Archetype Ventures

Founded in Tokyo in 2006, Archetype Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments in B2B tech startups. The company focuses on sectors such as software-as-a-service, fintech, deep tech, AI/ML, healthcare, sustainability, and marketing tech across Asia and the Americas.

Shumpei Fukui

Managing Partner

Shibuki Iyoku

Principal

Hirokazu Kitahara

Partner

Shinichiro Monobe

Venture Partner

Kyohei Mukaigawa

Partner

Satoshi Nakamura

Senior Associate

Miki Nomura

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

92 past transactions

Hubble

Series B in 2024
Cloud-based software specialized for contracts and other legal documents

Any

Series B in 2024
Any is a developer of a cloud-based knowledge-sharing tool designed to centralize and streamline information within organizations. This tool features a Q&A-style and memo-style interface that allows users to efficiently store and access internal information. It is particularly beneficial for new employees, providing them with quick answers to their queries, which enhances productivity and reduces the time spent on repetitive inquiries. By facilitating effective knowledge sharing, Any empowers organizations to foster individual growth and improve overall profitability, transitioning from reliance on intuition to a more structured approach to information management.

YourTrade

Seed Round in 2024
YourTrade is a company that supports cross-border e-commerce businesses by facilitating the resale of rejected goods and backlogged inventory from international sales. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including the collection and inspection of returned items, along with the resale of these products through local sales channels. Additionally, YourTrade provides import and export services tailored for e-commerce platforms, managing excess stock and returns by handling inspection, storage, and resale processes. The company's platform also enables compliance with various overseas export regulations, allowing businesses to efficiently navigate international markets.

ZAICO

Series A in 2024
ZAICO is a management application focused on optimizing energy efficiency and reducing operational burdens for organizations. It features a cloud-based inventory management system that streamlines and automates inventory tracking and ordering processes. By providing real-time data updates, visual inventory management, and seamless integration capabilities, ZAICO enhances operational efficiency for businesses across various sectors, including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. This comprehensive approach allows companies to minimize manual errors, improve efficiency, and reduce costs effectively.

Voxela

Seed Round in 2024
Voxela develops AI-driven care analysis technology designed to detect and prevent accidents in real-time. Its system monitors movements that could lead to incidents such as falls, automatically alerts caregivers via push notifications, and enables long-term forecasting of potential hazards.

Haul

Seed Round in 2024
Haul is a technology-driven human resources company specializing in AI-based recruitment solutions. It offers next-generation recruitment services, leveraging AI to streamline and enhance the entire recruitment process, from initial candidate communication to interview preparation and job offers. Additionally, Haul provides recruitment consulting and SaaS development services to help businesses optimize their hiring strategies.

EX4Energy

Series A in 2024
EX4Energy specializes in developing infrastructure for distributed energy systems. Its platform connects and manages resources like solar power, storage batteries, and electric vehicle chargers, helping businesses reduce their environmental impact.

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 specializing in the production of egg cells using DIOLs (Differentiation-Inducing Oocyte-like Cells). Its technology aims to create more fertilizable eggs, facilitating infertility treatment and genetic disease research.

Autify

Series B in 2024
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its primary offering, Autify No Code, allows users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The platform monitors user interface changes and automatically updates affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced a product named Zenes, which leverages AI to facilitate the creation of new software tests by enabling users to interact directly with an AI agent that generates tests based on product documentation. The platform includes features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, all designed to enhance the productivity and accuracy of quality assurance teams.

Revorn

Seed Round in 2024
Revorn Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in manufacturing and providing odor sensing solutions. The company leverages its proprietary 'iinioi AI' technology to collect and analyze scent data globally. Revorn's product portfolio includes a range of odor sensors and related software, such as investor software, revorn instance management, insense, kaorino tabibit, omoi deno kaori, and attention bias modification trainer. Additionally, Revorn offers consultation services that address various levels of odor-related issues, from identification to solution development.

