Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 1974, specializing in seed, development stage, and start-up investments. The firm focuses primarily on the Japanese market, investing in sectors such as healthcare, biotechnology, information technology, electronics, and high technology. Mitsubishi UFJ Capital actively participates in investment syndications for Japanese investments and aims to support companies with relevance to the Japanese market. The firm operates additional offices in Osaka and Nagoya, enhancing its reach within Japan. It manages several venture capital funds, including those targeting drug discovery and life sciences.

Takashi Hasegawa

Managing Director

Yoshirou Matsuoka

Managing Director

445 past transactions

Vark

Series C in 2023
ActEvolve develops Blitz Freak, a multi virtual reality game. It began operation in 2017, with its headquarters in Tokyo in Japan.

AnyMind Group

Series D in 2022
AnyMind Group is an organization that is transforming industries through artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, AnyMind Group is the parent company of AdAsia Holdings, TalentMind and CastingAsia. In the marketing industry, end-to-end solutions by companies under the AnyMind Group span influencer marketing, programmatic and digital advertising, and publisher monetization. For the human resource industry, AnyMind group’s TalentMind provides human resource and recruitment professionals with an AI-driven recruitment optimization platform to make hiring more efficient and smart. AnyMind Group aims to power businesses and professionals with a suite of AI-based solutions, enabling them to easily achieve greater scale and efficiency within and across departments.

LegalForce

Series D in 2022
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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.

Aculys Pharma

Series B in 2022
Accuris Pharma is a pharmaceutical company that aims to develop innovative and superior medical methods and deliver them to patients.

QunaSys

Series B in 2022
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.

matsuri technologies

Series C in 2022
Matsuri Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing innovative solutions for the vacation rental market. The company offers a vacation rental tool designed to assist in the management and promotion of various rental properties, including company-owned houses and short-term rentals. One of its key products, m2m Systems, serves as an Airbnb management platform that enables business operators to efficiently manage their listings, communicate with guests, automate check-ins, and provide customer service. By collaborating with real estate brokerages, Matsuri Technologies aims to enhance the rental experience and streamline operations for property owners and managers.

Rege Nephro

Venture Round in 2022
Rege Nephro Co., Ltd. engages in the research and development, production, and marketing of renal disease therapeutics using nephron progenitor cells. It also produces kidney organoids capable of nephrotoxicity screening for drug discovery in applied research. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.

Biophilia

Venture Round in 2021
Biophilia is a company specializing in pet-related, consulting business, internet service business, and consignment development business. The company was established in August 2017 and is based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Infostellar

Series B in 2021
Infostellar Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing cloud-based communication solutions for satellite operators. The company offers StellarStation, a modular platform that allows ground station owners to monetize their surplus capacity while enabling satellite operators to connect with satellites using a diverse range of antennas globally, all through a single interface. By facilitating the sharing of satellite antennas during idle periods, Infostellar helps reduce operational costs and enhance transmission time, thereby improving the quality of service for satellite operators. Additionally, Infostellar provides tools such as Ground Station Search and Makesat, further streamlining the satellite communication process.

Style Port

Venture Round in 2021
Style Port Inc. is a Nagoya-based company established in 2017 that specializes in virtual reality (VR) preview systems using artificial intelligence technology. Its flagship product, Roov, is an Internet VR platform designed to assist real estate agents in marketing properties and enabling potential buyers to visualize interiors effectively. Roov can generate 3D modeling data from computer-aided design (CAD) data, even for properties that are still under construction. For existing properties, users can enhance the VR experience by removing personal items and furniture through a scanning survey. The platform is accessible on general terminals and web browsers, utilizing Style Port's proprietary development engine to facilitate features such as walkthroughs, furniture placement simulations, and indoor measurements.

Luxonus

Series B in 2021
Luxonus is a product development of a new imaging device using optical ultrasonic technology.

GEXVal

Series B in 2021
GEXVal Inc. engages in research and development of drugs targeting intractable/rare diseases and related operations. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Fujisawa, Japan.

Grace imaging

Venture Round in 2021
Grace Imaging specializes in advanced fatigue measurement services that utilize lactate sensing in sweat and MRI technologies. The company has developed a device designed to measure lactic acid concentration in sweat, allowing for precise fatigue analysis. By integrating sweat lactate sensors and MRI techniques, Grace Imaging offers users insights into exercise load and muscle changes, enhancing the understanding of athletic performance and recovery.

