Colopl Next is the corporate venture capital arm of Colopl, Inc., a prominent Japanese gaming company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo. The firm focuses on investing globally in a diverse range of sectors, including business-to-consumer and customer-to-customer services, lifestyle, health, gaming, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, security, augmented reality, and entertainment. Colopl Next is dedicated to supporting innovative entrepreneurs and prioritizes investments that align with its mission of enhancing entertainment and experience in everyday life.
Urth is an IT company that specializes in architectural design by providing corporations with a metaverse for architects' business models.
Salowin
Series D in 2025
SALOWIN Inc. is a beauty salon company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing shared salon services for beauticians. Founded in 2019, SALOWIN offers private room share salons equipped with comprehensive facilities to support beauty professionals. The company facilitates a full support system, including prepayment options for sales, which enables hairdressers to enhance their income potential. By helping beauticians to operate within a shared environment, SALOWIN fosters a collaborative atmosphere while allowing professionals to benefit from well-equipped spaces.
Preplocal
Seed Round in 2024
Preplocal is a B2B food distribution platform that specializes in the distribution of both dry and temperature-controlled goods.
Levellr
Seed Round in 2024
Levellr is a software company that provides a platform for creators and brands to build, manage, and monetize messaging communities on applications like Discord and Telegram. Their tools enable clients to integrate these messaging platforms with existing systems, such as customer relationship management software, allowing for the acquisition of first-party data and insights on superfans. By facilitating the development of highly engaged communities, Levellr helps businesses unlock new revenue opportunities and enhances community interaction. Additionally, the company offers support in community strategy and ongoing moderation services, ensuring that these communities remain active and thriving.
Coopel
Seed Round in 2024
Coopel is a company that specializes in robotic process automation (RPA) tools designed to streamline daily tasks and enhance work efficiency. Its software enables users, regardless of their programming expertise, to create automated processes and robots, thereby facilitating greater operational efficiency within businesses. By promoting ease of use and accessibility, Coopel aims to empower organizations to optimize their workflows and reduce manual effort.
ChillStack
Series A in 2024
ChillStack, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the research and development of artificial intelligence security technology. The company focuses on creating solutions to protect AI systems from cyber threats and fraudulent activities. ChillStack offers a range of services, including S tena, a system designed to automatically identify fraudulent users, such as cheaters and bots in gaming environments. Additionally, the company provides web vulnerability diagnosis and AI security research and development services. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, ChillStack aims to enhance the security of web applications, AI systems, and networks, helping users prevent cyberattacks and ensure the integrity of their technology.
CaseBlink
Seed Round in 2024
CaseBlink is a developer of a legal workflow platform aimed at streamlining immigration processes for lawyers and self-help immigrants. The company recognizes the repetitive nature of immigration paperwork and employs generative artificial intelligence to create end-to-end workflows that enhance efficiency. By extracting and analyzing relevant information, CaseBlink's platform automatically generates necessary documentation while ensuring legal accuracy through attorney oversight. This approach allows legal professionals to focus on more strategic aspects of the immigration journey, ultimately making the process smoother for clients.
Rybit
Series A in 2023
Rybit is a technology platform that specializes in the last mile delivery industry, focusing on optimizing and simplifying delivery operations for both individuals and businesses. The company has developed an e-bike rental application tailored to various sectors, including food and grocery delivery, transportation, hotels, and tourism. This app incorporates features such as operations management, IoT vehicle integration, vehicle tracking, error monitoring, and anti-theft capabilities. By providing a comprehensive mobility solution, Rybit enables its customers to enhance efficiency and streamline their delivery processes.
Return Helper
Series A in 2023
Return Helper is a logistics platform that simplifies cross-border ecommerce returns for both sellers and buyers. Catering primarily to ecommerce merchants in the Asia-Pacific region, the company provides cost-effective return solutions for markets in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. By integrating shipping carriers, third-party warehouses, sales channels, and aftermarket services, Return Helper optimizes the return process and enhances aftermarket activities for online retailers. This not only reduces costs and maximizes sales but also improves the return experience for buyers, fostering customer loyalty. The platform's data-driven approach allows merchants to efficiently manage international returns, saving time and resources in the process.
Levr.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Levr.ai is an online financial software platform that streamlines the process of applying for business loans. It simplifies and accelerates loan applications by providing built-in templates and directories that assist businesses in gathering and creating necessary documentation. The platform also ensures secure and private storage of sensitive financial and business documents, allowing users to upload, organize, track, and discuss all required materials in one centralized location. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to manage their loan application process efficiently and obtain funding quickly.
Aesop Technology
Seed Round in 2022
Aesop Technology is a developer of artificial intelligence solutions focused on reducing prescription-related errors and enhancing patient safety. Founded in 2019 and based in Berkeley, California, the company offers MedGuard, an AI-enhanced safety system that supports various aspects of prescription management, including prescribing, dispensing, administering, and compliance services. Aesop Technology also provides a clinical decision support system that assists healthcare providers by flagging inappropriate prescriptions based on patient diagnosis, age, and gender. By leveraging machine learning, the company's technology aims to improve healthcare quality and safety while streamlining billing-related documentation, ultimately enhancing patient safety and the accuracy of medical billing.
Pickupon
Seed Round in 2022
Pickupon is a software-as-a-service company that focuses on cloud IP phone services and call transcription. Its platform is designed to automatically transcribe calls, analyze conversation data, and capture emotional responses during interactions. This functionality allows users to record and share essential information without omissions, facilitating collaborative analysis of communication trends and performance metrics. By enabling quantitative analysis of conversion data, Pickupon assists clients in understanding customer interactions more effectively and implementing informed strategies for improvement.
