Vector

Vector Inc. is a Japan-based public relations agency established in 1993, headquartered in Tokyo. The company specializes in a wide array of services, including PR planning and implementation, consulting, branding, investor relations support, celebrity casting, and risk management. Vector also conducts market research and event planning, while providing digital marketing and press release distribution services through its PR TIMES platform and various other websites. Additionally, the company operates a human resources cloud service designed to assist organizations in developing and managing employee evaluation systems. Vector is also active in the video release distribution sector within the advertising and marketing industries.

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Pick You

Seed Round in 2025
Pick You is an internet company that offers a marketplace to facilitate item purchase directly from popular Instagram users.

Gracemode

Acquisition in 2025
Gracemode specializes in public relations and digital marketing for the beauty and cosmetics industry to enhance its capabilities in social media marketing.

CareLink

Seed Round in 2025
CareLink is an app that connects people looking for one-time part-time work in nursing and welfare.

Redcliff

Series B in 2025
Redcliff specializes in drone management services, primarily organizing aerial shows and events for both private and public organizations. They offer unique promotional opportunities through their expertise in drone photography and videography.

Driver Technologies

Series A in 2025
Driver Technologies is an operating firm providing driver-specific matching solutions to boost truck utilization rates to logistics firm.

Bythen

Seed Round in 2025
Bythen is a technology company that develops an AI platform to create pseudonymous 3D avatar bots. These avatars can engage in various creative applications such as live streaming, video calls, and automated social media interactions, helping users build online influence and generate income.

Wewill

Seed Round in 2024
Wewill is a consulting company that provides accounting, SaaS, business development, and business consulting services.

Aplaca.Lab

Venture Round in 2024
Aplaca.Lab operates a driver substitution platform that enhances driving experiences. It offers an application for driving agencies, optimizing resources, ensuring client safety, preventing accidents, and assisting in areas with limited transportation.

NEL

Series B in 2024
NEL is a creative agency and platform that connects brands with consumers through purchases and social media posts. It operates by enabling creator-powered marketing, supporting growth and monetization for brands and creators. The company focuses on marketing planning and distribution, leveraging a network of creators on a short-film platform centered on social media to expand the value-added economy.

Essen

Seed Round in 2024
Essen is a technological company that specializes in mobility and data analysis, as well as using data to improve transportation.

xxxxnese

Series A in 2024
xxxxnese is a logistics and technology company that facilitates global trade and interaction. It specializes in import and export services, domestic sales, influencer marketing, and software development. The company's innovative borderless platform model enables seamless sales and consumption activities across national borders, connecting clients with a broader target audience. This is achieved through a common information system, fair pricing, and quality services, fostering the free exchange of people, goods, and cultures.

AstroX

Seed Round in 2024
AstroX is a private space startup company that develops satellite launch vehicles for space development. It utilizes the rockoon method for developing launch vehicles and small rockets to help clients easily use space.

PARONYM

Series C in 2024
Paronym Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in designing and developing TIG, an interactive video technology platform that allows users to engage with video content by touching objects within the video to access additional information. This platform connects viewers to various details about wedding venues, restaurants, and associated businesses, enhancing their understanding of the content. Paronym offers a range of services, including TIG live for streaming events, TIG commerce for integrated shopping experiences, TIG branch for customizable video interactions, and TIG learning for educational purposes. Additionally, it provides solutions for fashion shows, advertising, and offline information access, covering sectors such as apparel, real estate, entertainment, and sports.

Nailie

Series B in 2024
Founded in Tokyo in 2016, Nailie is a mobile application that connects customers with nail art specialists. It facilitates direct reservations at salons, offers deals on trending designs, and allows users to stock their favorite designs based on preferences.

Openrec

Venture Round in 2024
Openrec is a live-streaming platform specializing in game commentary and online event broadcasting.

Unito

Series C in 2024
Unito is a hospitality firm that offers lodging and accommodation facilities.

Driver Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Driver Technologies is an operating firm providing driver-specific matching solutions to boost truck utilization rates to logistics firm.

Uniforce

Seed Round in 2023
Uniforce is a technology-driven real estate investment firm that facilitates sustainable business growth. It offers cloud-based services and consulting solutions to help businesses expand efficiently. Additionally, Uniforce develops a proprietary real estate platform focused on acquiring office and industrial properties, generating stable cash flow, and providing investors with attractive returns. Furthermore, the company provides comprehensive financial and IPO services, assisting clients in optimizing their business operations through strategic planning and resource allocation.

