DNX Ventures

DNX Ventures, founded in 2011 and based in San Mateo, California, is a private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage B2B startups primarily in the United States and Japan. The firm specializes in Series A and B funding, targeting sectors such as SaaS/cloud, cybersecurity, deep tech, sustainability, hardware, retail, and finance. By leveraging an extensive network of CXOs from global conglomerates, DNX Ventures has facilitated over 100 partnerships between startups and Fortune 500 companies, helping these emerging businesses validate their product-market fit and accelerate growth. Additionally, DNX Ventures manages investment funds that focus on computer hardware, B2B, and cybersecurity sectors, reinforcing its commitment to supporting innovative technologies and scalable business models.

Mitch Kitamura

Managing Partner

Akira Kurabayashi

Managing Partner and Head of Japan

Yo Kurabayashi

Managing Partner

Hiro Rio Maeda

Managing Partner

Quaeed Motiwala

Managing Partner

Eva Nahari

Principal

215 past transactions

Spacely

Venture Round in 2022
Spacely, Inc. is a cloud software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the development of tools for creating, editing, and managing virtual reality (VR) content, particularly through the use of 360-degree photography. Spacely's platform provides an intuitive interface that caters to various sectors, including real estate, tourism, art exhibitions, retail, and dining. This enables users to easily produce and modify VR content for diverse applications. Formerly known as 3D Stylee, the company rebranded in April 2018 to reflect its focus on innovative VR solutions, while also offering an application programming interface (API) for businesses to develop their own VR services.

Ghost Security

Series A in 2022
Ghost Security provides the standard in application security for modern enterprises.

Roq.ad

Series A in 2022
Roq.ad specializes in identity resolution technology, providing tailored mobile audience targeting solutions for advertisers. The company's innovative approach creates a comprehensive "Identity Graph" by accurately linking digital devices to individuals and households, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of digital marketing. Originally launched in Germany, Roq.ad has expanded its enterprise SaaS offerings across Europe and into the United States, focusing on delivering precise identity mapping solutions. Following a strategic split in 2018, the company has concentrated on its core enterprise business, leveraging its expertise to serve various clients. Roq.ad operates teams in multiple locations, including Berlin, Poznan, Vilnius, and San Mateo, ensuring a global reach while maintaining a commitment to high-quality service.

Diligent Robotics

Series B in 2022
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing and manufacturing hospital service robots. Incorporated in 2017, the company focuses on creating advanced robotic systems that assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to dedicate more time to direct patient care. Their flagship product, Moxi, is designed to collaborate with human teams in dynamic environments, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance its ability to adapt to various situations. By integrating these robotic assistants into healthcare settings, Diligent Robotics aims to improve patient satisfaction, quality of service, and overall safety in hospitals.

Hubble

Series A in 2022
Cloud-based software specialized for contracts and other legal documents

Airhouse

Series A in 2022
Airhouse, Inc. offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution designed for e-commerce companies, utilizing a software platform that automates logistics operations. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Airhouse enables entrepreneurs to focus on their core business by streamlining the process of delivering products to customers. The platform integrates with Shopify accounts to analyze store data, providing a comprehensive view of business performance and customer locations. Brands are matched with optimal warehouses from Airhouse's partner network, ensuring quick inventory shipping. The company customizes each fulfillment setup to align with the specific needs and growth strategies of its clients. With a single dashboard, users gain real-time visibility into their inventory, allowing them to monitor stock levels and order statuses. Airhouse effectively manages the entire fulfillment process, from factory to front door, simplifying e-commerce logistics for direct-to-consumer businesses.

Bright Security

Series A in 2022
Bright Security, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in security software development for applications. The company offers innovative solutions such as NexDAST, a dynamic application security testing platform, and NexPLOIT, which integrates application security into the software development life cycle. These tools empower developers to detect, prioritize, and address security vulnerabilities early in the development process, enhancing the efficiency of DevSecOps without causing delays. Bright Security serves a diverse clientele, including sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and government. Additionally, the company has established offices in London, San Francisco, and Mostar, further extending its global reach.

WFHomie

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of employee engagement and culture-building platform designed to keep distributed teams connected and engaged. The company's platform features a wide range of fun virtual events and activities that bring teams together and power employee engagement, regardless of location, it creates consistent cultural experiences for diverse, distributed teams from onboarding and employee recognition, to team offsite, helping companies to attract and retain their top talent by keeping their employees happy, healthy, productive and engaged.

NetRise

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of the cloud-based platform intended to provide comprehensive insight into the many risks present in the firmware. The company's platform detects risks and associated artifacts clearly and concisely and specializes in continuous risk monitoring and analysis, enabling consultants, operators, and analysts alike to take appropriate action and begin to address the risks presented by firmware in their environment.

SOC Prime

Series A in 2021
SOC Prime is a cybersecurity company based in Wilmington, Delaware, that specializes in providing comprehensive information security solutions. Its offerings include SIEM use case development, anti-fraud measures, information security policy creation, and various aspects of risk management, including vulnerability assessments and web application security. The company operates the largest cross-platform cybersecurity content marketplace, utilized by over 6,000 security professionals from more than 3,000 organizations worldwide. SOC Prime focuses on enhancing threat detection through automation and actionable threat intelligence, which helps organizations defend against known and unknown cyber threats. Additionally, the company is committed to contributing to the open-source community while ensuring the effectiveness of its solutions across different sectors, including enterprises and government entities.