Shiftmation

Series A in 2024
Shiftmation is a technology company that develops automated shift scheduling software powered by artificial intelligence. This platform aims to enhance business productivity and performance by streamlining the process of creating employee schedules for full-time, store-based operations. By leveraging AI, Shiftmation reduces manual effort, minimizes human errors, and saves time in shift creation compared to traditional methods.

Resilire

Venture Round in 2024
Resilire is a business specialising in supply chain risk management. It provides a platform that enables companies to centralise their supply chain data, site data, and risk data for effective mitigation of risks. The platform offers tools for collecting disaster-related information, establishing a control tower for oversight, visualising impact on maps, assessing disaster situations, and constructing business continuity management systems. This facilitates efficient organisation and sharing of corporate data internally.

Sotas

Seed Round in 2024
Sotas is a consulting and software provider focused on the chemical industry, delivering solutions that enhance process management and operational efficiency. The company develops a SaaS-based platform that facilitates order placement, production, and inventory management, specifically tailored for chemical businesses. Additionally, Sotas offers a comprehensive information database for chemical trading, allowing companies to consolidate critical data in one location. This enables users to efficiently identify specific information and create comparative analyses, ultimately improving economic growth and minimizing environmental impact for its clients.

Sotas

Seed Round in 2023
Sotas is a consulting and software provider focused on the chemical industry, delivering solutions that enhance process management and operational efficiency. The company develops a SaaS-based platform that facilitates order placement, production, and inventory management, specifically tailored for chemical businesses. Additionally, Sotas offers a comprehensive information database for chemical trading, allowing companies to consolidate critical data in one location. This enables users to efficiently identify specific information and create comparative analyses, ultimately improving economic growth and minimizing environmental impact for its clients.

FLUX

Series B in 2023
FLUX Inc. is a company based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, that specializes in developing digital marketing solutions to enhance online business performance. Founded in 2018, FLUX offers a range of products, including the FLUX Header Bidding Solution, which fosters fair competition among advertisers and boosts advertising revenue. Additionally, the company provides FLUX LTV Analytics, a tool that utilizes customer data and advanced statistical methods to predict customer lifetime value. FLUX also features a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) that personalizes and optimizes the digital customer experience through its proprietary digital identification technology, enabling businesses to engage effectively across various digital touchpoints.

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., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing an intuitive website user manual called TechTouch. The company's software enhances system education for employees, supports burden reduction, and promotes system utilization by overlaying explanation guidance on existing web systems. This is achieved through a plug-in introduced on the web browser side and JavaScript on the server-side. Techtouch's platform minimizes operational stress by displaying real-time navigation directly on the screen of running web systems, enabling businesses to handle complex operations accurately and efficiently.

Spacely

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Spacely develops cloud-based software for creating and editing virtual reality (VR) content using 360-degree camera photos. Its intuitive platform caters to various industries such as real estate, tourism, and retail.

Any

Venture Round in 2022
Any is a developer of a cloud-based knowledge-sharing tool designed to centralize and streamline information within organizations. This tool features a Q&A-style and memo-style interface that allows users to efficiently store and access internal information. It is particularly beneficial for new employees, providing them with quick answers to their queries, which enhances productivity and reduces the time spent on repetitive inquiries. By facilitating effective knowledge sharing, Any empowers organizations to foster individual growth and improve overall profitability, transitioning from reliance on intuition to a more structured approach to information management.

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 established in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its primary offering, Autify No Code, allows users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The platform monitors user interface changes and automatically updates affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced a product named Zenes, which leverages AI to facilitate the creation of new software tests by enabling users to interact directly with an AI agent that generates tests based on product documentation. The platform includes features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, all designed to enhance the productivity and accuracy of quality assurance teams.

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 helping clients enhance their digital marketing efforts. Wevnal also develops notification service tools and Internet of Things (IoT) applications to support businesses in digitizing their marketing strategies. By addressing customer inquiries through various channels such as phone, email, and online applications, Wevnal enables clients to effectively engage with their audience and optimize their advertising efforts.

