OPT

OPT is a Japanese e-marketing company based in Tokyo that specializes in providing comprehensive Internet marketing services aimed at enhancing customer sales and maximizing return on investment (ROI). The company focuses on creating innovative marketing strategies tailored to client needs, emphasizing a "market in" approach rather than a "product out" philosophy. OPT's services span several areas, including advertising, technology, solutions, and content development, ensuring a holistic support system for its clients. By developing proprietary tools for objective measurement and leveraging data analytics, OPT strives to improve clients' marketing effectiveness and address their unique challenges in the digital landscape. Through its commitment to enhancing customer experiences and outcomes, OPT plays a significant role in the evolving field of digital marketing.

Mitsutaka Hamada

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Zeelab Pharmacy

Venture Round in 2025
Zeelab Pharmacy is an online medical store that sells generic medicine, multivitamins, and supplements.

Josys

Series A in 2022
Josys is a provider of integrated management services for IT devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS), focused on automating traditional corporate IT operations. The company's platform simplifies IT management by offering tools for real-time monitoring and reporting of application usage, insights into license consumption trends, and user engagement metrics. It also automates employee onboarding and offboarding processes while monitoring for access violations and security risks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and security for organizations. By reducing costs associated with enterprise software and streamlining IT operations, Josys supports businesses in effectively managing their SaaS environments and improving overall performance.

Receptionist

Series C in 2020
Receptionist is a media firm that provides consulting and operational services aimed at enhancing business communication. The company has developed a reception system that replaces traditional messaging tools reliant on internal landlines. This innovative system allows for direct notifications to smartphones, informing users of the person in charge without the need for telephone staff. By streamlining communication processes, Receptionist helps businesses reduce meeting start times, ultimately creating more efficient work environments.

wakuwaku

Series A in 2020
Wakuwaku Inc. is a Japanese real estate technology company founded in 2013 and based in Yokohama. The company specializes in providing real estate renovation services, including fund planning, real estate selling, and design. Additionally, Wakuwaku has developed a platform that assists users in searching for and renovating used housing. It also offers e-commerce solutions for building materials and marketing automation tools tailored for the real estate and construction sectors. By integrating technology with real estate services, Wakuwaku aims to enhance the renovation process and improve user experience in the housing market.

rakumo

Venture Round in 2019
rakumo Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development and sale of cloud-based extension tools for businesses. Founded in 2004, the company offers products such as rakumo for G Suite, which facilitates user management, authentication, and security functions within the G Suite environment. Additionally, rakumo for Salesforce includes features like the rakumo Social Scheduler, designed to enhance scheduling efficiency, and rakumo Sync, which provides real-time synchronization with Google Calendar. Beyond its software solutions, rakumo also engages in the sale of information and communication equipment and related support services.

A.L.I.Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
A.L.I. Technologies is a developer of UAVs and manned aircraft, advancing the future of air mobility.

Mil-kin

Venture Round in 2019
Mil-Kin is a company that specializes in developing innovative devices for the real-time visualization of bacteria and other microorganisms. Their portable microbe observation device integrates with smartphones, allowing users to easily observe bacteria and dirt. This technology is particularly beneficial for restaurants, dental clinics, and educational institutions, as it facilitates the detection of bacteria and supports infection prevention measures, thereby enhancing hygiene management. In addition to their core product, Mil-Kin also produces slightly acidic electrolytes for agricultural applications and equipment for generating hypochlorous water, further expanding their offerings in hygiene and sanitation solutions.

WealthNavi

Series D in 2019
WealthNavi offers a platform for asset managers which uses risk management algorithm for asset management advice.

WiseVine

Corporate Round in 2019
WiseVine Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018, specializing in software solutions for policy planning and resource matching. The company's primary product, Wisevine, includes a system called "Build & Scrap," which optimizes budget planning and management specifically for local governments. This data and budget analytics platform facilitates connections between governmental bodies and private enterprises during the early stages of the public procurement process. By focusing on efficient policy planning and equitable public procurement, WiseVine aims to enhance partnerships and improve outcomes for its clients.

