D4V

D4V (Design for Ventures) is a Tokyo-based early-stage venture capital firm established in 2015, focusing on investing in disruptive startups across various sectors, including fintech, entertainment, enterprise, data science, artificial intelligence, consumer, and lifestyle. The firm collaborates with the global design company IDEO to provide hands-on assistance and coaching, emphasizing the importance of human-centered customer experiences and interactions in the development of new products and services. By leveraging design thinking methodologies, D4V aims to help entrepreneurs create significant value and drive innovation within their respective markets.

Tom Kelley

Co-Founder and Chairman

67 past transactions

Yuime

Series B in 2025
Yuime is an HR consulting firm that offers agricultural staffing, contract farming, and recruitment services.

Emole

Series A in 2025
Emole is a community platform designed to connect content creators with their audience through short-form drama content. The platform allows users to view brief, one-minute drama episodes, making it convenient for viewers to engage with entertaining content during short breaks in their day. By nurturing and supporting talent, Emole aims to foster creativity and provide a space for creators to showcase their work while appealing to the preferences of modern audiences seeking quick, engaging entertainment.

Sazo

Series A in 2025
Sazo specializes in constructing a global e-commerce and logistics network with AI.

Yuime

Series B in 2025
Yuime is an HR consulting firm that offers agricultural staffing, contract farming, and recruitment services.

Lecto

Series A in 2024
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 specializes in innovative technology aimed at decarbonizing metal manufacturing through processes such as recycling, refining, and forming. The company also manufactures three-dimensional printers designed for local production of metal parts, allowing for on-site fabrication. This approach enables clients to efficiently create metal products in various environments while reducing costs. By combining advanced manufacturing techniques with a focus on sustainability, SUN METALON aims to transform the metal industry and promote more environmentally friendly practices.

MTU

Series A in 2024
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 specializes in developing and operating parking lot service software aimed at streamlining payment processes and enhancing operational efficiency. The company's offerings include payment kiosk terminals and advanced camera systems that facilitate ticketless payments and vehicle detection. Additionally, Pragtech provides an online dashboard for clients, allowing for better management of parking resources. By utilizing Pragtech's software, clients can significantly lower their initial investment and ongoing maintenance costs, ultimately improving lot usage and operations.

MTU

Series A in 2024
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 dedicated to developing digital therapeutics, specifically aimed at treating headaches and migraines. The firm offers a smartphone application that employs cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help users manage their symptoms. By analyzing and improving users' behavioral patterns, the app provides personalized treatment options, bridging the gap between daily life and medical care. This innovative approach allows patients to engage with their treatment in a convenient and accessible manner, enhancing their overall well-being.

SUN METALON

Seed Round in 2023
SUN METALON specializes in innovative technology aimed at decarbonizing metal manufacturing through processes such as recycling, refining, and forming. The company also manufactures three-dimensional printers designed for local production of metal parts, allowing for on-site fabrication. This approach enables clients to efficiently create metal products in various environments while reducing costs. By combining advanced manufacturing techniques with a focus on sustainability, SUN METALON aims to transform the metal industry and promote more environmentally friendly practices.

Hedgehog MedTech

Seed Round in 2022
Hedgehog MedTech is a medical company dedicated to developing digital therapeutics, specifically aimed at treating headaches and migraines. The firm offers a smartphone application that employs cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help users manage their symptoms. By analyzing and improving users' behavioral patterns, the app provides personalized treatment options, bridging the gap between daily life and medical care. This innovative approach allows patients to engage with their treatment in a convenient and accessible manner, enhancing their overall well-being.

GPX

Seed Round in 2022
GPX is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on innovative solutions for remote chronic disease management through bloodless blood tests. Founded in 2020, the company aims to enhance the standard of care for cardiorenal diseases by providing a therapy response monitoring platform. This platform simulates continuous blood biomarker monitoring, allowing for timely and cost-effective identification of significant changes in patient status. By enabling patients to better understand their health conditions, GPX seeks to revolutionize chronic disease management, similar to how continuous glucose monitors have changed diabetes care.

SUN METALON

Venture Round in 2022
SUN METALON specializes in innovative technology aimed at decarbonizing metal manufacturing through processes such as recycling, refining, and forming. The company also manufactures three-dimensional printers designed for local production of metal parts, allowing for on-site fabrication. This approach enables clients to efficiently create metal products in various environments while reducing costs. By combining advanced manufacturing techniques with a focus on sustainability, SUN METALON aims to transform the metal industry and promote more environmentally friendly practices.

