xCARE develops and commercializes solutions for the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. It operates a healthcare human resources platform that matches experts to support development projects, enabling medical businesses to access specialists across non-clinical work, clinical trials, industrialization, regulatory approval, and launch activities such as medical affairs and marketing. The platform assembles professionals into cross-functional teams to provide end-to-end project support from upstream discovery to downstream commercialization. By coordinating expertise for both development and market entry, xCARE helps clients navigate regulatory, scientific, and operational challenges, optimize resource allocation, and accelerate timelines.
Hivello
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Hivello develops DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks) protocols for Web3 applications and provides an income-generation platform that enables users to earn Web3 tokens by mining DePIN protocols. Through a blockchain payment system, the platform aims to simplify participation in decentralized infrastructure and make decentralized services more accessible, allowing users to generate income from straightforward mining for Web3 projects.
Degas
Venture Round in 2023
Degas enhances African smallholder farmers' livelihood by supplying high-quality seeds and fertilizers. It uses proprietary credit scoring for each farmer, enabling access to inputs on credit. With over 15,000 farmers served and 60 field agents using an in-house app for data aggregation and visualization, Degas collects around 1.2 million data points to assess farmers' creditworthiness.
Rand App
Seed Round in 2023
Rand is a fintech firm that offers banking services, savings, deposits, and account opening.
Auros
Venture Round in 2023
Auros specializes in developing advanced proprietary trading technology tailored for cryptocurrency markets. The company focuses on creating an algorithmic trading platform that delivers market-making strategies for digital assets. By offering liquidity provision and adopting a partnership-based approach, Auros aims to support exchanges and token projects in achieving sustainable growth within the evolving digital assets landscape.
Mawari develops cloud rendering and streaming technology for interactive augmented reality experiences. Its platform enables real-time rendering and distribution of 3D content in the cloud for XR devices and platforms, while an AR streaming SDK enables developers to render in the cloud and deliver results to smartphones and AR glasses. A core capability is compression technology that reduces 3D asset size without compromising visual fidelity, enabling scalable, low-latency streaming to consumer devices.
xCARE develops and commercializes solutions for the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. It operates a healthcare human resources platform that matches experts to support development projects, enabling medical businesses to access specialists across non-clinical work, clinical trials, industrialization, regulatory approval, and launch activities such as medical affairs and marketing. The platform assembles professionals into cross-functional teams to provide end-to-end project support from upstream discovery to downstream commercialization. By coordinating expertise for both development and market entry, xCARE helps clients navigate regulatory, scientific, and operational challenges, optimize resource allocation, and accelerate timelines.
DeepSquare
Series A in 2021
DeepSquare provides managed sustainable High Performance Computing as a Service through a decentralized, community-led cloud ecosystem powered by blockchain. The company combines traditional HPC as a service with distributed ledger technology to create a transparent, scalable computing platform for demanding workloads. It develops an ecosystem for data processing and complex calculations at high speeds, enabling web applications to operate on a decentralized, open network centered around a blockchain computing protocol.
Hireroo
Seed Round in 2021
Hireroo is an online platform that evaluates the skills of engineering candidates through programming tests. It offers a wide range of problems suitable for various levels, from entry-level to experienced professionals. The platform also provides customizable assessments and live coding tasks to help tech recruiters make informed hiring decisions.
Bizibl Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Bizibl Technologies provides SaaS solutions for recruitment events and webinar marketing. The company offers event planning and on-day management tools, application administration, and key performance indicator analysis to streamline recruitment events. It also provides webinar marketing services for broadcasting recruitment events, aiming to reduce manual work by centralizing and automating webinar operations. By enabling archiving and data utilization, it helps organizations maximize recruitment results.
Degas enhances African smallholder farmers' livelihood by supplying high-quality seeds and fertilizers. It uses proprietary credit scoring for each farmer, enabling access to inputs on credit. With over 15,000 farmers served and 60 field agents using an in-house app for data aggregation and visualization, Degas collects around 1.2 million data points to assess farmers' creditworthiness.
Fuku Inc. is a software development company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in creating solutions for researchers in the life sciences sector, focusing on streamlining literature research processes. Its primary product, Sophiscope, is a platform that employs natural language processing and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of research activities. By enabling researchers to filter searches based on specific needs and compare multiple studies, Fuku aims to alleviate the challenges associated with literature research, allowing scientists to concentrate on their core research tasks.
Co-LABO MAKER
Seed Round in 2019
Co-LABO MAKER is a Japanese company that operates a sharing platform for laboratory equipment and related technologies. Founded in 2017 and based in Sendai, it enables researchers and laboratories to access underutilized tools at lower cost by matching equipment owners with users. The company supports experiments, prototyping, and the creation of samples, providing end-to-end assistance from planning and fundraising to implementation of research and development projects that utilize its technology. Through its platform, it aims to streamline access to resources and maximize utilization of laboratory assets, helping researchers advance projects without significant upfront investment.
