Hireroo is an online platform that evaluates the skills of engineering candidates through programming tests. It offers a wide range of problems suitable for various levels, from entry-level to experienced professionals. The platform also provides customizable assessments and live coding tasks to help tech recruiters make informed hiring decisions.
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.
ARCS specializes in developing assisted reproductive medical devices using robotics and artificial intelligence technology.
Proxima Technology
Series A in 2024
Proxima Technology is an IT company that provides artificial intelligence and deep learning solutions for the manufacturing industry.
Nat specializes in developing three-dimensional scanning technology integrated with AI surveying for the housing market. Its platform enables accurate measurements in millimeters, transforming traditional surveying methods in construction and housing industries.
ChillStack
Series A in 2024
Founded in 2018, ChillStack specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity. It offers services such as fraud detection for smartphone and consumer games, web vulnerability diagnosis, and AI security research & development.
RevolKa is a biotechnology company that develops bio-based products and pharmaceuticals for the healthcare sector. It operates a protein engineering platform that blends evolutionary molecular biology with artificial intelligence to predict and evolve protein sequences, enabling multi-function optimization. This approach aims to accelerate the development of high-performance proteins beyond natural evolution, supporting therapeutics and vaccines through assisted protein engineering technology.
Immedio is a software-as-a-service company that automates business negotiations with clients.
Diver-X
Seed Round in 2024
Diver-X is a company that specializes in creating innovative virtual reality experiences through its advanced products. It develops video-reality devices that allow users to engage in realistic gaming experiences while sleeping, utilizing various controllers, including hand and foot controllers, to facilitate interaction. By integrating virtual reality into everyday life, Diver-X aims to enhance the way individuals experience entertainment and relaxation.
Resilire
Venture Round in 2024
Resilire is a business specialising in supply chain risk management. It provides a platform that enables companies to centralise their supply chain data, site data, and risk data for effective mitigation of risks. The platform offers tools for collecting disaster-related information, establishing a control tower for oversight, visualising impact on maps, assessing disaster situations, and constructing business continuity management systems. This facilitates efficient organisation and sharing of corporate data internally.
GenerativeX
Seed Round in 2024
GenerativeX is an IT company focused on advancing business growth through artificial intelligence. It specializes in AI application development and consulting, offering a comprehensive generative AI platform that integrates system development and strategic guidance. By enabling businesses to implement digital transformation effectively, GenerativeX provides a seamless approach to harnessing the potential of generative AI technologies. Its services are designed to support organizations in navigating both technological and business challenges, ensuring they can leverage AI for enhanced operational efficiency and innovation.
Qibitech
Venture Round in 2024
Qibitech is a technology company focused on developing advanced robotic solutions and remote control services. It has created HATS, a system that allows a human operator to remotely enhance the functionality of robots, thereby improving their flexibility and efficiency. In addition to HATS, Qibitech offers a platform for integrating operational data with business improvement systems. The company specializes in contract development, provides research reports on technological trends and patents, and offers technical consulting related to intelligent robots and Internet of Things systems. By leveraging its expertise, Qibitech aims to help customers address their specific challenges and enhance their operational capabilities.
HarvestX is a technology company that focuses on developing robotic solutions for the agricultural sector, specifically targeting the challenges of indoor vertical farming. Originating from a project at the University of Tokyo, the company aims to enhance fruit production through automation. HarvestX specializes in creating automated pollination robots, addressing a significant challenge in fruit cultivation. Its technology utilizes a depth camera and advanced image processing algorithms to identify flowers and fruits, facilitating effective pollination and harvesting. By implementing these innovations, HarvestX seeks to alleviate the labor shortages in agriculture and ensure a consistent and stable food supply.
Malme is a technology-driven company specializing in 3D technology, architecture, civil engineering, and construction. It provides comprehensive support for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Construction Information Management (CIM) operations, with a team of experienced engineers offering construction consulting services. The company's mission is to 'update civil engineering' by continually innovating and improving processes. Malme's services aid in construction project planning and execution, leveraging advanced 3D technology and architectural expertise. Additionally, the company has developed an AI chat-type knowledge management system to assist civil engineers in searching and referencing specialized information, enhancing efficiency and knowledge sharing within teams.