IKOU

Seed Round in 2022
IKOU is an inclusive brand dedicated to creating products for babies and children that cater to diverse needs. The company specializes in developing portable chairs designed to support infants and toddlers, accommodating various disabilities and stages of development. Its product lineup includes easily collapsible portable seats, seat extensions, seat covers, and tables, as well as bibs and children's clothing. IKOU aims to provide solutions that enable children to engage in everyday activities without physical challenges, while also offering online services to enhance the user experience.

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 enhancing reading habits among children aged five to fourteen by providing a gamified learning experience. Yondemy's services include personalized book selection guidance powered by artificial intelligence, quiz-style lessons, and interactive features that promote engagement, such as leveling up and earning badges. Through its innovative approach, Yondemy aims to foster a love for reading in children, encouraging them to explore literature and expand their awareness without the need for verbal instruction.

Panalyt

Seed Round in 2021
Panalyt is a developer of a predictive analytics platform that provides real-time access to integrated people and business data, enhancing decision-making for CxOs, HR professionals, and business managers. By combining employee interactions and connections with business metrics, the platform facilitates the identification of correlations and intervention points, enabling organizations to transition from reactive to proactive management. This approach supports data-driven HR practices, reducing bias while improving employee engagement, sales effectiveness, and overall productivity. Additionally, Panalyt's unique offering includes Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), which assesses digital collaboration and communication through passive data. This functionality allows managers to pinpoint critical areas for improvement, ultimately driving enhanced business performance.

Nudge

Seed Round in 2021
Nudge is a financial planning platform focused on establishing a new type of financial institution characterized by innovative values and behaviors. The company is in the process of developing its initial services and enhancing its team while also preparing to obtain the necessary financial licenses. In addition, Nudge provides in-house credit cards tailored for creators, sports teams, and various communities with dedicated fan bases. This dual approach aims to empower users to secure their financial futures while catering to the specific needs of community-oriented organizations.

MiddleField

Series B in 2020
MiddleField Inc. operates an e-commerce platform focused on the automotive sector, based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2015, the company offers various online services including Motagare, which assists users in purchasing and installing car parts, and MotaGare, which delivers car parts directly to customers. Additionally, MiddleField provides Motorz, a platform that gathers and shares information related to cars, motorcycles, and the racing industry. The company's mission is to enhance the automotive experience by creating a community for car enthusiasts to engage with and share their passion for vehicles, while also offering a range of services that facilitate the buying and selling of cars and parts.

THECOO

Series A in 2020
THECOO, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in influencer marketing and fan community management. It provides a range of tools and applications for enterprise marketers, advertising agencies, and public relations planners under its iCON Suite brand. Key offerings include iCon CAST, which connects YouTubers with companies, RIPPLY, an influencer marketing platform, and fanicon, a membership-based application designed to support fan communities by facilitating direct engagement between icons and their fans. Additionally, THECOO plans promotional strategies for advertising firms and manages negotiations related to casting and direction. The company's focus on enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of influencer collaborations positions it as a valuable resource in the digital marketing landscape.

MiddleField

Series B in 2020
MiddleField Inc. operates an e-commerce platform focused on the automotive sector, based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2015, the company offers various online services including Motagare, which assists users in purchasing and installing car parts, and MotaGare, which delivers car parts directly to customers. Additionally, MiddleField provides Motorz, a platform that gathers and shares information related to cars, motorcycles, and the racing industry. The company's mission is to enhance the automotive experience by creating a community for car enthusiasts to engage with and share their passion for vehicles, while also offering a range of services that facilitate the buying and selling of cars and parts.

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 focuses on developing artificial intelligence-based business platforms aimed at enhancing human potential by reducing repetitive tasks. Its platform incorporates human-like intelligence, including capabilities in academic understanding, recognition, and judgment. This technology assists users in selecting suitable and adaptable correspondence based on the context and specific partner interactions, utilizing patterns derived from accumulated data. By streamlining these processes, Cinnamon AI enables users to redirect their efforts towards more creative and strategic work.

Scalar

Series A in 2020
Scalar, Inc. is a data management technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in researching and developing database software solutions that leverage 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 providing scalable and tamper-resistant technology for data management and analytics.

STUDIO

Seed Round in 2019
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 identifying user roadblocks, automating multi-step tasks, and resizing layouts seamlessly without disrupting the overall design.

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 focuses on a range of services, including smart room security and elderly monitoring, to enhance the safety and well-being of its customers. By integrating innovative technology into its offerings, Principle aims to provide effective and reliable security solutions for homes.

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

Series A in 2019
Voicy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a voice news application for mobile platforms, established in 2016. The application recruits media personalities and news organizations, allowing entertainers to read the news and deliver the latest information in an engaging manner. As technology evolves, Voicy focuses on audio as a medium, leveraging voice distribution networks to provide innovative content. The company aims to enhance user experiences by integrating voice technology into daily life, enabling seamless access to information without interrupting routine activities. Through its unique approach to audio broadcasting, Voicy seeks to create value in society by transforming how news and entertainment are consumed.

