Dogan Beta

Dogan, Inc. is a Japan-based principal investment firm established in 2004, with offices in Fukuoka and Tokyo. The firm specializes in growth capital and buyout investments, targeting investments between JPY5 million and JPY30 million per portfolio company, with the possibility of additional funding up to JPY100 million. Dogan aims to revitalize the local economy by addressing employment diversity challenges in the region, particularly in areas like Kyushu. The firm provides corporate investment and advisory services to financial institutions, public entities, and local businesses, focusing on fostering regional development through its investment strategies.

Yoshihiko Fukami

Principal and Executive Officer

Ryohei Hayashi

Representative Director and Partner

Kazunao Ito

Principal, Executive Officer and Operating Officer

Kenichiro Iwata

Principal and Executive Officer

Miku Oda

Principal and Executive Officer

Tsuyoshi Sakamoto

Venture Partner

Kazuhiro Shinmura

Principal and Executive Officer

Reito Watanabe

Representative Director and Partner

46 past transactions

The Harmony

Seed Round in 2021
The Harmony is a faciltiy and a tech firm that focuses on long term care and assisted living for people with dementia using a AI robot.

Tsukulink

Seed Round in 2021
Tsukulink is a job match matching platform for Japan’s construction industry.

AGRIST

Series A in 2021
AGRIST Inc. develops agricultural harvest robots. The company offers robots for of harvesting agricultural produce. It also offers loan for robots to farmers. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Koyu, Japan.

Lilz

Series A in 2021
Developer of gauge-watching smart cameras designed to make on-site work easier. The company's cameras integrate machine learning and internet-of-things technologies to offer site inspection services and remotely perform visual patrol inspections such as analog meters, enabling clients to streamline operations and increase productivity.

AdipoSeeds

Venture Round in 2020
AdipoSeeds, though a novel technology, creates platelets from mesenchymal stem cells without a complex and costly gene transfer. It aims to invent new blood supply system to solve the shortage of platelets in the world, and to create a future where a platelet-related treatment will be cheaply and safely provided.

neuet

Seed Round in 2020
neuet, Inc. operates the shared cycle services. The company offers a mobile application through which bicycles can be booked. neuet, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Life Oita

Venture Round in 2020
LIFE is a Management Consulting

Medmain

Series A in 2020
Medmain Inc. is a company that develops software products aimed at enhancing pathology diagnosis through advanced technology. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fukuoka City, Japan, with additional offices in Tokyo and the United States, Medmain offers several key products. Its flagship software, PidPort, utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence for rapid and accurate pathology analysis. The company also provides Medteria, an online platform that grants medical students access to educational resources, and offers diagnostic imaging services. Medmain's solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency within medical institutions and support drug discovery efforts for pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations. Through its innovative approach, Medmain seeks to make medical services more accessible and efficient.

Play Life

Venture Round in 2020
Play Life Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that operates an online portal dedicated to experience and events sharing. The platform enables users to search, share, and post information about various recreational activities, facilitating event planning, content sharing, and social interaction within an online community. By leveraging a real-name system, Play Life aims to provide reliable and practical insights from experienced users, enhancing the way individuals spend their leisure time. The service focuses on making recreational planning more enjoyable and convenient, offering valuable know-how and guidance for users looking to optimize their experiences.

YOILABO

Seed Round in 2020
Producer of a high-end non-alcoholic drink intended to eliminate alcohol injustice from the world. The company offers pairing tea craft drinks created by the combination of multiple kinds of spices, herbs, and fruits blended based on fragrant tea leaves, providing consumers with drinks for pairing with meals.

AMI

Venture Round in 2020
AMI Co., Ltd is a Japanese company founded in 2015 and based in Minamata-shi. The company specializes in the manufacture of medical equipment, including stethoscopes, and offers healthcare consulting services. Its consulting services encompass hospital management and clinical research, along with medical device development and writing. AMI aims to enhance healthcare delivery through its diverse offerings in both equipment and consulting.

Siiibo

Series A in 2020
Siiibo is a developer of an information platform intended to help private investors and companies to issue and purchase private bonds easily. The company's platform is creating a free, transparent, and fair direct finance that provides opportunities for an advisory to companies, such as support for diversification of funding using small private placement bonds, and for building relationships with investors, enabling the private investors to get familiar with the issuance of corporate bonds.

