TeraWatt Technology Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with a subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the design and development of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The company's focus is on creating batteries that combine high energy density, power density, and safety, catering to various electrified applications. By leveraging advanced engineering and production techniques, TeraWatt Technology aims to provide industrial clients with long-lasting, safe, and reliable power solutions, thereby enhancing the performance of their electrified systems.
Private Equity Round in 2022
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Developer of a fusion technology intended to offer technical assistance to accelerate the practical realization of fusion energy. The company's technology offers liquid metal, molten salt, tritium treatment systems, high-frequency microwave gyrotron, fusion energy and exhaust systems, and is focused on developing advanced technologies for commercial fusion reactors, including gyrotron systems, tritium fuel cycle technologies and breeding blankets for tritium production and power generation, enabling companies to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions.
Cherry is a blockchain network designed specifically for media activities, with the goal of empowering artists to express themselves.
Contrea, Inc. engages in the planning, development, operation, and sale of medical information prescription systems. It offers MediOS, a tool that helps doctors to provide customized videos for patients to understand and receive treatment; supports the explanation of general contents, such as diseases, examinations, and surgical methods with visual medical information using animations; helps persons to order medical information according to the progress of medical examinations; helps to share information with users’ family; enables two-way communication by allowing patients to select what they do not understand after watching the video/what they want to ask a medical staff, such as a doctor; and helps doctors to know the patient's level of understanding, anxiety, and interests before the medical examination. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Provider of user-oriented medical services intended for home care. The company provides a medical system that supports regular hospital visits and allows patients to go from consultation to receiving medicine at home, enabling general consumers and medical professionals to get a treatment environment that is easy for them to use.
Operator of a construction technology venture intended to offer 3D printing services to construction professionals. The company's venture specializes in developing construction-specific products such as 3D printers that automate some of the processes carried out by field craftsmen and shorten the period, enabling companies to solve the problems of construction cost and improve safety.
Developer of workplace digitization software designed to keep a track of on-site work records. The company's software digitizes the work that was done on paper and excel, such as digitizing handwritten information, tabulating it and reporting, making the working styles of non-desk workers at all sites, such as manufacturing, retail, eating, drinking and logistics, smarter, enabling organizations to automate on-site routine work and clerical work.
Developer of a Software-as-a-Service management platform designed to centrally manage corporate accounts and billing information. The company's platform automates account management tasks and displays usage fees for each department by using a unified dashboard for accounts that are entering and leaving the company and proceeding with operations without mistakes, enabling companies to reduce costs through process automation and optimization.
Developer of a fusion technology intended to offer technical assistance to accelerate the practical realization of fusion energy. The company's technology offers liquid metal, molten salt, tritium treatment systems, high-frequency microwave gyrotron, fusion energy and exhaust systems, and is focused on developing advanced technologies for commercial fusion reactors, including gyrotron systems, tritium fuel cycle technologies and breeding blankets for tritium production and power generation, enabling companies to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions.
Provider of family trust services intended to support the formation of family trusts to prevent asset freezes due to dementia. The company's services prevent account freezes by opening a dedicated bank account for the company and managing assets with the account to withdraw expenses, enabling clients to ask for advice regarding issues with a professional and discuss with parents their wishes, family structure and the content of the assets they want to prevent freezing and make appropriate suggestions.
PartnerSuccess, Inc. operates as a cloud service that automates the collaboration between manufacturers and distributors. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Developer of a product management platform designed to facilitate the advancement of digital goods transformation. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence technology to create a database for raw materials to final products while allowing product search, planning, and market analysis, enabling retailers and e-commerce businesses to invest in affordable manufacturing techniques for improved productivity.
Koska Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and operating an online dashboard named GenKan. This platform facilitates the acquisition of real-time data and provides accurate cost accounting and analysis. The company focuses on automating cost calculations within Internet of Things (IoT) systems, ensuring precision and efficiency in financial assessments.
Kakehashi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications for the healthcare sector. Its primary focus is on managing health insurance claims and drug history for dispensing pharmacists, utilizing an iPad-based platform. Kakehashi aims to enhance the pharmacy experience by streamlining operations, such as automatically drafting patient records, which in turn improves patient satisfaction and supports work style reforms within pharmacies. As Japan faces an aging population, Kakehashi's initiatives are designed to contribute to the future of medical care, ensuring that the country's advanced healthcare system continues to support healthy life expectancy.
LOGILESS inc. offers logistics warehouse services. The company develops Logiless, an application which provides warehouse management system ( WMS ), a cloud-type system that uses logistics to judge the shipping source from multiple warehouses and provide instruction. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.
N Inc. offers offers cloud postal management service. The company provides creative production services, business process outsourcing service, and strategic consulting services. It also offers digital transformation services to its clients. The company owns Atena and RUNWAY Design. N Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan.
KANKAK, Inc. owns and operates cashless and cafes . The company provides coffee, deserts, and salads. KANKAK, Inc. develops COFFEE App, a mobile order application. for placing orders.The company is based in Minato, Japan.