Rael
Series B in 2022
Rael is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in menstrual care and feminine wellness products made from natural and organic ingredients. Founded by three female entrepreneurs, Rael aims to empower women by offering safe and healthy alternatives to conventional feminine care items. The company's product range includes pads, tampons, pantyliners, period underwear, feminine washes, and wipes, all designed to prioritize comfort and quality. Additionally, Rael has ventured into the clean beauty market, introducing products such as natural face sheet masks made from botanical ingredients. The brand has gained significant traction, becoming a bestseller on Amazon and expanding its availability to Target stores and 13 countries. Since its establishment in 2017, Rael has attracted investment from various industry leaders, reflecting its commitment to promoting healthier options for women's personal care.
Vogo
Series A in 2022
Vogo provides vivid live shopping.
Return Helper
Seed Round in 2021
Return Helper is a logistics platform that simplifies cross-border ecommerce returns for both sellers and buyers. Catering primarily to ecommerce merchants in the Asia-Pacific region, the company provides cost-effective return solutions for markets in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. By integrating shipping carriers, third-party warehouses, sales channels, and aftermarket services, Return Helper optimizes the return process and enhances aftermarket activities for online retailers. This not only reduces costs and maximizes sales but also improves the return experience for buyers, fostering customer loyalty. The platform's data-driven approach allows merchants to efficiently manage international returns, saving time and resources in the process.
Landvault
Series B in 2021
Landvault is a company focused on enhancing the metaverse economy through a virtual video game strategy. It combines various technological elements to assist businesses with real estate acquisition, financial analysis, and online marketing. Landvault enables the creation of immersive online virtual worlds that incorporate augmented reality, virtual reality, and interactive 3D holographic avatars. By leveraging these technologies, the company provides clients with innovative solutions that enhance their presence in the digital landscape, facilitating engagement and communication in a rapidly evolving virtual environment.
Truck Lagbe
Series A in 2021
Truck Lagbe is a logistics platform based in Bangladesh that facilitates the booking of trucks for shipping and freight transportation. The service allows shippers to hire vehicles ranging from 1 ton to 25 tons for both short-haul and long-haul trips. Available on Android and iOS, the application streamlines the process of securing transportation, enabling businesses to improve their logistics operations and ensure the safe delivery of goods.
SODA
Series C in 2021
SODA operates a footwear marketplace known as SNKRDUNK, which facilitates the buying and selling of sneakers among users. With over 3 million monthly users in Japan, the platform offers a safe environment for transactions by providing legitimacy checking services through a local authentication provider. SNKRDUNK features a sneaker flea market where premium sneakers are traded, and it fosters a community by regularly posting new sneaker releases, media, and relevant information. This approach enables users to stay updated on the latest sneaker trends and enhances their overall experience in the marketplace.
PeaceTecLab
Venture Round in 2021
PeaceTecLab Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that operates a platform for lending and borrowing home appliances and daily necessities. The company specializes in a consumer-to-consumer (CtoC) sharing service, allowing individuals and manufacturers to rent various items, including home appliances, baby goods, and fitness equipment. In addition to its rental services, PeaceTecLab offers consulting support tailored to the entertainment, distribution, and advertising sectors.
Exosphere Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Exosphere is an information technology company that specializes in cybersecurity services, providing solutions to protect endpoints and enhance safe business collaboration. Their platform offers comprehensive protection against hackers, insider threats, and data breaches, all through a single agent. It allows users to access, share, and store files securely from various locations while ensuring complete privacy. Additionally, Exosphere’s services include remote desktop support and secure messaging, enabling businesses to maintain secure communications and file transfers. The company's mission is to deliver optimized security solutions that consistently safeguard their clients' operations and data against potential threats.
LTE-X
Corporate Round in 2021
LTE-X Inc. specializes in private LTE and Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions, catering to various industries such as public works, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, the company operates as a subsidiary of WirelessGate, Inc. LTE-X focuses on delivering a secure, high-speed, and large-capacity IoT platform, enabling efficient and reliable communication for its clients.
Shop LIT Live
Seed Round in 2021
Shop LIT Live is a live streaming platform that facilitates connections between brands, merchants, and consumers through immersive shopping experiences. The company's mobile application allows brands to narrate their stories and display their products, creating a dynamic environment for interested buyers. By integrating live streaming with e-commerce, Shop LIT Live enhances consumer engagement and offers a unique shopping experience that goes beyond traditional online retail.
inSTREAMLY
Seed Round in 2021
inSTREAMLY operates an automated streamer management platform that connects brands with content creators, specifically targeting Generation Z. Through micro-sponsorships, the platform enables streamers to monetize their content in a subtle manner, allowing them to turn their passion into profit. At the same time, brands gain the opportunity to engage with new audiences in an innovative way. Additionally, inSTREAMLY's SaaS division, Streamcoi, is tailored for esports organizations, multi-channel networks (MCNs), agencies, and tournament organizers, further enhancing its offerings in the esports and streaming sectors.
Play Tango
Series A in 2021
Play Tango specializes in creating interactive learning products designed to enhance children's educational experiences. The company's flagship product, Tango, is a screenless smartboard that interacts with tangible blocks, enabling children to construct words, numbers, and artistic creations. This innovative approach allows for real-time feedback, merging physical play with technology. By fostering engagement and creativity, Play Tango aims to establish a solid foundation for children's future academic success.
