Global Brain

Global Brain is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 1998, specializing in early-stage investments across various sectors, including e-commerce, software, gaming, media, IoT, education, entertainment, and fintech. The firm has expanded its investment activities to the US and Asia, targeting series A-stage technology companies. Since its inception, Global Brain has invested in approximately 30 companies, achieving seven initial public offerings and seven mergers and acquisitions. The firm supports its portfolio companies by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance, partnerships, and team-building resources to help them reach their milestones. Global Brain is particularly adept in e-commerce, operating a platform called EC-PLANET, which encompasses several group companies, including a large online sports goods store and a logistics firm offering comprehensive fulfillment services. This network, along with Global Brain's connections to established Japanese companies, facilitates market entry for US and Asian businesses into Japan.

Hogil Doh

General Partner, Investment Group

Harue Hayashi

Partner & Vice Chief Fund Management Officer

Tomoaki Ishikure

Partner

Hiroyoshi Iwata

Director

Hiroyuki Izumi

Partner

Naoki Kamimaeda

Partner, Europe Division Head London Office Representative

Daisuke Kashiro

Partner

Kirin Kato

Principal

Hiroyuki Kawamoto

Principal

Kenta Kitsuka Ph.D

General Partner, Investment Group

Jiro Kumakura

General Partner

Ai Minamizaki

Principal

Kazuhiko Miyama

General Partner, Investment Group

Tasuke Nakagawa

Partner

Ayu Shinoyama

Corporate Management Group Partner & Chief Financial Officer

Hiroto Sorita

Principal

Keisuke Tatsuoka

General Partner, Investment Group

Marika Tazaki

Principal

Hirotaka Togashi

Director, Investment Group

Noriko Usui

Partner & Chief Fund Management Officer

Isao Yasuda

Senior Partner

Miku Yoshio

Partner, Investment Group

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

CEO

Past deals in Early Venture Stage

Fast Beauty

Series A in 2023
Fast Beauty is a manufacturing company that manufactures beauty products such as hair products, cosmetics, and hair colour.

New Innovations

Series A in 2023
New Innovations Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven robots for the café industry. Their flagship product, the robot known as "√C," is equipped with demand forecasting capabilities, allowing it to offer personalized coffee selections based on individual preferences, busy schedules, and even the customer's mood. This innovation aims to enhance the café experience without displacing human workers, as the robots are designed to assist rather than replace them. The company recognizes the challenges posed by a talent shortage in the industry and seeks to integrate technology into the offline experience of food and beverage service. In collaboration with Nankai Electric Railway, New Innovations began demonstration experiments of the √C robot at Namba Station in August 2019, marking a significant step in providing a unique coffee experience tailored to consumer needs.

Toggle

Series A in 2023
Toggle is a company based in the United States that specializes in robotics as a service (RaaS) for the construction industry, specifically focusing on the assembly of rebar cages for reinforced concrete. The company has developed two-arm robotic platforms and proprietary jig designs that enable the construction of rebar structures directly from computer blueprints, allowing for greater precision and efficiency in construction processes. By integrating industrial robotics and automation into traditional construction methods, Toggle aims to transform the way infrastructure and buildings are created, addressing the increasing complexity of modern construction projects.

Kirilys Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Kirilys is a biopharmaceutical firm. It was in the preclinical stages that were committed to enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients through the creation and enhancement of therapy regimens.

Josys

Series A in 2022
Josys is an IT device and SaaS integrated management service that automates analog operations in corporate IT, reduces operational costs, and improves security levels.

WRAY

Series A in 2022
WRAY inc., a women's healthcare D2C company, develops and manufactures PMS countermeasure products, such as PMS countermeasure supplements. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Minato, 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.

SANU

Series A in 2022
Operator of a lifestyle brand intended to create a society in which people and nature co-exist. The company develops a hotel and residence platform that offers a monthly subscription and proposes a lifestyle with another house in nature, enabling people to enjoy the lifestyle of going to nature repeatedly as an extension of their daily life-based in the city.

Slamcore

Series A in 2022
Slamcore Limited specializes in developing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions for applications in augmented and virtual reality, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company focuses on making commercial-grade spatial intelligence accessible. Its advanced SLAM software enables robots and drones to effectively navigate and comprehend their environment, utilizing methods such as Visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and Event Camera SLAM. These technologies allow for real-time processing and integration of data from various sensors, enhancing capabilities in areas like motion estimation and panorama reconstruction. Slamcore collaborates with partners to optimize the interplay between software and hardware, ensuring a balanced approach to performance and cost-effectiveness. By providing robust SLAM algorithms, the company aims to transform spatial AI into practical solutions for various industries, ultimately facilitating the integration of robots into everyday life.