MedUp

Series A in 2021
MedUp, Inc. designs and develops a platform which connects patients and doctors. The platform offers booking of appointment and provides health information through the integration of physicians and trusted health facilities. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Commune

Series A in 2021
Commune is a community platform designed to enhance user engagement for companies utilizing SaaS and subscription models. It serves as a co-creation marketing tool that facilitates the acquisition and application of user insights within a community environment. By allowing companies to centralize their communication, Commune improves efficiency and interaction with users, ultimately aiming to reduce churn rates. The platform also offers features such as single sign-on (SSO) integration with member databases and incentive systems that reward users for sharing valuable information. This encourages active participation and fosters communication between companies and their users. Additionally, Commune supports the analysis of user interactions, which can be used alongside marketing automation and customer relationship management tools to drive continuous improvement.

Resilire

Seed Round in 2021
The management service for Supply-chain risks.

Quark.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Customers want rapid fixes, but Customer Support remains broken for most enterprises who face huge support costs, low agent productivity and undetected duplicate issues. Quark is an Autonomous Support platform that interprets customer support issues to recommend resolutions automatically, skyrocketing agent productivity and enhancing customer experience. No need to figure out what to search for, search and then read lengthy documents. Quark does everything for you. The Quark platform (SaaS) that uses Deep Learning, classical NLP and Computer Vision to provide high accuracy at the lowest cost of ownership. For a quick demo of Quark -- https://youtu.be/mSoBaXbmXN0 .

Mitiga

Series A in 2021
Mitiga, Ltd designs, develops, and offers hybrid managed security services for hybrid cloud environments. The company's solution includes managed services for email, endpoints, network, cloud attacks, database info, and website. The company's services includes incident response, breach readiness, and emergency assitance. The company is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

Mitiga

Series A in 2021
Mitiga, Ltd designs, develops, and offers hybrid managed security services for hybrid cloud environments. The company's solution includes managed services for email, endpoints, network, cloud attacks, database info, and website. The company's services includes incident response, breach readiness, and emergency assitance. The company is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

MacroMeta

Series A in 2021
Macrometa Corporation is an information technology company that provides a geo-distributed data as a service platform, focusing on real-time, low-latency applications across multiple cloud environments and edge computing. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, Macrometa operates globally with facilities in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pune, India. The company's platform enables distributed global stream processing and supports a wide range of applications, including online gaming, Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions, and event-driven architectures. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Macrometa facilitates the development of large-scale distributed systems, allowing clients to enhance the performance of data-driven web and mobile applications through its serverless cloud infrastructure. With a network of 175 edge data centers worldwide, Macrometa ensures instant data access and processing capabilities for its users.

Yamori

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a cloud-based real estate management software intended to assist real estate owners in centrally managing the income and expenditure of their properties. The company's platform assists real estate owners in managing the monthly income and expenditure of the property they own, related documents and communication with the management company, enabling property owners and corporates to collect and manage rent on various properties efficiently.

Query

Seed Round in 2021
Query.AI, Inc. develops a cloud-based virtual analyst application aimed at enhancing information technology and security data management. Founded in 2017 and based in Brookings, South Dakota, the company offers a decentralized data access and analysis solution that facilitates security investigations across various platforms without the need for data duplication. Its browser-based platform allows analysts to conduct real-time investigations efficiently, providing centralized insights while minimizing costs associated with security information and event management. This innovative approach streamlines the investigative process, making it more effective for clients in the field of cybersecurity.

Studist

Seed Round in 2021
Studist Corporation, founded in 2010 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing a cloud-based documentation tool designed to enhance knowledge sharing within businesses. The company has developed the platform "Teachme Biz," which enables the creation and management of standard work procedure manuals using images and videos. This platform facilitates the instant delivery and browsing of manuals, allowing employees to easily create and share business documentation by selecting visuals and adding descriptions. Studist aims to address the challenges of information transmission loss in enterprises, promoting a more efficient exchange of knowledge and fostering an environment where intellectual contributions are accessible to all.

Magic Moment

Series A in 2021
Magic Moment Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, offers consulting services focused on Revenue Operations and sales solutions. The company specializes in customer acquisition and success, aiming to unify business processes through the integration of data and technology. Additionally, Magic Moment provides insight board data processing and integration services, empowering businesses to make informed decisions.

Enpay

Series A in 2021
Developer of a SaaS-based fintech platform designed for cashless collection operations. The company's platform facilitates the flow of money, bills, and payments without exchanging paper or cash using a computer and smartphone, enabling users to carry out financial transactions digitally.

FLUX

Series A in 2021
FLUX Inc. is a digital marketing solutions provider based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, founded in 2018. The company offers the FLUX Header Bidding Solution, which enhances advertising revenue by facilitating fair competition among advertisers. This solution allows ad requests to be sent to multiple supply-side platforms and ad exchanges simultaneously, enabling a competitive bidding process that determines the highest bid for advertising space without prioritization. Additionally, FLUX provides FLUX LTV Analytics, a tool that utilizes customer data and machine learning to predict customer lifetime value (LTV) from limited datasets. Through these innovative solutions, FLUX aims to optimize the advertising process for its clients.

SafeGraph

Series B in 2021
SafeGraph Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in the collection, storage, and processing of data for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company develops a data platform that democratizes access to comprehensive datasets by integrating information from thousands of diverse sources. This platform classifies and verifies various business-related data, including names, addresses, industry classifications, and operational hours. By providing accurate records, SafeGraph enables organizations to gain insights into human movement and make informed decisions, ultimately assisting in addressing complex societal questions.