Owned

Acquisition in 2023
Owned is an online consulting company that offers system development, digital marketing, salon management, and clinic support services.

Receptionist

Venture Round in 2023
Receptionist is a media consultancy that provides operational services to enhance business communication efficiency. They specialize in developing a reception system designed to replace traditional internal landline-dependent messaging tools. Their system directly notifies all smartphones of the person in charge, bypassing telephone staff and enabling businesses to significantly reduce meeting start times.

Busiconet

Acquisition in 2023
Busiconet aspires to modernize the HR concept through technology to achieve a scalable and flexible working style.

Keywordmarketing

Acquisition in 2022
Keyword Marketing is an advertising management agency located in Chuo-ku, Japan, specializing in a variety of digital advertising services. The company provides listing advertisements and manages campaigns across several platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LINE. In addition to executing advertising operations, Keyword Marketing offers support and training, ensuring clients understand and effectively utilize their advertising tools. The firm also provides consulting services, helping businesses optimize their advertising strategies to create impactful encounters with their products and services.

Ranimaru

Seed Round in 2022
Ranimaru is pet service providing company that offers pet sitting, care of your pet dog in events, professional course about pet sitting.

MasterVisions

Acquisition in 2022
MasterVisions provides multi‑view video publishing services that deliver a 3D visual experience. Its platform offers 360‑degree wrap‑replay, allowing users to view decisive scenes—such as sports and fighting—from any angle on smartphones, tablets or personal computers.

The Ethical Spirits

Venture Round in 2022
Ethical Spirits is a craft gin brand that focuses on sustainability by transforming sake lees from Kuramae, Tokyo, and surplus beer into premium gin. The company aims to create a circular economy in the alcoholic beverage industry by producing not only gin but also whiskey and other related products. Ethical Spirits offers a subscription service, allowing consumers to enjoy a variety of flavored drinks on a monthly basis. Through its innovative approach, the company aspires to establish itself as a lasting brand in the spirits market while promoting ethical consumption practices.

PeaceTecLab

Venture Round in 2021
PeaceTecLab, established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates a platform that facilitates the lending and borrowing of home appliances and daily necessities. It caters to both individual consumers and manufacturers, offering a range of products including home appliances, baby goods, and fitness equipment. Additionally, the company provides consulting services to various industries, such as entertainment, distribution, and advertising.

Alliance Cloud

Seed Round in 2021
Alliance Cloud specializes in B2B sales outsourcing and technology. Its platform efficiently matches potential clients with its clients' authorizers, reducing time from initial contact to contract closure.

Canly

Venture Round in 2021
Canly offers a cloud-based store management platform that centralizes information about retail stores. The platform enables simultaneous editing, organization, analysis, and dissemination of store data across locations, and supports horizontal comparisons between stores. By streamlining information workflows and reducing manual efforts, Canly helps retailers lower management and operating costs and improve account operations.

Another works

Funding Round in 2021
Another works operates a job-hunting platform designed to directly connect talents with potential employers. Utilizing artificial intelligence, it facilitates applications to job listings across various roles such as sales, marketing, engineering, and design.

Allm

Series A in 2021
Allm develops digital platforms that leverage Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve healthcare accessibility and efficiency worldwide. Its solutions include medical communications platforms for professionals and patients, supporting over 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

SPORTS CROWN

Angel Round in 2020
Sports Crown, established in Singapore in 2018, specializes in developing and operating fantasy sports games. Users form fictional teams using real-life players and earn prize money by accurately predicting player performance in soccer and baseball events.

Hogugu

Seed Round in 2020
Hogugu Inc. is an Osaka-based company that develops HOGUGU, a relaxation and therapist-booking application. The platform enables users to select therapists based on their needs, request in-home or hotel visits, or make online reservation requests, with card payment facilities. It includes treatment checks and screening as part of the booking process, aiming to provide convenient access to professional therapy for relaxation on business trips or at any location.

X-mobile

Venture Round in 2019
X-mobile offers affordable SIM plans and smart WiFi solutions, ensuring reliable connectivity and customer satisfaction.

whitehole

Corporate Round in 2019
Whitehole is a company that supports business expansion in China and other Asian countries.