SODA
Series B in 2021
SODA operates a footwear marketplace known as SNKRDUNK, which facilitates the buying and selling of sneakers among users. With over 3 million monthly users in Japan, the platform offers a safe environment for transactions by providing legitimacy checking services through a local authentication provider. SNKRDUNK features a sneaker flea market where premium sneakers are traded, and it fosters a community by regularly posting new sneaker releases, media, and relevant information. This approach enables users to stay updated on the latest sneaker trends and enhances their overall experience in the marketplace.
NRISE
Seed Round in 2020
NRISE is a company that focuses on developing software applications aimed at enhancing communication and content sharing among users. It has created various applications, including MOCI and WIPPY, that facilitate connections between individuals and enable them to share diverse types of content. Additionally, NRISE offers an application tailored for home workouts, which combines fitness with social media features, allowing users to engage with workout videos and connect with others in the fitness community. Through its innovative services, NRISE aims to enrich the social media experience and promote joyful communication.
Treasurer
Seed Round in 2020
Treasurer, a platform for buying & selling equity shares in blue chip collectible assets
SODA
Funding Round in 2020
SODA is a software company that engages in CMS software development media management business.
Izanagi Games
Seed Round in 2020
Izanagi Games is an entertainment company that specializes in publishing interactive games and films. The company focuses on the production and distribution of engaging gaming experiences, particularly in the genre of interactive piercing games and narrative-driven movies. By providing a platform for creators and development teams, Izanagi Games enables them to showcase their projects globally, ensuring that players enjoy a high-quality and immersive gaming experience.
Mepple
Seed Round in 2020
Mepple is planning, developing, and operating internet services.
AccordX
Seed Round in 2020
AccordX is a platform that allows individuals to open a virtual restaurant, prepare food at cloud kitchens and sell food by online delivery.
FAAI
Series A in 2020
FAAI is a clothing production management platform for fashion designers and managers that connects designers and manufacturers. The platform business that combines IT and apparel manufacturing.
Timee
Venture Round in 2020
Timee, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in the planning, development, and operation of applications, particularly focusing on a gig working platform. Founded in August 2017 and based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, Timee addresses labor shortages by connecting individuals seeking work with businesses in need of temporary labor. The platform facilitates on-demand job opportunities, making it a leading solution in the gig economy within Japan.
Restream
Series A in 2020
Restream, Inc. is a web-based platform that enables users to stream live video simultaneously across various platforms. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Restream serves over one million users in more than 80 countries. The platform provides a range of features, including analytics, scheduling, shared chat, and monitoring, allowing content producers to effectively engage with their audiences. Additionally, it offers seamless integration with encoders, facilitating the distribution and monetization of live video content.
BitStar
Venture Round in 2020
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.
Aiello
Seed Round in 2020
Aiello develops an End-to-End Open Voice Platform tailored for the hotel industry, aiming to streamline communication between businesses and customers. By leveraging voice and natural language processing technology, Aiello's intelligent voice assistant enhances customer service while lowering labor costs. The platform enables businesses to create their own voice services for specific applications, facilitating the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data to identify potential business strategies. This innovative approach helps reduce barriers for business customers, making advanced voice technology more accessible and effective in enhancing customer interactions.
Epigno
Seed Round in 2020
Epigno Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in human resource management solutions tailored for medical and nursing care institutions. The company aims to alleviate the workload of healthcare personnel, thereby enhancing staff retention rates within these organizations. By providing a nurse management platform, Epigno supports hospitals in improving the management of their nursing staff, which is essential for effective healthcare delivery. The platform facilitates appropriate education and evaluation of nurses, ultimately contributing to organizational efficiency and a sustainable healthcare system for patients and their families.
Arblet
Seed Round in 2020
Arblet Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing non-invasive wearable devices and artificial intelligence-based medical systems aimed at measuring inner body changes. The company focuses on continuous monitoring of biological information, such as blood pressure, through innovative measurement methods that provide insights into both absolute values and changes over time. By leveraging advanced technology and data infrastructure, Arblet enables individuals to gain a better understanding of their health, thereby enhancing the potential for improved healthcare outcomes and societal benefits.
SYRUP Japan
Series B in 2020
Syrup develops Pet Tech platforms. The company's services include OMUSUBI, an adoption service that matches dogs and cats with pet owners, and Petokoto, a media platform that provides reliable information from veterinarians
Petokoto
Seed Round in 2020
Petokoto is a pet wellness company that creates and sells fresh food, runs pet media, and keeps pets happy. It is suitable to become an information source that combines accuracy, completeness, and updateability by utilizing the collective knowledge of experts both inside and outside the company and demonstrating their respective expertise. The company aims to develop a world where pets can be loved as family members.
Torana
Seed Round in 2019
Torana, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the rental of educational toys through a subscription service known as "Toysub!" This service is designed for infants and toddlers, providing toys that adapt as children grow. Currently, Toysub! caters to approximately 15,000 households in Japan and has expanded its reach to Taiwan. By leveraging data from over 400,000 toy evaluations and more than 100,000 planning sessions, Torana has developed a systematic approach to select and deliver high-quality toys that support children's developmental needs. The company's mission is to enhance the quality time spent between parents and their children.
Bunch
Seed Round in 2019
Bunch Live, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, has developed Bunch, a unique party application designed for multiplayer gaming. This platform enables users to engage in their favorite games with friends through a group video chat interface. Bunch also offers developers the opportunity to integrate its features into their own games, facilitating a seamless experience for players who wish to connect and play together. The application focuses on simplifying the process of discovering, playing, and sharing live mobile games among friends, making it a pioneering tool in the social gaming landscape.