Crassone

Venture Round in 2019
Crassone specializes in demolition and construction services, focusing on home building infrastructure. The company provides information and estimation for demolition work and exterior construction related to housing. By offering insights on enhancing home living and infrastructure, Crassone enables clients to connect with various professionals, including contractors, designers, real estate agents, and renovation companies, facilitating the process of obtaining quotes and making informed decisions for their construction projects.

sitateru

Series C in 2019
Sitateru is a cloud based garment production platform helping clothing companies improve workflow to control inventory and production needs.

sitateru

Series C in 2019
Sitateru is a cloud based garment production platform helping clothing companies improve workflow to control inventory and production needs.

Wovn Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Wovn Technologies, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in website localization software solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Minato, Japan, the company provides services to help clients translate their websites into multiple languages, addressing both localization and translation needs. Wovn Technologies assesses client websites and implements tailored translation services, ensuring that the localization process is straightforward and accessible for various users, from website developers to bloggers. In addition to its core services, the company offers ongoing customer support, follow-ups, and expert advice to enhance the user experience and effectiveness of its solutions. Originally named Minimal Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Wovn Technologies, Inc. in April 2018.

OPT China

Corporate Round in 2019
OPT China is a company that provides marketing and distribution support for Chinese consumers.

Sider

Series A in 2019
Sider is a developer and provider of code review tool intended to analyze and identify non-standard codes, security flaws, and bugs.The company's product helps engineering teams maximize productivity by automatically analyzing every pull request against custom per-project rulesets, as well as general best practices, enabling users to improve productivity while reducing the total time spent on product development.

Space Market

Series C in 2019
Space Market is an online platform based in Japan that enables the rental of unused or idle spaces for various purposes. Established in 2014, the company provides a marketplace where users can search for and reserve venues for events such as parties, business meetings, shooting and recording sessions, sports activities, and educational classes. The platform includes an app that facilitates easy access to available spaces. In addition to domestic offerings, Space Market also allows for the rental of spaces in overseas locations, including off-season ballparks and wedding halls. By connecting space owners with individuals and organizations in need of venues, Space Market effectively promotes the efficient use of resources in the real estate market.

Wakrak

Venture Round in 2018
Wakrak is a day work service based in Japan that offers an online platform for users to find daily job opportunities. The application allows individuals, including students, freelancers, and housewives, to browse and select short-term work without the need for interviews or lengthy hiring processes. By facilitating direct employment contracts between workers and employers, Wakrak aims to address labor shortages by efficiently connecting part-time workers with suitable job offers on a day-to-day basis. This innovative approach simplifies the job search process and provides flexible employment options for those seeking immediate work.

Space Market

Series B in 2018
Space Market is an online platform based in Japan that enables the rental of unused or idle spaces for various purposes. Established in 2014, the company provides a marketplace where users can search for and reserve venues for events such as parties, business meetings, shooting and recording sessions, sports activities, and educational classes. The platform includes an app that facilitates easy access to available spaces. In addition to domestic offerings, Space Market also allows for the rental of spaces in overseas locations, including off-season ballparks and wedding halls. By connecting space owners with individuals and organizations in need of venues, Space Market effectively promotes the efficient use of resources in the real estate market.

Allm

Venture Round in 2018
Allm Inc. is a Tokyo-based medical ICT company that specializes in developing advanced medical communication platforms aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. Founded in 2001 and formerly known as SkillUpJapan Corp., Allm offers a suite of applications designed to facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Key products include Kaigo and Kango, which support home care workers and nurses respectively; MySOS, a first-aid support application; AcaMed, an academic platform for medical research; and FollowUP, a business intelligence tool for real-time management information. Allm's solutions are deployed in over 18 countries, including the United States, Japan, and various regions in Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's innovations aim to improve the efficiency of healthcare services, enhance information sharing, and ultimately contribute to better community care systems.

