Hakuhodo DY Ventures

Hakuhodo DY Ventures, established in 2019, serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Hakuhodo DY Holdings, located in Tokyo, Japan. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies within Japan, seeking opportunities that align with its strategic interests. By leveraging its corporate resources and industry expertise, Hakuhodo DY Ventures aims to support innovative startups and contribute to their growth while fostering advancements in the technology sector.

Hironori Takeda

Managing Partner / COO

29 past transactions

Arches

Seed Round in 2021
Arches is a sharing platform that specializes in the Asian market, facilitating connections between global clients and local experts. Its primary mission is to enhance clients' growth by leveraging the knowledge, networks, and resources of these experts. The platform offers on-demand expert-matching and research consulting services, providing insights into various regions and industries tailored to client needs. Services include conducting expert interviews, organizing local tours, and creating detailed market reports. By fostering knowledge sharing, Arches enables clients to better understand the complexities of the Asian market, assess business risks, and identify investment opportunities.

Sprocket

Series C in 2021
Sprocket Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing customer development applications. Its primary product, Sprocket, is a web-based customer service platform designed to enhance user experience and optimize conversion rates by analyzing user behavior. The platform enables businesses to implement an improvement cycle through customer service scenarios, allowing users to test hypotheses and verify outcomes based on key performance indicators. By providing actionable insights from behavioral data analysis, Sprocket helps companies create lasting connections with their customers and improve their overall customer service across various industries.

Unifa

Funding Round in 2021
UniFa is a developer of innovative healthcare solutions aimed at monitoring the physical and mental growth of kindergarteners. The company's primary offering, LookMee, incorporates artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technology to provide various services. Among these are the LookMee Nap Check, an IoT sensor designed to ensure the safety of children during naptime, and the LookMee thermometer, which continuously measures and monitors body temperature. Additionally, LookMee Photo serves as a communication and photo-sharing platform that collects data on children's activities in kindergarten, helping parents stay informed about their child's well-being. By providing these tools, UniFa enables guardians to receive regular updates regarding their children's development and health.

Vark

Series B in 2021
ActEvolve develops Blitz Freak, a multi virtual reality game. It began operation in 2017, with its headquarters in Tokyo in Japan.

Cake.jp

Venture Round in 2021
Cake.jp Co., Ltd. owns and operates online cake delivery portal. The company delivers cake for individual birthdays, anniversary celebrations, corporate events, parties, and welfare. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Studist

Seed Round in 2021
Studist Corporation, founded in 2010 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing a cloud-based documentation tool designed to enhance knowledge sharing within businesses. The company has developed the platform "Teachme Biz," which enables the creation and management of standard work procedure manuals using images and videos. This platform facilitates the instant delivery and browsing of manuals, allowing employees to easily create and share business documentation by selecting visuals and adding descriptions. Studist aims to address the challenges of information transmission loss in enterprises, promoting a more efficient exchange of knowledge and fostering an environment where intellectual contributions are accessible to all.

Only Story

Venture Round in 2021
Only Story, based in Tokyo, Japan, operates an online management-matching platform designed to connect managers with organizations. The platform facilitates interviews between individuals and companies, enhancing the hiring process. Additionally, Only Story offers a cloud-based matching service that addresses challenges in identifying and reaching decision-makers in sales activities. By streamlining the connection between managers and potential employers or clients, Only Story aims to improve professional networking and business opportunities.

Helpfeel

Series B in 2021
Nota, Inc. is a technology company that develops and provides a collaborative web platform designed for creating, sharing, and collaborating on presentations and various forms of online content. It offers Nota for Education, a tool aimed at students and educators to facilitate the creation and sharing of documents such as presentations, notebooks, and reports. Nota is also known for Gyazo, a popular cloud-based screen capture and sharing application that allows users to easily share screenshots via custom URLs. With a user base exceeding 8 million, Gyazo has experienced significant growth through viral acquisition strategies. Founded in 2007, Nota operates from Menlo Park, California, and has additional offices in Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan, reflecting its ambition to blend global outreach with its Japanese roots.