SOUNDRAW
Venture Round in 2024
SOUNDRAW is an AI-powered music generation platform that enables users to generate and produce royalty-free music for video projects. Founded in 2020 and based in Minato, Japan, the platform lets creators select mood, genre, and length, generating songs in seconds and allowing further customization to fit content. The software uses AI to create musical phrases and provides an intuitive interface to help musicians and video creators tailor tracks efficiently.
Alxtal
Venture Round in 2024
Alxtal is a tech company who optimize the development, design, and manufacturing processes of the manufacturing industry with IT and AI.
RevolKa is a biotechnology company that develops bio-based products and pharmaceuticals for the healthcare sector. It operates a protein engineering platform that blends evolutionary molecular biology with artificial intelligence to predict and evolve protein sequences, enabling multi-function optimization. This approach aims to accelerate the development of high-performance proteins beyond natural evolution, supporting therapeutics and vaccines through assisted protein engineering technology.
Owner's is a consultancy firm that supports corporate owners in realizing their strategic goals. They offer services including merger and acquisition advisory, asset management guidance, and succession planning.
Founded in 2019, Srush develops a sales engagement platform that automates tasks such as appointment management, customer data collection, and negotiation record creation. Its AI-driven tool analyzes sales activity data like emails and calendar negotiations to quantify relationships between sales personnel and customers.
Co-LABO MAKER
Series A in 2023
Co-LABO MAKER is a Japanese company that operates a sharing platform for laboratory equipment and related technologies. Founded in 2017 and based in Sendai, it enables researchers and laboratories to access underutilized tools at lower cost by matching equipment owners with users. The company supports experiments, prototyping, and the creation of samples, providing end-to-end assistance from planning and fundraising to implementation of research and development projects that utilize its technology. Through its platform, it aims to streamline access to resources and maximize utilization of laboratory assets, helping researchers advance projects without significant upfront investment.
Opt Fit is a fitness industry that provides fitness, wellness and health-care services.
HAKKI AFRICA
Series B in 2023
Founded in 2018, HAKKI AFRICA specializes in providing microfinance solutions for small businesses and gig workers across Africa. The company offers short-term loans and credit-scoring technology, empowering local financial institutions to assess creditworthiness and provide funding.
iSiP is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to enhance the drug discovery process. It aims to accelerate pharmaceutical pipelines and facilitate new drug creation by providing an efficient system for both industry and academic institutions.
Carnot
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Carnot is a technology company that specializes in developing large language models to enhance human productivity. Its core product is a cloud-based data engineering platform, which employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to automate and optimize data transformation processes. This platform streamlines data pipelines, allowing businesses to efficiently ingest, clean, and transform data from diverse sources into valuable insights for data analysis and informed decision-making, thereby accelerating the process.
Magic Shields
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2019 and based in Hamamatsu City, Japan, Magic Shields specializes in manufacturing innovative flooring materials designed to reduce fall-related injuries. Their flagship product, COROYAWA, combines walking stability with shock absorption, aiming to decrease the global incidence of fractures caused by falls.
Tané is a "Crypto Builders Incubator". We intend to contribute to the crypto/Web3 ecosystem by leveraging the experience and expertise gained from developing and investing in web businesses and applications.
Degas enhances African smallholder farmers' livelihood by supplying high-quality seeds and fertilizers. It uses proprietary credit scoring for each farmer, enabling access to inputs on credit. With over 15,000 farmers served and 60 field agents using an in-house app for data aggregation and visualization, Degas collects around 1.2 million data points to assess farmers' creditworthiness.
Owner's
Seed Round in 2023
Owner's is a consultancy firm that supports corporate owners in realizing their strategic goals. They offer services including merger and acquisition advisory, asset management guidance, and succession planning.