CasTech

Seed Round in 2019
CasTech is a developer of a cloud-based casting platform intended to offer casting across countries and regions with full remote control. The company's platform allows users to instantly access a database of domestic and overseas companies and registered human resources, enabling clients to quickly and efficiently find suitable casting choices.

The CFO Consulting

Corporate Round in 2019
The CFO Consulting is a Financial consulting business,IPO Support / Investment Business and CFO Cloud.

MILIZE

Corporate Round in 2018
MILIZE develops a cloud-based web platform integrating financial engineering with AI research, development, and operations. Its products include AI-driven forecasting tools for sales, investments, and life planning, along with risk management support.

Fun

Seed Round in 2018
Fun Group Inc. is a sightseeing entertainment company based in Japan, specializing in travel and leisure experiences. Originally known as Tabinaka, the company offers unique tours in seven locations worldwide, providing travelers with opportunities to explore local attractions and participate in various activities. Fun Group operates an online travel reservation platform that facilitates the booking of optional tours and activities, often led by Japanese guides. This platform enhances the travel experience by allowing users to conveniently arrange additional activities, such as beach excursions and night market visits, thereby enriching their overall journey.

Tabinaka

Seed Round in 2018
Tabinaka is a Japanese booking & reservation platform for overseas tours and travel activities.

Fun

Angel Round in 2018
Fun Group Inc. is a sightseeing entertainment company based in Japan, specializing in travel and leisure experiences. Originally known as Tabinaka, the company offers unique tours in seven locations worldwide, providing travelers with opportunities to explore local attractions and participate in various activities. Fun Group operates an online travel reservation platform that facilitates the booking of optional tours and activities, often led by Japanese guides. This platform enhances the travel experience by allowing users to conveniently arrange additional activities, such as beach excursions and night market visits, thereby enriching their overall journey.

TIGALA

Seed Round in 2018
TIGALA is deployed M & A services

SALES ROBOTICS

Corporate Round in 2018
Sales Robotics Co., Ltd., founded in 2004 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing business support cloud services. The company focuses on building customer databases and sales pipelines, offering sales strategy consulting, and providing inside sales support. Additionally, it sells salesforce licenses and constructs sales support systems while also engaging in operation support and web system development projects. Sales Robotics also offers a service platform tailored for foreign language education, which includes language lessons alongside marketing and sales tools that facilitate data analysis and strategic sales preparation. Through these diverse offerings, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth for its clients.

Allm

Venture Round in 2018
Allm develops digital platforms that leverage Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve healthcare accessibility and efficiency worldwide. Its solutions include medical communications platforms for professionals and patients, supporting over 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Ancar

Series B in 2018
Ancar is an online marketplace in Japan that enables direct buying and selling of used cars without intermediaries. The platform connects buyers and sellers, displays basic vehicle information and photos, and supports services such as maintenance inspections, transportation, and ownership transfers, as well as warranties to foster secure online transactions. By reducing reliance on intermediaries and commissions, Ancar aims to provide access to affordable second-hand cars while offering safety features and trusted information through partner services.

OMEGA Japan

Venture Round in 2018
OMEGA Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in advertisement delivery technology that leverages big data and artificial intelligence. The company has developed a platform for managing advertisement networks, enabling businesses to present advertisements that resonate with users. By utilizing its independently collected data and advanced distribution technology, OMEGA aims to enhance user experience by delivering relevant and engaging content. This focus on bridging the advertising landscape with user satisfaction underscores the company's commitment to supporting the Internet ecosystem since its inception.

Adval

Venture Round in 2018
Adval is a space sharing business that offers rental space operations. Its services include akibaco, Buki Nabi, and Restaurant buying JP. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

AdInte

Venture Round in 2018
AdInte Co., Ltd. is a company based in Kyoto, Japan, that specializes in developing an advertising delivery platform tailored for smartphone advertising. Founded in 2009, AdInte offers a range of services including demand side platform (DSP) advertising, web marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and the management of a dental job site. The company also provides original ad network solutions and website creation services. With a focus on mobile internet, AdInte serves clients in both Japan and South Korea, delivering online and online-to-offline (O2O) advertising solutions.