Co-LABO MAKER
Seed Round in 2018
Co-LABO MAKER is a Japanese company that operates a sharing platform for laboratory equipment and related technologies. Founded in 2017 and based in Sendai, it enables researchers and laboratories to access underutilized tools at lower cost by matching equipment owners with users. The company supports experiments, prototyping, and the creation of samples, providing end-to-end assistance from planning and fundraising to implementation of research and development projects that utilize its technology. Through its platform, it aims to streamline access to resources and maximize utilization of laboratory assets, helping researchers advance projects without significant upfront investment.
Beer and Tech
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2014, Beer and Tech operates an e-commerce platform dedicated to selling plants and flowers. It offers flower delivery services and provides resources for plant care through its accompanying website.
Photoruction
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo in 2016, Photoruction specializes in developing cloud-based solutions for the construction industry. Its flagship product is a platform that streamlines construction photography and supports civil engineering production processes. The company also offers aoz cloud, an AI engine that reads information from drawings and photographs to enhance productivity.
One Visa
Venture Round in 2017
One Visa, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing software solutions for visa application and management. Founded in 2015, One Visa offers an online platform that streamlines the visa application process for foreign employees by automating the creation of necessary application documents. The service also includes features for submitting these documents to the immigration bureau and managing visa application timelines. By simplifying these tasks, One Visa aims to facilitate a smoother and more efficient visa acquisition experience for its users.
Photoruction
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo in 2016, Photoruction specializes in developing cloud-based solutions for the construction industry. Its flagship product is a platform that streamlines construction photography and supports civil engineering production processes. The company also offers aoz cloud, an AI engine that reads information from drawings and photographs to enhance productivity.
Future Standard
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in March 2014, Future Standard operates a platform that facilitates image processing from cameras to data acquisition. The company specializes in developing video analysis AI for its cloud-based computer vision technologies and middleware.
Gatebox
Venture Round in 2016
Gatebox Co., Ltd., also known as Gatebox Lab, is a research laboratory focused on developing technology that allows individuals to interact with animated characters in their daily lives. Based in Akihabara, the company specializes in creating holographic anime bots designed to provide companionship and emotional support. These bots are intended to help users overcome feelings of loneliness by offering a unique form of interaction with beloved characters.
Vinclu designs, develops, and manufactures smartphone accessories. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Strobolight
Seed Round in 2015
Strobolight Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that operates LOVEGREEN, a comprehensive botanical life web platform. LOVEGREEN offers users daily information on a variety of topics related to gardening, including how to grow flowers and plants, understanding flower language, and managing home gardens. Additionally, the platform features information about gardening shops and related events. Strobolight also provides consistent support services, including production, construction, and maintenance, delivered by knowledgeable staff to assist users facing challenges in their gardening endeavors. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
Synapse Japan
Venture Round in 2015
Synapse Japan is a company based in Edogawa that specializes in developing artificial intelligence and Internet systems tailored for the tourism industry. It focuses on enhancing efficiency in business travel planning through its innovative platform, which provides a business travel management system. This system recommends transportation and accommodation options based on the user's trip schedule, facilitating a more convenient booking process for corporate clients. Additionally, Synapse collaborates with academic partners to further refine its AI technologies.
Synapse Japan
Venture Round in 2015
Synapse Japan is a company based in Edogawa that specializes in developing artificial intelligence and Internet systems tailored for the tourism industry. It focuses on enhancing efficiency in business travel planning through its innovative platform, which provides a business travel management system. This system recommends transportation and accommodation options based on the user's trip schedule, facilitating a more convenient booking process for corporate clients. Additionally, Synapse collaborates with academic partners to further refine its AI technologies.
Connehito
Venture Round in 2015
Connehito Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in digital solutions for mothers-to-be. It develops and operates Mamari, a comprehensive online platform that provides information and support on pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing. The accompanying mobile application, MamariQ, allows mothers to engage in a community-driven Q&A format, offering and receiving advice anonymously from peers facing similar challenges. Additionally, Connehito runs Creatty, a website that showcases creators' work, along with Creatty Store, an e-commerce platform that enables creators to sell their products without the need for inventory. This innovative approach positions Connehito as a valuable resource for women navigating the complexities of motherhood.
Vinclu designs, develops, and manufactures smartphone accessories. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Fabric Tokyo
Seed Round in 2014
FABRIC TOKYO Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in custom-made fashion, focusing on direct-to-consumer apparel. Founded in 2012, the company was previously known as Lifestyle Design Co., Ltd. and rebranded in March 2019. FABRIC TOKYO offers a range of products, including two-piece and three-piece suits, jackets, slacks, shirts, chinos, jeans, and various accessories. Its innovative platform allows customers to save their measurements, preferred fabrics, and design ideas, facilitating the creation of personalized clothing. The company aims to provide high-quality, made-to-measure men's fashion, ensuring that customers receive tailored garments delivered directly to their homes.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Crevo operates a web-based platform for language-free open-crowdsourcing contests. This enables users worldwide to find custom designs tailored to their needs.