Dream Incubator

Dream Incubator is a Tokyo-based strategic consulting and business development firm established in 2000. It primarily serves Japanese corporate clients and governmental institutions by providing capital and professional services to support the growth of next-generation companies. The firm focuses on early-stage investments across Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, and the United States, particularly within the technology and media sectors. Additionally, Dream Incubator manages a venture capital fund, the Dream Incubator Tech Investment Fund, which specifically targets technology and media investments in India. Alongside its consulting services, Dream Incubator also operates its own businesses, contributing to its diverse portfolio.

Masami Hamada

Managing Director

Koichi Hori

Director and Founder

Yusuke Koizumi

Investment Professional

Takayoshi Yamakawa

President and Representative Director

Past deals in Japan

Hackazouk

Seed Round in 2020
Hackazouk Inc. develops and operates an alumni relationship management system. It offers Alumni.com, a platform that helps companies stay connected with their alumni. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DIV

Debt Financing in 2020
DIV operates TECH::CAMP, a programming school, a short-term intensive training course designed to turn students into engineers.

LegalForce

Series B in 2020
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

SHOWROOM

Corporate Round in 2019
SHOWROOM Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a live video streaming platform primarily focused on Japanese idols and voice actors. Founded in 2015, it provides a space for users to engage with live shows through real-time communication features such as gifting and comments. The platform also includes virtual and augmented reality services, as well as professional-quality video content across various genres. As a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd., SHOWROOM aims to create an environment where users' efforts are recognized and rewarded, enhancing the overall entertainment experience.

Cocktail Make

Series A in 2019
Cocktail Make, Inc provides video production services to businesses. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Slogan

Venture Round in 2019
Slogan, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in online staffing and recruiting services. Founded in 2005, Slogan focuses on providing recruitment support through its platform, targeting the development of new industries. The company aims to foster a human-based ecosystem that facilitates growth and innovation in the workforce, aligning talent with emerging opportunities.

Hackazouk

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Hackazouk Inc. develops and operates an alumni relationship management system. It offers Alumni.com, a platform that helps companies stay connected with their alumni. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

LegalForce

Seed Round in 2018
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Wakrak

Venture Round in 2018
Wakrak is a day work service in Japan. Users can work by selecting daily work on an application, enter an employment contract with the company side without an interview, and go to the workplace on that day

Gracia Inc.

Series A in 2018
Gracia Inc. owns and operates tanp, a gift platform. The platform provides gift for birthday, anniversary, father’s day, white day, valentine, job celebration, and wedding celebration. Gracia Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan.

Plus-medi

Venture Round in 2018
Plus Medi is the developer of MyHospital, a medical care and management app offering personal health record (PHR) solutions.The app aims to help users by reducing the time they spend at the hospital or doctor's office. MyHospital also includes features like bills payment, medication management, and online paperwork.

Gracia

Venture Round in 2018
Gracia provides the weight correction techniques working as a medical center.

Work Style Lab.

Acquisition in 2018
Work Style Lab. ltd operates a platform that links professionals and companies with companies. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

C Channel

Venture Round in 2018
C Channel Corporation is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online lifestyle video platform aimed primarily at women aged 20 to 34. Founded in 2015, C Channel provides a variety of content related to fashion, food, hairstyling, makeup, and travel. The platform focuses on delivering engaging video content that informs and inspires its audience, making it a go-to resource for lifestyle-related topics.

Payme, Inc.

Series A in 2018
Payme, Inc. develops a software application that offers payroll prepayment service that can be withdrawn in cash from a smart-phone. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Jiraffe

Venture Round in 2017
Jiraffe Inc. engages in the planning, development, and management of Internet services. It operates sites that enable customers to compare the price of iPhone repair and parts replacement, as well as purchase price; and buy and sell smartphones individually. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Clue

Series A in 2017
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company develops a range of solutions that utilize drone technology for various applications. Its primary products include DroneRoofer, which is designed for exterior roof inspections and construction surveying, and Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on captured images. Additionally, CLUE offers Drone View-kun, a software focused on photography of condominiums and properties using drones. The company's innovative offerings aim to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the construction and real estate industries.

Jiraffe

Series A in 2017
Jiraffe Inc. engages in the planning, development, and management of Internet services. It operates sites that enable customers to compare the price of iPhone repair and parts replacement, as well as purchase price; and buy and sell smartphones individually. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Toraiz

Venture Round in 2016
Toraiz, operating under Tryon Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company specializing in educational solutions through both e-learning platforms and traditional classroom settings. Established in 2006, Toraiz offers a diverse range of services, including robot communications, online consulting, and application development. Its most notable offering is "Brain College," Japan's largest telecommunications course, designed to provide accessible learning opportunities across various subjects, including business, computers, and personal development, without the constraints of time or location. The company also focuses on language training, particularly English proficiency, by pairing students with both Japanese English consultants and native instructors, enhanced by various digital learning tools. Through these initiatives, Toraiz aims to facilitate efficient and effective learning experiences for individuals.