Aipro

Seed Round in 2018
Aipro is a startup company specializing in the areas of casting, time, people, and places. The company also focuses on database construction, web production, web application development, SNS marketing, and web system development. Aipro provides a service called “clocas” is provided by the company, from search to casting. specifically, the cloud is used to collect cast before companies take the video for each video project, select candidates and shoot video. It also conducts casting from the selection of people for production companies and entertainment productions, it can reduce casting and the time it takes to it. Airpro was founded in 2017 and is based in Gotanda, Tokyo, Japan.

TakeMe

Series A in 2018
TakeMe is a Tokyo-based startup specializing in restaurant technology and payment solutions. The company aims to connect merchants to a digital ecosystem by overcoming barriers related to language, currency, and payment methods. TakeMe provides several key products, including TakeMe Inbound Reserve, which promotes restaurants to global tourists and helps generate revenue through pre-paid reservations while minimizing no-show rates. TakeMe Pay serves as a multi-channel, cross-border payment gateway that consolidates over 120 digital payment options into a single QR code, facilitating transactions for eWallets like WeChat Pay and Alipay. Additionally, TakeMe Order functions as an order management system that allows restaurants to establish their own online sales channels and efficiently manage third-party delivery services. With around 13,000 merchants in Japan utilizing its services since 2016, TakeMe is now expanding its technology to the global market, focusing primarily on the restaurant industry.

ASHITA-TEAM

Acquisition in 2018
ASHITA-TEAM Co., Ltd., established in 2008 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in a cloud-based personnel evaluation system that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate HR assessments. The company focuses on supporting work-style reform by providing a comprehensive service that includes analyzing a company's current state, developing evaluation systems, and implementing them within one to three months. With a track record of successfully introducing its solutions to over 1,300 companies, ASHITA-TEAM is recognized for its extensive operational support and user-friendly evaluation cloud platform. The company has also expanded its reach internationally with offices in Taiwan, Singapore, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, positioning itself for significant growth in the future.

Voice Japan

Venture Round in 2018
Voice Japan is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in the development of mobile gaming applications. In addition to creating games, the company offers contract development and marketing services tailored for the gaming industry. Furthermore, Voice Japan provides recruitment services, focusing on hiring engineers through its platforms. This diverse range of offerings positions Voice Japan as a multifaceted player in the information technology sector, particularly within the gaming landscape.

Virtusize

Venture Round in 2018
Virtusize AB is a company that specializes in providing a virtual fitting solution designed for online retailers in Europe and Asia. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Berlin and Tokyo, the company offers a garment-to-garment comparison tool that allows shoppers to measure clothing items they already own against potential purchases. This innovative approach addresses a significant challenge in online fashion retail by ensuring customers find their correct size, thereby enhancing their shopping experience. Virtusize's technology not only facilitates informed purchasing decisions but also helps retailers increase sales while reducing fit-related returns. The company partners with a growing number of notable global brands, including Uniqlo, New Balance, and Kate Spade, among others.

Maple Systems

Series A in 2018
Maple Systems is a business development company that specializes in software development services, focusing on web system and smartphone application development. The company provides in-house services and collective contracts related to IT, including system consulting and engineering. By offering these services, Maple Systems aims to enhance the efficiency of sales and back-office operations for its clients, ultimately contributing to improvements within their respective industries.

Zehitomo

Series A in 2018
Zehitomo is a Japanese online marketplace and matching platform that connects clients with local service professionals across categories such as photography and personal training. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, the company operates a fee-based platform that enables users to hire professionals and helps local service providers grow their businesses through high-volume bookings.

Wonderwall

Corporate Round in 2018
Wonderwall is an interior design firm founded by Masamichi Katayama and is known worldwide for its unconstrained approach in actualizing design concepts while respecting conventional and traditional design philosophies. The firm’s strength lies in the ability to conceptualize distinctive spaces that enhance the vision and branding clients aspire, creating environments that would touch the subconscious of the consumer and occupant.

Inbound Technology

Corporate Round in 2018
Inbound Technology is a company that focuses on bridging the gap between Japanese businesses and highly educated, Japanese-speaking international talent. While its main expertise lies in mid-career recruitment for the IT sector, the company also offers recruitment services across various industries, including international trade and logistics, marketing, sales, and customer service. Inbound Technology operates a job and educational portal designed for foreign nationals seeking employment in Japan, where it develops and manages an online platform that facilitates job applications, educational opportunities, and training practices. This approach enables international talent to successfully integrate into the Japanese workforce.

