Yuime is an HR consulting firm that offers agricultural staffing, contract farming, and recruitment services.
Emole is a platform designed to connect content creators with viewers through short drama content. The company operates a community platform that nurtures and supports talent, offering a short-form video distribution app. This app allows users to watch minute-long drama episodes, making it convenient for individuals to enjoy entertainment during brief moments of downtime in their day. By focusing on engaging and easily consumable content, Emole aims to enhance the viewing experience for its audience while providing a space for creators to showcase their work.
Sazo specializes in constructing a global e-commerce and logistics network with AI.
Yuime is an HR consulting firm that offers agricultural staffing, contract farming, and recruitment services.
Lecto provides Saas solutions to eliminate the tedious practices behind financial services. It is a platform that constantly supports intricate operational designs for dunning collection and credit administration. With the elimination of the difficulty and expense associated with problematic behaviors that underlie financial services, Lecto seeks to foster an atmosphere where more individuals can engage in creative and enjoyable activities.
Genba Hub
Seed Round in 2024
Genba Hub is a technology company that specializes in providing cloud-based business management systems for construction and maintenance enterprises. Its core product is a construction-specific software designed to maximize the value of fieldwork, enabling customers to manage their projects more efficiently.
SUN METALON
Series A in 2024
SUN METALON is a manufacturer focused on advancing metal manufacturing through innovative technology. The company specializes in providing cost-effective solutions for decarbonizing the metal industry, primarily through recycling, refining, and forming processes. Additionally, SUN METALON develops three-dimensional printers capable of producing metal parts for local consumption, allowing for on-site fabrication. This approach enables clients to efficiently create metal products while significantly reducing costs. By combining sustainable practices with advanced manufacturing techniques, SUN METALON aims to transform the way metal parts are produced and consumed.
MTU offers medical security cloud services to medical organizations and delivers IT support, including the recent cyber harm to medical institutions, both online and offline.
Pragtech
Seed Round in 2024
Pragtech is a company that specializes in developing and operating innovative parking lot service software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of parking operations. Its software solution includes payment kiosk terminals, advanced cameras for ticketless payment and vehicle detection, as well as an online dashboard for real-time management. By leveraging this technology, Pragtech helps clients optimize the usage of their parking lots while significantly reducing payment congestion and overall operational costs. The company's focus on streamlining parking processes positions it as a key player in the parking management industry.
MTU offers medical security cloud services to medical organizations and delivers IT support, including the recent cyber harm to medical institutions, both online and offline.
Shinsekai Technologies
Seed Round in 2024
Shinsekai Technologies focuses on supporting companies, enabling them to advance their services to Web3 and NFT technologies.
Hedgehog MedTech
Series A in 2023
Hedgehog MedTech is a medical company specializing in digital therapeutics (DTx), which are programmable medical devices approved by pharmaceutical standards to assist in patient health management through mobile applications. The firm has developed a health application specifically aimed at treating headaches. This application utilizes a system that identifies and enhances behavioral patterns to alleviate symptoms. By delivering cognitive-behavioral therapy via the smartphone app, Hedgehog MedTech effectively connects users' daily lives with their medical care, particularly in the treatment of migraines.
SUN METALON
Seed Round in 2023
SUN METALON is a manufacturer focused on advancing metal manufacturing through innovative technology. The company specializes in providing cost-effective solutions for decarbonizing the metal industry, primarily through recycling, refining, and forming processes. Additionally, SUN METALON develops three-dimensional printers capable of producing metal parts for local consumption, allowing for on-site fabrication. This approach enables clients to efficiently create metal products while significantly reducing costs. By combining sustainable practices with advanced manufacturing techniques, SUN METALON aims to transform the way metal parts are produced and consumed.
