Delight Ventures

Delight Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on fostering entrepreneurship in Japan and globally. The firm aims to lower the barriers to starting and running a business, viewing entrepreneurship as a viable career choice. Delight Ventures seeks to create an environment where individuals can pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions, regardless of their success or failure, thereby promoting a culture of challenge and resilience within society.

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 is a developer of an AI-driven software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on budget planning and management for businesses. Its innovative platform automates essential tasks such as expense tracking and forecasting future spending, while also providing personalized budgeting recommendations. Designed to assist companies in creating detailed business plans, Zaimo.ai's solution integrates with Excel to align with business strategies and models. This enables clients to visualize their financial performance through dashboards that compare forecasts with actual results, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing overall financial management.

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 is a company that specializes in developing robotic process automation (RPA) tools aimed at enhancing workplace efficiency. Its software allows users, including those without any programming experience, to automate daily tasks and streamline business processes effectively. By providing accessible automation solutions, Coopel enables organizations to improve operational efficiency and productivity, making it easier for users to create automated workflows that meet their specific needs. This user-friendly approach positions Coopel as a valuable resource for businesses looking to adopt automation technologies.

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 focused on facilitating the transition to a zero-carbon economy by optimizing renewable energy assets for companies. It develops a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that offers comprehensive management solutions for renewable energy and storage systems. The platform includes features such as generation forecasts, automated trading, arbitrage trading, financial management, and performance monitoring. This all-in-one solution serves renewable energy developers, power generation companies, and their financiers, equipping them with the tools necessary to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance in the renewable energy sector. Through its innovative approach, Tensor Energy aims to support the development of technologies that promote 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 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 is a Japanese M&A platform designed to facilitate connections between businesses seeking to acquire or merge with others. The company offers the M&A Bazaar Method, an innovative approach that addresses the challenges commonly faced in traditional M&A processes. By providing a free-to-use platform for both buyers and sellers, M&A Bazaar eliminates fees for introductions, thereby fostering an environment conducive to business growth through mergers and acquisitions.

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.

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, Inc. is a start-up that operates an online platform designed to connect clients with specialty constructors across various sectors, including the planning, design, and construction of shops, offices, and houses. With a network of approximately 22,000 specialized constructors, CraftBank covers about 10% of the market, facilitating a streamlined process for users to search for artisans and construction companies. The platform not only introduces partner companies but also provides consultations regarding project orders with reliable construction firms nationwide. This enables clients to efficiently request construction jobs online, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the construction process. CraftBank underwent a successful management buyout in April 2021, positioning itself for growth in the construction industry.

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 is a VPN platform that utilizes WireGuard technology to provide secure connectivity solutions. It offers an alternative to conventional VPN services by employing a peer-to-peer (P2P) mesh network, which eliminates the need for complicated configurations, firewalls, or extensive setups. This innovative approach enables clients to safely access various resources, including team devices, cloud services, and virtual machines. Runetale's focus on simplicity and security in internet connectivity makes it an appealing choice for users seeking reliable and efficient access to their private networks.

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, Inc. is a Tokyo-based software company that specializes in digital transformation and consulting services. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on providing enterprise solutions that enable businesses to launch and scale their digital operations. ROUTE06 offers a range of services, including digital transformer consulting, in-house agile development, and website operational services. It also specializes in data platform integration, which encompasses database construction, application programming interface development, and software as a service cooperation. Additionally, ROUTE06 provides digital product planning and development, as well as tailored user experience and operational strategies to align with clients' business goals. Through its comprehensive approach, the company aims to deliver one-stop digital services that support clients in their digital initiatives.

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
BeaTrust Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020, that specializes in developing an enterprise collaboration application aimed at enhancing employee connectivity within organizations. Its platform enables users to search for and discover colleagues based on various criteria, including skills, experience, interests, and hobbies. By facilitating these connections, BeaTrust promotes collaboration and drives innovation among employees, allowing them to work together more effectively across different departments and backgrounds. The application serves as a valuable tool for organizations seeking to cultivate a collaborative work environment and foster new ideas through enhanced interpersonal relationships.

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 specialty constructors across various sectors, including the planning, design, and construction of shops, offices, and houses. With a network of approximately 22,000 specialized constructors, CraftBank covers about 10% of the market, facilitating a streamlined process for users to search for artisans and construction companies. The platform not only introduces partner companies but also provides consultations regarding project orders with reliable construction firms nationwide. This enables clients to efficiently request construction jobs online, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the construction process. CraftBank underwent a successful management buyout in April 2021, positioning itself for growth in the construction industry.

InformAI

Seed Round in 2021
InformAI, LLC is a company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in business analytics and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the healthcare industry. Founded in 2017, InformAI develops advanced software that enhances medical diagnostics and boosts the productivity of radiologists. Its offerings include classifiers for paranasal sinuses and brain cancer, as well as predictive tools for surgical risks and patient outcomes. The company's AI-enabled tools leverage deep learning algorithms and natural language processing to facilitate image classification and analyze medical reports, thereby supporting healthcare organizations and medical device companies in improving operational efficiency and patient care. By synthesizing large datasets and addressing clinical challenges, InformAI aims to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare operations.

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
BeaTrust Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020, that specializes in developing an enterprise collaboration application aimed at enhancing employee connectivity within organizations. Its platform enables users to search for and discover colleagues based on various criteria, including skills, experience, interests, and hobbies. By facilitating these connections, BeaTrust promotes collaboration and drives innovation among employees, allowing them to work together more effectively across different departments and backgrounds. The application serves as a valuable tool for organizations seeking to cultivate a collaborative work environment and foster new ideas through enhanced interpersonal relationships.

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, Inc. is a Tokyo-based software company that specializes in digital transformation and consulting services. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on providing enterprise solutions that enable businesses to launch and scale their digital operations. ROUTE06 offers a range of services, including digital transformer consulting, in-house agile development, and website operational services. It also specializes in data platform integration, which encompasses database construction, application programming interface development, and software as a service cooperation. Additionally, ROUTE06 provides digital product planning and development, as well as tailored user experience and operational strategies to align with clients' business goals. Through its comprehensive approach, the company aims to deliver one-stop digital services that support clients in their digital initiatives.

Casie

Seed Round in 2020
Casie is an online painting rental subscription platform that allows users to enjoy art without the commitment of purchasing it. The company provides a diverse selection of contemporary paintings for customers to choose from, catering to both art enthusiasts and casual users. By offering a convenient borrowing option, Casie enables individuals, art stores, hospitals, and offices to decorate their spaces with art delivered directly to their doorstep. This service democratizes access to art, making it accessible to those regardless of their prior knowledge or experience with art.

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, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in manufacturing and selling the Nature Remo, a smart device that transforms traditional room air conditioners into smart ones. The device, comprising a controller and a power plug, connects to home appliances via infrared and the internet, enabling users to control their air conditioners remotely, pre-cool spaces, and adjust temperature and humidity. It also includes sensors for temperature, humidity, motion, and illumination, and is compatible with voice control via smartphone apps and smart home devices like Google Home and Amazon Echo. By offering this simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-install device, Nature aims to improve consumer comfort and energy efficiency while reducing peak demand for utilities.

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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