Energy & Environment Investment

Energy & Environment Investment, Inc. is a Tokyo-based impact investment firm founded in 2006, specializing in the clean technology sector. As Japan's first venture capital firm dedicated to this area, it aims to support promising ventures by providing both financial resources and strategic guidance. The firm is comprised of experienced professionals who have a strong background in founding and managing companies within the venture capital landscape. By focusing on the environment and energy sectors, Energy & Environment Investment seeks to foster innovation and sustainable practices in clean technology, contributing to the broader goals of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.

Taiki Hino

Principal

Kenyu Hosoya

Managing Director and Board Member

Shuichiro Kawamura

President

Takahiro Kobayashi

Managing Director

Jun Matsunaga

Associate

Kengo Nakamura

Managing Director and Board Member

Tohru Nishikawa

Managing Director

Makoto Suda

Managing Director

Naoki Uda

Managing Director and Board Member

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Clean Energy Connect

Venture Round in 2021
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2020 that specializes in providing renewable energy solutions to corporate clients. The company focuses on generating and delivering green energy while ensuring minimal environmental impact. It invests in its own generation capacity to ensure a stable electricity supply and connects distributed renewable energy resources with businesses seeking to adopt sustainable practices. Clean Energy Connect offers advisory services and tailored arrangements to facilitate the transition to renewable energy, including optimal solutions for energy introduction and procurement. By offering cost-effective proposals and combinations of renewable energy sources, the company enables clients to switch to greener energy options seamlessly.

Astroscale

Series F in 2021
Astroscale is a company focused on the development of technologies for the removal of space debris, addressing a growing concern in the aerospace industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, with additional offices in Singapore and the United Kingdom, Astroscale offers services such as End-of-Life (EOL) solutions for satellite operators and Active Debris Removal (ADR) services. Among its notable projects is the ELSA (End-of-Life Service by Astroscale) spacecraft, designed to retrieve defunct satellites. The company also works on innovative projects like the Lunar Dream Capsule, a time capsule intended for future lunar exploration. By collaborating with national space agencies, international organizations, and various stakeholders, Astroscale aims to establish norms and regulations that promote responsible practices in space, contributing to the long-term sustainability of orbital environments.

Relectrify

Series A in 2021
Relectrify specializes in advanced battery control solutions that enhance the longevity and cost-effectiveness of battery storage systems. The company’s technology includes cell-level battery management and inverter systems, which are applicable to various energy storage applications, including residential, industrial, and grid-based solutions. By utilizing both second-life and new batteries, Relectrify aims to make energy storage more affordable and sustainable. Their offerings encompass hardware electronics that manage power flows within battery packs, embedded software algorithms that optimize the operation of this hardware, and data analytics for performance monitoring. Through these innovations, Relectrify supports industries in achieving optimal battery performance and lifespan.

Asuene

Series A in 2021
Develope of a carbon management platform designed to help organizations track, manage, and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other environmental impacts. The company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate various data sources to gather emissions information and create strategies to reduce pollutants over time, enabling organizations to manage their environmental impact effectively, comply with regulations, and achieve sustainability goals.

Space Shift

Series A in 2021
Space Shift Inc utilizes micro satellites in the hopes of creating consultations with others who are interested in space.

Lilz

Series A in 2021
Developer of gauge-watching smart cameras designed to make on-site work easier. The company's cameras integrate machine learning and internet-of-things technologies to offer site inspection services and remotely perform visual patrol inspections such as analog meters, enabling clients to streamline operations and increase productivity.

Sharing Energy

Series A in 2021
Provider of self-consumption type power supply service intended to transform the energy system through the creation of distributed power sources. The company's services contain energy resources providing services for storing and utilizing energy, energy supply services and energy management services, enabling users to create a sustainable society.

AmicaTerra

Venture Round in 2021
AmicaTerra is a supplier of biomass products and services.

Nyle

Venture Round in 2021
Nyle Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in web solutions and internet media services. Originally known as Volare Inc., the company offers a range of services, including the Appliv platform for discovering smartphone applications and Appliv Games. Nyle operates two main divisions: the Automotive Industry DX Division, which provides online car subscription services, and the Horizontal DX Division, focusing on consulting services related to digital transformation and marketing. By leveraging its expertise, Nyle supports businesses across various industries in enhancing their online presence and promoting digital transformation initiatives.

