Chiba Dojo

Chiba Dojo is an entrepreneurial community and venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. The organization supports startup companies at various stages, from seed funding to pre-IPO. It focuses on investing in early and later-stage startups primarily in Japan and Southeast Asia, fostering innovation and growth in the entrepreneurial landscape of these regions.

Kouki Hirota

General Partner and Director

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Emole

Series A in 2025
Emole is a community platform designed to connect content creators with their audience through short-form drama content. The platform allows users to view brief, one-minute drama episodes, making it convenient for viewers to engage with entertaining content during short breaks in their day. By nurturing and supporting talent, Emole aims to foster creativity and provide a space for creators to showcase their work while appealing to the preferences of modern audiences seeking quick, engaging entertainment.

MOSH Japan

Series C in 2025
Mosh, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in the development and management of internet-based business solutions. The company provides a marketplace that enables individuals to sell services online, primarily through smartphones. Mosh also offers web page creation services tailored for individual business owners, facilitating their online presence and service delivery.

Ukka

Series A in 2025
Ukka Inc. operates a direct-to-consumer platform that connects consumers with manufacturers of agricultural products, including those from farming, fisheries, and processed goods. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers an online procurement service that allows producers to list their products, enabling consumers to purchase these commodities directly. Ukka's platform aims to streamline the supply chain by networking production areas with processing companies, thereby facilitating the procurement of food-processing raw materials and enhancing operational efficiency for producers and manufacturers. Through its innovative approach, Ukka fosters improvements in the food supply chain.

Zaimo.ai

Seed Round in 2025
Zaimo.ai develops an AI-driven software platform designed for budget planning and management. This software assists businesses in creating comprehensive business plans and tracking their budgets against actual results. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Zaimo's platform automates essential tasks such as expense tracking and forecasting future spending patterns. It also provides personalized budgeting suggestions tailored to individual business needs. The platform is particularly beneficial for companies seeking to raise funds from venture capital firms, as it generates detailed Excel business plans that align with their business strategies and models. Clients can leverage the dashboard feature to compare forecasts with actual performance, facilitating more informed decision-making.

Irori

Seed Round in 2025
Irori blends online and offline spaces, supporting creators and new projects with platform models and sustainable growth.

Nstock

Seed Round in 2024
Nstock is specialized in developing SAAS based applications for ecosystem.

Domuz

Venture Round in 2024
Domuz is a firm that wants to utilize technology and design to create a lifestyle that makes potted plants and flowers more comfortable.

Oyraa

Seed Round in 2024
Oyraa is a developer of an online interpretation platform that connects professional interpreters with businesses globally. The platform offers an application that provides live interpretation services for various contexts, including business meetings, personal situations, hospitals, and real estate agencies. Users can book interpreters in advance for online meetings and conference calls, facilitating effective communication across language barriers.

MOV

Series B in 2024
Mov is a web design company that operates a store support business focused on helping companies manage their store information centrally. The company's platform offers market data related to stores and expertise in digital marketing, allowing clients to efficiently manage their store data. Mov's services include bulk management of store information and tools for visualizing and analyzing customer feedback, enabling businesses to enhance their customer outreach and improve overall store performance.

Orange

Seed Round in 2024
Orange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics.

Paradigm AI

Seed Round in 2024
Paradigm AI is an entertainment firm that produces songs and creates virtual human idols using generative AI.

Farmnote Holdings

Venture Round in 2024
Farmnote Holdings Inc., founded in December 2016 and based in Japan, operates as a holding company overseeing two primary subsidiaries: Farm Note Co., Ltd. and SkyArc Co., Ltd. Farm Note Co., Ltd. focuses on providing agricultural IoT solutions, while SkyArc Co., Ltd. is engaged in web integration services. The company's strategy encompasses the design and financing of its operations, aiming to innovate and enhance efficiency within the agricultural and technology sectors.

Optemo

Series A in 2024
OPTEMO is a developer of sales technology that facilitates connections between businesses and customers through its web-based customer service tool. This innovative platform enhances mutual understanding and optimizes relationships by enabling organizations to initiate business negotiations in real-time. By allowing users to control calls and screens while monitoring the customer's operational interface, OPTEMO streamlines the negotiation process, eliminating the need for prior appointments. This approach fosters immediate engagement, making it easier for companies to address customer needs and drive sales.

CellFiber

Venture Round in 2023
CellFiber Co., Ltd., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the research, development, production, and sale of cell-laden soft materials. The company focuses on cell culture technology and offers support tools for drug discovery, primarily aimed at biopharmaceutical development. CellFiber has developed a unique cell culture platform technology that facilitates efficient bio-manufacturing solutions, enhancing cell and gene therapy applications. This technology aims to increase yields and product quality while ensuring the stability, predictability, reproducibility, and scalability of cell production. By streamlining the mass production process of cells, CellFiber enables clients to reduce costs and timelines, ultimately supporting their transition from research to clinical use.

