Venture Labo Investment

Venture Labo Investment is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2000, it provides financial support to portfolio companies at growth stages and targets investments in artificial intelligence, fintech, robotics, information technology services, cloud services, and the bio and medical sectors.

Tadayoshi Yamanaka

Founder

72 past transactions

XDeli

Seed Round in 2025
XDeli is a digital application designed to facilitate food delivery and meal subsidy services specifically for corporate employees. The platform allows users to order meals at discounted rates, providing meal assistance that enables businesses to offer significant savings on food delivery. By offering meals at half price, XDeli serves as a valuable perk for employers aiming to enhance employee satisfaction and well-being.

Jiraffe

Series E in 2024
Founded in 2014, Jiraffe operates online platforms that facilitate price comparisons and transactions for iPhone repairs, parts replacement, and smartphone purchases. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to empower customers with informed buying decisions.

Castee

Series A in 2024
Castee is a company that operates a social collaboration platform designed to connect talents with opportunities. It offers services that facilitate collaboration among users on social networking sites, allowing them to create individual creator pages for showcasing their work and recruiting partners for various projects. The platform includes a payment function, enabling secure and safe transactions between users. Additionally, Castee provides tools for job requests and supports creators in managing overseas projects, fostering a community where talents can thrive and collaborate effectively.

Batton

Seed Round in 2024
Batton develops a robotic process automation (RPA) platform designed to enhance operational efficiency through automation. Its no-code platform enables small and medium-sized businesses, regardless of their IT expertise, to digitize operations and improve productivity.

SImount

Series A in 2024
SImount Inc. is a Japanese company, established on August 8, 2014, that specializes in the development of a versatile database management system. The platform integrates various data formats, including Excel, CSV, and PDF, enabling businesses to leverage their data effectively. In addition to its database solutions, SImount offers dispatch system software aimed at enhancing transportation and logistics in the B2B delivery sector. This system automates the selection of appropriate vehicles and drivers for each delivery, thereby reducing delivery times and improving customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the platform includes reporting and communication tools that allow businesses to track shipments in real-time, ultimately leading to increased operational efficiency and sales growth.

HashPort

Series C in 2023
HashPort, founded in 2018, supports new web3 businesses by offering development and financing solutions, including Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs). The company specializes in creating crypto-asset products such as digital wallets and provides consulting services aimed at digitalizing assets. HashPort also focuses on wallet systems and non-fungible token platforms, helping cryptocurrency exchange firms implement blockchain technologies. Its subsidiary, HashPalette, established in 2020, made notable strides by conducting Japan's first approved IEO, developing a blockchain tailored for NFTs, and operating one of the country's largest NFT marketplaces. In April 2023, HashPort secured over 1.2 billion yen in a Series C funding round involving six underwriters.

Gojo & Company

Series E in 2022
Founded in 2014, Gojo & Company is a Tokyo-based holding company that enables financial inclusion for underserved communities worldwide. It invests in and partners with microfinance institutions across Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Africa, aiming to provide access to financial services regardless of one's background.

Terra Drone

Series B in 2022
Terra Drone is a Tokyo-based company that manufactures drones and develops associated software. It offers civil engineering surveying services using drones, primarily serving construction companies. Terra Drone also provides inspection services for complex job sites in industries such as construction, oil and gas extraction, and agriculture.

INFORICH

Venture Round in 2021
INFORICH is optimizing the world's information and developing global inbound and outbound businesses.

ReadyFor

Venture Round in 2021
ReadyFor Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that operates a cloud funding platform specializing in crowdfunding for the service sector. The platform connects investors with various projects, facilitating short-term fundraising campaigns aimed at generating pre-sales and gathering feedback from early adopters. ReadyFor enables clients, including charities and startups, to solicit and raise funds efficiently, streamlining the process of collecting support for their initiatives.

Terra Drone

Series A in 2021
Terra Drone is a Tokyo-based company that manufactures drones and develops associated software. It offers civil engineering surveying services using drones, primarily serving construction companies. Terra Drone also provides inspection services for complex job sites in industries such as construction, oil and gas extraction, and agriculture.