CLUE

Series B in 2020
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company develops a range of solutions that utilize drone technology for various applications. Its primary products include DroneRoofer, which is designed for exterior roof inspections and construction surveying, and Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on captured images. Additionally, CLUE offers Drone View-kun, a software focused on photography of condominiums and properties using drones. The company's innovative offerings aim to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the construction and real estate industries.

GreenCom Networks

Venture Round in 2020
GreenCom Networks AG operates an online energy information brokerage platform (eibp) that enables new energy business models for utilities, ESCOs, and OEMs. It offers eibp connect that connects and controls distributed energy assets; eibp boost that visualizes and optimizes energy flows; eibp mesh, which connects customers to energy communities; eibp empower that develops energy tarrifs; and eibp cluster that leverages the power of distributed assets. GreenCom Networks AG as founded in 2011 and is based in Munich, Germany.

AnSeeN

Series B in 2020
Anseen Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells semiconductor X-ray flat panel detectors and X-ray line sensors. It serves medical, airport security, and manufacturing industries. Anseen Co., Ltd. was founded in 1895 and is based in Hamamatsu, Japan.

SkyDrive

Series B in 2020
SkyDrive Inc. is a Japanese start-up founded in 2018, specializing in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of flying electric vehicles. The company focuses on two main products: Air Mobility and Cargo Drones. With its headquarters in Tokyo and an additional facility in Toyota, SkyDrive aims to revolutionize transportation by integrating flying car technology into everyday use. The company was established by members of CARTIVATOR, a group dedicated to advancing aerial mobility solutions.

207

Seed Round in 2020
207, Inc develops applications for logistics industry companies. It offers TODOCU Supporter, a business efficiency application for delivery staff; and TODOCU, a delivery notification application for package recipients. It also offers sharing-type delivery and logistics services. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Meguro, Japan.

Tellus

Series A in 2020
Tellus You Care, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in manufacturing healthcare devices aimed at improving elderly care. The company's innovative monitoring device analyzes various health metrics, including sleep patterns, pulse, heart rate, breathing rate, and behavior, without the need for wearables or video cameras. By providing real-time alerts and actionable insights, the device enhances the ability to monitor health behaviors and detect falls, ultimately improving the quality of eldercare and increasing operational efficiency for caregivers.

SusLab

Venture Round in 2020
Developer of data platform designed to analyze sustainability using artificial intelligence and big data to illuminate social-good companies. The company's AI-powered sustainability databank uses internationally recognized indicators as well as reported data, that quantify the non-financial data, and discussed in qualitative terms, making an integrated judgment of the corporation's environmental and social values with the work, enabling businesses to use big data and develop sustainable business practices.

SHUUUMATU WORKER

Series B in 2020
SHUUUMATU WORKER is startup that connects people and companies that want to work side jobs that were born in 2016.

Sumaten

Series A in 2020
Sumaten Co., Ltd. owns and operates Sumaten, a building fire inspection platform. It allows building managers and fire service inspectors to connect and manage estimate of firefighting inspection; estimate request, ordering, settlement, report preparation, settlement, and order acceptance of firefighting inspection contractor; and prepare reports. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan with additional office in Tokyo, Japan.

Zehitomo

Series B in 2020
Zehitomo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online platform designed to connect clients with local service professionals across various fields in Japan. Founded in 2015, Zehitomo allows users to hire experts ranging from photographers to personal trainers. The platform serves as a marketplace where clients can find and engage highly specialized professionals, facilitating access to a wide array of services. By providing this connection, Zehitomo enables local professionals to expand their businesses and enhance profitability through increased service volume.

Clean Energy Connect

Venture Round in 2020
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2020 that specializes in providing renewable energy solutions to corporate clients. The company focuses on generating and delivering green energy while ensuring minimal environmental impact. It invests in its own generation capacity to ensure a stable electricity supply and connects distributed renewable energy resources with businesses seeking to adopt sustainable practices. Clean Energy Connect offers advisory services and tailored arrangements to facilitate the transition to renewable energy, including optimal solutions for energy introduction and procurement. By offering cost-effective proposals and combinations of renewable energy sources, the company enables clients to switch to greener energy options seamlessly.

