DNX Ventures

DNX Ventures, established in 2011 and based in San Mateo, California, is a private equity firm specializing in Series A and B funding for early-stage B2B startups in the U.S. and Japan. The firm focuses on sectors such as SaaS/cloud, cybersecurity, deep tech, sustainability, hardware, retail, and finance. Its unique value proposition lies in facilitating partnerships between startups and Fortune 500 companies, having successfully created over 100 such collaborations since inception by leveraging its network of CXO executives in global conglomerates.

Mitch Kitamura

Founder, Managing Partner and COO

Yo Kurabayashi

Managing Partner

Hiro Rio Maeda

Managing Partner

Q Motiwala

Founder and Managing Director

Eva Nahari

Principal

Yuma Tanaka

Investment Vice President and Associate

Kris Harms

Principal

Past deals in Enterprise Software

CollaboGate

Seed Round in 2025
CollaboGate specializes in the development of open-source toolkits designed to create a comprehensive global data infrastructure aimed at transforming various industries. The company is a pioneer in the standardization of decentralized identity and verifiable credentials, uniquely applying these technologies to machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. Their flagship offering, "IoT Observability as a Service - NodeX," provides enterprise-level security while facilitating the monitoring of devices across diverse sectors, including office environments, energy, and manufacturing. CollaboGate's innovative solutions are designed to enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for its clients.

Knostic

Seed Round in 2025
Knostic specializes in providing access controls and governance solutions for enterprises utilizing large language models (LLMs). The company's platform addresses the challenges associated with LLM chatbots by enabling organizations to manage risk and ensure compliance. Knostic's knowledge-centric capabilities facilitate the swift deployment of LLMs, promoting AI-driven innovation while prioritizing value, security, and safety. Through its software, Knostic aims to empower enterprises to harness the potential of LLMs effectively and responsibly.

Miive

Venture Round in 2024
Miive is a developer of an employee experience platform focused on enhancing employee engagement. The platform connects rewards to organizational culture and values, facilitating the creation and management of engagement opportunities. It also visualizes members' contributions, allowing clients to foster mutual recognition and strengthen team relationships. By combining these elements, Miive aims to create a more engaged and collaborative workplace environment.

Quollio Technologies

Series A in 2024
Quollio Technologies is an IT company focused on corporate data governance and software solutions. It specializes in providing a data catalog service that enables centralized data governance and smooth metadata management. The company offers a user-friendly platform that facilitates the discovery, understanding, comparison, and retrieval of data. By centralizing these processes, Quollio Technologies helps clients optimize their data collection and application, ultimately enhancing performance and efficiency.

Resilire

Venture Round in 2024
Resilire is a supply chain risk management company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to help businesses effectively manage their supply chain data and mitigate associated risks. The platform enables organizations to collect and visualize disaster information, create a control tower for monitoring, and understand the impact of various disruptions through mapping. Additionally, Resilire's software supports the development of business continuity management systems, facilitating the organization and sharing of corporate data. This approach allows businesses to streamline their internal information flow and enhance their resilience against supply chain disruptions.

Knostic

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Knostic specializes in providing access controls and governance solutions for enterprises utilizing large language models (LLMs). The company's platform addresses the challenges associated with LLM chatbots by enabling organizations to manage risk and ensure compliance. Knostic's knowledge-centric capabilities facilitate the swift deployment of LLMs, promoting AI-driven innovation while prioritizing value, security, and safety. Through its software, Knostic aims to empower enterprises to harness the potential of LLMs effectively and responsibly.

Enpay

Series B in 2023
Enpay is a financial firm that specializes in cashless and paperless collection operations. It provides a SaaS-based fintech platform that streamlines the processes of collecting and managing money, as well as billing. By leveraging technology, Enpay enables users to conduct financial transactions digitally through computers and smartphones, eliminating the need for physical cash or paper documents. This innovative approach supports businesses in enhancing their collection operations while improving efficiency and convenience.

YESOD

Series A in 2023
YESOD is a cloud-based service that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of management departments through its ID control platform. This platform is designed to facilitate seamless operations among various departments by integrating diverse personnel and organizational information. By automating account management processes, YESOD helps organizations overcome departmental barriers and manage their databases more effectively.