Hedgehog MedTech
Seed Round in 2022
Hedgehog MedTech is a medical company specializing in digital therapeutics (DTx), which are programmable medical devices approved by pharmaceutical standards to assist in patient health management through mobile applications. The firm has developed a health application specifically aimed at treating headaches. This application utilizes a system that identifies and enhances behavioral patterns to alleviate symptoms. By delivering cognitive-behavioral therapy via the smartphone app, Hedgehog MedTech effectively connects users' daily lives with their medical care, particularly in the treatment of migraines.
GPX is a biotech company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2020. It focuses on revolutionizing the management of chronic diseases, particularly cardiorenal conditions, through innovative bloodless blood testing technology. The company's platform simulates continuous monitoring of blood biomarkers, allowing for timely and cost-effective identification of significant changes in patient status. By enhancing therapy response monitoring, GPX aims to empower patients with a better understanding of their health conditions, similar to how continuous glucose monitors have transformed diabetes care.
SUN METALON
Venture Round in 2022
SUN METALON is a manufacturer focused on advancing metal manufacturing through innovative technology. The company specializes in providing cost-effective solutions for decarbonizing the metal industry, primarily through recycling, refining, and forming processes. Additionally, SUN METALON develops three-dimensional printers capable of producing metal parts for local consumption, allowing for on-site fabrication. This approach enables clients to efficiently create metal products while significantly reducing costs. By combining sustainable practices with advanced manufacturing techniques, SUN METALON aims to transform the way metal parts are produced and consumed.
IKOU is an inclusive brand focused on creating products for babies and children, emphasizing accessibility for all users. The company develops a range of items, including portable chairs, bibs, and children's clothing, designed to support infants and toddlers across various disabilities and developmental stages. IKOU's portable chairs are easily collapsible and come with additional seat extensions, covers, and tables, allowing children to engage in daily activities without physical barriers. By prioritizing inclusivity and functionality, IKOU aims to provide valuable products that enhance the experiences of both children and their caregivers.
Yondemy
Seed Round in 2021
Yondemy Co., Ltd. is an online reading education platform based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020. The company focuses on fostering reading habits in children aged five to fourteen through innovative features that include artificial intelligence-driven book selection guidance and engaging quiz-style lessons. By incorporating gamification elements such as leveling up and earning badges, Yondemy creates an interactive learning experience that encourages young readers to explore literature. Its approach aims to enhance children's awareness and enjoyment of reading without the necessity of verbal interaction, making reading accessible and fun.
Panalyt
Seed Round in 2021
Panalyt is a technology company that specializes in people analytics. It bridges the gap between people-related data and business outcomes by combining employee interaction data with business performance metrics. Panalyt's predictive analytics platform enables chief executives, HR professionals, and managers to proactively identify trends, optimize recruitment and retention efforts, and improve overall business performance through data-driven decision-making. The company stands out for its ability to analyze digital collaboration and communication data, integrating it with sales and business data to provide actionable insights tailored to line managers' needs.
Nudge is a financial planning platform focused on establishing a new type of financial institution that promotes innovative values and behaviors. The company is currently developing its initial service and fortifying its team while preparing to acquire the necessary financial licenses. Nudge also provides in-house credit cards tailored for creators, sports teams, and various communities with dedicated fan bases, allowing them to enhance their financial capabilities and secure their financial futures.
MiddleField
Series B in 2020
MiddleField Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the e-commerce automotive sector. Established in 2015, it operates several online platforms designed to enhance the car ownership experience. Notably, it offers Motagare, which facilitates the purchasing and installation of car parts, and MotaGare, which focuses on the delivery of car parts. Additionally, MiddleField provides Motorz, a platform that gathers and shares information related to cars, motorcycles, and the racing industry. By creating a community-centric approach, MiddleField aims to transform car ownership into an engaging and entertaining experience for automotive enthusiasts.