Play Life

Venture Round in 2020
Play Life Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that operates an online portal dedicated to experience and events sharing. The platform enables users to search, share, and post information about various recreational activities, facilitating event planning, content sharing, and social interaction within an online community. By leveraging a real-name system, Play Life aims to provide reliable and practical insights from experienced users, enhancing the way individuals spend their leisure time. The service focuses on making recreational planning more enjoyable and convenient, offering valuable know-how and guidance for users looking to optimize their experiences.

Yuwaeru

Venture Round in 2020
Yuwaeru Co., Ltd manufactures and markets brown rice. It also offers its product online. The company was founded in February 4, 2009 and is based in Taito-Ku, Japan.

Yukai Engineering

Series A in 2020
Yukai Engineering Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, develops and manufactures innovative communication robots designed to enhance everyday experiences. Founded in 2007, the company’s product lineup includes BOCCO, a family robot that facilitates communication between loved ones, and Necomimi, a unique headband that expresses emotions through moving cat ears based on the user's brainwaves. Other notable products include Qoobo, a robotic pillow with a lifelike tail that responds to touch, and Paby, which connects working parents with their babies. The company also offers a variety of physical computing toolkits and interactive devices that bridge the gap between physical products and digital displays. Yukai Engineering aims to create joyful interactions and emotional connections through its technology, making daily life more engaging and meaningful.

Shippio

Series A in 2019
Shippio, Inc. specializes in digital freight forwarding services, facilitating the import and export processes for its clients. The company centralizes shipping status, manages customs documents, and provides contact information, ensuring a smooth operation through responsive customer support. Shippio's platform offers comprehensive logistics services, including international shipping, trucking, warehousing, and packaging, along with capabilities for documentation management and transport arrangements from various ports. It features a dedicated dashboard for shipment tracking, cost analysis, and invoice management, allowing businesses to efficiently handle their logistics needs. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Shippio was previously known as Circle-in Corp. before its name change in January 2017.

mui

Seed Round in 2019
mui Lab, Inc. is a technology company based in Kyoto, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices that integrate natural materials with digital functionality. The company's flagship product is a wooden panel equipped with a touch sensor and a digital display that activates with a simple swipe. This device allows users to communicate, access news and weather updates, and control various smart home devices, all while promoting a serene digital lifestyle. By combining aesthetics with technology, mui Lab aims to create harmonious interactions between users, their environment, and digital interfaces, encouraging a peaceful and mindful approach to technology usage.

SkyDrive

Series A in 2019
SkyDrive Inc. is a Japanese start-up founded in 2018, specializing in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of flying electric vehicles. The company focuses on two main products: Air Mobility and Cargo Drones. With its headquarters in Tokyo and an additional facility in Toyota, SkyDrive aims to revolutionize transportation by integrating flying car technology into everyday use. The company was established by members of CARTIVATOR, a group dedicated to advancing aerial mobility solutions.

Nature

Venture Round in 2019
Nature, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in smart home technology, primarily through its product, Nature Remo. This innovative device serves as a remote control for home appliances, particularly room air conditioners, by connecting via infrared and Wi-Fi to allow users to manage their devices through a smartphone application. Nature Remo facilitates energy efficiency by enabling users to pre-cool spaces, monitor temperature and humidity, and automatically turn off air conditioners when not in use. The device comprises a controller equipped with various sensors—temperature, humidity, motion, illumination, and voice—and a power plug that measures energy consumption and controls the outlet. Founded on December 10, 2014, Nature aims to enhance consumer comfort and efficiency while helping to reduce peak energy demand.

Atmoph

Series B in 2019
Atmoph Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Kyoto, Japan, has developed the Atmoph Window, a smart digital window that aims to enhance the home environment by connecting people to nature and information. This innovative product features 4K videos and accompanying sounds of various beautiful sceneries from around the globe. Designed to be hung on walls, the Atmoph Window seeks to create a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere within living spaces, allowing users to experience the tranquility of nature without leaving their homes.

Innowatts

Series B in 2019
Innowatts, Inc. develops software solutions for efficient energy management. Its product PowerEASE is used for load forecasting, energy risk optimization, and infrastructure planning. Its customers include, retail energy providers, regulated utility companies, regulatory and public policy boards, and residential communities. Innowatts, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Houston, Texas.