Joins

Seed Round in 2020
JOINS Inc. operates an online careers network in India, connecting jobseekers with potential employers. The platform allows users to search for jobs, create and post resumes, and access valuable career information and advice. It also provides employers with tools to post job openings, search resumes, screen candidates, and improve the overall hiring process. Additionally, the company offers a job searching portal that facilitates side job opportunities in local companies, enabling jobseekers to engage with businesses that reflect the local culture and environment. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, JOINS Inc. aims to enhance the job search experience for both candidates and employers.

Qurate

Seed Round in 2019
Qurate Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Fukuoka, Japan, develops a content orchestration platform aimed at enhancing marketing efforts for businesses. The platform provides marketing teams with instant access to essential content and knowledge, enabling them to design and manage websites, create social media content, and develop comprehensive marketing campaigns. Qurate's suite of products includes Qurate Web, Qurate Social, Qurate Planner, and Qurate Discover, all of which facilitate the visualization of content marketing strategies and support the generation of revenue growth. By focusing on curated internet solutions, Qurate empowers organizations to effectively streamline their marketing processes and enhance their online presence.

KabuK

Corporate Round in 2019
KabuK Style Inc. is a company based in Nagasaki City, Japan, that offers co-living and working spaces through a subscription model. It operates HafH, a platform that allows subscribers to access various HafH facilities globally for a fixed monthly fee. This service integrates co-working spaces, accommodation, and cafes, catering to individuals seeking flexibility in their living and working environments. KabuK Style aims to promote a location-independent lifestyle, making it easier for users to find suitable spaces to live and work according to their needs. The company has plans for global expansion, starting from its initial base in Nagasaki.

Kakutoku

Venture Round in 2019
Nitlon Inc. is a company that specializes in crowdsourcing management solutions. Founded by Seiya Mitsuda in 2016, it is headquartered in Beppu, Japan. Nitlon focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of crowdsourcing initiatives, catering to various sectors that require innovative management strategies for engaging a crowd.

Terrace Mile

Venture Round in 2019
terasumile inc. offers cloud services for business management in agriculture called RightARM. The company enables work recording, document creation, and provides data analysis. The company caters to municipalities, regional trading companies, financial institutions, and agricultural corporations. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Miyazaki, Japan.

Hacogym

Venture Round in 2019
Hakogym contributes to the improvement of QOL (Quality of Life) by providing people-oriented services to improve people's health.We help people to improve quality of life by our innovative gym box.

You.JAPAN

Venture Round in 2018
You.JAPAN Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that operates the online platform wafoo, which specializes in providing tourism services through online videos. In addition to its video content, the platform also offers photography services tailored for travelers. The company aims to enhance the travel experience by leveraging digital media to showcase Japan's culture and attractions, catering to both domestic and international tourists.

Forema

Venture Round in 2018
Forema creates a mechanism to return the meat of wild birds and beasts (mainly deers and boars) to the market. But our goal is not a butcher. Forema's purpose is to use wildlife, which had to be exterminated by conflicts between nature and humanity, with the slogan, "Useless killing turned into profitable economic activity." We are tackling environmental issues through business and aiming to create a system where economic activities can lead directly to nature conservation.

Green Card

Seed Round in 2018
Green Card Inc. operates and manages sites for junior soccer teams. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Fukuoka, Japan.

Medmain

Seed Round in 2018
Medmain Inc. is a company that develops software products aimed at enhancing pathology diagnosis through advanced technology. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fukuoka City, Japan, with additional offices in Tokyo and the United States, Medmain offers several key products. Its flagship software, PidPort, utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence for rapid and accurate pathology analysis. The company also provides Medteria, an online platform that grants medical students access to educational resources, and offers diagnostic imaging services. Medmain's solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency within medical institutions and support drug discovery efforts for pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations. Through its innovative approach, Medmain seeks to make medical services more accessible and efficient.

DentaLight

Venture Round in 2018
DentaLight Inc. is a dental care company based in Fukuoka City, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo. Founded in 2013, DentaLight develops MyDental, a dental application designed to help users manage their oral health. In addition to its app, the company provides marketing and consulting services tailored for dental clinics, as well as dental management and seminar planning for both dental and medical businesses.

Chalk Digital

Seed Round in 2018
Chalk Digital is an advertising technology company that specializes in mobile advertising solutions. It offers a user-friendly platform that enables marketers to create, publish, and track their mobile advertisement campaigns. By leveraging geo-location and audience data, Chalk Digital allows businesses of all sizes, from real estate agents to local auto dealers, to effectively promote their brands, products, and services to targeted consumers. The platform utilizes advanced location technology to monitor and target users in real-time, facilitating the display of advertisements to thousands of mobile users within specific geographic areas. Founded in 2015 and based in San Diego, California, Chalk Digital aims to democratize mobile advertising, making it accessible for a wide range of clients to reach their intended audiences within their communities.

