Recruit Holdings

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. is a prominent global player in HR technology and business solutions, revolutionizing the employment landscape. Founded in Tokyo in 1960, the company operates across more than 60 countries and offers diverse HR matching platforms, including Indeed and Glassdoor, which serve both job seekers and employers. Recruit also extends its services to marketing solutions in Japan, aiding various sectors such as housing, beauty, travel, and dining through specialized matching platforms and cloud-based software for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's broad array of staffing services further strengthens its position in the global market, underscoring its commitment to driving societal and environmental progress through innovative hiring and marketing strategies.

Mizuho Hiraguri

Executive, Corporate Development

59 past transactions

CleverTap

Series D in 2022
CleverTap offers an all-in-one engagement platform designed to help businesses maximize customer lifetime value. It enables real-time analytics across the entire customer lifecycle, allowing brands to create personalized experiences and optimize interactions.

Aurion

Corporate Round in 2022
Aurion is a pioneer of integrated HR and payroll software and outsourced payroll services. For 30 years they’ve been helping their customers simplify HR & Payroll driving business efficiency and automation. Keeping pace with technology Aurion has been through five technology paradigm jumps and remained a market leader all the way. Today Aurion is a fully mobile Self Service enterprise Human Resource Information System (HRIS) with one of the most powerful payroll super-engines available anywhere in the world. They manage the entire employee lifecycle as well as all salary, superannuation and employee benefits.

HackerRank

Series D in 2022
HackerRank is a company that offers a technical hiring platform aimed at assisting businesses in assessing the skills of software developers. Its platform features automated skill assessments that enable tech recruiters and hiring managers to objectively evaluate candidates' technical abilities throughout the recruitment process. By providing tools to measure and compare talent from around the globe, HackerRank facilitates the hiring of skilled developers, helping companies create opportunities for qualified individuals while streamlining the evaluation process.

Fishbowl

Acquisition in 2021
Fishbowl is a social networking platform designed for professionals to engage in open discussions about workplace topics. It facilitates candid conversations on industry news and career advice among peers and senior leaders, fostering a positive and supportive environment. The platform is free for all users and has gained substantial traction across various industries, including law, consulting, finance, advertising, healthcare, technology, sales, and accounting. In addition, Fishbowl is recognized as a leading provider of guest marketing products and services specifically tailored for the restaurant sector.

Turing

Convertible Note in 2020
Turing.com operates an online platform that connects tech companies with remote software developers for both short- and long-term projects. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company specializes in vetting candidates through comprehensive assessments that evaluate their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication proficiency. This rigorous selection process allows Turing to provide its clients with access to the top 1% of remote engineers across a variety of skill sets, including full stack, backend, frontend, DevOps, AI/ML, and mobile development. Turing serves a diverse clientele, including startups and Fortune 1000 companies, and has become a popular choice for developers, with over 180,000 professionals across 10,000 cities utilizing the platform to find remote job opportunities. Backed by prominent investors, Turing aims to streamline the hiring process for companies, enabling them to quickly and efficiently acquire Silicon Valley-caliber talent.

Mystifly

Series B in 2020
Mystifly is a B2B air travel technology company that operates a global airfare marketplace and API platform for online travel businesses. Its platform connects to multiple global distribution systems and supports access to fares from hundreds of airlines and low-cost carriers, enabling search, comparison, and ticketing for single and multi-leg journeys through a single interface. The solution provides a comprehensive tech stack for traditional carriers and low-cost airlines, including aggregation, retailing, consolidation, and payments, empowering global travel companies to offer end-to-end ticketing fulfillment to customers across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Cloudbeds

Series C in 2020
Cloudbeds is a hospitality management software developer headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 2012. The company offers an integrated, cloud-based platform designed to simplify operations for independent hoteliers and hosts. Its all-in-one hotel management system provides real-time, two-way integration with various distribution channels, alongside property, payment, and revenue management services. By empowering clients in the hospitality industry with advanced technology, Cloudbeds enables them to enhance revenue, streamline operations, and improve guest experiences.

