Delight Ventures

Delight Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2019. It invests in early-stage startups, typically from pre-seed to Series A, primarily in Japan, and aims to lower barriers to entrepreneurship while providing ongoing support to founders. The firm treats entrepreneurship as a natural career path and seeks to foster a culture where individuals can continue to pursue challenges regardless of initial outcomes, both within Japan and globally.

Ryo Bando

Principal

Kentaroh Nagahara

Principal

51 past transactions

OSHIAI

Seed Round in 2025
OSHIAI is a technology company that develops an AI-based application, enabling fans to interact with digital avatars of their favorite idols. These avatars, powered by AI, mimic the idols' personalities, preferences, and communication styles, providing fans with a novel, intimate entertainment experience. The platform supports various fan activities, including virtual fan letters, live shows, and streaming events.

THA

Venture Round in 2025
THA is a technology company that specializes in enhancing business performance through innovative IT and creative solutions. It focuses on artificial intelligence and collaborates with various companies, offering services such as consulting, digital advertising, social media management, web design, and casting. THA's approach enables clients to operate independently and effectively.

Josh Collaboration

Seed Round in 2025
Josh Collaboration is a software company that provides mailing, fax transmission, and partner management services.

Ababa

Series B in 2025
Ababa is a recruitment solutions provider that specializes in connecting job seekers with employment opportunities through a unique platform. The company focuses on facilitating the job search process by allowing companies to recommend graduate students who may not have been hired due to cultural fit or personnel reductions during final interviews. By enabling companies to share candidates and hire students recommended by other organizations, Ababa helps create a pathway for graduates to secure positions across various firms, ultimately enhancing their career prospects. This innovative approach benefits both employers and job seekers, streamlining the recruitment process while broadening opportunities for new graduates.

Zaimo.ai

Seed Round in 2025
Zaimo.ai develops a SaaS-based AI-driven platform for budget planning and management. It automates tasks such as expense tracking, forecasting spending patterns, and provides personalized budgeting suggestions.

Anchi

Seed Round in 2025
Anchi is a technology company that provides user-friendly services to support V-talents.

PartnerProp

Series A in 2025
PartnerProp is a technology company that specializes in Partner Relationship Management (PRM) software. Its platform is designed to streamline enterprise operations by centralizing and managing partner-related data, such as contract information, sales territories, sales team details, and customer contract data. This enables businesses to efficiently consolidate historical information without the need for coding.

OptQC

Seed Round in 2025
OptQC specializes in commercializing advanced optical quantum computing technologies, originally developed by the Furusawa-Endo Laboratory. The company operates a quantum computing platform that leverages scalable optical quantum technology, offering significant advantages such as enhanced quantum bit scalability, reduced power consumption, and faster processing speeds. This positions OptQC's optical quantum computers as a potential long-term pinnacle in quantum technology, capable of handling complex computations with up to one million quantum bits, thereby enabling industrial applications to harness the power of quantum computing.

Striemo

Series A in 2024
Striemo is a Japanese company founded in 2021 that specializes in manufacturing and developing electric personal mobility vehicles. Based in Tokyo, Striemo focuses on creating vehicles designed to enhance rider safety and reduce accidents. Their products feature stability and self-balancing capabilities, along with patented stress-free balancing technology. This innovation allows riders to navigate various surfaces, including pavement, asphalt, dirt, or cobblestones, thereby improving the overall riding experience.

Stract

Series A in 2024
Stract is a technology company focused on developing and operating smartphone applications and a web platform that encompasses various services, including a dating app, knowledge-sharing tools, and casual entertainment options. The company aims to facilitate innovation by providing a knowledge-sharing cloud platform, allowing users to exchange information effectively. Through its robust application development and interface research efforts, Stract seeks to enhance user engagement and create dynamic mechanisms for ongoing innovation in the digital space.

Coopel

Seed Round in 2024
Coopel develops user-friendly automation software for businesses. Its platform enables non-programmers to create and manage automated workflows, streamlining operations, enhancing efficiency, and reducing errors.

