Bonds Investment Group

Bonds Investment Group is a venture capital and incubation firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. The company focuses on investing in startups within Japan, aiming to support and nurture innovative business ideas. By leveraging its resources and expertise, Bonds Investment Group seeks to foster growth within the Japanese startup ecosystem.

Keiichi Kano

Principal

Soonhee Kim

Partner

30 past transactions

Uplift Labs

Seed Round in 2023
Uplift Labs is a company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on enhancing human movement through advanced technology. It offers an AI-powered motion analysis platform that provides detailed kinematic analysis to improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of injuries. By utilizing proprietary deep learning models and algorithms, Uplift Labs enables sports clubs and organizations to assess and refine movement patterns, thereby optimizing performance in sports, fitness, and daily activities.

Liberaware

Venture Round in 2023
Liberaware Co Ltd is focused on the development and application of non-GPS small drones designed for industrial purposes. The company offers a range of services, including inspection services, drone rentals, and sales. Its flagship product is the "IBIS" indoor confined-space inspection drone, which is equipped with advanced IoT and AI capabilities. In addition to drone hardware, Liberaware provides video editing services and solutions for processing and analyzing data collected by its drones and other equipment. Through these offerings, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety in various industrial applications.

Receptionist

Venture Round in 2023
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.

Cowche

Series B in 2022
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.

Sagri

Seed Round in 2021
Sagri, Inc. is a Japan-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing agriculture software aimed at addressing challenges faced by farmers. The company leverages satellite data analysis and machine learning to create a data platform that provides insights into the status of agricultural land. By collaborating with regional financial institutions and local governments, Sagri enables agricultural committees to identify abandoned cultivated land through a digital mapping system, thereby alleviating the investigative burden typically associated with these assessments. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural practices for experienced farmers.

Olive Union

Series B in 2021
Olive Union Inc. is a company that develops innovative hearing aids designed to enhance the hearing experience while addressing common issues related to cost and social stigma. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company utilizes advanced sound algorithms and smart technology to create hearing devices that integrate seamlessly with everyday products. Their devices feature a hearing process engine that allows users to make and receive calls and listen to music, while also offering a smartphone application for personalized hearing tests. This application automatically adjusts audio frequencies based on test results, providing users with optimized sound quality, noise cancellation, and improved hearing range. Olive Union aims to make hearing aids more accessible and socially acceptable, thus contributing to the elimination of hearing impairment.

Stockmark

Venture Round in 2021
Stockmark Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing and operating business decision support services leveraging artificial intelligence and text mining technologies. The company offers a range of services, including data mining, user preference extraction, and high-precision predictive analytics. Its artificial intelligence solutions focus on natural language processing, which aids in information processing and corporate culture transformation. Stockmark's software is designed to accelerate business creation activities by predicting market changes and enhancing internal management and sales strategies, thereby enabling clients to make informed decisions and effectively assess their business situations.

Crassone

Series A in 2020
Crassone specializes in demolition and construction services, focusing on home building infrastructure. The company provides information and estimation services for demolition and exterior work related to housing construction. By facilitating connections between clients and various professionals, including contractors, designers, real estate agents, and renovation companies, Crassone aims to enhance home living and improve construction and infrastructure projects.

Address Japan

Series B in 2020
Address Japan is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in co-living services, offering a diverse range of luxurious residences across urban and rural areas in Japan. The company provides an online property rental marketplace that allows users to access a variety of comfortable properties equipped with essential amenities. With a fixed-price membership service, Address Japan enables individuals to enjoy flexible living arrangements without the complexities of traditional rental agreements. This model facilitates a flat-rate system, making it easy for people to live in different locations throughout the country.

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 company based in Yokohama that specializes in real estate renovation services. Founded in 2013, it provides a comprehensive range of offerings, including fund planning, real estate selling and design, and after-sales services. The company also focuses on developing a platform that facilitates the search and renovation of used housing. Additionally, Wakuwaku offers e-commerce solutions for building materials and marketing automation tailored for the real estate and construction sectors.

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.

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.

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.

Wakrak

Corporate Round in 2019
Wakrak is a day work service based in Japan that offers an online job searching application for securing part-time employment on a daily basis. Users can select jobs through the platform without undergoing an interview process, allowing them to enter into employment contracts directly with employers. The service caters to various demographics, including students, freelancers, and housewives, helping them find suitable daily work opportunities. By connecting job seekers with available positions, Wakrak aims to address labor shortages faced by recruiters in the region.