Trustdock

Funding Round in 2021
Trustdock is a platform for identity confirmation API service in Japan. You can outsource KYC / identity confirmation via online API, complying with various laws including criminal profit transfer prevention law, antique sales law, cell phone fraud prevention use law etc. It can be used with any ID service regardless of business type, such as matching to FinTech, shared eco, etc.

CraftBank

Seed Round in 2021
CraftBank, Inc. operates an online platform that connects constructors with a network of approximately 22,000 specialty contractors, representing a 10% market coverage. Founded as a startup, CraftBank facilitates collaboration and project management within the construction industry. The company successfully completed a Management BuyOut in April 2021, positioning itself for further growth and innovation in its services. Based in Japan, CraftBank aims to streamline the construction process by leveraging technology to enhance relationships and efficiency among contractors.

Life is Beautiful

Venture Round in 2021
Life is Beautiful develops iOS and Android mobile apps, web apps, and Facebook apps. The company’s portfolio of services includes development and consultation with Natural Language Processing, smartphone app development, social app development, web service development, UI/UX design, character design, and consultation. Life is Beautiful was founded on September 29, 2010, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Canly

Venture Round in 2021
Canly, developed by Leretto Co., Ltd., is a solution designed to manage store accounts on social networking services, including Google My Business and Facebook. Founded in 2018 and based in Meguro, Japan, the company also offers consulting services aimed at optimizing market engagement. Canly focuses on enhancing the online presence of businesses through effective management of their social media accounts, thereby supporting their marketing and advertising efforts.

Wired Beans Inc.

Venture Round in 2021
Wired Beans Inc. manufactures and sells glasses, furniture, and miscellaneous goods. It also engaged in the development and operation of E-commerce site. The company sells its products through showrooms, as well as online. Wired Beans Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Sendai, Japan .

Rehab

Series C in 2021
Rehab for Japan Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for nursing care facilities. Established in 2016, the company focuses on developing a unique rehabilitation platform specifically designed for day service operations. Through its cloud support services, Rehab for Japan aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of rehabilitation processes in nursing care establishments, addressing the growing demand for innovative healthcare solutions in the region.

Axelspace

Series C in 2021
Axelspace is a startup company developing businesses in the microsatellite field. Axelspace plans to construct a monitoring platform to cover the entire globe on a daily basis at extremely low cost.

GiXo Ltd.

Venture Round in 2021
GiXo Ltd. is a Tokyo-based consulting firm established in 2012 that specializes in marketing solutions through the application of technology and big data analytics. The company focuses on providing analysis support services to address business challenges, employing data-informed methodologies to enhance decision-making processes. GiXo engages in research and development of various consulting services and tools, leveraging advanced analytics to deliver tailored solutions that meet the needs of its clients.

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.

Asobica

Venture Round in 2021
Asobica, Inc. is a Japan-based company focused on the planning, development, and management of internet-based business solutions. The company operates a platform known as "fever," which issues community coins to foster user engagement and activate communities. Asobica aims to enhance customer loyalty and promote sustainable corporate growth through its user community-building software, which includes tools for knowledge sharing, customer relationship management, and data analysis. By leveraging technology and the internet, Asobica seeks to transform traditional industries and create engaging experiences that resonate with users, all while addressing the challenges of user retention and maximizing lifetime value.

Cake.jp

Venture Round in 2021
Cake.jp Co., Ltd. owns and operates online cake delivery portal. The company delivers cake for individual birthdays, anniversary celebrations, corporate events, parties, and welfare. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Mira Robotics

Funding Round in 2021
Mira Robotics, Inc. designs and develops RaaS (Robot as a Service) platform which provides robot development, robot intelligence, and cloud collaboration services. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Kawasaki City, Japan.

Sixty Percent

Venture Round in 2021
Sixty Percent is an overseas fashion mail order site that collects street brands from various countries and transmits asian fashion.

Tribal Media House

Venture Round in 2021
Provider of digital marketing services intended to ignite customers' passion. The company's services are engaged in a wide range of activities, from marketing support for major companies to the development and provision of tools related to social media, enabling customers with total support for solving problems regardless of method.

Alviere

Series A in 2021
Developer of an embedded finance platform designed to empower brands to offer financial services to their customers. The company's software and services give businesses a flexible framework to launch new financial service lines of business aimed at increasing profits, enabling customer relationships and insights, and increasing customer satisfaction and retention.

