CoCooking
Series A in 2024
CoCooking Co.Ltd is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that operates the online platform Tabete, aimed at reducing food wastage. The platform connects users with restaurants, take-out food stores, and bakeries that have excess food nearing expiration, allowing them to sell it at discounted prices rather than disposing of it. This approach helps both consumers and businesses reduce global food waste while promoting sustainability and creating a positive social impact. Additionally, CoCooking organizes events and workshops focused on food conservation and uses food and cooking as a means to foster creativity, diversity, and well-being within individuals and communities.
Torana, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing educational toy rental services through a subscription model. The company's flagship service, "Toysub!", delivers toys specifically designed for infants and toddlers, allowing families to optimize playtime as their children grow. Torana serves approximately 15,000 households in Japan and has expanded its offerings to Taiwan. By leveraging data from over 400,000 toy evaluations and 100,000 planning sessions, Torana has developed a systematic approach to selecting and delivering toys that support children's developmental needs, all while promoting quality parent-child interaction.
Pyrenee
Venture Round in 2021
Pyrenee Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and production of advanced driving assistance devices designed to enhance road safety. The company focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into its products, which are compatible with existing vehicles. These devices collect and analyze traffic data, confirming road conditions and predicting potential dangers. Upon detecting an imminent risk of an accident, the system promptly alerts the driver through voice notifications and visual displays. By providing real-time assistance, Pyrenee aims to significantly reduce traffic accidents and promote safer driving practices.
Hirotsu Bio Science
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2016, Hirotsu Bio Science specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative cancer screening tools. Its flagship product, N-Nose, is a painless, urine-based diagnostic tool designed to detect cancer in its early stages. The company operates diagnostic laboratories and provides urine analysis reports. With a mission to make early cancer detection standard, Hirotsu Bio Science serves over 600,000 customers annually at an affordable price point.
Catallaxy
Series A in 2021
Catallaxy is a platform and services company that provides metal parts procurement, cloud business management, and consulting. It operates Mitsuri, a trading platform for web quotes of metal custom parts linked to suppliers, including processing for industrial machinery, factory automation equipment, and facility equipment, and it also runs Fabit, a platform for manufacturing media. The company coordinates with processing companies and partner factories to streamline procurement, production, and distribution of metal parts, enabling customers to receive materials and improve operational efficiency.
LAPRAS
Venture Round in 2020
LAPRAS Inc., established in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in career-matching technology. It operates two primary services: LAPRAS, which uses machine learning to analyze publicly available online data and generate personalized profiles for individuals, and LAPRAS SCOUT, designed to help companies find suitable candidates by searching through these profiles. The company's core business lies in facilitating efficient connections between engineers and potential employers using automated, objective analysis of technical skills and preferences.
Tiem Factory
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Tiem Factory specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of aerogel under the brand SUFA. The company's primary product is an ultra-light transparent insulation material designed for thermal insulation applications.
quatre
Venture Round in 2020
Quatre Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in operating a promotional platform that connects product owners with distribution facilities for sampling or display purposes. This platform enables businesses to reach potential customers through word-of-mouth and social networking, enhancing their product visibility and accessibility. Additionally, Quatre offers shipping services to facilitate the transportation of products between owners and distribution facilities.
ASHITA-TEAM
Venture Round in 2020
ASHITA-TEAM Co., Ltd., established in 2008 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in a cloud-based personnel evaluation system that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate HR assessments. The company focuses on supporting work-style reform by providing a comprehensive service that includes analyzing a company's current state, developing evaluation systems, and implementing them within one to three months. With a track record of successfully introducing its solutions to over 1,300 companies, ASHITA-TEAM is recognized for its extensive operational support and user-friendly evaluation cloud platform. The company has also expanded its reach internationally with offices in Taiwan, Singapore, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, positioning itself for significant growth in the future.
Leading Mark
Series B in 2019
Leading Mark Inc. is an employment agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in human resources services. The company is focused on streamlining the recruitment process through its online platform, which aggregates job listings tailored to users' interests. This approach aims to enhance the job-seeking experience by prioritizing the needs of applicants, in contrast to larger, traditional agencies that may focus more on the hiring companies. Additionally, Leading Mark is expanding its operations to include mid-career and international hiring, with a dedicated team in China working to connect top Japanese-speaking Chinese students with domestic employers. By emphasizing a user-centric model, Leading Mark seeks to alleviate the frustrations often faced by job seekers, ensuring they receive the information and opportunities they need to advance their careers.