THECOO, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in influencer marketing and fan community engagement. Founded in 2014, it provides a suite of tools designed for enterprise marketers, advertising agencies, and public relations professionals. Its offerings include the iCON Suite, which enhances the visibility of influencer value, iCon CAST, which connects YouTubers with brands, RIPPLY, an influencer marketing platform, and fanicon, a membership-based application fostering fan communities. In addition to its software products, THECOO also engages in planning promotional strategies, negotiating casting, and directing advertising initiatives. The company's focus is on facilitating interactions between influencers and their audiences while supporting clients in their marketing efforts.
MiddleField
Series B in 2020
MiddleField Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the e-commerce automotive sector. Established in 2015, it operates several online platforms designed to enhance the car ownership experience. Notably, it offers Motagare, which facilitates the purchasing and installation of car parts, and MotaGare, which focuses on the delivery of car parts. Additionally, MiddleField provides Motorz, a platform that gathers and shares information related to cars, motorcycles, and the racing industry. By creating a community-centric approach, MiddleField aims to transform car ownership into an engaging and entertaining experience for automotive enthusiasts.
Financier
Seed Round in 2020
Financier is a Web3 platform that provides end-to-end support for the formation and expansion of token ecosystems.
Cinnamon AI
Series C in 2020
Cinnamon AI is a company that develops artificial intelligence-based business platforms aimed at enhancing human potential by automating repetitive tasks. Its platform features a sophisticated computer system that mimics human intelligence, incorporating elements such as academic knowledge, recognition, and judgment. This system assists users in selecting appropriate and adaptable correspondence based on accumulated data patterns, tailored to specific partners and circumstances. By streamlining these processes, Cinnamon AI enables users to focus on more creative and strategic endeavors, ultimately improving productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
Scalar, Inc. is a data management technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in researching and developing software solutions that utilize distributed ledger technology. Its primary products include Scalar DB, a distributed database software, and Scalar DL, a distributed ledger software. These solutions are designed to support business operators in transforming their operations by leveraging the scalability and tamper-resistant features of distributed register technology. In addition to its core software offerings, Scalar also provides analytics services to enhance data management capabilities.
STUDIO, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing code-based design tools for digital services. The company's primary product is a web design and development platform that empowers users to create websites from scratch without requiring coding expertise. STUDIO's AI-augmented design app offers features such as task assistance, automatic layout resizing, and multi-step task auto-population, enhancing the user experience and streamlining the web design process.
STUDIO Japan
Series A in 2019
STUDIO is a development and operation of the next-generation design tool.
ExaWizards
Venture Round in 2019
ExaWizards is an artificial intelligence startup focused on addressing social issues through innovative technological solutions. The company develops AI-enabled services aimed at enhancing various sectors, including medicine, healthcare, education, finance, and robotics. One of its primary objectives is to improve the quality of care for dementia patients while also supporting new caregivers in delivering effective assistance. By fostering partnerships with other organizations, ExaWizards accelerates business growth across multiple fields, leveraging AI technology to drive industrial innovation and tackle pressing social challenges.
Principle
Venture Round in 2019
Principle Inc. is a home security company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development of advanced security systems and solutions. The company offers a range of services, including smart room security and elderly monitoring, aimed at enhancing safety and peace of mind for its customers. By focusing on innovative technology and user-friendly designs, Principle seeks to address the growing demand for effective home security measures in an increasingly connected world.
New standard
Venture Round in 2019
New Standard Inc., originally known as TABI LABO Inc., is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in advertising services. The company focuses on branding and marketing activities, utilizing various media forms such as video production and virtual reality content, alongside organizing events. New Standard operates three distinct STUDIO businesses aimed at engaging millennials and addressing business challenges for companies and brands. With a strong emphasis on creating smartphone-specific content, the company aims to connect with a highly information-sensitive audience by blending real and digital experiences. Through its comprehensive promotional strategies, New Standard strives to deliver innovative ideas and solutions that resonate with modern lifestyles.
Financier
Seed Round in 2019
Financier is a Web3 platform that provides end-to-end support for the formation and expansion of token ecosystems.
