Delight Ventures

Delight Ventures is a venture capital firm that thoroughly reduces the hurdles of entrepreneurship in Japan and supports entrepreneurs in the world. Entrepreneurship is taken as a natural career path, and we aim to be a society where both successful and unsuccessful people can continue to take on challenges.

Bando Ryo

Principal

Kentaroh Nagahara

Principal

51 past transactions

OSHIAI

Seed Round in 2025
OSHIAI is an AI chat software that lets you communicate with your favorite idol's "Ai" avatar, which represents their hobbies, preferences, and speaking style.

THA

Venture Round in 2025
THA is a technology company that enhances performance through IT and creative solutions, focusing on AI, and partnering with companies.

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 connects job seekers with potential employers through an innovative platform. The company facilitates the job search by allowing firms to recommend graduate students who may have been overlooked due to issues such as cultural fit or personnel reductions during the hiring process. This approach enables companies to share candidates with others, thereby increasing employment opportunities for students. By leveraging insights from competing firms, Ababa aims to enhance the recruitment experience for both job seekers and employers, ultimately supporting successful career placements.

Zaimo.ai

Seed Round in 2025
Zaimo.ai develops an AI-driven software platform designed for budget planning and management. This software assists businesses in creating comprehensive business plans and tracking their budgets against actual results. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Zaimo's platform automates essential tasks such as expense tracking and forecasting future spending patterns. It also provides personalized budgeting suggestions tailored to individual business needs. The platform is particularly beneficial for companies seeking to raise funds from venture capital firms, as it generates detailed Excel business plans that align with their business strategies and models. Clients can leverage the dashboard feature to compare forecasts with actual performance, facilitating more informed decision-making.

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 PRM tool with outstanding potential and a wide variety of capabilities that resolves all partner business difficulties.

OptQC

Seed Round in 2025
OptQC commercializes cutting-edge optical quantum computing technologies developed by the Furusawa-Endo Laboratory. Because optical quantum computers are more scalable than superconducting and other quantum computing implementations, OptQC's optical quantum computers should reach this scale. They also have benefits like faster processing and reduced power consumption, which makes optical quantum computers a possible long-term pinnacle of quantum technology.

Striemo

Series A in 2024
Striemo manufactures and develops electric personal mobility. Striemo was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

STRACT

Series A in 2024
STRACT is a web platform that offers a range of services including an online community, a dating application, and a knowledge-sharing platform. The company focuses on developing and operating smartphone applications, facilitating user interactions and content sharing. By providing a space for casual entertainment and knowledge exchange, STRACT aims to foster innovation and enhance user engagement through its various digital offerings.

Coopel

Seed Round in 2024
Coopel is a company that specializes in robotic process automation (RPA) tools designed to streamline daily tasks and enhance work efficiency. Its software enables users, regardless of their programming expertise, to create automated processes and robots, thereby facilitating greater operational efficiency within businesses. By promoting ease of use and accessibility, Coopel aims to empower organizations to optimize their workflows and reduce manual effort.

10pct.

Seed Round in 2024
10pct. is a consulting firm that provides hotel management, marketing, and operation support services to its clients.

PartnerProp

Seed Round in 2024
PartnerProp is a PRM tool with outstanding potential and a wide variety of capabilities that resolves all partner business difficulties.

Trans-N

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Trans-N aims to introduce advanced AI technologies, accelerating digital transformation and promoting its AI transformation. Trans-N offers management consulting, AI system development, and sales of AI-related products, including meeting minutes and contract analysis tools, serving major trading companies.

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 focused on facilitating the transition to a zero-carbon economy by optimizing renewable energy assets for companies. It has developed a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform tailored for renewable energy and storage battery management. This platform offers a comprehensive solution for automated portfolio management, featuring tools for generation forecasting, automated and arbitrage trading, financial management, and performance monitoring. By providing these capabilities, Tensor Energy supports renewable energy developers and power generation companies, as well as their financiers, in driving advancements towards a sustainable and distributed energy future.