FLOSFIA
Venture Round in 2019
FLOSFIA INC. is a Tokyo-based company that focuses on the development of corundum structured Gallium Oxide semiconductor power devices. Founded on March 31, 2011, the company emerged as a spin-off from research conducted at Kyoto University. FLOSFIA specializes in film-formation using mist chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques, leveraging the unique physical properties of gallium oxide (Ga2O3) to create high breakdown voltage and high efficiency power devices. The firm is dedicated to advancing low-loss power device technology, contributing to the evolution of semiconductor applications.
Insight Core
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2003, Insight Core specializes in developing and operating a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform. It offers tailored store promotion applications for various business categories with no upfront costs.
LAPRAS Inc., established in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in career-matching technology. It operates two primary services: LAPRAS, which uses machine learning to analyze publicly available online data and generate personalized profiles for individuals, and LAPRAS SCOUT, designed to help companies find suitable candidates by searching through these profiles. The company's core business lies in facilitating efficient connections between engineers and potential employers using automated, objective analysis of technical skills and preferences.
Tiem Factory
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Tiem Factory specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of aerogel under the brand SUFA. The company's primary product is an ultra-light transparent insulation material designed for thermal insulation applications.
Hirotsu Bio Science
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Hirotsu Bio Science specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative cancer screening tools. Its flagship product, N-Nose, is a painless, urine-based diagnostic tool designed to detect cancer in its early stages. The company operates diagnostic laboratories and provides urine analysis reports. With a mission to make early cancer detection standard, Hirotsu Bio Science serves over 600,000 customers annually at an affordable price point.
Mama Square
Venture Round in 2017
Mama Square Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in operating co-working spaces equipped with integrated daycare facilities. This unique business model allows working mothers to balance their professional and parental responsibilities, as their children can be cared for on-site while they work. Additionally, Mama Square offers a range of services to its clients, including telemarketing, back office support, marketing research, and consulting.
FLOSFIA
Venture Round in 2017
FLOSFIA INC. is a Tokyo-based company that focuses on the development of corundum structured Gallium Oxide semiconductor power devices. Founded on March 31, 2011, the company emerged as a spin-off from research conducted at Kyoto University. FLOSFIA specializes in film-formation using mist chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques, leveraging the unique physical properties of gallium oxide (Ga2O3) to create high breakdown voltage and high efficiency power devices. The firm is dedicated to advancing low-loss power device technology, contributing to the evolution of semiconductor applications.
Fabric Tokyo
Series B in 2017
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.
Sarah
Venture Round in 2016
SARAH Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that focuses on developing a mobile application designed for exploring and sharing restaurant menu images. This application allows users to discover culinary options by searching through menu-based posts and offers a platform for users to share recommendations and suggestions regarding various dishes. By listing restaurants that serve diverse cuisines, SARAH Inc. facilitates a unique dining experience, enabling users to select their dining destinations based on specific menu items and personal preferences.
VISITS Technologies
Venture Round in 2016
VISITS Technologies Inc. is an internet-based company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2014. The company specializes in designing and developing a career formation platform that connects students and alumni. VISITS Technologies has developed a patented consensus-building algorithm known as ideagram, which uniquely quantifies creativity, discerning ability, and the inherent value of ideas. This innovative technology allows for the measurement of intangible assets such as skills, senses, and personal connections. By integrating blockchain technology, VISITS Technologies facilitates the transfer of value, enhancing the capabilities of its platform and providing users with a comprehensive tool for career development and networking.
Secual
Venture Round in 2015
Secual develops and sells home security products, focusing on intrusion detection via windows and doors. Its offerings include sensors, gateways, and a smartphone application that sends real-time alerts to users. Products are sold through franchised retail stores and online. Founded in 2015, Secual is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Travee Inc. is an online platform that connects travelers with local hosts, facilitating interactions and experiences in various destinations worldwide. Founded in 2015 by Kenichi Ikeda, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Travee allows users to search for and book tours offered by locals, enabling personalized travel experiences based on location, tour date, and group size. To ensure the safety and security of its users, travelers are verified through Facebook. The platform serves as a marketplace that enhances the travel experience by fostering connections between visitors and local guides.