Dream Incubator

Established in 2000, Dream Incubator is a strategic consulting firm primarily serving Japanese corporate clients and governmental institutions. It provides capital and professional services to support the growth of next-generation companies, while also operating its own businesses.

Hideaki Ono

Senior Manager / Global Business Producer

Past deals in Japan

Hackazouk

Seed Round in 2020
Hackazouk Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on alumni relationship management. Founded in 2017, it operates a platform called Official-Alumni.com, which helps organizations maintain connections with their former employees in Japan and the Philippines. The system facilitates communication between companies and alumni through a chat-type messaging function, allowing for seamless interactions and data accumulation. This innovative approach enables both individuals and organizations to adapt to evolving lifestyles and maintain meaningful relationships post-retirement or exit.

Div

Debt Financing in 2020
Div Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in providing programming education through its TECH::CAMP initiative. It offers short-term intensive training courses designed to equip students with the skills needed to become proficient engineers. Div operates programming schools in both online and classroom formats, catering to a diverse range of learners. The company's primary objective is to transform inexperienced individuals into professional engineers capable of pursuing careers in technology, particularly in web design. Through its comprehensive curriculum, Div aims to facilitate the transition from novice to skilled practitioner in the software programming field.

LegalForce

Series B in 2020
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

LegalOn Technologies

Series B in 2020
LegalOn Technologies offers AI-powered contract review software that helps legal teams review and negotiate contracts faster and more accurately. The platform combines artificial intelligence with attorney expertise to identify contract risks, generate precise redlines, and enforce organization-specific standards. It supports a range of contract operations, including search, storage, and comparison, and includes an AI assistant with answers to contract questions, available online and integrated with Microsoft Word. The solution is used by thousands of companies and firms worldwide and includes customizable playbooks that provide immediate, real-world value. Founded in 2017, LegalOn serves a global customer base and focuses on improving speed, risk management, and efficiency in contract workflows.

SHOWROOM

Corporate Round in 2019
SHOWROOM Inc. is a Tokyo-based media company established in 2015, specializing in live video streaming services. The platform primarily caters to audiences interested in Japanese idols and voice actors, providing an interactive environment for watching live shows. In addition to facilitating live streaming, SHOWROOM also engages in program production and offers various video content services. As a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd., SHOWROOM continues to enhance its offerings within the entertainment sector, focusing on connecting fans with their favorite performers through innovative digital experiences.

SHOWROOM

Venture Round in 2019
SHOWROOM Inc. is a Tokyo-based media company established in 2015, specializing in live video streaming services. The platform primarily caters to audiences interested in Japanese idols and voice actors, providing an interactive environment for watching live shows. In addition to facilitating live streaming, SHOWROOM also engages in program production and offers various video content services. As a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd., SHOWROOM continues to enhance its offerings within the entertainment sector, focusing on connecting fans with their favorite performers through innovative digital experiences.

Tanp

Series B in 2019
Tanp is an e-commerce platform operated by Gracia Inc., which specializes in providing a diverse selection of gift options for various occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, job celebrations, and weddings. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, Tanp aims to enhance the gift-giving experience by offering products that help customers celebrate and cherish important moments in their lives. The platform is designed to make the process of selecting and purchasing gifts more enjoyable and accessible for its users.

MESHWell

Venture Round in 2019
MESHWell is an online platform that connects freelance retail professionals with fashion stores for temporary staffing needs. It facilitates on-demand hiring, training, salary payment services, and provides job seekers with relevant opportunities based on their skills and experience.

Slogan

Venture Round in 2019
Slogan Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in online staffing and recruitment services. The company focuses on supporting the growth of human capital within emerging industries through its innovative recruitment platform.

Hackazouk

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Hackazouk Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on alumni relationship management. Founded in 2017, it operates a platform called Official-Alumni.com, which helps organizations maintain connections with their former employees in Japan and the Philippines. The system facilitates communication between companies and alumni through a chat-type messaging function, allowing for seamless interactions and data accumulation. This innovative approach enables both individuals and organizations to adapt to evolving lifestyles and maintain meaningful relationships post-retirement or exit.

LegalOn Technologies

Series A in 2019
LegalOn Technologies offers AI-powered contract review software that helps legal teams review and negotiate contracts faster and more accurately. The platform combines artificial intelligence with attorney expertise to identify contract risks, generate precise redlines, and enforce organization-specific standards. It supports a range of contract operations, including search, storage, and comparison, and includes an AI assistant with answers to contract questions, available online and integrated with Microsoft Word. The solution is used by thousands of companies and firms worldwide and includes customizable playbooks that provide immediate, real-world value. Founded in 2017, LegalOn serves a global customer base and focuses on improving speed, risk management, and efficiency in contract workflows.