DAIZ

Series B in 2021
DAIZ Inc. engages in the production and supply of plant-based meat. It offers food soybean-derived functional substances. The company was founded in 2015 and is based Kumamoto, Japan.

obniz

Series A in 2021
CambrianRobotics inc. provides hardware cloud services and electrical circuits. It offers obniz, a development board for IoT that controls electrical parts through Wi-Fi via the Internet; Ai robot kit is AI beginner that lets the user to start robot programming with smartphone; Iot home kit for starting IoT; and DIY electronics kits. The company’s products are used in electronics education, IoT, and AI. Its products are available its online store; and stores. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

LegalForce

Series C in 2021
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Alchemedicine

Series A in 2021
Alchemedicine is a company focused on drug discovery aimed at addressing diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Utilizing unique technologies and innovative approaches, Alchemedicine develops new drug candidates even in challenging areas where traditional drug discovery may struggle. The company’s services are designed to expedite the process of bringing effective medications to patients, ensuring that new treatments are available as quickly as possible. Through its commitment to advancing medical solutions, Alchemedicine plays a vital role in the fight against diseases that lack adequate therapeutic options.

Latona

Series A in 2021
Latona, Inc. is engage in micro finance, innovating core technologies underneath front end experience. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Epsilon Molecular Engineering Inc. is a biotechnology research and development company based in Saitama, Japan. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in drug discovery and development, focusing on antibodies and peptides. In addition to its core research and development activities, Epsilon Molecular Engineering provides contracted research services in biotechnology, consulting, and bioinformatics information management.

nCino

Post in 2020
nCino, Inc. is a software-as-a-service company that provides cloud-based applications specifically designed for financial institutions both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, nCino's operating system encompasses a range of services, including customer relationship management, loan origination, account opening, and deposit account management. The platform is tailored for various sectors within banking, such as commercial banking, small business lending, retail banking, and asset finance. It enhances operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and transparency through integrated solutions for business process management, loan lifecycle management, and document management. By delivering these comprehensive services, nCino aims to improve profitability and productivity across all organizational levels and lines of business in financial institutions.

nCino K.K.

Venture Round in 2020
Developer of a cloud-based integrated lending platform designed to let users realize a comprehensive banking experience. The company's integrated banking platform provides efficiency, visualization, profitability, and regulatory compliance for all of the bank's business units, from customer communication to banking, and key operations such as lending and account opening, enabling clients to improve profitability, efficiency, transparency, and compliance with regulations.

APB Japan

Venture Round in 2020
APB Co., Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the research, development, manufacture, and sales of advanced lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on creating next-generation lithium-ion and all-polymer batteries designed to address existing challenges in battery technology. Through its innovative approach, APB aims to enhance battery performance and reliability, catering to various sectors that require efficient energy storage solutions.

Cocon

Venture Round in 2020
Cocon, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in cybersecurity and crowdsourcing services. Originally known as Panda Graphics, the company rebranded in May 2015. Cocon provides a range of consulting services focused on internet security, utilizing advanced technologies to protect data and enhance security diagnostics for various sectors, including connected cars and industrial control systems. Additionally, Cocon offers a crowdsourcing platform for animation production and voice work, as well as motion production services and development solutions for motion capture technology. Through its diverse offerings, Cocon aims to support businesses in operating efficiently while safeguarding their information security.

G NEXT

Venture Round in 2020
G NEXT is an Information Technology based company.

unilabo

Series B in 2020
unilabo, Inc. owns and operates a business to business (B2B) ordering platform. It offers search service for suppliers. It also provides characteristics, achievements, and services of suppliers, subcontractors, and outsourcers; and information and price quotes. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

GHELIA

Venture Round in 2020
Ghelia Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing integrated AI solutions for business operations. The company offers innovative products such as Deep Station, a deep learning hardware, and Deep Analyzer, a software designed for advanced learning applications. Ghelia's mission is to make deep learning technology accessible and user-friendly, enabling a wide range of users to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence in their daily lives and work environments. By creating a comprehensive AI platform that encompasses both operating systems and hardware, Ghelia aims to facilitate the adoption of AI across various sectors.

A*Quantum

Series A in 2020
A*Quantum is a company focused on developing software for quantum computing. By harnessing the unique capabilities of quantum mechanics, the company aims to create advanced solutions that can address complex problems more efficiently than traditional computing methods. Their work involves leveraging quantum algorithms to enhance computational power across various applications, potentially transforming industries that rely on data processing and analysis. A*Quantum's efforts contribute to the growing field of quantum technology, which holds promise for significant advancements in sectors such as finance, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.

