AppBrew Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing LIPS, a mobile application designed for users to share and read authentic reviews on a variety of beauty products, including cosmetics, nail care, personal care, and hair care items from different brands. This platform facilitates informed purchasing decisions by providing a space for users to exchange experiences and insights related to personal care products.
Jido is bringing in the next wave of AR where digital content can have a shared and persistent life in the real world. Our API uses intimate understanding of a users spatial context to preserve AR experiences across users and devices. Our research team came out of the Stanford Artifical Intelligence Labs and the Cornell Robot Learning Lab.
Funplex is a game management company.
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Corporate Round in 2018
Newestage is the developer of Stager Live, a live-streaming mobile app in Japan.
QUANT, Inc. is a digital marketing agency based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. As a subsidiary of LANCERS Inc., the company specializes in media engagement metrics, strategy planning, and content creation. QUANT, Inc. aims to support its clients by fostering growth and delivering valuable advertising solutions. Through its services, the agency seeks to enhance the effectiveness of internet advertising and create opportunities for its customers.
We're committed to making the internet more expressive, and to build a digital identity layer that is accessible to all.
FOWD is a comprehensive entertainment company in Japan.
AppBrew Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing LIPS, a mobile application designed for users to share and read authentic reviews on a variety of beauty products, including cosmetics, nail care, personal care, and hair care items from different brands. This platform facilitates informed purchasing decisions by providing a space for users to exchange experiences and insights related to personal care products.
One Media, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in visual storytelling through animated messages. The company focuses on transforming messages into engaging video content, managing the entire process in-house. This includes video distribution, viewing data analysis, and creative planning and production. By integrating these services, One Media aims to deliver video content that provides unique value to its clients.
Cyber Security Cloud, Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in web security services powered by artificial intelligence. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, the firm offers a range of products designed to detect and block cyber-attacks on websites and web servers. Its key offerings include Shadankun, a service that visualizes and mitigates cyber threats, and WafCharm, which automates AWS WAF rules using AI and big data. Additionally, the company provides managed rules for AWS WAF and engages in cyber-attack research and analysis, as well as the development of advanced AI technologies.
Candee Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in online video production, talent management, and advertising services. Founded in 2015, the company operates an online platform that focuses on creating mobile content for advertising and general media videos. Candee's services cater to businesses seeking effective digital video marketing solutions in Japan, allowing them to manage talent and enhance their advertising strategies through engaging mobile video content.
Jiraffe Inc. engages in the planning, development, and management of Internet services. It operates sites that enable customers to compare the price of iPhone repair and parts replacement, as well as purchase price; and buy and sell smartphones individually. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Popshoot, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded on October 15, 2015, that specializes in developing mobile applications for financial management. The company's flagship product, Pota Coin, is designed to predict the next day's price of Bitcoin, making it accessible for users at all experience levels. The app functions as a virtual wallet for Ethereum and offers features that simulate cryptocurrency transactions, assisting beginners in understanding Bitcoin and enhancing their investment strategies. Through its innovative approach, Popshoot aims to empower users to engage with cryptocurrencies more effectively.
Immersv, Inc. is a company based in Castro Valley, California, that specializes in mobile virtual reality application distribution. Founded in 2015, it has developed a platform that facilitates the discovery and advertising of virtual reality content. The platform merges interactive 360-degree advertising with programmatic real-time bidding, enabling advertisers to effectively serve ads within virtual reality applications, games, and augmented reality content. This approach helps developers enhance both the distribution and monetization of their content while connecting advertisers with consumers through immersive experiences. Immersv aims to drive mass consumer adoption of digital markets in the evolving landscape of virtual and augmented reality.
Node, recently acquired by SugarCRM, fuels Sugar's time-aware CX platform to help businesses by automatically forecasting expected outcomes and highlighting previously unforeseen challenges and opportunities. Extending Sugar’s time-aware CX platform, Node’s AI technology adds the most coveted element of time—the future. The combined solution offers wide-ranging capabilities for sales, marketing, and service teams. Node enables users of business applications to see into the future. Powered by Artificial Intuition™ technology, Node is the first turnkey AI-as-a-service platform focused on powering predictable business outcomes, which enterprises can use to quickly and seamlessly build advanced AI into both customer-facing and internal applications without investing years and millions of dollars on risky AI experiments. Applications powered by Node can deliver predictions that enable users to make smarter connections and decisions about how to engage with customers, employees, investors, and partners. Node was founded by Google's youngest employee, Falon Fatemi, and it's renowned technology team includes the Godfather of Search, Louis Monier who created Alta Vista, and Michael Radovancevich former CTO of Taleo and OpenX. Node is backed by Mark Cuban, NEA, Avalon Ventures, and JetBlue Technology Ventures.
