DBJ Capital

DBJ Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Japan Development Bank, established in June 2010 through the integration of the venture capital operations of New Business Investment Co., Ltd. and IP Investment Corporation. The company primarily focuses on investing in privately held companies across a range of industrial sectors, including information technology, biotechnology, electronics, and various services. Its main business revolves around the administration and management of venture and private equity funds, with a notable emphasis on targeting investments in the IT and biotechnology sectors. Located in Tokyo, Japan, DBJ Capital aims to support the growth of innovative companies through strategic financial backing.

Masafumi Kawai

Director

Haruhiko Uchiyama

Director and Investment Manager

Past deals in Japan

Spacely

Venture Round in 2022
Spacely, Inc. develops a cloud software which offers creation and editing of virtual reality (VR) content. It also offers application program interface for business owners to develop their own VR services. The company was formerly known as 3D Stylee. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Smart Bank

Series A in 2022
Smart Bank is a software company focused on financial management through its innovative expense management application. The firm has created a prepaid card designed to help users control their spending by preventing overuse. The accompanying app provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to easily monitor their balance and track their expenses in real-time. This combination of tools enables users to make informed decisions about their spending and saving habits, promoting better financial management and a more secure financial future.

Cellusion

Venture Round in 2022
Cellusion is a regenerative medicine startup from Keio University. The mission of Cellusion is to deliver novel therapies for all bullous keratopathy patients by our iPS cells origin corneal endothelial cells mass culture system.

Sprocket

Series C in 2021
Sprocket Inc. develops and provides customer development application. The company offers Sprocket, a customer service tool that works on android and IoS. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

PeaceTecLab

Venture Round in 2021
PeaceTecLab Co., Ltd. develops and operates a platform that lends and borrows home appliances and daily necessities. It rents home appliances, baby goods, and fitness goods to individuals and manufacturers. The company also provides consulting services. It serves entertainment, distribution, and advertising industries. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

JCG

Series B in 2021
JCG Co., Ltd., an e-sports event company, operates and manages a gaming tournament site. Its activities include e-sports events (online tournament planning and management); event planning and operation with white label; promotion consulting utilizing e-sports; delivery studio rental; cloud management of online tournament system; and video production and editing. It serves game publishers and corporations. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

aptpod

Series C in 2021
Aptpod Inc. operates in M2M/IoT software and hardware planning, development, and sales; M2M/IoT cloud service administration; and application/system prototyping. Its products include intdash, a bidirectional data transmission platform for streaming data generated at frequency of 100 msec to 1 msec intervals through a network; visual M2M, a web application that visualizes sensor data automatically collected in real time in the cloud; and automotive pro. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Kyulux

Series B in 2021
Kyulux is a leader in developing and delivering the next generation of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology, TADF. Kyulux develops and sells TADF and Hyperfluoresence based OLED materials and solutions to manufacturers in the display and lighting industries. Founded in 2015, the Company currently owns or has exclusive or co-exclusive rights to a large TADF intellectual property portfolio developed over the past seven years at Kyushu University and its industrial partners.

Perseus Proteomics

Venture Round in 2020
Perseus Proteomics Inc. operates as a drug discovery bio-venture company in Japan. It is involved in the antibody discovery, antibody engineering, target discovery, and functional protein expression business; and antibody research support activities comprising mouse hybridoma sequencing, recombinant protein production, and contract antibody research activities, as well as development, manufacture, and supply of antibody products. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Mosh

Series A in 2020
Mosh, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in the development and management of internet-based business solutions. The company provides a marketplace that enables individuals to sell services online, primarily through smartphones. Mosh also offers web page creation services tailored for individual business owners, facilitating their online presence and service delivery.

NearMe

Series A in 2020
NearMe Inc. develops a mobile application for providing taxi ride-sharing service. The company’s application enables instant matching of people who want to go in the same direction by taxi. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. NearMe Co., Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Aiforce Solutions

Venture Round in 2020
Aiforce Solutions is an able to use AI to solve problems in the AI market.The company provides three main services, from the introduction to the improvement of AI. In the first “AI Development Due Diligence”, AI Implementation Consulting, which leads to customer business reform, and support prototype development at 1/3 of the cost of competitors. In addition, we support the selection of AI vendors to conduct PoC and the technical evaluation of potential investment candidates as a member of our customers

Alivas

Series A in 2020
Alivas Inc. is a medical company based in Hongo, Tokyo, Japan, focused on developing therapeutic medical devices specifically for refractory constipation. Established in 2017, Alivas operates as a joint venture between Stanford University and the University of Tokyo, collaborating under the Japan Biodesign program to foster innovation in medical device creation. The company's mission is to address unmet needs in the treatment of chronic constipation, aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced medical technology.