SafeGraph

Series B in 2021
SafeGraph Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in the collection, storage, and processing of data for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company develops a data platform that democratizes access to comprehensive datasets by integrating information from thousands of diverse sources. This platform classifies and verifies various business-related data, including names, addresses, industry classifications, and operational hours. By providing accurate records, SafeGraph enables organizations to gain insights into human movement and make informed decisions, ultimately assisting in addressing complex societal questions.

Upsider

Series B in 2021
We enable people to trust upsiders by organizing the world's B2B transactions.

CloudNatix

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of scalable hybrid and multicolored software products designed to be used for legacy and cloud-native applications. The company's platform monitors infrastructure utilization, automates optimization, across single and multiple cloud providers, and uses open-source technologies, enabling enterprises to adopt cloud environments efficiently.

Tsunagu.AI

Seed Round in 2020
Tsunagu.AI, Inc. is a company based in Chiyoda, Japan, founded in 2017, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven solutions for web development. Its primary product, Front-end.AI, is a low-code platform designed to assist web engineers by automating simple tasks involved in website creation. By integrating multiple machine learning models, including deep learning techniques, the software enhances user creativity and efficiency, allowing developers to focus on more complex aspects of web design. Tsunagu.AI aims to streamline the website development process, making it more accessible and efficient for engineers.

Bright Security

Seed Round in 2020
Bright Security, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in security software development for applications. The company offers innovative solutions such as NexDAST, a dynamic application security testing platform, and NexPLOIT, which integrates application security into the software development life cycle. These tools empower developers to detect, prioritize, and address security vulnerabilities early in the development process, enhancing the efficiency of DevSecOps without causing delays. Bright Security serves a diverse clientele, including sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and government. Additionally, the company has established offices in London, San Francisco, and Mostar, further extending its global reach.

Kakehashi

Venture Round in 2020
Kakehashi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications for the healthcare sector. Its primary focus is on managing health insurance claims and drug history for dispensing pharmacists, utilizing an iPad-based platform. Kakehashi aims to enhance the pharmacy experience by streamlining operations, such as automatically drafting patient records, which in turn improves patient satisfaction and supports work style reforms within pharmacies. As Japan faces an aging population, Kakehashi's initiatives are designed to contribute to the future of medical care, ensuring that the country's advanced healthcare system continues to support healthy life expectancy.

MacroMeta

Seed Round in 2020
Macrometa Corporation is an information technology company that provides a geo-distributed data as a service platform, focusing on real-time, low-latency applications across multiple cloud environments and edge computing. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, Macrometa operates globally with facilities in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pune, India. The company's platform enables distributed global stream processing and supports a wide range of applications, including online gaming, Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions, and event-driven architectures. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Macrometa facilitates the development of large-scale distributed systems, allowing clients to enhance the performance of data-driven web and mobile applications through its serverless cloud infrastructure. With a network of 175 edge data centers worldwide, Macrometa ensures instant data access and processing capabilities for its users.

Upsider

Venture Round in 2020
We enable people to trust upsiders by organizing the world's B2B transactions.

Commune

Series A in 2020
Commune is a community platform designed to enhance user engagement for companies utilizing SaaS and subscription models. It serves as a co-creation marketing tool that facilitates the acquisition and application of user insights within a community environment. By allowing companies to centralize their communication, Commune improves efficiency and interaction with users, ultimately aiming to reduce churn rates. The platform also offers features such as single sign-on (SSO) integration with member databases and incentive systems that reward users for sharing valuable information. This encourages active participation and fosters communication between companies and their users. Additionally, Commune supports the analysis of user interactions, which can be used alongside marketing automation and customer relationship management tools to drive continuous improvement.

Xica

Series D in 2020
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.

Stock

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of an information-sharing and task-management platform intended to eliminate the stress of information-sharing among non-IT companies around the world. The company's product features auto-preview, accidental deletion prevention, data encryption, automatic mail transfer functions, and data stocking among others, enabling businesses to increase operational efficiency.

Fieldguide

Seed Round in 2020
Fieldguide, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based automation and collaboration software tailored for audit and advisory firms. Founded in 2020 and based in Sacramento, California, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to digitize the entire project lifecycle. Its features include secure data requests, work plan management, reporting automation, and resource planning, which streamline workflow and improve collaboration between teams and clients. Additionally, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to standardize templates and facilitate efficient report creation. By automating repetitive tasks, Fieldguide enhances productivity, enabling firms to improve their operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Beatrust

Seed Round in 2020
Beatrust Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2020 that develops a collaboration application designed to enhance employee connectivity and collaboration within organizations. The platform enables employees to search for and access information about their colleagues, including skills, experiences, work content, and hobbies. By facilitating a better understanding of coworkers' capabilities, Beatrust aims to accelerate collaboration and drive innovation among teams.

Yesod

Seed Round in 2020
YESOD is a cloud-type service for management departments

MomentFeed

Private Equity Round in 2020
MomentFeed, Inc. develops a mobile customer experience management platform tailored for multi-location brands across various sectors, including automotive, banking, restaurants, retail, telecommunications, and travel. Founded in 2010 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a suite of tools designed to enhance local engagement and visibility. Its platform includes features such as a mobile storefront creator, social media management for neighborhood engagement, and reputation management to safeguard digital presence. MomentFeed's services also encompass proximity search optimization, which helps brands increase visibility in local discovery channels, driving customer traffic and revenue. Additionally, the company provides location data publishing, information solutions for brand websites, and services for aligning and cleaning up location data.