Boardwalk Inc.

Seed Round in 2015
Boardwalk Inc. provides mobile ticketing services for various events. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Boardwalk Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Dentsu Inc.

disurvey

Seed Round in 2015
disurvey's DIM provides market insights, business solutions and marketing tools to help expanding businesses to Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. We offer ONE-HOUR free consultation along with our strategic professional consultants. 2-million online panel including Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, & Indonesia 10-year experience in strategy consulting & consumer research Deep insights of various industries in Southeast Asia. Most affordable solution in the region starting from US$1,000. Fast processing time with approximately 7 days from panel recruitment to final report. Experienced experts covering all industries.

Breaker

Venture Round in 2015
Breaker Inc. is a Tokyo-based digital studio established in 2013 that specializes in creating videos and movies for promotional purposes. The company is involved in various aspects of media production, including film and television program production, as well as commercial production. Additionally, Breaker offers services in influencer marketing, inbound marketing, artist management, event planning, and video analysis. Through its comprehensive approach, Breaker aims to cater to diverse client needs within the digital media landscape.

Mynet Inc.

Venture Round in 2015
Mynet Inc. provides game services in Japan. The company offers transfer and redesign of game titles; consulting; data analysis and artificial intelligence utilization; and marketing related services. It also operates CroPro, a mutual customer network for smartphone games. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Office Crescendo Inc.

Seed Round in 2014
Office Crescendo is a Japanese film and television production company.

LTS

Venture Round in 2014
LTS, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in consulting, business process management, and digital transformation services. The firm assists businesses in areas such as business development, mergers and acquisitions, revitalization, and customer strategy formulation. LTS also provides IT consulting, focusing on IT management support, implementation, infrastructure development, and ERP system services. In the realm of human resources, the company offers performance measurement, development programs, and e-learning solutions. Additionally, LTS engages in business process management, including modeling, performance measurement, outsourcing, and transformation. Its digital transformation services encompass technology research, data analysis, digital marketing, and robotic process automation. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Tokyo, LTS is dedicated to facilitating corporate reform and adapting to digital shifts, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for its clients.

Breaker

Seed Round in 2014
Breaker Inc. is a Tokyo-based digital studio established in 2013 that specializes in creating videos and movies for promotional purposes. The company is involved in various aspects of media production, including film and television program production, as well as commercial production. Additionally, Breaker offers services in influencer marketing, inbound marketing, artist management, event planning, and video analysis. Through its comprehensive approach, Breaker aims to cater to diverse client needs within the digital media landscape.

eBOOK Initiative Japan

Venture Round in 2011
eBOOK Initiative Japan Co., Ltd. provides electronic books worldwide. The company is engaged in planning, development, production, and editing of electronic content, books, and magazines. It primarily offers comic books and books of assortments. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Allied Architects

Venture Round in 2010
Allied Architects, Inc. provides social media marketing services in Asia. The company operates Monipla, a platform for marketing. Its products include Monipla Fan Blog, a service for PR-product development; Retro for collection of photos and videos; echoes, a service for instant win campaigns; brandtouch, a fan marketing cloud; realtouch, a service that can store customer data at restaurants and commercial facilities; and Social-IN, a hashtag curation tool, as well as solutions for SNS advertising and account operations; Web promotion; and fan marketing. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Revalue

Seed Round in 2010
ReValue Co., Ltd. offers asset liquidation services for surplus stock and returns. The company engages in liquidating and evaluating returns and surplus stock, and redistributing these products at reasonable prices. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company operates as a subsidiary of Aucfan Co., Ltd.

Allied Architects

Venture Round in 2008
Allied Architects, Inc. provides social media marketing services in Asia. The company operates Monipla, a platform for marketing. Its products include Monipla Fan Blog, a service for PR-product development; Retro for collection of photos and videos; echoes, a service for instant win campaigns; brandtouch, a fan marketing cloud; realtouch, a service that can store customer data at restaurants and commercial facilities; and Social-IN, a hashtag curation tool, as well as solutions for SNS advertising and account operations; Web promotion; and fan marketing. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Photo Create

Venture Round in 2007
Photo Create Co. provides photo-related internet, cloud-based, advertising, and marketing services and solutions. It was founded on January 24, 2002, and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

E-Guardian

Venture Round in 2007
E-Guardian Inc., a comprehensive Internet security company, provides solutions to Internet security needs through post monitoring, customer support, debugging, and cyber security in Japan. It offers blog, SNS, and bulletin board plan consulting; real-time port monitoring; online game customer support; compliance measures, harmful rumor, and trend investigation; and community site plan, site operation, advertisement inspection, and staffing services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Sanwa Co Ltd

Seed Round in 2006
Sanwa Co Ltd is an online retail company based in Japan that specializes in house interior design and provides a wide range of housing equipment and building materials. Established in 1979, the company offers products for various areas of home improvement, including kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and storage solutions. Additionally, Sanwa Co Ltd supplies both interior and exterior building materials, along with maintenance construction materials. The product lineup features a diverse selection of items, such as washstands, face washing bowls, baths, tiles, natural stones, bricks, glass, and wrought iron, catering to various design aesthetics and practical needs.