Voicy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in a voice news application for mobile platforms. Founded in 2016, Voicy combines media personalities and news organizations, allowing entertainers to deliver news, thereby providing users with the latest information in a more engaging format. As the landscape of information access evolves with advancements in technology, Voicy emphasizes auditory experiences, catering to users' needs for seamless integration of news into their daily lives. The company operates a voice distribution network and focuses on innovative audio content, aiming to create new value in society through its unique approach to broadcasting and entertainment.
Street Academy
Venture Round in 2018
Street Academy, Inc. is a technology firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates an online social education platform. This platform connects teachers with learners and facilitates the exchange of knowledge through an online course marketplace. In addition to providing a venue for individual educators, Street Academy offers corporate training services, dispatches instructors, and supplies employee education solutions. By leveraging technology, the company aims to enhance learning opportunities and support career success for its users.
Evolany
Venture Round in 2018
Evolany, established in 2018 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in developing software applications for business automation. The company's core product is a CRM suite that integrates with e-commerce platforms and offers reservation management tools. Evolany's platform transforms LINE and SNS messengers, along with telephone, email, and web channels, into advanced customer management tools. It automates sales and marketing operations, promoting store visits and purchases through event notifications and coupons. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including cosmetics, retail, wholesale, and supermarket chains, as well as automobile, education, food and beverage, shopping mall, medical institutions, and hospitality sectors.
Alpaca
Venture Round in 2018
Alpaca is a developer-focused financial technology platform that provides a modern brokerage infrastructure for accessing financial markets. The company offers services that include stock and cryptocurrency investing, real-time market data, and comprehensive brokerage capabilities through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables developers to create trading applications and integrate investment functionalities into various products. Alpaca supports a diverse range of businesses and applications globally, catering to tens of thousands of developers who utilize its platform to enhance their financial offerings. The company has attracted significant funding from leading investors in the sector, positioning itself as a prominent player in the embedded finance landscape.
Pafin
Venture Round in 2018
Pafin, formerly known as Cryptact Ltd, is a technology company based in Shinjuku, Japan, that focuses on providing a comprehensive platform for individual investors in the cryptocurrency space. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in profit and loss calculation, tax assistance, and financial management tools tailored for cryptocurrency portfolios. By leveraging advanced technology, Pafin aims to enhance investment and asset management activities, offering users valuable insights and support for managing their virtual currency investments effectively.
AlpacaJapan
Series A in 2018
AlpacaJapan Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, specializes in developing fintech solutions that leverage AI and big data technology. The company offers AlpacaForecast, a market forecasting solution, and AlpacaForecast AI Prediction Matrix, a dashboard displaying short-term price forecasts for various financial markets. AlpacaJapan's team comprises professionals from high-tech and financial industries, serving top global financial institutions with investment technology and tools.
Scalar, Inc. is a data management technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in researching and developing software solutions that utilize distributed ledger technology. Its primary products include Scalar DB, a distributed database software, and Scalar DL, a distributed ledger software. These solutions are designed to support business operators in transforming their operations by leveraging the scalability and tamper-resistant features of distributed register technology. In addition to its core software offerings, Scalar also provides analytics services to enhance data management capabilities.
airCloset
Corporate Round in 2018
airCloset Inc is a fashion rental platform that offers a variety of services tailored to meet diverse customer preferences. Its main service, airCloset, allows users to rent clothing online, while airClosetxABLE functions as a fashion rental shop. The company also provides airCloset Fitting, an online styling e-commerce service, and airCloset Mall, a monthly subscription offering from official manufacturers. Additionally, airCloset Talk is a remote personal styling service designed to enhance the user experience. By combining these innovative services, airCloset aims to simplify fashion choices and promote sustainable consumption in the evolving fashion industry.