Resilire

Seed Round in 2021
Resilire is a business specialising in supply chain risk management. It provides a platform that enables companies to centralise their supply chain data, site data, and risk data for effective mitigation of risks. The platform offers tools for collecting disaster-related information, establishing a control tower for oversight, visualising impact on maps, assessing disaster situations, and constructing business continuity management systems. This facilitates efficient organisation and sharing of corporate data internally.

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 is a developer of a cloud-based knowledge-sharing tool designed to centralize and streamline information within organizations. This tool features a Q&A-style and memo-style interface that allows users to efficiently store and access internal information. It is particularly beneficial for new employees, providing them with quick answers to their queries, which enhances productivity and reduces the time spent on repetitive inquiries. By facilitating effective knowledge sharing, Any empowers organizations to foster individual growth and improve overall profitability, transitioning from reliance on intuition to a more structured approach to information management.

Any

Series A in 2021
Any is a developer of a cloud-based knowledge-sharing tool designed to centralize and streamline information within organizations. This tool features a Q&A-style and memo-style interface that allows users to efficiently store and access internal information. It is particularly beneficial for new employees, providing them with quick answers to their queries, which enhances productivity and reduces the time spent on repetitive inquiries. By facilitating effective knowledge sharing, Any empowers organizations to foster individual growth and improve overall profitability, transitioning from reliance on intuition to a more structured approach to information management.

FLUX

Series A in 2021
FLUX Inc. is a company based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, that specializes in developing digital marketing solutions to enhance online business performance. Founded in 2018, FLUX offers a range of products, including the FLUX Header Bidding Solution, which fosters fair competition among advertisers and boosts advertising revenue. Additionally, the company provides FLUX LTV Analytics, a tool that utilizes customer data and advanced statistical methods to predict customer lifetime value. FLUX also features a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) that personalizes and optimizes the digital customer experience through its proprietary digital identification technology, enabling businesses to engage effectively across various digital touchpoints.

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., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing an intuitive website user manual called TechTouch. The company's software enhances system education for employees, supports burden reduction, and promotes system utilization by overlaying explanation guidance on existing web systems. This is achieved through a plug-in introduced on the web browser side and JavaScript on the server-side. Techtouch's platform minimizes operational stress by displaying real-time navigation directly on the screen of running web systems, enabling businesses to handle complex operations accurately and efficiently.

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, specializing in robotic process automation (RPA) software solutions. Founded in 2014, Tutorial develops and 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 organizations in the successful implementation of RPA technology. The company's focus is on facilitating the automation of business processes to enhance efficiency and productivity for its clients.

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 based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, that specializes in developing digital marketing solutions to enhance online business performance. Founded in 2018, FLUX offers a range of products, including the FLUX Header Bidding Solution, which fosters fair competition among advertisers and boosts advertising revenue. Additionally, the company provides FLUX LTV Analytics, a tool that utilizes customer data and advanced statistical methods to predict customer lifetime value. FLUX also features a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) that personalizes and optimizes the digital customer experience through its proprietary digital identification technology, enabling businesses to engage effectively across various digital touchpoints.

HiCustomer

Series A in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, HiCustomer develops a SaaS-based customer success management platform. It calculates customer health scores using service usage data, helping businesses enhance customer lifetime value by improving customer engagement and retention.

Autify

Seed Round in 2019
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its primary offering, Autify No Code, allows users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The platform monitors user interface changes and automatically updates affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced a product named Zenes, which leverages AI to facilitate the creation of new software tests by enabling users to interact directly with an AI agent that generates tests based on product documentation. The platform includes features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, all designed to enhance the productivity and accuracy of quality assurance teams.

Techtouch

Seed Round in 2019
Techtouch, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing an intuitive website user manual called TechTouch. The company's software enhances system education for employees, supports burden reduction, and promotes system utilization by overlaying explanation guidance on existing web systems. This is achieved through a plug-in introduced on the web browser side and JavaScript on the server-side. Techtouch's platform minimizes operational stress by displaying real-time navigation directly on the screen of running web systems, enabling businesses to handle complex operations accurately and efficiently.

