founded in 2012 and based in Minato-Ku, the company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, big data, and deep learning. ABEJA's services encompass data collection, analysis, automation, simulation, and visualization, enabling sophisticated analyses and optimized solutions across various industries, particularly in retail, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The platform supports the entire machine learning and deep learning pipeline, facilitating development, deployment, and ongoing operations to drive digital transformation for its clients.
Compath Me
Seed Round in 2014
Compath Me, Inc. is a software developer based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating mobile applications designed for parents to manage and share photos of their children. Its flagship product, KiDDY, allows users to take and upload photos, add titles and comments, and create personalized albums. The application facilitates easy sharing of these memories with family members, enhancing the experience of preserving and celebrating moments in children’s lives. KiDDY is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play, making it accessible to a wide audience of users.
FlyData
Venture Round in 2014
FlyData Inc. is a data integration service provider based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in cloud-based solutions. The company offers a range of products, including FlyData for Redshift, which facilitates continuous data uploads to Amazon Redshift, and FlyData Sync, which allows for the replication of data from relational databases to Amazon Redshift clusters. Additionally, FlyData for Heroku enables users to save Heroku logs in an S3 bucket. The FlyData Enterprise solution manages the extract, transform, and load process to the cloud, supporting the movement of large data sets to existing data warehouses. FlyData also provides consulting services to assist with data warehousing, business intelligence, reporting, and analytics. Founded in 2010 and originally known as Hapyrus, Inc., the company rebranded to FlyData Inc. in January 2014.
Datasection
Venture Round in 2014
Datasection is a social big data company that provides various big data analysis tools for its clients. It specializes in marketing research, data provision and processing, image analysis, overseas SNS, and data utilization and optimization. Datasection was founded in 2000.
Xica
Series A in 2014
Xica Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in applied data science and information technology systems. Founded in February 2012, it focuses on the development of tools and consulting services aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness. Xica is known for MAGELLAN, a leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool in Japan that supports over 200 major brands. This tool enables clients to quantify the impact of both offline and online advertising campaigns by integrating and analyzing promotional data. By automating and visualizing complex data, Xica helps advertisers optimize their marketing strategies without requiring extensive analytical expertise.
Xica
Series A in 2014
Xica Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in applied data science and information technology systems. Founded in February 2012, it focuses on the development of tools and consulting services aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness. Xica is known for MAGELLAN, a leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool in Japan that supports over 200 major brands. This tool enables clients to quantify the impact of both offline and online advertising campaigns by integrating and analyzing promotional data. By automating and visualizing complex data, Xica helps advertisers optimize their marketing strategies without requiring extensive analytical expertise.
Dennoo
Seed Round in 2013
Dennoo Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in developing a cost-per-second advertising platform aimed at transforming online display advertising into a more effective form of mass media marketing. Founded in 2011 and located in Palo Alto, Dennoo's innovative platform allows advertisers to measure the actual viewable time of their ads on screens, calculating the value and cost based on this viewable duration. The company utilizes a time-based ecosystem supported by a sophisticated video ad server, enabling users to optimize their advertising strategies by focusing on the seconds that ads are visibly engaging viewers.
FlyData
Seed Round in 2011
FlyData Inc. is a data integration service provider based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in cloud-based solutions. The company offers a range of products, including FlyData for Redshift, which facilitates continuous data uploads to Amazon Redshift, and FlyData Sync, which allows for the replication of data from relational databases to Amazon Redshift clusters. Additionally, FlyData for Heroku enables users to save Heroku logs in an S3 bucket. The FlyData Enterprise solution manages the extract, transform, and load process to the cloud, supporting the movement of large data sets to existing data warehouses. FlyData also provides consulting services to assist with data warehousing, business intelligence, reporting, and analytics. Founded in 2010 and originally known as Hapyrus, Inc., the company rebranded to FlyData Inc. in January 2014.
Datasection
Venture Round in 2009
Datasection is a social big data company that provides various big data analysis tools for its clients. It specializes in marketing research, data provision and processing, image analysis, overseas SNS, and data utilization and optimization. Datasection was founded in 2000.
Laboratik
Laboratik Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. The company develops and operates the Smart bot A platform, which utilizes natural language processing technology to analyze real-time in-house chat conversations. This platform focuses on enhancing organizational communication by measuring and visualizing team interactions, detecting biased communication, and analyzing the emotional tone of chat exchanges. Additionally, it facilitates idea sharing by automatically collecting comments tagged during discussions. Laboratik aims to improve human creativity and productivity by providing straightforward tools that empower individuals to work more effectively.
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