Floadia

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Floadia specializes in developing and licensing semiconductor intellectual property for embedded non-volatile memory solutions. With a team originating from Renesas, they offer low-power memory chips supporting IoT devices, automobiles, smartphones, and smart cards.

S-Mat

Venture Round in 2020
S-Mat is an innovative company specializing in eco-friendly Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for grocery shopping and inventory management. It has developed a shopping portal that simplifies the purchasing process by allowing users to compare prices from major e-commerce platforms. The system incorporates a smart mat that detects the weight of inventory items, automatically tracking quantities and storing this data in the cloud. Once supplies run low, the smart mat initiates automatic reordering, relieving users of the burden of managing daily necessities. By merging technology with sustainability, S-Mat aims to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of grocery shopping and inventory management.

Gift Pad

Venture Round in 2020
Gift Pad Co., Ltd. is a company based in Nishinomiya City, Japan, specializing in an online catalog gift service that supports the local retail industry. It offers a diverse selection of gift categories, including gourmet food, sweets, home appliances, and experience gifts, suitable for various occasions such as weddings, childbirth celebrations, birthdays, and moving celebrations. Gift Pad's platform enables both corporations and individuals to send gifts remotely through social media, email, and text messaging. This innovative approach aids in the recovery of the local retail industry, particularly through initiatives like online coupon and point exchange programs.

Asoview

Series D in 2020
Asoview is an online booking platform that specializes in facilitating reservations for a diverse range of tourist activities and experiences. The company's services encompass various options, including water and motorsports, sightseeing tours, horse trekking, cooking classes, and cultural activities. By providing a comprehensive and user-friendly interface, Asoview enables customers to easily discover and book activities that match their interests, streamlining the planning process for travelers and enhancing their overall experience.

WealthNavi

Venture Round in 2020
WealthNavi Inc., established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and delivering a cloud-based online platform for asset management and risk management. This platform offers robo-advisory services, enabling users to discover diversified investment opportunities globally. The company's core offering is a risk management algorithm-driven platform designed to assist asset managers in their decision-making processes.

SImount

Corporate Round in 2020
SImount Inc. is a Japanese company, established on August 8, 2014, that specializes in the development of a versatile database management system. The platform integrates various data formats, including Excel, CSV, and PDF, enabling businesses to leverage their data effectively. In addition to its database solutions, SImount offers dispatch system software aimed at enhancing transportation and logistics in the B2B delivery sector. This system automates the selection of appropriate vehicles and drivers for each delivery, thereby reducing delivery times and improving customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the platform includes reporting and communication tools that allow businesses to track shipments in real-time, ultimately leading to increased operational efficiency and sales growth.

Div

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

MiL

Venture Round in 2020
MiL operates restaurants specializing in personalized, healthy food options. They collaborate with renowned athletes, nutritionists, and doctors to create tailored meals, promoting healthier lifestyles through their culinary offerings.

Liberaware

Venture Round in 2020
Liberaware specializes in developing non-GPS small drones tailored for industrial use, with a focus on indoor confined-space inspections. The company offers IoT and AI-driven solutions to enhance the capabilities of these drones. Additionally, Liberaware provides inspection services, drone rentals and sales, as well as data processing and analysis services for the information collected by their equipment.

Kringle Pharma

Venture Round in 2020
Kringle Pharma is a Japanese biopharmaceutical company focused on the research and development of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)–based protein medicines and NK4 therapies. The company aims to leverage HGF’s regenerative properties and NK4’s antiangiogenic activity to address organ repair and cancer indications. Its pipeline includes recombinant human HGF for acute renal failure, spinal cord injury, and CNS diseases, as well as recombinant NK4 and NK4 gene therapies for cancer. Founded in 2001, the company operates in the Japanese market.

Jinjibu

Seed Round in 2020
Jinjib Co Ltd is an education-focused company that provides employment support services and human resources development for high school students and graduates. The company aims to facilitate the transition from education to the workforce by offering resources and guidance tailored to the needs of young individuals entering the job market. Through its services, Jinjib helps students enhance their employability skills and connect with potential employers, thereby fostering a smoother integration into professional environments.