Techtouch

Series A in 2020
Techtouch, Inc. develops TechTouch, an intuitive website user manual. The company’s software is used in enhancing system education for employees; supporting burden reduction; and promoting system utilization. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Acall

Series A in 2020
SaaS (Visitor Management , Facility Management , Business Meeting)

Photoruction

Venture Round in 2020
Photoruction, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in Internet services tailored for the construction industry. It offers a cloud platform designed for construction photography and civil engineering support, enabling architects, construction teams, and landowners to effectively document and manage the construction process. The company's offerings include an application that facilitates the digitization of traditionally paper-based work, automates the organization of albums and photos, and enhances data sharing capabilities. Additionally, Photoruction provides an AI engine that interprets information from drawings and photographs, further streamlining the construction documentation and management process.

TVISION INSIGHTS

Venture Round in 2020
TVISION INSIGHTS is a company that measures the "viewing quality" of television. Utilizing state-of-the-art human body recognition technology developed by TVISION, it is rare in the world to acquire TV viewing status in the living room and convert it into data, and a very unique data set that does not exist is founded It has been acquired and accumulated since then. Currently, we have expanded our bases globally and have expanded to Tokyo, Boston and New York. While challenging challenges in different markets,we are continuing to grow rapidly to realize the original potential of TV.

Ginco

Series A in 2020
Ginco's goal is to Change the relationship between individuals and assets by making full use of block chain technology. The primary focus of Ginco, its cryptocurrency wallet app, is centered around dApp and the On-Chain function, and the company plans to expand its business in a multifaceted manner while watching trends in the ecosystem development. In the future, they were told that they have the possibility of developing with DEXs (decentralized exchanges).

UPWARD

Series E in 2020
UPWARD,Inc. offers cloud based customer relationship management services for smart device and location information utilization. The company designs, develops, and markets geographical information systems (GIS) and location based services (LBS) solutions. The company offers location and positioning suits. Its markets its product under GRASS (Geographic Resources Analysis Support System) and MapServer brand names. UPWARD,Inc. partners with DM Solutions Group, Inc., MapInfo Corporation, and Hokkaido CMC, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Kringle Pharma

Venture Round in 2020
Kringle Pharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research and development of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) protein medicines and NK4 molecules. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Japan, the company aims to harness the regenerative properties of HGF for various medical conditions, including acute spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), acute kidney injury, and vocal fold scarring. In addition to HGF, Kringle Pharma develops NK4, which acts as an antagonist to HGF and exhibits anti-cancer properties by inhibiting tumor cell invasion and metastasis. The company's product pipeline includes recombinant human HGF for treating acute renal failure, skin ulcers, and central nervous system disorders, as well as NK4 and NK4 gene therapies for cancer treatment.

Cellusion

Series A in 2020
Cellusion is a regenerative medicine startup from Keio University. The mission of Cellusion is to deliver novel therapies for all bullous keratopathy patients by our iPS cells origin corneal endothelial cells mass culture system.

Human Life CORD

Venture Round in 2020
Human Life CORD Japan Inc. is a company based in Chiyoda, Japan, that specializes in the research and development of regenerative medicine. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating cell-based therapies aimed at treating intractable diseases and repairing tissue damage. By utilizing cells derived from human tissues, particularly umbilical cord cells, Human Life CORD aims to provide innovative solutions for healthcare professionals to assist patients in overcoming various health challenges.

Inner Resource

Venture Round in 2020
Inner Resource K.K. develops and operates a industry specific cloud purchasing platform repura that enables procurement, purchasing, and inventory management. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Bunkyo-ku, Japan.

Hmcomm

Venture Round in 2019
Hmcomm Co. Ltd. develops a voice recognition cloud AI platform for speech recognition processing, natural language processing, and automatic summarization processing. The company provides research, development, and sale services for speech recognition engine; and IoT device oriented FOTA/IoT system. It serves government agencies, financial institutions, and IoT and robotics. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It has additional offices in China and India.

