Archetype Ventures

Archetype Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2006, specializing in seed and early-stage investments in the technology sector. The firm focuses on a variety of areas, including software-as-a-service, financial technology, deep technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, healthcare, sustainability, and marketing technology. By promoting business development activities, Archetype Ventures aims to foster the growth and self-sustainability of the startups it supports. The firm invests in both the Americas and Asia, with a particular emphasis on B2B technology solutions and innovative advancements within the broader tech landscape.

Fukui, Shumpei

Managing Partner

Shibuki Iyoku

Principal

Hirokazu Kitahara

Partner

Mukaigawa, Kyohei

Partner and Investor

Past deals in Tokyo

Spacely

Venture Round in 2022
Spacely is a cloud software that allows you to easily create, edit and manage VR web contents using photos taken with a 360 degree camera. From April 1, 2018 the service name has been changed from 3D Stylee to Spacely.

Any

Venture Round in 2022
Any provides knowledge-sharing tools that are the key to the success of any organization that used to depend on intuition. They offer improved individual growth and profits. They contribute to creating new power in the organization through knowledge sharing.

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.

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.

Resilire

Seed Round in 2021
Resilire is a supply chain risk management company, offers a platform to help businesses manage their supply chain data and mitigate risks.

Any

Venture Round in 2021
Any provides knowledge-sharing tools that are the key to the success of any organization that used to depend on intuition. They offer improved individual growth and profits. They contribute to creating new power in the organization through knowledge sharing.

Any

Series A in 2021
Any provides knowledge-sharing tools that are the key to the success of any organization that used to depend on intuition. They offer improved individual growth and profits. They contribute to creating new power in the organization through knowledge sharing.

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 is a Cry-native RPA software that can be started only with a browser. Tutorial develop and operate a cloud-type (SaaS) RPA, "Robotic Crowd", and provide RPA introduction support for companies

SmarTrial

Seed Round in 2020
SmarTrial is a cloud service specializing in clinical trial project management. By sharing and managing subject schedules and TODOs between medical institutions and clients (CROs), we improve QMS and subject recruitment while streamlining clinical trial operations. Yasuaki Hasebe founded Activaid in 2018. It has its headquarters in Tokyo in Japan.

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 is a developer of a customer success management platform intended to act as an engine for business growth. The company's platform offers calculation of a customer health score, automatically detects withdrawal signs from customer usage data and aggregates information about customers, enabling clients to fully utilize the resources of their customer success team.

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 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.

Hubble

Venture Round in 2019
Cloud-based software specialized for contracts and other legal documents

Hexabase

Seed Round in 2019
Hexabase(formerly Beee Technology) is a venture company developing in-house IT services for corporations. Their greatest mission is to think, develop, and propose a system that can solve the business problems of corporate customers by making full use of the latest IT technology. Hexabase offers Cloud services and EBaaS [Hexabase] that specialized in corporate system development.

Spacely

Series A in 2019
Spacely is a cloud software that allows you to easily create, edit and manage VR web contents using photos taken with a 360 degree camera. From April 1, 2018 the service name has been changed from 3D Stylee to Spacely.

Trajectory

Venture Round in 2019
Trajectory is a operator of an AI Traffic Control system designed for fully autonomous navigation of unmanned aircraft.The company's products include automated drones which can fly for a long time, enabling clients access to an environment where everyone can use UAV (Unmanned Aircraft) easily and safely, and contributes to solving customer problems.

Inner Resource

Seed Round in 2019
Inner Resource is a cloud purchasing system specialized in research industry.

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.

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.

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 is a developer of a customer success management platform intended to act as an engine for business growth. The company's platform offers calculation of a customer health score, automatically detects withdrawal signs from customer usage data and aggregates information about customers, enabling clients to fully utilize the resources of their customer success team.

Upward

Series D in 2018
UPWARD is highly by linking CRM · schedule map / location information, is a cloud service for the visiting business of field sales easier. Field salespersons who have many customers and who are out of the office feel that it is difficult to grasp all customers to Kampek and measure the timing of visits no matter how memorable they are.

Laboratik

Seed Round in 2018
Laboratik mission is dynamically driving human creativity and productivity by changing the way people work. They provide simple, effective products that enable for business persons to maximize their creativity at most.

Diggle

Seed Round in 2018
DIGGLE is a service that provides fundamental management accounting management on the cloud called fraud management. It is possible to reduce the mistakes and man-hours of the fraud management task and easily carry out the fraud management task even if it is not an expert in finance or accounting. DIGGLE covers budget creation work and budget record comparison work, especially in the foreman management work. In the budget creation work, the KPI and the budget are automatically created by inputting the target numerical value to the preset parameters utilizing the budget generator function, while the forecast contrasting work is made up of the financial information, non-financial information It is easy to calculate by simply entering the numerical value, and it is possible to carry out calculation of the forecast contrast.