Sotas

Seed Round in 2024
Sotas is a consulting and software provider focused on the chemical industry, delivering solutions that enhance process management and streamline operations. The company has developed a SaaS-based platform that improves economic growth and reduces environmental impact for its clients. Sotas offers a comprehensive order placement, production, and inventory management system tailored specifically for the chemical sector. Additionally, it provides an information database for chemical trading, allowing businesses to gather and compare vital data efficiently. This centralized database supports chemical trading companies in identifying relevant information, enhancing their decision-making processes.

Ababa

Series A in 2024
Ababa is a recruitment solutions provider that connects job seekers with potential employers through an innovative platform. The company facilitates the job search by allowing firms to recommend graduate students who may have been overlooked due to issues such as cultural fit or personnel reductions during the hiring process. This approach enables companies to share candidates with others, thereby increasing employment opportunities for students. By leveraging insights from competing firms, Ababa aims to enhance the recruitment experience for both job seekers and employers, ultimately supporting successful career placements.

Memory Lab

Seed Round in 2024
Memory Lab is a research laboratory focused on enhancing research and development through advanced AI paper analysis and development solutions. The company operates a database designed to simplify the research process for new business ventures by providing access to specialized papers that may be difficult to obtain. Utilizing a proprietary algorithm, Memory Lab supports researchers by visualizing the research ecosystem relevant to their specific keywords, thereby facilitating a more efficient and effective exploration of scientific literature. The organization aims to enrich human lives by harnessing the power of science and fostering innovation in various fields.

M&A Bazaar

Seed Round in 2023
M&A Bazaar operates a Japanese M&A platform designed to facilitate connections between businesses seeking to acquire or merge with others. The platform offers a unique M&A Bazaar Method, which addresses the challenges associated with traditional M&A processes. It is accessible to both buyers and sellers at no cost, as the company does not impose fees for introductions. This approach allows businesses to leverage mergers and acquisitions as a means of growth without the financial barriers typically associated with such transactions.

Anyplace

Series B in 2023
Anyplace is a housing platform built for the work-from-anywhere movement. The company's latest product is Anyplace Select, accommodation designed for productivity and catered to remote workers, digital nomads, corporate travelers, and more. Select apartments include a fully equipped home office and gigabit internet.

CraftBank

Series A in 2023
CraftBank, Inc. is a start-up that operates an online platform designed to connect clients with a network of construction professionals. With relationships established with 22,000 specialty contractors, CraftBank covers approximately 10% of the market. The platform allows users to search for artisans and construction companies, facilitating the planning, design, and construction of various projects, including shops, offices, and homes. By consulting with clients and introducing partner companies, CraftBank streamlines the process of ordering construction services, enabling clients to request construction jobs conveniently through its online interface. The company successfully executed a Management BuyOut in April 2021.

Luca Japan

Seed Round in 2023
LUCA Japan provides digital access to alternative investments, including but not limited to private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and private credit.

Sotas

Seed Round in 2023
Sotas is a consulting and software provider focused on the chemical industry, delivering solutions that enhance process management and streamline operations. The company has developed a SaaS-based platform that improves economic growth and reduces environmental impact for its clients. Sotas offers a comprehensive order placement, production, and inventory management system tailored specifically for the chemical sector. Additionally, it provides an information database for chemical trading, allowing businesses to gather and compare vital data efficiently. This centralized database supports chemical trading companies in identifying relevant information, enhancing their decision-making processes.

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 sustainable energy solutions. The company specializes in manufacturing continuous plasma generators and offers technology for fusion systems, alongside conducting laser-plasma research. This initiative addresses the limitations of traditional government-funded fusion research, which often faces delays due to political and budgetary constraints. By pursuing an independent approach to fusion technology, EX-Fusion seeks to advance the practical application of laser fusion reactors, potentially revolutionizing the energy sector.

Runetale

Seed Round in 2023
Runetale is a VPN platform that utilizes WireGuard technology to enhance internet security through a peer-to-peer (P2P) mesh network. This innovative approach provides a simplified alternative to traditional VPNs, requiring no complex configurations or firewall setups. Runetale enables clients to securely access a variety of resources, including team devices, cloud services, virtual machines, and other private assets. Its design focuses on facilitating seamless connectivity, making it particularly suitable for users seeking reliable and straightforward internet security solutions.

