Will Group

Will Group Inc is a recruitment agency based in Japan that specializes in staffing and employee placement services. The company focuses on connecting businesses with suitable temporary and permanent employees, catering to various industries. Through its comprehensive recruitment solutions, Will Group aims to address the workforce needs of organizations while providing job seekers with opportunities that match their skills and preferences.

Naoto Matsumoto

President, Representative and CEO, Will Group Fund Investment Business

12 past transactions

LAPRAS

Venture Round in 2020
LAPRAS Inc. provides information suitable for each person using machine learning and crawling technologies to collect information open on the Internet and automatically generate profile. It operates LAPRAS, a service that uses data and machine learning technology to deliver new possibilities tailored to each person; and LAPRAS SCOUT, a service that searches for the suitable candidates for a company. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Lbose

Seed Round in 2020
Lbose, Inc. offers a co-working community platform for visualizing the connections between freelance players and small businesses active in Japan. The company is based in Japan.

Panalyt

Funding Round in 2019
Panalyt, Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing application programming interface (API) tools for integrating data across various Human Resource Management Systems. The company provides a platform that offers actionable insights and predictive analytics, aiming to enhance decision-making processes within organizations. By analyzing real-time data and offering benchmarking against peers, Panalyt enables businesses to optimize key HR functions such as attrition, recruitment, and employee engagement. Its solutions include dashboards and presentation decks that connect the human resource ecosystem, allowing companies to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their workforce.

VCV

Seed Round in 2019
VCV Inc. is a company that has developed an AI-powered recruitment platform designed to assist enterprises in finding, screening, and selecting candidates. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, VCV utilizes advanced technologies such as search bots and machine learning algorithms to streamline the recruitment process. The platform automates various tasks, including CV screening, conducting voice interviews, and facilitating video interviews, significantly reducing the time recruiters spend on these activities. By leveraging these capabilities, VCV can help save recruiters over 20 hours of work, allowing them to focus on more strategic aspects of hiring while the bots operate continuously to engage with potential candidates.

VCV.ru

Series A in 2019
VCV.ru is a Moscow-based company that operates the first video interviewing platform in Russia. This innovative service is specifically designed to accommodate the unique aspects of the local hiring process. By enabling recruiting managers to conduct interviews remotely, VCV.ru helps organizations save time and improve overall efficiency in their recruitment efforts. The platform aims to streamline the hiring process, making it easier for companies to connect with potential candidates.

C4 Inc.

Acquisition in 2018
C4 Inc. is a company that specializes in providing temporary staffing services for the construction management industry in Japan. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Yokohama, C4 Inc. addresses the challenges of staffing in a sector where construction management engineering is recognized as one of the most demanding occupations. By offering skilled personnel, the company supports the construction industry in meeting its workforce needs effectively.

Newton Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Newton Labs is a recruiting platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to assist companies in finding qualified candidates quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company combines deep learning algorithms with human expertise to provide curated shortlists of top-matched candidates for job openings. This approach not only enhances the accuracy of candidate recommendations but also significantly reduces recruitment costs for employers by over 80%. Newton Labs serves a global clientele, including notable companies such as Nike and Sumitomo Life Insurance, as well as various startups across multiple countries, including the United States, Japan, and Portugal.

Mama Square

Venture Round in 2017
Mama Square Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a chain of working spaces designed specifically for working mothers. Established in 2014, Mama Square combines office areas with daycare facilities and cafeterias, allowing parents to work while keeping their children close. This unique setup enables mothers to engage in professional activities without the need for separation from their children. In addition to its core offerings, the company provides telemarketing, back office support, marketing research, and consulting services to clients, further supporting the needs of working women. Mama Square aims to facilitate the participation of parents in the workforce while ensuring the well-being of their children.

Brain Magic

Seed Round in 2017
Brain Magic Ltd. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing innovative input devices designed to enhance computer operation for creative professionals, particularly illustrators and video creators. Its flagship product, the Orbital2, serves as a left-hand input device that streamlines keyboard operations, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing the stresses associated with creative workflows. By focusing on optimizing everyday business and creative tasks, Brain Magic aims to facilitate smoother and more productive work experiences for users worldwide.

RESVO

Venture Round in 2017
RESVO Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015, focused on researching and developing biomarkers for diagnosing mental and neural diseases. The company’s primary product is the Rabbit anti-Immunoglobulin κ light chain polyclonal antibody, which serves as a biomarker for psychiatric and neurological disorders. RESVO aims to address neuropsychiatric disorders by providing research and development support to healthcare systems that leverage data from medical devices. This enables medical professionals to identify risks associated with conditions such as schizophrenia and autism. Through its innovative approach, RESVO aspires to contribute to a world free from mental illness by integrating scientific advancements with societal needs.

Symmetry Dimensions

Seed Round in 2016
SYMMETRY aims to create a digital world in symmetry with the physical world. It converts static and dynamic events occurring in the physical world into digital data that AI can understand and use to build a digital model that anyone can use.

LIGUA

Venture Round in 2016
Ligua Inc. is a consultancy firm based in Osaka, Japan, specializing in management support services for the healthcare sector. Established in 2004, the company provides a range of consulting services that include enhancing sales office operations, organizational management, executive education, and recruitment. Additionally, Ligua focuses on corporate management by assisting in the management of key performance indicators and the development of business plans. The firm also offers problem-solving tools tailored for osteopaths, as well as services related to insurance agency and financial product brokerage, along with medical expenses billing. Through its comprehensive offerings, Ligua aims to create positive outcomes in both health and finance.
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