Mitiga

Seed Round in 2020
Mitiga, Ltd designs, develops, and offers hybrid managed security services for hybrid cloud environments. The company's solution includes managed services for email, endpoints, network, cloud attacks, database info, and website. The company's services includes incident response, breach readiness, and emergency assitance. The company is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

ANDPAD

Venture Round in 2020
Andpad is a Tokyo-based company that offers a construction management application tailored for users in Japan. Since its inception on September 1, 2015, Andpad has developed software that provides comprehensive project management services for the construction industry. The application facilitates the centralized management of various aspects of construction projects, including information on materials, drawings, process charts, and site photographs. It also enables users to manage personnel involved in construction, such as on-site craftsmen and supervisors. By streamlining these processes, Andpad aims to enhance on-site efficiency and overall project management for its clients.

Whym

Funding Round in 2020
Whym is an innovative text-based boutique that simplifies the shopping experience for career-focused women by allowing them to browse and purchase products through text messages. Founded by a team experienced in launching consumer products, Whym prioritizes convenience and personalization by enabling customers to interact with real people instead of automated systems. Users can initiate their shopping by texting a designated number, receiving a curated list of options that can be navigated using emojis. The unique Whym Wallet facilitates secure transactions without the need for passwords or PINs, streamlining the purchasing process. By focusing on niche, high-quality brands that align with modern values such as ethics and wellness, Whym caters specifically to the interests and needs of contemporary women. Products are shipped within one to four business days, and future purchases can be completed entirely via text, enhancing both ease and efficiency in shopping.

Techtouch

Series A in 2020
Techtouch, Inc. develops TechTouch, an intuitive website user manual. The company’s software is used in enhancing system education for employees; supporting burden reduction; and promoting system utilization. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

TaskHuman

Series A in 2020
You go to a network of doctors for medical problems, but where do you go for wellness and self-care? Your wellness needs are just as unique as YOU are. Whether you are just a curious person and want to learn something new (Ex: Try Pilates for the first time) or want to master your craft (Train for a marathon at a high level), why waste time reading cookie-cutter articles and watching generic videos when you can talk live to a human expert in that area? Well, because even mighty Google hasn't made it that easy to find and engage instantly with live human pros!!. Introducing TaskHuman - With TaskHuman, you just search a topic (ex yoga, or HIIT or Clean Eating) and get connected instantly to live professionals over video call. You'll stay accountable, motivated and focused on your wellness goals all while saving time, commuting miles and cash. - On TaskHuman, every session is with a live human coach and 1-on-1 over video call, leading to a richer and more personalized experience, as opposed to other platforms that only offer generic content, pre-recorded videos and text-only communication.Or if you are shy or video call is simply not your thing, choose audio call or text instead. - Try a 1:1 yoga session with a yoga master or get personalized clean eating advice from top holistic health coaches. From just your phone or tablet!! - We've build in state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) to instantly match you with our providers that are online and available NOW. - We also have the most diverse network of hundreds of coaches covering a thousand topics across the wellness spectrum—including physical fitness, mental wellbeing, relationship coaching, life coaching, and so much more. - With a revolutionary pricing model, all coaches are covered under one simple pricing model for you. Just buy coaching minutes you need and use the minutes on ANY provider in our platform. Its that easy! - Enterprise deployments with unlimited coaching minutes available as well!

Tribyl

Seed Round in 2020
Tribyl, Inc offers artificial intelligence based sales coach and customer intelligence software. It provides Smart Playbooks, a solution that extracts tribal knowledge from calls, emails, documents, and notes; Guided Customer Journeys, enforce playbooks in real time; and flexible and modular platform. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Mateo, California.

MedUp

Seed Round in 2020
MedUp, Inc. designs and develops a platform which connects patients and doctors. The platform offers booking of appointment and provides health information through the integration of physicians and trusted health facilities. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

CAST AI

Seed Round in 2020
CAST AI Group, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in multi-cloud management solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in North Miami Beach, Florida, it offers a platform designed to optimize cloud computing resources. The CAST AI platform enables users to dynamically adjust compute capacity in response to fluctuating demand across multiple cloud providers, ensuring high availability and uptime. Additionally, it provides cost estimates for cloud expenses and facilitates the deployment of applications across different cloud environments. By balancing cost, computing power, and latency, CAST AI enhances efficiency for organizations utilizing cloud services.

Tutorial

Series A in 2020
Tutorial Inc. is a company based in Chiyoda, Japan, that specializes in developing robotic process automation (RPA) software solutions. Founded in 2014, it operates a cloud-based RPA platform known as "Robotic Crowd," which can be accessed through a web browser. In addition to its software offerings, Tutorial provides consulting services to assist businesses in implementing RPA technologies. The company focuses on helping organizations streamline their operations and enhance productivity through effective automation solutions.

Creadits

Series A in 2020
Creadits Pte. Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, operates as a subsidiary of Allied Architects, Inc. The company specializes in developing advertisements across various formats, including static, video, and HTML5 playable ads. Creadits offers a global marketplace for advertising talent, utilizing a unified currency known as Creadits. This platform allows users to access a wide range of advertising services, including graphic design, video production, writing, campaign management, and training. By providing a transparent trading environment, Creadits enables a global talent pool to set values for their services, removing barriers related to borders and exchange rates. Additionally, the platform enhances campaign effectiveness by offering creative and strategic recommendations, thereby helping advertisers deliver the right content to the right audience and optimize their marketing efforts on a global scale.