Shippio

Series A in 2019
Shippio, Inc. specializes in digital freight forwarding services, facilitating the import and export processes for its clients. The company centralizes shipping status, manages customs documents, and provides contact information, ensuring a smooth operation through responsive customer support. Shippio's platform offers comprehensive logistics services, including international shipping, trucking, warehousing, and packaging, along with capabilities for documentation management and transport arrangements from various ports. It features a dedicated dashboard for shipment tracking, cost analysis, and invoice management, allowing businesses to efficiently handle their logistics needs. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Shippio was previously known as Circle-in Corp. before its name change in January 2017.

Wealthnavi

Series D in 2019
WealthNavi Inc. develops and delivers an online asset management and risk management platform. Its cloud-based platform provides robo advisory services that enable users to locate diversified investments internationally. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

NearMe

Series A in 2019
NearMe Inc. develops a mobile application for providing taxi ride-sharing service. The company’s application enables instant matching of people who want to go in the same direction by taxi. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. NearMe Co., Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

RT (Hardware)

Series B in 2019
RT Corporation is a Japanese company that specializes in the development and sale of robots and their components. Founded in 2005 and located in Chiyoda-ku, Japan, RT offers a range of products including service robots for various domestic and international applications, as well as specialized models like army-type robots and micro mouse robots. Notable products include the CRANE-X7, AI Chip V3, and the RIC90. In addition to manufacturing, the company provides services such as robot development, hardware and software development, and contract manufacturing. RT Corporation aims to meet the growing demand for robotics and AI technologies by enabling engineers to innovate in the field of robotics through advanced research and product offerings.

Motion Lib

Venture Round in 2019
Motion Lib, Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in haptic technology aimed at enhancing collaboration between humans and robots. Founded in 2016 in Kawasaki, the company initially operated under the name Undou Sekkei Kenkyuusho Limited before rebranding in April 2017. Motion Lib develops advanced chips that estimate and calculate the repulsive force experienced when objects are touched, based on the load force applied to robotic motors. This innovative technology facilitates the integration of machines into various sectors, thereby expanding their operational capabilities and contributing to overall societal productivity.

GITAI

Series A in 2019
GITAI Inc. manufactures humanoid telepresence robots for science experiments in space stations and lunar-based development. The company offers products, such as G1 a general-purpose robot that enables automation of tasks internally and externally on space stations and for lunar base development; S1 offers automation of specific tasks internally and externally on space stations and on-orbit servicing; and H1 a robot manipulation system that provides ground operations use to teleoperate (remotely control) the robot operating in space. GITAI Inc. was formerly known as MacroSpace Inc. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Spacely

Series A in 2019
Spacely, Inc. develops a cloud software which offers creation and editing of virtual reality (VR) content. It also offers application program interface for business owners to develop their own VR services. The company was formerly known as 3D Stylee. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Snaq me

Venture Round in 2019
Snaq.me Co., Ltd. offers snack subscription and delivery services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Kyulux

Series B in 2019
Kyulux is a leader in developing and delivering the next generation of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology, TADF. Kyulux develops and sells TADF and Hyperfluoresence based OLED materials and solutions to manufacturers in the display and lighting industries. Founded in 2015, the Company currently owns or has exclusive or co-exclusive rights to a large TADF intellectual property portfolio developed over the past seven years at Kyushu University and its industrial partners.

Kuraseru

Seed Round in 2019
Kuraseru, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kobe, Japan, specializes in developing software solutions for the healthcare sector, specifically aimed at assisting medical care workers. The company offers a facility matching service designed to connect patients with suitable nursing care facilities based on their individual needs. By utilizing information technology, Kuraseru's platform streamlines the process for medical social workers and care managers, allowing them to quickly find and reserve appropriate long-term care options for their clients. This innovative approach not only enhances the efficiency of care management but also ensures that patients receive the necessary support tailored to their specific requirements.

Trajectory

Venture Round in 2019
Trajectory, Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that focuses on researching and developing advanced control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company specializes in an AI-driven traffic control system that facilitates the fully autonomous navigation of drones. Its innovative products include automated drones capable of extended flight durations, designed to create a safe environment for widespread UAV usage. Trajectory's technology enables the automatic generation of flight routes, allowing multiple UAVs to operate concurrently and autonomously, thereby addressing various operational challenges faced by its clients.