Cyfuse Biomedical

Venture Round in 2017
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.

iQPS

Venture Round in 2017
iQPS Inc. is involved in the research, development, design, manufacturing, and sales of satellite systems, on-satellite equipment, precision instruments, electronic devices, and software solutions. The company also offers technical consultation and organizes workshops, training sessions, and seminars focused on space technologies. Additionally, iQPS is engaged in the acquisition and sale of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image data from small satellites. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Fukuoka City, Japan, iQPS combines expertise in space engineering with a commitment to advancing space-related technologies and services.

SkyDisc

Series A in 2017
SkyDisc, Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that focuses on providing artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing sector. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the use of Internet of Things (IoT) services, enabling manufacturers to tackle various operational challenges. By utilizing a SaaS-based production scheduler, SkyDisc helps businesses visualize data collected from sensors and conduct performance analyses. This approach aims to enhance productivity and product quality while minimizing labor hours. Additionally, the platform assists companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately improving overall manufacturing efficiency.

Qurate

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Qurate Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Fukuoka, Japan, develops a content orchestration platform aimed at enhancing marketing efforts for businesses. The platform provides marketing teams with instant access to essential content and knowledge, enabling them to design and manage websites, create social media content, and develop comprehensive marketing campaigns. Qurate's suite of products includes Qurate Web, Qurate Social, Qurate Planner, and Qurate Discover, all of which facilitate the visualization of content marketing strategies and support the generation of revenue growth. By focusing on curated internet solutions, Qurate empowers organizations to effectively streamline their marketing processes and enhance their online presence.

Panair

Series B in 2017
Panair is the pioneer company in Japan using just cloud technology to build a core system for energy.

Neworld, Inc.

Venture Round in 2016
Neworld, Inc. is an online retailer based in Fukuoka, Japan, specializing in women's clothing and accessories that are inspired by celebrity fashion. Founded in 2013, the company seeks to elevate Japanese brands on a global scale. In addition to its primary retail offerings, Neworld operates the "CRAFT STORE" e-commerce platform, collaborating with local Japanese manufacturing companies to enhance its product range and promote the unique qualities of Japanese craftsmanship.

Neworld

Venture Round in 2016
Neworld is a web-based application that enables TV audiences to buy clothes actors wear on film.

fukushi-soft

Corporate Round in 2016
Fukushi-Soft Inc. is a Japanese company based in Sasebo that specializes in the development and marketing of business management software. The firm focuses on creating solutions tailored for the nursing sector, providing tools that enhance operational efficiency and support the management of healthcare services. Through its innovative software offerings, Fukushi-Soft aims to address the unique needs of the nursing industry, contributing to improved care delivery and administrative processes within healthcare organizations.

Umeebe

Venture Round in 2016
Umeebe is a company that makes fishing easy.Umeebe is to provide you with a way to answer these questions using technology and design.Umeebe aim to increase the number of anglers who are friendly to the surrounding environment and people.

Payke

Seed Round in 2016
Payke, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that offers a cloud-based application enabling users to access product information in their native language by scanning barcodes. Founded in 2014, Payke aims to bridge language barriers for foreign visitors in Japan, facilitating their shopping experience by providing product details in the language of their choice. The app serves a diverse user base, including individuals, businesses, and retailers, and aims to create a comprehensive global database of products linked to their barcodes. By organizing and reorganizing this information, Payke allows users to easily access product details anytime and anywhere, enhancing the overall shopping experience for both local and international customers.

VEGEO VEGECO

Venture Round in 2016
VEGEO VEGECO Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2011 and based in Higashimorokata, Japan. The company specializes in delivering organic vegetables directly to customers' doorsteps, ensuring the provision of safe and high-quality produce. Its product range includes a variety of vegetables such as white onion, cabbage, papaya, paprika, Mizuna, ayame tameke, and mikan. By sourcing vegetables from Kyushu, VEGEO VEGECO aims to promote healthy eating and convenience for consumers.