SKALE Labs

Venture Round in 2019
SKALE Labs, Inc. is a blockchain scalability platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Atherton, California. The company develops a decentralized, open-source network designed to enhance the performance of blockchains and decentralized applications (dApps). It provides a middleware layer that enables high-speed consensus, allowing dApps to execute smart contracts at a rate of millions per second across various blockchain platforms such as Ethereum and EOS. The SKALE Network operates as a fully decentralized peer-to-peer system, supported by SKALE Mining nodes and utilizing a utility token that is staked by dApps. This innovative protocol addresses the scalability challenges faced by blockchain technologies, facilitating optimized interactions between dApps and blockchains.

Loyyal

Venture Round in 2019
Loyyal Corporation is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing a loyalty and rewards platform utilizing blockchain and smart contract technology. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance customer retention and profitability through innovative infrastructure solutions that promote interoperability within the fragmented loyalty industry. Loyyal's platform features dynamic interoperability, scalability, real-time value transfers, and enhanced security for records. Additionally, it offers programmable rewards and improved liability management options, allowing clients to tailor the loyalty experience to meet the unique needs of their customers. Formerly known as Ribbit.me! USA Inc., the company rebranded to Loyyal Corporation in April 2016 to better reflect its focus on revolutionizing loyalty programs.

Presto

Series D in 2019
Presto is a hospitality technology company that overlays digital solutions onto the physical world to automate restaurant operations and enhance guest experiences. Its enterprise-grade voice, vision, and touch technologies support drive-thru automation, on-demand delivery management, and labor optimization for hospitality businesses. Having shipped over 250,000 systems, Presto ranks among the leading labor automation providers in the industry and serves major U.S. restaurant brands. Founded at MIT in 2008, the company is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, and generates most of its revenue in the United States.

Conversica

Series C in 2018
Conversica is a company based in Foster City, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven lead engagement software. Its flagship product, the Conversica AI Sales Assistant, automates routine business conversations to augment the workforce by engaging prospects through natural, multi-channel, two-way conversations. This software contacts, engages, qualifies, and follows up with leads until they convert into opportunities or opt out. The solution is designed to personalize interactions at scale, supporting multiple languages and communication channels. Conversica serves various industries, including automotive, education, finance, insurance, real estate, and technology, helping businesses secure customers more efficiently.

TouchBistro

Series D in 2018
TouchBistro, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, TouchBistro provides various POS systems, such as Restaurant POS, Food Truck POS, and Bar POS, which streamline order management and payment processing. Its innovative system allows servers to take orders directly at the table, reducing the need for multiple trips to a terminal and minimizing errors. Additionally, TouchBistro offers features like TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud-based reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company's products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

Locus

Series A in 2018
Locus is a technology company specializing in last-mile logistics solutions, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to optimize order-to-delivery dispatch management, enabling businesses to enhance their logistics operations through advanced optimization algorithms and workflow automation. Locus serves a diverse range of clients across multiple industries, including notable companies such as Unilever, Nestle, and The Tata Group, having facilitated over 650 million deliveries in more than 30 countries. Its innovative solutions have significantly contributed to cost savings in transit and reduced carbon emissions while ensuring high service level adherence. By equipping enterprises with the tools necessary for efficient delivery management, Locus plays a pivotal role in transforming logistics into a strategic advantage for its clients.

Glassdoor

Acquisition in 2018
Glassdoor, Inc. is an online jobs and career community that facilitates connections between job seekers, employees, and employers. Founded in June 2007 and headquartered in Mill Valley, California, the company provides a platform where users can access job listings and contribute user-generated content, such as company reviews, salary reports, CEO approval ratings, and interview insights. This information helps individuals make informed career decisions. Glassdoor operates in various sectors, including administrative, engineering, finance, healthcare, IT, and sales. In addition to its website, the service is accessible via mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms. With a global presence, Glassdoor also has offices in several major cities, including San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, London, and São Paulo. As of June 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

Rubique

Series B in 2018
Rubique is a fintech company founded in October 2014 that specializes in providing an online lending marketplace designed to simplify the financing process for individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company employs a proprietary matchmaking algorithm that facilitates real-time processing and online approvals by integrating directly with financial institutions' systems, significantly reducing processing times. Rubique assesses the creditworthiness of customers through data analytics on numerous data points, enabling it to offer personalized financing options. By creating a marketplace that presents eligible choices alongside comprehensive fulfillment support, Rubique aims to enhance access to various credit cards and loan products. The company seeks to become the largest marketplace for financial products catering to the needs of individuals and SMEs.