Street Academy

Venture Round in 2018
StreetAcademy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based technology firm that operates an online course marketplace and social education platform. The platform connects teachers with learners, allowing users to offer and access a variety of courses. In addition to individual education, StreetAcademy provides corporate training, instructor dispatch services, and employee education programs. Through its offerings, the company aims to enhance learning opportunities and support career success for its users.

Evolany

Venture Round in 2018
Evolany Co., Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in developing software applications for business automation. The company's core product is a customer relationship management (CRM) suite that integrates with e-commerce platforms and offers reservation management tools. Evolany's platform transforms LINE and social media messengers into advanced customer management tools, automating sales and marketing operations to drive store visits and purchases through event notifications and coupons. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including cosmetics, retail, wholesale, and supermarkets, among others.

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

Seed Round in 2018
Scalar, Inc. is a data management technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in researching and developing database software solutions that leverage 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 providing scalable and tamper-resistant technology for data management and analytics.

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-driven company focused on enhancing aquaculture practices through advanced analytics. By utilizing a combination of underwater sensors and data analytics, Umitron monitors fish behavior and water quality to optimize feeding strategies. This approach helps fish farmers reduce feeding costs and prevent overfeeding, ultimately leading to more sustainable farming practices. The company aims to support the aquaculture industry in improving productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability and enhancing the quality of aquatic food products. Through its innovative platform, Umitron is committed to fostering sustainable aquaculture worldwide.

Virtusize

Venture Round in 2018
Virtusize AB offers a virtual fitting solution designed to assist online retailers in Europe and Asia by visually demonstrating the size and fit of clothing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Berlin and Tokyo, the company provides a two-dimensional garment comparison tool. This tool allows online shoppers to measure a favorite item by tagging a previously purchased garment, enabling them to compare the fit of items and make informed purchases. Virtusize's platform addresses a major challenge in online clothing sales—fit-related returns—by enhancing the shopping experience and promoting higher sales. The company collaborates with a growing number of prominent global brands, including Uniqlo, New Balance, and Kate Spade, among others.

PlusOne

Seed Round in 2018
PlusOne, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality and artificial intelligence, developing a mixed reality platform that features interactive human holograms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tokyo and Beijing, PlusOne's platform enables enterprises to train employees for improved interactions with clients and business partners across various contexts. Its technology utilizes emotion detection, biometrics, position tracking, and gesture recognition to create immersive training simulations that provide real-time feedback and promote self-analysis. This innovative approach offers flexibility in time and space, enhancing the overall training experience for businesses.

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 focuses on developing artificial intelligence-based business platforms aimed at enhancing human potential by reducing repetitive tasks. Its platform incorporates human-like intelligence, including capabilities in academic understanding, recognition, and judgment. This technology assists users in selecting suitable and adaptable correspondence based on the context and specific partner interactions, utilizing patterns derived from accumulated data. By streamlining these processes, Cinnamon AI enables users to redirect their efforts towards more creative and strategic work.

Famzon

Venture Round in 2018
Famzon is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand that specializes in women's shoes and related accessories. The company provides an online shopping platform where customers can explore a range of fashionable footwear designed with a patented heel lock-release technology. This innovative approach allows for removable and adjustable heels, offering both style and comfort. Famzon aims to deliver quality products that combine elegance with affordability, ensuring that women have access to the latest fashion trends.

nana music

Venture Round in 2018
Nana Music, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops the nana application, a social platform designed for music enthusiasts. Launched in 2011, the application allows users to record and share their music, collaborate with others by adding layers of vocals or instrumentals, and create personalized playlists. It fosters a community where users can engage in discussions about music and participate in collaborative sessions. Additionally, nana music organizes music events and conducts research and development on musical instruments. The application is available for iOS users globally and serves as a space for musical expression and interaction. As of 2017, nana music operates as a subsidiary of DMM.com LTD.

WED

Seed Round in 2017
WED, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It operates as an online data utilization platform designed to address challenges associated with data usage. WED's platform employs advanced technology to offer a range of services, including data collection, target user acquisition, data analysis, custom reporting, and credit card payment applications. This comprehensive approach allows users to manage their data efficiently through a single portal, streamlining their operations and enhancing data-driven decision-making. In addition to its core platform services, WED also broadcasts radio programs, further diversifying its business offerings.

STUDIO Japan

Seed Round in 2017
STUDIO is a development and operation of the next-generation design tool.

STUDIO

Seed Round in 2017
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 identifying user roadblocks, automating multi-step tasks, and resizing layouts seamlessly without disrupting the overall design.