PLANTIO

Venture Round in 2020
PLANTIO is a Japan-based provider of IoT and AI powered agricultural solutions, developing and manufacturing farm equipment and offering plantation services. Its connected planter is a solar-powered, eco-friendly system designed to support sustainable farming. The company also delivers modular off-grid farming systems and AI-driven plantation services to optimize vegetable cultivation, improve efficiency, and reduce food waste. Through its IoT and AI technology, PLANTIO aims to enable proactive farm production and contribute to sustainable agriculture and a stable food environment. Headquartered in Minato, Japan, with an additional location in Shibuya, PLANTIO serves customers seeking sustainable, scalable, technologically enabled farming solutions.

MIL

Venture Round in 2020
MIL Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interactive video and movie production as well as product development services. The company focuses on a variety of video marketing solutions, including video commerce, online-to-offline (O2O) initiatives, recruitment videos, and landing videos. By integrating innovative video content into marketing strategies, MIL aims to enhance engagement and drive results for its clients.

idea;record

Debt Financing in 2020
Idea;record specializes in web marketing, cloud services, and ICT solutions. They are creating a SaaS firm that will generate revenue. GATE is a SaaS that solves challenges for restaurant businesses and solutions to multiple problems faced by stores.

First Group

Venture Round in 2020
First Group Inc. is a company based in Japan that specializes in car life technology services. Founded in 1960, it aims to enhance the overall experience of car ownership through its global platform, "cars." The company offers a range of services including car sales, maintenance, repair, accessories, and sharing solutions, while also developing innovative mobility services that leverage autonomous driving technology. First Group Inc. is committed to becoming an essential provider of car life technology, seeking to bring joy and excitement to customers as they navigate the evolving landscape of automotive technology.

Strobolight

Venture Round in 2019
Strobolight Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that operates LOVEGREEN, a comprehensive botanical life web platform. LOVEGREEN offers users daily information on a variety of topics related to gardening, including how to grow flowers and plants, understanding flower language, and managing home gardens. Additionally, the platform features information about gardening shops and related events. Strobolight also provides consistent support services, including production, construction, and maintenance, delivered by knowledgeable staff to assist users facing challenges in their gardening endeavors. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.

iYell

Venture Round in 2019
iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. Incorporated in 2016, iYell has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that facilitates mortgage analysis and improves the efficiency of the mortgage process. The platform integrates media and technology to enhance marketing efforts and streamline procedures, allowing users to access vital information about the mortgage market and various closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell empowers both businesses and individuals to make informed mortgage decisions with ease.

C Channel

Venture Round in 2019
C Channel is an online video media provider that focuses on delivering high-quality content tailored to women aged 20 to 34. The company offers a diverse range of lifestyle-related information, including topics such as hairstyling, food, fashion, and travel tips. By leveraging video as its primary medium, C Channel aims to engage its audience with relevant and inspiring content. Additionally, the company operates as a marketing and advertising agency, specializing in the production and management of impactful influencers to enhance its outreach and effectiveness in connecting with its target demographic.

Liberaware

Venture Round in 2019
Liberaware specializes in developing non-GPS small drones tailored for industrial use, with a focus on indoor confined-space inspections. The company offers IoT and AI-driven solutions to enhance the capabilities of these drones. Additionally, Liberaware provides inspection services, drone rentals and sales, as well as data processing and analysis services for the information collected by their equipment.

Yoriso

Series D in 2019
Yoriso Co., Ltd., established in 2009 and previously known as Minrevi Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company that operates a funeral planning platform. This platform connects bereaved families with funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers, offering online reviews and pricing information. It aims to empower individuals to arrange funerals according to their specific needs and preferences.

Nightley

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Nightley offers a geo-analytics platform that collects and analyzes location data worldwide. Its primary service is visualizing human movement patterns to provide insights into visiting foreign tourists' behaviors and preferences for businesses and local governments.

Tech Ocean

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Tech Ocean operates an AI-driven virtual recruitment platform focused on science and engineering students. It offers job hunting services for graduates and undergraduates, along with recruitment consulting services. The company aims to create optimal matches between candidates and tech companies, fostering a society where engineers can actively contribute.

DokiDoki Groove Works

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, DokiDoki Groove Works offers comprehensive digital content solutions. The company specializes in planning, development, debugging, and operational support for software, games, web services, and IoT projects across various platforms.