SkyDisc

Series B in 2019
SkyDisc, Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that focuses on providing artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing sector. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the use of Internet of Things (IoT) services, enabling manufacturers to tackle various operational challenges. By utilizing a SaaS-based production scheduler, SkyDisc helps businesses visualize data collected from sensors and conduct performance analyses. This approach aims to enhance productivity and product quality while minimizing labor hours. Additionally, the platform assists companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately improving overall manufacturing efficiency.

Requpo

Venture Round in 2018
Requpo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in an innovative beauty salon reservation application, founded in 2015. The platform allows users to quickly and effortlessly book appointments at beauty salons without the need for extensive searching. By facilitating search-free salon reservations, Requpo enables users to make direct requests to beauticians without traditional communication methods like phone calls or emails, streamlining the booking process. This approach allows customers to secure appointments in just a few seconds, enhancing the overall experience of booking beauty services.

INM Holdings

Venture Round in 2018
INM Holdings, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in business consulting services. The company focuses on assisting clients with new business development and marketing strategy planning. INM Holdings operates Netmile, an online marketplace for exchanging cash, electronic money, points, and airline mileage, as well as Bitmile, a virtual currency platform. Through its diverse offerings, the company aims to enhance business development and marketing effectiveness for its clients.

CarryOnMall

Venture Round in 2018
CarryOnMall is a kids fashion community that collects already-worn children’s clothes. It enables mothers to select and purchase suitable clothes for their children.

dricos

Venture Round in 2018
Dricos Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and based in Yokosuka, Japan, specializes in health monitoring devices under the brand name healthServer. The company develops a custom-made supplement system that analyzes users' activities and lifestyle habits to recommend personalized nutrient requirements. Utilizing algorithms supervised by medical professionals, Dricos' technology estimates the nutritional needs of individuals based on their autonomic nervous system responses, promoting optimal health conditions. The healthServer not only provides tailored nutritional insights but also offers on-the-spot supplements to help users maintain a balanced diet and achieve their health goals effectively.

Eco Style

Venture Round in 2018
Eco Style is renewable energy generation (solar, geothermal, small hydroelectric), fund, and electricity.

Sharing Energy

Seed Round in 2018
Provider of self-consumption type power supply service intended to transform the energy system through the creation of distributed power sources. The company's services contain energy resources providing services for storing and utilizing energy, energy supply services and energy management services, enabling users to create a sustainable society.

SkyDisc

Series A in 2017
SkyDisc, Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that focuses on providing artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing sector. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the use of Internet of Things (IoT) services, enabling manufacturers to tackle various operational challenges. By utilizing a SaaS-based production scheduler, SkyDisc helps businesses visualize data collected from sensors and conduct performance analyses. This approach aims to enhance productivity and product quality while minimizing labor hours. Additionally, the platform assists companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately improving overall manufacturing efficiency.

Innowatts

Series A in 2017
Innowatts, Inc. develops software solutions for efficient energy management. Its product PowerEASE is used for load forecasting, energy risk optimization, and infrastructure planning. Its customers include, retail energy providers, regulated utility companies, regulatory and public policy boards, and residential communities. Innowatts, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Play Life

Venture Round in 2017
Play Life Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that operates an online portal dedicated to experience and events sharing. The platform enables users to search, share, and post information about various recreational activities, facilitating event planning, content sharing, and social interaction within an online community. By leveraging a real-name system, Play Life aims to provide reliable and practical insights from experienced users, enhancing the way individuals spend their leisure time. The service focuses on making recreational planning more enjoyable and convenient, offering valuable know-how and guidance for users looking to optimize their experiences.

Hachimenroppi

Venture Round in 2017
Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that caters primarily to Japanese restaurants and diners. Founded in 2007, the company sources fish from various markets and brokers, ensuring fresh and quality products for its clients. In addition to its traditional delivery service, Hachimenroppi also offers an e-commerce platform that facilitates online ordering and delivery for restaurants. The company, which rebranded from Established Energy Agent Co., Ltd. in December 2011, focuses on meeting the specific needs of the culinary sector by providing timely and reliable fish supply services.

Moff

Series A in 2017
Moff, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in the development of a gesture-controlled wearable smart device, specifically a sensor-based wristband. This innovative product serves dual purposes: it functions as a toy for children and as a healthcare tool for the elderly, supporting care prevention and rehabilitation. Moff's technology incorporates advanced three-dimensional motion recognition, allowing for real-time quantitative evaluation of movement. The wearable device is designed to enhance user engagement through gamification while promoting sustainable healthcare solutions across various applications.