Credify
Venture Round in 2022
Credify Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing a blockchain protocol for verifying the reputation of individuals across various platforms. The company offers serviceX, a technology that enables enterprises in sectors such as banking and e-commerce to integrate their products and services within complementary ecosystems. This system allows users to share their verified personal information securely during onboarding, while maintaining control over their data. By leveraging this innovative approach, Credify helps businesses in Japan and Southeast Asia significantly reduce client acquisition costs and enhances the ethical generation of leads, prioritizing user privacy. The market for data sharing is projected to reach $370 billion by 2023, positioning Credify as a key player in transforming lead generation practices.
Uplift Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Uplift Labs is a Palo Alto-based company that develops AI-powered motion analysis technology to help people move better and reduce injuries. Its platform provides in-depth kinematic analyses to assess movement performance across sports, fitness, and everyday life. Using proprietary deep learning models, the system analyzes movement to support performance improvements for professional teams, healthcare organizations, and individuals. The company translates complex movement data into actionable insights for training, rehab, and injury prevention, enabling users to optimize technique and reduce risk.
Dataseed
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Dataseed is a technology company that specializes in developing software for the collection and analysis of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. By leveraging a multicultural environment, Dataseed aids clients in enhancing their ESG scores through a systematic approach to gathering and aggregating data from various departments and trading entities. The company's solution focuses on improving ESG management by effectively collecting, analyzing, and simulating relevant corporate data, enabling organizations to better assess and manage their ESG performance.
SOUNDRAW is an AI-powered music generation platform that enables users to generate and produce royalty-free music for video projects. Founded in 2020 and based in Minato, Japan, the platform lets creators select mood, genre, and length, generating songs in seconds and allowing further customization to fit content. The software uses AI to create musical phrases and provides an intuitive interface to help musicians and video creators tailor tracks efficiently.
Opt Fit
Seed Round in 2022
Opt Fit is a fitness industry that provides fitness, wellness and health-care services.
Tippsy is an online e-commerce platform dedicated to promoting a modern lifestyle centered around Japanese sake. The company offers over 200 bottles of sake on its product pages, featuring visual metrics to simplify the selection process for consumers. Additionally, Tippsy provides a monthly subscription service called Tippsy Sake Box, which delivers three mini bottles each month, allowing subscribers to explore the diverse flavors and characteristics of different brews. By democratizing access to a wide selection of sake and providing comprehensive information, Tippsy aims to shift the perception of sake from an exotic, cheap spirit often only consumed at restaurants to a sophisticated beverage with a rich cultural heritage comparable to wine.
HAKKI AFRICA
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, HAKKI AFRICA specializes in providing microfinance solutions for small businesses and gig workers across Africa. The company offers short-term loans and credit-scoring technology, empowering local financial institutions to assess creditworthiness and provide funding.
Uplift Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Uplift Labs is a Palo Alto-based company that develops AI-powered motion analysis technology to help people move better and reduce injuries. Its platform provides in-depth kinematic analyses to assess movement performance across sports, fitness, and everyday life. Using proprietary deep learning models, the system analyzes movement to support performance improvements for professional teams, healthcare organizations, and individuals. The company translates complex movement data into actionable insights for training, rehab, and injury prevention, enabling users to optimize technique and reduce risk.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2019, Menou specializes in AI-driven visual inspection software. Their proprietary deep learning technology mimics human inspector techniques to maintain product quality without specialized human intervention.
Resilire
Seed Round in 2021
Resilire is a business specialising in supply chain risk management. It provides a platform that enables companies to centralise their supply chain data, site data, and risk data for effective mitigation of risks. The platform offers tools for collecting disaster-related information, establishing a control tower for oversight, visualising impact on maps, assessing disaster situations, and constructing business continuity management systems. This facilitates efficient organisation and sharing of corporate data internally.
Telexistence
Series A in 2021
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.