Beatrust

Series A in 2022
Beatrust Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2020 that develops a collaboration application designed to enhance employee connectivity and collaboration within organizations. The platform enables employees to search for and access information about their colleagues, including skills, experiences, work content, and hobbies. By facilitating a better understanding of coworkers' capabilities, Beatrust aims to accelerate collaboration and drive innovation among teams.

IgGenix

Series A in 2022
IgGenix, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapeutics for the treatment of food and other severe allergies. Founded in 2019 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company specializes in isolating and transforming allergen-specific IgE antibodies into IgG antibodies. This process aims to alleviate and prevent allergic reactions by suppressing the allergic cascade. IgGenix captures and analyzes rare human B cells that produce allergen-binding antibodies and engineers these cells to enhance their immune-modulating properties. By addressing critical needs in the medical industry, IgGenix seeks to provide effective solutions for life-threatening allergic reactions.

Engate

Series A in 2022
Engate is A community that delivers fans' support to athletes

Metro Weather

Series A in 2022
Metro Weather Co., Ltd., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Uji, Japan, specializes in the development of advanced Doppler lidar technology. This high-performance system measures wind direction and speed at distances of several tens of kilometers by detecting minute movements of fine atmospheric particles. Originating from research at Kyoto University, Metro Weather aims to enhance aviation safety by creating a comprehensive three-dimensional wind map, a capability that has not been achieved previously. The company's innovative approach combines years of academic research with practical applications to address critical needs in meteorological monitoring.

AwanTunai

Series A in 2022
AwanTunai is a fintech company based in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia, established in 2017. It focuses on transforming the banking landscape for micro merchants by providing them with access to mobile-based loans for working capital. Through its innovative mobile application, AwanTunai digitizes the traditional fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain, enabling online inventory ordering and facilitating digital payments for small and medium enterprises. The platform also connects borrowers with lenders, allowing Indonesian banks and multi-finance companies to offer affordable financing solutions. By supporting the financial needs of micro merchants and enhancing government initiatives, AwanTunai aims to improve the welfare of Indonesians who previously lacked access to conventional banking products.

FloodFlash

Series A in 2022
FloodFlash Limited is a tech-enabled flood insurance company based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2016, it offers instant-settlement flood insurance triggered by IoT flood sensors. When water levels exceed a predetermined depth, customers receive a pre-agreed settlement without exclusions. The company utilizes an algorithm to create personalized and competitively priced flood insurance policies, catering to high-risk locations globally. FloodFlash has raised £2.1 million in seed investment to support its innovative approach to flood insurance.

estie

Series A in 2022
estie, inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018, that specializes in designing and developing an online platform tailored for the real estate industry. The company offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution aimed at enhancing the commercial real estate sector by digitalizing information and transaction processes. By providing innovative software tools, estie enables clients to access valuable insights and make informed, data-driven decisions in their real estate dealings.

Workstyletech

Series A in 2021
Workstyletech is supporting employees to create an enviroment where they can thrive and fulfill their dreams. With its unique service using HR technology and data, Workstyletech helps companies around the world to create a culture that fosters each and every employee's confidence.

Humanising Autonomy

Series A in 2021
Humanising Autonomy is a predictive AI company focused on enhancing the interaction between vehicles and people across various environments. The company develops behavior artificial intelligence software that integrates behavioral psychology, computer vision, and large language models to predict human decision-making. Its platform analyzes camera data in real-time to interpret and forecast the behavior of pedestrians, passengers, and vehicles. This capability supports automated decision-making processes, improving driver alerts and vehicle motion response. By providing an end-to-end software solution for dashcam manufacturers, Humanising Autonomy aims to establish a global standard for safety and efficiency in vehicle operations.

Plum Fintech

Series A in 2021
Plum Fintech is a developer of personal savings assistant solutions for customers. It offers Plum that monitors the daily spending and automatically sets money aside that the user won't need; analyzes the account to learn about the income, expenses, and spending patterns, monitors the current account and every few days transfers some money from it to the user’s Plum savings, and notifies the users about their balance. Alex Michael and Victor Trokoudes founded Plum Fintech on February 1, 2016. It has its headquarters in London in the United Kingdom.

Pale Blue

Series A in 2021
Pale Blue Inc. manufactures thrusters for microsatellites. The company offers water propulsion systems, including water resistojet thruster, water ion thrusters, and hybrid thrusters for satellites. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Kashiwa, Japan.

Fast Doctor

Series A in 2021
FastDOCTOR is a subsidy system for infants and compulsory Education.

Balance Re

Series A in 2021
Balance Re is the life reinsurance startup specialized in quantitative asset-liability management.

Xayn

Series A in 2021
Xayn AG, founded in 2014 and based in Wildau, Germany, focuses on providing privacy-enhancing technologies. The company offers a privacy-protecting search alternative that empowers users to regain control over algorithms while ensuring a smooth user experience. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence developed in Europe, Xayn aims to make privacy accessible to all, promoting secure human-to-machine interactions. The company also engages in cybersecurity and distributed ledger technologies, particularly within the mobility sector, and provides an access-control protocol for machine networks.