Aww Inc. is a pioneering company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the creation of virtual humans for advertising campaigns. Founded in 2019, it is recognized as Japan's first virtual human company and has developed several virtual influencers, including imma, Ria, plusticboy, and Asu. Since the introduction of imma in 2018, Aww Inc. has garnered a significant following, with over 1 million fans across social media and features in more than 5,000 media outlets worldwide. The company's virtual humans have collaborated with renowned global brands such as Porsche, IKEA, and Amazon Fashion. Aww Inc. employs advanced 3DCG technology and its proprietary "MASTER MODEL™" to produce highly realistic virtual influencers. Through partnerships and ongoing innovations, the company aims to lead advancements in real-time 3DCG and digital fashion, particularly in the evolving landscape of 5G and XR technologies.
SYN, Inc. is an Internet and software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2019. The company focuses on enhancing the appreciation of Japanese cuisine through its food delivery service, Chompy. By promoting the goodness of Japanese food, SYN aims to enrich the lives of its customers.
ShareDine is an online platform founded in 2017 and based in Minato, Japan, that provides nutritional guidance and personalized cooking experiences. The company specializes in a subscription service that connects users with chefs who prepare healthy, customized meals tailored to individual preferences and lifestyles. Catering to various demographics, including single-parent households, families with children, and elderly households, ShareDine aims to enhance dining experiences by enabling customers to find chefs that align with their tastes and dietary needs while traveling.
Zehitomo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online platform designed to connect clients with local service professionals across various fields in Japan. Founded in 2015, Zehitomo allows users to hire experts ranging from photographers to personal trainers. The platform serves as a marketplace where clients can find and engage highly specialized professionals, facilitating access to a wide array of services. By providing this connection, Zehitomo enables local professionals to expand their businesses and enhance profitability through increased service volume.
Leaner Technologies Co., Ltd. develops and provides Leaner, an overhead cost management cloud. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
kikitori Co., Ltd. develops a platform that connects producers and consumers for food distribution. The company, through its platform, connects consumers with organic farmers. The company offers bando, an application that helps in daily collection and sales of material, order of material, and creation of related documents for transactions without using telephone, fax, and handwriting. The company also owns and operates fruit and vegetable stores. The company sells its products online and through the stores. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan
Bizpa. Co., Ltd. operates an offline advertising platform that provides advertising services. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Epicbase, Inc. develops Smartshoki, a speech to text software. It service that automatically transcribes audio from meetings, coverage, lectures, etc. using Artificial Intelligence. The software allows users to participate from anywhere, edit in real time and translate into multiple languages. It outputs the text data in various formats. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
SpaceEngine Co., Ltd. operates an online wholesale and procurement marketplace that facilitates connections between makers and brands seeking to sell products and retailers looking to stock new items. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chiyoda, Japan, the platform aims to streamline the procurement process, allowing brands to efficiently reach stores while providing retailers with access to a diverse range of products.
Graffer, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that develops a web-based platform aimed at simplifying administrative processes for businesses in Japan. The platform provides a comprehensive directory and procedural guides, digitizing government paperwork to facilitate the submission of commercial documents. By offering a streamlined approach to regulatory compliance, Graffer enables business owners to navigate complex issues and file necessary documents efficiently. The company positions itself as a social infrastructure initiative, addressing challenges within the traditional government system and empowering individuals and businesses to take action effectively.
JustInCase, Inc. is a Japanese InsurTech company founded in 2016 that specializes in various insurance services, including smartphone repair cost insurance, accident insurance, and credit card insurance. The company provides a mobile application that allows users to purchase insurance coverage from providers, upload details and photos of their devices, and utilize artificial intelligence to assess premiums. JustInCase also features a pooling system for users to collectively pay insurance premiums. In addition to its core services, the company offers P2P insurance, COVID-19 insurance, shared insurance, and healthtech insurance, all aimed at enhancing the customer experience through digitized operations. Founded by a team of actuaries and data scientists, JustInCase continues to innovate within the insurance sector.
Tenanta Inc. engages in the development and operation of tenant.jp, a matching platform for business properties and tenants. Its platform is available for restaurants, merchandise, services, and other business categories. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
OneMile Partners Inc. is an asset management consulting firm and life insurance agency based in Chiyoda, Japan, with an additional office in Marunouchi. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in providing consulting services related to asset management and acts as a financial products intermediary, facilitating access to various financial solutions for its clients. Through its expertise, OneMile Partners aims to support individuals and organizations in navigating the complexities of financial management and insurance needs.
HiCustomer Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a customer success management platform tailored for software as a service (SaaS) operators. The platform offers tools that aggregate and visualize critical customer information, including usage status, communication history, and sales data. It calculates customer health scores and detects withdrawal signs from usage patterns, allowing organizations to enhance customer lifetime value and improve relationships. By empowering customer success teams with actionable insights, HiCustomer enables clients to optimize their resources and drive business growth effectively.