Coconala

Venture Round in 2017
Coconala Inc. is an online platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that facilitates the buying and selling of knowledge, skills, and experiences among users. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Wellself until its name change in June 2014, the platform allows individuals to offer a diverse range of services. These services include fortune-telling, mental health support, illustration, design, and consultations related to hobbies and travel. By connecting service providers with those seeking assistance or learning, Coconala fosters a marketplace that caters to various interests and needs.

FLOSFIA

Venture Round in 2017
FLOSFIA INC. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of corundum structured Gallium Oxide semiconductor power devices. Founded on March 31, 2011, the firm emerged as a spin-off from research conducted at Kyoto University. FLOSFIA focuses on utilizing the unique physical properties of gallium oxide to create low-loss power devices that offer high breakdown voltage and efficiency. The company employs mist chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques for film formation, which enhances the performance of its semiconductor products.

NS Materials

Venture Round in 2017
NS Materials Corp. is a Japanese company based in Chikushino-shi that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of equipment and systems related to semiconductors. The company is also a developer of micro-space chemical technologies, focusing on the production of nano-phosphor for LED lighting and innovative chemical synthesis technologies. By advancing these technologies, NS Materials aims to create new applications in nanotechnology and biotechnology, providing clients with tools and products that contribute to a low-carbon society and significantly enhance everyday life.

Favy

Venture Round in 2017
Favy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides marketing support specifically for the food and drink sector. It offers a platform that allows businesses, including restaurants and beauty salons, to easily launch subscription services. Additionally, Favy.jp serves as a web service that facilitates the creation of homepages for various shops, streamlining their online presence and enhancing customer engagement.

H2L

Seed Round in 2017
H2L Inc. researches, develops, sells, and licenses electric stimulation devices to aid the controlling of finger movement. It offers UnlimitedHand, a VR gaming controller that reads hand’s gesture, and controls fingers and hand by EMS(electronic muscle stimulation); and enables users to touch and feel a pseudo-object in the virtual world. The company also offers PossessedHand, a device with a forearm belt to control human fingers by applying electrical stimulus to the muscles around the forearm. Its PossessedHand is used in rehabilitation and learning support applications. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Rei Frontier

Venture Round in 2016
Rei Frontier Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company founded in 2008 and based in Tokyo. It specializes in mobile applications that utilize augmented reality technology. One of its notable products is Lalacolle, a location-based social network that integrates gaming elements. The company focuses on connecting the real and virtual worlds, providing tools that analyze location data through a proprietary AI algorithm. This platform offers precise location information and generates easy-to-understand insights, including heat maps for specific areas, allowing clients to collect information more efficiently.

StartOuts

Venture Round in 2016
Startouts Inc. specializes in the planning, development, and management of internet services, particularly focusing on a cooking video platform. The company aims to simplify the cooking process by providing online tutorials and videos that present various recipes in an easy-to-understand format. This approach enables viewers to prepare delicious meals conveniently. As of July 5, 2019, Startouts operates as a subsidiary of dely, Inc.

Atmoph

Seed Round in 2016
Atmoph Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Kyoto, Japan, has developed the Atmoph Window, a smart digital window that aims to enhance the home environment by connecting people to nature and information. This innovative product features 4K videos and accompanying sounds of various beautiful sceneries from around the globe. Designed to be hung on walls, the Atmoph Window seeks to create a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere within living spaces, allowing users to experience the tranquility of nature without leaving their homes.

Jimoty

Venture Round in 2016
Jimoty is a classified advertisement platform that attracts approximately 9 million users each month. It allows individuals to post and browse listings for a variety of purposes, including buying and selling second-hand goods, announcing events, recruiting for jobs or members, and sharing real estate information. The site is designed to facilitate easy access to classified ads, offering a simple and organized format for users to find and share information relevant to their needs. Through its user-friendly interface, Jimoty serves as a valuable resource for communities seeking to connect over goods, services, and opportunities.