Linkers

Venture Round in 2018
Linkers is a technology matching platform that specializes in providing open innovation support services specifically for manufacturers. The company facilitates business matchmaking through a systematic approach that includes conducting interviews and utilizing its extensive network. Linkers employs a SaaS-type business matching system to enhance the effectiveness of these operations, identifying potential issues among business partners and guiding them towards solutions. The company aims to create new connections that inspire innovation while also enhancing societal productivity by efficiently transforming the industrial landscape. Additionally, Linkers offers research consulting services, further supporting the needs of the manufacturing sector.

sitateru

Series B in 2018
Sitateru is a cloud based garment production platform helping clothing companies improve workflow to control inventory and production needs.

VAZ

Venture Round in 2018
VAZ Inc. is a marketing agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in promoting content and communicating ideas. The company collaborates with YouTubers and other influential creators to drive social change through everyday small actions. VAZ offers a range of services, including social media marketing, campaign planning, influencer marketing, and account management. By leveraging these services, VAZ enables corporate clients and businesses to effectively raise awareness about their products, share their philosophies, and inspire broader audiences.

Candee

Series B in 2017
Candee Inc. is a Tokyo-based production company founded in 2015 that specializes in online video production and talent management. The company provides a range of services, including advertising, video editing, branding, content creation, public relations, and digital marketing. Through its online platform, Candee produces advertising and media videos, focusing particularly on mobile content, which allows businesses to effectively advertise and manage talent in the digital space.

rakumo

Venture Round in 2017
rakumo Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development and sale of cloud-based extension tools for businesses. Founded in 2004, the company offers products such as rakumo for G Suite, which facilitates user management, authentication, and security functions within the G Suite environment. Additionally, rakumo for Salesforce includes features like the rakumo Social Scheduler, designed to enhance scheduling efficiency, and rakumo Sync, which provides real-time synchronization with Google Calendar. Beyond its software solutions, rakumo also engages in the sale of information and communication equipment and related support services.

WAmazing

Venture Round in 2017
WAmazing, founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a travel service company that caters to foreign tourists visiting the country. It offers free subscriber identification module (SIM) cards that allow travelers to register prior to their arrival, ensuring they can access essential services upon landing. Through its app, WAmazing provides users with free internet services of up to 500MB, addressing common barriers such as language difficulties and the requirement of a local phone number for accessing free Wi-Fi. In addition to SIM cards, the company's platform includes a multilingual tourist guide, tour guide applications, and information on reservations. WAmazing also collaborates with local governments and tourism associations, offering consulting services and inbound marketing solutions for domestic businesses, thereby facilitating a seamless experience for international visitors in Japan.

MFS

Venture Round in 2017
MFS, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in consumer lending services, primarily focusing on online mortgage offerings. Established in 2009, MFS simplifies the mortgage process by eliminating the need for customers to search for, apply for, or negotiate with traditional financial institutions. The company has garnered significant media attention and has been featured in prominent outlets such as NHK, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and Yomiuri Shimbun, highlighting its innovative approach to the mortgage industry in Japan.

Nippontect Systems

Venture Round in 2017
Nippontect Systems Co., Ltd. is a software development company based in Minato-ku, Japan, founded in 2015. The company specializes in information and communication technology (ICT) solutions, with a particular focus on the dementia medical field. By leveraging innovative software technologies, Nippontect Systems aims to address the challenges associated with dementia care, enhancing the quality of life for patients and supporting caregivers.

RoomClip

Venture Round in 2017
RoomClip is an online platform that combines a mobile-based photo-sharing application with an e-commerce store focused on home decor. The application allows users to capture and share images of their living spaces, providing a source of inspiration and practical ideas for interior decoration. By featuring real-life examples contributed by users, RoomClip offers insights into various living styles and DIY projects, assisting users in optimizing their room arrangements. Additionally, the platform serves as a marketing tool for companies in the housing and lifestyle sectors, enabling them to engage directly with potential customers and gather valuable feedback on their products. Through its diverse offerings, RoomClip enhances the home decor shopping experience while fostering a community centered around interior design.

