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 Market Research

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MomentFeed

Series C in 2017
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.

Refcome

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

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.

Xica

Series B in 2016
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.

toBe marketing

Seed Round in 2015
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.

MomentFeed

Series B in 2015
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.

Xica

Venture Round in 2015
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.

Xica

Series B in 2015
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.

MomentFeed

Series A in 2013
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.

MomentFeed

Seed Round in 2011
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.
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