MEDLEY, the online encyclopedia disease that doctors make along with the people of cooperation doctor hundreds of people, we have put together in an easy-to-understand gently variety of information about the disease. Connect the people of doctors and medical institutions that provide people and their families and medical services to receive medical care, we aim to become as to realize the "convincing medical" information infrastructure must-have in society .
3MINUTE inc. Is the world "s best YouTuber management production specializing in girls. We provide attractive contents to the world via YouTube whithin 3minutes.
Bushiroad Inc. plans, develops, produces, and sells various trading card games in Japan. It also offers online mobile games; plans, produces, and manages music and video content, as well as merchandise. In addition, the company creates and distributes character goods to toy stores, general retailers, and hobby shops; manufactures and sells items for capsule toy vending machines; produces arcade prizes; and operates an e-commerce shop. Further, it edits and publishes Gekkan Bushiroad, a monthly magazine full of comics and TCG information; produces television programs; operates an Internet radio platform; and provides product planning and media agency services. Additionally, the company offers voice actor management services; pro-wrestling entertainment services, as well as management of fan club; and advertisement agency services. Bushiroad Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
DragonSoul, a mobile role playing game developed by PerBlue.
THETA.tv is a decentralized live streaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to enhance video delivery and monetization. Founded in 2015 and based in Cupertino, California, the platform allows users to stream and view content on various devices, including PCs, mobile phones, Smart TVs, and IoT devices. By utilizing a peer-to-peer network, THETA.tv incentivizes users to share their bandwidth, thereby reducing content delivery costs and creating additional revenue streams for existing video platforms. The company has attracted notable investments from strategic corporate partners such as Samsung NEXT and the Sony Innovation Fund, as well as media investors like Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments and Creative Artists Agency, alongside established Silicon Valley venture capital firms.
HotelQuickly is a mobile booking application that specializes in last-minute hotel reservations, catering primarily to travelers in the Asia Pacific region. Founded in December 2012 by a group of five entrepreneurs, the service launched publicly in several Asian markets, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand. It quickly expanded to include destinations across Asia and eventually worldwide, providing access to over 200,000 hotels. The platform allows users to book accommodations at 3 to 5-star hotels, facilitating same-day reservations with ease. In 2016, HotelQuickly integrated the Japanese app Tonight to enhance its offerings. With a user base of 1.5 million and a total of $5.6 million in funding, the company has been recognized for its innovative approach to mobile hotel booking, receiving coverage from various media outlets. HotelQuickly's headquarters are located in Hong Kong and Bangkok, with additional offices throughout the region, underscoring its commitment to improving the travel experience for users.
Spaces, officially formed in January 2016, says it’s already working on a range of VR and mixed-reality projects with companies including NBCUniversal, Microsoft, Big Blue Bubble and the Hettema Group. Platforms it’s developing for include Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR, PlayStation VR and Google Cardboard. “Spaces has a compelling and clear vision to be the catalyst for companies looking to create VR and MxR (mixed reality) experiences,” Comcast Ventures managing director Michael Yang said in a statement. “Spaces is combining remarkable capabilities, tools and creativity to push the boundaries of the VR frontier.”
Launch pad for a wide array of HR Tech services, which has focused on revolutionizing the world’s second largest Japanese HR services industry thru technology enabled business models. BizReach: Japan's premier online career networking service, which has transformed the Japanese business community in allowing career-driven executives to freely share and directly connect with talent-seeking employers and recruiters.Often referred to as the “LinkedIn of Japan” in the HR industry, the service has allowed over half a million executives to explore their career options by sharing their resume information in a closed online database shared amongst only employers and recruiters. The service has disrupted the executive search (recruitment) market by becoming a cloud-based talent sourcing platform for employers to recruit and hire business executives directly. CareerTrek: The service was built on the needs of BizReach clients (employers) wanting to recruit and hire “young” professionals (20s and early 30s) more efficiently thru direct sourcing methods. Hence, the service is branded and targeted to become an online career networking service connecting young professional jobseekers and employers. Together with BizReach, the 2 cloud-based talent sourcing platforms deliver similar results to what Linkedin delivers to enterprise clients outside of Japan. An added feature of CareerTrek due to its focus on a younger audience is its recommendation engine, which supports jobseekers in not only proactively finding jobs that they think fit them, but being introduced to positions that other similar users find interesting. Stanby: Stanby is a job search engine, which aggregates job postings from hundreds of third-party job sites. This “Google for Jobs” service enables jobseekers to search from over 4 million jobs posted online from all over the country in just one search. Stanby ATS is a service provided to employers, and is a cloud-based applicant tracking system for employers, and is free to use. Employers can create job postings, source applicants and track applicants, together functioning as a central platform for all recruitment efforts. Stanby thrives to bring every job opening to the online world, and become the largest original source of hiring information.