Drivemate
Series A in 2019
Drivemate is a prominent peer-to-peer car sharing service in Thailand that facilitates a marketplace connecting vehicle owners with renters. By allowing car owners to rent out their vehicles, Drivemate helps them offset ownership costs while providing renters with convenient access to a variety of cars without hidden fees. The platform emphasizes sustainability by reducing fuel wastage and promotes responsible vehicle use. To ensure a secure experience for both parties, Drivemate offers full insurance coverage and reliable customer service, fostering trust within the community. This innovative service enables vehicle owners to generate income through unlimited rentals while giving renters the flexibility to choose cars based on their specific needs.
Crunch Style
Venture Round in 2019
Crunch Style is a flower subscription service that makes it easy to make a flowery life.Deliver seasonal flowers from approximately 70 florists nationwide. Since it is delivered to the post in a special box, you can receive it even if you are away from work or going out.
Elaly
Corporate Round in 2019
Elaly Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates AirRoom, a sharing service that provides access to products from popular furniture brands for a fixed monthly fee. The company's mission is to enhance quality of life globally by leveraging technology to create a more equitable experience, minimizing reliance on traditional monetary systems. Elaly aims to democratize access to quality furnishings, allowing a broader audience to enjoy the benefits of well-designed products without the financial burden of ownership.
Nanome
Seed Round in 2019
Nanome Inc. is a software company based in North Hollywood, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a collaborative XR software platform that enhances scientific discovery through the use of virtual reality and blockchain technologies. This platform streamlines computational workflows at the molecular level, enabling a broader range of scientists to utilize advanced molecular computations and artificial intelligence. Nanome primarily collaborates with the biopharma industry but also extends its services to sectors such as food and beverage, material science, and education. The company's open-source platform allows scientists to explore molecular structures effectively, facilitating pattern recognition, molecular visualization, and an efficient drug design and discovery process. Additionally, it helps medicinal chemists and structural biologists understand complex molecular data, collaborate more effectively, and protect their intellectual property through blockchain integration.
VideoVillage
Series A in 2019
VideoVillage is a video production company.
A1A
Seed Round in 2019
A1A, Inc. is a startup founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in cloud-based solutions for the manufacturing sector. The company has developed RFQ Cloud, a platform designed to enhance the purchasing and procurement processes within manufacturing organizations. This system facilitates the request for quotations from suppliers, the receipt and evaluation of those quotations, and the selection of suppliers. By centralizing procurement data and streamlining quote assessments, A1A aims to improve operational efficiency and enable manufacturers to achieve optimal purchasing at competitive prices.
Tenping
Venture Round in 2019
Tenping is a South Korean company founded in 2015 that specializes in mobile advertising networks aimed at enhancing the visibility of advertisements across various platforms, including mobile messengers, social networking services, and community websites. The company offers a performance marketing platform that allows advertisers to release content in a native format, enabling it to be distributed on social networks, blogs, and mobile applications. Tenping's service has been utilized by over 100 advertising companies, resulting in the release of more than 600 advertising contents. Its platform provides real-time measurement and evaluation of advertising performance, allowing marketers to manage advertising efficiency effectively by analyzing audience behavior and monitoring the activity status of individual marketers.
JapanWork
Corporate Round in 2019
JapanWork is an AI-based recruitment service designed to assist foreigners living in Japan in their job search process. The platform supports users through English chat, guiding them until they secure employment. With a user base exceeding 150,000, primarily consisting of permanent residents, JapanWork stands as the largest service of its kind in the country. The platform utilizes AI technology to enhance the job search experience by offering translation services, recruitment assistance, and help with interview scheduling. This approach not only improves the matching accuracy for job seekers but also addresses challenges faced by companies in hiring foreign talent.
RambleOn
Venture Round in 2019
RambleOn is a Tokyo-based developer that specializes in creating applications and providing consulting services. The company focuses on bridging the gap between cyberspace and the physical world by offering innovative solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. Through its various services, RambleOn aims to enhance website management for clients, allowing them to adopt more advanced technological practices.
Japan Wind Tunnel Manufacturing
Corporate Round in 2019
Japan Fudo Industry Inc. specializes in engineering, design, and manufacturing of equipment for wind power generation. Founded in 2016 and based in Kurume, Japan, the company offers a range of products including wind tunnel test equipment, wind power generators, and hydraulic power generators. Notable innovations include the compact "Aero Optim" wind tunnel series and double propeller wind turbines. Japan Fudo also provides stackable wind tunnel units, large custom wind tunnels, fan units, wind resistance testing devices, measuring instruments, software, and maintenance services. Their technology aims to optimize the efficiency of wind power generators by stabilizing airflow over short distances, contributing to improved performance and cost-effectiveness for their clients.
DogHuggy
Corporate Round in 2019
DogHuggy is an online marketplace that connects pet owners with dog sitters, providing a solution for those who cannot care for their pets during trips or other obligations. The service matches dog owners with suitable dog hosts by verifying identities through government-issued ID cards and conducting preliminary interviews. Once a match is established, the dog owner can make a reservation with the chosen sitter, who offers care at specified rates. This platform aims to ensure that pets are well cared for in a home-like environment while their owners are away.
BitStar
Series C in 2018
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.
Plnar
Series A in 2018
Plnar is an insurtech software provider that specializes in transforming the insurance claims process through its innovative technology. The company offers a digital platform that enables desk adjusters to create detailed two-dimensional and three-dimensional models of interior spaces using just digital photos. This artificial intelligence-based solution facilitates contactless inspections for interior property claims, enhancing the overall customer experience by significantly reducing cycle times and costs. By generating accurate measurements from smartphone images, Plnar streamlines the claims process, allowing for quicker and more efficient settlements.