Crassone

Venture Round in 2019
Crassone specializes in demolition and construction services, focusing on home building infrastructure. The company provides information and estimation services for demolition and exterior work related to housing construction. By facilitating connections between clients and various professionals, including contractors, designers, real estate agents, and renovation companies, Crassone aims to enhance home living and improve construction and infrastructure projects.

Wovn Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Wovn Technologies, Inc. specializes in website localization software, enabling clients to translate their websites into multiple languages effectively. Founded in 2014 and based in Minato, Japan, the company assesses individual website and translation needs, providing tailored localization solutions. Wovn Technologies simplifies the process of multilingualization, making it accessible for a diverse range of users, from developers to bloggers. The company also offers ongoing customer support and advice to ensure successful implementation of its services.

Allm

Venture Round in 2018
Allm Inc. is a medical ICT company based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on enhancing healthcare communication through advanced technologies. Founded in 2001, Allm offers a variety of applications designed to facilitate communication among healthcare professionals, including Kaigo for home care workers, Kango for home care nurses, and MySOS for first-aid support and medical record management. Additionally, the company provides AcaMed, an online community aimed at advancing medical research, and FollowUP, a business intelligence system for real-time management information. Allm's solutions are utilized in over 18 countries across regions such as the US, South America, Europe, Japan, the Middle East, and Africa, contributing to improved efficiency and quality of care in community healthcare systems. The company, formerly known as SkillUpJapan Corp., rebranded to Allm Inc. in January 2015 and operates several subsidiaries globally.

Linkers

Venture Round in 2018
Linkers is a technology matching platform specializing in business matchmaking services and research consulting, primarily targeting the manufacturing sector. The company utilizes its extensive network to facilitate interviews between businesses, enabling effective company-to-company connections. Linkers also offers a SaaS-type business matching system that enhances the efficiency of matchmaking operations by identifying potential issues among business partners and guiding them toward resolution. By visualizing feedback comments from companies that did not receive an interview, Linkers aims to foster new interactions that lead to innovative solutions and to increase productivity within the industrial system.

MFS

Venture Round in 2017
MFS, Inc. is a consumer lending company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in online mortgage services. Founded in 2009, MFS simplifies the mortgage process by allowing consumers to secure home loans without the need to search for, apply for, or negotiate with traditional financial institutions. The company's innovative approach has garnered significant media attention, with features in prominent outlets such as NHK, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and Yomiuri Shimbun.

Nippontect Systems

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

Enechange

Series A in 2017
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.

3.0inc

Seed Round in 2016
3.0inc is the provider of a web and iOS-based nightlife discovery and subscription app named NEON.

Space Market

Series A in 2016
Space Market is a Japan-based online platform that facilitates the rental of unused or idle spaces for various purposes. Founded in 2014, the company provides a marketplace where customers can search for and reserve venues suitable for events such as parties, business meetings, photo shoots, sports activities, and more. The platform also supports the lending and borrowing of conference rooms and other types of spaces, including off-season ballparks and wedding halls. By offering a user-friendly app, Space Market makes it easier for individuals and organizations to find the right space for their specific needs, enhancing the accessibility and utilization of available venues.

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.

MerryBiz

Venture Round in 2015
MerryBiz is an accounting platform designed to streamline clerical work for businesses. It offers solutions that address various accounting challenges, such as journal entries, expense reimbursements, invoicing, and managing accounts receivable and payable. By automating the processing of expense receipts and extracting information from documents like passbooks and credit card statements, MerryBiz helps companies reduce labor costs associated with accounting tasks. This allows businesses to concentrate on their core operations rather than being bogged down by administrative duties. Additionally, MerryBiz assists organizations in managing sudden increases in workload, such as the implementation of new accounting software, thereby enhancing overall efficiency.

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 market experience. The company has developed a property proposal system specifically for real estate brokerage sales. This platform streamlines the sales process by automatically sending email suggestions to sales personnel regarding pre-owned condominiums that align with customer needs. By leveraging this technology, clients can accelerate property transactions and improve their turnover rates, making the sales process more efficient and effective.

Petgo

Venture Round in 2006
Petgo Corporation operates an e-commerce platform focused on pet care products, including food, health supplements, and veterinary drugs for dogs and cats. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company also offers marketing support services to pet-related manufacturers, leveraging pet data to enhance their outreach. In addition to its online retail operations, Petgo runs animal hospitals that provide medical treatment services, contributing to the overall health and well-being of pets. The company also maintains a website dedicated to pet-focused media, further expanding its presence in the pet care industry.
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