Kakehashi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications for the healthcare sector. Its primary focus is on managing health insurance claims and drug history for dispensing pharmacists, utilizing an iPad-based platform. Kakehashi aims to enhance the pharmacy experience by streamlining operations, such as automatically drafting patient records, which in turn improves patient satisfaction and supports work style reforms within pharmacies. As Japan faces an aging population, Kakehashi's initiatives are designed to contribute to the future of medical care, ensuring that the country's advanced healthcare system continues to support healthy life expectancy.
Anyflow is a cloud-native integration platform as a service (iPaaS) based in Tokyo, founded in 2016. The company offers an automation platform that enables businesses to optimize and streamline their operations by connecting various cloud-based software applications. Its solution is designed to automate processes across different business departments, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of applications. By providing an all-in-one platform, Anyflow helps organizations efficiently link and manage their daily operations, ultimately enhancing overall productivity and operational effectiveness.
Basset are a data analysis company specializing in blockchain technology. We monitor multiple cryptocurrency blockchains and collect data from a variety of public web and dark web sources. Our mission is to visualize blockchain data and provide our users with actionable intelligence on the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
SmartHR, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in cloud-based human resources software designed to automate social insurance and employment insurance procedures. Founded in 2013, SmartHR has transformed HR activities for Japanese companies by providing a user-friendly online solution that replaces traditional spreadsheets and paperwork. The software streamlines the onboarding and offboarding processes, significantly reducing the time required to complete HR tasks such as employment contracts from one month to just 1-2 days. Initially focusing on startups and small businesses, SmartHR has expanded its services to accommodate larger enterprise customers, delivering substantial efficiency gains and cost savings across various industries, including high-tech and retail.
Connected Robotics Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic arms tailored for the food service industry. Their flagship product, OctoChef, addresses labor shortages in restaurants by utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to streamline cooking processes. The company's solutions are aimed at a diverse clientele, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. By enhancing kitchen efficiency and enabling the provision of healthy meals, Connected Robotics aims to improve the work environment for staff and contribute positively to society.
Handii, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and operation of corporate payment services. The company focuses on providing efficient and innovative solutions to streamline financial transactions for businesses, enhancing their payment processes and overall financial management. Through its services, Handii aims to address the unique needs of corporate clients, offering tools that facilitate secure and convenient payment methods.
GITAI Inc. is a Tokyo-based robotics company that specializes in manufacturing humanoid telepresence robots aimed at enhancing space exploration and development. Founded in 2016, GITAI develops a range of robots including the G1, a general-purpose robot designed for task automation internally and externally on space stations and lunar bases; the S1, which focuses on automating specific tasks in similar environments; and the H1, a robot manipulation system that allows for teleoperation of robots working in space. The company's technology enables remote control of robots, facilitating long-duration tasks in low Earth orbit while alleviating the workload on human astronauts, thereby reducing operational costs and improving efficiency in space missions.
Picki Inc. is a Japan-based company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shibuya-ku. It specializes in manufacturing and distributing apparel through its direct-to-consumer online platform. Picki focuses on effectively managing and operating personal information acquired from its customers, ensuring a streamlined shopping experience.
Genomelink operates a genome research and data platform that allows users to upload their DNA data to uncover various genetic traits. The platform provides insights into ancestry, body traits, nutrition, sports, personality, and intelligence. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, with an additional office in Tokyo, Genomelink aims to enhance individual understanding of genetics while supporting businesses in research, marketing, and development through DNA data. The company benefits from the expertise of its founders, who have extensive experience in the consumer genomics sector, including roles in notable organizations such as M3, Inc. and a collaboration between Illumina and Sony. Genomelink has successfully raised $4 million in seed funding from prominent investors, including Berkeley SkyDeck and various Japanese venture capital firms, and is supported by established institutions such as Illumina Accelerator and Stanford University’s Carlos Bustamante Lab.
Connected Robotics Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic arms tailored for the food service industry. Their flagship product, OctoChef, addresses labor shortages in restaurants by utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to streamline cooking processes. The company's solutions are aimed at a diverse clientele, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. By enhancing kitchen efficiency and enabling the provision of healthy meals, Connected Robotics aims to improve the work environment for staff and contribute positively to society.
Genomelink operates a genome research and data platform that allows users to upload their DNA data to uncover various genetic traits. The platform provides insights into ancestry, body traits, nutrition, sports, personality, and intelligence. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, with an additional office in Tokyo, Genomelink aims to enhance individual understanding of genetics while supporting businesses in research, marketing, and development through DNA data. The company benefits from the expertise of its founders, who have extensive experience in the consumer genomics sector, including roles in notable organizations such as M3, Inc. and a collaboration between Illumina and Sony. Genomelink has successfully raised $4 million in seed funding from prominent investors, including Berkeley SkyDeck and various Japanese venture capital firms, and is supported by established institutions such as Illumina Accelerator and Stanford University’s Carlos Bustamante Lab.
Provigate
Seed Round in 2017
PROVIGATE is a provider of bio-transistor sensor technologies in Japan.The company's technologies are able to measure dynamic changes with the help of perception-broadening sensors, enabling individuals to change their habits for health
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