Vantage Point
Seed Round in 2018
Vantage Point develops and provides employee training programs utilizing virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance enterprise training in areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace anti-sexual harassment. Founded in 2017 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company aims to transform traditional training methods by creating immersive experiences that foster empathy and personal growth. Vantage Point serves a diverse range of sectors, including technology, consumer goods, consulting, education, and recruiting. The company's innovative platform focuses on developing emotional intelligence and essential soft skills, ultimately helping individuals unlock their potential. Vantage Point is recognized for its commitment to advancing workforce learning and is led by a female and Black founder.
Timee
Venture Round in 2018
Timee, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in the planning, development, and operation of applications, particularly focusing on a gig working platform. Founded in August 2017 and based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, Timee addresses labor shortages by connecting individuals seeking work with businesses in need of temporary labor. The platform facilitates on-demand job opportunities, making it a leading solution in the gig economy within Japan.
Supermedium
Seed Round in 2018
Supermedium is a developer of a virtual reality browser application that allows users to explore web content in an immersive environment. The company, known for its pioneering work in WebVR and the creation of A-Frame, focuses on offering a range of utilities, starting with a comic book reader. Its application enables users to access websites utilizing standard web technologies, featuring mini-games, art installations, journalistic pieces, and virtual environments without the need for installation or reliance on an application store. Through this innovative approach, Supermedium aims to enhance users' entertainment experiences in virtual reality.
InstaVR
Venture Round in 2018
InstaVR is a global provider of an integrated software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for Virtual Reality (VR) marketing. The platform enables users to easily create and publish interactive VR applications for both mobile and desktop environments. With its web-based authoring tool, InstaVR supports stereoscopic 3D content and offers features like flexible hotspots and compatibility with various design software, allowing creators to develop immersive experiences efficiently. Additionally, InstaVR includes analytics tools, such as a heat-map display, that help businesses understand user behavior within their VR applications. Serving approximately 50,000 businesses worldwide, including government agencies in the United States, InstaVR is dedicated to promoting the effective use of VR technology in diverse sectors.
InstaVR
Series B in 2018
InstaVR is a global provider of an integrated software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for Virtual Reality (VR) marketing. The platform enables users to easily create and publish interactive VR applications for both mobile and desktop environments. With its web-based authoring tool, InstaVR supports stereoscopic 3D content and offers features like flexible hotspots and compatibility with various design software, allowing creators to develop immersive experiences efficiently. Additionally, InstaVR includes analytics tools, such as a heat-map display, that help businesses understand user behavior within their VR applications. Serving approximately 50,000 businesses worldwide, including government agencies in the United States, InstaVR is dedicated to promoting the effective use of VR technology in diverse sectors.
Cloudike
Series A in 2018
Cloudike powers cloud storage. Cloudike helps OEMs, mobile and Internet service providers acquire, retain, and upsell their customers by offering a compelling personal cloud experience under their own brand.
Alter
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Alter is a platform SDK consisting of a real-time 3D avatar system and motion capture built from scratch for web3 interoperability and the open metaverse. Developers can pipe avatars into their apps, games, and websites. They offer computer vision, 3d technology, web3, machine learning, avatars, rendering engines, blockchain, and NFTs.
Cach
Seed Round in 2018
CACH Ltd. is an Internet of Things (IoT) company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing information technology equipment, particularly its ST-COMM system, which monitors and transmits data to cloud servers. CACH focuses on the creation of devices designed to detect structural abnormalities at construction sites, utilizing smartphones and computers to facilitate real-time monitoring of issues such as cracks and displacements in aging infrastructure. This innovative approach enables companies to enhance safety, reduce maintenance costs, and implement swift responses in the event of disasters. In addition to hardware development, CACH also engages in software development to support its IoT solutions.
VAZ
Venture Round in 2018
VAZ Inc. is a marketing agency located in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on promoting content and communicating ideas through various marketing services. The company collaborates with YouTubers and influential creators to drive social change by transforming small, everyday actions into impactful societal improvements. VAZ offers a range of services, including social media marketing, campaign planning, influencer marketing, and account management, aiming to help corporate clients and businesses effectively promote their products and philosophies, thereby inspiring a broader audience.
Famzon
Venture Round in 2018
Famzon is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand that specializes in women's shoes and related accessories. The company provides an online shopping platform where customers can explore a range of fashionable footwear designed with a patented heel lock-release technology. This innovative approach allows for removable and adjustable heels, offering both style and comfort. Famzon aims to deliver quality products that combine elegance with affordability, ensuring that women have access to the latest fashion trends.
Fyusion
Series B in 2017
Fyusion is a 3D computer vision and machine learning company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing a platform that enables the creation of immersive, interactive, photorealistic 3D images using smartphones or other cameras. These images can be viewed on various devices, including mobile, desktop, virtual reality, and augmented reality platforms. Fyusion's primary focus is on providing solutions for automotive and eCommerce sectors, allowing clients to automate car condition reporting and enhance their imaging capabilities at scale. Through its technology, Fyusion aims to make images not only visually appealing but also rich in functionality.
Odd Concepts
Venture Round in 2017
Odd Concepts Inc. is a technology company specializing in computer vision and artificial intelligence solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Seoul, South Korea, it offers a comprehensive portfolio of image recognition and search technologies delivered as a cloud-based API service. The company's innovative platform is designed to meet diverse customer needs by allowing for the tuning and combination of analysis engines to achieve optimal results. Additionally, Odd Concepts develops software for video content searches, facilitating connections between offline retail businesses and online markets. This enables clients to conduct product data analysis and provide personalized product recommendations, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Floreo
Seed Round in 2017
Floreo Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Washington D.C., develops a virtual reality learning app designed to teach social and communication skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, as well as those with ADHD and anxiety. The platform allows supervising adults to monitor and guide activities, making it a valuable tool for therapy clinics and school districts. Floreo is used by over 100 therapy clinic businesses and school districts, and has partnered with Meta to expand its reach in public schools.