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 previously known as PurpleCow Inc., Crevo specializes in animation production services through a network of creators. The platform allows users to collaborate with freelancers to produce advertisements and promotional videos, leveraging a direct support system to enhance the creative process. By connecting clients with a diverse pool of talent, Crevo aims to provide innovative design solutions that cater to various needs around the globe.

Infostellar

Series A in 2017
Infostellar Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing cloud-based communication solutions for satellite operators. The company offers StellarStation, a modular platform that allows ground station owners to monetize their surplus capacity while enabling satellite operators to connect with satellites using a diverse range of antennas globally, all through a single interface. By facilitating the sharing of satellite antennas during idle periods, Infostellar helps reduce operational costs and enhance transmission time, thereby improving the quality of service for satellite operators. Additionally, Infostellar provides tools such as Ground Station Search and Makesat, further streamlining the satellite communication process.

Ubie

Seed Round in 2017
Ubie, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven healthcare solutions. Its primary product is an AI symptom checker, designed to aid hospitals and physicians by delivering individualized evaluation reports based on patient responses to a brief questionnaire. The system tailors its questions according to various factors, including biological sex, age, medical history, and lifestyle choices. By providing a patient summary and predictive diagnosis, Ubie's technology enhances the diagnostic process, facilitating more personalized care for patients.

Standing Ovation

Venture Round in 2017
Standing Ovation is a technology company that focuses on developing consumer-facing fashion applications and providing business-to-business online-merge-offline (OMO) customer services. The company has created an online closet application that promotes a sustainable shopping experience by allowing users to upload images of their own clothing. This platform enables users to mix and match their outfits with photos of garments owned by other users, facilitating a collaborative and fashionable dressing experience. Through its innovative approach, Standing Ovation aims to enhance the way individuals engage with their wardrobes while supporting sustainable fashion practices.

WhatzMoney

Venture Round in 2017
WhatzMoney Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing online information services for financial products. Its offerings include WhatzMoney Loan Comparison, which helps users find suitable mortgage options, and WhatzMoney Media, a user-friendly platform that shares valuable mortgage information. Additionally, the company operates Home Re:, a service that reviews customer mortgage loans and assists franchisees in improving their order receiving and sales rates for remodeling and solar power generation installations. WhatzMoney aims to empower individuals in making informed financial decisions based on its founders' extensive experience in banking.

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 focused on building modern residential homes while also developing artificial intelligence software for home security. Founded in 2015 by Takeshi Homma, the company aims to enhance the living experience through innovative design and intelligent integration of smart home technologies. With headquarters in Hayward, California, and additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, HOMMA combines the expertise of home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to create homes that prioritize security, convenience, and comfort. The company's AI platform allows homeowners to connect and control various devices and applications according to their preferences, thereby improving overall home automation.

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

Series A in 2017
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 designed to enhance communication between students and teachers in educational institutions. The platform facilitates group discussions through quizzes and questionnaires, allowing students to engage collaboratively. Teachers can manage assignments effectively by sending and tracking them through the application, as well as communicating important notifications and schedules to their students. By providing a secure learning environment, Ednity aims to streamline interactions within educational settings, ensuring that both students and educators can communicate efficiently and effectively.

Sprocket

Series A in 2017
Sprocket Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing customer development applications. The company offers a web-based platform that enhances customer service by optimizing conversion rates through the analysis of user behavior. Sprocket's solution allows businesses to implement a continuous improvement cycle by formulating hypotheses, conducting tests, and evaluating results based on key performance indicators and goals. Its tools are designed to foster long-term relationships between companies and their end users, improving the overall customer experience across various industries. The platform is compatible with both Android and iOS, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

FanForward

Seed Round in 2017
FanForward Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and developing an online ticket exchange platform for sports events. Established in 2016, the platform facilitates the exchange and purchase of tickets among fans and ticket holders, while also offering options to buy food and memorabilia from concession stands. By enhancing the fan experience, FanForward aims to strengthen the relationships between fans and sports teams, creating immersive environments that foster loyalty and engagement.

Planet Table

Venture Round in 2016
Planet Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online food distribution platform, founded in 2014. The platform focuses on sustainable food production and distribution, aiming to minimize waste and enhance efficiency in the food value chain. By leveraging big data science, Planet Table connects farmers directly with restaurants, optimizing supply and demand and reducing food wastage. The company's mission centers on fostering innovation in food production and distribution to promote a more sustainable food ecosystem.

Planet Table

Venture Round in 2015
Planet Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online food distribution platform, founded in 2014. The platform focuses on sustainable food production and distribution, aiming to minimize waste and enhance efficiency in the food value chain. By leveraging big data science, Planet Table connects farmers directly with restaurants, optimizing supply and demand and reducing food wastage. The company's mission centers on fostering innovation in food production and distribution to promote a more sustainable food ecosystem.
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