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.
Soundraw
Venture Round in 2024
Soundraw Inc. is a company based in Minato, Japan, that specializes in the development and operation of an AI-powered music generation platform. Founded in 2020, Soundraw offers a unique solution for video creators by allowing them to generate royalty-free music tailored to their specific needs. Users can select various parameters, such as mood, genre, and song length, and the platform's artificial intelligence generates customized music in seconds. The software features an intuitive user interface that enables further customization of the generated songs, making it easier for musicians and content creators to produce high-quality music effortlessly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Soundraw Inc. is a company based in Minato, Japan, that specializes in the development and operation of an AI-powered music generation platform. Founded in 2020, Soundraw offers a unique solution for video creators by allowing them to generate royalty-free music tailored to their specific needs. Users can select various parameters, such as mood, genre, and song length, and the platform's artificial intelligence generates customized music in seconds. The software features an intuitive user interface that enables further customization of the generated songs, making it easier for musicians and content creators to produce high-quality music effortlessly.
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.
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.
Soundraw
Seed Round in 2021
Soundraw Inc. is a company based in Minato, Japan, that specializes in the development and operation of an AI-powered music generation platform. Founded in 2020, Soundraw offers a unique solution for video creators by allowing them to generate royalty-free music tailored to their specific needs. Users can select various parameters, such as mood, genre, and song length, and the platform's artificial intelligence generates customized music in seconds. The software features an intuitive user interface that enables further customization of the generated songs, making it easier for musicians and content creators to produce high-quality music effortlessly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jij Inc. is a Tokyo-based optimization startup founded in 2018, specializing in algorithm development and consulting. The company focuses on creating advanced quantum technologies, particularly in the realm of annealing, to tackle complex industrial challenges that traditional computational methods struggle to address. By employing innovative hardware and research techniques, such as Ising machines and quantum annealing, Jij is developing an optimization computation platform aimed at solving combinatorial optimization problems. One of its notable projects includes Jij-Cloud, an enterprise optimization cloud-based middleware designed to facilitate the advancement of smart cities. Through its efforts, Jij aims to provide clients with access to next-generation quantum annealing technology, ultimately enhancing their problem-solving capabilities.
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.
Soundraw
Seed Round in 2020
Soundraw Inc. is a company based in Minato, Japan, that specializes in the development and operation of an AI-powered music generation platform. Founded in 2020, Soundraw offers a unique solution for video creators by allowing them to generate royalty-free music tailored to their specific needs. Users can select various parameters, such as mood, genre, and song length, and the platform's artificial intelligence generates customized music in seconds. The software features an intuitive user interface that enables further customization of the generated songs, making it easier for musicians and content creators to produce high-quality music effortlessly.
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.
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.
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.
Babel Inc., established in Japan on August 25, 2017, specializes in video media solutions. It develops a video advertising platform that leverages AI and machine learning for targeted smartphone-based campaigns, empowering businesses to create and execute digital marketing strategies independently. Additionally, Babel offers a cloud-based sales analysis tool to facilitate business growth through data-driven insights.
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
EmbodyMe, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing mobile applications that leverage deep learning to enhance visual communication. Its flagship products, Xpression and EmbodyMe, utilize advanced techniques such as neural rendering and 3D dense face tracking. Xpression generates realistic video content by capturing and reproducing the facial expressions of users, while EmbodyMe creates 3D avatar models that can mimic movements and expressions based on user inputs, enabling immersive interactions in virtual reality environments. The company's innovations aim to transform how individuals create and experience visual content in both digital and virtual spaces.
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.