BraveSoft

Venture Round in 2018
BraveSoft is a software company specializing in contract development services and event management. They offer UI/UX design, application development, app push notifications, and technical research services.

Marketing-Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Marketing-Robotics, Inc. is a software company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development and management of marketing automation (MA) tools. Established in 2016, the company focuses on automating B2B marketing and sales processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for its clients. As of early 2019, Marketing-Robotics operates as a subsidiary of DIP Corporation, further expanding its capabilities and reach within the marketing technology sector.

TownWiFi

Venture Round in 2018
TownWiFi Inc. is a Japanese technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, with additional offices in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. It specializes in developing mobile software that automates WiFi connectivity for users. The TownWiFi app enables users to seamlessly connect to nearby WiFi networks without the need for manual registration or authentication, streamlining the process of accessing the internet in various locations around the world. Through its innovative solution, TownWiFi enhances user convenience by eliminating the hassles typically associated with connecting to public WiFi networks.

Shikigaku

Venture Round in 2018
Shikigaku specializes in organizational consulting, offering proprietary knowledge platforms to enhance business operations and employee training.

Koukandekirukun

Venture Round in 2018
Koukandekirukun, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 1998 that specializes in the online sale of housing equipment. The company's product offerings include built-in gas stoves, IH cooking heaters, dishwashers, water heaters, toilets, warm water washing toilet seats, and various types of faucets. Additionally, Koukandekirukun provides cupboards, washbasin and vanity products, bathroom dryers, gas clothes dryers, ceiling air conditioners, disposers, ventilation fans, and built-in ovens. With a focus on home supplies, Koukandekirukun meets the needs of consumers looking for modern and efficient housing appliances.

Izumi Group

Venture Round in 2018
Izumi Group is a developer of an innovative food delivery and distribution platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the food supply chain. The company operates across five key sectors: fisheries wholesale, livestock wholesale, agricultural wholesale, logistics, and platform services. By establishing a trading account for various companies within these sectors, Izumi Group facilitates business expansion and rationalizes sales and distribution processes. Their overarching goal is to increase the income of food producers while simultaneously reducing food expenses for consumers in Japan. Through its infrastructure, Izumi Group seeks to create a competitive advantage in the market, ultimately delivering greater wealth and accessibility to food resources.

Cinnamon AI

Funding Round in 2018
Cinnamon AI is a company that develops artificial intelligence-based business platforms aimed at enhancing human potential by automating repetitive tasks. Its platform features a sophisticated computer system that mimics human intelligence, incorporating elements such as academic knowledge, recognition, and judgment. This system assists users in selecting appropriate and adaptable correspondence based on accumulated data patterns, tailored to specific partners and circumstances. By streamlining these processes, Cinnamon AI enables users to focus on more creative and strategic endeavors, ultimately improving productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

Kakucho

Venture Round in 2018
Kakucho specializes in AR-based smartphone applications, aiming to integrate augmented reality into daily life. Its primary offerings include FURNI, an AR interior design app that enables users to visualize and customize their living spaces, and Gentiloid, a business application enhancing interior proposal concreteness.

Upsell Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Upsell Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in business process outsourcing and call center services. Established in 2003, it provides a suite of innovative solutions designed to enhance customer engagement and sales performance. The company's offerings include RYO-DATA, an AI-driven customer data analysis system; RYO-TALK, a chatbot platform for handling inquiries; and RYO-CALL, a comprehensive call center service. Additionally, Upsell Technologies employs advanced AI technology to analyze calling data and offers both AI and human-assisted chat services, which improve response times to customer inquiries. Through these services, the company enables its clients to effectively connect with their customers and increase sales conversion rates.

ORIGINAL LIFE

Corporate Round in 2018
Original Life, Inc. is a wedding media technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2015. The company specializes in providing a range of services related to weddings, leveraging consumer insights and technology to enhance the industry. Through its innovative approach, Original Life aims to contribute to the evolution of wedding-related services, making them more accessible and engaging for consumers.

Kaumo

Acquisition in 2018
Kaumo is an e-commerce company that specializes in providing a diverse selection of beauty, fashion, home decor, and gifts. It distinguishes itself by offering curated content that aggregates information on gourmet food, health, fashion, beauty cosmetics, and home kitchen appliances. This focus on curated content news aims to simplify the shopping experience, allowing customers to gather valuable information before making their purchasing decisions. Through its offerings, Kaumo seeks to enhance consumer confidence and satisfaction in the online shopping environment.