Channel Talk
Series B in 2017
Channel Talk is an AI messenger that is focused on helping DTC companies provide VIP-level customer service. We raised $40 million USD in our Series C, and are one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS startups, currently servicing more than 150,000 brands across the world. At Channel Talk, we believe that a good product nurtures growth in a business and that simple conversations with customers can become the driving force for success. We help you stand out by utilizing AI to resolve repetitive inquiries so you have time to build genuine relationships through our powerful CRM and provide excellent support to your customers.
3rd Eye Studios
Seed Round in 2017
3rd Eye Studios is a game development company based in Helsinki and Shanghai, established in June 2016 by experienced professionals from the gaming industry. The team comprises veterans who previously held senior roles at notable companies such as Remedy Entertainment and Unity Technologies. The studio focuses on creating atmospheric and sophisticated games, as well as developing advanced technology and tools aimed at enhancing virtual reality gaming experiences. By leveraging their extensive background in technology, film, television, and gaming, 3rd Eye Studios aims to provide innovative solutions that empower game developers in creating immersive virtual reality content.
Flitto
Venture Round in 2017
Flitto Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in language data and translation services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, Flitto operates an online platform that connects users with translators for handling a wide range of requests, including text, voice, image, and video translations. The platform currently supports approximately 25 languages, such as Korean, English, Chinese, Spanish, and French, catering to over 10 million users across 173 countries. Flitto has expanded its offerings to include professional translation, A.I. translation, video subtitle translation, and crowdsourced proofreading. In addition to its consumer services, the company develops linguistic databases that it provides to various organizations and enterprises. Flitto has established a presence in global markets, with branches in China and Japan, and collaborates with major corporations like Microsoft and Samsung.
VRex Lab
Seed Round in 2017
Vrex Lab is a global startup that specializes in creating engaging mobile applications that integrate virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Its primary focus is on connecting social media content, photos, and messages to the real world. The company's mobile application allows users to interact with friends and favorite celebrities through AR photo messages, which can include short messages pinned to specific locations. This innovative approach enables users to share content and connect with each other in a dynamic and immersive way.
MOVER Japan
Venture Round in 2017
MOVER Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in an online logistics platform. The platform facilitates the movement of precision equipment and heavy goods, catering to the needs of shippers and shipping companies. Based in Kanagawa, MOVER aims to streamline logistics operations, enhancing efficiency in the transportation of specialized cargo. The company's innovative approach addresses the complexities of logistics, making it a valuable resource in the industry.
Payke
Corporate Round in 2017
Payke, Inc. is a Tokyo-based technology company that offers a cloud-based application designed to assist individuals, businesses, and retailers in accessing product information in their native languages. Founded in 2014, the application enables users to scan product barcodes with their smartphones or tablets, providing details about the products in a language of their choice. This feature is particularly beneficial for foreign visitors in Japan, as it helps overcome language barriers when shopping. Payke aims to create a comprehensive global database of products linked through their barcodes, allowing users to easily access product information anytime and anywhere. Additionally, the application facilitates the sharing of product details with foreign visitors, enhancing their shopping experience in Japan.
UploadVR
Series A in 2017
Upload is dedicated to accelerating the success of the VR + AR (XR) industry through inspiring educational experiences.
Sider
Series A in 2017
Sider is a developer and provider of code review tool intended to analyze and identify non-standard codes, security flaws, and bugs.The company's product helps engineering teams maximize productivity by automatically analyzing every pull request against custom per-project rulesets, as well as general best practices, enabling users to improve productivity while reducing the total time spent on product development.
Pinscreen
Seed Round in 2017
Pinscreen, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in advanced generative AI technologies for film production and interactive experiences. Founded in 2015 by Prof. Hao Li, the company offers innovative solutions for AI lip sync, face reenactment, face swaps, de-aging, and avatar digitization. Pinscreen collaborates with major filmmakers and production studios, including Netflix, Amazon Studios, and Warner Bros, among others. The company gained recognition for developing the first real-time deepfake technology, showcased at notable events such as the World Economic Forum in Davos and SIGGRAPH 2020. Additionally, Pinscreen was the first to demonstrate AI lip sync for a complete feature film and has the capability to process thousands of 4K HDR movie shots annually. Its technology allows for the creation of three-dimensional avatars from selfies, enhancing mixed reality experiences for consumers and providing scalable content creation tools for professionals. Pinscreen is also a participant in the NVIDIA Inception Program and received the Epic MegaGrants in 2020.
Craful
Venture Round in 2017
Craful Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Japan, specializing in a mobile application and online platform for sharing and selling handmade goods. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on facilitating the buying and selling of handicraft products, including accessories and home decor. The platform allows users to upload their handmade items, share insights about their creation process, and exchange ideas for new products. By providing this interactive environment, Craful enhances accessibility to unique handcrafted items while fostering a community of creators and consumers.
hachidori
Series A in 2017
Hachidori specializes in developing chatbot solutions that simplify marketing and customer support for businesses. Its primary product, the Hachidori chatbot platform, allows enterprises to create and manage chatbots without any programming knowledge. This platform includes a linguistic analysis module that enables the chatbot to comprehend customer intent and deliver relevant information efficiently through messaging platforms. Additionally, Hachidori offers the CAST application, tailored for businesses employing part-time workers, which aids in chat and shift management. By automating responses to common inquiries, Hachidori's tools help companies streamline operations and reduce employee workload, enhancing overall productivity.