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 specializes in developing IT services for corporations. They aim to leverage the latest technologies to solve business challenges. Their primary offerings include cloud services and Enterprise Backend as a Service (EBaaS), focusing on corporate system development.

Spacely

Series A in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Spacely develops cloud-based software for creating and editing virtual reality (VR) content using 360-degree camera photos. Its intuitive platform caters to various industries such as real estate, tourism, and retail.

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 is a technology company that develops automated shift scheduling software powered by artificial intelligence. This platform aims to enhance business productivity and performance by streamlining the process of creating employee schedules for full-time, store-based operations. By leveraging AI, Shiftmation reduces manual effort, minimizes human errors, and saves time in shift creation compared to traditional methods.

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 developing a health management tool that visualizes the human circadian clock through an innovative IoT device. This technology is designed to enhance sleep quality and productivity by calculating optimal sleep timing and analyzing various factors affecting mental health and productivity. By utilizing an acceleration sensor, O: provides personalized insights to users, allowing for tailored sleep coaching. Additionally, the platform offers human resources departments valuable tools to manage employee health data effectively, promoting overall well-being in the workplace.

Alpaca

Venture Round in 2018
Alpaca is an embedded financial technologies platform that provides real-time market data, crypto and stock investing, and end-to-end brokerage infrastructure via modern APIs. It serves hundreds of global applications and businesses, with tens of thousands of active developers.

AlpacaJapan

Series A in 2018
AlpacaJapan Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, specializes in developing fintech solutions that leverage AI and big data technology. The company offers AlpacaForecast, a market forecasting solution, and AlpacaForecast AI Prediction Matrix, a dashboard displaying short-term price forecasts for various financial markets. AlpacaJapan's team comprises professionals from high-tech and financial industries, serving top global financial institutions with investment technology and tools.

HiCustomer

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, HiCustomer develops a SaaS-based customer success management platform. It calculates customer health scores using service usage data, helping businesses enhance customer lifetime value by improving customer engagement and retention.

UPWARD

Series D in 2018
UPWARD offers cloud-based customer relationship management services that integrate location information for field sales teams. Founded in 2002, it specializes in developing geographical information systems and location-based services to streamline sales processes.

Laboratik

Seed Round in 2018
Laboratik Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing and operating the Smart bot A platform, which utilizes natural language processing technology to facilitate real-time analysis and engagement within organizations. The platform offers features that assess communication dynamics among team members, including the ability to measure and visualize communication patterns, detect biases, and analyze emotional tones in chat conversations. Additionally, it enables users to automatically collect and organize comments tagged during discussions, fostering idea sharing and collaboration. Laboratik's mission is to enhance human creativity and productivity by transforming workplace interactions through innovative solutions.

Diggle

Seed Round in 2018
Diggle is a provider of a cloud-based platform focused on enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of business planning through its innovative management accounting solutions. The platform offers comprehensive tools for budget creation and performance comparison, allowing users to automate the generation of key performance indicators and budgets by inputting target numerical values. This functionality is particularly beneficial for users who may lack expertise in finance or accounting. Additionally, Diggle facilitates the comparison of financial and non-financial data, streamlining the forecasting process. By simplifying these essential business tasks, Diggle enables companies to manage their budgets effectively and improve overall operational efficiency.

Spacely

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Spacely develops cloud-based software for creating and editing virtual reality (VR) content using 360-degree camera photos. Its intuitive platform caters to various industries such as real estate, tourism, and retail.

Hacobu

Series A in 2017
Hacobu Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing logistics applications and hardware. The company's core offering, MOVO, is an integrated operation management system centered around in-vehicle terminals. MOVO connects carriers and shipping companies, streamlining luggage delivery processes through an easy-to-use online mechanism. Additionally, Hacobu provides solutions such as delivery matching, vehicle management, and dynamic driver management, along with track reservation and automation tools. By accumulating and analyzing distribution data from various companies, Hacobu aims to optimize the entire physical distribution system, enhancing overall logistics efficiency.