MoSeeker

Series B in 2018
MoSeeker is a Shanghai-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven social recruitment solutions. Established in 2014, it provides a cloud-based platform that enhances talent acquisition for organizations by helping them identify, attract, and engage candidates effectively. MoSeeker's technology integrates seamlessly with various applicant tracking systems, streamlining the recruitment process. Its mobile recruitment services, powered by AI, aim to enhance efficiency and reduce costs associated with hiring, making it a valuable tool for talent acquisition teams.

ShareBang

Series A in 2017
ShareBang is a company that has developed an intelligent social marketing system designed to enhance marketing effectiveness for its clients. Its online platform facilitates the creation of marketing networks, providing businesses with streamlined access to their customers. By leveraging this technology, clients can implement more efficient marketing campaigns, ultimately improving their outreach and engagement with target audiences. ShareBang aims to optimize the marketing process through innovative solutions that connect businesses with their customers more effectively.

CleverTap

Venture Round in 2017
CleverTap offers an all-in-one engagement platform designed to help businesses maximize customer lifetime value. It enables real-time analytics across the entire customer lifecycle, allowing brands to create personalized experiences and optimize interactions.

ScoreData Corporation

Seed Round in 2017
ScoreData Corporation is a global data analytics company that empowers businesses to enhance customer engagement through predictive insights. Its flagship platform, ScoreFast, offers self-learning predictive analytics solutions across various functional areas such as churn management, cross-selling, credit risk management, and fraud detection. Serving clients in banking, insurance, telecom, retail, and other industries, ScoreData Corporation was founded in 2012 with headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and an additional office in Pune, India.

Huodongxing

Series A in 2017
Huodongxing.com, launched in June 2012 by Beijing Aike Creative Information Technology Co., Ltd., is a comprehensive platform specializing in event registration and online ticket sales. The platform facilitates various aspects of event management, including organization, promotion, ticket purchasing, and on-site registration. In October 2013, Huodongxing.com underwent a revision and optimization, enhancing its features to better serve event organizers. By providing a streamlined solution for planning and promoting events, Huodongxing.com enables organizers to efficiently manage their events and reach a broader audience.

Edeng

Series A in 2017
Edeng Platform operating company is an internet advertising platform that provides classified information. Their information service categories include housing rental and trading, job hunting and recruitment, merchandise, and second and goods, community services, finding a girlfriend or boyfriend, and other business information.

Studist

Venture Round in 2017
Studist is a startup focused on enhancing information transmission within enterprises through its manual creation and sharing platform, Teachme Biz. This platform enables users to create standard work procedure manuals by integrating images and videos with descriptive text, facilitating an intuitive and efficient process for information sharing. By streamlining the creation and management of business manuals, Studist aims to minimize the loss of critical information among employees, ultimately fostering a work environment where intellectual vitality is fully harnessed and visible.

TrustYou

Acquisition in 2017
TrustYou is a company that focuses on enhancing the travel experience by collecting and analyzing customer reviews for hotels and other accommodation providers. Through its sophisticated software, TrustYou distills vast amounts of user-generated content from various sources, including reviews, social media posts, and blog entries, to provide valuable insights. This process helps both travelers and industry players make informed decisions. TrustYou’s platform offers structured data, such as Meta-Reviews, which summarize verified reviews, thus improving the search and booking experience for travelers. Hotels and other suppliers utilize TrustYou’s tools for reputation management and to enhance guest experiences by acting on feedback. Overall, TrustYou aims to empower travelers with better information, ultimately leading to smarter travel choices and improved hospitality services.

TouchBistro

Series C in 2017
TouchBistro, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing iPad-based point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Toronto, TouchBistro provides various POS systems, such as Restaurant POS, Food Truck POS, and Bar POS, which streamline order management and payment processing. Its innovative system allows servers to take orders directly at the table, reducing the need for multiple trips to a terminal and minimizing errors. Additionally, TouchBistro offers features like TouchBistro Reservations for guest management, cloud-based reporting and analytics, and customer-facing displays, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company's products are available through the Apple App Store in the United States and internationally.