Tribal Media House

Venture Round in 2021
Provider of digital marketing services intended to ignite customers' passion. The company's services are engaged in a wide range of activities, from marketing support for major companies to the development and provision of tools related to social media, enabling customers with total support for solving problems regardless of method.

Helpfeel

Series B in 2021
Nota, Inc. is a technology company that develops and provides a collaborative web platform designed for creating, sharing, and collaborating on presentations and various forms of online content. It offers Nota for Education, a tool aimed at students and educators to facilitate the creation and sharing of documents such as presentations, notebooks, and reports. Nota is also known for Gyazo, a popular cloud-based screen capture and sharing application that allows users to easily share screenshots via custom URLs. With a user base exceeding 8 million, Gyazo has experienced significant growth through viral acquisition strategies. Founded in 2007, Nota operates from Menlo Park, California, and has additional offices in Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan, reflecting its ambition to blend global outreach with its Japanese roots.

Zeals

Series D in 2021
ZEALS Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development of interactive communication tools, particularly chatbots. Its primary product, Fanp, is a chatbot management tool that integrates with platforms like Facebook Messenger, enabling businesses to enhance customer interactions through automated responses. Fanp generates a user database by analyzing profiles and attributes sourced from Facebook, and it includes a customer relationship management (CRM) function that allows media owners to target users based on specific criteria. ZEALS aims to support the revival of the Japanese industry by leveraging core IT technologies, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and enthusiasm in system development.

Agrimedia

Venture Round in 2021
Agrimedia Corp., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on connecting urban residents with idle farmland in suburban areas. The company offers field rental services that allow individuals to engage with agriculture, addressing the challenges posed by the aging farming population and the underutilization of farmland. By facilitating access to these spaces, Agrimedia enables city dwellers to own and operate farms, thereby promoting the regeneration of neglected agricultural land and enhancing community involvement in farming activities.

MyRefer

Series B in 2021
MyRefer, Inc. is a company that designs and develops a platform aimed at enhancing the planning, development, management, and operation of referral adoption services through HR technology. Operating under the brand name MyRefer, the platform facilitates the activation of referral programs. In addition to its core services, the company also offers consultation and support related to hiring processes. Founded in 2018, MyRefer is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

SHE inc.

Venture Round in 2021
SHE inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on providing co-working spaces and career development services specifically for women. Its primary offerings include SHEworks, which provides a collaborative work environment for women, and SHElikes, a lesson club platform that allows women to access various educational courses for a monthly flat rate. In addition to these services, SHE inc. also supports women's professional growth through creative skill lessons, coaching programs, and job acquisition assistance, targeting the needs of millennial women in the workforce.

unilabo

Series B in 2020
Unilabo, Inc. operates a business-to-business ordering platform that facilitates connections between suppliers and customers. Founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a comprehensive search service for suppliers, providing detailed information on their characteristics, achievements, and services. Additionally, Unilabo supplies price quotes to assist clients in making informed purchasing decisions. The company's focus on enhancing supplier visibility and streamlining the ordering process positions it as a valuable resource within the B2B marketplace.

Mosh

Series A in 2020
Mosh, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in the development and management of internet-based business solutions. The company provides a marketplace that enables individuals to sell services online, primarily through smartphones. Mosh also offers web page creation services tailored for individual business owners, facilitating their online presence and service delivery.

RevComm

Series A in 2020
RevComm Inc. is a Tokyo-based startup specializing in AI and voice-enabled cloud services. The company develops innovative solutions, including MiiTel, an AI-equipped cloud IP phone designed to enhance telephone sales by visualizing interactions. RevComm utilizes advanced voice analysis technology to provide real-time insights into sales and customer support conversations, which helps businesses improve their contract rates, reduce customer churn, and lower training expenses. By focusing on enhancing productivity through intelligent communication tools, RevComm aims to transform the way organizations engage with their clients.