LeapMind

Series B in 2017
LeapMind Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2012 that specializes in developing hardware architecture and platforms for deep learning applications. The company focuses on making deep learning technology more compact and accessible, enhancing the Internet of Things (IoT) through its concept of the "Deep Learning of Things" (DoT). LeapMind's innovations include the Juiz deep learning circuit designed for use with field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), which allows for efficient implementation of deep neural networks. The company also conducts research to create algorithms that improve the accuracy of neural network models while significantly reducing their computational complexity, facilitating the use of advanced deep learning capabilities in small computing environments. This approach aims to streamline complex technologies for the IoT and robotics sectors, enabling wider adoption and enhanced functionality.

SkyDisc

Series A in 2017
SkyDisc, Inc. is a Fukuoka, Japan-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing industry. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to improve production scheduling and address various manufacturing challenges through a performance analysis system. By leveraging sensors and data visualization techniques, SkyDisc enables businesses to enhance productivity, improve quality, and reduce labor hours. Additionally, their solutions assist companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately facilitating more efficient operations in the manufacturing sector.

Tribeau

Venture Round in 2017
Tribeau Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and operating a mobile application dedicated to cosmetic surgery. This platform connects users interested in cosmetic procedures with expert surgeons, focusing on those treatments not typically covered by health insurance.

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 focuses on enhancing organizational performance through its product, "Senses," which integrates sales force automation and customer relationship management functionalities. This platform allows users to effectively manage sales opportunities and centralize information, while also providing consulting and training services to improve sales processes. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Mazrica aims to enhance organizational intelligence and address common challenges in personalization. The company's overarching goal is to foster a more free, creative, and fulfilling work environment for its clients.

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. is a technology company specializing in cloud application lifecycle management and automation solutions, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Originally known as Mobingi K.K., the company rebranded in September 2019. Alphaus develops a range of cloud-based products, including Wave, a management solution for AWS, Ripple, a billing management tool for managed service providers and resellers, and Ocean, an application for comprehensive lifecycle management. As an AWS Advanced Technology Partner, Alphaus provides financial management tools that assist enterprises in comprehending and optimizing their cloud expenditures across platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The company's offerings aim to simplify complex cloud operations and empower users—including business teams and developers—by providing intuitive interfaces and effective resource allocation capabilities.

Exmedio

Venture Round in 2017
Exmedio is a Japanese health technology company founded in 2014 and based in Konan-shi, Japan. It specializes in developing diagnostic assistance technology and telemedicine services that facilitate communication among doctors, enhancing the quality of medical care. The company focuses on planning, research, and development of medical support software and IT services that leverage internet-based network systems. Exmedio's offerings include tools that enable patients to consult specialists online regarding various medical issues, including skin and eye diseases. As of April 2019, Exmedio operates as a subsidiary of Mynavi Corporation.

Hacobu

Seed Round in 2016
Hacobu Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing logistics applications and hardware. The company's core offering, MOVO, is an integrated operation management system centered around in-vehicle terminals. MOVO connects carriers and shipping companies, streamlining luggage delivery processes through an easy-to-use online mechanism. Additionally, Hacobu provides solutions such as delivery matching, vehicle management, and dynamic driver management, along with track reservation and automation tools. By accumulating and analyzing distribution data from various companies, Hacobu aims to optimize the entire physical distribution system, enhancing overall logistics efficiency.

TVISION INSIGHTS

Venture Round in 2016
TVISION INSIGHTS Co. Ltd., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in media research focused on television. The company utilizes advanced human body recognition technology to measure and analyze the "viewing quality" of TV commercials and programs. This innovative approach allows TVISION INSIGHTS to capture unique data on TV viewing behavior in living rooms, creating a comprehensive dataset that is uncommon in the industry. With an emphasis on global expansion, the company has established additional offices in Boston and New York, and continues to pursue growth opportunities across various markets. By addressing the evolving challenges of the television landscape, TVISION INSIGHTS aims to unlock the full potential of TV as a medium.