SecureNavi

Series A in 2023
SecureNavi specializes in providing automation tools for information security management systems (ISMS), aimed at enhancing efficiency in companies by minimizing reliance on traditional methods such as Excel and Word. The company offers a range of services, including hands-on training, guidance, and certification for ISMS. Through these offerings, SecureNavi assists organizations in implementing ISMS automation tools effectively, thereby streamlining their operations and improving security management practices. For further inquiries, contact information is available on their website.

Techtouch

Series B in 2023
Techtouch, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing TechTouch, a digital transformation platform designed to improve operational efficiency for businesses. Its software provides an intuitive website user manual by overlaying explanatory guidance directly onto existing web systems through a browser plug-in and server-side integration. This approach allows for real-time navigation assistance, minimizing the challenges associated with complex system operations. By enhancing system education for employees and promoting better utilization of web resources, Techtouch aims to reduce operational burdens and streamline business processes.

CollaboGate

Seed Round in 2022
CollaboGate specializes in the development of open-source toolkits designed to create a comprehensive global data infrastructure aimed at transforming various industries. The company is a pioneer in the standardization of decentralized identity and verifiable credentials, uniquely applying these technologies to machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. Their flagship offering, "IoT Observability as a Service - NodeX," provides enterprise-level security while facilitating the monitoring of devices across diverse sectors, including office environments, energy, and manufacturing. CollaboGate's innovative solutions are designed to enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for its clients.

Ghost Security

Series A in 2022
Ghost Security specializes in cyber security software aimed at enhancing application security for modern enterprises. The company develops solutions that integrate at every layer of the application stack, from edge to workloads and operational tools. By doing so, Ghost Security enables organizations to obtain contextually relevant security insights, facilitating the secure deployment of applications at cloud scale and in alignment with DevOps practices. Their focus is on creating a new standard in application security that meets the evolving needs of businesses in a digital landscape.

Resilire

Seed Round in 2021
Resilire is a supply chain risk management company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to help businesses effectively manage their supply chain data and mitigate associated risks. The platform enables organizations to collect and visualize disaster information, create a control tower for monitoring, and understand the impact of various disruptions through mapping. Additionally, Resilire's software supports the development of business continuity management systems, facilitating the organization and sharing of corporate data. This approach allows businesses to streamline their internal information flow and enhance their resilience against supply chain disruptions.

Studist

Seed Round in 2021
Studist operates a manual creation and sharing platform called "Teachme Biz," designed to enhance information transmission within enterprises. The platform enables users to create and share business manuals by selecting images and videos, supplemented with descriptive text. This approach aims to eliminate the loss of crucial information in organizations, facilitating efficient communication and knowledge sharing among employees. By providing a straightforward method for developing standard work procedure manuals, Studist contributes to a more informed workplace, supporting the vision of a society where intellectual vitality is fully visible and accessible.

Enpay

Series A in 2021
Enpay is a financial firm that specializes in cashless and paperless collection operations. It provides a SaaS-based fintech platform that streamlines the processes of collecting and managing money, as well as billing. By leveraging technology, Enpay enables users to conduct financial transactions digitally through computers and smartphones, eliminating the need for physical cash or paper documents. This innovative approach supports businesses in enhancing their collection operations while improving efficiency and convenience.

Stock

Seed Round in 2020
Stock is a developer of an information-sharing and task-management platform designed to alleviate the challenges associated with information-sharing for non-IT companies globally. The platform incorporates features such as auto-preview, prevention of accidental deletions, data encryption, automatic mail transfer, and data stocking. These functionalities aim to enhance operational efficiency and streamline communication among teams, thereby reducing stress and improving collaboration in diverse business environments.

Fieldguide

Seed Round in 2020
Fieldguide, Inc. is an enterprise software company that provides an automation and collaboration platform specifically designed for audit and advisory firms. Founded in 2020 and based in Sacramento, California, the company offers a suite of workflow software features, including secure data requests, work plan management, reporting automation, and resource planning. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to standardize templates and facilitate drag-and-drop report creation, helping firms streamline their project lifecycle. By enhancing productivity and client satisfaction, Fieldguide enables firms to improve their margins and foster stronger client relationships. The company is supported by notable venture capital investors, including 8VC, Floodgate, and Y Combinator.

