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

Q Motiwala

Managing Partner

Eva Nahari

Principal

Past deals in Japan

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.

Hubble

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

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.

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.

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.

Upsider

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hubble

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mobingi

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.

Four Fusion

Series A in 2018
Four Fusion, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in web communication services aimed at enhancing customer interactions for businesses. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of services, including the implementation and sales of the Zendesk application, online customer service consulting, and the development and operation of chat centers. Four Fusion focuses on facilitating bi-directional communication between companies and consumers, particularly during the online purchasing process, which helps businesses improve their customer support and ultimately boost sales through effective engagement strategies.

UPWARD

Series D in 2018
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.

Kakehashi

Series A in 2018
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.

Flect

Series B in 2018
Pursue to be able to provide happiness to everyone involved in FLECT by utilizing the Internet infrastructure technology that pursues everyone's life satisfaction through the Internet . That is the significance of the existence of FLECT. They offer cooperation services with clouds such as WEB application construction service linked with Salesforce, Heroku, Amazon Web Services from Salesforce CRM / Force.com introduction and customization support.

User Local

Venture Round in 2018
User Local, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in developing analysis tools for website creators and marketers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, it focuses on big data analysis systems and provides a range of services including web marketing support tools, social media analysis, and media analysis tools. The company also offers additional features such as heat map analysis, text mining, and AI-based forecasting services. Additionally, User Local manages an artificial intelligence chatbot to enhance user interaction. Through its innovative solutions, User Local aims to support website owners in optimizing their online presence and marketing strategies.

Diggle

Seed Round in 2018
DIGGLE is a service that provides fundamental management accounting management on the cloud called fraud management. It is possible to reduce the mistakes and man-hours of the fraud management task and easily carry out the fraud management task even if it is not an expert in finance or accounting. DIGGLE covers budget creation work and budget record comparison work, especially in the foreman management work. In the budget creation work, the KPI and the budget are automatically created by inputting the target numerical value to the preset parameters utilizing the budget generator function, while the forecast contrasting work is made up of the financial information, non-financial information It is easy to calculate by simply entering the numerical value, and it is possible to carry out calculation of the forecast contrast.

OCT

Venture Round in 2018
OCT helps users to communicate and manage construction sites more easily via it's platform ANDPAD.

ANDPAD

Series A in 2018
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.

Spacely

Seed Round in 2018
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.

PSYGIG

Seed Round in 2018
PSYGIG Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in big data infrastructure solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of mobility Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops a cloud-based analytics platform that enables engineers to visualize and process data from various sources, including cars, drones, and robots. PSYGIG's offerings include a multiplatform SDK that captures raw sensor measurements, facilitates control logs and error reporting, and tracks navigation and interactions in real-time. Additionally, the platform provides online diagnostic tools and dashboards for event analysis and anomaly detection, helping customers swiftly identify and resolve software issues. Through these solutions, PSYGIG accelerates the development of autonomous devices, contributing to safer mobility technologies.

Vector

Venture Round in 2018
Vector Inc. is a Japan-based firm established in 1993 that specializes in public relations and related services. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including PR planning and implementation, consulting, branding, investor relations support, and risk management. It also engages in digital marketing, media distribution, and human resources solutions, operating a cloud service that aids companies in employee evaluation systems. Additionally, Vector distributes press releases through its PR TIMES platform and other channels, while also providing video release distribution services in the advertising and marketing sectors. The company operates both domestically and internationally, serving a diverse client base across various industries.

Xica

Series C in 2018
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.

FOLIO

Venture Round in 2018
FOLIO Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing a web-based asset management platform. As a financial instruments business operator, FOLIO provides tools and services designed to facilitate the management and investment of assets for its users. The company's platform aims to simplify and enhance the investment experience, catering to a diverse range of financial needs.

O:

Venture Round in 2017
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.

Diggle

Seed Round in 2017
DIGGLE is a service that provides fundamental management accounting management on the cloud called fraud management. It is possible to reduce the mistakes and man-hours of the fraud management task and easily carry out the fraud management task even if it is not an expert in finance or accounting. DIGGLE covers budget creation work and budget record comparison work, especially in the foreman management work. In the budget creation work, the KPI and the budget are automatically created by inputting the target numerical value to the preset parameters utilizing the budget generator function, while the forecast contrasting work is made up of the financial information, non-financial information It is easy to calculate by simply entering the numerical value, and it is possible to carry out calculation of the forecast contrast.

Connected Robotics

Seed Round in 2017
Connected Robotics Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic arms tailored for the food service industry. Their flagship product, OctoChef, addresses labor shortages in restaurants by utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to streamline cooking processes. The company's solutions are aimed at a diverse clientele, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. By enhancing kitchen efficiency and enabling the provision of healthy meals, Connected Robotics aims to improve the work environment for staff and contribute positively to society.

TrendExpress

Series A in 2017
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.

Refcome

Series A in 2017
Refcome is a service to simplify the operation and effect measurement from policy design to revitalize referral adoption.

toBe marketing

Series B in 2017
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.

Team Spirit

Venture Round in 2017
TeamSpirit specializes in building and providing companies with our cloud-based teamSpirit Workforce Success Platform.Today, no company can communicate its value without providing services that adapt to the various and diverse needs of end users. More and more, companies are required to make a shift from a labor-intensive paradigm to a broader, knowledge-intensive, service-based orientation. Employees, too, are faced with the necessity of changing the way they think about their work. Gone are the days of routine work; now, employees must think creatively, and demonstrate their unique professional capabilities. With the capital and business alliance forged with U.S.-based salesforce.com, Inc., TeamSpirit has completed a transformation from outsourcer to cloud service provider as they set out on their second start-up endeavor. Their experience making such a profound change taught us that the most effective way to inspire their employees to put forth 100% of their professional strengths is to establish a cycle of 1) visualizing daily activities, 2) receiving feedback from those around us, and 3) reflecting on their own activities and relating them to tomorrow.

