Emole is a platform designed to connect content creators with viewers through short drama content. The company operates a community platform that nurtures and supports talent, offering a short-form video distribution app. This app allows users to watch minute-long drama episodes, making it convenient for individuals to enjoy entertainment during brief moments of downtime in their day. By focusing on engaging and easily consumable content, Emole aims to enhance the viewing experience for its audience while providing a space for creators to showcase their work.
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 Inc. is an ag-tech company based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates a direct-to-consumer platform connecting consumers with agricultural product manufacturers. Founded in 2017, Ukka's online procurement platform serves as a one-stop service for sourcing food-processing raw materials and enables farmers, fisheries, and processed product manufacturers to list their offerings and sell directly to consumers. By networking production areas with processing companies, Ukka facilitates the procurement process, allowing producers and manufacturers to streamline their operations and enhance efficiency in the food supply chain.
Zaimo.ai
Seed Round in 2025
Zaimo.ai is a developer of an AI-driven software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on budget planning and management for businesses. Its innovative platform automates essential tasks such as expense tracking and forecasting future spending, while also providing personalized budgeting recommendations. Designed to assist companies in creating detailed business plans, Zaimo.ai's solution integrates with Excel to align with business strategies and models. This enables clients to visualize their financial performance through dashboards that compare forecasts with actual results, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing overall financial management.
Irori blends online and offline spaces, supporting creators and new projects with platform models and sustainable growth.
Nstock is a technology company that develops Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for the startup ecosystem. Its primary product is a stock compensation and financing platform designed to streamline and enhance the process of stock-based compensation for startups in Japan. This platform aims to address operational and design challenges in stock compensation, fostering rapid growth for companies and enabling investors to access more startup investment opportunities.
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 is a developer of an online interpretation platform that connects professional interpreters with businesses and individuals worldwide. The company's platform facilitates live interpretation services through an application that allows users to book interpreters for online meetings and conference calls in advance. Oyraa's services are designed to enhance communication in various contexts, including business meetings and personal situations such as healthcare and real estate transactions. By providing reliable access to professional interpreters, Oyraa aims to bridge language barriers and improve understanding in diverse interactions.
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 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 company that specializes in creating virtual human idols using generative AI. Its platform leverages AI technology to produce these virtual idols, enabling the entertainment industry to develop customized marketing campaigns and streamline operations for improved discoverability.
Farmnote Holdings
Venture Round in 2024
Farmnote Holdings, established in December 2016 and headquartered in Japan, serves as a strategic and financial management entity for its subsidiaries, Farmnote and Skyark. It oversees the operations of Farmnote, which specializes in agricultural IoT solutions, and Skyark, focusing on web integration services.
Optemo is a company focused on enhancing the interaction between businesses and customers through innovative sales technology. It has developed a web-based customer service tool that facilitates real-time communication, allowing organizations to engage in business negotiations without the need for prior appointments. This technology enables users to control calls and screens during interactions, which helps in optimizing the relationship between companies and their clients. By promoting mutual understanding, Optemo aims to streamline the negotiation process and improve overall customer satisfaction.
CellFiber
Venture Round in 2023
CellFiber Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and sale of cell-laden soft materials. The company focuses on creating plug-and-play bio-manufacturing solutions using its proprietary CellFiber™ technology. This technology is designed to enhance yields and product quality, ensuring stability, predictability, reproducibility, and scalability for cell and gene therapy applications. By providing efficient cell mass production processes, CellFiber supports a wide range of applications from research to clinical use, ultimately lowering costs and development timelines.
AlgaleX
Seed Round in 2023
AlgaleX is a company focused on transforming discarded food waste into valuable ingredients, such as plant-based proteins, through innovative algae fermentation technology. By leveraging unused and underutilized resources, AlgaleX processes food residues and liquid waste to ferment algae and microorganisms, resulting in sustainable products. This approach not only addresses food waste issues but also provides environmentally friendly alternatives in the market, contributing to a circular economy and promoting sustainability in food production.
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 hiring between companies and talent within and beyond Japan. Through its online recruitment platform, Sollective provides a systematic screening mechanism that connects businesses with freelancers who possess the necessary expertise. This platform enables companies to efficiently recruit freelancers according to their specific needs, fostering collaborations that aim to enhance productivity and drive business success. By streamlining the recruitment process, Sollective empowers both freelancers and companies to maximize their respective potentials.
