Nonpi
Venture Round in 2022
Nonpi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2003 that specializes in catering services primarily for the corporate sector. The company optimizes the use of company cafeterias and other idle kitchen assets to deliver a variety of food solutions, including cooked meals, lunch boxes, and customized food boxes. Nonpi also engages in food retailing, developing food and technology that can be exported globally, alongside offering food delivery and cafe planning and management services. By providing healthy and delicious meal options tailored to clients' needs, Nonpi aims to enhance the dining experience within corporate environments.
HIDEOUT CLUB
Venture Round in 2020
HIDEOUT CLUB is a members-only app that allows users to locate and purchase drinks at carefully selected bars. For 1,500 yen per month, HIDEOUT CLUB offers a subscription service that allows users to manage the whiskey they drink on the app and enjoy a drink every day at a partner bar.
BPM Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in building maintenance services. It offers a range of solutions including construction supervision, management, and maintenance consulting, primarily serving the construction and real estate sectors. BPM also develops and sells cloud-based building maintenance management software, which integrates real-time information from the field with site reporting tools, enhancing project management efficiency. Additionally, the company operates contact centers to facilitate business inquiries for real estate management firms, store managers, construction companies, and craftsmen. Through its innovative platform, BPM enables project managers to visualize work site conditions remotely, streamlining workflows and improving operational oversight.
Social Interior
Series B in 2020
Social Interior operates a furniture subscription platform that enables customers to rent a range of furniture and home appliances for a defined period. Through its online platform, users can select items such as chairs, tables, storage units, sofas, and TV stands, and arrange delivery and return. The service covers planning, development, and operation of the subscription model and emphasizes sustainable use of furniture through reuse and rental to support environmental goals.
JOINS Inc. is an online careers network based in Tokyo, Japan, that connects jobseekers with employers in India. The company facilitates job searches, allowing individuals to build and post resumes while accessing valuable career information and advice. For employers, JOINS provides a suite of hiring tools that streamline the recruitment process, including job posting, resume searching, and candidate screening. Additionally, JOINS offers opportunities for part-time, remote work with local businesses across various sectors, such as marketing, sales, human resources, finance, and more. Membership registration is free, making it accessible for jobseekers and employers alike to engage in the job market effectively.
CO-NECT
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Japan in 2015, CO-NECT develops and markets a cloud-based online ordering system for users to place orders via smartphone or computer. The platform offers features such as order status tracking, data analysis, and seamless communication across devices, enabling restaurants and retailers to transition from analog to digital ordering systems.
Co-nect
Seed Round in 2020
Co-nect is a body maintenance service platform. They offer posture improvement and body pain-related services. For posture improvement, they offer hunchback and pelvic distortion services. For body pain such as stiff shoulders and back pain. They also guide flexibility maintenance and relieve the lack of exercise.
Knowledge Merchants Works
Series B in 2020
Knowledge Merchants Works Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in human resources consulting and solutions tailored for the store service industry in Japan. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing managerial and leadership capabilities through its management training programs, which are rooted in organization theory. It also evaluates employee sentiments and workplace conditions to provide effective strategies for revitalizing stores and improving overall productivity. Knowledge Merchants Works offers innovative products such as the “Juku” series, aimed at fostering the next generation of store service leaders through business and organizational transformation projects. Additionally, the “Hata” application series is designed to enhance store productivity, contributing to the company's commitment to advancing the store service sector.