Abies Ventures

Abies Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 2017, specializing in investments in early-stage deep tech startups. The firm focuses on a wide array of sectors, including information technology, materials and resources, 3D printing, big data, cybersecurity, the internet of things, micro-mobility, robotics, infrastructure, space technology, life sciences, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Abies Ventures seeks opportunities in seed-stage and early-stage companies, primarily targeting regions in North America, Japan, and Singapore.

Sota Nagano

Partner

17 past transactions

Rutilea

Series D in 2024
Rutilea is an IT company focused on addressing social challenges through open-source solutions. It specializes in developing a zero-code task recognition system that enhances operational efficiency, quality, and safety across various industries. Utilizing multimodal artificial intelligence, Rutilea's system accurately identifies tasks in diverse environments, facilitating automation in factories and retail settings. This approach empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions and significantly improve productivity. By advancing the concept of "AI teaching AI," Rutilea aims to redefine automation and operational processes, contributing to a more efficient and effective work environment.

Cuebus

Series B in 2024
Cuebus is a logistics company specializing in automated warehouse solutions. It has developed a three-dimensional robot warehouse that utilizes linear motors to enhance efficiency. By implementing advanced robotics, Cuebus aims to reduce reliance on human labor, thereby minimizing shipping errors and improving overall accuracy in order fulfillment. This innovative approach allows businesses to streamline their operations and ensure timely delivery of products to customers.

Rutilea

Series C in 2023
Rutilea is an IT company focused on addressing social challenges through open-source solutions. It specializes in developing a zero-code task recognition system that enhances operational efficiency, quality, and safety across various industries. Utilizing multimodal artificial intelligence, Rutilea's system accurately identifies tasks in diverse environments, facilitating automation in factories and retail settings. This approach empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions and significantly improve productivity. By advancing the concept of "AI teaching AI," Rutilea aims to redefine automation and operational processes, contributing to a more efficient and effective work environment.

Rutilea

Series C in 2023
Rutilea is an IT company focused on addressing social challenges through open-source solutions. It specializes in developing a zero-code task recognition system that enhances operational efficiency, quality, and safety across various industries. Utilizing multimodal artificial intelligence, Rutilea's system accurately identifies tasks in diverse environments, facilitating automation in factories and retail settings. This approach empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions and significantly improve productivity. By advancing the concept of "AI teaching AI," Rutilea aims to redefine automation and operational processes, contributing to a more efficient and effective work environment.

Mawari

Seed Round in 2023
Mawari, Inc. specializes in cloud rendering and streaming technology tailored for interactive augmented reality (AR) experiences. The company offers an AR-focused streaming software development kit (SDK) that efficiently delivers rendered 3D content to various devices. Central to its technology is a unique, patent-pending compression method that reduces the size of 3D assets, facilitating real-time rendering and streaming capabilities for smartphones and AR glasses. Mawari's cloud platform supports the widespread distribution of 3D content across different extended reality (XR) devices and platforms, enhancing user accessibility and experience.

Cuebus

Series A in 2022
Cuebus is a logistics company specializing in automated warehouse solutions. It has developed a three-dimensional robot warehouse that utilizes linear motors to enhance efficiency. By implementing advanced robotics, Cuebus aims to reduce reliance on human labor, thereby minimizing shipping errors and improving overall accuracy in order fulfillment. This innovative approach allows businesses to streamline their operations and ensure timely delivery of products to customers.

Rutilea

Series B in 2022
Rutilea is an IT company focused on addressing social challenges through open-source solutions. It specializes in developing a zero-code task recognition system that enhances operational efficiency, quality, and safety across various industries. Utilizing multimodal artificial intelligence, Rutilea's system accurately identifies tasks in diverse environments, facilitating automation in factories and retail settings. This approach empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions and significantly improve productivity. By advancing the concept of "AI teaching AI," Rutilea aims to redefine automation and operational processes, contributing to a more efficient and effective work environment.

QSimulate

Seed Round in 2021
QSimulate is a Boston-based company that develops cloud-based quantitative simulation tools aimed at addressing complex challenges in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. By harnessing the principles of quantum mechanics, QSimulate’s platform facilitates quantum molecular simulations, allowing clients to tackle industrial-scale problems more effectively. The tools offered by the company automate workflows, relieving computational scientists of routine tasks and thereby increasing productivity. This innovation enables organizations to accelerate their research and development processes, ultimately enhancing their capacity to innovate and solve critical issues in their fields.