YAMAP

Series A in 2016
YAMAP is born to make your outdoors, such as hike or ski, more safety, and more enjoyable with your iPhone. YAMAP App can track and log your outdoors, view elevation info, and build an online outdoor journal. Love & share the outdoors with YAMAP ! ■■ Three Main Features of YAMAP ■■ 1) Safe ◆YAMAP App makes your iPhone a special GPS device for the outdoors. YAMAP App could provide accurate positioning information with YAMAP's maps in Japan and your iPhone's GPS, even if you are in places not reached by mobile phone signals, such as in mountainous regions. 2) Convenience ◆ YAMAP Hybrid Maps YAMAP's maps are used as digital ones with your iPhone, and as ones on paper by downloading them to your PC (or tablet PC). 3) Share ◆You can easily share your outdoor data with your family and friends through YAMAP Web service. Once you finish your outdoor and save your data, YAMAP App automatically uploads to your online 'ACTIVITY REPORT' on YAMAP Web service (http://yamap.co.jp) where you can view your route, outdoor data, and a comprehensive workout history. In addition, YAMAP gives you the ability to easily share your outdoor data with friends and family.

IMPROVE Japan

Venture Round in 2016
Improveis an advent of an advanced information society, the social structure surrounding us has changed significantly.

SkyDisc

Seed Round in 2016
SkyDisc, Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that focuses on providing artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing sector. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the use of Internet of Things (IoT) services, enabling manufacturers to tackle various operational challenges. By utilizing a SaaS-based production scheduler, SkyDisc helps businesses visualize data collected from sensors and conduct performance analyses. This approach aims to enhance productivity and product quality while minimizing labor hours. Additionally, the platform assists companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately improving overall manufacturing efficiency.

Hyuga Primary Care

Venture Round in 2015
Hyuga Primary Care Co., Ltd. is a healthcare provider based in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, specializing in home care support and elderly care services. The company operates a range of facilities, including special nursing homes, group homes, and paid nursing homes that offer nursing care. Additionally, it provides residential area-type paid nursing homes and small-scale multifunctional home care services. Committed to accessibility, Hyuga Primary Care operates a 24-hour, year-round insurance dispensing pharmacy, ensuring that healthcare services are readily available to those in need.

IJGN

Corporate Round in 2014
IJGN operates always, a subscription service that allows users to easily find fixed-price services from various shops such as cafes, fitness clubs and amusement parks. The company also operates AIRPO, an iBeacon BLE Technology platform that lets customers earn points just by entering stores; guild, a photo sharing app for companies; and SPOTSALE, a coin issuing and exchange platform for supporting local establishments.

WELMO

Seed Round in 2014
Welmo Inc. provides artificial intelligence service for the care and welfare industry that helps users make decisions. The company develops social resource management for medical, disability, and long term care. It also develops a platform of social resource information with nursing care. In addition, it provides after school services to disabled students. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan with an additional office in Fukuoka.

GoodLuck3

Venture Round in 2013
GoodLuck3 propose and produce TV drama, commercials, corporate promotion videos, music videos, etc.The company is also engaged in the entertainment production business, and has talents who act as actors in movies, TV dramas, commercials, and stages.

Healios

Venture Round in 2013
Healios is a biotechnology company focused on research, development, and manufacturing in the fields of cellular and regenerative medicine. The company is collaborating with RIKEN, a prominent research institute in Japan, to commercialize the first pharmaceutical transplantation of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This innovative therapy aims to regenerate retinal function and enhance visual capabilities in individuals suffering from retinal degenerative diseases. Additionally, Healios is engaged in the development and sales of ophthalmological surgery adjuvants and is exploring organ anlage transplantation therapies. The capital raised by the company underscores its commitment to advancing therapeutics based on Nobel Prize-winning hiPSC technology and making significant contributions to the field of regenerative medicine.

Healios

Venture Round in 2013
Healios is a biotechnology company focused on research, development, and manufacturing in the fields of cellular and regenerative medicine. The company is collaborating with RIKEN, a prominent research institute in Japan, to commercialize the first pharmaceutical transplantation of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This innovative therapy aims to regenerate retinal function and enhance visual capabilities in individuals suffering from retinal degenerative diseases. Additionally, Healios is engaged in the development and sales of ophthalmological surgery adjuvants and is exploring organ anlage transplantation therapies. The capital raised by the company underscores its commitment to advancing therapeutics based on Nobel Prize-winning hiPSC technology and making significant contributions to the field of regenerative medicine.

Groovenauts

Seed Round in 2012
Groovenauts, Inc. is a technology company based in Fukuoka-shi, Japan, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing cloud-based services that enhance the utility of smart devices and big data. The company's primary offering is the Tengine Framework, an engine designed for efficient resource management and job control in distributed environments. Groovenauts aims to make advanced technology, including big data and machine learning, accessible to a broad audience. Its platform supports various development languages, allowing for the creation of innovative services across diverse sectors such as gaming, automotive, and the Internet of Things. By facilitating the commercialization of next-generation information technology, Groovenauts contributes to the evolution of modern tech applications.
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