Movandi

Series C in 2020
Movandi Corporation specializes in 5G mmWave wireless solutions, offering a range of products that include RF front end components, multi-beam antennas, and software systems. Founded in 2016 by siblings Maryam and Reza Rofougaran, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California, with an additional office in Australia. Movandi aims to enhance 5G deployment through its advanced technologies, addressing challenges related to cost and scheduling while providing flexible, future-proof solutions. Their portfolio encompasses integrated circuits, antennas, and algorithms designed to maximize 5G coverage and capacity across diverse applications, including fixed wireless broadband, mobile services, and private networks. The company’s extensive intellectual property and patents contribute significantly to the overall 5G ecosystem, ensuring robust performance and innovation in wireless communication.

Bridgecrew

Series A in 2020
BridgeCrew, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in cloud security solutions. Its platform enables organizations to automate the deployment and management of cloud security workflows, allowing developers to codify security measures effectively. By providing tools such as remediations, guardrails, and infrastructure as code templates, BridgeCrew simplifies security processes and enhances collaboration among development teams. The platform also features native workflow automation and connected analytics, making cloud security more accessible and efficient for high-growth tech companies. This approach helps teams save time and resources while addressing ongoing security tasks seamlessly.

SafeBreach

Series C in 2020
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation, providing organizations with tools to enhance their security posture. Founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a comprehensive platform that simulates hacker techniques to identify vulnerabilities within a network. Its platform utilizes an extensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes real-world breach methods, to proactively predict potential attacks and validate existing security controls. By integrating with various security information and event management systems and other cybersecurity tools, SafeBreach enables continuous visibility into security issues, allowing businesses to detect and remediate potential breaches before they can be exploited by actual attackers. The company is supported by notable investors, including Sequoia Capital and Deutsche Telekom Capital.

Alp

Series A in 2020
Alp, Inc. engages in the development of technology solutions to solve the problems related to company monetization. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Diligent Robotics

Series A in 2020
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing and manufacturing hospital service robots. Incorporated in 2017, the company focuses on creating advanced robotic systems that assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to dedicate more time to direct patient care. Their flagship product, Moxi, is designed to collaborate with human teams in dynamic environments, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance its ability to adapt to various situations. By integrating these robotic assistants into healthcare settings, Diligent Robotics aims to improve patient satisfaction, quality of service, and overall safety in hospitals.

Diligent Robotics

Series A in 2020
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing and manufacturing hospital service robots. Incorporated in 2017, the company focuses on creating advanced robotic systems that assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to dedicate more time to direct patient care. Their flagship product, Moxi, is designed to collaborate with human teams in dynamic environments, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance its ability to adapt to various situations. By integrating these robotic assistants into healthcare settings, Diligent Robotics aims to improve patient satisfaction, quality of service, and overall safety in hospitals.

UPWARD

Series E in 2020
UPWARD, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) services, particularly for field sales operations. The company offers geographical information systems (GIS) and location-based services (LBS) solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams. By integrating customer contact information with location data, UPWARD's services simplify the process of managing customer visits and scheduling for sales personnel who often operate away from the office. The company's products are marketed under the GRASS and MapServer brand names. UPWARD collaborates with various partners, including DM Solutions Group and MapInfo Corporation, to further enhance its offerings.

Banzai

Series A in 2020
Banzai International, Inc. is a cloud-based company that operates an event marketing platform designed to streamline the management of professional events for businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Cary, North Carolina, Banzai's platform facilitates the discovery, marketing, and registration processes for B2B events. By automating event outreach, it aims to increase attendance and engagement among participants. The company connects business professionals with valuable ideas and networking opportunities through its offerings, supporting marketing and sales efforts across various industries. Banzai operates on a subscription model, providing solutions that cater to the needs of enterprise marketers and enhancing customer engagement outcomes.

Overflow

Seed Round in 2020
Overflow, Inc. operates a platform that specializes in job matching services for engineers and designers, facilitating connections between talent and employers. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company also offers a range of information services related to financial products such as credit cards, insurance, investments, and various taxes. In addition to these offerings, Overflow provides digital marketing consulting and media services aimed at enhancing user knowledge and efficiency. The platform serves as a comprehensive resource for side jobs and human resource management, assisting clients in developing and managing their digital workforce effectively.

Resily

Series A in 2020
Resily, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops and operates a cloud-based objectives and key results (OKR) tool aimed at enhancing business management and communication. The platform provides an information infrastructure that allows organizations to accurately assess their overall situation, facilitating effective engagement across departments. By promoting speedy and high-quality communication, Resily's tools enable teams to share actionable strategies that align with corporate goals, thereby fostering a more stimulating work environment. The company focuses on strengthening the connection between business policies, goal-setting, and the visualization of execution plans, ultimately supporting corporate growth and improving operational efficiency.

PayStand

Series B in 2020
PayStand, Inc. is a technology company based in Scotts Valley, California, founded in 2013. It operates an electronic payment portal that facilitates online payments for businesses, allowing them to establish storefronts on their websites and social media platforms. The company focuses on transforming B2B payments through its innovative "Payments as a Service" model, leveraging modern internet, blockchain, and SaaS technologies. This approach aims to eliminate transaction fees and automate payment processes, significantly reducing time-to-cash and lowering costs. PayStand's platform enables enterprises, including manufacturers, distributors, and service providers, to integrate digital payments into their existing systems, such as websites, invoices, and mobile applications, thereby improving operational efficiency and enhancing revenue opportunities.