Medcare

Corporate Round in 2017
Medcare, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in telemedicine solutions for health insurance associations. Its primary platform, DoctorsCrowd, focuses on addressing lifestyle-related diseases by providing patients with access to online preventive and medical care services. The platform utilizes digital health tools, allowing patients to engage in consultations and receive guidance on meal planning, motion monitoring, and mental health care. By enabling patients to manage their health through smartphones and wearable devices, Medcare aims to transform the traditional healthcare system, making it more proactive and accessible.

Kaonavi

Venture Round in 2017
Kaonavi is a company that specializes in cloud-based human resource management services. It offers solutions designed to streamline HR processes and enhance the management of employee data. By leveraging cloud technology, Kaonavi aims to facilitate better decision-making and improve organizational efficiency for businesses. Its services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of companies in managing their workforce, thereby supporting them in optimizing their human resource functions.

LawGeex

Series A in 2017
LawGeex is a pioneering company transforming legal contract management. It offers an advanced AI platform that automates the review and approval of everyday contracts, ensuring unparalleled accuracy, consistency, and scalability. Recognized by industry leaders like Gartner, Wired magazine, and CB Insights, LawGeex serves global firms such as eBay, Bain & Company, and White & Case.

MONEY DESIGN

Venture Round in 2016
MONEY DESIGN Co., Ltd. is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in asset management and investment advisory services, providing automated investment management solutions to its clients. By leveraging technology, MONEY DESIGN aims to simplify the investment process and make financial advice more accessible to a broader audience.

independence Day

Series A in 2016
Independence Day is an internet platform that matches companies' needs with available spare time to provide employment services. In order to address businesses' temporary employment needs, they offer jobs to blue-collar workers and college students. It is a service platform that is offline.

Mystifly

Series A in 2016
Mystifly is a B2B air travel technology company that operates a global airfare marketplace and API platform for online travel businesses. Its platform connects to multiple global distribution systems and supports access to fares from hundreds of airlines and low-cost carriers, enabling search, comparison, and ticketing for single and multi-leg journeys through a single interface. The solution provides a comprehensive tech stack for traditional carriers and low-cost airlines, including aggregation, retailing, consolidation, and payments, empowering global travel companies to offer end-to-end ticketing fulfillment to customers across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Simply Hired

Acquisition in 2016
Simply Hired, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online job search engine, providing users access to millions of job openings across various industries and categories. Founded in 2003 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aggregates job postings from various sources, including job boards, newspapers, and organizational career sites. It offers tools such as Job-a-matic, which enables publishers to create hosted job boards, and Simply Apply, which allows job seekers to apply for positions using mobile devices and the web. Additionally, Simply Hired supports employers with cost-effective recruitment solutions through pay-per-click and pay-per-post job advertising options. The platform serves a diverse audience, reaching over 30 million unique visitors per month across 24 countries and 12 languages, and partners with notable media outlets to enhance job visibility. As of July 2016, Simply Hired operates as a subsidiary of Indeed, Inc.

EWeLL

Venture Round in 2015
EWeLL is a company that specializes in providing comprehensive cloud-based business support services tailored for the home-based care industry, particularly focusing on visiting nursing homes. By developing software as a service (SaaS) tools, EWeLL aims to enhance operational efficiency and support for home-visit nursing stations. The company's mission is to introduce innovative benefits to the home care sector, contributing to a vision of a society where individuals can live comfortably and receive the care they need.

MoSeeker

Series A in 2015
MoSeeker is a Shanghai-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven social recruitment solutions. Established in 2014, it provides a cloud-based platform that enhances talent acquisition for organizations by helping them identify, attract, and engage candidates effectively. MoSeeker's technology integrates seamlessly with various applicant tracking systems, streamlining the recruitment process. Its mobile recruitment services, powered by AI, aim to enhance efficiency and reduce costs associated with hiring, making it a valuable tool for talent acquisition teams.