Bridge Co

Venture Round in 2019
Bridge, Inc. offers mobile communication for international visitors to Japan through a SIM card service called Trip Free. Trip Free distributes 50MB data SIM cards for free to inbound tourists to provide them with tourist information via the company’s portal website. The SIM cards are also available for usual internet use as well. The users can obtain additional data communication capacity for free by booking a restaurant via the Trip Free website. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Shippio

Venture Round in 2018
Shippio, Inc. specializes in digital freight forwarding services, facilitating the import and export processes for its clients. The company centralizes shipping status, manages customs documents, and provides contact information, ensuring a smooth operation through responsive customer support. Shippio's platform offers comprehensive logistics services, including international shipping, trucking, warehousing, and packaging, along with capabilities for documentation management and transport arrangements from various ports. It features a dedicated dashboard for shipment tracking, cost analysis, and invoice management, allowing businesses to efficiently handle their logistics needs. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Shippio was previously known as Circle-in Corp. before its name change in January 2017.

Meleap

Series B in 2018
Meleap Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Minato, Japan, specializes in the development of HADO, an innovative sport that integrates augmented reality technology. In HADO, players wear head-mounted displays and armband sensors to engage in competitive gameplay, where they use virtual elements such as "energy balls" and "shields" to score points. The game is played in teams of three over an eighty-minute period, emphasizing both physical activity and strategic interaction. Meleap's offerings extend beyond HADO, as they also provide various game formats, including monster battles, shooting games, and kart racing, all leveraging their advanced motion and AR technologies.

Linkers

Venture Round in 2018
Linkers Co., Ltd. offers technology matchmaking solutions for the manufacturing industry. It provides eEXPO, a business platform which links technologies and products developed by industry, academia, and other specialists. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Gva Tech

Seed Round in 2018
GVA Tech Co., Ltd. develops AI-CON Pro, an artificial intelligence platform which provides contract review. It analyses the uploaded contract and gives the necessary feedback and suggest changes to be made in the contract. The company caters to startups and small and medium enterprises. GVA Tech Co., Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Modulus Co., Ltd.

Series A in 2018
Modulus Discovery is a private Tokyo-based preclinical stage drug discovery company focused on rapid design and generation of small molecule clinical candidates for a range of high-value disease targets through the use of its cutting-edge computational drug discovery expertise and unique biology insights. The international team at Modulus is comprised of drug design and disease biology experts with previous R&D experience at global pharmaceutical, biotechnology , and computational technology firms.

Non Brokers

Venture Round in 2018
Non Brokers is a provision of existing housing distribution activation service using the Internet.

Curadim Pharma

Venture Round in 2018
Curadim Pharma is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. The company focuses on discovering and acquiring innovative drug candidates that have not yet been utilized, particularly those originating in Japan. Its mission is to advance these drug candidates through early clinical development, addressing diseases that have significant unmet medical needs. By contributing to the research and development of novel pharmaceutical products, Curadim Pharma aims to create value in the drug development process and improve treatment options for patients.

PlusOne

Seed Round in 2018
PlusOne, Inc. operates an augmented reality and artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance employee training for improved client and partner interactions. The company has developed an interactive hologram engine capable of detecting users' emotions, biometrics, positions, and gestures, facilitating immersive simulations and real-time feedback. This technology allows enterprises to provide flexible training solutions that adapt to various business contexts. Founded in 2016, PlusOne is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Beijing, China.

TL Genomics

Venture Round in 2018
TL Genomics Co., Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in DNA testing services. The company has developed a unique prenatal diagnosis technology that isolates fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal blood. This innovative approach allows for the examination of the fetal genome, facilitating noninvasive and definitive diagnosis of fetal chromosomal diseases early in pregnancy. Through its advanced techniques, TL Genomics aims to enhance prenatal care by providing accurate and timely genetic information.

Study Plus

Venture Round in 2018
Study Plus is an educational application developed to facilitate collaborative studying.

Spacely

Seed Round in 2018
Spacely, Inc. develops a cloud software which offers creation and editing of virtual reality (VR) content. It also offers application program interface for business owners to develop their own VR services. The company was formerly known as 3D Stylee. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Wealthnavi

Series C in 2018
WealthNavi Inc. develops and delivers an online asset management and risk management platform. Its cloud-based platform provides robo advisory services that enable users to locate diversified investments internationally. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Hmcomm

Venture Round in 2018
Hmcomm Co. Ltd. develops a voice recognition cloud AI platform for speech recognition processing, natural language processing, and automatic summarization processing. The company provides research, development, and sale services for speech recognition engine; and IoT device oriented FOTA/IoT system. It serves government agencies, financial institutions, and IoT and robotics. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It has additional offices in China and India.