Experiment 7, Inc. is a game studio specializing in the development of virtual reality (VR) strategy games. Founded in 2015 by Geoffrey Zatkin and Demetri Detsaridis, the company operates from offices in New York and San Diego. Experiment 7 focuses on creating games that offer tactically deep yet easily accessible experiences, catering to a broad audience. The company's offerings allow players to engage in gaming sessions with friends or connect with new players online, fostering social interactions through shared gaming experiences.
Wiselike is a knowledge-sharing platform that allows you to create your own professional Q&A page where people can ask you questions. In essence, Wiselike is a website that enables people from all walks of life, to share their knowledge, and become a unique kind of expert by leveraging their personal experiences to advance the learning and knowledge of others. On Wiselike, people can share knowledge with one another, hone their own expertise and expand their understanding by asking and answering questions about various topics. Wiselike enables professionals, experts and individuals seeking to expand their social influence in all areas to develop their presence and social engagement with audiences online in a simple Q&A format.
Farm notebook is an IT venture for the development of "Farmnote" specialized herd management system for the dairy and livestock industry. "The ranch, palm to." To the vision, through the development of IT systems that can take advantage of the information in the "easy" as handwritten notes, to help the appropriate management decision-making by aggregating all data ranch . It will promote the management efficiency of dairy and livestock industry in IT in the state-of-the-art technology.
Touchten Pte. Ltd. is a mobile game development company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2009. The company specializes in creating a diverse range of games, including restaurant management, casual soccer, adventure, and puzzle-based titles, which have collectively attracted millions of users globally. Touchten has achieved significant recognition in the mobile gaming market, reaching the top 10 in the iOS category multiple times and having over half of its recent titles rank in the top 10 of app stores. With a lean team of 14 professionals, Touchten has successfully developed more than ten games, demonstrating its ability to compete effectively on a global scale. The games are accessible to both Android and iOS users, allowing mobile game enthusiasts to enjoy a variety of engaging experiences on their devices.
MEDLEY, the online encyclopedia disease that doctors make along with the people of cooperation doctor hundreds of people, we have put together in an easy-to-understand gently variety of information about the disease. Connect the people of doctors and medical institutions that provide people and their families and medical services to receive medical care, we aim to become as to realize the "convincing medical" information infrastructure must-have in society .
Mynet Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development and management of smartphone games, particularly for the Japanese and Asian markets. Founded in 2006, Mynet offers a variety of services including the transfer and redesign of game titles, consulting, data analysis, and marketing services. The company is known for its community-oriented gaming experiences, featuring role-playing games such as Emblem of Falkyrie and Angel Master. Additionally, Mynet operates CroPro, a mutual customer network designed to enhance the user experience for domestic smartphone games. Through these initiatives, Mynet aims to strengthen its presence in the competitive gaming industry.
AnyTimes operates a household services marketplace that facilitates connections between individuals seeking assistance with daily tasks and those willing to help. Users can post requests for various small jobs, such as pet care, furniture assembly, or cooking, along with their offered price. The platform encourages community engagement by allowing neighbors to support each other in completing these tasks without incurring additional brokerage fees. By focusing on local interactions, AnyTimes creates an environment where individuals can share their skills and benefit one another, enhancing the quality of life within their communities.
C Channel Corporation is an online video media provider based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on delivering lifestyle-related content primarily targeting women aged 20 to 34. Founded in 2015, the platform offers a variety of informative videos covering topics such as fashion, food, hairstyling, makeup, and travel. By providing high-quality, engaging content, C Channel aims to cater to the interests and needs of its audience.
SmartNews is a news application designed to help users discover and access quality news beyond traditional media biases. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, the platform evaluates millions of articles and social interactions to curate and categorize trending stories across various topics, including business, technology, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and world news. With over 35 million downloads and more than 10 million monthly active users, SmartNews has gained recognition for its innovative approach to news delivery, earning multiple "App of the Year" awards. The company operates offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York, fostering an international culture that emphasizes collaboration among its diverse team of data scientists and engineers.