UMITRON
Seed Round in 2018
Umitron is a data-focused company dedicated to enhancing aquaculture practices through advanced analytics. By leveraging underwater sensors and data analysis, Umitron's platform monitors fish behavior and water quality to optimize feeding strategies. This innovation addresses key challenges in aquaculture, such as rising feeding costs and environmental sustainability. The company aims to help fish farmers reduce overfeeding and improve monitoring capabilities, thereby promoting more sustainable fish farming practices and enhancing overall food quality. Umitron's commitment is centered on instilling sustainable aquaculture practices globally.
Virtusize
Venture Round in 2018
Virtusize AB is a company that specializes in providing a virtual fitting solution designed for online retailers in Europe and Asia. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Berlin and Tokyo, the company offers a garment-to-garment comparison tool that allows shoppers to measure clothing items they already own against potential purchases. This innovative approach addresses a significant challenge in online fashion retail by ensuring customers find their correct size, thereby enhancing their shopping experience. Virtusize's technology not only facilitates informed purchasing decisions but also helps retailers increase sales while reducing fit-related returns. The company partners with a growing number of notable global brands, including Uniqlo, New Balance, and Kate Spade, among others.
PlusOne
Seed Round in 2018
PlusOne, Inc. is a company specializing in augmented reality and artificial intelligence, focusing on the development of an interactive platform that utilizes human holograms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Tokyo, Japan, and Beijing, China, PlusOne's technology leverages AI and machine learning to detect users’ emotions, biometrics, and gestures. This innovative platform is designed to enhance employee training by providing immersive simulations, real-time feedback, and flexibility in time and space. By using these interactive holograms, enterprises can improve the effectiveness of their employees' interactions with clients and business partners across various contexts.
ExaWizards
Venture Round in 2018
ExaWizards is an artificial intelligence startup focused on addressing social issues through innovative technological solutions. The company develops AI-enabled services aimed at enhancing various sectors, including medicine, healthcare, education, finance, and robotics. One of its primary objectives is to improve the quality of care for dementia patients while also supporting new caregivers in delivering effective assistance. By fostering partnerships with other organizations, ExaWizards accelerates business growth across multiple fields, leveraging AI technology to drive industrial innovation and tackle pressing social challenges.
Cinnamon AI
Funding Round in 2018
Cinnamon AI is a company that develops artificial intelligence-based business platforms aimed at enhancing human potential by automating repetitive tasks. Its platform features a sophisticated computer system that mimics human intelligence, incorporating elements such as academic knowledge, recognition, and judgment. This system assists users in selecting appropriate and adaptable correspondence based on accumulated data patterns, tailored to specific partners and circumstances. By streamlining these processes, Cinnamon AI enables users to focus on more creative and strategic endeavors, ultimately improving productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
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 featuring a quality line of fashionable footwear, utilizing a unique patented heel lock-release technology. This innovation allows for removable and adjustable heels, combining style with practicality. Famzon aims to deliver the latest fashion products at affordable prices, catering to the needs of modern women seeking both elegance and versatility in their footwear choices.
nana music
Venture Round in 2018
Nana Music, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that develops a social application for music enthusiasts called nana. This platform allows users to record music or sing along to instrumental tracks, enhance their recordings with various musical layers, and create playlists of their favorite sounds. Users can also engage with a community by discussing music and sharing their experiences. Additionally, nana music organizes music events and conducts research and development on musical instruments. The application is accessible to iOS users worldwide, facilitating collaborative music creation and sharing, and enabling interaction through features such as applauding and commenting on submissions.
WED, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that focuses on providing an online data utilization platform. The company aims to address various challenges related to data usage by leveraging technology to offer a range of services. These services include data collection, user acquisition, data analysis, custom reporting, and credit card payment applications. WED's platform enables users to efficiently manage their data through a single portal, facilitating improved decision-making and operational efficiency. Additionally, WED broadcasts radio programs, further diversifying its business activities.
STUDIO Japan
Seed Round in 2017
STUDIO is a development and operation of the next-generation design tool.