Canly
Venture Round in 2021
Canly offers a cloud-based store management platform that centralizes information about retail stores. The platform enables simultaneous editing, organization, analysis, and dissemination of store data across locations, and supports horizontal comparisons between stores. By streamlining information workflows and reducing manual efforts, Canly helps retailers lower management and operating costs and improve account operations.
Datagusto
Seed Round in 2021
Datagusto is a developer of an advanced data analysis platform that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate real-time insights for businesses. The company's innovative tool allows users to conduct complex data analyses by simply entering their data and selecting from predefined analysis templates, referred to as recipes. This approach streamlines the data analysis process, making it accessible to users without extensive data science expertise. By providing a user-friendly interface for advanced analysis, Datagusto enables clients to quickly derive insights that inform critical business decisions, enhancing their ability to respond to market demands and optimize operations.
Anplat is a bioinformatics company specializing in developing and operating life science data analysis systems. It offers an intuitive platform for various data analysis methods, accelerating global research by digitizing survey methods and enabling collaborative use.
SOUNDRAW
Seed Round in 2021
SOUNDRAW is an AI-powered music generation platform that enables users to generate and produce royalty-free music for video projects. Founded in 2020 and based in Minato, Japan, the platform lets creators select mood, genre, and length, generating songs in seconds and allowing further customization to fit content. The software uses AI to create musical phrases and provides an intuitive interface to help musicians and video creators tailor tracks efficiently.
BlueBlaze
Venture Round in 2021
BlueBlaze provides online business school, career autonomy support media, basic knowledge of career building, case studies that serve as role models, and original research reports.
Senseye, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing innovative smart contact lenses capable of non-invasively recording and analyzing information from users. These contact lenses are designed to infer human emotions, thoughts, and health states, thereby assisting in various applications such as market research, disease diagnosis, and early detection of medical conditions like strokes and heart attacks. By utilizing novel measurements of ocular physiology, Senseye aims to quantify cognitive abilities and psychological well-being, providing valuable insights into vital signs, attention, cognitive load, and fatigue. The company is committed to advancing technology that enhances emotional responses and mental health diagnostics, enabling clinicians to offer personalized care and effectively track patient outcomes over time.
Uplift Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Uplift Labs is a Palo Alto-based company that develops AI-powered motion analysis technology to help people move better and reduce injuries. Its platform provides in-depth kinematic analyses to assess movement performance across sports, fitness, and everyday life. Using proprietary deep learning models, the system analyzes movement to support performance improvements for professional teams, healthcare organizations, and individuals. The company translates complex movement data into actionable insights for training, rehab, and injury prevention, enabling users to optimize technique and reduce risk.
MFS, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in consumer lending services, primarily focusing on online mortgage offerings. Established in 2009, MFS simplifies the mortgage process by eliminating the need for customers to search for, apply for, or negotiate with traditional financial institutions. The company has garnered significant media attention and has been featured in prominent outlets such as NHK, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and Yomiuri Shimbun, highlighting its innovative approach to the mortgage industry in Japan.
Vivola is a data analytics technology company that specializes in AI-powered monitoring services for women's health. The company operates an infertility treatment platform designed to address various health concerns throughout different life stages, including infertility, postpartum care, menopause, and gynecological diseases. Vivola’s platform enhances the fertility treatment experience by providing evidence-based treatment data, allowing women to create personalized treatment plans. By optimizing treatment processes and reducing the need for hospital visits, Vivola aims to improve access to fertility care and support women's health comprehensively.
Credify
Seed Round in 2020
Credify Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing a blockchain protocol for verifying the reputation of individuals across various platforms. The company offers serviceX, a technology that enables enterprises in sectors such as banking and e-commerce to integrate their products and services within complementary ecosystems. This system allows users to share their verified personal information securely during onboarding, while maintaining control over their data. By leveraging this innovative approach, Credify helps businesses in Japan and Southeast Asia significantly reduce client acquisition costs and enhances the ethical generation of leads, prioritizing user privacy. The market for data sharing is projected to reach $370 billion by 2023, positioning Credify as a key player in transforming lead generation practices.