Bespoke

Seed Round in 2016
Bespoke Inc., based in Tokyo, is a prominent developer of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology focused on enhancing multilingual guest services. The company specializes in creating AI-powered chatbots that facilitate real-time customer engagement and offer accessible information, local recommendations, and solutions for the hospitality sector. Notable for its flagship product, Bebot, an internationally recognized AI concierge, Bespoke has established a strong client base, including well-known entities such as Holiday Inn, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, and Narita International Airport. By leveraging its innovative AI platform, Bespoke aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of concierge services, catering to users from over 100 countries.

VRIZE

Venture Round in 2016
VRIZE is a company that specializes in developing virtual reality enterprise software. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, VRIZE operates within the virtual reality sector, focusing on creating innovative solutions for businesses. One of its notable offerings is VRIZE Video, a service designed to enhance advertising capabilities within the virtual reality environment. By combining advanced technology with creative applications, VRIZE aims to improve how enterprises engage with their audiences through immersive experiences.

LeapMind

Series A in 2016
LeapMind Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2012 that specializes in developing hardware architecture and platforms for deep learning applications. The company focuses on making deep learning technology more compact and accessible, enhancing the Internet of Things (IoT) through its concept of the "Deep Learning of Things" (DoT). LeapMind's innovations include the Juiz deep learning circuit designed for use with field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), which allows for efficient implementation of deep neural networks. The company also conducts research to create algorithms that improve the accuracy of neural network models while significantly reducing their computational complexity, facilitating the use of advanced deep learning capabilities in small computing environments. This approach aims to streamline complex technologies for the IoT and robotics sectors, enabling wider adoption and enhanced functionality.

ABEJA

Series B in 2016
ABEJA, Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2012, specializing in artificial intelligence software designed for retailers and manufacturers. Based in Minato-Ku, the company integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, big data, and deep learning into its platform, enabling sophisticated data analysis and operational automation. ABEJA's services encompass the entire pipeline of machine learning and deep learning, from data generation and collection to processing, analysis, and AI modeling. The company's solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries, particularly in retail, manufacturing, and infrastructure, facilitating digital transformation through continuous and stable operations.

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 focuses on enhancing organizational performance through its product, "Senses," which integrates sales force automation and customer relationship management functionalities. This platform allows users to effectively manage sales opportunities and centralize information, while also providing consulting and training services to improve sales processes. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Mazrica aims to enhance organizational intelligence and address common challenges in personalization. The company's overarching goal is to foster a more free, creative, and fulfilling work environment for its clients.

Welmo

Seed Round in 2016
Welmo is a social venture based in Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to improving welfare services through technology. Founded in 2013, Welmo develops AI-driven platforms like MILMO and CPA (Care Plan Assistant) to streamline care planning for the elderly and disabled. They also operate educational facilities for disabled children under the UNICO brand.

Xica

Series B in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Xica specializes in applied data science. It offers MAGELLAN, Japan's leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool, supporting over 200 major brands. The company automates, visualizes, and optimizes both offline and online marketing effectiveness.

SkyDisc

Seed Round in 2016
SkyDisc, Inc. is a Fukuoka, Japan-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing industry. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to improve production scheduling and address various manufacturing challenges through a performance analysis system. By leveraging sensors and data visualization techniques, SkyDisc enables businesses to enhance productivity, improve quality, and reduce labor hours. Additionally, their solutions assist companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately facilitating more efficient operations in the manufacturing sector.

Alphaus

Seed Round in 2015
Alphaus, Inc. is a technology company specializing in cloud application lifecycle management and automation solutions, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Originally known as Mobingi K.K., the company rebranded in September 2019. Alphaus develops a range of cloud-based products, including Wave, a management solution for AWS, Ripple, a billing management tool for managed service providers and resellers, and Ocean, an application for comprehensive lifecycle management. As an AWS Advanced Technology Partner, Alphaus provides financial management tools that assist enterprises in comprehending and optimizing their cloud expenditures across platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The company's offerings aim to simplify complex cloud operations and empower users—including business teams and developers—by providing intuitive interfaces and effective resource allocation capabilities.