Ababa

Seed Round in 2023
Ababa is a recruitment solutions provider that connects job seekers with potential employers through an innovative platform. The company facilitates the job search by allowing firms to recommend graduate students who may have been overlooked due to issues such as cultural fit or personnel reductions during the hiring process. This approach enables companies to share candidates with others, thereby increasing employment opportunities for students. By leveraging insights from competing firms, Ababa aims to enhance the recruitment experience for both job seekers and employers, ultimately supporting successful career placements.

ROUTE06

Series A in 2022
ROUTE06, Inc. is a software and consulting company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020. It specializes in data platform integration and digital consulting services aimed at facilitating digital transformation for existing businesses and new ventures. The company offers a range of services, including agile development, website operational support, and digital product planning. ROUTE06 focuses on creating tailored user experiences and operational strategies that align with clients' business objectives. Its expertise extends to building and operating integrated platforms, as well as developing mobile applications and website designs. By providing comprehensive support that encompasses system architecture, implementation, and ongoing growth, ROUTE06 enables businesses to effectively launch and scale their digital operations.

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 that is transforming the dining experience through a unique restaurant concept focused on curry-based cuisine. It operates a chain of restaurants that specializes in ready-to-serve curry dishes and toppings. Customers can place orders using a mobile application, which allows for pre-ordering of various curry options and specifying pick-up times. This system enables patrons to receive notifications when their orders are ready, enhancing convenience and reducing wait times. Foodcode aims to provide a seamless dining experience that caters to the preferences of modern consumers.

Beatrust

Series A in 2022
BeaTrust Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a collaboration application aimed at enhancing employee connectivity within organizations. Founded in 2020, its platform enables employees to search for and discover colleagues' skills, experiences, and interests, fostering collaboration and innovation across departments. By facilitating connections among individuals with similar backgrounds and expertise, BeaTrust's application empowers users to work together effectively on projects, ultimately driving new value within the workplace.

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, Inc. is a start-up that operates an online platform designed to connect clients with a network of construction professionals. With relationships established with 22,000 specialty contractors, CraftBank covers approximately 10% of the market. The platform allows users to search for artisans and construction companies, facilitating the planning, design, and construction of various projects, including shops, offices, and homes. By consulting with clients and introducing partner companies, CraftBank streamlines the process of ordering construction services, enabling clients to request construction jobs conveniently through its online interface. The company successfully executed a Management BuyOut in April 2021.

InformAI

Seed Round in 2021
InformAI, LLC specializes in developing business analytics and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the healthcare industry. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company offers a range of AI-powered tools designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency for healthcare organizations, medical device companies, and imaging firms. Their product suite includes classifiers for conditions such as brain cancer and paranasal sinus diseases, as well as surgical risk and patient outcome predictors. InformAI's software leverages advanced algorithms, including deep learning and natural language processing, to streamline image classification and analyze medical reports. By providing these innovative solutions, InformAI aims to facilitate quicker patient diagnoses and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

Buff

Seed Round in 2021
Buff specializes in sales advisory business supporting the creation of sales organizations. It provides an advisor track record that helps double the KPI sales and completes the rate of input to CRM. The company operates in Shibuya, Japan.

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
BeaTrust Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a collaboration application aimed at enhancing employee connectivity within organizations. Founded in 2020, its platform enables employees to search for and discover colleagues' skills, experiences, and interests, fostering collaboration and innovation across departments. By facilitating connections among individuals with similar backgrounds and expertise, BeaTrust's application empowers users to work together effectively on projects, ultimately driving new value within the workplace.

SYN

Seed Round in 2020
SYN develops an internet and software business that brings out the goodness of Japanese food. Its food delivery service Chompy aims to enrich life through food. The company was established in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan.

