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
PT. SiCepat Ekspres Indonesia is a logistics company established in 2004 and headquartered in Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia. The company specializes in courier delivery services throughout Indonesia, providing a range of logistics and shipping solutions. Its offerings include freight forwarding, warehousing, parcel courier, consignment, and delivery services. SiCepat Ekspres aims to facilitate trade in emerging markets by ensuring the timely movement of shipments, thereby supporting businesses in their growth and operational efficiency.
Katana
Private Equity Round in 2020
Katana Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in marketing and organizational management services. It offers a range of solutions aimed at promoting brands and revitalizing businesses, particularly within the finance and production management sectors. By focusing on sustainable business development, Katana helps organizations thrive even in mature markets and regional areas across Japan. The company has established a strategic partnership with Daiwa Securities Group Inc., enhancing its capabilities in providing comprehensive marketing and production management services.
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 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.
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 is a California-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in designing and manufacturing personal mobility products suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The company seeks to enhance the user experience of mobility devices, such as wheelchairs and scooters, by integrating advanced technology and innovative design. WHILL aims to change the perception of these devices and make transportation enjoyable and accessible for everyone. In addition to its mobility vehicles, WHILL offers mobility-as-a-service solutions, including autonomous transportation services and on-site fleet rentals. These services are particularly beneficial in public spaces like airports and hospitals, allowing users to navigate without a driver's license and promoting independence 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 is a developer of innovative healthcare applications designed to assist both medical professionals and the general public. The company specializes in applications that facilitate participation in medical research and enhance personal health management. One of its key offerings is an app that records and manages daily diet and exercise. This application features a meal image analysis tool that automatically calculates the nutritional content of meals through a simple photograph taken by the user’s smartphone. This functionality is particularly beneficial for individuals with diabetes or kidney diseases, as it allows them to monitor their dietary intake and manage their nutritional needs effectively.
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.
Entrupy Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in the authentication of high-value goods. It has developed a material detection device that can verify the authenticity of various materials such as canvas, leather, fabric, wood, paper, and metals. The company's platform employs artificial intelligence, computer vision algorithms, and microscopy to analyze physical objects and cross-reference the data with a comprehensive database. This technology allows businesses to authenticate luxury products and secure their inventory, thus protecting supply chains and enhancing trust in retail and resale transactions. By providing objective verification, Entrupy helps businesses, buyers, and sellers avoid counterfeit items, fostering customer loyalty and ensuring the integrity of high-value transactions.
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. is a Kyoto-based company established in 2014 that specializes in the development of instruments for analyzing and measuring cells, with a particular focus on induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell technology. The company offers contract testing services for iPS cells, supporting researchers and healthcare companies in the practical application of this technology. Its services encompass research and development outsourcing, concept planning, and training programs in cell culture, all aimed at facilitating the advancement of drug discovery and regenerative medicine. By promoting the widespread use of iPS cell technology, iPS PORTAL plays a vital role in accelerating research and commercialization efforts within the healthcare sector.
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 leading companies globally. Founded in October 2000, the company operates offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Beijing. Its software solutions are designed to enhance performance and scalability by facilitating the deployment, provisioning, and management of server clusters, along with data mirroring, synchronization, and backup functions. Mountain View Data's products enable system integrators, xSPs, and Internet data centers to utilize commodity-based hardware components, significantly reducing ownership costs. The company's software is integrated by top-tier server manufacturers and telecommunications leaders in both Asia and the United States, reinforcing its position in the network storage market.
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.