TVision

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, TVision is a New York-based company with offices in Boston and Tokyo. It specializes in audience measurement for television and cable viewing, providing second-by-second, person-level data on viewer engagement, including who watches what and how much attention they pay to both linear and streaming content. This data empowers advertisers, agencies, networks, and other stakeholders to make informed media decisions.

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 Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, specializes in developing fintech solutions that leverage AI and big data technology. The company offers AlpacaForecast, a market forecasting solution, and AlpacaForecast AI Prediction Matrix, a dashboard displaying short-term price forecasts for various financial markets. AlpacaJapan's team comprises professionals from high-tech and financial industries, serving top global financial institutions with investment technology and tools.

Alpaca

Seed Round in 2015
Alpaca is an embedded financial technologies platform that provides real-time market data, crypto and stock investing, and end-to-end brokerage infrastructure via modern APIs. It serves hundreds of global applications and businesses, with tens of thousands of active developers.

Welmo

Seed Round in 2015
Welmo is a social venture based in Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to improving welfare services through technology. Founded in 2013, Welmo develops AI-driven platforms like MILMO and CPA (Care Plan Assistant) to streamline care planning for the elderly and disabled. They also operate educational facilities for disabled children under the UNICO brand.

Chikyu

Venture Round in 2015
Chikyu Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based marketing support software. It provides a range of functionalities including customer management, sales negotiation management, and data analysis. The company's software is designed to enhance productivity in job tasks and improve customer management by enabling users to accumulate information on business discussions and make informed sales forecasts. Through its innovative solutions, Chikyu aims to streamline business processes and support effective decision-making for its clients.

Fileforce

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2001, Fileforce is a Tokyo-based company offering secure cloud file services for businesses of all sizes. It enables enterprises to store, manage, access, and share files securely from anywhere using computers, tablets, or smartphones.

Xica

Series B in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Xica specializes in applied data science. It offers MAGELLAN, Japan's leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool, supporting over 200 major brands. The company automates, visualizes, and optimizes both offline and online marketing effectiveness.

Make School

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2011, Make School offers innovative higher education programs focused on computer science and software development. It partners with universities to provide instructional services, ensuring its curriculum remains relevant to the modern job market and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds.

LeapMind

Seed Round in 2014
LeapMind Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2012 that specializes in developing hardware architecture and platforms for deep learning applications. The company focuses on making deep learning technology more compact and accessible, enhancing the Internet of Things (IoT) through its concept of the "Deep Learning of Things" (DoT). LeapMind's innovations include the Juiz deep learning circuit designed for use with field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), which allows for efficient implementation of deep neural networks. The company also conducts research to create algorithms that improve the accuracy of neural network models while significantly reducing their computational complexity, facilitating the use of advanced deep learning capabilities in small computing environments. This approach aims to streamline complex technologies for the IoT and robotics sectors, enabling wider adoption and enhanced functionality.

ABEJA

Seed Round in 2014
ABEJA, Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2012, specializing in artificial intelligence software designed for retailers and manufacturers. Based in Minato-Ku, the company integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, big data, and deep learning into its platform, enabling sophisticated data analysis and operational automation. ABEJA's services encompass the entire pipeline of machine learning and deep learning, from data generation and collection to processing, analysis, and AI modeling. The company's solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries, particularly in retail, manufacturing, and infrastructure, facilitating digital transformation through continuous and stable operations.

Compath Me

Seed Round in 2014
Compath Me, Inc. is a Tokyo-based software developer founded in 2012 that specializes in mobile applications for families. Its primary product, KiDDY, allows parents to take, upload, and share photos of their children with family members. The application features options for users to add and edit titles and comments on their uploaded photos, as well as create personalized albums. Available on both the App Store and Google Play, KiDDY facilitates the easy sharing of cherished memories among family members, enhancing the way families document and preserve their children's milestones.