STUDIO, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing code-based design tools for digital services. The company's primary product is a web design and development platform that empowers users to create websites from scratch without requiring coding expertise. STUDIO's AI-augmented design app offers features such as task assistance, automatic layout resizing, and multi-step task auto-population, enhancing the user experience and streamlining the web design process.
Crevo
Venture Round in 2017
Crevo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a web-based platform facilitating language-free open crowdsourcing contests for custom design. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as PurpleCow Inc., Crevo enables users to access a global pool of creative talent to obtain tailored design solutions. The company also operates an animation studio that provides crowdsourced animation production services, allowing freelancers to produce advertisements and promotional videos. Through its innovative approach, Crevo connects creators with clients, streamlining the design process while fostering a collaborative environment.
Infostellar
Series A in 2017
Infostellar Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing modular software systems for satellite communication. Its primary offering, StellarStation, is a cloud-based ground station platform that enables satellite operators to establish communication links with their satellites using a diverse array of antennas worldwide. This platform allows ground station owners to monetize their excess capacity, facilitating efficient and cost-effective satellite communications. By improving transmission times and reducing costs, Infostellar empowers satellite operators to enhance the quality of their services and expand their business opportunities. The company's innovative approach contributes to the broader goal of advancing space communications infrastructure.
Ubie, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered healthcare solutions. Its core offering is an AI-driven symptom checker that generates personalized evaluation reports for patients. Through a brief questionnaire that customizes its inquiries based on factors such as biological sex, age, medical history, and lifestyle choices, the tool aims to assist users in understanding potential causes of their symptoms. In addition to providing patients with detailed reports, Ubie also supplies physicians with patient summaries and predictive diagnoses to enhance clinical decision-making.
Standing Ovation
Venture Round in 2017
Standing Ovation is a technology company specializing in consumer-focused fashion applications and providing business-to-business online-merge-offline (OMO) customer services. The company has developed an innovative online closet application that promotes a sustainable shopping experience. This application allows users to upload images of their clothing items, enabling them to mix and match outfits with pieces from other users' wardrobes. By facilitating creative outfit combinations, Standing Ovation enhances users' fashion choices while encouraging a more sustainable approach to clothing consumption.
WhatzMoney
Venture Round in 2017
WhatzMoney Inc. is a financial services company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing information and comparison services for financial products via the Internet. Its key offerings include WhatzMoney Loan Comparison, which assists customers in finding suitable mortgage options, and WhatzMoney Media, a user-friendly platform that delivers essential mortgage information. Additionally, the company offers Home Re: loan, a service designed to review mortgage loans and enhance the order receiving rate and sales for franchisees involved in remodeling and solar power installation. WhatzMoney aims to empower individuals to make informed financial choices based on their banking experience.
Excite Japan Company
Venture Round in 2017
Excite Japan, established in 1997, is a Tokyo-based company specializing in internet services. It began as a portal site and has since expanded its business model to cater primarily to women. Excite Japan generates revenue through placed advertising on its media content portal, internet connection service fees, and provision of paid content to users.
Homma
Venture Round in 2017
HOMMA, Inc. is a technology-oriented company that specializes in building modern residential homes and developing artificial intelligence software for home security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, HOMMA combines the expertise of home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to enhance the living experience. The company's AI integration platform enables smart home users to connect various devices and applications, providing a seamless experience in security, convenience, and comfort. Through its innovative approach, HOMMA aims to transform not only the construction of homes but also how homeowners interact with technology within their living spaces.
Emerada
Seed Round in 2017
Emerada is a fintech startup based in Japan that specializes in providing Banking as a Service (BaaS) solutions to regional and community banks. By offering a semi-autonomous banking infrastructure, Emerada enables these financial institutions to deliver seamless lending services tailored to small businesses. The company’s online financial platform aggregates real-time financial data, allowing clients to monitor their daily money flow and financial indicators from a single interface. Emerada enhances the lending process by utilizing predictive analytics and deep learning algorithms, facilitating rapid loan screening and decision-making for its banking partners. Recognized for its innovation, Emerada has been featured among the "Top 50 Startups" by Forbes and "Top 100 Startups" by Toyokeizai, reflecting its impact on the financial sector.