Cocon
Venture Round in 2020
Cocon, Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in cyber security services. Founded in 2013, the company originally operated under the name Panda Graphics, Inc. until rebranding in May 2015. Cocon provides a crowdsourcing platform that facilitates the production of animation content and offers voice work services. Additionally, it delivers motion production services and develops solutions for motion capture technology. The company's focus is on enhancing security measures for businesses, employing advanced technologies to protect data and improve security diagnostics across various sectors, including connected cars and industrial systems. Through its diverse offerings, Cocon aims to help organizations operate efficiently while mitigating information security risks.
Founded in 2018, Kea specializes in automated ordering software for restaurants. Its flagship product, kea Voice, efficiently handles phone orders, enabling restaurants to focus on food preparation and customer service.
Tafdata
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Osaka, Japan in 2019, Tafdata specializes in web application development and artificial intelligence solutions for athletes and coaches across various sports. Their flagship service, Tennis Labo, enables students to integrate video analysis into their training by capturing footage. Tafdata offers tailored coaching services using AI algorithms like skeletal recognition and spatiotemporal analysis.
Koska Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and operating an online dashboard named GenKan. This platform facilitates the acquisition of real-time data and provides accurate cost accounting and analysis. The company focuses on automating cost calculations within Internet of Things (IoT) systems, ensuring precision and efficiency in financial assessments.
Fuku Inc. is a software development company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in creating solutions for researchers in the life sciences sector, focusing on streamlining literature research processes. Its primary product, Sophiscope, is a platform that employs natural language processing and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of research activities. By enabling researchers to filter searches based on specific needs and compare multiple studies, Fuku aims to alleviate the challenges associated with literature research, allowing scientists to concentrate on their core research tasks.
WATASHIHA
Seed Round in 2020
WATASHIHA is a digital marketing company that provides web app development, artificial intelligence, and brand marketing services.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2019, Menou specializes in AI-driven visual inspection software. Their proprietary deep learning technology mimics human inspector techniques to maintain product quality without specialized human intervention.
Medmain is a technology company that develops software for pathology diagnosis. It offers PidPort, an AI-driven platform for rapid pathology analysis and remote telepathology consultations, and Medteria, an online education portal for medical students. The cloud-based platform supports deep learning–driven screening, secure storage, and remote diagnostics to help medical institutions and professionals enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency and improve patient care. Founded in 2018 and based in Fukuoka, Japan, with offices in Tokyo and the United States, Medmain focuses on expanding access to expert pathology services through technology.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, Jij specializes in algorithm development and consulting. It leverages cutting-edge hardware and research methods like Ising machines and quantum annealing to develop optimization technologies for solving complex industrial problems that are traditionally difficult to compute.
Corpy&Co., Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of artificial intelligence systems aimed at enhancing safety and equality. The company focuses on research and development of explainable AI and quality assurance technologies, which ensure that AI systems are interpretable and their quality can be verified across various applications. Corpy&Co. offers solutions tailored for mission-critical sectors such as healthcare, automotive, and education, enabling businesses to effectively deploy AI technologies according to their specific requirements. Through its innovative algorithms and robust frameworks, the company addresses the challenges of AI robustness against external attacks while promoting the understanding of AI decision-making processes.
Sportip
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Sportip specializes in developing motion analysis systems and applications for trainers and therapists. Its platform enables efficient instruction and posture analysis, providing personalized coaching based on individual movement data.
New Innovations
Seed Round in 2020
New Innovations Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and developing AI-based robots for cafes. Their flagship product, √C, is an unmanned cafe robot equipped with demand forecast capabilities. This robot aims to provide coffee tailored to customers' taste preferences, busyness, physical condition, and mood, reducing waiting times and enabling more efficient operations for cafes. The company has secured funding from investors such as Zashid Capital and DEEPCORE, totaling 70 million yen in July 2019. New Innovations is currently collaborating with Nankai Electric Railway to install √C at Namba Station/Namba Skyo for demonstration experiments starting August 1, 2019.