Beatrust

Seed Round in 2020
BeaTrust Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a collaboration application aimed at enhancing employee connectivity within organizations. Founded in 2020, its platform enables employees to search for and discover colleagues' skills, experiences, and interests, fostering collaboration and innovation across departments. By facilitating connections among individuals with similar backgrounds and expertise, BeaTrust's application empowers users to work together effectively on projects, ultimately driving new value within the workplace.

YESOD

Seed Round in 2020
YESOD is a cloud-based service that focuses on enhancing the efficiency of management departments through its ID control platform. This platform is designed to facilitate seamless operations among various departments by integrating diverse personnel and organizational information. By automating account management processes, YESOD helps organizations overcome departmental barriers and manage their databases more effectively.

Techtouch

Series A in 2020
Techtouch, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing TechTouch, a digital transformation platform designed to improve operational efficiency for businesses. Its software provides an intuitive website user manual by overlaying explanatory guidance directly onto existing web systems through a browser plug-in and server-side integration. This approach allows for real-time navigation assistance, minimizing the challenges associated with complex system operations. By enhancing system education for employees and promoting better utilization of web resources, Techtouch aims to reduce operational burdens and streamline business processes.

CAST AI

Seed Round in 2020
CAST AI Group, Inc. develops a multi-cloud management platform that allows users to efficiently manage compute capacity across various cloud providers, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. The platform enables automatic deployment of applications across multiple clouds, ensuring consistent uptime and performance. By employing advanced machine learning algorithms, CAST AI analyzes and optimizes cloud clusters in real time, significantly reducing costs—by over 50%—while also enhancing performance, security, and overall productivity for DevOps and engineering teams. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, CAST AI Group, Inc. was formerly known as CAST AI Temp, Inc.

SafeBreach

Series C in 2020
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation (BAS). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a platform that enables organizations to proactively assess their security posture. The platform utilizes a comprehensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes real-world breach methods, to simulate potential attacks across various network segments, cloud environments, and endpoints. By mimicking the tactics of virtual hackers, SafeBreach helps businesses identify vulnerabilities and improve their security controls before actual breaches occur. The platform integrates seamlessly with security information and event management systems, ticketing systems, and automation vendors, allowing for enhanced incident response and remediation. Funded by notable investors, SafeBreach continues to innovate in the field of cybersecurity, providing vital insights to strengthen enterprise defenses against evolving threats.

Alp

Series A in 2020
Alp, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing technology solutions that address challenges related to company monetization. The company offers a sales and billing management software-as-a-service (SaaS) product known as Scalebase, tailored for recurring revenue businesses, including subscription and SaaS models. Scalebase facilitates the central management of various business operations, such as pricing design, product management, customer management, contract management, billing management, index analysis, advance payment management, and journal entry creation. By streamlining these processes, Alp aims to reduce workload, enhance operational flexibility, and drive revenue growth for its clients in the recurring revenue sector.

Banzai International

Series A in 2020
Banzai International, founded in 2015, is a SaaS company based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Cary, North Carolina. It operates an online platform that specializes in event marketing automation. Banzai, its primary product, is designed for field marketing teams to discover, market, and automate professional event outreach, thereby increasing registrations. The platform also facilitates connections among professionals through global B2B events, enhancing educational opportunities. Banzai serves over 100 clients, including prominent companies like Adobe and Dell Technologies, by providing marketing automation solutions for webinars and events. Its offerings help marketers grow their audience and create more engaging experiences, ultimately driving business expansion.

Resily

Series A in 2020
Resily, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a cloud-based objectives and key results (OKR) tool designed to enhance business management and communication. The platform enables organizations to effectively align their strategies and operational goals, facilitating engagement across all departments. By promoting a clear visualization of business policies and execution plans, Resily’s tools help teams understand their collective progress and foster a collaborative work environment. The solution aims to streamline communication and support corporate growth, ultimately creating a more enjoyable workplace experience for employees.

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.

Techtouch

Seed Round in 2019
Techtouch, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing TechTouch, a digital transformation platform designed to improve operational efficiency for businesses. Its software provides an intuitive website user manual by overlaying explanatory guidance directly onto existing web systems through a browser plug-in and server-side integration. This approach allows for real-time navigation assistance, minimizing the challenges associated with complex system operations. By enhancing system education for employees and promoting better utilization of web resources, Techtouch aims to reduce operational burdens and streamline business processes.