A*QUANTUM

Series A in 2020
A*QUANTUM is a company focused on developing software that leverages quantum computing technology alongside conventional mathematical optimization and artificial intelligence. Its primary goal is to facilitate digital transformation for businesses by addressing complex social issues that traditional scientific methods struggle to resolve. A*QUANTUM provides researchers and end-users with specialized applications and libraries designed to enhance problem-solving capabilities, ultimately contributing to advancements in various fields.

Horizon Quantum

Seed Round in 2020
Horizon Quantum Computing is pioneering classical to quantum programming: the automatic construction of quantum algorithms from conventional languages such as Matlab, Python or C. Spanning the entire chain from algorithm generation to hardware-specific implementation, its programming tools will allow users to develop quantum-accelerated applications whatever their expertise. Horizon Quantum Computing was founded in 2018 by Dr Joe Fitzsimons, a former professor and principal investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore. The leadership team also includes Dr Si-Hui Tan, an active researcher in the field of quantum information science with over 15 years experience.

UltraSense Systems

Series B in 2020
UltraSense Systems is a consumer electronics company that offers sensor solutions for smartphones, home appliances, automotive, and medical industries. It features TouchPoint sensors enable a low-power user interface that detects touch and force through virtually any material and material thickness using UltraSense’s patented 3D ultrasound technology. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Algal Bio

Venture Round in 2019
Algal Bio Co., Ltd., established in 2018 and based in Kashiwa, Japan, specializes in the research, development, production, and sale of algae and its components. Drawing on two decades of research from the University of Tokyo, the company focuses on producing rare fatty acids and carotenoids while also engaging in food processing, importing, exporting, and distributing algae and its ingredients. Algal Bio operates a laboratory dedicated to exploring the functionality of microalgae as food ingredients, employing a unique algae bio-foundry platform that integrates various screening and cultivation technologies. The company aims to address significant global challenges, including rising health consciousness, food shortages, and climate change, by applying algae across diverse industries and applications.

Spin Memory

Venture Round in 2019
Spin Memory, Inc. specializes in the development of spin-transfer torque magnetoresistive random access memory (STT-MRAM) technologies and products. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company aims to address the scaling and power challenges faced by memory devices. By providing solutions that replace on-chip SRAM and various non-volatile memories in both embedded and stand-alone applications, Spin Memory enhances speed, power efficiency, and endurance. The underlying technology, known as orthogonal spin transfer MRAM, was initially developed through a collaboration between Allied Minds and New York University, with significant contributions from Professor Andrew Kent. Spin Memory's innovations lead to faster switching times and lower power consumption, without the endurance and data retention limitations found in other implementations of STT-MRAM.

Synspective

Venture Round in 2018
Synspective Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in satellite data technology that leverages synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. The company provides remote sensing and satellite imagery services, utilizing small-sized SAR satellites capable of monitoring human activity across extensive areas, irrespective of time or weather conditions. Its offerings cater to various sectors, including urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, and finance, while also supporting government agencies in their data needs. By integrating advanced satellite data with analytical tools, Synspective aims to assist clients in achieving sustainable development and resilient urban growth.

Horizon Quantum

Seed Round in 2018
Horizon Quantum Computing is pioneering classical to quantum programming: the automatic construction of quantum algorithms from conventional languages such as Matlab, Python or C. Spanning the entire chain from algorithm generation to hardware-specific implementation, its programming tools will allow users to develop quantum-accelerated applications whatever their expertise. Horizon Quantum Computing was founded in 2018 by Dr Joe Fitzsimons, a former professor and principal investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore. The leadership team also includes Dr Si-Hui Tan, an active researcher in the field of quantum information science with over 15 years experience.

Synspective

Venture Round in 2018
Synspective Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in satellite data technology that leverages synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. The company provides remote sensing and satellite imagery services, utilizing small-sized SAR satellites capable of monitoring human activity across extensive areas, irrespective of time or weather conditions. Its offerings cater to various sectors, including urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, and finance, while also supporting government agencies in their data needs. By integrating advanced satellite data with analytical tools, Synspective aims to assist clients in achieving sustainable development and resilient urban growth.

Shoof Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Shoof Technologies, Inc. specializes in advanced wireless technology and collaborative networks tailored for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and logistics sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in Cupertino, California, the company focuses on connecting and transporting data from various assets to the cloud in a reliable, secure, and cost-effective manner. Shoof's innovative solution integrates edge intelligence with a low-cost infrastructure, facilitating flexible cloud data access. This approach supports efficient asset tracking and monitoring, making it an essential player in the evolving landscape of industrial IoT and logistics.
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