LegalForce

Seed Round in 2018
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

Wakrak

Venture Round in 2018
Wakrak operates an online platform in Japan that connects part-time workers with daily job opportunities. Users can browse available jobs, secure employment contracts without interviews, and work on-site.

LegalOn Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
LegalOn Technologies offers AI-powered contract review software that helps legal teams review and negotiate contracts faster and more accurately. The platform combines artificial intelligence with attorney expertise to identify contract risks, generate precise redlines, and enforce organization-specific standards. It supports a range of contract operations, including search, storage, and comparison, and includes an AI assistant with answers to contract questions, available online and integrated with Microsoft Word. The solution is used by thousands of companies and firms worldwide and includes customizable playbooks that provide immediate, real-world value. Founded in 2017, LegalOn serves a global customer base and focuses on improving speed, risk management, and efficiency in contract workflows.

AnyMind Group

Series B in 2018
AnyMind Group is a commerce enablement company based in Singapore. Founded in 2016, it offers interconnected software and services to facilitate brand building, manufacturing, e-commerce, marketing, logistics, and global expansion for businesses across 13 markets.

Tanp

Series A in 2018
Tanp is an e-commerce platform operated by Gracia Inc., which specializes in providing a diverse selection of gift options for various occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, job celebrations, and weddings. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, Tanp aims to enhance the gift-giving experience by offering products that help customers celebrate and cherish important moments in their lives. The platform is designed to make the process of selecting and purchasing gifts more enjoyable and accessible for its users.

Work Style Lab.

Acquisition in 2018
Work Style Lab Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in connecting professionals and organizations through its platform. It operates within the consulting industry, providing insights and resources that facilitate collaboration between companies and individuals. The company's focus is on enhancing work environments and styles, tailoring solutions to meet the evolving needs of the modern workforce. Through its innovative approach, Work Style Lab aims to improve workplace dynamics and drive productivity for its clients.

Payme

Series A in 2018
Payme, Inc. is a software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a mobile application that provides payroll prepayment services, allowing users to access their earned wages in cash through their smartphones. The company focuses on creating digital platforms to streamline mobile payments and salary advance services, aiming to enhance financial accessibility for users.

Jiraffe

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Jiraffe operates online platforms that facilitate price comparisons and transactions for iPhone repairs, parts replacement, and smartphone purchases. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to empower customers with informed buying decisions.

Clue

Series A in 2017
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company provides various solutions that leverage drone technology for different applications. Its product lineup includes DroneRoofer, designed for exterior roof inspection, construction surveying, and roof area calculations; Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on images captured by drones; and Drone View-kun, aimed at photographing condominiums and properties. Through these offerings, CLUE, Inc. enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in construction and property management.

AnyMind Group

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
AnyMind Group is a commerce enablement company based in Singapore. Founded in 2016, it offers interconnected software and services to facilitate brand building, manufacturing, e-commerce, marketing, logistics, and global expansion for businesses across 13 markets.

Jiraffe

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2014, Jiraffe operates online platforms that facilitate price comparisons and transactions for iPhone repairs, parts replacement, and smartphone purchases. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to empower customers with informed buying decisions.

Whomor

Venture Round in 2016
Whomor Inc. is a creative firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a range of services including illustration production, manga development, and content creation for social games. Whomor utilizes a crowdsourcing mechanism to meet the creative needs of its clients, allowing for the efficient production of game illustrations and other entertainment content. In addition to its core offerings, the company also engages in cartoon production, entertainment co-creation, and human resource resolution services, catering to various aspects of the creative industry.

Boardwalk

Seed Round in 2015
Boardwalk Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2010 that specializes in mobile ticketing services and data marketing for various events. As a subsidiary of Dentsu Inc., Boardwalk Inc. provides an electronic ticketing platform that integrates payment data with a range of in-house services, including fan club management and e-commerce solutions. The company aims to enhance the entertainment experience by promoting innovative marketing strategies and expanding opportunities for both clients and audiences. Through its comprehensive approach, Boardwalk Inc. supports clients in navigating the complexities of the entertainment industry and maximizing their business potential.

disurvey

Seed Round in 2015
disurvey's DIM provides market insights, business solutions and marketing tools to help expanding businesses to Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. We offer ONE-HOUR free consultation along with our strategic professional consultants. 2-million online panel including Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, & Indonesia 10-year experience in strategy consulting & consumer research Deep insights of various industries in Southeast Asia. Most affordable solution in the region starting from US$1,000. Fast processing time with approximately 7 days from panel recruitment to final report. Experienced experts covering all industries.