AI Samurai

Series B in 2019
AI Samurai Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on the development and sale of artificial intelligence technology. The company specializes in creating a patent examination platform that utilizes AI to evaluate patentability and conduct comprehensive patent searches. This platform supports clients in analyzing patent documents, thereby facilitating research and development efforts. In addition to its core offerings, AI Samurai also engages in patent research and technical investigation, providing valuable insights and services to enhance innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. The company also maintains a branch office in Osaka, expanding its reach within Japan.

Pixie Dust Technologies

Series B in 2019
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in the development of advanced computational technologies, particularly in phased array and digital fabrication. The company’s notable product is its ultrasonic phased array system, which enables the generation of force in mid-air, allowing for unique applications such as transporting objects without physical contact, delivering targeted sounds to individuals in a crowd, and directing guide dogs. Additionally, Pixie Dust Technologies creates innovative devices like Sound Hug, which combines music with light and vibration, and Sonorepro, a hair care device utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure stimulation. Other products include Vuevo, a service that visualizes conversations among multiple participants, and kikippa, a device designed for gamma wave sound therapy. Through its diverse offerings, the company aims to integrate technology seamlessly into everyday life, enhancing communication and interaction.

Metro Engines

Series B in 2019
Metro Engines is a remote sensing company that specializes in LIDAR technology and atmospheric measurement devices. The company leverages its expertise to provide meteorological information and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. By integrating advanced sensing technologies, Metro Engines aims to enhance data collection and analysis, facilitating improved decision-making processes across various applications.

On The Slope

Venture Round in 2019
On the way to Sakano deliver vegetables grown without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, aiming to spread agriculture with low environmental impact. We want to make agriculture sustainable and reach a sustainable society.

Xenodata lab

Venture Round in 2019
Xenodata Lab, Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven data analysis. The company develops a platform that transforms unstructured data from financial reports into structured, table-format data, enhancing accuracy and accessibility for users. By focusing on economic forecasts and financial document analysis, Xenodata Lab enables businesses to effectively interpret and utilize information following financial results announcements. The company aims to advance the financial industry through innovative technology and the efficient processing of data, emphasizing the potential of AI to enhance human decision-making in this sector.

AI Samurai

Series B in 2019
AI Samurai Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on the development and sale of artificial intelligence technology. The company specializes in creating a patent examination platform that utilizes AI to evaluate patentability and conduct comprehensive patent searches. This platform supports clients in analyzing patent documents, thereby facilitating research and development efforts. In addition to its core offerings, AI Samurai also engages in patent research and technical investigation, providing valuable insights and services to enhance innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. The company also maintains a branch office in Osaka, expanding its reach within Japan.

INNOPHYS

Series B in 2019
Innophys Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in wearable robotics technology. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes innovative robotics equipment aimed at various industries. Its flagship product, the Muscle Suit®, utilizes artificial muscle technology to provide physical assistance, reducing strain during tasks such as lifting heavy objects or working in bent positions. The Muscle Suit® is recognized for its high quality and competitive pricing compared to other exoskeletons in the market. Innophys aims to expand its reach into the Asia Pacific, European, and North American markets, enhancing the ability of users to perform tasks independently and improve their quality of life.

A*Quantum

Venture Round in 2019
A*Quantum is a software-focused company dedicated to advancing quantum computing. It offers services aimed at accelerating digital transformation for businesses by integrating quantum technology with traditional mathematical optimization and artificial intelligence methods. The company's mission is to tackle complex social issues through optimized problem-solving, making its applications and libraries accessible to researchers and end-users alike.

Joyz

Series B in 2018
Joyz Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a cloud application aimed at helping English learners improve their pronunciation and grammar. The application caters to various educational needs, offering support for English conversations tailored to specific situations and providing reference materials aligned with certified textbooks used in compulsory education. Joyz's commitment to enhancing language skills is evident in its user-focused approach, accommodating different learning requirements through accessible technology. The company maintains contact with users via phone and also has a physical location for direct interactions.