AwanTunai

Venture Round in 2021
AwanTunai is a fintech company based in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia, established in 2017. It focuses on transforming the banking landscape for micro merchants by providing them with access to mobile-based loans for working capital. Through its innovative mobile application, AwanTunai digitizes the traditional fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain, enabling online inventory ordering and facilitating digital payments for small and medium enterprises. The platform also connects borrowers with lenders, allowing Indonesian banks and multi-finance companies to offer affordable financing solutions. By supporting the financial needs of micro merchants and enhancing government initiatives, AwanTunai aims to improve the welfare of Indonesians who previously lacked access to conventional banking products.

DoctorMate

Series A in 2021
DoctorMate is a service designed to enhance medical care within long-term nursing facilities by facilitating online consultations with doctors. The platform aims to alleviate the risks and burdens associated with medical care in nursing homes, allowing healthcare providers to focus on daily caregiving tasks. Additionally, DoctorMate offers a nighttime on-call service staffed by nurses, ensuring that residents have access to healthcare support around the clock. This approach helps minimize unnecessary hospital visits while promoting a more efficient and effective care system for patients in nursing facilities.

Receptionist

Series A in 2021
Delighted is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in developing a reception system designed to enhance communication within businesses. Founded in 2016, the company offers an application that replaces traditional messaging tools reliant on internal landlines. This innovative system allows for direct notifications to smartphones, informing staff of the person in charge without the need for telephone operators. By streamlining communication, Delighted helps organizations reduce meeting start times and improve overall efficiency in reception services.

Photosynth

Series A in 2021
Photosynth Inc. develops smart locks for homes. The company was founded on September 1, 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

any.

Series A in 2021
any.inc. operates a knowledge and information sharing platform. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Telexistence

Series A in 2021
TELEXISTENCE inc. provides robotics and cloud data services. It develops a production prototype, MODEL H, that uses remote control technologies utilizing the Telexistence technology, virtual reality (VR), telecommunication, cloud and haptics. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Minato-ku, Japan.

WhereIsMyTransport

Series A in 2021
WhereIsMyTransport Ltd is an information technology company that focuses on urban transportation solutions through its mobile application. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Cape Town, South Africa, the company specializes in collecting and providing access to public transport data across various African cities. Its big data platform enables effective data collection, access, and journey planning, assisting users in navigating public transportation systems more efficiently.

EditForce

Series A in 2021
EditForce is a biotechnology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in 2015. The company specializes in nucleic acid manipulation technologies, focusing on genome editing and transcriptome editing. Utilizing pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) protein engineering, EditForce develops tools for precise editing of DNA and RNA sequences. Their technology is applicable in various fields, including agriculture, pharmacy, and biological research, facilitating advancements in drug development and seed research. By offering an alternative option to traditional genome editing methods, EditForce aims to enhance the capabilities of researchers and contribute to innovations in medicine and bio-production.

SiLC Technologies

Series A in 2021
SiLC Technologies is a Silicon Photonics start up focusing on photonic Sensor and 3D imaging applications. It develops new and novel technologies and integrated solutions to address the growing needs of an autonomous and smart new world.

Girasol Energy

Series A in 2021
Girasol Energy Inc. develops PPLC, an IoT platform for photovoltaic plant. The company develops and installs sensor networks. Its cloud engine collects and presents data break down in to single panel-level, and locates abnormals automatically by applying PV A.I. engine. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Allganize

Series A in 2021
Allganize provides Natural Language Understanding API and conversational AI for enterprises. It also helps businesses automate workflows by natural language understanding AI. It provides insight into what your teammates are working on, as well as overarching work patterns/trends in your team. Allganize leverages deep learning-based, high-performance NLU technology to enable companies of all sizes to apply AI technology to develop their own AI systems and services. The company provides real-time customer and project related information. Allganize was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Oakland, California, USA.

terasumile

Series A in 2021
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.

MODE

Series A in 2020
Mode, Inc. develops a cloud platform that enables users to develop and operate their Internet of Things products. Its platform lets customers’ devices to communicate with their mobile clients, as well as helps to track and manage their devices and users. Mode, Inc. was founded on 2014 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan.

The Chain Museum

Series A in 2020
The Chain Museum is an art museum located in the Newman Yokohama commercial facility in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2018, it serves as a platform for artists to showcase their work, featuring a diverse array of art forms including installations, paintings, and performing arts. The museum focuses on integrating technology with art to create connections between individuals and artists, allowing visitors to experience a variety of artistic styles from around the world. By curating exhibitions that include both renowned and emerging artists, The Chain Museum fosters an appreciation for contemporary art in a unique setting.