TouchSpot

Seed Round in 2018
Touch Spot is an interactive video production and operation service.

xenodata lab

Series A in 2017
xenodata lab., In the mission "Technology proposal suggests naturally after five years", in order to make the shape of the future financial industry with novel technology, ideas February 2016 It was founded in. xenodata is a coined word that spells the idea of ​​creating heterogeneous creatures according to data, and by means of the intelligence created by the data, the meaning to pursue the substitution of human actions to the utmost is put in the meaning.

Meleap

Series A in 2017
Meleap Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Minato, Japan, specializes in the development of HADO, an innovative sport that integrates augmented reality technology. In HADO, players wear head-mounted displays and armband sensors to engage in competitive gameplay, where they use virtual elements such as "energy balls" and "shields" to score points. The game is played in teams of three over an eighty-minute period, emphasizing both physical activity and strategic interaction. Meleap's offerings extend beyond HADO, as they also provide various game formats, including monster battles, shooting games, and kart racing, all leveraging their advanced motion and AR technologies.

Timers

Venture Round in 2017
Timers Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, develops a variety of mobile applications aimed at enhancing social connections. The company operates 'Pairy', a social networking service designed specifically for couples, facilitating communication and relationship management. Additionally, Timers offers applications focused on matchmaking for singles, broadening its appeal in the dating landscape. Another aspect of their portfolio includes a family-oriented application that allows users to create and share photos and albums, particularly for child-rearing families. This platform enables families to compile monthly calendars and share memories with friends and relatives, fostering deeper familial connections.

Truss

Venture Round in 2017
Truss Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates an online platform that offers comprehensive information on building materials. This platform enables users, including building designers and manufacturers, to search and compare materials based on various criteria such as manufacturer details, approvals, and thermal insulation performance. By utilizing its proprietary database, Truss facilitates the selection and management of materials for construction projects, streamlining the process for all parties involved. The service enhances accessibility to essential product information, supporting informed decision-making in the building industry.

RT (Hardware)

Series A in 2017
RT Corporation is a Japanese company that specializes in the development and sale of robots and their components. Founded in 2005 and located in Chiyoda-ku, Japan, RT offers a range of products including service robots for various domestic and international applications, as well as specialized models like army-type robots and micro mouse robots. Notable products include the CRANE-X7, AI Chip V3, and the RIC90. In addition to manufacturing, the company provides services such as robot development, hardware and software development, and contract manufacturing. RT Corporation aims to meet the growing demand for robotics and AI technologies by enabling engineers to innovate in the field of robotics through advanced research and product offerings.

Smart Trade

Seed Round in 2017
Smart Trade Inc. owns and operates an asset management do-it-yourself personalized quantitative online investment platform. The company's products include Smart Trade which is a artificial intelligence engine and trading platform. Its features include python coding and visual coding, real time trading, back testing engine, open community, and strategy market where users' can trade their strategies including buying a good one from a seller or rent it from a loaner. Smart Trade Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan.

ReasonWhy

Venture Round in 2017
ReasonWhy develops healthcare IT services. The company operates three main services: Whytlink, a social network for doctors; Findme, an online second-opinion service that connects doctors in Whytlink to patients; WhytPlot, a big-data analysis tool for pharmaceutical manufacturers in Japan; and yourHospital, a search engine for specialist hospitals.

Microwave Chemical

Series E in 2017
Microwave Chemical Co.,Ltd. produces and sells sustainable type chemical products and fuels such as various fatty acid ester and biodiesel, that are manufactured from recyclable resources including the plant origin raw material and waste. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

Coconala

Venture Round in 2017
Coconala Inc. is an online platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that facilitates the buying and selling of knowledge, skills, and experiences among users. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Wellself until its name change in June 2014, the platform allows individuals to offer a diverse range of services. These services include fortune-telling, mental health support, illustration, design, and consultations related to hobbies and travel. By connecting service providers with those seeking assistance or learning, Coconala fosters a marketplace that caters to various interests and needs.

Magellan Systems Japan, Inc.

Venture Round in 2017
Magellan Systems Japan, Inc. researches, develops, and licenses high precision satellite positioning systems. The company offers semi-software and software global positioning systems (GPS), digital signal processing technology systems, multi-frequency multi-global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), high precision GNSS real time kinematic systems, GNSS inertial measurement systems, GPS timing solutions, and autonomous ephemeris prediction solutions. It also imports and sells GNSS related products. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Amagasaki, Japan.