10pct.

Seed Round in 2024
10pct. is a consulting firm specializing in hotel management. It offers a range of services, including operational support and marketing strategies, to assist its clients in the hospitality industry. The company is known for its innovative hotel management business model, which aims to create distinctive hotel experiences. 10pct. collaborates with hotel owners to develop unique concepts, fostering a work environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal growth, thereby attracting passionate professionals seeking fulfilling careers in hospitality.

PartnerProp

Seed Round in 2024
PartnerProp is a technology company that specializes in Partner Relationship Management (PRM) software. Its platform is designed to streamline enterprise operations by centralizing and managing partner-related data, such as contract information, sales territories, sales team details, and customer contract data. This enables businesses to efficiently consolidate historical information without the need for coding.

Trans-N

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Trans-N is a Japanese business specializing in AI-driven digital transformation. It provides management consulting, develops AI systems, and sells AI tools such as meeting minutes and contract analysis software. The company primarily serves major trading firms, aiming to accelerate their AI adoption and enhance their competitiveness.

Woodstock

Venture Round in 2024
Woodstock is an investment app that allows investors to invest in US stocks.

YOUTRUST

Series C in 2024
YOUTRUST is a human resource startup to operate a referral recruitment platform for side-job change.

Tensor Energy

Seed Round in 2024
Tensor Energy is a technology startup dedicated to facilitating the transition towards a zero-carbon economy. It offers a SaaS-based operations management platform tailored for renewable energy and storage batteries, providing automated portfolio management, generation forecasts, trading automation, financial management, and performance analytics.

Sotas

Seed Round in 2024
Sotas is a consulting and software provider focused on the chemical industry, delivering solutions that enhance process management and operational efficiency. The company develops a SaaS-based platform that facilitates order placement, production, and inventory management, specifically tailored for chemical businesses. Additionally, Sotas offers a comprehensive information database for chemical trading, allowing companies to consolidate critical data in one location. This enables users to efficiently identify specific information and create comparative analyses, ultimately improving economic growth and minimizing environmental impact for its clients.

Ababa

Series A in 2024
Ababa is a recruitment solutions provider that specializes in connecting job seekers with employment opportunities through a unique platform. The company focuses on facilitating the job search process by allowing companies to recommend graduate students who may not have been hired due to cultural fit or personnel reductions during final interviews. By enabling companies to share candidates and hire students recommended by other organizations, Ababa helps create a pathway for graduates to secure positions across various firms, ultimately enhancing their career prospects. This innovative approach benefits both employers and job seekers, streamlining the recruitment process while broadening opportunities for new graduates.

MEMORY LAB

Seed Round in 2024
Memory Lab is a research laboratory specializing in AI paper analysis and development solutions. The company operates a database that simplifies research for new business ventures by providing access to papers, patents, and market data that are otherwise difficult to obtain. Memory Lab uses a proprietary algorithm to visualize the research ecosystem related to specific keywords, creating a central hub for researchers. This approach aims to enhance human lives through scientific advancements.

M&A Bazaar

Seed Round in 2023
M&A Bazaar operates a unique Japanese M&A platform designed to facilitate connections between businesses seeking acquisitions or mergers. Its platform is free for both buyers and sellers, eliminating traditional fees and barriers.

Anyplace

Series B in 2023
Anyplace is a housing platform designed for the work-from-anywhere lifestyle, offering accommodations optimized for productivity such as Anyplace Select, which provides furnished stays with a fully equipped home office and high-speed internet. The platform lists furnished stay hotels, serviced apartments, and co-living spaces on short-term leases without extensive paperwork, often including insurance coverage. It serves professionals, digital nomads, and corporate travelers seeking flexible, hassle-free housing that merges work-ready environments with comfortable living spaces.