Seldon

Series A in 2020
Seldon Technologies Ltd. is a company based in Shoreditch, United Kingdom, that specializes in open-source machine learning deployment. Founded in 2014, Seldon offers a platform called Seldon Deploy, which facilitates the transition from research and development to production for machine learning engineering teams, achieving efficiency gains of up to 84%. The platform provides essential features such as audit trails, compliance approvals, and detailed model explanations. Seldon's open-source projects are recognized for their excellence in model serving, monitoring, and explanations, with over 2.5 million installations and 250,000 models deployed. The company serves a diverse clientele, including major enterprises in technology, pharmaceuticals, automotive, finance, and retail, and its solutions are integrated with leading machine learning platforms from companies like Google and Red Hat. Seldon has also garnered recognition as a "Cool Vendor" in AI Core technologies by Gartner in 2020.

Lanchester

Series A in 2020
Lanchester operates EAP, an Engagement Application Platform that offers one-stop marketing, customer relationship management, and e-commerce solutions. EAP charges its clients based on the number of users (MAU: Monthly Active Users) who used the app during a certain period, not the number of app downloads. Lanchester also provides a wide range of services from planning and development to operation of web and smartphone sites and iOS and Android apps.

Railsr

Private Equity Round in 2020
Railsbank Technology Ltd develops an API banking and compliance technology platform that connects together a global network of partner banks with companies. The platform provides companies with access to wholesale banking services in five lines of code. It enables users to create bank accounts, streamline technical integration with banks, and connect to payment schemes to receive and send money to/from these accounts. Railsbank Technology Ltd was founded in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom with additional offices located in Singapore, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka.

Koska

Series A in 2020
KOSKA Corporation develops and oeprates an online dashboard, GenKan, for acquisition of actual data, actual cost accounting, and cost analyThe company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Cognigy

Series A in 2020
Cognigy GmbH is an enterprise software provider specializing in conversational AI automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with offices in San Francisco, Sydney, Seoul, and Tokyo, Cognigy offers two primary products: Cognigy.AI, an enterprise conversational automation platform for customer and employee services, and Cognigy.VG, an AI-based voice gateway solution for deploying virtual voice agents in automated phone conversations. Cognigy.AI supports various conversational channels, including chatbots and virtual assistants, and is available in both on-premise and SaaS models. The platform aims to enhance service delivery and loyalty while reducing costs and resource demands for enterprises. Cognigy has received recognition in the industry, including being named a Cool Vendor by Gartner in 2018, and it serves a diverse client portfolio that includes numerous Global 2000 companies.

RevComm

Series A in 2020
RevComm Inc. offers AI, voice, and cloud software database development services. It offers MiiTel, an AI-equipped cloud IP phone that visualizes telephone sales. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Cornelis Networks

Series A in 2020
Cornelis Networks is a technology leader delivering purpose-built high-performance fabrics for High-Performance Computing (HPC), High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to leading commercial, scientific, academic, and government organizations. Cornelis is powered by a successful team of entrepreneurs, including visionary architects, world-class hardware and software engineers, a seasoned marketing and support professionals, and veteran leadership, all focused on a single purpose: to deliver innovative solutions that advance the mission of our customers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

Upsider

Venture Round in 2020
We enable people to trust upsiders by organizing the world's B2B transactions.

ELEMENT Insurance

Series A in 2020
ELEMENT Insurance AG provides digital insurance services. Its services includes digital businesses and insurances, InsurTech founder, and insurance brokering. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Source Defense

Series A in 2020
In an industry focused on detection, Source Defense provides websites with the first ever prevention technology for attacks of third-party origin. We are the first ever SAAS platform that allows a site owner to set and enforce permissions, receive real-time alerts and monitor third-party vendors' behavior on their site. By removing the security considerations from third-party integrations, we can save countless man-hours spent on tests and integrations, allowing sites to focus on generating revenues and new opportunities while keeping the site visitors safe and the site in high performance.

Railsr

Series A in 2020
Railsbank Technology Ltd develops an API banking and compliance technology platform that connects together a global network of partner banks with companies. The platform provides companies with access to wholesale banking services in five lines of code. It enables users to create bank accounts, streamline technical integration with banks, and connect to payment schemes to receive and send money to/from these accounts. Railsbank Technology Ltd was founded in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom with additional offices located in Singapore, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka.

RUN.EDGE

Series A in 2020
RUN.EDGE Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the sports sector. The company focuses on image search and data analysis services, particularly in baseball and soccer. Its technology allows for detailed analysis of pitching and hitting data in baseball, as well as field data in soccer matches. RUN.EDGE has developed a user-friendly, high-speed scene playback technology that enhances the efficiency of video data editing and analysis. This innovation fosters better collaboration among analysts and improves communication within sports teams. RUN.EDGE operates as a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited.