Fringe81 Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in internet advertising technology and human resources solutions. The company offers a range of services in the advertising sector, including an advertising agency service that facilitates the sale of internet advertisements, a media growth service that assists smartphone media in monetizing through ads, and a solution service that provides software for efficient advertisement planning and execution. Among its notable offerings is Unipos, a platform designed to foster a culture of recognition by enabling peer bonuses among employees. Additionally, Fringe81 provides consulting and development services, such as the docomo Ad Network for large-scale advertising, digitalice for measuring video ads, Columva for enhancing ad operation efficiency, and TagKnight for managing advertisement tag installations. Established in 2012, Fringe81 operates as a subsidiary of Fringe81 Holdings Co., Ltd.
StarMaker Interactive Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010 that develops applications enabling users to sing, record, and share music videos. Its flagship applications, StarMaker and The Voice, facilitate access to contests, auditions, music video releases, and artist interviews, while also offering a comprehensive music catalog. The company aims to shift content creation and talent discovery from traditional media to mobile and social platforms. By combining recording studio technology with crowd-sourced talent discovery, StarMaker allows artists to manage their careers more effectively. The platform also collaborates with major media brands and recording artists, fostering an environment where talent can create, share, and promote user-generated content.
SEKAIE, Inc. provides planning and development of internet media and e-commerce software. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Osaka, Japan. As of December 31, 2014, SEKAIE, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Gree, Inc.
SmartNews is a news application designed to help users discover and access quality news beyond traditional media biases. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, the platform evaluates millions of articles and social interactions to curate and categorize trending stories across various topics, including business, technology, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and world news. With over 35 million downloads and more than 10 million monthly active users, SmartNews has gained recognition for its innovative approach to news delivery, earning multiple "App of the Year" awards. The company operates offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York, fostering an international culture that emphasizes collaboration among its diverse team of data scientists and engineers.
HotelQuickly is a mobile booking application that specializes in last-minute hotel reservations, catering primarily to travelers in the Asia Pacific region. Founded in December 2012 by a group of five entrepreneurs, the service launched publicly in several Asian markets, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand. It quickly expanded to include destinations across Asia and eventually worldwide, providing access to over 200,000 hotels. The platform allows users to book accommodations at 3 to 5-star hotels, facilitating same-day reservations with ease. In 2016, HotelQuickly integrated the Japanese app Tonight to enhance its offerings. With a user base of 1.5 million and a total of $5.6 million in funding, the company has been recognized for its innovative approach to mobile hotel booking, receiving coverage from various media outlets. HotelQuickly's headquarters are located in Hong Kong and Bangkok, with additional offices throughout the region, underscoring its commitment to improving the travel experience for users.
gumi Inc. is a mobile entertainment content publisher and developer based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2007 by Hironao Kunimitsu. The company specializes in developing, operating, and distributing online games for smartphones and tablets, achieving notable success both domestically and internationally. Its flagship title, Brave Frontier, gained widespread acclaim and popularity across the globe. gumi also engages in blockchain technology and extended reality (XR) services, which encompass virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). With multiple subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America, gumi collaborates with renowned partners such as SEGA and LINE to enhance its offerings and provide high-quality entertainment applications to users worldwide. Moreover, the company supports various game services, including native applications, browser-based games, and localization services for third-party content.
StarMaker Interactive Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010 that develops applications enabling users to sing, record, and share music videos. Its flagship applications, StarMaker and The Voice, facilitate access to contests, auditions, music video releases, and artist interviews, while also offering a comprehensive music catalog. The company aims to shift content creation and talent discovery from traditional media to mobile and social platforms. By combining recording studio technology with crowd-sourced talent discovery, StarMaker allows artists to manage their careers more effectively. The platform also collaborates with major media brands and recording artists, fostering an environment where talent can create, share, and promote user-generated content.
DabKick Inc. is a mobile communication platform that enables users to interact in real time with friends and family while enjoying various media, such as videos, music, and photos. Its flagship app allows users to chat live and communicate seamlessly, resembling a walkie-talkie experience, while sharing media on their devices. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, DabKick combines live video experiences with innovative media-sharing technology, fostering social entertainment among users. The company has garnered support from notable advisors and a diverse group of international investors, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of media consumption and sharing for contemporary audiences.