Luca Japan

Seed Round in 2023
Luca Japan specializes in providing digital access to alternative investments, including private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and private credit. The company has developed a platform aimed at simplifying the investment process, making it faster and more accessible for a broader range of qualified investors. Through this platform, users can compare, invest in, and manage various alternative investment products, such as private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital opportunities, and pre-IPO companies. This approach enhances the efficiency of alternative investments, catering to the needs of a diverse investor base.

CraftBank

Series A in 2023
CraftBank operates an online platform connecting users with over 22,000 specialty constructors for planning, design, and construction services. The company facilitates searches for artisans and construction companies, offers consultation, and enables nationwide construction job requests.

Sotas

Seed Round in 2023
Sotas is a consulting and software provider focused on the chemical industry, delivering solutions that enhance process management and operational efficiency. The company develops a SaaS-based platform that facilitates order placement, production, and inventory management, specifically tailored for chemical businesses. Additionally, Sotas offers a comprehensive information database for chemical trading, allowing companies to consolidate critical data in one location. This enables users to efficiently identify specific information and create comparative analyses, ultimately improving economic growth and minimizing environmental impact for its clients.

EX-Fusion

Seed Round in 2023
EX-Fusion is focused on developing and operating the world's first laser-powered commercial nuclear fusion reactor, aiming to provide a sustainable energy solution. The company specializes in the manufacture of continuous plasma generators and is involved in laser-plasma research, offering technology and R&D support for fusion systems. By advancing the practical application of laser fusion, EX-Fusion seeks to overcome the challenges often faced by government-funded fusion research, which can be hindered by shifting political priorities and budget constraints. Through its innovative approach, EX-Fusion aims to contribute significantly to the field of clean energy.

Runetale

Seed Round in 2023
Runetale develops a secure connectivity platform built on WireGuard technology. It enables peer-to-peer communication between devices and servers worldwide, simplifying network management with automated setup and support for multiple operating systems.

Ababa

Seed Round in 2023
Ababa is a recruitment solutions provider that specializes in connecting job seekers with employment opportunities through a unique platform. The company focuses on facilitating the job search process by allowing companies to recommend graduate students who may not have been hired due to cultural fit or personnel reductions during final interviews. By enabling companies to share candidates and hire students recommended by other organizations, Ababa helps create a pathway for graduates to secure positions across various firms, ultimately enhancing their career prospects. This innovative approach benefits both employers and job seekers, streamlining the recruitment process while broadening opportunities for new graduates.

ROUTE06

Series A in 2022
ROUTE06 is a software company that specializes in enterprise solutions and professional services. It provides digital technology, system infrastructure, and ongoing support to help clients launch and scale their digital operations. The company offers user experience design, system architecture, API development, data platform integration, and in-house development and website operations, as well as digital product planning and development. ROUTE06 emphasizes aligning technology with each client’s business goals and delivers end-to-end services from strategy through implementation and optimization, including data platform integration, DX consulting, and software as a service partnerships.

Cowche

Series B in 2022
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.

FoodCode

Series B in 2022
FoodCode is a food company focused on transforming the dining experience through an innovative restaurant concept centered on curry-based cuisine. The company operates a chain of restaurants that allows customers to order ready-to-serve curry dishes and various toppings via a mobile application. This service enables pre-ordering, allowing consumers to specify their desired pick-up time and receive notifications when their orders are ready for collection. By streamlining the ordering process, FoodCode enhances convenience for customers, ensuring they can enjoy their curry delicacies without the typical wait associated with dining out.

BeaTrust

Series A in 2022
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2020, BeaTrust develops a collaboration platform that enables employees to discover colleagues' skills, interests, and experiences, fostering connections across departments and driving innovation.

Cowche

Seed Round in 2021
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.

Quota Lab

Venture Round in 2021
Quota Lab is a financial infrastructure company that connects the capital flows of all ventures & startups, general partners (GPs), and limited partners (LPs) to build a venture capital market infrastructure and create a new financial ecosystem.

CraftBank

Seed Round in 2021
CraftBank operates an online platform connecting users with over 22,000 specialty constructors for planning, design, and construction services. The company facilitates searches for artisans and construction companies, offers consultation, and enables nationwide construction job requests.