AlgaleX

Seed Round in 2023
AlgaleX is a company focused on transforming discarded food waste into valuable ingredients, particularly plant-based proteins. By employing algae fermentation technology, AlgaleX harnesses unused and underutilized resources, including food residues and liquid waste, to cultivate algae and microorganisms. This innovative approach allows for the production of sustainable products, contributing to waste reduction and promoting environmentally friendly practices within the food industry.

Orange

Seed Round in 2023
Orange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics.

Domuz

Venture Round in 2023
Domuz is a firm that wants to utilize technology and design to create a lifestyle that makes potted plants and flowers more comfortable.

Sollective

Seed Round in 2022
Sollective is an exclusive freelancer network that facilitates direct connections between companies and freelance talent, both within Japan and internationally. The platform is designed to help businesses build effective teams by offering a streamlined recruitment process. It features a screening mechanism that allows companies to find and hire freelancers who meet their specific needs. By enabling these direct collaborations, Sollective aims to enhance the potential of both freelancers and businesses, ultimately driving success for all parties involved.

Ukka

Seed Round in 2022
Ukka Inc. operates a direct-to-consumer platform that connects consumers with manufacturers of agricultural products, including those from farming, fisheries, and processed goods. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers an online procurement service that allows producers to list their products, enabling consumers to purchase these commodities directly. Ukka's platform aims to streamline the supply chain by networking production areas with processing companies, thereby facilitating the procurement of food-processing raw materials and enhancing operational efficiency for producers and manufacturers. Through its innovative approach, Ukka fosters improvements in the food supply chain.

Cowche

Series B in 2022
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.

Manabie

Series A in 2022
Manabie is an education technology start-up focused on transforming the learning experience by integrating online and offline education. The company offers an innovative e-learning application that combines high-quality learning materials with personal coaching to foster self-study habits and practical thinking skills among students. This blended approach aims to create efficient learning environments that reduce reliance on traditional physical classrooms. By providing essential resources for both online and offline learning, Manabie seeks to enhance educational outcomes for students worldwide.

Misaky Tokyo

Seed Round in 2022
Misaky.Tokyo specializes in food and beverage services, focusing on the production of unique Japanese confectionery. The company creates edible crystal sweets using processed seaweed agar, which results in vegan, gluten-free, and non-additive delicacies. Misaky.Tokyo aims to delight consumers with its innovative approach to traditional sweets, providing options that cater to various dietary preferences while maintaining a commitment to quality and taste.

Contrea

Seed Round in 2021
Contrea, Inc. is a medical software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020. It specializes in the planning, development, and operation of medical information prescription systems, notably through its product MediOS. This cloud-based system assists healthcare professionals in providing personalized video content that helps patients understand their medical conditions, examination processes, and treatment options. MediOS facilitates informed consent by delivering clear explanations through engaging animations, allowing patients to access relevant information at their convenience. The platform also promotes two-way communication by enabling patients to express their uncertainties and questions after viewing the videos, thereby helping doctors gauge patients' understanding and concerns before examinations. Through its innovative approach, Contrea aims to enhance patient engagement and improve the overall healthcare experience.

Cowche

Seed Round in 2021
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.

Homma

Series A in 2021
HOMMA, Inc. is a technology-oriented company focused on building modern residential homes while also developing artificial intelligence software for home security. Founded in 2015 by Takeshi Homma, the company aims to enhance the living experience through innovative design and intelligent integration of smart home technologies. With headquarters in Hayward, California, and additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, HOMMA combines the expertise of home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to create homes that prioritize security, convenience, and comfort. The company's AI platform allows homeowners to connect and control various devices and applications according to their preferences, thereby improving overall home automation.

Panalyt

Seed Round in 2021
Panalyt is a developer of a predictive analytics platform that provides real-time access to integrated people and business data, enhancing decision-making for CxOs, HR professionals, and business managers. By combining employee interactions and connections with business metrics, the platform facilitates the identification of correlations and intervention points, enabling organizations to transition from reactive to proactive management. This approach supports data-driven HR practices, reducing bias while improving employee engagement, sales effectiveness, and overall productivity. Additionally, Panalyt's unique offering includes Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), which assesses digital collaboration and communication through passive data. This functionality allows managers to pinpoint critical areas for improvement, ultimately driving enhanced business performance.