JION

Acquisition in 2018
JION Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016, operating as a subsidiary of Vector Inc. It focuses on lifestyle media, specifically targeting adult men by providing a magazine delivered by women and a web platform that offers various lifestyle information. JION aims to integrate both the external appearance and internal aspects of lifestyle, catering to the interests and needs of its audience. In addition to its media offerings, the company is involved in advertising and public relations consulting, further enhancing its engagement with lifestyle branding and marketing.

Space Agent

Corporate Round in 2018
Space Agent operates a digital platform facilitating transactions in the short-term rental market. It offers access to pre-approved properties for short-term rentals, along with integrated services like rental debt guarantees.

Knuckle Ball

Venture Round in 2017
Knuckle Ball is a company that operates Japan's first 4-frame manga specialty SNS "4 frame gram. Four-panel comics are a unique Japanese culture whose origins can be seen in the Edo era, and have been developed in newspapers and magazines.However, in the modern era of smartphones, value as content that can be enjoyed in small pieces of time is It has been reviewed.

Conversion Technology Japan

Venture Round in 2017
Conversion Technology Japan is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in data-driven digital marketing and advertisement planning services. Founded in 2003, it focuses on enhancing conversion rates for its clients through its proprietary marketing tool, KaiU, which aims to improve website engagement. The company offers programmatic advertising solutions and website analytics, alongside media planning services that involve analyzing and organizing advertising strategies. By leveraging technology and data analysis, Conversion Technology Japan assists businesses in optimizing their online presence and marketing effectiveness.

Switch Smile

Venture Round in 2017
Switch Smile Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2010, specializing in information technology services. The company develops and operates a marketing platform that focuses on point-of-interest (POI) location information, utilizing beacons installed in various locations, including transportation infrastructure and commercial facilities. Their services include beacon management, software development kits (SDK), data management platforms (DMP), and advertisement distribution. Additionally, Switch Smile offers online marketing solutions and cloud platform development, enabling businesses to connect online and offline with consumer behavior and experiences through targeted messaging and content coordination.

Plus-medi

Venture Round in 2017
Plus Medi is the developer of MyHospital, a medical care and management app offering personal health record (PHR) solutions.The app aims to help users by reducing the time they spend at the hospital or doctor's office. MyHospital also includes features like bills payment, medication management, and online paperwork.

OPENERS Japan

Acquisition in 2017
OPENERS Japan is a media company based in Tokyo, founded in 2013. The company publishes web magazines and develops media, animation, and communication strategies for these publications. Recently, OPENERS has made a significant impact on the Japanese wristwatch industry, positioning itself as a notable player in this market. Through its innovative approaches, OPENERS aims to enhance the media landscape while catering to the interests of its audience.

FUN UP

Seed Round in 2017
FUN UP INC., founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates an online manufacturing marketplace application focused on creating and selling accessories. The company's platform, Monomy, connects users with factories, craftsmen, and other producers, allowing them to browse products, interact with creators, and even submit custom requests. This service aims to satisfy both creators and purchasers by facilitating the production of unique fashion accessories and jewelry.

Shelfy

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, Shelfy operates an online platform designed to address inefficiencies in the construction industry. Its core offering is a web service that streamlines safety document management at construction sites and facilitates optimal matching between clients and specialized contractors.

VEGEO VEGECO

Venture Round in 2017
VEGEO VEGECO Inc. is a company based in Higashimorokata, Japan, specializing in the delivery of organic vegetables directly to customers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on providing safe and high-quality produce sourced from the Kyushu region. Its product range includes items such as white onion, cabbage, papaya, paprika, Mizuna, ayame tameke, and mikan, catering to consumers seeking fresh and healthy food options. Through its innovative application, VEGEO VEGECO aims to enhance accessibility to organic vegetables while ensuring food safety and quality.

Ragru

Acquisition in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2015, Ragru specializes in system development and operation services for media site construction. It offers website construction, management, and content consulting services to help organizations efficiently manage their websites.