InformAI

Seed Round in 2021
InformAI provides artificial intelligence and analytics solutions for healthcare, enabling faster diagnoses, improved radiology productivity, and enhanced patient outcome analysis. The company develops AI-enabled tools for image classification in MRI and CT scans, natural language processing of medical reports for business analytics, and predictive models for patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Its software targets healthcare systems, imaging/PACS providers, medical device companies, and research institutes, supporting diagnostic decision-making, workflow optimization, and risk assessment across clinical care. Founded in 2017 and based in Houston, InformAI aims to synthesize large clinical datasets and deliver actionable insights to drive improved patient outcomes and operational performance.

Buff

Seed Round in 2021
Buff, Inc. is a sales advisory firm based in Shibuya, Japan, that specializes in supporting the development of sales organizations. Founded in 2018, the company offers a program called Buff Sales, which includes customer relationship management services, sales advisory, and sales training. Buff aims to enhance sales performance by leveraging its advisory track record to help clients double their key performance indicators and improve the efficiency of their CRM systems. Through its comprehensive services, Buff seeks to create effective sales strategies tailored to the unique needs of its clients.

Snaq me

Debt Financing in 2020
snaq.me operated by Snack Me Co., Ltd. is personalized subscription service for Guilt Free® snacks that do not feel guilty when eaten. Using the “Tasting Box” with 12 kinds of tasting snacks for the first time, and evaluating each of the snacks, we created a “preference profile” regarding the taste and texture preference of each customer, totaling 600 Eight kinds of snacks are selected and delivered from our original algorithm. In addition, each time you deliver it, you will receive a review and request for snacks, so you can select it to your liking every time you repeat it. Since only products that meet the original Guilt Free standard (white sugar / artificial additives / HFCS / margarine / shortening-free) are handled, many pregnant women continue to use it and have been well received. . The ratio of female customers is over 90%, and it is used widely by pregnant women, moms with small children, working women, and so on.

Snaq me

Venture Round in 2020
snaq.me operated by Snack Me Co., Ltd. is personalized subscription service for Guilt Free® snacks that do not feel guilty when eaten. Using the “Tasting Box” with 12 kinds of tasting snacks for the first time, and evaluating each of the snacks, we created a “preference profile” regarding the taste and texture preference of each customer, totaling 600 Eight kinds of snacks are selected and delivered from our original algorithm. In addition, each time you deliver it, you will receive a review and request for snacks, so you can select it to your liking every time you repeat it. Since only products that meet the original Guilt Free standard (white sugar / artificial additives / HFCS / margarine / shortening-free) are handled, many pregnant women continue to use it and have been well received. . The ratio of female customers is over 90%, and it is used widely by pregnant women, moms with small children, working women, and so on.

BeaTrust

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2020, BeaTrust develops a collaboration platform that enables employees to discover colleagues' skills, interests, and experiences, fostering connections across departments and driving innovation.

SYN

Seed Round in 2020
SYN, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2019 that focuses on the Internet and software sectors. It specializes in promoting Japanese cuisine through its food delivery service, Chompy, which aims to enhance people's lives by providing access to quality food. By leveraging technology, SYN seeks to connect consumers with the richness of Japanese culinary traditions.

Vivid Garden

Series B in 2020
Vivid Garden Inc. is an agriculture company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. It operates as an online marketplace that connects producers with consumers and restaurants, enabling direct sales of farm products, ingredients, and flowers. The company manages several platforms, including Tabe Choku, which facilitates consumer-to-consumer sales of agricultural products, and Tabe Choku Pro, a specialized service for restaurants to order ingredients. Additionally, Vivid Garden offers Eat Chok, a platform designed to support farmers in delivering their products to office locations. Through these initiatives, Vivid Garden aims to streamline the distribution of fresh produce while enhancing access for both consumers and businesses.