Securitize

Series A in 2020
Securitize, Inc. is a compliance platform that specializes in the issuance and management of digital securities. Founded in 2017 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of services for issuers, including document handling, investor communications, and accreditation. For investors, Securitize provides tools for wallet management, an investor dashboard, and token distribution. The platform enables eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities in various capital markets, including equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. Securitize is recognized as a registered transfer agent and is integrated with multiple regulated U.S. marketplaces, allowing it to facilitate compliant digital securities transactions. Additionally, the company offers KYC/AML and capital management services, ensuring a secure environment for both issuers and investors.

Bitkey, Inc.

Series A in 2020
Bitkey, Inc. develops a smart lock device with a digital key infrastructure using block chain technology, distributed systems, encryption technology. The company's product is used in home, office, and hotels. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Chuo-ku, Japan.

atta

Series A in 2020
atta (formerlyWithTravel) is an accommodation metasearch service that recommends hundreds of hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals for your next holiday. We cover hotels and apartments in most holiday destination under one-site. Just search by entering your destination, dates, and number of guests. Sort your search results by price range, type of accommodations, or amenities. WithTravel App is currently available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Malay, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. We cover major cities in Japan at the moment and will keep populating more accommodations for your discovery.

Anyflow

Series A in 2020
Anyflow is a domestic cloud-native iPaaS (integration platform as a service) that helps optimize and automate operations by easily linking services that are overflowing in the company. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo.

justInCase

Series A in 2019
justInCase, Inc. provides smartphone repair cost, accident, and credit card insurance services. The company also offers a mobile application which enables users to buy insurance coverage from insurance providers, for repair cost insurance; upload photos and details of a smart-phone or wearable device; and use artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the premium. Additionally, it allows users to pool to pay insurance premiums. justInCase, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

QunaSys

Series A in 2019
Quantum physics is a relatively new field built since the beginning of the 20th century, but we have used MRI (nuclear magnetic resonance equipment) and lasers used for close examinations in hospitals, and semiconductors mounted on computers. Supports the technology that supports the daily life of people.QunaSys was established to bring out the quantum physics that has been active behind the scenes to the front stage, and to make use of quantum properties to realize technologies that could not be achieved with existing technologies.

OPTIMIND

Series A in 2019
OPTIMIND.Inc. develops an artificial intelligence based platform for logistics delivery optimization. The company offers Loogia, a distribution and delivery planning system of the cloud by by SaaS model. It enables users to optimizes dispatch management and delivery route. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Nagoya-shi, Japan.

Pixie Dust Technologies

Series A in 2019
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of innovative technologies, particularly in phased array and digital fabrication. Founded in 2015, it has created an ultrasonic phased array system that enables the generation of force in mid-air, allowing for applications such as non-contact transportation of objects, targeted sound delivery among individuals in a crowd, and guidance for service animals. The company also offers various consumer products, including Sound Hug, a device that combines music with light and vibration; Sonorepro, a hair care tool utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure; Vuevo, which visualizes conversations for improved communication; and kikippa, a gamma wave sound care device. Through these technologies, Pixie Dust Technologies aims to enhance user experiences by integrating sound and light into everyday interactions.

Securitize

Series A in 2019
Securitize, Inc. is a compliance platform that specializes in the issuance and management of digital securities. Founded in 2017 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of services for issuers, including document handling, investor communications, and accreditation. For investors, Securitize provides tools for wallet management, an investor dashboard, and token distribution. The platform enables eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities in various capital markets, including equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. Securitize is recognized as a registered transfer agent and is integrated with multiple regulated U.S. marketplaces, allowing it to facilitate compliant digital securities transactions. Additionally, the company offers KYC/AML and capital management services, ensuring a secure environment for both issuers and investors.

Nuri

Series A in 2019
Nuri, formerly known as Bitwala GmbH, operates a comprehensive platform that merges traditional banking services with cryptocurrency access. Founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, Nuri offers customers a secure banking experience through protected accounts while enabling direct investment in digital assets. The platform facilitates international money transfers and payment processing via cryptocurrencies, and users can also benefit from features like debit cards and e-wallet services. With its blockchain technology, Nuri allows customers to earn up to a 4% annual return on Bitcoin investments, positioning itself as a conduit between conventional finance and emerging digital financial technologies. The company has garnered support from various venture capital firms, further solidifying its role in the evolving landscape of finance.

Connected Robotics

Series A in 2019
Connected Robotics Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic arms tailored for the food service industry. Their flagship product, OctoChef, addresses labor shortages in restaurants by utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to streamline cooking processes. The company's solutions are aimed at a diverse clientele, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. By enhancing kitchen efficiency and enabling the provision of healthy meals, Connected Robotics aims to improve the work environment for staff and contribute positively to society.