VISITS Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
VISITS Technologies Inc. is an internet-based company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2014. The company specializes in designing and developing a career formation platform that connects students and alumni. VISITS Technologies has developed a patented consensus-building algorithm known as ideagram, which uniquely quantifies creativity, discerning ability, and the inherent value of ideas. This innovative technology allows for the measurement of intangible assets such as skills, senses, and personal connections. By integrating blockchain technology, VISITS Technologies facilitates the transfer of value, enhancing the capabilities of its platform and providing users with a comprehensive tool for career development and networking.

Wantedlab

Series B in 2017
Wantedlab, Inc. operates a crowd recruiting platform that enables users to refer job applicants to companies and earn rewards when those applicants are hired. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the platform has attracted over 5,000 companies and hundreds of thousands of users. Notable clients include IBM, Facebook, Microsoft, eBay, WeWork, Rakuten, and Tencent, all of which utilize Wanted to identify and recruit top talent in Asia. Since its inception, Wantedlab has raised over $20 million in funding and is actively expanding its presence to major cities worldwide.

Roxx

Series A in 2017
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing and providing a job placement platform and related services tailored for musicians. Founded in 2013 and rebranded from Scouter Inc. in July 2019, ROXX operates key products such as Back Check, a reference verification service, and SARDINE, a cloud-based job database. The company's platform emphasizes the recruitment of inexperienced full-time employees and incorporates features that enhance reference compliance and research capabilities.

Infratop

Venture Round in 2017
Infratop Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a company that specializes in education programming and human resources services. It offers a variety of programs including a coding boot camp designed for graduates, an agent service that assists engineers in transitioning to new careers, and a media service providing information for beginners in programming. The company aims to empower individuals by enhancing their skills through learning, enabling them to achieve personal and professional growth. Infratop's services are structured to support students through online learning systems combined with face-to-face lectures, ensuring effective career development.

Lisuto AI

Seed Round in 2017
Lisuto AI specializes in enhancing marketplace sellers' visibility through its Marketplace Optimization Platform. This platform employs AI-driven technologies for listing content optimization, competitive analysis, and advertising management across multiple marketplaces. Initially focusing on Japan's leading platforms like Rakuten and Yahoo Shopping, Lisuto AI aims to expand globally.

Requpo

Venture Round in 2017
Requpo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that has developed an innovative beauty salon reservation application, allowing users to book appointments at beauty salons without the need for extensive searching. Founded in 2015, Requpo's platform streamlines the booking process by facilitating direct requests to beauticians, eliminating the need for traditional communication methods such as phone calls, emails, or chats. This approach enables users to secure salon appointments quickly and efficiently, enhancing the overall customer experience in the beauty services sector.

Hachidori

Series A in 2017
Hachidori develops an AI-powered chatbot platform for marketing and customer support. Its solution enables enterprises without technical expertise to create chatbots that understand user intent and automate regular queries, reducing workload.

Orario

Corporate Round in 2017
Orario was born out of such a desire to eliminate the hassle of searching and managing and to "live a meaningful college life.

Laugh Tech

Acquisition in 2016
Laugh Tech is a media services provider that specializes in comic content. The company offers a range of services, including the web media platform "Crazy," an analysis tool called "CV-insight," and a dedicated platform for manga readers known as "Cosmic." By leveraging data and feedback from social networking sites, Laugh Tech enhances its comic content delivery with a focus on images and videos, catering to the interests of comic enthusiasts.

PRTech

Acquisition in 2016
PRTech is established as the online marketing affiliate of PacRim Marketing Group in 2004. PRTech integrates web based technologies with PacRim’s 25 + years of successfully connecting clients with Asian consumers through Asian language advertising and public relations. Together with PacRim, PRTech has pioneered state of the art tools and solutions to help you increase your share of the Asian International Traveler market. PRTech has been recognized as a leader in bringing innovative technologies to U.S. based businesses by several organizations including Pacific Business News, e-biz Awards, and the Small Business Association of Hawaii.

PacRim Marketing Group

Acquisition in 2016
PacRim Marketing Group is a Honolulu, Hawaii-based marketing services firm that helps established brands expand globally with multicultural expertise and a focus on the Asia market. The company offers Asian-language integrated marketing communications and a broad suite of services, including marketing communications, campaign design and strategic planning, media planning and buying, public relations and promotions, digital marketing and data analysis, in-market representation, creative services, and social and new media campaigns, as well as events and promotions in Asia. By combining global reach with local market understanding, PacRim supports brands in reaching international travelers and Asian audiences through integrated communications and data-driven strategies.