Freee

Series C in 2015
Freee is a developer of cloud-based accounting software designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Japan. Launched in March 2013 and originally named CFO K.K., the company was founded by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led SMB marketing for Google in the Asia Pacific region. Freee's automated online accounting software seamlessly syncs with bank accounts, allowing users to automatically categorize entries and generate financial reports. In addition to its core accounting product, Freee also offers cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at approximately 980 JPY per month. Freee gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad in 2013, a prestigious demo event in Japan.

Quipper

Acquisition in 2015
Quipper is a technology venture based in London, England, specializing in quiz-based e-learning applications for iPhone and Android devices. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on providing educational content for academic courses and professional qualifications, while also offering trivia and news quizzes. The platform allows users to create their own quizzes, fostering engagement and enabling learning at their own pace from anywhere. Content is generated by a diverse group of contributors, including teachers, industry experts, and enthusiasts, as well as through collaborations with publishing houses. Users retain full copyright of their created content, enhancing the platform's appeal and usability.

Treatwell

Acquisition in 2015
Treatwell is a leading European online marketplace for beauty and wellbeing services. It connects consumers with local salons, spas, and studios, enabling them to search, compare, and book treatments conveniently. With over 2500 partners across 60 cities, Treatwell drives customer convenience and increases revenue for its partnered businesses.

Treatwell

Private Equity Round in 2015
Treatwell is a leading European online marketplace for beauty and wellbeing services. It connects consumers with local salons, spas, and studios, enabling them to search, compare, and book treatments conveniently. With over 2500 partners across 60 cities, Treatwell drives customer convenience and increases revenue for its partnered businesses.

Gengo

Series C in 2015
Gengo, Inc. is a translation service provider that operates a professional human translation platform, facilitating connections between individuals and businesses and a community of over 18,000 qualified translators from 114 countries. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an office in San Mateo, California, Gengo offers its services through a web platform and an open API, enabling clients to order translations for various content types, including product descriptions and social media posts, in multiple languages. The company serves a diverse clientele, including notable names such as JTB, TripAdvisor, BuzzFeed, and Rakuten. Gengo's platform is designed to provide higher quality translations compared to machine translation, while also ensuring quicker delivery times than traditional translation service providers. As of December 31, 2018, Gengo operates as a subsidiary of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

K-Engine

Corporate Round in 2015
K-Engine is a company that specializes in providing information technology platform services and mobile communication services tailored specifically for the housing industry. By focusing on this niche sector, K-Engine aims to enhance operational efficiency and communication within the housing market, delivering innovative solutions that address the unique needs of its clients. The company's services are designed to support various aspects of the housing industry, ensuring that stakeholders have access to the tools necessary for effective management and communication.

Quandoo

Acquisition in 2015
Quandoo is a technology-driven online reservation platform that specializes in restaurant bookings. Headquartered in Berlin, the company has expanded its operations to 11 countries and has seated over 200 million diners in more than 18,000 restaurants. Quandoo offers a suite of innovative tools designed for both restaurants and diners, including a reservation system, yield management solutions, and a cashier system, which collectively enhance the dining experience. The company's mission is to establish itself as the leading global marketplace for dining experiences. With a diverse workforce of over 370 employees from 50 countries, Quandoo continues to redefine how people discover and book restaurant experiences.

Peoplebank

Acquisition in 2015
Peoplebank specializes in recruitment and talent solutions, primarily serving the information and communications technology sector.

Quandoo

Venture Round in 2014
Quandoo is a technology-driven online reservation platform that specializes in restaurant bookings. Headquartered in Berlin, the company has expanded its operations to 11 countries and has seated over 200 million diners in more than 18,000 restaurants. Quandoo offers a suite of innovative tools designed for both restaurants and diners, including a reservation system, yield management solutions, and a cashier system, which collectively enhance the dining experience. The company's mission is to establish itself as the leading global marketplace for dining experiences. With a diverse workforce of over 370 employees from 50 countries, Quandoo continues to redefine how people discover and book restaurant experiences.