TrendExpress

Venture Round in 2019
TrendExpress Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in social data and social media analytics. Formerly known as Hotto Link Consulting Inc., the company operates as a subsidiary of Hottolink, Inc. TrendExpress focuses on visualizing social big data globally and provides valuable insights through its weekly reporting. Additionally, the company engages in market research utilizing social big data, helping businesses understand trends and consumer behavior in real-time.

Rehasaku

Series A in 2019
Rehasaku Co., Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Chiyoda City, Japan, operates a hospital that specializes in rehabilitation services. The company leverages technology to enhance the support provided to medical professionals, including physiotherapists and judo rehabilitation practitioners, while also assisting patients in their recovery processes. Through its innovative approach, Rehasaku aims to improve the quality and efficiency of rehabilitation care.

Magic Moment

Seed Round in 2019
Magic Moment Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, offers consulting services focused on Revenue Operations and sales solutions. The company specializes in customer acquisition and success, aiming to unify business processes through the integration of data and technology. Additionally, Magic Moment provides insight board data processing and integration services, empowering businesses to make informed decisions.

ScanX

Seed Round in 2019
ScanX, K.K. operates ScanX Cloud, an online platform designed for processing LiDAR and laser scan data. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Brisbane, Australia, the company offers advanced solutions for automatic classification, analytics, mesh generation, and CAD import. Its services cater to various industries including mining, construction, damage insurance, forest management, and infrastructure inspection. By enabling the processing of large point clouds and 3D models online, ScanX Cloud accelerates project delivery and enhances decision-making for its users.

FLUX

Seed Round in 2019
FLUX Inc. is a digital marketing solutions provider based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, founded in 2018. The company offers the FLUX Header Bidding Solution, which enhances advertising revenue by facilitating fair competition among advertisers. This solution allows ad requests to be sent to multiple supply-side platforms and ad exchanges simultaneously, enabling a competitive bidding process that determines the highest bid for advertising space without prioritization. Additionally, FLUX provides FLUX LTV Analytics, a tool that utilizes customer data and machine learning to predict customer lifetime value (LTV) from limited datasets. Through these innovative solutions, FLUX aims to optimize the advertising process for its clients.

Mazrica

Venture Round in 2019
Mazrica, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and developing an online business support platform known as Senses. Founded in 2015, Mazrica focuses on enhancing sales force automation and customer relationship management to optimize organizational performance. The Senses platform utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline sales activities, offering centralized information management and ongoing support until operations are established. In addition to its software services, Mazrica provides consulting and training services to help clients improve their organizational intelligence and address common challenges in personalization within sales processes. The company also engages in the management of internet infrastructure projects, further expanding its service offerings in the business consulting domain.

toBe Marketing

Venture Round in 2019
ToBe Marketing is an information technology company that provides services to combine marketing automation and CRM. It offers consulting services, IT, and marketing consultation. The company is driven by a mission is to realize the engagement of companies and their customers by creating marketing and sales activities using IT or digital technology. ToBe Marketing was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Kakehashi

Series B in 2019
Kakehashi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications for the healthcare sector. Its primary focus is on managing health insurance claims and drug history for dispensing pharmacists, utilizing an iPad-based platform. Kakehashi aims to enhance the pharmacy experience by streamlining operations, such as automatically drafting patient records, which in turn improves patient satisfaction and supports work style reforms within pharmacies. As Japan faces an aging population, Kakehashi's initiatives are designed to contribute to the future of medical care, ensuring that the country's advanced healthcare system continues to support healthy life expectancy.

Tribute

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tribute Company develops a workplace mentorship application aimed at enhancing mentorship for women. Founded in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, Tribute offers an enterprise SaaS platform that connects employees through shared life experiences and stories. This platform facilitates the creation of corporate mentoring programs, allowing for real-time access to knowledge sharing and micro-mentorship, which fosters team collaboration and productivity. By simplifying the mentorship process and providing employers with valuable insights, Tribute promotes a more authentic way for employees to discover and connect with mentors. The company focuses on addressing the needs of a diverse workforce while demonstrating the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives within organizations.

Flow Solutions

Seed Round in 2019
Flow Solutions, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in developing InSight, a store analysis platform tailored for the retail industry. The company utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology and existing retail data sources to standardize data communication across extensive retail chains. By integrating artificial intelligence, Flow Solutions empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions at all levels, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic planning within the retail sector.

Techtouch

Seed Round in 2019
Techtouch, Inc. develops TechTouch, an intuitive website user manual. The company’s software is used in enhancing system education for employees; supporting burden reduction; and promoting system utilization. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

OCT

Venture Round in 2019
OCT helps users to communicate and manage construction sites more easily via it's platform ANDPAD.

ANDPAD

Series B in 2019
Andpad is a Tokyo-based company that offers a construction management application tailored for users in Japan. Since its inception on September 1, 2015, Andpad has developed software that provides comprehensive project management services for the construction industry. The application facilitates the centralized management of various aspects of construction projects, including information on materials, drawings, process charts, and site photographs. It also enables users to manage personnel involved in construction, such as on-site craftsmen and supervisors. By streamlining these processes, Andpad aims to enhance on-site efficiency and overall project management for its clients.

Hubble, Inc.