Breaker

Venture Round in 2015
Breaker Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a company that specializes in creating videos and movies for promotional purposes. Their services include film production, TV program production, commercial (CM) production, influencer marketing, inbound marketing, artist management, event planning, and video analysis tools. Breaker is particularly focused on cross-border marketing, leveraging overseas influencer marketing on global media platforms to reach international audiences effectively.

Mynet

Venture Round in 2015
Mynet Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in providing game services, primarily focusing on community and role-playing games for the Japanese and Asian markets. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Tokyo, Mynet offers a range of services including the transfer and redesign of game titles, consulting, data analysis, and the utilization of artificial intelligence. Additionally, the company provides marketing-related services and operates CroPro, a mutual customer network specifically for smartphone games. Notable titles in its portfolio include "Emblem of Falkyrie" and "Angel Master."

Breaker

Seed Round in 2014
Breaker Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a company that specializes in creating videos and movies for promotional purposes. Their services include film production, TV program production, commercial (CM) production, influencer marketing, inbound marketing, artist management, event planning, and video analysis tools. Breaker is particularly focused on cross-border marketing, leveraging overseas influencer marketing on global media platforms to reach international audiences effectively.

eBOOK Initiative Japan

Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 2000, eBOOK Initiative Japan specializes in the planning, development, distribution, and production of electronic content, books, magazines, and publications. It focuses on overcoming language barriers to spread Japanese publications globally.

Allied Architects

Venture Round in 2010
Allied Architects, Inc. is a digital marketing firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in social media marketing services throughout Asia. Founded in 2005, the company operates the Monipla platform, which includes various marketing products such as Monipla Fan Blog for PR and product development, Retro for photo and video collection, echoes for instant win campaigns, and brandtouch, a fan marketing cloud. Additionally, it offers realtouch for customer data storage in commercial settings and Social-IN, a hashtag curation tool. Allied Architects is committed to connecting businesses with their customers through innovative marketing strategies that leverage social media and technology, facilitating improved communication and engagement. The firm aims to enhance societal interaction while continually pursuing entrepreneurial challenges and high-quality service delivery.

Revalue

Seed Round in 2010
Revalue is a global asset liquidator based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2010. The company specializes in the liquidation and evaluation of surplus stock and returns, focusing on creating a transparent secondary distribution market. By redistributing these products at reasonable prices, Revalue enables its clients to engage in safe, secure, and timely transactions. The company's services aim to ensure fair pricing for both sellers and buyers, thereby enhancing the efficiency of asset management and minimizing waste in the retail supply chain.

Allied Architects

Venture Round in 2008
Allied Architects, Inc. is a digital marketing firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in social media marketing services throughout Asia. Founded in 2005, the company operates the Monipla platform, which includes various marketing products such as Monipla Fan Blog for PR and product development, Retro for photo and video collection, echoes for instant win campaigns, and brandtouch, a fan marketing cloud. Additionally, it offers realtouch for customer data storage in commercial settings and Social-IN, a hashtag curation tool. Allied Architects is committed to connecting businesses with their customers through innovative marketing strategies that leverage social media and technology, facilitating improved communication and engagement. The firm aims to enhance societal interaction while continually pursuing entrepreneurial challenges and high-quality service delivery.

Moshimo

Venture Round in 2007
Moshimo Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2006, specializing in the planning and production of internet shopping sites. It enables small businesses to establish an online presence easily by providing a platform for building online storefronts. Moshimo offers drop shipping services, allowing businesses to sell products without the need to hold inventory or handle shipping logistics. This approach simplifies the process of online retail by letting wholesale suppliers manage inventory and delivery. With access to over 350,000 products from more than 800 suppliers, Moshimo supports small enterprises in efficiently managing their supply chains, thus facilitating their ability to sell merchandise online. The company operates as a subsidiary of Scroll 360 Corporation.

Photo Create

Venture Round in 2007
Photo Create Co., founded in January 2002 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing a range of photo-related services. The company offers cloud-based solutions that support event photographers and manage various photography needs. Its services include advertising and marketing support for a diverse array of events, such as sports, ballroom dancing, music, and school functions. Additionally, Photo Create provides business trip studio photography and other related cloud services, aiming to enhance the overall photography experience for its clients in Japan.