DocuSign

Series E in 2014
DocuSign provides cloud-based software that enables organizations to prepare, execute, and manage agreements electronically. Its platform delivers e-signature functionality and an end-to-end Agreement Cloud that automates the entire contract process, from generation and routing to signing, storage, and analytics. Additional capabilities include AI-powered insights for contract search, Salesforce integrations for generating and negotiating documents, and tools for guided forms, identity verification, and digital signatures with certificates, as well as payments. Industry-specific offerings include Rooms for Real Estate and Rooms for Mortgage, and a FedRAMP-authorized eSignature for U.S. federal agencies, supporting compliance for regulated industries. The company serves enterprise, commercial, and small-business customers across sectors such as professional services, finance, technology, life sciences, real estate, and government, with global reach. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in San Francisco.

Loco Partners

Series A in 2014
Loco Partners, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online marketplace for accommodations in Japan. Founded in 2011, Loco Partners offers Relux, a reservation service featuring a selection of prestigious hotels and traditional ryokans. The platform allows clients to search for and book rooms at high-quality inns while facilitating negotiations with accommodation facilities. In addition to its booking services, Loco Partners provides social media marketing, media content, and consulting services tailored specifically for the hospitality industry. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company aims to enhance the experience of finding and reserving accommodations in Japan.

Udacity

Series C in 2014
Udacity, established in 2011, is a Mountain View, California-based online learning platform that specializes in providing industry-relevant skills training. It offers a range of nanodegree programs in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and cloud computing, among others. Udacity's courses are designed to equip learners with the skills that employers value, and its credentials are endorsed by industry partners. The company aims to make education accessible and affordable, with a mission to help students worldwide secure the jobs they desire. Udacity has raised over $163 million from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and GV, and is valued at over $1 billion.

Relux

Venture Round in 2014
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Trip.me

Series A in 2014
Trip.me is a travel platform established in 2013 that connects travelers directly with local tour providers across the globe. The company offers a search engine that allows users to explore various destinations, personalize their travel itineraries, and book trips directly with knowledgeable local experts. This approach eliminates the need for traditional travel agents, enabling travelers to receive tailored recommendations and insider tips on destinations. Trip.me aims to enhance the travel experience by providing access to authentic local insights, ensuring that each trip is unique and customized to the needs of the individual traveler. With thousands of local experts available, Trip.me facilitates the organization of personalized tours worldwide, fostering confidence in the booking process.

Hachimenroppi

Venture Round in 2014
Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that caters primarily to Japanese restaurants and diners. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Established Energy Agent Co., Ltd., the company changed its name in December 2011. Hachimenroppi sources fish from various markets and brokers, ensuring freshness and quality for its clients. In addition to its core fish delivery service, the company operates an e-commerce platform that facilitates the delivery and ordering of a wider range of fresh and frozen foods, including seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, and noodles. This platform leverages technology to meet the specific demands of the professional food industry, enabling restaurants to access a variety of products at competitive prices.

Life is Tech

Venture Round in 2014
Life is Tech is an educational platform focused on enhancing the coding and IT skills of elementary and junior high school students. The company organizes coding and information technology camps in collaboration with local governments and implements various initiatives such as Tech for Local, Be Startup, Code Girls, and Tech for Teachers. These programs aim to foster creativity and technological proficiency among students, providing them with valuable skills for the future. By engaging young learners through interactive experiences, Life is Tech seeks to broaden educational opportunities and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Tripping.com

Series A in 2014
Tripping International, Inc. operates Tripping.com, a leading metasearch platform for vacation homes and short-term rentals globally. Launched in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book accommodations from various partner rental sites, catering to families, large groups, and travelers seeking unique stays. With access to over 10 million properties in more than 150,000 destinations, Tripping.com offers a diverse range of options, including beach houses, condos, cabins, and apartments. The company emerged from TechCrunch Disrupt and has successfully secured multiple funding rounds, attracting investment from sources in Silicon Valley, New York, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2018, Tripping International operates as a subsidiary of HomeToGo GmbH.

Wongnai

Funding Round in 2014
Wongnai is a Thailand-based restaurant review platform that operates both a website and a mobile application, similar to Yelp in the United States. The name "Wongnai" translates to "insider" in Thai, reflecting its focus on providing insider knowledge about dining options. Users can search for restaurants by location or category, accessing information, user reviews, and photos from a vast database of over 100,000 establishments across Thailand. In addition to restaurant reviews, Wongnai also features customer feedback on salons and detailed menus, enriching the user experience. The application is available on multiple smartphone platforms, including iOS and Android, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Snapdeal

Series C in 2013
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.