Venture Round in 2019
Hubble, Inc. develops and offers cloud based application software for storage of legal documents. The company's software allows API integration with CloudSign, DocuSign, and other electronic fasting services. Hubble, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

HERP

Series A in 2019
HERP, Inc. is a company that designs and develops a recruitment management platform known as HERP ATS. Founded in 2017 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, HERP ATS facilitates the recruitment process for on-site employees by allowing them to engage seamlessly with various recruitment activities. The platform offers features such as the management of interview scheduling, talent pool organization, and the linking of applicant information from different recruitment media. Additionally, it provides tools for creating job tickets and dedicated job website pages, as well as conducting pipeline analysis. By integrating communication tools like Slack, HERP ATS enables a more convenient and efficient interaction between employees and recruiters, thereby enhancing the overall recruitment experience for enterprises.

Hubble

Venture Round in 2019
Cloud-based software specialized for contracts and other legal documents

DataX

Venture Round in 2019
DataX is a business that specializes in providing an integrated digital marketing platform known as B-dash, developed by from scratch Co., Ltd. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a range of services including support for business strategy planning, new business development, analytical services, and business process construction. B-dash is notable for its ability to accumulate and utilize vast amounts of data, featuring 32 million unique customer IDs and a significant financial data component amounting to 92 billion yen. The platform's capabilities are enhanced through strategic partnerships, including a notable contract with KKR and Goldman Sachs in 2019, which underscores its importance in the IT and marketing sectors.

Fyde

Seed Round in 2019
Fyde helps companies with an increasingly distributed workforce to mitigate breach risk by enabling secure access to critical enterprise resources for their employees, partners, contractors, and outsourcers. Fyde’s flagship enterprise product provides granular access controls for your enterprise apps and workloads, continuously monitors access requests, improves the security posture of endpoints and protects user identities against phishing and account takeover attacks.

Hexabase

Seed Round in 2019
Hexabase, formerly known as Beee Technology Inc., is a venture company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in developing business management software and IT services for corporations. Founded in 2016, Hexabase aims to address corporate challenges by leveraging the latest advancements in technology. Its flagship product, Hexalink, is a SaaS-based solution designed to automate business management processes and streamline periodic tasks. Additionally, Hexabase provides cloud services and Enterprise Backend as a Service (EBaaS), focusing on customized system development tailored to the specific needs of corporate clients.

TableCheck

Venture Round in 2019
TableCheck Inc is a technology company based in Chuo-ku, Japan, founded in 2011. It develops a mobile application that provides comprehensive restaurant information and facilitates reservations. The software includes features for table management and customer relationship management, enabling restaurant operators to enhance guest engagement and optimize table utilization. By analyzing data from restaurants, TableCheck aims to create a more vibrant dining experience for customers. The company’s tools empower restaurants to deliver seamless experiences, starting from the reservation process to the dining experience. TableCheck, previously known as VESPER Ltd, is available for download on both the Play Store and the App Store.

Adacotech

Venture Round in 2019
Adacotech manufacture and develops systems related to video surveillance and automatic recognition. Adacotech offers a system equipped with an algorithm that realizes a "cost-performance" system that can monitor events to be detected for 24 hours while ensuring real-time performance. Although Adaco Tech's products use AIST's patented technology, the productization itself is conducted in-house, from the source to the API.

Spacely

Series A in 2019
Spacely, Inc. is a cloud software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the development of tools for creating, editing, and managing virtual reality (VR) content, particularly through the use of 360-degree photography. Spacely's platform provides an intuitive interface that caters to various sectors, including real estate, tourism, art exhibitions, retail, and dining. This enables users to easily produce and modify VR content for diverse applications. Formerly known as 3D Stylee, the company rebranded in April 2018 to reflect its focus on innovative VR solutions, while also offering an application programming interface (API) for businesses to develop their own VR services.

Studist

Venture Round in 2019
Studist Corporation, founded in 2010 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing a cloud-based documentation tool designed to enhance knowledge sharing within businesses. The company has developed the platform "Teachme Biz," which enables the creation and management of standard work procedure manuals using images and videos. This platform facilitates the instant delivery and browsing of manuals, allowing employees to easily create and share business documentation by selecting visuals and adding descriptions. Studist aims to address the challenges of information transmission loss in enterprises, promoting a more efficient exchange of knowledge and fostering an environment where intellectual contributions are accessible to all.

ANDPAD

Venture Round in 2019
Andpad is a Tokyo-based company that offers a construction management application tailored for users in Japan. Since its inception on September 1, 2015, Andpad has developed software that provides comprehensive project management services for the construction industry. The application facilitates the centralized management of various aspects of construction projects, including information on materials, drawings, process charts, and site photographs. It also enables users to manage personnel involved in construction, such as on-site craftsmen and supervisors. By streamlining these processes, Andpad aims to enhance on-site efficiency and overall project management for its clients.

Pocket Change

Venture Round in 2019
Pocket Change Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in converting leftover foreign coins and banknotes from overseas travel into electronic money, gift codes, and coupons. The company operates kiosks located in airports and train stations, providing a convenient platform for travelers to exchange their unused currency. Through its services, Pocket Change allows clients to seamlessly transform their cash into e-money or vouchers, facilitating easier and more efficient use of foreign currency.

OCT

Venture Round in 2019
OCT helps users to communicate and manage construction sites more easily via it's platform ANDPAD.

Trajectory

Venture Round in 2019
Trajectory, Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that focuses on researching and developing advanced control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company specializes in an AI-driven traffic control system that facilitates the fully autonomous navigation of drones. Its innovative products include automated drones capable of extended flight durations, designed to create a safe environment for widespread UAV usage. Trajectory's technology enables the automatic generation of flight routes, allowing multiple UAVs to operate concurrently and autonomously, thereby addressing various operational challenges faced by its clients.