AlpacaJapan
Venture Round in 2017
AlpacaJapan Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, specializes in developing fintech solutions that leverage AI and big data technology. The company offers AlpacaForecast, a market forecasting solution, and AlpacaForecast AI Prediction Matrix, a dashboard displaying short-term price forecasts for various financial markets. AlpacaJapan's team comprises professionals from high-tech and financial industries, serving top global financial institutions with investment technology and tools.
Alpaca
Venture Round in 2017
Alpaca is a developer-focused financial technology platform that provides a modern brokerage infrastructure for accessing financial markets. The company offers services that include stock and cryptocurrency investing, real-time market data, and comprehensive brokerage capabilities through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables developers to create trading applications and integrate investment functionalities into various products. Alpaca supports a diverse range of businesses and applications globally, catering to tens of thousands of developers who utilize its platform to enhance their financial offerings. The company has attracted significant funding from leading investors in the sector, positioning itself as a prominent player in the embedded finance landscape.
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in planning, developing, and managing cloud funding platforms in Japan. It operates the largest crowdfunding platform in the country, known as CAMPFIRE, which supports individuals and creators in launching a variety of projects. In addition to its main platform, CAMPFIRE offers several specialized services, including GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related initiatives, and FAAVO for region-focused endeavors. The company also features polka, an application that facilitates fundraising for personal events among friends, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which provides financial services centered on loans. Another offering, Gojo, is a community wallet application designed for sharing funds among family and community members. Since its establishment in 2011, CAMPFIRE has catered to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, creators, companies, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, addressing a wide range of financial needs.
Ednity
Venture Round in 2017
Ednity is a developer of a classroom management platform that facilitates communication between students and teachers in educational institutions. The platform allows students to engage in group discussions through quizzes and questionnaires, while enabling teachers to send and track assignments, as well as manage group notifications and schedules through a mobile application. By providing these features, Ednity aims to create a secure and interactive learning environment that enhances the educational experience for both students and educators.
Sprocket Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in customer development applications. It offers a web-based platform designed to enhance customer service and optimize conversion rates through user behavior analysis. Sprocket's tool allows businesses to implement improvement cycles based on customer service scenarios, focusing on hypotheses and verification through testing. By analyzing key performance indicators and behavioral data, Sprocket enables companies to enhance the customer experience tailored to various industries, fostering long-term connections with end users. The platform is compatible with both Android and iOS, making it accessible for a wide range of users.
FanForward
Seed Round in 2017
FanForward Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in designing and developing a ticket exchange platform tailored for sports fans. This platform facilitates the buying and exchanging of tickets among fans and ticket holders, while also allowing users to purchase food and memorabilia from concession stands. FanForward aims to enhance the overall sports experience by strengthening the relationships between fans and teams, fostering greater loyalty through innovative fan engagement services. The company's technology also creates immersive fan zones, further enriching the enjoyment of watching sports.
Planet Table
Venture Round in 2016
Planet Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online food distribution platform focused on sustainable food production. The company aims to enhance the food value chain by leveraging technology to create a production and distribution support system. Its platform delivers food services to professionals and utilizes big data science to optimize supply and demand chains. This approach facilitates direct connections between farmers and restaurants, thereby reducing food waste and promoting sustainability in the food industry.
Planet Table
Venture Round in 2015
Planet Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online food distribution platform focused on sustainable food production. The company aims to enhance the food value chain by leveraging technology to create a production and distribution support system. Its platform delivers food services to professionals and utilizes big data science to optimize supply and demand chains. This approach facilitates direct connections between farmers and restaurants, thereby reducing food waste and promoting sustainability in the food industry.