Team Spirit

Venture Round in 2017
TeamSpirit specializes in building and providing companies with our cloud-based teamSpirit Workforce Success Platform.Today, no company can communicate its value without providing services that adapt to the various and diverse needs of end users. More and more, companies are required to make a shift from a labor-intensive paradigm to a broader, knowledge-intensive, service-based orientation. Employees, too, are faced with the necessity of changing the way they think about their work. Gone are the days of routine work; now, employees must think creatively, and demonstrate their unique professional capabilities. With the capital and business alliance forged with U.S.-based salesforce.com, Inc., TeamSpirit has completed a transformation from outsourcer to cloud service provider as they set out on their second start-up endeavor. Their experience making such a profound change taught us that the most effective way to inspire their employees to put forth 100% of their professional strengths is to establish a cycle of 1) visualizing daily activities, 2) receiving feedback from those around us, and 3) reflecting on their own activities and relating them to tomorrow.

Zehitomo

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Mazrica

Series A in 2017
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.

SImount

Seed Round in 2017
SImount is a database management system platform that connects all data such as Excel, CSV, PDF. Moreover, It can utilize all the data related to business, leading to higher business efficiency and higher sales.

TakeMe

Seed Round in 2017
TakeMe aims to provide an “One-stop Inbound destination service” by enabling tourist to easily find, communicate with, and pay with smartphones via QR code at In-Travel destinations. TakeMe, is the country’s biggest inbound service platform in Japan, which lets tourists find, communicate with, and pay with QR code at our affiliated shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. Since our launch in 2015 as JapanFoodie, we have expanded our merchant base to tens of thousands beyond food and restaurants, to include travel, lodging, shopping and events, providing every tourist with the best experience as your best local guide and friend.

Diggle

Seed Round in 2017
DIGGLE is a service that provides fundamental management accounting management on the cloud called fraud management. It is possible to reduce the mistakes and man-hours of the fraud management task and easily carry out the fraud management task even if it is not an expert in finance or accounting. DIGGLE covers budget creation work and budget record comparison work, especially in the foreman management work. In the budget creation work, the KPI and the budget are automatically created by inputting the target numerical value to the preset parameters utilizing the budget generator function, while the forecast contrasting work is made up of the financial information, non-financial information It is easy to calculate by simply entering the numerical value, and it is possible to carry out calculation of the forecast contrast.

POL

Seed Round in 2017
POL is creating a platform that maximizes the possibilities of researchers. It is a laboratory that is a place where innovative science and technology are created that greatly advances society. Its first project "LabBase" would like to create a society that can solve problems in job hunting for science-based human resources, issues of companies wanting to adopt them, issues faced by laboratories, and so that science-based human resources can be used more effectively.

FOLIO

Series A in 2017
FOLIO Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing a web-based asset management platform. As a financial instruments business operator, FOLIO provides tools and services designed to facilitate the management and investment of assets for its users. The company's platform aims to simplify and enhance the investment experience, catering to a diverse range of financial needs.

Lendy

Seed Round in 2017
Lendy is an Operation of online lending service

Mobingi

Series A in 2017
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.

Restar

Seed Round in 2017
Restar Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing an information retrieval and analysis platform tailored for corporations involved in real estate investments and loans. Founded in 2016, Restar offers comprehensive data and geographic information to support real estate professionals and investors in making informed decisions. By combining innovative technology with industry expertise, Restar aims to streamline workflows and enhance the efficiency of real estate transactions, ultimately helping clients uncover value within the real estate sector.

Peatix

Series C in 2016
Peatix Inc. is a global event registration platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It provides event organizers with tools to create, promote, manage, and sell tickets for events of various sizes, ranging from concerts to conferences. The platform enhances the event experience for attendees by facilitating social interactions and event discovery through its mobile applications and website. With a focus on a user-friendly experience, Peatix offers customizable event pages and competitive ticketing fees, making it easier for organizers to manage their events effectively. Since its inception, Peatix has supported over 30,000 events and has expanded its operations to the United States and Singapore, reflecting its commitment to fostering vibrant communities and connecting individuals with diverse experiences.

Homma

Seed Round in 2016
HOMMA, Inc. is a company focused on building residential homes and developing artificial intelligence software for home security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, HOMMA offers integrated solutions that enhance the connected home experience. Their platform allows homeowners to control various devices and applications, providing increased security, convenience, and comfort. By serving customers primarily in the United States, HOMMA aims to deliver advanced technology that simplifies home management and improves overall living conditions.

Refcome

Seed Round in 2016
Refcome is a service to simplify the operation and effect measurement from policy design to revitalize referral adoption.

Credit Engine

Seed Round in 2016
Spinned out from LENDY, the balance-sheet online lending service for SMBs, Credit Engine is the only player that provides online lending platform for financial institutions in Japan. The company is founded in Nov 2018. Its online lending platform enables financial institutions to launch their lending service of their own brand with sophisticated user interface and streamlined operation processes. The platform is selected by Japanese top-tier banks including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Mizuho Financial Group.

Uncover Truth

Seed Round in 2016
UNCOVER TRUTH is an analytics company that offers data visualization services through the web and mobile.

toBe marketing

Venture Round in 2016
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.

UPWARD

Series C in 2016
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.
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