Pocket Queries

Venture Round in 2018
Pocket Queries, Inc. is a game development company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Shibuya, Japan. The company specializes in designing and developing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) applications. Its innovative platform focuses on integrating gaming technology into everyday business operations, allowing clients to effectively manage and share information in a virtual environment. By leveraging AR and VR, Pocket Queries aims to provide practical solutions that enhance communication and adaptability in various settings, all while minimizing the need for expensive hardware. Through its unique approach, the company positions itself at the intersection of gaming and business technology, catering to the evolving needs of its clients.

Enechange

Series B in 2018
Enechange Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company that specializes in providing an electricity plan comparison website, helping consumers select their electricity providers. Established in April 2015, the company offers online switching services for energy and gas. Enechange also operates various cloud-based platforms aimed at supporting electricity and gas retailers, including the Energy Marketing Acceleration Platform (EMAP) for marketing and customer acquisition, and the Smart-Meter Analytics Platform (SMAP) for profitability analysis and demand response services. Additionally, the company employs artificial intelligence technologies to enhance deregulation efforts in the energy sector, facilitating optimized energy usage and smoother transitions for consumers switching providers. Through its innovative solutions, Enechange plays a critical role in promoting energy efficiency and consumer choice in Japan's liberalized electricity market.

TANGOYA

Venture Round in 2018
Tangoya Co., Ltd. is a company based in Osaka, Japan, that specializes in the management of specialty shops focused on custom-made suits and shirts, as well as the sale of various clothing items. Founded in 1949, the company provides a range of suit and coat fabrics and engages in wholesale activities for both men's and women's apparel. Additionally, Tangoya operates a restaurant that serves espresso coffee. The company also has a branch located in Tokyo, Japan, further extending its reach in the retail and food service sectors.

Pafin

Venture Round in 2018
Pafin, formerly known as Cryptact Ltd, is a technology company based in Shinjuku, Japan, that focuses on providing a comprehensive platform for individual investors in the cryptocurrency space. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in profit and loss calculation, tax assistance, and financial management tools tailored for cryptocurrency portfolios. By leveraging advanced technology, Pafin aims to enhance investment and asset management activities, offering users valuable insights and support for managing their virtual currency investments effectively.

AlpacaJapan

Series A in 2018
AlpacaJapan Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, specializes in developing fintech solutions that leverage AI and big data technology. The company offers AlpacaForecast, a market forecasting solution, and AlpacaForecast AI Prediction Matrix, a dashboard displaying short-term price forecasts for various financial markets. AlpacaJapan's team comprises professionals from high-tech and financial industries, serving top global financial institutions with investment technology and tools.

Metro Engines

Venture Round in 2018
Metro Engines is a remote sensing company that specializes in LIDAR technology and atmospheric measurement devices. The company leverages its expertise to provide meteorological information and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. By integrating advanced sensing technologies, Metro Engines aims to enhance data collection and analysis, facilitating improved decision-making processes across various applications.

TRIDENT-ARTS

Venture Round in 2018
TRIDENT-ARTS is based on blockchain and web related technologies.

Grooves

Corporate Round in 2018
Grooves Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing and operating a social recruiting platform tailored for engineers. Since its inception in 2004, Grooves has been focused on enhancing the recruitment process for candidates, agencies, and companies. The platform facilitates connections between job seekers, particularly non-engineering candidates, and recruiting agents, thereby helping individuals find suitable career opportunities. With a growing clientele of over 3,000 companies across the Asia-Pacific region, Grooves aims to foster business relationships and partnerships within the recruiting community, making it a key player in the recruitment landscape.

Tecotec

Venture Round in 2018
Tecotec Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and management of web and smartphone applications. The company focuses on Web 3.0 technologies, particularly those related to crypto assets and financial products. Tecotec offers a range of digital services, including blockchain solutions, payment authentication systems, investment management systems, and sales promotion services. By providing these innovative solutions, Tecotec aims to enhance productivity for various businesses across different sectors.

TRUNK

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Japan in 2014, TRUNK offers a monthly personal storage service. Customers can apply via app or web platform, store goods, and engage in buying/selling items stored by others. Additionally, TRUNK operates advertising agency and design work businesses.