Ukka Inc. is an ag-tech company based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates a direct-to-consumer platform connecting consumers with agricultural product manufacturers. Founded in 2017, Ukka's online procurement platform serves as a one-stop service for sourcing food-processing raw materials and enables farmers, fisheries, and processed product manufacturers to list their offerings and sell directly to consumers. By networking production areas with processing companies, Ukka facilitates the procurement process, allowing producers and manufacturers to streamline their operations and enhance efficiency in the food supply chain.
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, established in 2019 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes in providing integrated online and offline education services for students from elementary to high school levels. The company's core offerings include Manabie Basic, a learning software with online classes and mock exams, and Manabie Prime, which adds live tutoring and personal coaching to the Basic package. Additionally, Manabie Hub provides offline education services, such as one-on-one personal coaching. Manabie's mission is to innovate learning by merging online and offline resources, providing students with high-quality materials, supportive environments, and personalized coaching to foster self-study and critical thinking skills.
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 Tokyo-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in the planning, development, operation, and sale of medical information prescription systems. The company's flagship product, MediOS, is a cloud-based informed consent assistance system designed to enhance patient understanding and communication. MediOS provides customized video content that explains medical topics such as diseases, examinations, and surgical methods through visual animations. It enables patients to access vital information, facilitates two-way communication with healthcare providers, and allows for personalized follow-up based on patients' comprehension and concerns. By focusing on improving the patient experience, Contrea aims to help medical professionals deliver clear explanations and support patients in making informed decisions regarding their healthcare.
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, Inc. is a technology-oriented company that specializes in building modern residential homes and developing artificial intelligence software for home security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, HOMMA combines the expertise of home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to enhance the living experience. The company's AI integration platform enables smart home users to connect various devices and applications, providing a seamless experience in security, convenience, and comfort. Through its innovative approach, HOMMA aims to transform not only the construction of homes but also how homeowners interact with technology within their living spaces.
Panalyt
Seed Round in 2021
Panalyt is a technology company that specializes in people analytics. It bridges the gap between people-related data and business outcomes by combining employee interaction data with business performance metrics. Panalyt's predictive analytics platform enables chief executives, HR professionals, and managers to proactively identify trends, optimize recruitment and retention efforts, and improve overall business performance through data-driven decision-making. The company stands out for its ability to analyze digital collaboration and communication data, integrating it with sales and business data to provide actionable insights tailored to line managers' needs.
Sollective
Seed Round in 2021
Sollective is an exclusive freelancer network that facilitates direct hiring between companies and talent within and beyond Japan. Through its online recruitment platform, Sollective provides a systematic screening mechanism that connects businesses with freelancers who possess the necessary expertise. This platform enables companies to efficiently recruit freelancers according to their specific needs, fostering collaborations that aim to enhance productivity and drive business success. By streamlining the recruitment process, Sollective empowers both freelancers and companies to maximize their respective potentials.
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, established in 2019 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes in providing integrated online and offline education services for students from elementary to high school levels. The company's core offerings include Manabie Basic, a learning software with online classes and mock exams, and Manabie Prime, which adds live tutoring and personal coaching to the Basic package. Additionally, Manabie Hub provides offline education services, such as one-on-one personal coaching. Manabie's mission is to innovate learning by merging online and offline resources, providing students with high-quality materials, supportive environments, and personalized coaching to foster self-study and critical thinking skills.
WED, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that focuses on providing an online data utilization platform. The company aims to address various challenges related to data usage by leveraging technology to offer a range of services. These services include data collection, user acquisition, data analysis, custom reporting, and credit card payment applications. WED's platform enables users to efficiently manage their data through a single portal, facilitating improved decision-making and operational efficiency. Additionally, WED broadcasts radio programs, further diversifying its business activities.
Fabric Tokyo
Venture Round in 2020
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.
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, 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 through a mobile application, focusing on a modernized credit experience that emphasizes transparency. Crezit aims to transform traditional lending models, enabling users to access consumer credit with ease and clarity.