Enechange

Series A in 2017
Tokyo-based Enechange, the company offering an energy price comparison site under the same name .They are disseminating information on electricity and energy, useful electricity savings and savings right now, in order to liberalize the electricity in 2016.Enechange.Jp/try/detail Let's now begin the power company to choose in! The middle person is a graduate student intern! I am studying every day.

Shuttlerock

Series B in 2016
Shuttlerock Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in a crowd-sourced content platform designed for websites. Established in 2011, it enables users to collect, curate, and share user-generated content while aggregating social media content to enhance audience engagement and drive conversions. The company's proprietary platform focuses on mobile-first creative solutions, allowing for the rapid creation of high-performance mobile video ads from a single visual asset, such as a still photo. Shuttlerock serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including brands, e-commerce, entertainment, media, sports, and tourism, with operations in New Zealand, the United States, and Japan. Additionally, Shuttlerock offers expertise in digital marketing strategies and is recognized as a marketing partner for major platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

LIVE3

Seed Round in 2016
LIVE3 is a Curated list of Tonight's Cool Events to go out. It enables users to Discover what to do tonight, around your location, by selling last minutes tickets for discounted price, Purchase or Share with friends in easy and short steps. The app is currently available in Tokyo area only, and covers multiple categories such as Music, Clubbing, Film, Performance, Food&Drinks and Social meetup. AppStore : https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/Live3iOS/id799195430 HP : http://live3.info/lp Fes : http://live3.info/fe/fes

Space Market

Series A in 2016
Space Market is an online platform based in Japan that enables the rental of unused or idle spaces for various purposes. Established in 2014, the company provides a marketplace where users can search for and reserve venues for events such as parties, business meetings, shooting and recording sessions, sports activities, and educational classes. The platform includes an app that facilitates easy access to available spaces. In addition to domestic offerings, Space Market also allows for the rental of spaces in overseas locations, including off-season ballparks and wedding halls. By connecting space owners with individuals and organizations in need of venues, Space Market effectively promotes the efficient use of resources in the real estate market.

Raksul

Series D in 2016
Raksul Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive printing services in Japan. Founded in 2009, Raksul offers a wide range of printed products, including flyers, business cards, pamphlets, posters, New Year’s cards, and various promotional materials. The company operates as a B2B platform, facilitating a streamlined connection between small and medium-sized enterprises and existing players in the printing, logistics, and advertising industries. By leveraging a sharing economy model, Raksul enables customers to access excess capacities from these industries at competitive prices, thereby simplifying traditional value chains and promoting efficiency.

sitateru

Series A in 2016
Sitateru is a cloud based garment production platform helping clothing companies improve workflow to control inventory and production needs.

Sorabito

Venture Round in 2016
Sorabito is an e-commerce marketplace specializing in the trade of used construction equipment, vehicles, and farm machinery. The platform serves industrial and construction businesses by facilitating the buying and selling of heavy machinery. In addition to its core marketplace functions, Sorabito offers web server protection and web development services tailored for the construction sector. This dual approach not only supports businesses in efficiently recycling their used industrial machines but also promotes environmental conservation initiatives within the industry.

DIGISURF

Venture Round in 2016
DIGISURF INC. is a service-oriented company based in Fujisawa, Japan, that specializes in providing an online portal for reserving barbecue locations and ordering ingredients. Established in 1993, DIGISURF aims to enhance the outdoor dining experience by facilitating the booking of barbecue spots and ensuring that customers have access to the necessary supplies for their gatherings. Through its platform, the company caters to the growing demand for convenient and enjoyable outdoor cooking experiences.