RoomClip

Series D in 2020
RoomClip is a photo-sharing service where users can find inspiration for their home and life.

Findy

Series B in 2020
Findy Inc, a job change service company, connects companies with IT engineers, freelancers, and sideline engineers. It also provides information related to hiring and personnel affairs, including tips for hiring, public relations, and marketing. The company also offers Findy Engineer Lab, a medium that delivers interviews with active engineers and the latest technical information. Findy Inc was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

SOELU

Venture Round in 2020
SOELU is an online yoga studio where you can take lessons from popular instructors at home for women only. Even if you can't attend yoga classes, the instructor will guide you through the screen, so you can continue online at home!

COVER

Venture Round in 2020
COVER Corporation is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in augmented reality (AR) compatible virtual live distribution services. The company enables enterprises involved in animation and gaming to create interactive programs featuring 3D characters. In addition to its core services, COVER also licenses its technology to other businesses. The company aims to enhance the landscape of two-dimensional entertainment through various initiatives, including the development of distribution systems, management of virtual YouTuber (VTuber) offices, and content creation.

MILIZE

Series D in 2020
MILIZE, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in the development and operation of a cloud-based web platform integrating financial engineering and artificial intelligence. The company offers a range of products designed to assist in financial analysis and decision-making. These include milize Forecast, an AI modeling tool for time series predictions; AI Data Bank, which provides AI-based analysis services in collaboration with financial institutions; and milize, an AI-driven sales forecasting tool for new store openings. Additionally, MILIZE offers milize Trade, an investment decision support tool, milize Similar Chart for trading risk management, and milize Pro, a life plan simulation tool. Through these innovative solutions, MILIZE aims to enhance financial decision-making processes for its clients.

AIQ

Series B in 2020
AIQ Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops an online platform focused on artificial intelligence and software technology. The platform is designed to visualize and analyze market insights, enabling businesses to profile potential customers effectively. AIQ offers tools for customer satisfaction surveys and investigates customer attributes in the realms of research and development as well as marketing. By connecting various social information to marketing services, the company's technology reveals insights that are not easily discernible, thereby allowing clients to explore new opportunities and enhance their market strategies.

StudyPlus

Series C in 2020
Study Plus is an educational application developed to facilitate collaborative studying.

SkymatiX

Venture Round in 2019
SkymatiX, Inc. specializes in the planning, development, and sale of industrial remote sensing drones and related services tailored for the agricultural sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a range of solutions, including Remote Sensing-as-a-Service, pesticide spraying, leaf color analysis, drone surveying, and drone/RFID material management services. As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, SkymatiX aims to enhance agricultural practices through innovative drone technology and data analysis.

toBe Marketing

Venture Round in 2019
ToBe Marketing is an information technology company that provides services to combine marketing automation and CRM. It offers consulting services, IT, and marketing consultation. The company is driven by a mission is to realize the engagement of companies and their customers by creating marketing and sales activities using IT or digital technology. ToBe Marketing was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Flow Solutions

Seed Round in 2019
Flow Solutions, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in developing InSight, a store analysis platform tailored for the retail industry. The company utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology and existing retail data sources to standardize data communication across extensive retail chains. By integrating artificial intelligence, Flow Solutions empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions at all levels, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic planning within the retail sector.

Idein

Venture Round in 2019
Idein Inc. is a technology company based in Chiyoda, Japan, focused on developing a platform as a service that enables users to create their own Internet of Things (IoT) systems enhanced by advanced artificial intelligence analysis. Founded in 2015, Idein's platform features a dashboard, software development kit, and a marketplace, allowing for efficient data analysis and computational sensing. The company leverages recent advancements in pattern recognition and signal processing to develop machine learning models and accelerate inference processes, which can be executed on low-cost, commercially available edge devices. This approach minimizes concerns regarding data communication and privacy by processing data locally. Idein aims to democratize advanced sensing technologies, making them accessible for everyday use in households and businesses, thereby facilitating the construction and operation of efficient IoT services.
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