FlyData

Venture Round in 2014
FlyData Inc. is a data integration company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in cloud-based solutions for data management. Founded in 2010, the company offers a range of services designed to facilitate the seamless transfer and synchronization of large data sets to cloud environments, particularly focusing on Amazon Redshift. Its key products include FlyData for Redshift, which enables continuous data uploads, and FlyData Sync, which allows for the replication of data from relational databases to Redshift clusters. Additionally, FlyData provides FlyData for Heroku, which helps users store Heroku logs in S3 buckets, and FlyData Enterprise, which manages the extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes for existing data warehouses. The company also offers consulting services to assist clients with data warehousing, business intelligence, reporting, and analytics. Originally named Hapyrus, Inc., FlyData rebranded in January 2014 to better reflect its focus on data-driven solutions.

Datasection

Venture Round in 2014
Datasection is a social big data company founded in 2000, specializing in various big data analysis tools. The company offers software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, including tools for social media analysis, text mining, social media risk notifications, and disaster information services. Additionally, Datasection provides marketing research, data provision and processing, image analysis, and consulting services. Its operations are primarily focused on the Japanese market, where it emphasizes data utilization and optimization to support clients in making informed decisions.

Xica

Series A in 2014
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Xica specializes in applied data science. It offers MAGELLAN, Japan's leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool, supporting over 200 major brands. The company automates, visualizes, and optimizes both offline and online marketing effectiveness.

Xica

Series A in 2014
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Xica specializes in applied data science. It offers MAGELLAN, Japan's leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool, supporting over 200 major brands. The company automates, visualizes, and optimizes both offline and online marketing effectiveness.

Dennoo

Seed Round in 2013
Dennoo Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in a cost-per-second advertising platform that transforms online display advertising into a more effective form of mass media marketing. The platform measures the actual viewable time of advertisements, allowing users to assess the duration and area their ads are seen. This innovative approach enables advertisers to calculate the value and cost of their advertisements based on the time their content is physically viewable on screen. By leveraging a unique video ad server and a time-based cost model, Dennoo aims to enhance the effectiveness of advertising in the digital landscape.

FlyData

Seed Round in 2011
FlyData Inc. is a data integration company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in cloud-based solutions for data management. Founded in 2010, the company offers a range of services designed to facilitate the seamless transfer and synchronization of large data sets to cloud environments, particularly focusing on Amazon Redshift. Its key products include FlyData for Redshift, which enables continuous data uploads, and FlyData Sync, which allows for the replication of data from relational databases to Redshift clusters. Additionally, FlyData provides FlyData for Heroku, which helps users store Heroku logs in S3 buckets, and FlyData Enterprise, which manages the extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes for existing data warehouses. The company also offers consulting services to assist clients with data warehousing, business intelligence, reporting, and analytics. Originally named Hapyrus, Inc., FlyData rebranded in January 2014 to better reflect its focus on data-driven solutions.

Datasection

Venture Round in 2009
Datasection is a social big data company founded in 2000, specializing in various big data analysis tools. The company offers software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, including tools for social media analysis, text mining, social media risk notifications, and disaster information services. Additionally, Datasection provides marketing research, data provision and processing, image analysis, and consulting services. Its operations are primarily focused on the Japanese market, where it emphasizes data utilization and optimization to support clients in making informed decisions.

Laboratik

Laboratik Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing and operating the Smart bot A platform, which utilizes natural language processing technology to facilitate real-time analysis and engagement within organizations. The platform offers features that assess communication dynamics among team members, including the ability to measure and visualize communication patterns, detect biases, and analyze emotional tones in chat conversations. Additionally, it enables users to automatically collect and organize comments tagged during discussions, fostering idea sharing and collaboration. Laboratik's mission is to enhance human creativity and productivity by transforming workplace interactions through innovative solutions.
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