Vivid Garden

Series B in 2020
Vivid Garden Inc. is an online marketplace based in Minato, Japan, that facilitates direct sales of farm products from producers to individuals and restaurants. Founded in 2016, the company operates several platforms, including Tabe Choku, which allows farmers to sell products directly to consumers, and Tabe Choku Pro, designed for restaurant orders. Additionally, Vivid Garden offers Eat Chok, a service that assists farmers in delivering products to offices. The company's focus on connecting producers with buyers aims to streamline the agricultural supply chain while promoting fresh and local produce.

ROUTE06

Seed Round in 2020
ROUTE06, Inc. is a software and consulting company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020. It specializes in data platform integration and digital consulting services aimed at facilitating digital transformation for existing businesses and new ventures. The company offers a range of services, including agile development, website operational support, and digital product planning. ROUTE06 focuses on creating tailored user experiences and operational strategies that align with clients' business objectives. Its expertise extends to building and operating integrated platforms, as well as developing mobile applications and website designs. By providing comprehensive support that encompasses system architecture, implementation, and ongoing growth, ROUTE06 enables businesses to effectively launch and scale their digital operations.

Casie

Seed Round in 2020
Casie is an online painting rental subscription platform that allows customers to enjoy art without the need for purchase. It offers a diverse selection of contemporary artworks for individuals, art stores, hospitals, and offices to choose from. Users can borrow paintings tailored to their preferences, regardless of their prior knowledge of art, and have them conveniently delivered to their doorstep. Casie's service aims to make art more accessible and enjoyable, facilitating the decoration and exchange of artwork in various settings.

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 is an application developer and operator for medical consultation. Its product is the medical consultation application, LEBER. It allows its users to consult with a doctor on their smartphone 24/7. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

Sunblaze

Venture Round in 2019
Sunblaze develops smartphones designed specifically for users who prefer an Android-based operating system that prioritizes stability and security. The company addresses common issues that arise in conventional smartphones, such as performance degradation and unexpected app crashes, particularly after one to two years of use. Sunblaze's operating system is streamlined, featuring only essential functions to enhance stability and reduce security vulnerabilities. This minimalist approach ensures that users can rely on their devices for an extended period without encountering typical software-related issues, while still maintaining access to key features like social networking and search capabilities.

Shippio

Series A in 2019
Shippio is a service that enables a wide range of collective international logistics arrangements and management solutions via web.The platform features full-service export and import solutions for various international transportation needs; a special dashboard designated for import and export business, shipment, cost analysis, and invoice management; and documentation support.

Vivid Garden

Series A in 2019
Vivid Garden Inc. is an online marketplace based in Minato, Japan, that facilitates direct sales of farm products from producers to individuals and restaurants. Founded in 2016, the company operates several platforms, including Tabe Choku, which allows farmers to sell products directly to consumers, and Tabe Choku Pro, designed for restaurant orders. Additionally, Vivid Garden offers Eat Chok, a service that assists farmers in delivering products to offices. The company's focus on connecting producers with buyers aims to streamline the agricultural supply chain while promoting fresh and local produce.

Nature

Venture Round in 2019
Nature is a Boston-based company that specializes in smart home technology, focusing on enhancing the comfort and efficiency of air conditioning systems. Founded in 2014 by Mash Ohtsuka and Haruumi Shiode, the company offers a product that converts traditional window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners into smart devices. This transformation is achieved through an air conditioner controller that features infrared technology and power control, paired with a mobile application that allows users to manage their appliances remotely. Customers can operate their air conditioners via smartphone or through voice commands using devices like Google Home or Amazon Echo. By improving the operation of room air conditioners, Nature not only enhances user convenience but also contributes to reducing energy demand peaks for utilities, promoting a more sustainable approach to home energy management.

Zenkigen

Series A in 2018
Zenkigen is a company dedicated to enhancing recruitment processes through its video interview platform, HARUTAKA. This platform facilitates remote interviews, allowing companies to conduct recruitment anywhere and at any time. It includes features such as question registration, live interviews, chat capabilities, recruitment analysis, and candidate management. By streamlining these processes, Zenkigen enables organizations to reduce the time spent on interviews while improving the accuracy of candidate assessments and participation rates. The company's mission is to leverage technology to foster a society where individuals and businesses can fully realize their potential.
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