Daiwa Securities Group is an investment banking firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 1999. The company operates as a securities broker-dealer, offering a range of services that include brokerage, trading, underwriting, and investment advice. It is involved in product development and structured finance, and it provides asset and capital management services. Daiwa Securities Group also engages in principal investment and venture capital activities, supported by a comprehensive research platform. The firm is structured into three main business segments: retail securities, wholesale securities and investment, and asset management, allowing it to cater to diverse client needs within the capital markets.
Executive Managing Director, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Development Officer
Seiji Nakata
CEO
Toru Yamamoto
Senior Managing Director and Member of the Board
22 past transactions
Ambit Finvest
Corporate Round in 2024
Ambit Finvest is the ambit group's systemically important non-banking financial company. Ambit Finvest provides loans to SMEs for business expansion, working capital requirements, capital expenditure, and asset replacement.
Penguin Securities
Corporate Round in 2024
Penguin Securities is an investment banking firm. The company offers institutional-grade cryptocurrency derivative investment products with innovative structures using traditional finance.
FreeD Group
Series B in 2022
FreeD Group is a technology company based in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing a text-based virtual assistant service that offers travel information and concierge services for travelers in Korea and Japan. The company facilitates various travel-related activities, including flight and hotel bookings, trip planning, restaurant reservations, translation, and transportation services, all accessible through popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Additionally, FreeD Group develops AI-enabled solutions that enhance customer engagement, retention, and monetization for businesses. By utilizing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Machine Learning, the company aims to create innovative, data-driven interactions between consumers and brands. Its partnerships with notable companies, including China Mobile and Samsung, further bolster its market presence.
Sicepat Express
Series B in 2021
Sicepat Express provides several services to support businesses and puts forward practical solutions for e-commerce. SiCepat Ekspres has branches and outlets spread across cities in Indonesia. The company currently provides last-mile, warehousing and fulfillment, commerce-enabling services, online distribution, and middle-mile logistic. It was founded in 2004 and headquartered in Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Raya.
Katana
Private Equity Round in 2020
Katana Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing marketing and production management services. The company focuses on delivering solutions that promote brands and support organizational management within various sectors, including finance and entertainment. By offering innovative marketing services, Katana aims to help businesses rejuvenate and sustain growth, even in mature markets and regional areas across Japan. Additionally, it has established a strategic partnership with Daiwa Securities Group Inc. to enhance its service offerings.
Money Tap
Corporate Round in 2019
Money Tap is a planning, development, operation and consulting for various Fintech solutions using blockchain / distributed ledger technology (DLT).
Planet Table
Series D in 2019
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.
Enechange
Series B in 2018
Enechange Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company that specializes in providing an electricity plan comparison website, helping consumers select their electricity providers. Established in April 2015, the company offers online switching services for energy and gas. Enechange also operates various cloud-based platforms aimed at supporting electricity and gas retailers, including the Energy Marketing Acceleration Platform (EMAP) for marketing and customer acquisition, and the Smart-Meter Analytics Platform (SMAP) for profitability analysis and demand response services. Additionally, the company employs artificial intelligence technologies to enhance deregulation efforts in the energy sector, facilitating optimized energy usage and smoother transitions for consumers switching providers. Through its innovative solutions, Enechange plays a critical role in promoting energy efficiency and consumer choice in Japan's liberalized electricity market.
WHILL
Series C in 2018
WHILL is a company that designs and manufactures personal mobility products suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, aiming to enhance transportation experiences for all individuals. Founded in 2013 and based in San Carlos, California, WHILL seeks to redefine the perception of mobility devices like wheelchairs and scooters through innovative technology and thoughtful design. In addition to creating and selling mobility vehicles, WHILL offers mobility-as-a-service, which includes autonomous transportation solutions and on-site fleet rentals. This service enhances accessibility in public spaces such as airports, hospitals, and tourist destinations, allowing users to navigate these environments without a driver's license and promoting a more independent lifestyle for wheelchair users.
Liquid
Venture Round in 2018
Liquid, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in the manufacture and development of biometric identity verification and payment devices. The company focuses on fingerprint sensing technology, which enables users to register payment methods, such as point cards and credit cards, using their fingerprint information. This innovative approach allows customers to complete transactions simply by using their fingerprints. Liquid also develops related software that employs advanced authentication algorithms and image analysis technology to enhance security and convenience in payment processes.
ELEMENTS
Venture Round in 2018
ELEMENTS is a company focused on developing advanced data analysis infrastructure and image recognition technology. It offers a range of services designed to support the creation of flexible, scalable, and reliable applications. These applications encompass large-scale data processing, sophisticated machine learning, and enhanced security measures. In addition, ELEMENTS specializes in personal authentication solutions, including its LIQUID eKYC service, which employs biometrics, image analysis, and machine learning for online identity verification. The company also provides personal optimization solutions tailored to individual needs in areas such as clothing, food, and shelter.
Life Log Technology
Venture Round in 2018
Lifelog Technology specializes in creating innovative healthcare applications designed for both medical professionals and the general public. Their flagship application allows users to record and manage daily diet and exercise, with a focus on individuals with specific health conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease. The application features meal image analysis, enabling users to simply take a photo of their meals to automatically calculate the nutrient content. This functionality supports users in monitoring their dietary intake effectively, facilitating ongoing health management and participation in medical research initiatives. Through these technologies, Lifelog Technology aims to enhance personal health tracking and improve health outcomes for its users.