HERP

Series A in 2019
HERP, Inc. is a company that designs and develops a recruitment management platform aimed at enhancing digital talent recruitment. Founded in 2017 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, HERP offers a platform known as HERP ATS, which facilitates the recruitment process for on-site employees. The platform integrates with various recruitment media and communication tools, such as Slack and Chatwork, to streamline the recruitment workflow. It features functionalities like interview scheduling, job ticket creation, and pipeline analysis, while also maintaining a talent pool system for managing and optimizing communication with potential candidates. By providing these services, HERP enables companies to improve their recruitment activities and foster better interactions between employees and recruiters.

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, previously known as Beee Technology, is a venture company focused on providing in-house IT services tailored for corporations. The company aims to address business challenges faced by corporate clients by leveraging advanced IT technologies. Hexabase specializes in offering cloud services and enterprise backend as a service (EBaaS), which are designed to enhance the development of web applications and corporate systems. Their platform streamlines and accelerates web system development, allowing businesses to reorganize workflows and manage their processes more efficiently through digital solutions.

Studist

Venture Round in 2019
Studist operates a manual creation and sharing platform called "Teachme Biz," designed to enhance information transmission within enterprises. The platform enables users to create and share business manuals by selecting images and videos, supplemented with descriptive text. This approach aims to eliminate the loss of crucial information in organizations, facilitating efficient communication and knowledge sharing among employees. By providing a straightforward method for developing standard work procedure manuals, Studist contributes to a more informed workplace, supporting the vision of a society where intellectual vitality is fully visible and accessible.

Alp

Seed Round in 2019
Alp, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing technology solutions that address challenges related to company monetization. The company offers a sales and billing management software-as-a-service (SaaS) product known as Scalebase, tailored for recurring revenue businesses, including subscription and SaaS models. Scalebase facilitates the central management of various business operations, such as pricing design, product management, customer management, contract management, billing management, index analysis, advance payment management, and journal entry creation. By streamlining these processes, Alp aims to reduce workload, enhance operational flexibility, and drive revenue growth for its clients in the recurring revenue sector.

Resily

Seed Round in 2019
Resily, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a cloud-based objectives and key results (OKR) tool designed to enhance business management and communication. The platform enables organizations to effectively align their strategies and operational goals, facilitating engagement across all departments. By promoting a clear visualization of business policies and execution plans, Resily’s tools help teams understand their collective progress and foster a collaborative work environment. The solution aims to streamline communication and support corporate growth, ultimately creating a more enjoyable workplace experience for employees.

O:

Venture Round in 2019
O: is an information technology company focused on enhancing health management through innovative tools that visualize the human circadian clock. The company has developed a unique IoT device that calculates optimal sleep timing for individuals by utilizing an acceleration sensor. This technology not only helps users determine the best times for falling asleep and waking up but also analyzes factors related to mental health disorders and productivity loss. By providing daily sleep coaching to employees, O: enables organizations to better manage employee health data and foster improved overall well-being and productivity in the workplace.

SafeBreach

Series B in 2018
SafeBreach Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in breach and attack simulation (BAS). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional location in Tel Aviv, Israel, SafeBreach offers a platform that enables organizations to proactively assess their security posture. The platform utilizes a comprehensive Hacker's Playbook, which includes real-world breach methods, to simulate potential attacks across various network segments, cloud environments, and endpoints. By mimicking the tactics of virtual hackers, SafeBreach helps businesses identify vulnerabilities and improve their security controls before actual breaches occur. The platform integrates seamlessly with security information and event management systems, ticketing systems, and automation vendors, allowing for enhanced incident response and remediation. Funded by notable investors, SafeBreach continues to innovate in the field of cybersecurity, providing vital insights to strengthen enterprise defenses against evolving threats.

Fyde

Seed Round in 2018
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.

O:

Venture Round in 2017
O: is an information technology company focused on enhancing health management through innovative tools that visualize the human circadian clock. The company has developed a unique IoT device that calculates optimal sleep timing for individuals by utilizing an acceleration sensor. This technology not only helps users determine the best times for falling asleep and waking up but also analyzes factors related to mental health disorders and productivity loss. By providing daily sleep coaching to employees, O: enables organizations to better manage employee health data and foster improved overall well-being and productivity in the workplace.