RocksBox

Series A in 2016
Rocksbox, Inc. is a membership-based jewelry styling service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. The company offers a subscription platform that allows women to shop, rent, and swap designer jewelry. Members receive a curated selection of jewelry pieces on loan, with the flexibility to purchase or exchange items at any time. Rocksbox aims to transform the jewelry shopping experience by leveraging technology and data to provide products that resonate with its customers. The service focuses on making high-quality, designer jewelry accessible and allows users to discover new styles while enjoying the benefits of a rental model.

One Tap BUY

Venture Round in 2016
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.

Wovn Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
Wovn Technologies, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in website localization software solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Minato, Japan, the company provides services to help clients translate their websites into multiple languages, addressing both localization and translation needs. Wovn Technologies assesses client websites and implements tailored translation services, ensuring that the localization process is straightforward and accessible for various users, from website developers to bloggers. In addition to its core services, the company offers ongoing customer support, follow-ups, and expert advice to enhance the user experience and effectiveness of its solutions. Originally named Minimal Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Wovn Technologies, Inc. in April 2018.

MerryBiz

Venture Round in 2015
MerryBiz is an innovative company that operates an accounting platform designed to streamline clerical work for businesses. The platform specializes in processing various financial documents, including expense receipts, withdrawal details from passbooks, credit card bills, and payment statements. By automating these processes, MerryBiz helps organizations reduce the time and labor associated with accounting tasks such as journal entry, expense reimbursement, invoicing, and managing accounts receivable and payable. This efficiency allows businesses to save on labor costs and refocus their resources on core operations, alleviating the burden of sudden heavy workloads that may arise from the implementation of new accounting software.

Housmart

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Housmart is a property investment media firm that integrates real estate expertise, design, and technology to enhance the housing experience. The company specializes in developing a property proposal system aimed at facilitating real estate brokerage sales. Housmart's platform automatically suggests pre-owned condominiums that align with customer requirements, streamlining the sales process. By leveraging technology, the firm enables sales personnel to efficiently communicate these tailored property recommendations, thereby helping clients accelerate their property transactions and improve turnover. Housmart's innovative approach aims to make the real estate market more accessible and efficient for both buyers and sellers.

One Tap BUY

Series B in 2015
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.

MarketEnterprise

Corporate Round in 2015
Market Enterprise is a online second hand distributor under the C to B to C model. For the C to B, it has approximately 40 online sites and for the B to C portion, it sells their product through online marketplace such as Yahoo Auction, Amazon and Rakuten.

Fuller

Venture Round in 2015
Fuller, Inc. is a Japanese software development company established in 2011, specializing in mobile applications and data analytics services. Based in Kashiwa-shi, it offers a range of products including App Ape Analytics and App Ape Console, which provide app developers with tools for market research and performance analysis. Additionally, Fuller develops applications that cater to diverse needs, such as Joren, which transforms websites into native apps for iOS and Android, and various battery-saving apps like Mr. Mobile and PASTEL. The company also creates lifestyle applications, including Smahospital, aimed at monitoring smartphone usage, and gaming apps such as 2048 Puzzle and Ojisan. Fuller's suite of services is designed to enhance the digital promotion and business growth of mobile companies through detailed analytics and market insights.

Raksul

Series C in 2015
Raksul Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive printing services in Japan. Founded in 2009, Raksul offers a wide range of printed products, including flyers, business cards, pamphlets, posters, New Year’s cards, and various promotional materials. The company operates as a B2B platform, facilitating a streamlined connection between small and medium-sized enterprises and existing players in the printing, logistics, and advertising industries. By leveraging a sharing economy model, Raksul enables customers to access excess capacities from these industries at competitive prices, thereby simplifying traditional value chains and promoting efficiency.