Alarmbox

Venture Round in 2018
Alarmbox, Inc. is a Tokyo‑based company founded in 2016 that designs, develops, and manages a risk‑management platform. The platform monitors changes in the credit status of businesses by aggregating online data and analytics. It alerts users to emerging risks and credit deterioration, enabling clients to streamline partner due‑diligence, reduce manual data collection, and respond proactively to financial risk.

One Tap BUY

Venture Round in 2018
One Tap BUY Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing finance-related application services, particularly in asset management. The company offers a financial smartphone application known as my banker, which enables users to select, buy, and sell stocks with smaller investment amounts. The application facilitates trading throughout the day, allowing users to manage their investments by buying and selling only the profits while retaining ownership of the stocks. Originally established as My banker Co., Ltd., the company rebranded to One Tap BUY in January 2015 to reflect its focus on simplifying the investment process for individual users.

PayPay

Venture Round in 2018
PayPay is a mobile payment application that enables users to make secure and convenient payments. It has a per-person granting limit of 15,000 yen for a single payment and 30,000 yen for the total monthly limit.

Gaia Japan

Venture Round in 2018
Gaia Inc. is a financial services company based in Chuo, Japan, established in 2017. It specializes in providing a cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates virtual currency investments, including bitcoin. The company offers a unique follow-trade feature, allowing users to replicate the trades of successful investors easily. In addition to its trading platform, Gaia Inc. is involved in the development and operation of related digital services, including mobile applications and blockchain technologies, aimed at enhancing the user experience in the financial market.

Credit Engine

Seed Round in 2018
Credit Engine, founded in November 2018, is an innovative online lending service based in Japan, specializing in providing a lending platform for financial institutions. As a spinoff of LENDY, the company is unique in its offering, enabling banks and other financial entities to launch their own branded lending services with an advanced user interface and efficient operational processes. The platform is designed to facilitate real-time loan screening using a combination of sales data, bank data, and external online information, streamlining the borrowing process for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Credit Engine has garnered the trust of leading Japanese banks, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Mizuho Financial Group, making it a prominent player in the online lending sector.

Joyz

Series A in 2017
Joyz Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a cloud application aimed at helping English learners improve their pronunciation and grammar. The application caters to various educational needs, offering support for English conversations tailored to specific situations and providing reference materials aligned with certified textbooks used in compulsory education. Joyz's commitment to enhancing language skills is evident in its user-focused approach, accommodating different learning requirements through accessible technology. The company maintains contact with users via phone and also has a physical location for direct interactions.

Glint

Venture Round in 2017
Glint Pay Services Limited is a FinTech company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2015. The company revolutionizes the use of gold as a viable alternative currency by providing a platform that allows clients to save, spend, exchange, and transfer multiple currencies, including physical gold. Through its application, users can manage their finances with multi-currency wallets, enabling real-time transactions at points of sale worldwide via a debit MasterCard. Glint democratizes access to gold, making it easy and cost-effective for clients to buy, sell, and share this precious metal. By offering a transactional gold currency account, Glint aims to insulate users from inflation and systemic financial risks. The platform provides clients with enhanced control over their money, allowing them to navigate their financial needs more effectively.

SPLYZA

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Japan in 2011, SPLYZA develops digital tools to help amateur athletes analyze and improve their performance across various sports such as golf, basketball, snowboarding, and windsurfing. Their primary offerings include Clipstro, a video recording and analysis tool, HaiLyts, an automated video editor, and spoch, a platform for recording, editing, and sharing sports scenes.

C1X

Series B in 2016
C1X Inc. operates a digital advertising marketplace that facilitates programmatic direct and automated guaranteed media purchases. Its platform delivers full‑stack adtech and martech capabilities, providing advertisers, agencies, publishers, and eCommerce platforms with a single interface to locate premium inventory, target specific audiences, and execute transactions efficiently. The system supports multiple creative formats—including display, video, and mobile—and issues digital insertion orders. It offers yield‑maximization tools for publishers and a native eCommerce ad server suite that enables marketplace operators to generate steady advertising revenue while helping merchants promote their products through data‑driven campaigns. The company emphasizes transparency, control, and actionable insights to improve campaign performance.