Alp

Seed Round in 2019
Alp, Inc. engages in the development of technology solutions to solve the problems related to company monetization. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Zum

Series C in 2019
Zum Services, Inc. specializes in providing safe and reliable transportation for children and youth, catering to both school districts and busy families. The company offers a range of services, including scheduled and on-demand rides, carpool options, and on-site childcare, ensuring consistent drivers for pickups and drop-offs related to school, sports, and other activities. Zum leverages a network of highly vetted drivers along with advanced scheduling and tracking technology to enhance efficiency and safety. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Zum operates in key regions such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, focusing on delivering flexible transportation solutions that save time for parents and reduce costs for schools.

Inner Resource

Seed Round in 2019
Inner Resource K.K. is a Japanese company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bunkyo-ku. It develops and operates a specialized cloud purchasing platform called repura, designed specifically for the research industry. This platform facilitates procurement, purchasing, and inventory management, streamlining the processes for organizations within this sector.

Shiftmation

Series A in 2019
Axiverse, Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2015 and based in Shibuya Ku. It specializes in the development and operation of Shiftmation, an application software designed to automate shift creation using artificial intelligence. The primary goal of Shiftmation is to enhance workplace efficiency by streamlining the scheduling process, thereby contributing to a more organized and effective work environment. Through its innovative technology, Axiverse aims to improve the overall quality of life for employees and foster a better society.

Resily

Seed Round in 2019
Resily, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops and operates a cloud-based objectives and key results (OKR) tool aimed at enhancing business management and communication. The platform provides an information infrastructure that allows organizations to accurately assess their overall situation, facilitating effective engagement across departments. By promoting speedy and high-quality communication, Resily's tools enable teams to share actionable strategies that align with corporate goals, thereby fostering a more stimulating work environment. The company focuses on strengthening the connection between business policies, goal-setting, and the visualization of execution plans, ultimately supporting corporate growth and improving operational efficiency.

UpLift

Series C in 2019
UpLift, Inc. is a digital lending platform that specializes in providing Buy Now, Pay Later solutions for travel-related expenses. Founded in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company offers loans and credit facilities that allow consumers to book holidays and travel experiences while paying in manageable monthly installments. Through partnerships with over 100 leading travel brands, UpLift delivers personalized and flexible payment options, enabling customers to better manage their budgets and enhancing their ability to travel. The platform serves to increase conversion rates and customer lifetime value for its merchant partners, making travel more accessible and affordable.

O:

Venture Round in 2019
O: Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that focuses on individual sleep management through innovative technology. The company develops applications that promote better sleeping habits among employees by recording and visualizing their sleep conditions. O: Co., Ltd. also offers coaching based on sleep hygiene, aiming to enhance overall employee health and productivity. Its services provide organizations with a dashboard that visualizes the sleep status and productivity levels of their workforce, contributing to health management, business reform, and organizational improvement. Additionally, O: is exploring the visualization of the human circadian clock through a proprietary IoT device, further expanding its commitment to understanding and improving sleep patterns.

Alphaus

Series B in 2018
Alphaus is a company founded in January 2015 by Wayland Zhang, focusing on developing and operating IT cloud services, notably the Mobingi Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform. This Software-as-a-Service solution is designed to simplify and automate cloud operations for businesses of all sizes. Mobingi ALM provides tools for cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application lifecycle automation, allowing users to manage applications seamlessly across multiple servers. The platform features an intuitive web interface, enabling users to deploy and manage server infrastructure with ease, catering to those unfamiliar with command-line interfaces. Alphaus aims to enhance the accessibility of cloud computing, targeting development teams and organizations looking to streamline their cloud operations. The service has already been implemented by companies such as SB Cloud and Fujitsu, with plans for future expansion into various sectors to support businesses with varying levels of cloud expertise.

Uncover Truth

Venture Round in 2018
UNCOVER TRUTH is an analytics company that offers data visualization services through the web and mobile.

UsideU

Seed Round in 2018
UsideU, Inc. designs and develops artificial intelligence enabled digital dispatch service by using reinforcement learning technologies to help solve the service worker shortage. The platform offers solution for remote communication and multi-modal automated communication. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Zehitomo

Series A in 2018
Zehitomo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online platform designed to connect clients with local service professionals across various fields in Japan. Founded in 2015, Zehitomo allows users to hire experts ranging from photographers to personal trainers. The platform serves as a marketplace where clients can find and engage highly specialized professionals, facilitating access to a wide array of services. By providing this connection, Zehitomo enables local professionals to expand their businesses and enhance profitability through increased service volume.

Favy

Venture Round in 2018
Favy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides marketing support specifically for the food and drink sector. It offers a platform that allows businesses, including restaurants and beauty salons, to easily launch subscription services. Additionally, Favy.jp serves as a web service that facilitates the creation of homepages for various shops, streamlining their online presence and enhancing customer engagement.

ICEYE

Series B in 2018
ICEYE Oy, founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, operates a commercial constellation of radar imaging satellites that provide real-time synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery. The company delivers timely and reliable satellite data, enabling users to monitor various activities and events, including illegal fishing, oil spills, storm damage, crop growth, and flood impacts. ICEYE’s technology supports sectors such as maritime operations, disaster management, insurance, and finance by offering frequent coverage, day and night. This innovative approach addresses the critical need for actionable information and empowers clients to make informed decisions across governmental and commercial industries.
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