RobotStart

Corporate Round in 2016
RobotStart, established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the robotic industry with a focus on communication robots. The company develops software and engages in various business activities, including a platform business, media business, and consulting services. It aims to enhance the communication robot sector by promoting the use of smart speakers, voice assistants, and service robots. Through its offerings, RobotStart enables clients to effectively maximize the value of digital audio advertising, contributing to the growth and innovation within the field.

Ipoca

Venture Round in 2016
Ipoca is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in creating digital solutions for the retail and distribution sectors. Established in 2007, it has developed an information marketing platform that enhances the shopping experience by allowing users to access and store information about specific stores. The platform leverages smartphone-based behavioral data, including location, online search results, and purchase history, to help retailers attract new customers and improve customer retention. By promoting the unique appeal of local businesses, Ipoca aims to contribute to the revitalization of both local and national economies in Japan.

Glamo

Venture Round in 2016
Glamo Inc. specializes in developing and selling equipment control devices through its iRemocon network, leveraging both software and hardware innovations. Founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company provides solutions that allow users to control home electronics remotely using smartphones, facilitating the automatic management of various appliances and systems. In addition to its core product offerings, Glamo engages in system licensing and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) businesses, sharing its technological expertise with other companies. The company aims to deliver comprehensive products and services that extend beyond basic software and hardware, thereby enhancing user experience and functionality for a broad range of applications. As of December 2013, Glamo operates as a subsidiary of Advanced Media, Inc.

KAMARQ

Seed Round in 2016
The world seems to get more efficient and convenient every day. But efficiency and convenience have brought a host of gadgets, appliances and must-have products into their homes. THeir lives are so full of things and information, their're overwhelmed. Since ancient times, the concept of "unfilled space" has been central to the Japanese cultural aesthetic. Space where the imagination can take flight, where the spirit can be refreshed and where the body can be re-energized. At KAMARQ, they want to provide this space to the world. By combining different functions into a single, beautiful form, they want to provide people with the space to discover new freedoms and embark on new journeys. Quite simply, they want to expand their world. They want people to have space to grow, so they can care more about each other, and reach out to friends and loved ones far away. Because when your world expands, the world itself becomes bigger―and better―for all. That's KAMARQ, the first and only IoT venture that produces a new product that combines furniture and IT.

Enechange

Series A in 2016
Enechange Co., Ltd., founded in April 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates a comprehensive electricity plan comparison website that assists consumers in selecting their electricity providers. The company provides online switching services for energy and gas, facilitating a more informed decision-making process for users. In addition to its comparison platform, Enechange offers an Energy Marketing Acceleration Platform (EMAP), which supports electricity and gas retailers with marketing and customer acquisition through cloud-based solutions. The company also specializes in AI-driven technologies for energy digitalization, including profitability analysis and demand response services. By promoting energy deregulation, Enechange aims to optimize energy usage and streamline the switching process for consumers, contributing to a more competitive energy market in Japan.

Money Design

Venture Round in 2015
MONEY DESIGN Co., Ltd. offers asset management and investment advice services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Money Design

Seed Round in 2015
Money Design provides Financial planning business Real estate leasing, brokerage of real estate, management business Life insurance and fire insurance soliciting agency business Financial product sales agency business Other related business related to the above

INM Holdings

Venture Round in 2015
INM Holdings, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in business consulting services. The company focuses on assisting clients with new business development and marketing strategy planning. INM Holdings operates Netmile, an online marketplace for exchanging cash, electronic money, points, and airline mileage, as well as Bitmile, a virtual currency platform. Through its diverse offerings, the company aims to enhance business development and marketing effectiveness for its clients.

Axelspace

Series A in 2015
Axelspace Corporation is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of micro-satellites and their components. Founded in 2008, Axelspace develops various micro-satellite projects, including GRUS, a remote-sensing satellite aimed at creating an Earth observation constellation, and WNISAT-1, which monitors sea ice distribution to enhance vessel navigation in polar regions. The company also produces essential micro-satellite components such as sensors for attitude determination, GPS receivers for positioning, and high-speed data transmitters. Axelspace's mission includes constructing a global monitoring platform that provides daily coverage at a low cost, ensuring clients have access to high-quality satellite imagery. In addition to its satellite technology, Axelspace arranges satellite launches and offers operational support, contributing to a broader understanding and utilization of micro-satellites in various applications.