Helpfeel

Series A in 2014
Helpfeel is a technology company focused on human empowerment through knowledge delivery. It specializes in providing tools for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), internal knowledge searches, and product recommendations. Its innovative platform allows users to efficiently find answers and connect ideas through collaborative work links. Helpfeel aims to enhance user experiences by streamlining access to information, making it easier for individuals and organizations to navigate their inquiries. Established with a commitment to delivering effective knowledge solutions, the company is positioned to play a significant role in improving information accessibility and user engagement.

remote.it (pronounced remote it)

Seed Round in 2014
remote.it (pronounced remote 'it') is unleashing private networks from legacy dependencies including hardware dependence, open ports on the Internet, on-premise configuration, and one-by-one management of individual networked devices. Founded by networking experts who's previous company invented hardware TCP/IP (acquired by NVIDIA) the companies cloud service allows for secure management of network assets from anywhere. Popular use cases include: managing cloud instances, IoT devices, remote access, remote work, and allowing legacy networking equipment to be managed from the cloud. The remote.it service is used by tens of thousands of businesses to managed devices in over 180 countries across the globe.

Red Fox

Corporate Round in 2014
Red Fox, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 1989 that specializes in information system consulting services. The firm provides a wide range of solutions, including the development, maintenance, and operation of information systems tailored for various industries such as life insurance, finance, telecommunications, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. With a mission to enhance the value of time, Red Fox focuses on innovative technologies that streamline processes, enabling clients to engage in more meaningful activities. One of its notable offerings is GPS Punch!, a service designed to revolutionize time management and promote mobile working by reducing the time spent on routine tasks.

Jimoty

Corporate Round in 2014
Jimoty Inc operates a classified advertisement platform that serves approximately 9 million users monthly. The site allows individuals to post a variety of advertisements, including buying and selling second-hand goods, event announcements, recruitment opportunities, and real estate listings. By offering a free bulletin board format, Jimoty facilitates the exchange of information across different categories, making it a versatile tool for users seeking to connect over various needs and interests. The company's focus is on planning, development, and the effective management of this classified site, ensuring that it remains user-friendly and accessible.

Omni

Seed Round in 2014
Omni is a technology company that operates a versatile business intelligence platform designed to streamline data access and analytics for organizations. By merging the reliability of a shared data model with the flexibility of SQL, Omni empowers users to explore and share critical metrics without facing unnecessary complexity. This approach allows businesses to focus on answering key questions and driving impactful decisions through data. Additionally, Omni offers a rental platform that facilitates access to a variety of items, such as bikes and camping gear, by partnering with local businesses. Customers can easily reserve items for immediate pickup or schedule rentals in advance. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Omni aims to enhance both business intelligence and community accessibility through its innovative services.

Cocon

Seed Round in 2014
Cocon, Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in cyber security services. Founded in 2013, the company originally operated under the name Panda Graphics, Inc. until rebranding in May 2015. Cocon provides a crowdsourcing platform that facilitates the production of animation content and offers voice work services. Additionally, it delivers motion production services and develops solutions for motion capture technology. The company's focus is on enhancing security measures for businesses, employing advanced technologies to protect data and improve security diagnostics across various sectors, including connected cars and industrial systems. Through its diverse offerings, Cocon aims to help organizations operate efficiently while mitigating information security risks.

FlyData

Venture Round in 2014
FlyData Inc. is a data integration company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in cloud-based solutions for data management. Founded in 2010, the company offers a range of services designed to facilitate the seamless transfer and synchronization of large data sets to cloud environments, particularly focusing on Amazon Redshift. Its key products include FlyData for Redshift, which enables continuous data uploads, and FlyData Sync, which allows for the replication of data from relational databases to Redshift clusters. Additionally, FlyData provides FlyData for Heroku, which helps users store Heroku logs in S3 buckets, and FlyData Enterprise, which manages the extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes for existing data warehouses. The company also offers consulting services to assist clients with data warehousing, business intelligence, reporting, and analytics. Originally named Hapyrus, Inc., FlyData rebranded in January 2014 to better reflect its focus on data-driven solutions.