Life is Tech

Venture Round in 2016
Life is Tech, Inc. is an educational company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in IT boot camps for elementary and junior high school students. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on teaching children essential skills in mobile application development, game design, and movie-making. Through its programs, Life is Tech aims to cultivate creativity and technical proficiency among its young participants, empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in a technology-driven world. By engaging students in the latest IT technologies, Life is Tech fosters a passion for innovation and creativity in the next generation.

Headwaters

Venture Round in 2016
Headwaters Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2005 that focuses on planning and developing artificial intelligence (AI) applications in Japan. The company engages in various activities related to digital transformation, including AI platform operation, cloud service provision, and the development of robot applications. With a strong reputation for creating advanced AI solutions and robotics, Headwaters aims to deliver innovative and practical applications that enhance operational efficiency across multiple sectors.

Cocon

Venture Round in 2016
Cocon, Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in cyber security services. Founded in 2013, the company originally operated under the name Panda Graphics, Inc. until rebranding in May 2015. Cocon provides a crowdsourcing platform that facilitates the production of animation content and offers voice work services. Additionally, it delivers motion production services and develops solutions for motion capture technology. The company's focus is on enhancing security measures for businesses, employing advanced technologies to protect data and improve security diagnostics across various sectors, including connected cars and industrial systems. Through its diverse offerings, Cocon aims to help organizations operate efficiently while mitigating information security risks.

Branding Enginner

Venture Round in 2016
Branding Engineer Co., Ltd. is a recruitment support service provider based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the IT sector. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on facilitating the career development of engineers, offering comprehensive solutions that range from knowledge acquisition to employment and independent career support. Additionally, Branding Engineer addresses the needs of various organizations by providing consulting services related to engineering issues, including development orders and human resource selection. The company also develops and operates Mayonez, a lifestyle magazine aimed at IT professionals, and Tap-biz, which shares valuable insights for business individuals. With a commitment to enhancing the IT human resources market, Branding Engineer plays a pivotal role in educating and supporting IT engineers throughout their careers.

Sumasate Co.

Corporate Round in 2016
The company is a rent assessment system Comapny.

Suma Sate

Venture Round in 2016
Suma Sate is a software firm that offers an AI rent assessment system to reduce the time required for case search and document creation. The company offers services to real estate firms, building businesses, land developers, etc. The company assess properties to trade rental properties like condos and flats and decide on fair rents. The company will evaluate the property against others of a comparable caliber and determine a fair rent based on information about the property, including the building type, age of the structure, size, floor design, and amenities.

Secual

Corporate Round in 2016
Secual develops and sells home security products, focusing on intrusion detection via windows and doors. Its offerings include sensors, gateways, and a smartphone application that sends real-time alerts to users. Products are sold through franchised retail stores and online. Founded in 2015, Secual is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

DoubleL

Series A in 2015
DoubleL, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development and global distribution of Japanese pop culture content, including manga, anime, and games. The company provides e-book applications and offers services in content rights management, web media business, electronic distribution, and advertising. By focusing on these areas, DoubleL aims to facilitate the international promotion of Japanese art and culture, helping creators effectively reach a broader audience.

Cake.jp

Venture Round in 2015
Cake.jp is an e-commerce bakery that designs and delivers customized cakes for parties and special occasions. The company operates an online platform where customers place orders for freshly baked cakes and have them delivered to restaurants, accommodations, wedding halls, workplaces, and homes. It offers thousands of custom cake options, enabling customers to choose designs, flavors, and sizes to suit diverse events through its online service.

FLASHPARK

Corporate Round in 2015
FLASHPARK is a general mail order sites for cakes.

Gengo

Series C in 2015
Gengo, Inc. is a translation service provider that operates a professional human translation platform, facilitating connections between individuals and businesses and a community of over 18,000 qualified translators from 114 countries. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an office in San Mateo, California, Gengo offers its services through a web platform and an open API, enabling clients to order translations for various content types, including product descriptions and social media posts, in multiple languages. The company serves a diverse clientele, including notable names such as JTB, TripAdvisor, BuzzFeed, and Rakuten. Gengo's platform is designed to provide higher quality translations compared to machine translation, while also ensuring quicker delivery times than traditional translation service providers. As of December 31, 2018, Gengo operates as a subsidiary of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.
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