PRISM BioLab

Venture Round in 2016
PRISM provider of a therapeutic treatment for non-oncology indications.The company develops therapeutic agents that are used to cure pulmonary fibrosis, cancer and incurable diseases.

Kringle Pharma

Venture Round in 2016
Kringle Pharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research and development of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) protein medicines and NK4 molecules. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Japan, the company aims to harness the regenerative properties of HGF for various medical conditions, including acute spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), acute kidney injury, and vocal fold scarring. In addition to HGF, Kringle Pharma develops NK4, which acts as an antagonist to HGF and exhibits anti-cancer properties by inhibiting tumor cell invasion and metastasis. The company's product pipeline includes recombinant human HGF for treating acute renal failure, skin ulcers, and central nervous system disorders, as well as NK4 and NK4 gene therapies for cancer treatment.

Wealthnavi

Series B in 2016
WealthNavi Inc. develops and delivers an online asset management and risk management platform. Its cloud-based platform provides robo advisory services that enable users to locate diversified investments internationally. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Every

Venture Round in 2016
Movie Media Business ,Talent Management Business ,Advertisement Business.

Kyulux

Series A in 2016
Kyulux is a leader in developing and delivering the next generation of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology, TADF. Kyulux develops and sells TADF and Hyperfluoresence based OLED materials and solutions to manufacturers in the display and lighting industries. Founded in 2015, the Company currently owns or has exclusive or co-exclusive rights to a large TADF intellectual property portfolio developed over the past seven years at Kyushu University and its industrial partners.

NORMEE

Venture Round in 2016
NORMEE Limited is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in palm recognition technology for user identification. Founded on February 1, 2005, the company utilizes the built-in cameras of smartphones and tablets to detect unique palm patterns, including lines, ridges, veins, and capillaries. This innovative approach enables users to unlock their devices securely through vein authentication, enhancing the convenience and safety of mobile access. NORMEE was previously known as Universal Robot Co. Ltd.

On-chip Biotechnologies

Venture Round in 2015
On-chip Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. develops biosafety flow cytometers. It offers FISHMAN-R, an analyzer that enables flow cytometry on a microfluidics chip. The company’s FISHMAN-R detects and analyses specific bacteria and cells with Flow-FISH method; detects particles from 0.5μm to 20μm sizes; analyzes small quantities of samples; and detects forward scatter (FS), scattered light in the direction of the laser. On-chip Biotechnologies was founded in 2005 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Microwave Chemical

Series D in 2015
Microwave Chemical Co.,Ltd. produces and sells sustainable type chemical products and fuels such as various fatty acid ester and biodiesel, that are manufactured from recyclable resources including the plant origin raw material and waste. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

Research & Innovation

Venture Round in 2015
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. provides marketing research, sales promotion, and various information provision services using the Internet. Its services include barcode research, barcode promotion, and other promotional programs under the CODE brand; experiential and brand image association surveys under the Mycomment brand; in-store and street surveys of foreign tourists visiting Japan; investigation of consumers who are interested; and investigation of other people. The company serves customers in food, daily necessities, beauty and fashion, retail and distribution, eating and drinking, ceremonial occasion, car, finance, leisure and entertainment, and media and advertising sectors. Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Wealthnavi

Series A in 2015
WealthNavi Inc. develops and delivers an online asset management and risk management platform. Its cloud-based platform provides robo advisory services that enable users to locate diversified investments internationally. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

A-Traction

Seed Round in 2015
A-Traction develops medical devices that enable surgeons to perform surgery with the help of robots. In A-Traction, with the goal of safer surgery, it has introduced a new concept called ANSUR wherein a robot is at your side as a partner. During the operation, the robot moves as a collaborator as the surgeon desires. The company was established with the aim of commercializing a surgery support robot that can compete with the world by taking advantage of the lightness of footwork called a venture, and have more patients receive high-quality surgery. A-Traction was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan.

XZ Closet

Seed Round in 2015
Closet allows users to take pictures of the clothes in their closets and mix and match outfits using the clothes of other users. - See more at: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/xz-closet#sthash.ztb8G3y7.dpuf

One Tap BUY

Venture Round in 2015
One Tap BUY provides my banker, the financial smartphone application. The application allows its users to select the stocks they want to buy and sell, helps them to decide amounts, and buy stocks by spending a lesser amount of money. Stocks can be traded throughout the day and it also allows its users to buy and sell only profits and keep the stocks with them.