Psychic VR Lab
Seed Round in 2016
Psychic VR Lab is a startup company that handles fashion VR and MR shopping service STYLY. They are creating a future where they will live in space.
Visbit
Seed Round in 2016
Visbit Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a visual technology company that specializes in cloud streaming services for virtual reality (VR) content creators and publishers. Founded in 2015, Visbit offers a platform that includes the Visbit Portal for managing and publishing 360-degree videos, the Visbit Cloud for transcoding and delivering videos via content distribution networks, and the Visbit Player, a software development kit for video playback. Utilizing its patented View-Optimized Streaming technology, Visbit enables the delivery of high-resolution 360-degree VR videos without noticeable latency, even over standard Wi-Fi and LTE networks. This innovation enhances the viewing experience by minimizing data usage and avoiding heavy compression, thereby bridging the gap between the demands of VR content and typical network capabilities.
PlayFab
Series B in 2016
PlayFab, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that provides a comprehensive suite of backend services for online game development and management. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an additional office in Berlin, the company specializes in delivering real-time tools and services for LiveOps, including multiplayer game management, in-game commerce, and analytics. PlayFab supports various game types, enabling developers to create and manage multiplayer experiences, VR content, and social games. Its offerings include profile management, matchmaking, leaderboards, and virtual currency systems, all designed to streamline game operations without requiring extensive coding. The platform caters to a wide range of developers, from independent studios to large publishers, with flexible pricing plans that accommodate different business needs. As a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, PlayFab continues to innovate in the gaming industry by empowering developers with state-of-the-art technology and support.
Pie
Seed Round in 2016
Pie is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a 360 video app for iPhone users. The app allows individuals to create and share 360 videos and GIFs quickly, whether or not they possess a 360 camera. By providing an accessible platform for producing immersive content, Pie enables users to connect and share their experiences with friends and followers seamlessly.
Kakutoku
Venture Round in 2016
Kakutoku is a company based in Beppu, Japan, specializing in crowdsourcing management services. Founded by Seiya Mitsuda, Kakutoku has developed a sales force matching platform designed to connect businesses with sales personnel to address various sales challenges. The platform utilizes advanced technology to deliver a range of services that support sales efforts, facilitating effective solutions for companies facing difficulties in this area. Through its innovative employment platform, Kakutoku aims to enhance the sales capabilities of firms by leveraging creative ideas and technological advancements.
Matcher Japan
Seed Round in 2016
Matcher Japan operates an online recruitment platform designed to assist students in their job-hunting efforts. The platform facilitates connections between students and alumni from their universities, enabling them to gather valuable job-related information, industry insights, and internship opportunities. By addressing the challenges associated with the job-search process, Matcher Japan offers tools that simplify visits to alumni, allowing students to benefit from their experiences and advice. The service aims to provide practical knowledge and resources to help students navigate the complexities of job hunting effectively.
InstaVR
Series A in 2016
InstaVR is a global provider of an integrated software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for Virtual Reality (VR) marketing. The platform enables users to easily create and publish interactive VR applications for both mobile and desktop environments. With its web-based authoring tool, InstaVR supports stereoscopic 3D content and offers features like flexible hotspots and compatibility with various design software, allowing creators to develop immersive experiences efficiently. Additionally, InstaVR includes analytics tools, such as a heat-map display, that help businesses understand user behavior within their VR applications. Serving approximately 50,000 businesses worldwide, including government agencies in the United States, InstaVR is dedicated to promoting the effective use of VR technology in diverse sectors.
Polyarc
Seed Round in 2016
Polyarc, Inc. is a Seattle-based game development studio that specializes in creating virtual reality experiences. Established in 2015, the company is known for its flagship title, Moss, an action-adventure game that immerses players in a richly designed three-dimensional world. Polyarc focuses on developing engaging and original games that can be enjoyed in both single-player and multiplayer formats across various platforms, utilizing the unique capabilities of virtual reality to enhance gameplay and storytelling. The studio aims to craft innovative interactive experiences that captivate players and expand the possibilities of digital entertainment.
BitStar
Series A in 2016
BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.
Theta EdgeCloud
Seed Round in 2016
Theta EdgeCloud is the leading decentralized cloud for AI, media and entertainment. The platform empowers AI teams with unrivaled GPU price-to-performance as the first hybrid cloud-edge computing architecture. Strategic corporate investors include Samsung NEXT, Sony Innovation Fund, media investors BDMI Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, CAA Creative Artists Agency, and traditional Silicon Valley VCs including DCM and Sierra Ventures.
InstaVR
Venture Round in 2016
InstaVR is a global provider of an integrated software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for Virtual Reality (VR) marketing. The platform enables users to easily create and publish interactive VR applications for both mobile and desktop environments. With its web-based authoring tool, InstaVR supports stereoscopic 3D content and offers features like flexible hotspots and compatibility with various design software, allowing creators to develop immersive experiences efficiently. Additionally, InstaVR includes analytics tools, such as a heat-map display, that help businesses understand user behavior within their VR applications. Serving approximately 50,000 businesses worldwide, including government agencies in the United States, InstaVR is dedicated to promoting the effective use of VR technology in diverse sectors.