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 Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing an outsourced logistics platform tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. Founded in December 2013 by Hidetsugu Ito, the company aims to address logistics challenges faced by small e-commerce businesses. OpenLogi's platform offers a comprehensive dashboard that includes features for warehouse inspection, storage management, shipping, and handling of returns. By leveraging unused warehouse capacity and optimizing logistics operations through advanced technology, OpenLogi enables clients to streamline their logistics processes and reduce costs. The company's focus on affordability and efficiency positions it as a vital partner for SMEs seeking effective logistics solutions.
MiddleField
Series B in 2020
MiddleField Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the e-commerce automotive sector. Established in 2015, it operates several online platforms designed to enhance the car ownership experience. Notably, it offers Motagare, which facilitates the purchasing and installation of car parts, and MotaGare, which focuses on the delivery of car parts. Additionally, MiddleField provides Motorz, a platform that gathers and shares information related to cars, motorcycles, and the racing industry. By creating a community-centric approach, MiddleField aims to transform car ownership into an engaging and entertaining experience for automotive enthusiasts.
KAKEHASHI
Venture Round in 2020
KAKEHASHI Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications tailored for health insurance claim and drug history management, specifically designed for dispensing pharmacists using iPads. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between medical treatment and patients, aiming to enhance the healthcare landscape in Japan, which is known for its advanced medical technology and systems. As Japan faces a rapidly aging population, with projections indicating that by 2060, a significant portion of the population will be over 65, KAKEHASHI is committed to innovating healthcare solutions that support and improve the quality of life for this demographic, thereby contributing to the future of medical care in the country.
Nobollel
Venture Round in 2020
Nobollel is a mobile game development studio specializing in the planning, development, and operation of game applications. The company utilizes Unity and Cocos2d-x technologies to create a variety of free mobile games across categories such as social, hypercasual, casual, and role-playing. Nobollel's focus is on developing adventure and simulation games, providing customers with engaging experiences and opportunities to interact with other online gamers.
MiddleField
Series B in 2020
MiddleField Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the e-commerce automotive sector. Established in 2015, it operates several online platforms designed to enhance the car ownership experience. Notably, it offers Motagare, which facilitates the purchasing and installation of car parts, and MotaGare, which focuses on the delivery of car parts. Additionally, MiddleField provides Motorz, a platform that gathers and shares information related to cars, motorcycles, and the racing industry. By creating a community-centric approach, MiddleField aims to transform car ownership into an engaging and entertaining experience for automotive enthusiasts.
Cover Corporation
Venture Round in 2020
COVER Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, 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 distribution services, COVER Corporation also manages VTuber offices and develops content to enhance the 2D entertainment landscape. Through its multifaceted approach, the company supports various aspects of the entertainment industry, focusing on innovation and collaboration.
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 (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 Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing online artificial intelligence (AI) programming services and solutions. Founded in 2014, Aidemy offers an all-in-one web platform where individuals can learn AI technology through practical applications. The platform includes comprehensive teaching materials and a programming execution environment, enabling users to engage with AI concepts, such as blockchain technology and consensus algorithms. Aidemy's services cater to various clients, including corporations in the manufacturing industry, small businesses, and university laboratories. In addition to its educational offerings, the company provides Aidemy Business, an online learning platform designed to support the development of digital talent and reskilling efforts within organizations. Furthermore, Aidemy offers Modeloy, a DX consulting service that assists companies in human resource development, problem selection, and the implementation of digital transformation initiatives.
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 established in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications tailored for health insurance claim and drug history management, specifically designed for dispensing pharmacists using iPads. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between medical treatment and patients, aiming to enhance the healthcare landscape in Japan, which is known for its advanced medical technology and systems. As Japan faces a rapidly aging population, with projections indicating that by 2060, a significant portion of the population will be over 65, KAKEHASHI is committed to innovating healthcare solutions that support and improve the quality of life for this demographic, thereby contributing to the future of medical care in the country.
Utoniq, Inc. is a digital platform based in Shibuya, Japan, founded in 2018, that specializes in creating fan communities for artists. The company offers a range of applications, including an online digital token management system, which allows for the issuance and management of serial digital tokens. Utoniq's services encompass various interactive features, such as a trading card system that enables fans to collect and exchange digital representations of their favorite artists' works, and tools for artists to manage their content and engage with their supporters. Additionally, Utoniq provides applications tailored for different creative expressions, including music, literature, and visual arts, facilitating the sale of digital content and fostering a vibrant community space for interaction between artists and fans.