Sollective

Seed Round in 2021
Sollective is an exclusive freelancer network that facilitates direct connections between companies and freelance talent, both within Japan and internationally. The platform is designed to help businesses build effective teams by offering a streamlined recruitment process. It features a screening mechanism that allows companies to find and hire freelancers who meet their specific needs. By enabling these direct collaborations, Sollective aims to enhance the potential of both freelancers and businesses, ultimately driving success for all parties involved.

Reiwa Travel

Seed Round in 2021
Reiwa Travel Company Overview Reiwa Travel is a digital travel agency with the mission to "Design New Travel Experiences." We aim to offer innovative experiences and new societal value in international travel. Since April 2022, we have been offering the international travel booking app 'NEWT'. Our goal is to maximize the digital transformation (DX) of booking and management tasks in the travel industry, providing unprecedented “easy, affordable, customizable, and secure” package tours. We are committed to creating social value through the experience of international travel. International Travel Booking App 'NEWT' Service Overview 'NEWT' is an international travel booking app designed to create new travel experiences for new era. It offers an easy booking process, achieves cost-effective pricing, creates customizable trips that meet individual needs, and provides the security that makes travelers feel they made the right choice with NEWT. International Travel Booking App 'NEWT': https://app.adjust.com/iidu9wi Web version 'NEWT': https://newt.net/

Manabie

Seed Round in 2021
Manabie is an education technology start-up focused on transforming the learning experience by integrating online and offline education. The company offers an innovative e-learning application that combines high-quality learning materials with personal coaching to foster self-study habits and practical thinking skills among students. This blended approach aims to create efficient learning environments that reduce reliance on traditional physical classrooms. By providing essential resources for both online and offline learning, Manabie seeks to enhance educational outcomes for students worldwide.

WED

Series A in 2021
WED, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It operates as an online data utilization platform designed to address challenges associated with data usage. WED's platform employs advanced technology to offer a range of services, including data collection, target user acquisition, data analysis, custom reporting, and credit card payment applications. This comprehensive approach allows users to manage their data efficiently through a single portal, streamlining their operations and enhancing data-driven decision-making. In addition to its core platform services, WED also broadcasts radio programs, further diversifying its business offerings.

Fabric Tokyo

Venture Round in 2020
FABRIC TOKYO inc. is a Japanese company focused on the planning, development, and operation of LAFABRICS, a custom-made fashion business. Founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, it specializes in offering a range of tailor-made apparel, including two-piece suits, three-piece suits, jackets, slacks, shirts, chinos, jeans, and various accessories. The company provides a direct-to-consumer model that allows customers to save their sizes and preferred fabric choices, enabling them to create original clothing tailored to their specifications. Formerly known as Lifestyle Design Co., Ltd., FABRIC TOKYO rebranded in March 2019 to enhance its identity in the custom apparel market.

Cocon

Venture Round in 2020
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.

Crezit

Seed Round in 2020
Crezit, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Minato, Japan, operates in the finance and consumer credit sector. The company provides a variety of financial products and services, accessible through a mobile application. Crezit aims to transform the lending experience by prioritizing transparency and simplicity, moving away from traditional lending models. This approach enables consumers to access credit and financial services more easily and efficiently.

Cowche

Seed Round in 2020
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.

OpenLogi

Series C in 2020
OpenLogi Inc. is a Tokyo-based logistics platform established in December 2013, designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. The company offers an outsourced logistics solution that includes features such as warehouse inspection, storage, shipping, and management of returned merchandise, all accessible through a user-friendly dashboard. By leveraging unused warehouse assets and optimizing logistics operations, OpenLogi provides affordable rates and innovative technology to streamline warehouse control systems. Founded by Hidetsugu Ito, who previously worked on the Japanese magazine subscription service Fujisan.co.jp, OpenLogi aims to address the logistics challenges faced by small e-commerce businesses in Japan.

MiddleField

Series B in 2020
MiddleField Inc. operates an e-commerce platform focused on the automotive sector, based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2015, the company offers various online services including Motagare, which assists users in purchasing and installing car parts, and MotaGare, which delivers car parts directly to customers. Additionally, MiddleField provides Motorz, a platform that gathers and shares information related to cars, motorcycles, and the racing industry. The company's mission is to enhance the automotive experience by creating a community for car enthusiasts to engage with and share their passion for vehicles, while also offering a range of services that facilitate the buying and selling of cars and parts.

KAKEHASHI

Venture Round in 2020
KAKEHASHI Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that develops a software as a service (SaaS) application tailored for health insurance claim and drug history management, specifically designed for dispensing pharmacists using iPads. The company aims to bridge the gap between medical treatment and patients, reflecting its mission to connect medical care with a brighter future. As Japan faces an aging population, with projections indicating that by 2060, one in four individuals will be over 75 years old, KAKEHASHI seeks to innovate and enhance healthcare delivery. The organization's focus on leveraging Japan's advanced medical technology and systems aligns with the need for effective solutions that support healthy life expectancy in an increasingly elderly society.