Prevu3D
Seed Round in 2020
PreVu3D Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing cloud-based interactive 3D visualization and modeling software. The company's technology focuses on creating photorealistic digital twins of real-life environments, enabling users to scan, capture, and edit three-dimensional models. PreVu3D's intuitive platform allows for easy collaboration and sharing of these models, facilitating enhanced understanding and interaction within virtual spaces. Its software is particularly tailored to support Reality Capture technologies, making it a valuable tool for various industries seeking to improve practices and streamline workflows through advanced 3D visualization.
SOUNDRAW
Seed Round in 2020
SOUNDRAW is an AI-powered music generation platform that enables users to generate and produce royalty-free music for video projects. Founded in 2020 and based in Minato, Japan, the platform lets creators select mood, genre, and length, generating songs in seconds and allowing further customization to fit content. The software uses AI to create musical phrases and provides an intuitive interface to help musicians and video creators tailor tracks efficiently.
Mantra Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2020 that focuses on developing and operating a multilingual translation platform, specifically designed for the manga industry. The company's primary product is a specialized translation engine that facilitates the seamless delivery of comics across language barriers for publishers. By integrating various technological solutions, Mantra streamlines the translation workflow and enables simultaneous distribution, thus enhancing accessibility for manga enthusiasts globally. Through its innovative approach, Mantra aims to reduce linguistic barriers and enrich the experience of manga readers around the world.
ChillStack
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, ChillStack specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity. It offers services such as fraud detection for smartphone and consumer games, web vulnerability diagnosis, and AI security research & development.
Credify
Seed Round in 2020
Credify Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing a blockchain protocol for verifying the reputation of individuals across various platforms. The company offers serviceX, a technology that enables enterprises in sectors such as banking and e-commerce to integrate their products and services within complementary ecosystems. This system allows users to share their verified personal information securely during onboarding, while maintaining control over their data. By leveraging this innovative approach, Credify helps businesses in Japan and Southeast Asia significantly reduce client acquisition costs and enhances the ethical generation of leads, prioritizing user privacy. The market for data sharing is projected to reach $370 billion by 2023, positioning Credify as a key player in transforming lead generation practices.
DeepEyeVision
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, DeepEyeVision specializes in cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions for ophthalmological image diagnosis support. Its platform uses AI to analyze medical images, aiding in the detection of eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Smile Robotics
Seed Round in 2020
Smile Robotics is a Tokyo-based robotics company established in 2019 that develops AI-powered serving robots for the restaurant industry. Its solutions are designed to perform automatic serving tasks and handle dishes, with capabilities to move items between service areas and prep spaces. The company also develops integrated shelf-transfer robotics that can prepare multiple shelves and load items onto shelves without waiting for a dedicated robot, enabling more efficient indoor operations. The robots emphasize autonomous movement and safety for use in dining environments, leveraging AI recognition technology to navigate and manage tasks within micro-logistics settings in restaurants. The firm focuses on practical, scalable automation to improve efficiency in front- and back-of-house workflows.
Graffity
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo in 2017, Graffity develops augmented reality (AR) applications that enhance communication and entertainment. Its flagship product is an AR fighting game designed to provide global AR experiences, enriching everyday life with features like AR battle, text/image sharing, and real-space image projection.
UTU Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
UTU Technologies develops trust infrastructure to enable safer, more reliable interactions on sharing platforms and Web3 applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, the company builds systems that tokenize data, govern access, and provide AI-powered curation of trust signals from users' networks to connect, send, swap, stake, and borrow with confidence. It creates incentives for users to endorse service providers and to build verifiable reputations, enabling more trustworthy exchanges and reducing manipulation. The platform focuses on starting with web applications and expanding into decentralized finance and other online interactions, delivering a scalable framework for trust that supports both traditional and blockchain-enabled services.