Indeed

Acquisition in 2012
Indeed is a prominent employment-related metasearch engine that operates in over 50 countries and 28 languages, attracting more than 140 million unique visitors monthly. Since its founding in 2004, it has provided job seekers with free access to millions of job listings from various company websites and job boards. Indeed is recognized as the leading source of external hires for employers and serves as a pay-for-performance recruitment advertising network, effectively driving targeted applicants to job openings across diverse fields. With a workforce of over 800 employees, Indeed maintains offices in several locations, including Austin, Dublin, London, San Mateo, New York, and Stamford. Its platform benefits companies of all sizes by delivering a cost-effective solution for finding talented candidates.

milog

Series A in 2011
-Milog inc is founded in April 2009, aiming to focus on Android platform on smartphone. Business domain is an intelligence of application usage data on Android OS platform to provide worldwide handset companies and telecom operators, employing high-level statistical analysis, with Harvard Physics Team. Milog has raised $5 million (1.2 million USD in a seed round, 3.8 million USD in Series A). Acquired on March 2012.- Milog is founded by Yohei Kiguchi, Co-Founder/ CEO in April 2009, and his friends, then sold the entire business in March 2012. Milog has the headquarter in Tokyo, and also have contractors across the world, mainly in Shanghai, San Francisco. In Japan, milog patented a core programme for this field, and was widely recognized as a top runner and innovative challenger in IT field. Milog developed "AppLog", which was an embedded software to monitor application’s battery and data consumption on an android device, and automatically optimise the application’s running task to improve the battery life. To address the battery life problem, which is the most common users concern in many polls, the demand side approach was unique and more efficient, while a lot of hardware companies tackled the issue by improving the battery size or efficiency. Milog raised total 5 million USD(1.2 million USD in a seed round, 3.8 million USD in Series A) from JAFCO, No.1 Japanese VC, and OPT, No.1 advertising agency, and RECRUIT, No.1 Japanese Human Resource company.

ItoKuro

Corporate Round in 2011
ItoKuro is a media company that specializes in the operation of e-commerce sites and consulting services. It runs School Navi, a portal designed specifically for infants, elementary, and junior high school students. In addition to this educational platform, ItoKuro provides services such as a tutor comparison website and resources for medical school preparation and examinations. The company's consulting division focuses on supporting marketing efforts for clients in both the education and financial sectors, helping them enhance their outreach and effectiveness in these competitive industries.

Tonchidot

Series B in 2010
Social Augmented Reality Mobile Location-based Service "Sekai Camera" (World Camera) Their client-side software and web service enable camera-equipped mobile devices (such as iPhones, Android "Google Phones", and other smart-phones) to access informational and entertainment services by creating a "Clickable World" via the use of Augmented Reality (AR) hyper-tags. These user-clickable tags, which they call "AirTags", are location-based and mapped in the real world. These AirTags can be seen and accessed through the camera view of mobile devices with Sekai Camera software. Sekai Camera is realized though a combination of technologies, including client-side software deployed on iPhone, Android and other OS platforms, and also highly scalable web computing systems. In addition, Sekai Camera integrates with services provided by mobile carriers, existing data/service providers, and location technology companies, which combined, enable this dynamic location-based information retrieval service.

Lifenet Insurance

Corporate Round in 2007
Lifenet Insurance Company is a life insurance provider based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2006. The company specializes in underwriting a variety of insurance products, including term death, whole life, medical, cancer, and disability insurance. Lifenet also offers health counseling services, catering to the diverse needs of its clientele. Notably, the company sells its products directly to consumers through the Internet, enhancing accessibility and customer engagement.

Weblio

Venture Round in 2007
Weblio, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online dictionary and encyclopedia platform, allowing users to access information from multiple sources. The platform serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking definitions, translations, and comprehensive knowledge across various subjects. By curating content from diverse references, Weblio enhances the user experience, making it easier for users to find accurate and relevant information. The company's focus on providing reliable and extensive data distinguishes it within the digital information landscape in Japan.
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