Jimoty

Venture Round in 2015
Jimoty is a classified advertisement platform that attracts approximately 9 million users each month. It allows individuals to post and browse listings for a variety of purposes, including buying and selling second-hand goods, announcing events, recruiting for jobs or members, and sharing real estate information. The site is designed to facilitate easy access to classified ads, offering a simple and organized format for users to find and share information relevant to their needs. Through its user-friendly interface, Jimoty serves as a valuable resource for communities seeking to connect over goods, services, and opportunities.

JMC

Venture Round in 2015
JMC Corporation, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in manufacturing and selling 3D printers, sand mold casting products, and a variety of related parts. The company also provides 3D printing and sand casting services, along with inspection and measurement services utilizing computed tomography (CT) for industrial applications. Additionally, JMC offers training systems for cardiac catheterization.

Snapeee

Series C in 2014
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that does seed, early stage venture, later stage venture, and private equity investments. It is focused primarily on companies engaged in developing mobile software and enterprise software. It is known as one of the highest-caliber venture firms, and one of Silicon Valley's most influential venture-capital firms by Wall Street Journal. It invests between 100,000 and $1 million in seed stage, between $1 million and $10 million in early stage, and between $10 million and $100 million in growth stage. Sequoia Capital has funded an unprecedented number of successful companies including Google, Yahoo, Paypal, Electronic Arts, NVIDIA, Cisco Systems, Oracle, Apple, YouTube, Admob and Zappos. It estimates that 19% of the NASDAQ's value is made up of firms they have funded. Sequoia Capital was established in November, 1972, based in Menlo Park, California. It was founded by Don Valentine. Currently it has offices in the U.S., China, India, and Israel.

Sansan

Series B in 2014
Sansan Inc., founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in cloud-based contact management services. The company has established itself as a leader in Japan, offering its services to over 7,000 premium corporate users, including government entities. In 2012, Sansan launched its business card application, Eight, which has garnered over 1.5 million registered users. This app not only facilitates the management of business cards but also integrates social media features to enhance networking opportunities. Sansan operates a subsidiary, Sansan Global Pte. Ltd., in Singapore, reflecting its commitment to expanding its reach beyond Japan. The company's offerings aim to streamline contact management for both businesses and individual users.

Embrace Japan

Venture Round in 2013
Embrace Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of a medical caring station platform designed to enhance medical treatment and information sharing among hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, and drugstores. Founded in 2003, the company aims to facilitate communication within an integrated community care system, allowing medical professionals to exchange real-time information. This capability supports the optimization of medical care, treatment, and prevention activities, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Embrace's approach combines expertise from various fields, including IT and pharmaceuticals, to address significant challenges in the medical care sector.

SMARTInsight Corporation

Series A in 2013
SMART INSIGHT CORPORATION (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kiyoshi Machida; hereinafter, “SMART INSIGHT”) has developed cloud version of SMART/InSight called SMART/InSight® Cloud (hereinafter, “SMART/InSight Cloud, tentative name) usingAmazon CloudSearch. SMART/InSight has been offering visualization software that integrates scattered data across a range of sources into easy-to-understand visual representations, and this software has been adopted mainly in the manufacturing industry. Today, SMART/InSight launches low cost cloud-based application called “SMART/InSight Cloud” as which is compatible with data on cloud, for wider range of industries. Using Amazon CloudSearch as a search engine, SMART/InSight Cloud, makes flexible cross-sectional search and data visualization a reality. By adapting cloud-based billing such as usage based charge, it gives users the flexibility to set up their own systems that can scale with data volume at a low cost.

Ripplex

Venture Round in 2012
Ripplex Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing online services for managing contacts and photos. Founded in 2006, the company offers an online address book application that allows users to organize and import contact information, such as email addresses and phone numbers. Additionally, Ripplex features a photo management platform called guPix, which enables users to store and organize photos from digital cameras, smartphones, and memory cards. Through its innovative tools, Ripplex aims to streamline the organization of both personal contacts and digital photographs for its users.

I AND C-Cruise

Series A in 2010
I AND C-Cruise Co.Ltd. offers solar power web portal “Green-Energy Navi”, a marketplace that matches solar power solutions to consumers’ energy requirements. The company's web portal presents consumers with user reviews and cost estimates for convenient comparison and selection of solutions from multiple vendors. Additionally, it offers consumers practical information such as government subsidies and tax incentives for using solar energy. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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