Spacely

Seed Round in 2018
Spacely is a cloud software that allows you to easily create, edit and manage VR web contents using photos taken with a 360 degree camera. From April 1, 2018 the service name has been changed from 3D Stylee to Spacely.

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.

Tribeau

Venture Round in 2017
Tribute is a word-of-mouth app for aesthetic medicine for cosmetic surgeries, cosmetic dermatologists, and orthodontists who are not covered by health insurance.

Mazrica

Series A in 2017
Matsurika develops and provides the sales and marketing platform "Senses" that maximizes the results of the sales organization. Rather than aiming for simple efficiency by combining the power of people and technology, it will create a more free, more creative, and fulfilling work life in the world.

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 is a company founded in January 2015 by Wayland Zhang, focusing on developing and operating IT cloud services, notably the Mobingi Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform. This Software-as-a-Service solution is designed to simplify and automate cloud operations for businesses of all sizes. Mobingi ALM provides tools for cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application lifecycle automation, allowing users to manage applications seamlessly across multiple servers. The platform features an intuitive web interface, enabling users to deploy and manage server infrastructure with ease, catering to those unfamiliar with command-line interfaces. Alphaus aims to enhance the accessibility of cloud computing, targeting development teams and organizations looking to streamline their cloud operations. The service has already been implemented by companies such as SB Cloud and Fujitsu, with plans for future expansion into various sectors to support businesses with varying levels of cloud expertise.

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 is a company that measures the "viewing quality" of television. Utilizing state-of-the-art human body recognition technology developed by TVISION, it is rare in the world to acquire TV viewing status in the living room and convert it into data, and a very unique data set that does not exist is founded It has been acquired and accumulated since then. Currently, we have expanded our bases globally and have expanded to Tokyo, Boston and New York. While challenging challenges in different markets,we are continuing to grow rapidly to realize the original potential of TV.

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 the company developing ad network business in the virtual reality (VR) space,the company has introduced a new service called VRize Video to date.

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.

Welmo

Seed Round in 2016
Welmo Inc. provides artificial intelligence service for the care and welfare industry that helps users make decisions. The company develops social resource management for medical, disability, and long term care. It also develops a platform of social resource information with nursing care. In addition, it provides after school services to disabled students. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan with an additional office in Fukuoka.

Mazrica

Seed Round in 2016
Matsurika develops and provides the sales and marketing platform "Senses" that maximizes the results of the sales organization. Rather than aiming for simple efficiency by combining the power of people and technology, it will create a more free, more creative, and fulfilling work life in the world.

Xica

Series B in 2016
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.

Alphaus

Seed Round in 2015
Alphaus is a company founded in January 2015 by Wayland Zhang, focusing on developing and operating IT cloud services, notably the Mobingi Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform. This Software-as-a-Service solution is designed to simplify and automate cloud operations for businesses of all sizes. Mobingi ALM provides tools for cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application lifecycle automation, allowing users to manage applications seamlessly across multiple servers. The platform features an intuitive web interface, enabling users to deploy and manage server infrastructure with ease, catering to those unfamiliar with command-line interfaces. Alphaus aims to enhance the accessibility of cloud computing, targeting development teams and organizations looking to streamline their cloud operations. The service has already been implemented by companies such as SB Cloud and Fujitsu, with plans for future expansion into various sectors to support businesses with varying levels of cloud expertise.

TVision

Seed Round in 2015
TVision is an audience measurement company that provides information on TV and cable television viewer engagement. It provides second-by-second, person-level data on how people watch TV, including who is watching, what they are watching, and how much attention they are paying to both linear and streaming TV. TVision data is used by advertisers, agencies, networks, streaming content providers, measurement companies, and data platforms to make more informed media decisions, measure performance, create engaging content, and benchmark their results against competitors. TVision was founded in 2014 and is based in New York City and has offices in Boston and Tokyo.

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.

Welmo

Seed Round in 2015
Welmo Inc. provides artificial intelligence service for the care and welfare industry that helps users make decisions. The company develops social resource management for medical, disability, and long term care. It also develops a platform of social resource information with nursing care. In addition, it provides after school services to disabled students. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan with an additional office in Fukuoka.

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 provides highly secure and scalable cloud file service for businesses and enterprises of all sizes. Fileforce enables your enterprise to safely and securely store, manage, access and share files from anywhere, using computer, tablet or smartphone.

Xica

Series B in 2015
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.

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 that develops a mobile application for its users. Its product KiDDY is a mobile-based application that allows users to take, upload, and share kids’ photos with their family members. The company’s application also allows users to add and edit the titles and comments on uploaded photos in the diary, as well as top create an album. Compath Me, Inc.’s application is available on App Store and Google Play. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Xica

Series A in 2014
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.

Xica

Series A in 2014
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.
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