ROUTE06

Seed Round in 2020
ROUTE06 is a software company that specializes in enterprise solutions and professional services. It provides digital technology, system infrastructure, and ongoing support to help clients launch and scale their digital operations. The company offers user experience design, system architecture, API development, data platform integration, and in-house development and website operations, as well as digital product planning and development. ROUTE06 emphasizes aligning technology with each client’s business goals and delivers end-to-end services from strategy through implementation and optimization, including data platform integration, DX consulting, and software as a service partnerships.

Casie

Seed Round in 2020
Casie is an online platform offering a subscription service for renting paintings. It provides users with access to various art pieces, enabling both casual enthusiasts and experienced collectors to borrow and enjoy artwork without needing extensive knowledge or permanent commitment.

YOUTRUST

Seed Round in 2020
YOUTRUST is a human resource startup to operate a referral recruitment platform for side-job change.

AGREE

Venture Round in 2020
AGREE, Inc. is a Japanese company that develops and operates a medical consultation application called LEBER, which facilitates self-medication. Founded in 2017 and based in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, AGREE provides users with the ability to consult with healthcare professionals via their smartphones at any time. The application aims to enhance access to medical advice and support, making healthcare more convenient for users.

Sunblaze

Venture Round in 2019
Sunblaze is a developer of smartphones that focuses on providing a stable and secure user experience for individuals who may not typically access information through conventional operating systems. The company’s smartphones are built on an Android-based operating system that prioritizes essential functions, minimizing unnecessary features to enhance stability and security. This approach addresses common issues faced by users, such as performance degradation and app crashes, especially after prolonged use. By streamlining its operating system, Sunblaze enables users to utilize their devices effectively for an extended period, while also mitigating potential security vulnerabilities. The product line is designed to cater to users seeking reliable technology for communication and information access.

Shippio

Series A in 2019
Shippio, Inc. is a digital freight forwarding company that specializes in streamlining the import and export processes for its clients. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Shippio offers a comprehensive logistics platform that centralizes shipping status, customs documentation, and contact information. The company provides a dedicated dashboard for managing international logistics, which includes features for shipment tracking, cost analysis, and invoice management. In addition, Shippio facilitates logistics services such as international shipping, trucking, drayage, warehousing, packaging, and transport arrangements from various ports. By offering staff support for quick estimates and efficient transaction responses, Shippio aims to enhance operational efficiency for shipping companies and save them time and costs in their logistics management.

Vivid Garden

Series A in 2019
Vivid Garden Inc. is an agriculture company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. It operates as an online marketplace that connects producers with consumers and restaurants, enabling direct sales of farm products, ingredients, and flowers. The company manages several platforms, including Tabe Choku, which facilitates consumer-to-consumer sales of agricultural products, and Tabe Choku Pro, a specialized service for restaurants to order ingredients. Additionally, Vivid Garden offers Eat Chok, a platform designed to support farmers in delivering their products to office locations. Through these initiatives, Vivid Garden aims to streamline the distribution of fresh produce while enhancing access for both consumers and businesses.

Nature

Venture Round in 2019
Nature is an IoT company that develops Nature Remo, a smart remote controller that connects home appliances to the internet. The system enables users to operate window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners from anywhere via a smartphone app, pre-cool spaces, and automatically switch off units when leaving. The solution consists of a Wi-Fi connected controller and a power plug; the controller uses infrared to communicate with AC units and carries sensors for temperature, humidity, motion, and illumination, while the power plug measures energy use and can switch outlets on or off. The company focuses on turning ordinary appliances into connected devices to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Nature was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Zenkigen

Series A in 2018
Zenkigen is a company focused on leveraging technology to create a society where individuals and organizations can fully realize their potential. It has developed a video interview platform called HARUTAKA, which facilitates recruitment interviews remotely at any time. The platform offers various features including question registration, live interviews, a chat facility, recruitment analysis, and candidate management. By utilizing these functionalities, Zenkigen aims to help companies reduce the time spent on recruitment processes and enhance the accuracy of candidate selection through data analysis and improved participation rates.
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