Moshimo

Venture Round in 2007
Moshimo Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2006, specializing in the planning and production of internet shopping sites. It enables small businesses to establish an online presence easily by providing a platform for building online storefronts. Moshimo offers drop shipping services, allowing businesses to sell products without the need to hold inventory or handle shipping logistics. This approach simplifies the process of online retail by letting wholesale suppliers manage inventory and delivery. With access to over 350,000 products from more than 800 suppliers, Moshimo supports small enterprises in efficiently managing their supply chains, thus facilitating their ability to sell merchandise online. The company operates as a subsidiary of Scroll 360 Corporation.

E-Guardian

Venture Round in 2007
E-Guardian Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 1998, specializes in comprehensive internet security solutions. The company offers real-time web monitoring services for blogs, social networks, and forums through its Net Petrol platform, along with E-Trident, a system that reduces manual post checking. Additionally, they provide ROKA SOLUTION, an image filtering system for online content analysis. E-Guardian also offers customer support for applications and games, advertisement management services, and compliance measures to investigate harmful rumors and trends.

Sanwa Company

Seed Round in 2006
Sanwa Company, established in 1979 and headquartered in Japan, operates as an online retailer specializing in house interior design. The company provides a diverse array of products related to housing equipment and building materials, including kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and various interior and exterior building materials. Its offerings also encompass maintenance construction materials and a selection of imported items such as tiles, natural stones, bricks, glass, Spanish tiles, and wrought iron. Sanwa Company is dedicated to enhancing home design through its extensive product range.

Star Flyer

Seed Round in 2006
Star Flyer Inc. is an airline carrier based in Kitakyushu, Japan, founded in 2002. The company specializes in providing air transportation services, including the transport of passengers, baggage, and cargo. Additionally, Star Flyer offers shuttle services connecting major cities across Japan. The airline is dedicated to delivering efficient and reliable travel solutions within the aviation industry.

Chiikishinbunsha

Seed Round in 2006
Chiikishinbunsha Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that specializes in publishing local newspapers. Founded in 1984, it is headquartered in Funabashi, Japan. In addition to its newspaper publishing activities, the company also inserts promotional flyers into its publications and offers sales promotion support services to its clients. Through these offerings, Chiikishinbunsha aims to meet the informational and promotional needs of its customer base.

CanBas

Seed Round in 2005
CanBas Co., Ltd., established in 2000 and headquartered in Numazu, Japan, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in cancer therapeutics. It develops CBP501, a calmodulin modulator, which has completed Phase II trials for treating malignant pleural mesothelioma and non-small cell lung cancers. Additionally, CanBas is developing CBS9106, a reversible XPO-1 inhibitor currently in Phase I trials for solid tumors. The company collaborates with Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.

Cerebrix

Seed Round in 2004
Cerebrix Corporation is a business consulting firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1992. The company specializes in providing a range of services including sales management, sales support, and consulting, along with outsourcing solutions. Additionally, Cerebrix offers human resource services such as recruitment consulting, sales training, and assessment services, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of sales personnel. The firm also engages in the sale and rental of medical equipment and provides information services through the Internet. By leveraging the latest technology, Cerebrix focuses on optimizing organizational productivity and developing effective sales structures for its clients. As of January 2017, Cerebrix operates as a subsidiary of HAKUHODO PRODUCT'S, Inc.

eBOOK Initiative Japan

Venture Round in 2004
Founded in 2000, eBOOK Initiative Japan specializes in the planning, development, distribution, and production of electronic content, books, magazines, and publications. It focuses on overcoming language barriers to spread Japanese publications globally.

ZMP

Seed Round in 2003
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2001, ZMP specializes in developing humanoid robots and robotics. It offers products such as autonomous driving development tools, robotic camera solutions, sensors, and data loggers. The company also provides automatic operation technology for advanced driver assistance systems and supports logistics and research robots.

Nippon Office Systems

Seed Round in 2002
Nippon Office Systems is a Japan-based information technology services company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Tokyo. It delivers IT lifecycle management and enterprise application services, system engineering and management, and staffing, along with on-site maintenance and send-back repair services. The company also sells personal computers, software, and peripherals and provides hardware installation and inspection services. In addition to IT infrastructure support, it emphasizes IT asset recycling and related services. Nippon Office Systems operates as a subsidiary of Kanematsu Electronics.

Asteria

Venture Round in 2001
Asteria Corporation is a Japanese enterprise software company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1998, it develops and sells various software products designed to enhance operational efficiency and integration. Its offerings include ASTERIA Warp, a data integration middleware that facilitates automation without the need for programming, and SnapCal, which integrates Google Calendar and iOS calendar functions. Additionally, Asteria provides lino, a sticky and canvas service, along with Handbook, a mobile content management platform for tablets and smartphones. The company also offers consulting, training, and support services to its clients, ensuring comprehensive solutions tailored to their needs.
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