Junify

Seed Round in 2017
Junify is a developer of a workforce management tool aimed at enhancing productivity, security, and trust within organizations. As businesses navigate the complexities of remote work and the use of mobile devices, Junify provides a platform that allows companies and employees to regain control over their work and time. The software is designed to be user-friendly, facilitating connections between office and remote workers and their necessary resources. It addresses critical issues such as password management and streamlines the onboarding and off-boarding processes for staff, thereby improving overall efficiency in a flexible work environment.

Sight Machine

Series B in 2016
Sight Machine Inc. develops a manufacturing analytics platform that provides real-time visibility and actionable insights across manufacturing operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Tokyo, Japan; and Taichung, Taiwan, the company serves Global 500 clients in various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. Its offerings include FactoryTX Edge and FactoryTX Cloud for multi-factory IoT data management, as well as a Manufacturing Data Platform that integrates multiple data sources such as data historians, RDBMS, MES, and ERP systems. The platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help manufacturers enhance quality, productivity, and sustainability by continuously analyzing assets and processes at all levels of the organization.

Sight Machine

Series B in 2016
Sight Machine Inc. develops a manufacturing analytics platform that provides real-time visibility and actionable insights across manufacturing operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Tokyo, Japan; and Taichung, Taiwan, the company serves Global 500 clients in various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. Its offerings include FactoryTX Edge and FactoryTX Cloud for multi-factory IoT data management, as well as a Manufacturing Data Platform that integrates multiple data sources such as data historians, RDBMS, MES, and ERP systems. The platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help manufacturers enhance quality, productivity, and sustainability by continuously analyzing assets and processes at all levels of the organization.

Appdome

Series A in 2015
Appdome Ltd. is a company that specializes in mobile application protection solutions tailored for enterprises across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. Founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Appdome offers a cloud-based platform known as AppFusion, which allows mobile developers and enterprise mobility professionals to integrate third-party functionalities into existing mobile applications without the need for coding. This innovative service accelerates enterprise mobility projects by enabling the simultaneous combination of multiple functions within a single app. Appdome's offerings encompass mobile app security, enterprise access, authentication, identity management, and threat defense, helping organizations protect against cyber threats, mobile fraud, and data theft while enhancing compliance and productivity.

vArmour

Series C in 2014
vArmour Networks, Inc., established in 2011, specializes in software-defined security solutions for virtualized data centers. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in Calgary, Canada, and the UK, the company provides network-based security enforcement for cloud computing environments and a multi-cloud security architecture. vArmour's solutions separate the security control plane from the enforcement plane, offering vendor-agnostic security for hybrid cloud infrastructure. They cater to service providers, enterprises, and government cloud operators, with a strategic partnership with Tufin.

vArmour

Series B in 2013
vArmour Networks, Inc., established in 2011, specializes in software-defined security solutions for virtualized data centers. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in Calgary, Canada, and the UK, the company provides network-based security enforcement for cloud computing environments and a multi-cloud security architecture. vArmour's solutions separate the security control plane from the enforcement plane, offering vendor-agnostic security for hybrid cloud infrastructure. They cater to service providers, enterprises, and government cloud operators, with a strategic partnership with Tufin.

Remotium

Seed Round in 2013
Remotium, Inc. is a company focused on mobile application security software, founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California. It specializes in mobile virtualization, providing a virtual mobile platform that allows secure and manageable access to enterprise applications from any mobile device. Utilizing a unique virtual-instance technology, Remotium runs mobile applications on public or private clouds and streams them to mobile devices, ensuring data integrity and compliance while enhancing user privacy. The platform offers corporate IT departments significant control and visibility over mobile applications, addressing security concerns and reducing the complexities often associated with traditional mobile management solutions. By creating a user-friendly experience that mimics native applications, Remotium aids enterprises in overcoming barriers to adoption and compliance, ultimately supporting a more efficient and secure mobile workforce. As of 2015, Remotium operates as a subsidiary of AVAST Software s.r.o.

LiveRamp

Series C in 2013
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc., based in San Francisco, operates a global technology business specializing in enterprise data connectivity. The company's core product, IdentityLink, is a people-based identifier that facilitates data onboarding, identity resolution, and measurement analytics across diverse industries such as finance, retail, and healthcare. LiveRamp enables businesses to connect, control, and activate their data, transforming customer experiences and driving valuable business outcomes. It collaborates with various partners, including The Trade Desk, and is known for its neutral, open approach to data management.
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