STUDIO
Seed Round in 2017
STUDIO is a web design & development platform that enables users to build websites from scratch without coding. Studio's AI-augmented design app helps users in highlighting an area where they are stuck, allows multi-step tasks to auto-populate, and helps to resize layouts automatically thanks to algorithms reflowing objects without disrupting the overall layout.
Entrupy
Series A in 2017
Entrupy Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2012 that specializes in developing a goods authentication platform aimed at verifying the authenticity of high-value physical items. The platform employs artificial intelligence, computer vision algorithms, and microscopy to scan various materials, including leather, fabric, and metals, enabling accurate identification and authentication of luxury products. By comparing scanned data against an extensive database, Entrupy helps businesses secure their inventory, protect supply chains, and enhance trust in transactions, thereby facilitating safer transactions for buyers and sellers. The company's technology is particularly beneficial in combating counterfeiting and fraud in markets where such issues are prevalent.
GoodLuck3
Corporate Round in 2017
GoodLuck3 propose and produce TV drama, commercials, corporate promotion videos, music videos, etc.The company is also engaged in the entertainment production business, and has talents who act as actors in movies, TV dramas, commercials, and stages.
iPS PORTAL
Venture Round in 2015
iPS PORTAL, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in the development of instruments for analyzing and measuring cells. The company focuses on contract testing of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, aiming to promote the widespread adoption of iPS cell technology. iPS PORTAL provides research and development outsourcing services that support the practical application of iPS cell technology. Its offerings include assistance in research, contract testing, development, concept planning, and training programs in cell culture for researchers. By facilitating these services, iPS PORTAL enables healthcare companies to enhance research efforts and expedite the commercialization of drug discovery and regenerative medicine.
Soma Networks
Series E in 2008
SOMA Networks was the first broadband wireless access company to offer fully converged, all-IP solutions for world-class service providers. SOMA’s FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System and SoftAir Multimedia Application System provide standards-based, leading-edge technology that enables service providers to: Differentiate themselves with simultaneous multi-megabit and multimedia services Drive revenue using value-added applications to increase average revenue per user (ARPU) Deliver wireline performance over a broadband wireless infrastructure. Revenue-quality voice over IP (VoIP) with fax support, broadband data and video applications are key components of SOMA solutions, as are the company’s award-winning macro base stations and subscriber gateways. SOMA’s all-IP architecture also makes it easy for service providers to integrate their offerings with other IP-based application servers that streamline billing and provisioning. SOMA is a principal member of the WiMAX Forum, and its FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System supports the 802.16e-2005 Mobile WiMAX standard. With a strong partner ecosystem and world-class investors, SOMA Networks leads the industry in technology, performance, applications and value. Founded in 1999, SOMA Networks is privately held. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Delhi, Ottawa, Singapore and Toronto.
MIXI
Venture Round in 2006
Mixi is a Japanese company that operates a social networking service, enabling users to connect with friends conveniently. The platform allows users to send and receive messages, write and read diaries, comment on posts, and engage in community activities. Mixi also focuses on the entertainment sector, providing native smartphone games through its Entertainment Business segment. Additionally, it operates in the Media Platform Business segment, which includes business-to-consumer and consumer-to-consumer services on the Internet. The company aims to enhance user interaction and entertainment through its diverse offerings in social networking and gaming.
FueTrek
Venture Round in 2006
FueTrek Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in advanced speech technologies, including speech recognition, speech dialogue, speech synthesis, and machine translation solutions. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Osaka, FueTrek offers a range of products such as vGate ASR for speech recognition, vGate TTS for speech synthesis, and vGate Talk2Me for interactive dialogue systems. The company's offerings also include a speech translation system and Dictation Editor, a transcription software. Additionally, FueTrek provides various solutions for customer relationship management, imaging production, and inbound tourism services. Its technologies cater to diverse sectors, including automotive telematics, smart home devices, manufacturing logistics, and marketing. FueTrek's commitment to enhancing communication efficiency positions it as a key player in the speech technology market.
Mountain View Data
Series B in 2003
Mountain View Data, Inc. specializes in cluster server management and advanced storage software, addressing data availability and storage challenges for prominent companies globally. Founded in October 2000, the company has established offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Beijing. Its software is integrated by leading server manufacturers, telecommunications firms, and system integrators in Asia and the United States, allowing them to enhance their network storage products and services. By focusing on performance and scalability, Mountain View Data enables system integrators, xSPs, and Internet data centers to efficiently deploy, provision, and manage clusters, while also offering solutions for data mirroring, synchronization, and backup. The use of commodity-based hardware components helps reduce ownership costs for its clients.
Netcontinuum
Series B in 2001
NetContinuum, Inc. provides application controllers to deploy, secure, and manage enterprise Web applications. Its products include Web application firewalls that enable data center teams to secure existing enterprise applications; and Web application gateways, which provide application security, load balancing, content switching, connection pooling, caching, and GZIP compression to enable deployment of new enterprise applications. The company's controllers are used for managing business risk, DMZ consolidation, application deployment, instant PCI compliance, failed audit recovery, lowering DMZ TCO, and securing FTP. It also offers on-site installation, training, support, and other on-site custom engagements. NetContinuum serves the financial services, government, e-business, media and communications, ASP/software, healthcare, and education sectors. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As of July 2007, NetContinuum, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, Inc.
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