Nobollel

Venture Round in 2020
Nobollel is a mobile game development studio focused on creating adventure and simulation games. The company specializes in the planning, development, and operation of game applications using technologies such as Unity and Cocos2d-x. Nobollel develops a diverse range of free mobile games across various categories, including social, hypercasual, casual, and role-playing genres. By leveraging advanced technology, Nobollel aims to provide engaging and entertaining experiences for online gamers.

MiddleField

Series B in 2020
MiddleField Inc. operates an e-commerce platform focused on the automotive sector, based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2015, the company offers various online services including Motagare, which assists users in purchasing and installing car parts, and MotaGare, which delivers car parts directly to customers. Additionally, MiddleField provides Motorz, a platform that gathers and shares information related to cars, motorcycles, and the racing industry. The company's mission is to enhance the automotive experience by creating a community for car enthusiasts to engage with and share their passion for vehicles, while also offering a range of services that facilitate the buying and selling of cars and parts.

Cover Corporation

Venture Round in 2020
COVER Corporation is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in augmented reality (AR) compatible virtual live distribution services. The company enables enterprises involved in animation and gaming to create interactive programs featuring 3D characters. In addition to its core services, COVER also licenses its technology to other businesses. The company aims to enhance the landscape of two-dimensional entertainment through various initiatives, including the development of distribution systems, management of virtual YouTuber (VTuber) offices, and content creation.

Siiibo

Series A in 2020
Siiibo is a developer of an information platform designed to facilitate the issuance and purchase of private bonds for both private investors and companies. The platform aims to create a free, transparent, and equitable direct finance environment. It offers advisory services to companies, assisting them in diversifying their funding through small private placement bonds. Additionally, Siiibo helps build relationships between companies and investors, enabling private investors to gain familiarity with the corporate bond issuance process. Through its innovative approach, Siiibo seeks to streamline access to private bond markets and enhance investment opportunities.

Flare

Series A in 2020
Flare (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a Bangkok-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on maximizing revenue opportunities for drivers through its innovative platform. The company offers Flare Analytics, a cloud-based solution that analyzes driving data and visualizes driver behavior, and Flare Dash, a professional driver management platform. Additionally, FlareAD serves as a car-wrap advertising matching platform, connecting drivers with advertising campaigns. This mobile application allows car owners to register their vehicles, select advertising opportunities, and earn remuneration based on their driving activity. The platform enables brands to track ad impressions, providing a comprehensive service for the automobile industry that enhances advertising effectiveness.

Aidemy

Series A in 2020
Aidemy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that offers online artificial intelligence programming services aimed at individuals and enterprises. Founded in 2014, it provides a comprehensive learning platform where users can acquire AI technology skills through practical applications. Aidemy's services include an all-in-one teaching environment and digital transformation support, facilitating the development of digital talent in organizations. Its solutions are particularly beneficial for corporations in the manufacturing sector, as well as smaller companies and academic institutions. Aidemy's offerings range from online learning resources to consulting services that assist businesses in implementing AI and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring effective human resource development and operational support.

Somewhere

Seed Round in 2019
Somewhere is an operator of an online consulting platform intended to help troubleshoot daily problems.

KAKEHASHI

Series B in 2019
KAKEHASHI Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that develops a software as a service (SaaS) application tailored for health insurance claim and drug history management, specifically designed for dispensing pharmacists using iPads. The company aims to bridge the gap between medical treatment and patients, reflecting its mission to connect medical care with a brighter future. As Japan faces an aging population, with projections indicating that by 2060, one in four individuals will be over 75 years old, KAKEHASHI seeks to innovate and enhance healthcare delivery. The organization's focus on leveraging Japan's advanced medical technology and systems aligns with the need for effective solutions that support healthy life expectancy in an increasingly elderly society.

Utoniq

Utoniq, Inc. is a Japan-based company that develops a monthly subscription fan community application for artists, offering a platform to deliver digital content such as videos, sound sources, and electronic magazines. Founded in 2018 and located in Shibuya, Utoniq provides various applications, including a digital token management platform for artists, a trading card service that allows fans to collect and exchange digital representations of their supported creators, and additional applications that enhance fan engagement. The company aims to facilitate interactions between artists and their fans, allowing creators to manage their communities and share their work effectively. Utoniq's services are designed to cater to the needs of artists, influencers, and other creators, fostering a vibrant digital ecosystem for content sharing and community building.
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