Accounting SaaS Japan

Venture Round in 2014
Accounting SaaS Japan Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based accounting and tax application software. The firm focuses on providing innovative solutions to streamline accounting processes for businesses, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial management. By leveraging cloud technology, Accounting SaaS Japan enables users to access their accounting tools from anywhere, facilitating better collaboration and real-time data analysis. This strategic approach positions the company to meet the evolving needs of its clients in a competitive market.

Pathee

Seed Round in 2014
Pathee is an innovative search engine designed to provide users with tailored information based on their current location. By utilizing advanced location detection technology, the platform connects individuals with local retail options and relevant services. It offers a suite of digital marketing tools that enhance the interaction between consumers and the retail community. Through its services, Pathee enables users to access pertinent search results and discover shopping locations, while also providing retail chains with platforms for digital promotions and media optimization. This comprehensive approach supports both consumer needs and retail marketing efforts, facilitating a more efficient and targeted shopping experience.

Mikatus

Seed Round in 2014
Mikatus Inc. is a Tokyo-based company, founded in 2009, that specializes in providing cloud-based services tailored for tax accountants. The company develops software applications for both mobile and computer platforms, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of tax professionals and accounting firms. Mikatus offers a comprehensive suite of services, including tax, accounting, payroll, financial support, and management support, which enables small and medium-sized businesses to streamline their accounting tasks. By assisting tax accountants in differentiating their services, Mikatus contributes to the growth and performance improvement of its clients, ultimately helping them achieve better business outcomes.

Coconala

Seed Round in 2013
Coconala Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online platform facilitating the buying and selling of knowledge, skills, and experiences between users. Founded in 2012, the platform enables individuals to offer various services, including fortune-telling, mental wellness support, illustration, design, and consultations related to hobbies and travel. Originally known as Wellself, the company rebranded to Coconala in June 2014, reflecting its focus on connecting users who are eager to teach with those seeking to learn.

Accounting SaaS Japan

Series A in 2013
Accounting SaaS Japan Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based accounting and tax application software. The firm focuses on providing innovative solutions to streamline accounting processes for businesses, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial management. By leveraging cloud technology, Accounting SaaS Japan enables users to access their accounting tools from anywhere, facilitating better collaboration and real-time data analysis. This strategic approach positions the company to meet the evolving needs of its clients in a competitive market.

Geniee

Series B in 2013
Geniee Inc. is a prominent player in the AdTech and MarTech sectors, founded in 2010 by Tomoaki Kudo. Headquartered in Japan, the company operates internationally with offices in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, while previously having a presence in the USA, China, and India. Geniee specializes in providing software-as-a-service solutions that enhance client success in digital advertising. Its offerings include the Geniee Supply-Side Platform (SSP), which facilitates comparisons of various advertising deals; the Geniee Trading Desk for integrated display ad operations; a Data Management Platform (DMP) that analyzes marketing and user data; and a Data Exchange service for delivering online and email ads using audience data. Through these services, Geniee helps clients optimize their advertising strategies and maximize revenue.

Crossfinity Digital Asia

Acquisition in 2013
Crossfinity Digital Asia (CDA) is a digital marketing consultancy that provides comprehensive performance marketing solutions tailored for brands and agencies. With a focus on maximizing return on investment, CDA employs an in-house team of experts specializing in performance marketing, programmatic advertising, search engine optimization, social media, and conversion rate optimization. The company operates independently but is fully owned by Crossfinity Inc., a leading performance marketing firm in Japan known for its expertise in SEO, CRO, and affiliate marketing. CDA serves a diverse clientele, including large corporations and medium-sized businesses, offering services such as video advertising, mobile advertising, listing advertisements, publishing, and website creation. With regional offices in Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, CDA is positioned as one of the fastest-growing marketing consultancies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sumally