Safie

Seed Round in 2016
Safie is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based video asset management. It offers a platform that enables users to manage and integrate video content from various sources, including security cameras and IoT devices, for applications in security and surveillance, corporate operations, and marketing. Safie's primary business is the development and operation of this video-recording platform.

Dream Catcher

Venture Round in 2016
Dream Catcher Inc. is a consultancy based in Osaka, Japan, specializing in employment support services for the medical and nursing care sectors. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including staffing and recruitment, medical communication, administrative support, and consulting for healthcare institutions. Additionally, Dream Catcher offers specialized services such as reinstatement consulting, outbound services, and medical interpreter services. By focusing on the unique needs of healthcare enterprises, Dream Catcher aims to facilitate effective talent acquisition and enhance operational efficiency within the medical and nursing care fields.

BitFlyer

Series C in 2016
BitFlyer, Inc. is a virtual currency exchange and blockchain development service provider based in Minato-ku, Japan. Established in 2014, it specializes in facilitating transactions in various digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, among others. BitFlyer offers a comprehensive platform that enables customers to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrencies securely. It features multiple markets, including a Bitcoin marketplace and altcoin exchanges, along with advanced services such as an application programming interface for custom account management. Additionally, BitFlyer provides e-commerce payment solutions that allow businesses to accept Bitcoin, enhancing the overall trading experience. The company also operates fundFlyer, a crowdfunding platform designed to support projects through Bitcoin funding.

Vision Quest Solution

Venture Round in 2016
Vision Quest Solution is a management consulting and corporate recruitment company.

Spring Airlines Japan

Venture Round in 2016
Spring Airlines Japan offers scheduled air transportation services. They provide domestic travel insurance and overseas travel insurance for customers. They charged extra baggage that exceeds the free baggage on their ticket. The excess baggage fee will be charged according to the distance and weight of the excess baggage.

BitFlyer

Series B in 2015
BitFlyer, Inc. is a virtual currency exchange and blockchain development service provider based in Minato-ku, Japan. Established in 2014, it specializes in facilitating transactions in various digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, among others. BitFlyer offers a comprehensive platform that enables customers to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrencies securely. It features multiple markets, including a Bitcoin marketplace and altcoin exchanges, along with advanced services such as an application programming interface for custom account management. Additionally, BitFlyer provides e-commerce payment solutions that allow businesses to accept Bitcoin, enhancing the overall trading experience. The company also operates fundFlyer, a crowdfunding platform designed to support projects through Bitcoin funding.

Clio

Venture Round in 2015
Clio offers a range of cosmetic, makeup, and skincare products, such as the mesh glow cushion set, the pro eye palette, the shade and shadow palette, the hard eye brow pencil, the lash superproof mascara, and more.

Cyberdyne

Venture Round in 2014
Cyberdyne Inc. is a Japanese company founded by Dr. Yoshiyuki Sankai from the University of Tsukuba, focusing on the research and development of advanced medical welfare equipment and systems. The company aims to enhance human capabilities through its innovative Robot Suit HAL®, which is designed for various applications including rehabilitation support, assistance for the elderly and disabled, disaster rescue, entertainment, and heavy labor tasks. Cyberdyne's product offerings include the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) for lower limbs and single joints, along with lumbar support, a Table Interface, and cleaning robots. Additionally, the company provides services such as HAL therapy in the medical sector and non-medical services like HAL fit and Robo care, all contributing to improved quality of life and support in various fields.

Atonarp

Seed Round in 2012
Atonarp Inc. is a scientific instrumentation company based in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Fremont, California, and Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2009, Atonarp specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced tools for molecular analysis, particularly in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, petrochemical, and energy sectors. The company offers a range of products, including the AMS 1000, a cloud-connected and AI-enabled mass spectrometer capable of real-time chemical analysis, and the LyoSentinel, a miniaturized mass spectrometer focused on gas detection in lyophilization processes. Atonarp's innovative spectrometers enhance the monitoring of critical parameters, such as vacuum integrity and contamination, thereby ensuring compliance and process efficiency. By integrating advanced electronics and data processing algorithms, Atonarp aims to deliver significant improvements in cost, size, and accuracy for gas-composition analysis instruments.
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