New Innovations
Seed Round in 2019
New Innovations Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and developing AI-based robots for cafes. Their flagship product, √C, is an unmanned cafe robot equipped with demand forecast capabilities. This robot aims to provide coffee tailored to customers' taste preferences, busyness, physical condition, and mood, reducing waiting times and enabling more efficient operations for cafes. The company has secured funding from investors such as Zashid Capital and DEEPCORE, totaling 70 million yen in July 2019. New Innovations is currently collaborating with Nankai Electric Railway to install √C at Namba Station/Namba Skyo for demonstration experiments starting August 1, 2019.
Instalimb
Venture Round in 2019
Instalimb, Inc. is a pioneering company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development of low-cost 3D printed prosthetics and orthotics. Leveraging advanced 3D-CAD, 3D printing, and machine learning technologies, Instalimb aims to revolutionize the prosthetics industry by significantly reducing production costs and delivery times. The company utilizes an innovative algorithm that enhances design efficiency, allowing for the creation of customized prosthetic devices tailored to individual needs. This cutting-edge approach not only makes prosthetics more accessible to amputees but also represents a significant advancement in the field of assistive technology. As the world's first business dedicated to 3D printed prostheses, Instalimb is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals requiring these essential devices.
Founded in 2018, Kea specializes in automated ordering software for restaurants. Its flagship product, kea Voice, efficiently handles phone orders, enabling restaurants to focus on food preparation and customer service.
Markable Creators
Series A in 2019
Markable Creators leverages AI-powered computer vision to enable social visual discovery shopping. It bridges the gap between social content and e-commerce by allowing viewers to shop clothing seen in videos across various platforms. The company offers a fully-automated solution, connecting with major global e-commerce platforms and live on prominent Asian social content platforms.
Founded in Japan in 2017, Babel is a technology company that specializes in video media provision. It leverages AI and machine learning technologies to create innovative business solutions and offers a cloud-based sales analysis tool.
UTU Technologies
Seed Round in 2018
UTU Technologies develops trust infrastructure to enable safer, more reliable interactions on sharing platforms and Web3 applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, the company builds systems that tokenize data, govern access, and provide AI-powered curation of trust signals from users' networks to connect, send, swap, stake, and borrow with confidence. It creates incentives for users to endorse service providers and to build verifiable reputations, enabling more trustworthy exchanges and reducing manipulation. The platform focuses on starting with web applications and expanding into decentralized finance and other online interactions, delivering a scalable framework for trust that supports both traditional and blockchain-enabled services.
Telexistence
Series A in 2018
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.
Liaro
Venture Round in 2018
Liaro Inc., based in Japan, specializes in providing artificial intelligence-powered services tailored for the apparel industry. The company develops a technology platform that utilizes deep learning and machine learning to address specific operational challenges faced by retailers, including convenience stores, supermarkets, and apparel businesses. Liaro's offerings include a product recommendation engine and a computer vision system that tags clothing, aimed at reducing costs while enhancing accuracy and efficiency. By enabling clients to make informed strategic decisions, Liaro helps minimize inventory shortages and excess, ultimately increasing operational efficiency.
Builder.ai
Series A in 2018
Builder.ai is a software platform that simplifies the process of building and operating applications and websites through the use of artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a solution that enables enterprises, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to create, manage, and scale their software projects without needing technical skills or programming knowledge. Its primary offering, Builder, manages the entire development process, while CloudOps provides automation, financial oversight, and transparency for cloud infrastructure management. This innovative approach allows users to efficiently navigate the complexities of software development, making it accessible to a wider audience.
schemeverge
Seed Round in 2018
schemeverge is a creator of a platform for travel support created to aid travelers with their various individual needs and demands. The products and services provided by their business enable customers to address a variety of traffic congestion concerns while also assisting in the motorization transformation of urban societies. They offer local businesses a platform Horai so they can comprehend client demand, offer pertinent services and information, and enhance the customer experience.