Gengo

Series C in 2015
Gengo, Inc. operates a translation platform that provides professional human translation services in Japan and internationally. It allows individuals and businesses to connect with the company’s community of pre-tested translators, and order text or files to be translated through its Website or API. The company offers its services to Ecommerce, travel, and media companies, enabling them to publish their content, including product descriptions, user reviews, comments, and tweets in various languages. Gengo, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in San Mateo, California. As of December 31, 2018, Gengo, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc..

SmileWorks

Venture Round in 2015
SmileWorks Inc. designs and develops cloud based and Web-based application services for ministries. SmileWorks Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

visasQ

Venture Round in 2015
VisasQ Inc. is a professional knowledge-sharing platform based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2012. The company specializes in consulting services aimed at fostering new business and organizational development. It offers a variety of services, including in-person meetings, phone consultations, surveys, site visits, short-term assignments, and seminars. VisasQ caters to a diverse clientele, including consulting and professional firms, financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. By connecting insights and aspirations globally, VisasQ facilitates the aggregation and sharing of knowledge across organizational and regional boundaries, enhancing global innovation.

smarby

Venture Round in 2015
Smarby, Inc. is an e-commerce platform based in Japan that specializes in online shopping for children’s and maternity products. Founded in May 2014, the company offers a wide range of items, including baby clothing, toys, fashion accessories, and gift items. Smarby's platform is designed to support busy parents, providing a convenient one-stop shopping experience for both domestic and international brands. By focusing on fashionable and practical items, Smarby aims to meet the needs of modern families, making it easier for them to find quality products for their children and themselves.

standing ovation

Venture Round in 2015
Standing Ovation is a company that specializes in developing fashion coordination applications aimed at enhancing the online and offline retail experience. Its primary offering is an online closet application that promotes sustainable shopping by allowing users to upload images of their own clothing. This interactive platform enables users to mix and match their outfits with the clothing items of other users, fostering a community-driven approach to fashion. By facilitating this virtual collaboration, Standing Ovation encourages users to explore new styles and combinations, ultimately promoting a fashionable and sustainable wardrobe.

Gengo

Series C in 2015
Gengo, Inc. operates a translation platform that provides professional human translation services in Japan and internationally. It allows individuals and businesses to connect with the company’s community of pre-tested translators, and order text or files to be translated through its Website or API. The company offers its services to Ecommerce, travel, and media companies, enabling them to publish their content, including product descriptions, user reviews, comments, and tweets in various languages. Gengo, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in San Mateo, California. As of December 31, 2018, Gengo, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc..

Rena Therapeutics

Series A in 2015
Rena Therapeutics Inc. is a pharmaceutical company based in Tsukuba, Japan, founded in January 2015. The company specializes in developing nucleic acid medicines designed for innovative drug delivery systems targeting various tumors, including glioma, melanoma, and several types of leukemia and lymphoma. Rena Therapeutics focuses on addressing unmet medical needs in cancer and other difficult-to-treat diseases by leveraging the advantages of nucleic acid drugs. These advantages include the ability to specifically target intracellular drug molecules, conduct drug discovery for any gene with the appropriate delivery technology, and offer a more precise treatment option with potentially fewer side effects. Additionally, the company's Hetero-Duplex oligonucleotides technology facilitates the design and development of nucleic acid therapeutics, allowing for a more efficient pipeline in drug discovery.

Megakaryon Corporation

Series B in 2015
Megakaryon Corporation develops platelets and red blood cells from human iPS cell lines. Its portfolio includes blood products that do not depend on blood donations. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Kyoto, Japan with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan.

Cyfuse Biomedical

Venture Round in 2015
Cyfuse Biomedical develops tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products in Japan and internationally. The company offers 3D BioFabrication systems and related consumables; develops and licenses 3D tissue products for therapeutic and drug development use; and engages in contract manufacturing of 3D tissue products for research purposes. Its products applications include blood vessel grafts for blood access of hemodialysis patients or coronary artery bypass grafts; cardiac grafts for drug toxicology screening or supplemental therapy of myocardial infarction; cartilage grafts for plastic surgery or reconstruction; and hepatocyte grafts for drug metabolism screening or in-vivo production of clotting factors in the treatment of hemophilia. Cyfuse Biomedical was founded in 2010 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Lacras

Venture Round in 2014
Lacras Corporation provides web based human resource management database. Lacras Corporation was founded in 2005 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

smarby

Venture Round in 2014
Smarby, Inc. is an e-commerce platform based in Japan that specializes in online shopping for children’s and maternity products. Founded in May 2014, the company offers a wide range of items, including baby clothing, toys, fashion accessories, and gift items. Smarby's platform is designed to support busy parents, providing a convenient one-stop shopping experience for both domestic and international brands. By focusing on fashionable and practical items, Smarby aims to meet the needs of modern families, making it easier for them to find quality products for their children and themselves.