Findy Inc

Series A in 2019
Findy Inc, a job change service company, connects companies with IT engineers, freelancers, and sideline engineers. It also provides information related to hiring and personnel affairs, including tips for hiring, public relations, and marketing. The company also offers Findy Engineer Lab, a medium that delivers interviews with active engineers and the latest technical information. Findy Inc was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Findy

Series A in 2019
Findy is all about sending the lost and found process into oblivion. Smart tech is ubiquitous in all aspects of life, and yet, when it comes to protecting your valuables, friends, pets, families they hardly venture to go beyond the obvious channels, created by formal organisation and habits that go way back before modern society was created. They are a small team of IT professionals, engineers, designers and general enthusiasts in leading an absent-minded way of life (strictly for the purpose of testing their products, of course). Their team of founders gained its experience in the tracking business by helping insurance companies find stolen vehicles and then they decided to be a little less corporate and a lot more fun. Yes, they tried tripping over an ethernet cable, but that did not last - they sensed that they have a mission. Expect their products to last longer and deliver better accuracy simply because they are not so much about the money, but about the process of technical perfection - if they are to help their human race outsource part of the functions of the brain to technology, then they need to respect the thousands of years of evolution that has made us what they are now.

Base Food

Series A in 2019
BASE FOOD Inc. manufactures food products, such as pasta and spaghetti. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Immense Simulations

Series A in 2019
Immense Simulations Limited is a software development company based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, specializing in mobility solutions that leverage artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 by Didac Busquets, Carl Goves, and Robin North, the company focuses on providing a platform that enables users to plan, implement, and operate efficient and cost-effective mobility systems. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including transit authorities, urban planners, mobility companies, and fleet operators, with a particular emphasis on applications related to autonomous vehicles. Through its innovative technology, Immense Simulations aims to enhance transportation planning and operations in an increasingly complex mobility landscape.

Allganize

Series A in 2019
Allganize provides Natural Language Understanding API and conversational AI for enterprises. It also helps businesses automate workflows by natural language understanding AI. It provides insight into what your teammates are working on, as well as overarching work patterns/trends in your team. Allganize leverages deep learning-based, high-performance NLU technology to enable companies of all sizes to apply AI technology to develop their own AI systems and services. The company provides real-time customer and project related information. Allganize was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Oakland, California, USA.

Synamon

Series A in 2019
Synamon Inc. engages in content planning, development, and management of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) related products. The company develops NEUTRANS, a VR space construction solution. Its services include VR/AR development, VR/AR consulting, and 3D models for VR/AR content creation. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Shinagawa, Japan.

Voicy

Series A in 2019
Voicy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that operates a mobile voice news application. The platform recruits media personalities and news organizations to deliver the latest news in an engaging format, allowing users to receive updates from familiar voices. By managing a voice distribution network, Voicy aims to provide innovative audio content that combines information dissemination with entertainment. The application enhances user experience by creating a unique blend of news and personality, leveraging voice technology to deliver timely information.

Craftie

Series A in 2019
Craftie, Inc. operates an online workshop platform that matches users and teachers. Its platform provides services, such as workshop reservation platform; workshop B2B service for enterprises; and handmade crafts web magazine; etc. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

VALU

Venture Round in 2019
VALU Inc. provides micro-trading services. The company offers access to timelines and incentives created for each VALU account. It uses bitcoin and open assets protocol for safe and secure online trading. Additionally, the company provides online recruitment and human resources support services. Furthermore it plans, designs, and produces business and service that uses virtual currency. The company functions as purchasing agent for virtual currency. VALU Inc. plans, produces, and operates system for online and mobile communications. The company plans and executes events. It offers management consulting services. The company license, maintains, manages, and consult intellectual property rights (copyrights and patent rights etc.). The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

CADDi

Series A in 2018
Caddi, Inc. provides technology solutions to the manufacturing sector in Japan. It engages in management of order placement. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Telexistence

Series A in 2018
TELEXISTENCE inc. provides robotics and cloud data services. It develops a production prototype, MODEL H, that uses remote control technologies utilizing the Telexistence technology, virtual reality (VR), telecommunication, cloud and haptics. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Minato-ku, Japan.

Securitize

Series A in 2018
Securitize, Inc. is a compliance platform that specializes in the issuance and management of digital securities. Founded in 2017 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of services for issuers, including document handling, investor communications, and accreditation. For investors, Securitize provides tools for wallet management, an investor dashboard, and token distribution. The platform enables eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities in various capital markets, including equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. Securitize is recognized as a registered transfer agent and is integrated with multiple regulated U.S. marketplaces, allowing it to facilitate compliant digital securities transactions. Additionally, the company offers KYC/AML and capital management services, ensuring a secure environment for both issuers and investors.