Pokelabo, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in the planning, development, and management of mobile social applications. As a subsidiary of Mynet Inc. since 2016, Pokelabo focuses on creating interactive smartphone games, often linked to TV animation and stage performances. The company's approach capitalizes on the unique characteristics of mobile technology, allowing users to access content anytime and anywhere, unlike traditional personal computers. In addition to game development, Pokelabo operates a mobile search site, Pocket Bookmark, which is centered around social bookmarking. The company aims to maintain efficiency in its development processes by avoiding extensive customization, thereby preventing the scattering of resources.
App Ant Studios is a mobile gaming company founded by a team of experienced professionals from prominent organizations such as Electronic Arts, Sony Ericsson, and Yahoo!. The company focuses on creating a mobile social gaming ecosystem that caters to both users and developers globally. With a commitment to innovation, App Ant Studios aims to lead the social gaming sector by developing engaging and unique gaming experiences, rather than merely following existing trends.
Paprika Lab is a technology-driven gaming company based in Seoul, South Korea, employing approximately 30 full-time staff members, many of whom have backgrounds in prominent IT firms such as NCsoft and Nexon. The company specializes in the development and publishing of online games, as well as educational software. Paprika Lab has launched a variety of web services and iPhone games, with a recent focus on social gaming. In 2012, the company raised $3 million prior to its acquisition by GREE, Inc., highlighting its growth and impact in the gaming industry.
We have developed top social games on Facebook and Mobile before with companies like Zynga and Storm8.
This time we are going cross-platform with a vision of bringing the best games on the planet that players can play anywhere and anytime.
IUGO Mobile Entertainment is a mobile game development studio based in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 2003. The company specializes in creating and operating large-scale free-to-play games for iOS and Android platforms. It partners with major global publishers to deliver chart-topping titles while also self-publishing its original games. In addition to game development, IUGO invests in developing mobile-specific technologies aimed at enhancing the gaming experience for users.
OpenFeint is a social platform designed for mobile games, enabling developers to incorporate social networking features into their games. By providing tools for social interaction, OpenFeint enhances the gaming experience, allowing players to connect, compete, and share achievements with friends. This integration fosters a community around mobile gaming, encouraging user engagement and retention. Through its innovative approach, OpenFeint has positioned itself as a key player in the mobile gaming industry, supporting developers in creating more interactive and socially connected gaming environments.
Migme Limited is a global digital media company focused on emerging markets offers migme, a fan-based social entertainment platform that offers chat, content, and microblogging services. It enables users to post bite-sized blogs, send messages, and exchange virtual gifts with each other. The site’s revenue is generated via gifts, games, avatar items, emoticons, and stickers. Migme Limited was founded in 2005 and is listed and registered in Australia, with headquarters in Singapore.
gumi Inc. is a mobile entertainment content publisher and developer based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2007 by Hironao Kunimitsu. The company specializes in developing, operating, and distributing online games for smartphones and tablets, achieving notable success both domestically and internationally. Its flagship title, Brave Frontier, gained widespread acclaim and popularity across the globe. gumi also engages in blockchain technology and extended reality (XR) services, which encompass virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). With multiple subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America, gumi collaborates with renowned partners such as SEGA and LINE to enhance its offerings and provide high-quality entertainment applications to users worldwide. Moreover, the company supports various game services, including native applications, browser-based games, and localization services for third-party content.
gumi Inc. is a mobile entertainment content publisher and developer based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2007 by Hironao Kunimitsu. The company specializes in developing, operating, and distributing online games for smartphones and tablets, achieving notable success both domestically and internationally. Its flagship title, Brave Frontier, gained widespread acclaim and popularity across the globe. gumi also engages in blockchain technology and extended reality (XR) services, which encompass virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). With multiple subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America, gumi collaborates with renowned partners such as SEGA and LINE to enhance its offerings and provide high-quality entertainment applications to users worldwide. Moreover, the company supports various game services, including native applications, browser-based games, and localization services for third-party content.
Enish Inc is a Japan-based company focused on the mobile games sector, specializing in the planning, development, and provision of social applications. These social apps are distributed via various social game platforms, including GREE. The company incurs system usage fees and outsources the collection of fees to these platform operators. Enish's offerings aim to enhance user engagement through interactive and social gaming experiences on mobile devices.
istyle, Inc. engages in the management of beauty-related online platform as well as the provision of advertising, marketing, and research services. It operates through the following segments: On Platform, Beauty Service, Global, and Others. The On Platform segment deals with domestic and overseas marketing, as well as premium membership services. The Beauty Service segment manages domestic cosmetics electronic commerce sites in addition to its specialty shop @cosme store. The Global segment includes services developed overseas. The Others segment covers beauty staff dispatching and investment training services. It has overseas subsidiaries including in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and The United States.