JTOWER

Venture Round in 2014
JTOWER Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in infrastructure sharing services in Japan. Founded in June 2012, the firm focuses on designing and constructing information communication infrastructure, developing communications-related solutions, and providing various information communications services. JTOWER offers a range of products, including in-building infrastructure sharing, cloud-managed Wi-Fi services, and outdoor tower sharing. The company's services cater to landlords, mobile network operators, and local 5G needs, along with site locator systems. As a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, JTOWER plays a crucial role in enhancing communication infrastructure across the region.

Research & Innovation

Venture Round in 2014
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. provides marketing research, sales promotion, and various information provision services using the Internet. Its services include barcode research, barcode promotion, and other promotional programs under the CODE brand; experiential and brand image association surveys under the Mycomment brand; in-store and street surveys of foreign tourists visiting Japan; investigation of consumers who are interested; and investigation of other people. The company serves customers in food, daily necessities, beauty and fashion, retail and distribution, eating and drinking, ceremonial occasion, car, finance, leisure and entertainment, and media and advertising sectors. Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Looop

Seed Round in 2014
Looop Inc. constructs, develops, and maintains solar power generation systems. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

gumi

Series H in 2014
gumi Inc. is a mobile entertainment content publisher and developer based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2007 by CEO Hironao Kunimitsu. The company specializes in creating and publishing online games for mobile platforms, achieving notable success both in Japan and internationally, particularly with its flagship title, Brave Frontier. gumi has expanded its operations beyond Japan, establishing subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America. In addition to its core gaming business, gumi is involved in blockchain technology and the XR sector, which includes virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality applications. The company collaborates with renowned partners such as SEGA and LINE to enhance its offerings and deliver high-quality entertainment experiences to users around the world.

Smart Energy Japan

Venture Round in 2014
Smart Energy is a Sales of renewable energy electricity such as solar and hydro power Planning, design, construction, management, maintenance and sales of power generation facilities, equipment and the system.

GlyTech

Series A in 2014
GlyTech, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of human type N-glycans and glycosylation technologies, as well as glycopeptide and glycoprotein synthesis. Established in 2012 and based in Kyoto, Japan, the company is dedicated to advancing the production of glycans and chemical glycosylation technologies for the development of innovative biopharmaceuticals and oligonucleotide therapeutics. GlyTech licenses glycosylated peptides and proteins and provides a range of services, including contract research and development, custom synthesis, and contract manufacturing. Additionally, the company engages in research collaborations and supplies standard reagents to support its partners in the pharmaceutical industry.

tab,Inc.

Venture Round in 2014
Tab, Inc. provides social applications and services for mobile devices, including flagship O2O service, tab. It was formerly known as Tonchidot Corporation. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Streetmedia

Venture Round in 2013
Streetmedia, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in media services for commercial areas in Japan. Founded in 2008, it offers a range of services including shopping media and area casting, as well as an omnichannel laboratory. The company's platform is designed to provide clients with real-time information on street media, enabling them to access insights from the local media landscape and facilitate business development. Through its innovative approach, Streetmedia aims to enhance the effectiveness of media in commercial environments.

gumi

Series G in 2013
gumi Inc. is a mobile entertainment content publisher and developer based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2007 by CEO Hironao Kunimitsu. The company specializes in creating and publishing online games for mobile platforms, achieving notable success both in Japan and internationally, particularly with its flagship title, Brave Frontier. gumi has expanded its operations beyond Japan, establishing subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America. In addition to its core gaming business, gumi is involved in blockchain technology and the XR sector, which includes virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality applications. The company collaborates with renowned partners such as SEGA and LINE to enhance its offerings and deliver high-quality entertainment experiences to users around the world.

CMerTV, Inc.

Venture Round in 2013
CMerTV, Inc. specializes in the planning, design, and operation of portal sites for video commercial message; production and editing of videos; and distribution of video advertisements. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. As of October 3, 2016, CMerTV, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of VOYAGE GROUP, Inc.