Dream Link Entertainment

Venture Round in 2006
Dream Link Entertainment (DLE) is a multimedia solution provider. Their flash animation studio has produced numerous original animation series and movies. The flagship animation is the ‘Secret Society Eagel Talon’, a Japanese hit series that has generated feature movies, merchandise sales and mobile applications. DLE provides comprehensive business solutions for clients who require creative multimedia design, development, production, and distribution as part of their marketing strategy.

Star Flyer Inc

Seed Round in 2006
Star Flyer Inc. is an airline carrier based in Kitakyushu, Japan, specializing in air transportation services. Founded in 2002, the company offers a range of services including airport, passenger, and ground handling. Through its operations, Star Flyer aims to provide efficient and reliable air travel options within Japan.

Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd

Seed Round in 2006
Chiikishinbunsha Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that specializes in publishing local newspapers. Founded in 1984, it is headquartered in Funabashi, Japan. In addition to its newspaper publishing activities, the company also inserts promotional flyers into its publications and offers sales promotion support services to its clients. Through these offerings, Chiikishinbunsha aims to meet the informational and promotional needs of its customer base.

Rozetta Corp

Seed Round in 2005
Rozetta Corp. develops and administers AI translation services. It offers automatic and professional translation services; wearable devices; and quality evaluation and AI learning data creation Services. It also provides consulting, advisory, and development support services for RPA; crowdsourcing services; translation and interpretation services; and corporate in-house language training services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

CanBas

Seed Round in 2005
CanBas Co., Ltd., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, develops therapeutics for cancer patients. The company develops CBP501, a calmodulin modulator for the treatment of tumors. It also develops CBS9106, a small molecule reversible inhibitor of Exportin-1 that is in Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of solid tumors. The company has a collaboration alliance with Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. CanBas Co., Ltd. was founded in 2000 and is based in Numazu, Japan.

Cerebrix Corporation

Seed Round in 2004
Cerebrix Corporation, founded in 1992 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing comprehensive business consulting services. The company focuses on sales management, offering a range of support including sales consulting, recruitment, training, and assessment services. Additionally, Cerebrix provides outsourcing solutions and human resource services to enhance sales performance and support personnel. Beyond consulting, the company is involved in the sale and rental of medical equipment and offers various information services via the Internet. As of 2017, Cerebrix operates as a subsidiary of Hakuhodo Product's, Inc.

SOURCENEXT

Venture Round in 2004
SOURCENEXT is principally engaged in the planning, development and sale of software.

eBOOK Initiative Japan

Venture Round in 2004
eBOOK Initiative Japan Co., Ltd. provides electronic books worldwide. The company is engaged in planning, development, production, and editing of electronic content, books, and magazines. It primarily offers comic books and books of assortments. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

ZMP

Seed Round in 2003
ZMP is a Tokyo-based company specializing in robotics and autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2001, it develops and sells a variety of products, including humanoid robots, logistics support robots, and automatic operation technologies for advanced driver assistance and sensor systems. The company also offers autonomous driving development products, on-road vehicle testing products, robotic camera solutions, and various sensors such as inertial measurement units and biological sensors. ZMP serves diverse sectors, including mobile manufacturing, research institutions, and universities, providing robotic teaching materials and other educational resources. With a diverse workforce, comprising a significant number of international engineers, ZMP is committed to expanding its global presence in the robotics and automotive technology industries.

SOURCENEXT

Seed Round in 2003
SOURCENEXT is principally engaged in the planning, development and sale of software.

Nippon Office Systems Ltd.

Seed Round in 2002
Nippon Office Systems Ltd. provides information technology services in Japan. It offers enterprise application, and system engineering and management, and staffing services, as well as customer engineering services comprising on-site maintenance and send back repair services. The company also sells personal computers and software products, as well as peripheral equipment, such as printers and network equipment. Nippon Office Systems Ltd. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Nippon Office Systems Ltd. is a subsidiary of Kanematsu Electronics Ltd.

Asteria

Venture Round in 2001
Infoteria Corporation is a Japanese company that specializes in providing software and related support, consulting, and training.