Medmain
Seed Round in 2018
Medmain is a technology company that develops software for pathology diagnosis. It offers PidPort, an AI-driven platform for rapid pathology analysis and remote telepathology consultations, and Medteria, an online education portal for medical students. The cloud-based platform supports deep learning–driven screening, secure storage, and remote diagnostics to help medical institutions and professionals enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency and improve patient care. Founded in 2018 and based in Fukuoka, Japan, with offices in Tokyo and the United States, Medmain focuses on expanding access to expert pathology services through technology.
UsideU, Inc. is a technology firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled digital dispatch services. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes reinforcement learning technologies to create innovative solutions aimed at addressing the service worker shortage faced by various industries. UsideU's platform facilitates remote communication and multi-modal automated interactions, enabling effective collaboration between human agents and robotic systems. Its products are designed to enhance the efficiency of customer service operations, particularly in the context of sales and guidance, by incorporating advanced features such as voice, touch, and facial recognition. The company's efforts are particularly relevant in light of demographic challenges, such as declining birth rates and an aging population, as well as increasing inbound demand for services.
VAAK Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence (AI) software tailored for security, automation, and analytical purposes. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, VAAK develops innovative solutions such as VAAK EYE, which analyzes images from security cameras to detect suspicious behavior and sends real-time alerts to prevent shoplifting. Additionally, VAAKPAY serves as an integrated AI solution that enhances operational efficiency, reduces fraud, and conducts in-store analysis. The company's technology not only focuses on crime prevention but also provides marketing insights by analyzing customer purchasing behavior, considering factors such as demographics and product returns. Through its advanced video analysis capabilities, VAAK aims to support retail businesses in improving security and optimizing customer engagement.
User Local
Venture Round in 2018
User Local, Inc. is a Tokyo-based software firm established in 2005 that specializes in the development of data analysis tools and artificial intelligence technologies. The company focuses on creating various analytical solutions for site creators and marketers, including tools for web marketing, social media analysis, and media analysis. Its product lineup features User Insight for web marketing support, Social Insight for social media analytics, and Media Insight for media analysis. Additionally, User Local offers services such as heat map analysis, text mining, and AI-driven future forecasting. The company also manages an artificial intelligence chatbot, enhancing its capabilities in providing comprehensive data-driven solutions.
EmbodyMe
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo in 2016, EmbodyMe specializes in developing innovative mobile applications that leverage deep learning and virtual reality technologies. Its flagship products include Xpression, which generates realistic fake videos using deep facial expressions of celebrities, and EmbodyMe, a platform creating 3D model avatars that mimic users' movements in VR space based on hand gestures.
Laboratik Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing and operating the Smart bot A platform, which utilizes natural language processing technology to facilitate real-time analysis and engagement within organizations. The platform offers features that assess communication dynamics among team members, including the ability to measure and visualize communication patterns, detect biases, and analyze emotional tones in chat conversations. Additionally, it enables users to automatically collect and organize comments tagged during discussions, fostering idea sharing and collaboration. Laboratik's mission is to enhance human creativity and productivity by transforming workplace interactions through innovative solutions.
New Innovations Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and developing AI-based robots for cafes. Their flagship product, √C, is an unmanned cafe robot equipped with demand forecast capabilities. This robot aims to provide coffee tailored to customers' taste preferences, busyness, physical condition, and mood, reducing waiting times and enabling more efficient operations for cafes. The company has secured funding from investors such as Zashid Capital and DEEPCORE, totaling 70 million yen in July 2019. New Innovations is currently collaborating with Nankai Electric Railway to install √C at Namba Station/Namba Skyo for demonstration experiments starting August 1, 2019.
RevolKa is a biotechnology company that develops bio-based products and pharmaceuticals for the healthcare sector. It operates a protein engineering platform that blends evolutionary molecular biology with artificial intelligence to predict and evolve protein sequences, enabling multi-function optimization. This approach aims to accelerate the development of high-performance proteins beyond natural evolution, supporting therapeutics and vaccines through assisted protein engineering technology.