Venture Round in 2012
Sumally Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2010 that operates a content-sharing platform designed to connect people through their interests and possessions. The platform allows users to share and catalog their "wants" and "haves," effectively tracking ownership and availability of various items. By leveraging contributions from users and style leaders globally, Sumally aims to create a comprehensive online encyclopedia of treasured objects. The service facilitates smooth online transactions by enabling users to list items for sale, either by selecting from existing entries or by registering new items via a mobile application. This innovative approach helps users discover, buy, and sell items of interest while fostering a community centered around shared passions.

trippiece

Corporate Round in 2012
Trippiece Co., Ltd. is a company based in Shinagawa-Ku, Japan, that operates a social travel service platform designed to facilitate the creation and sharing of travel plans among users. Founded in 2011, Trippiece allows individuals to connect with others who have similar travel interests, enabling them to collaboratively organize trips and experiences. Additionally, the company manages retrip.jp, a content curation site that provides travel-related news and information. Through its innovative platform, Trippiece aims to enhance travel experiences by fostering community and encouraging exploration among users.

Heartlass

Acquisition in 2011
Heartlass is an advertising company.

milog

Series A in 2011
-Milog inc is founded in April 2009, aiming to focus on Android platform on smartphone. Business domain is an intelligence of application usage data on Android OS platform to provide worldwide handset companies and telecom operators, employing high-level statistical analysis, with Harvard Physics Team. Milog has raised $5 million (1.2 million USD in a seed round, 3.8 million USD in Series A). Acquired on March 2012.- Milog is founded by Yohei Kiguchi, Co-Founder/ CEO in April 2009, and his friends, then sold the entire business in March 2012. Milog has the headquarter in Tokyo, and also have contractors across the world, mainly in Shanghai, San Francisco. In Japan, milog patented a core programme for this field, and was widely recognized as a top runner and innovative challenger in IT field. Milog developed "AppLog", which was an embedded software to monitor application’s battery and data consumption on an android device, and automatically optimise the application’s running task to improve the battery life. To address the battery life problem, which is the most common users concern in many polls, the demand side approach was unique and more efficient, while a lot of hardware companies tackled the issue by improving the battery size or efficiency. Milog raised total 5 million USD(1.2 million USD in a seed round, 3.8 million USD in Series A) from JAFCO, No.1 Japanese VC, and OPT, No.1 advertising agency, and RECRUIT, No.1 Japanese Human Resource company.

Mobile Factory

Funding Round in 2009
MobileFactory, Inc. offers mobile content and mobile advertising services. The company’s services include mobile affiliate, mobile click network and the mobile and personal computer podcasting portal Caspeee. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Petgo

Venture Round in 2006
Petgo Corporation is an e-commerce platform specializing in pet care products and services, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2004, the company focuses on offering a wide range of products, including food, health supplements, and veterinary drugs for dogs and cats, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for pets. In addition to its e-commerce operations, Petgo provides marketing support to pet-related manufacturers, leveraging insights from pet data and medical treatments. The company also runs animal hospitals, further expanding its services within the pet health sector. Additionally, Petgo operates a website dedicated to pet-related media, enhancing its engagement with pet owners and the broader pet community.

Adways

Venture Round in 2005
Based in Tokyo, Adways is a mobile marketing solution provider mostly known for its Asia’s largest mobile CPI adnetwork “AppDriver” and mobile app measurement & tracking tool “PartyTrack” used by great number of major app developers around the world. Since 2004 when it opened the first overseas office in China, Adways has been aggressively expanding its mobile app distribution network in Asian markets. Now with 1,000 employees in 11 countries (Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and the USA), Adways supports app developers worldwide to maximize their user acquisition and monetization and furthermore thrives to provide new value to the market. Haruhisa Okamura is Founder and CEO of Adways who has grown Adways from a small startup to an international corporation with over a thousand employees around the world. In 2006, Adways went public and Okamura was one of the youngest entrepreneurs to list a company in Japan at that time. You can read his story here: "How a high school dropout became a multi-millionaire entrepreneur" http://www.techinasia.com/high-school-dropout-multimillionaire-entrepreneur/
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