AwanTunai

Series A in 2018
AwanTunai is a fintech company based in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia, established in 2017. It focuses on transforming the banking landscape for micro merchants by providing them with access to mobile-based loans for working capital. Through its innovative mobile application, AwanTunai digitizes the traditional fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain, enabling online inventory ordering and facilitating digital payments for small and medium enterprises. The platform also connects borrowers with lenders, allowing Indonesian banks and multi-finance companies to offer affordable financing solutions. By supporting the financial needs of micro merchants and enhancing government initiatives, AwanTunai aims to improve the welfare of Indonesians who previously lacked access to conventional banking products.

Gastrograph

Series A in 2018
Gastrograph, developed by Analytical Flavor Systems, Inc., is an artificial intelligence platform designed for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the platform enables companies to gather real-time flavor data, detect and predict production flaws, and assess market fit. By moving beyond traditional tasting panels, Gastrograph employs a predictive flavor profile engine to evaluate how new products are likely to perform across various markets and demographic segments. This capability is particularly valuable in an industry characterized by high failure rates, as it helps food companies adapt to rapidly changing consumer preferences and optimize their product development processes. Through its innovative approach, Gastrograph supports packaged food companies in navigating the complexities of the modern marketplace.

Sonas

Series A in 2018
Sonas Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the planning, design, manufacturing, and sale of hardware and software solutions focused on sensing and measurement technologies. The company is developing "UNISONet," a wireless sensing technology aimed at enhancing the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure. This innovative solution seeks to improve upon existing mesh network technologies by integrating features such as power saving, multihop communication, time synchronization, lossless data collection, high-speed acquisition, and low-latency bidirectional communication, all simultaneously. By prioritizing high-quality wireless sensing, Sonas aims to establish itself as a fundamental component of modern societal infrastructure.

Source Defense

Series A in 2018
In an industry focused on detection, Source Defense provides websites with the first ever prevention technology for attacks of third-party origin. We are the first ever SAAS platform that allows a site owner to set and enforce permissions, receive real-time alerts and monitor third-party vendors' behavior on their site. By removing the security considerations from third-party integrations, we can save countless man-hours spent on tests and integrations, allowing sites to focus on generating revenues and new opportunities while keeping the site visitors safe and the site in high performance.

Base Food

Series A in 2018
BASE FOOD Inc. manufactures food products, such as pasta and spaghetti. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

UnaBiz

Series A in 2018
UnaBiz Pte Ltd is an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, with an additional office in Taipei, Taiwan. The company specializes in providing low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) services, notably through its partnership with SIGFOX. UnaBiz offers a range of affordable, energy-efficient products, including wireless infrastructure, IoT devices, and solutions for various sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, utilities, and building management. Its offerings encompass product design, manufacturing, and consulting services, enabling clients to implement solutions for smart metering, asset management, and tracking. The company has established itself as a key player in the IoT ecosystem, operating in 28 countries and focusing on scalability and ease of deployment in its solutions. UnaBiz has received ISO 9001:2015 certification for its design and connectivity services, further underscoring its commitment to quality and innovation in the IoT landscape.

StradVision

Series A in 2018
StradVision, Inc. specializes in developing perception algorithms for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in South Korea, Germany, India, Japan, and China, the company offers various products including SVNet External for external vehicle perception and SVNet Internal for monitoring driver and passenger status. StradVision's technology utilizes artificial intelligence and deep learning to enhance vehicle safety features such as lane detection, object recognition, and real-time environmental analysis. The firm also provides an Auto Labeling Tool for automatic annotation of key objects and road elements. With a strong emphasis on innovation, StradVision holds over 60 patents and has more than 150 pending, positioning itself as a significant player in the automotive technology sector, particularly in the transition towards autonomous driving solutions.

Balena

Series A in 2018
Balena is a complete set of tools for building, deploying, and managing fleets of connected IoT devices. It provides infrastructure and tools for fleet owners so they can focus on developing their applications and growing their fleets with as little friction as possible. Balena enables devices and their running services to be managed, monitored, and updated through the web dashboard or through its API, via the CLI and SDK. Balena was established in 2013.

Sense360

Series A in 2018
Sense360 develops mobile applications that enable developers to create relevant, personalized, and situationally-aware notifications using location, place, activity, context, and other phone sensory data. The company’s products enable applications to unlock this situational awareness. Sense360 is based in Culver City, California.

PATRA Japan

Venture Round in 2018
PATRA is a marketplace that sells multiple corporate brand products produced by influencers in addition to brands originating in-house. PATRA provides a trend media for women who sends the latest in girl trends, watched by more than one million women in the middle of Instagram.

GeoSpock

Series A in 2018
GeoSpock Limited develops data indexing platform, which provides analytics, builds insight, and enables predictions across space and time. The company's products include GeoSpock DB Discovery and GeoSpock DB Enterprise that offers cloud-based database service for all location tagged information and enables the user to carry out dynamic data fusion and query complex data for performance analytics. It powers any location based service from real time tracking of entire logistics fleets to local taxi finding application. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom with additional offices in Tokyo, Japan; and Singapore.