Pinscreen
Seed Round in 2016
Pinscreen, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in advanced generative AI technologies for film production and interactive experiences. Founded in 2015 by Prof. Hao Li, the company offers innovative solutions for AI lip sync, face reenactment, face swaps, de-aging, and avatar digitization. Pinscreen collaborates with major filmmakers and production studios, including Netflix, Amazon Studios, and Warner Bros, among others. The company gained recognition for developing the first real-time deepfake technology, showcased at notable events such as the World Economic Forum in Davos and SIGGRAPH 2020. Additionally, Pinscreen was the first to demonstrate AI lip sync for a complete feature film and has the capability to process thousands of 4K HDR movie shots annually. Its technology allows for the creation of three-dimensional avatars from selfies, enhancing mixed reality experiences for consumers and providing scalable content creation tools for professionals. Pinscreen is also a participant in the NVIDIA Inception Program and received the Epic MegaGrants in 2020.
Owlchemy Labs
Series A in 2016
Owlchemy Labs LLC is a game studio based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing mechanic-driven games and virtual reality experiences, focusing on creating absurd and polished titles. Owlchemy Labs has produced a variety of original games for over 20 platforms, including notable titles such as Job Simulator, which was featured at Sundance, and the Adult Swim published Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality. Other acclaimed games include Dyscourse, Jack Lumber, Snuggle Truck, and Aaaaaculus!, developed in collaboration with Dejobaan. As a pioneer in the VR space, Owlchemy Labs has contributed to the gaming community by sharing its expertise and knowledge, notably through the VR Austin group, which has grown to over 2,000 members. The company continues to be influential in the development of virtual reality gaming.
Pinscreen
Seed Round in 2016
Pinscreen, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in advanced generative AI technologies for film production and interactive experiences. Founded in 2015 by Prof. Hao Li, the company offers innovative solutions for AI lip sync, face reenactment, face swaps, de-aging, and avatar digitization. Pinscreen collaborates with major filmmakers and production studios, including Netflix, Amazon Studios, and Warner Bros, among others. The company gained recognition for developing the first real-time deepfake technology, showcased at notable events such as the World Economic Forum in Davos and SIGGRAPH 2020. Additionally, Pinscreen was the first to demonstrate AI lip sync for a complete feature film and has the capability to process thousands of 4K HDR movie shots annually. Its technology allows for the creation of three-dimensional avatars from selfies, enhancing mixed reality experiences for consumers and providing scalable content creation tools for professionals. Pinscreen is also a participant in the NVIDIA Inception Program and received the Epic MegaGrants in 2020.
Vicarious
Seed Round in 2016
Vicarious, Inc. is an entertainment platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company operates a virtual reality social media network that allows users to create and share immersive VR content using photos and videos from their mobile devices. By combining these media assets with stickers, 3D animated characters, audio, and various visual effects, Vicarious facilitates the creation of engaging VR slideshows. Its mobile application enhances accessibility, enabling users to view and generate VR content easily. Through its platform, Vicarious empowers individuals to share their stories in a visually dynamic format, promoting a fun and connected user experience in the realm of virtual reality.
Limitless Entertainment
Seed Round in 2016
Limitless Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform designed for creating virtual reality (VR) content. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers a patent-pending platform that enables users to create, prototype, and animate interactive characters for various applications, including video games and films. The platform supports two types of interactive characters: standard and premium, with the latter offering enhanced features. Limitless Ltd. leverages advanced VR technologies, allowing creators to animate characters directly within the VR environment using motion controls, thereby simplifying the animation process for both novices and experienced professionals. As of early 2018, Limitless operates as a subsidiary of Lytro, Inc.
Symmetry Dimensions
Seed Round in 2016
Symmetry Dimensions Inc. aims to digitize real-world events and make them easy to use for everyone. We are progressing communications in smart city and urban planning with the development of a digital twin that enables a virtual reproduction of static and dynamic events happening in the real world along with the provision of a digital infrastructure that allows anyone to easily access such data.
Massless
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Massless Limited is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing hardware and software for three-dimensional interactions within augmented and virtual reality. Founded in 2014, Massless produces the Massless Pen, a device that enhances the capabilities of designers and engineers by facilitating intuitive interactions in 3D digital environments. This pen features high precision, optical tracking at 60 Hz, tactile feedback, and surface and orientation sensing, enabling users to create and manipulate large 3D models in real time. Beyond its core technology, Massless is also engaged in the evolving creator economy, working to empower creatives in media and entertainment by supporting the launch of independent studios and fostering new content on blockchain platforms. The company's team comprises physicists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and creatives, all dedicated to advancing the intersection of technology and creativity.
Spaces
Seed Round in 2016
Spaces, officially formed in January 2016, says it’s already working on a range of VR and mixed-reality projects with companies including NBCUniversal, Microsoft, Big Blue Bubble and the Hettema Group. Platforms it’s developing for include Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR, PlayStation VR and Google Cardboard. “Spaces has a compelling and clear vision to be the catalyst for companies looking to create VR and MxR (mixed reality) experiences,” Comcast Ventures managing director Michael Yang said in a statement. “Spaces is combining remarkable capabilities, tools and creativity to push the boundaries of the VR frontier.”
Theta EdgeCloud
Seed Round in 2016
Theta EdgeCloud is the leading decentralized cloud for AI, media and entertainment. The platform empowers AI teams with unrivaled GPU price-to-performance as the first hybrid cloud-edge computing architecture. Strategic corporate investors include Samsung NEXT, Sony Innovation Fund, media investors BDMI Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, CAA Creative Artists Agency, and traditional Silicon Valley VCs including DCM and Sierra Ventures.
Yamap
Series A in 2016
YAMAP is an internet company that focuses on developing web and mobile applications tailored for mountain climbing and outdoor activities. Its flagship application enables users to determine their location using GPS signals from satellites, which is particularly useful in areas without mobile phone service coverage. In addition to location services, YAMAP provides a variety of trekking products and resources, enhancing the experience for trekkers and outdoor enthusiasts by offering access to essential tools and information related to their activities.
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