Uplift Labs
Seed Round in 2023
Uplift Labs is a company that focuses on enhancing human movement through advanced technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Uplift Labs utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver in-depth motion analysis aimed at improving athletic performance and reducing the risk of injuries. Its platform employs proprietary deep learning models and algorithms for kinematic analysis, enabling sports clubs and organizations to assess and optimize movement patterns. By providing actionable insights, Uplift Labs aims to support individuals in sports, fitness, and daily activities, ultimately promoting better movement and overall well-being.
Liberaware
Venture Round in 2023
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.
Receptionist
Venture Round in 2023
Receptionist is a media consultancy that provides operational services to enhance business communication efficiency. They specialize in developing a reception system designed to replace traditional internal landline-dependent messaging tools. Their system directly notifies all smartphones of the person in charge, bypassing telephone staff and enabling businesses to significantly reduce meeting start times.
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, Inc. is a company based in Tamba, Japan, that specializes in developing agriculture software for experienced farmers. Founded in 2016, Sagri focuses on creating a data platform that addresses agricultural challenges through the use of satellite data and machine learning. This innovative platform enables users to analyze the status of agricultural land in their regions, collaborating with local governments and financial institutions. By providing digital mapping of abandoned cultivated land, Sagri aids agricultural committees in reducing the burden of land investigations and enhancing overall agricultural management.
Olive Union
Series B in 2021
Olive Union Inc. is a company that focuses on developing innovative hearing aids aimed at improving the experience of individuals with hearing impairments. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olive Union utilizes advanced sound algorithms to create next-generation hearing solutions that integrate seamlessly with everyday technology. Their flagship device features a hearing process engine capable of making and receiving calls, as well as streaming music. Additionally, the device connects to a smartphone application for conducting hearing tests, which automatically adjusts audio frequencies to optimize sound quality while minimizing background noise. By addressing the common challenges of high costs and social stigma associated with traditional hearing aids, Olive Union aims to provide users with an accessible and effective solution for enhanced auditory experiences.
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 through the use of text mining and artificial intelligence technology. The company focuses on creating enterprise software that enhances corporate culture transformation and accelerates business creation activities. Its services include data mining, user preference extraction, and high-precision prediction and proposal capabilities. By leveraging natural language processing, Stockmark enables clients to efficiently assess market conditions and internal management, facilitating informed decision-making and effective strategy development.
Crassone Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company specializing in housing construction-related services, including demolition and construction. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Nagoya, with additional offices in Tokyo and Yakushima, Crassone provides matching and consulting services that connect clients with contractors, designers, real estate agents, and renovation companies. The company also publishes a web magazine that focuses on daily life aspects such as clothing, food, living, and family. Through its services, Crassone aims to enhance home living by delivering information and estimates related to various aspects of housing construction and infrastructure.
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 consultancy that provides operational services to enhance business communication efficiency. They specialize in developing a reception system designed to replace traditional internal landline-dependent messaging tools. Their system directly notifies all smartphones of the person in charge, bypassing telephone staff and enabling businesses to significantly reduce meeting start times.
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 technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development and sales of cloud-based extension tools tailored for business environments. Founded in 2004, rakumo offers products such as rakumo for G Suite, which enhances user management and security functions within the G Suite ecosystem, and rakumo for Salesforce, featuring tools like rakumo Social Scheduler and rakumo Sync for real-time Google Calendar synchronization. In addition to its software solutions, rakumo is involved in the sale of information and communication equipment. The company is committed to improving workplace productivity through its innovative cloud-based services.
Mil-kin
Venture Round in 2019
Mil-kin is a company that specializes in manufacturing innovative devices for microbial observation and water treatment. Their flagship product is a portable microscope called mil-kin, which allows users to visualize bacteria in real-time using a smartphone. This device is particularly useful for restaurants, dental clinics, educational institutes, and other settings where hygiene management is crucial. Additionally, Mil-kin produces the Purester system, which generates slightly acidic electrolytes water for agricultural use, and equipment for hypochlorous water production. These products collectively enhance infection prevention measures and support better hygiene practices across various industries.
WiseVine
Corporate Round in 2019
WiseVine Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018, originally known as Weldrow Inc. It specializes in developing a software platform that provides resource matching services and budget management solutions aimed at local governments. One of its key offerings, "Build & Scrap," optimizes budget planning and management, facilitating efficient policy planning and supporting the public procurement process. The platform connects governments with private enterprises, enhancing collaboration and promoting equitable procurement practices. WiseVine's innovative tools aim to improve decision-making and foster partnerships between public and private sectors.
Wakrak
Corporate Round in 2019
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.
Crassone
Venture Round in 2019
Crassone Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company specializing in housing construction-related services, including demolition and construction. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Nagoya, with additional offices in Tokyo and Yakushima, Crassone provides matching and consulting services that connect clients with contractors, designers, real estate agents, and renovation companies. The company also publishes a web magazine that focuses on daily life aspects such as clothing, food, living, and family. Through its services, Crassone aims to enhance home living by delivering information and estimates related to various aspects of housing construction and infrastructure.
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.
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 Co., Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in technology matchmaking solutions for the manufacturing industry. It operates an online business platform, eEXPO, which connects technologies and products developed by industry, academia, and specialists. Linkers facilitates company-to-company matching through interviews, leveraging its network to provide open innovation support services. Its SaaS-based system, LFB, enhances business matching efficiency by identifying potential issues and guiding partners towards problem resolution. The company aims to stimulate innovation and maximize societal productivity by efficiently rebuilding the industrial system.
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
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 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 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.
Sorabito
Venture Round in 2016
Sorabito Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates an online marketplace called ALLSTOCKER. This platform specializes in the trade of used construction equipment and machinery, including excavators, wheel loaders, and other heavy-duty vehicles. Additionally, Sorabito offers IT solutions tailored for construction equipment rental companies, facilitating the recycling of used industrial machines and promoting sustainability in the construction industry.
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.
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.