Cognitee

Series A in 2017
Cognitee Inc. develops and offers online brainstorming and decision-making software tools. It offers its products, which includes Discuss-Here Office, ViSummary, BrainPlots, and BrainPlots – Think Like TED. The company provides Discuss-Here Office, which includes an automation software. It offers ViSummary, which includes reports and summary. The company provides BrainPlots, which includes an application that points out errors and biases. It offers BrainPlots – Think Like TED, which includes an application that suggests advices for content through TED speakers. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Aspectiva

Series A in 2017
Aspectiva’s AI solution turns product Reviews into a smart shopping experience, helping online shoppers find the products that best fit their needs. Our unique NLP technology analyzes massive amounts of reviews and surfaces what people say about any product in any category to enable shoppers make informed decisions and buy with confidence.

Aspectiva

Series A in 2017
Aspectiva’s AI solution turns product Reviews into a smart shopping experience, helping online shoppers find the products that best fit their needs. Our unique NLP technology analyzes massive amounts of reviews and surfaces what people say about any product in any category to enable shoppers make informed decisions and buy with confidence.

Seismic

Series A in 2017
Seismic Holdings, Inc. engages in production and development of apparel with built-in flexible electric motors that help the wearer with everyday tasks. It was formerly known as Superflex, Inc. and changed its name to Seismic Holdings, Inc. in August 2016. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Menlo Park, California. Seismic Holdings, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SRI International, Inc.

Beer and Tech

Series A in 2017
Beer and Tech Inc. operates an e-commerce website to sell plants and flowers. The company also offers flower delivery services. Beer and Tech Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Saitama, Japan.

Bluzelle

Series A in 2017
Bluzelle Networks Pte Ltd. develops a decentralized, blockchain-based database platform that distributes data across many nodes, instead of storing all information in a centralized cloud system. It enables renting individuals' computer storage space to earn tokens while dApp developers use tokens to have their dApp's data stored and managed. It caters to software developers and enterprise software architects. Bluzelle Networks Pte Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is based in Singapore with additional office in Vancouver, Canada.

Popshoot

Venture Round in 2017
Popshoot is a development and operation of Pota coin."Peta Coin" is an app that predicts the price of bitcoin the next day. Anyone, from beginners to experienced cryptocurrencies, can easily learn about Bitcoin while playing.

4DReplay

Series A in 2017
4DReplay, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing advanced visual processing systems for creating dynamic, four-dimensional videos. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on producing time-slicing videos that deliver highlights from any time and angle with exceptional detail. Its innovative technology integrates a network of 4K cameras and user-friendly video editing software, allowing for multi-angle and time-sliced video production across various sectors, including professional sports, commercials, and entertainment. This system enables clients to remotely control and synchronize high-speed visual processing, facilitating an enhanced viewing experience that allows audiences to access video content from multiple perspectives on mobile devices.

ARAYA

Series A in 2017
ARAYA Brain Imaging, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions, focusing on a combination of neuroscience and information science. Founded in 2013, ARAYA offers a range of services centered around deep learning technologies, including real-time image recognition and neuro-based marketing. The company provides NeuroProfile, a web-based tool for personalized neuroprediction based on anatomical brain scans, as well as support for MRI analysis and big data analysis. Additionally, ARAYA develops tools and software for brain imaging analysis. Its proprietary deep learning compression technology enhances the efficiency of AI algorithms while maintaining high accuracy, positioning ARAYA at the forefront of next-generation artificial intelligence that aims to bridge the gap towards artificial consciousness.

Seismic

Series A in 2017
Seismic Holdings, Inc. engages in production and development of apparel with built-in flexible electric motors that help the wearer with everyday tasks. It was formerly known as Superflex, Inc. and changed its name to Seismic Holdings, Inc. in August 2016. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Menlo Park, California. Seismic Holdings, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SRI International, Inc.

LOGIC

Venture Round in 2017
LOGIC Co., Ltd., founded in 1995 and based in Japan, specializes in developing software solutions for the medical and healthcare sectors. The company's primary product, Care-wing, serves as an application for managing visiting nursing care services, enabling caregivers to efficiently track and record care activities through their smartphones. Care-wing not only facilitates the automatic generation of care records but also provides valuable resources, including informative columns and regular seminars for care providers. LOGIC is committed to enhancing information security and has acquired the Privacy Mark to ensure the protection of personal information.

Peerspace

Series A in 2017
PeerSpace, Inc. operates a marketplace for companies and individuals looking for short-term work spaces. Its platform enables users to search, message, and book various spaces, which include corporate and private event spaces, photo studios, artist spaces, conference rooms, industrial-chic event spaces, daylight photo studios, video sound stage and photography studios, production studios, converted warehouses, train stations, photo and video spaces, sports car museum event spaces, and courtyards. It serves customers in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Austin, and Chicago. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.