Tsubame BHB

Funding Round in 2020
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in researching, developing, manufacturing, and supplying on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. The company focuses on innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of ammonia production, thereby contributing to various industrial applications. Tsubame BHB aims to meet the growing demand for ammonia in a way that aligns with environmental standards and supports the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Japan Data Science Consortium Co. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics. Founded in 2014, it offers a range of services including demand forecasting, predictive maintenance, digital transformation, optical character recognition, and image recognition. The company focuses on providing solutions tailored to the medical, education, and retail sectors, aiming to facilitate significant profit impact through comprehensive consulting. JDSC supports clients from system construction to corporate process transformation, ensuring the effective integration of AI technologies into their operations.

ookami, inc.

Venture Round in 2020
Ookami, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in sporting entertainment solutions. The company has developed Player!, a social sports entertainment platform that enables users to engage with their favorite sports teams, join fan communities, and access real-time game updates. Through its innovative approach, Ookami aims to enhance the sports experience by integrating social interaction with advanced technology. Additionally, the company offers various technology solutions, focusing on financial services software, application and communication software, software as a service, and online social networking services.

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.

Vitaars Inc.

Venture Round in 2020
Vitaars Inc. is a company based in Ashiya, Japan, specializing in emergency and intensive care services. It offers a unique service known as T-ICU, which allows intensive care physicians and specialists to provide round-the-clock advice to healthcare professionals in the field. This remote support is facilitated through data shared by on-site physicians and nurses, ensuring that patients receive timely and expert care during critical situations. By leveraging technology and medical expertise, Vitaars Inc. enhances the quality of intensive care delivery, addressing urgent medical needs efficiently.

Vitaars Inc.

Seed Round in 2020
Vitaars Inc. is a company based in Ashiya, Japan, specializing in emergency and intensive care services. It offers a unique service known as T-ICU, which allows intensive care physicians and specialists to provide round-the-clock advice to healthcare professionals in the field. This remote support is facilitated through data shared by on-site physicians and nurses, ensuring that patients receive timely and expert care during critical situations. By leveraging technology and medical expertise, Vitaars Inc. enhances the quality of intensive care delivery, addressing urgent medical needs efficiently.

Periotherapia

Series B in 2020
Periotherapia is a Drug discovery business with triple negative breast cancer as the first indication. Periotherapia aims to selectively inhibit only ASV that is involved in pathogenesis without inhibiting physiological ASV in chronic diseases such as cancer, heart failure, arteriosclerosis, renal failure, and diabetic retinopathy. is.

MENOU

Seed Round in 2020
Menou Inc. is engage in AI introduction and technology services business. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Subsclife Inc.

Series B in 2020
Subsclife Inc. rents and sells furniture online. It offers sofas, chairs, tables, desks, storage furniture, kitchen storage products, TV boards, beds, dressers, rug cushions, interior goods, and office furniture. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Subsclife Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Kamarq Holdings PTE.LTD.

CellAxia

Series B in 2020
CellAxia Inc. engages in development of cell therapy drugs. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

SImount

Corporate Round in 2020
SImount is a database management system platform that connects all data such as Excel, CSV, PDF. Moreover, It can utilize all the data related to business, leading to higher business efficiency and higher sales.

Regional Fish

Series A in 2020
Regional Fish Inc. produces and sells seeds and seedlings based on genome technology. It offers genome edited food. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.

WARPSPACE

Venture Round in 2020
WARPSPACE Inc. is a space technology company based in Tsukuba, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in designing and developing satellite modules and ground system instruments. It provides communication infrastructure services for low Earth orbit satellites, which include on-demand ground station services, intersatellite communication infrastructure, and portable ground station solutions. WARPSPACE originated from a satellite development project at the University of Tsukuba, where its team worked for five years prior to the company’s establishment.

IB

Seed Round in 2020
IB Inc. is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2018. It specializes in developing applications that facilitate the management of insurance policies. The company's platform enables users to oversee multiple insurance policies simultaneously and offers reminders for premium payments, helping to ensure that users do not miss important insurance claims. Through its innovative approach, IB Inc. aims to enhance the efficiency of insurance management for its clients.

DiscGenics

Series C in 2020
DiscGenics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, focused on developing advanced spinal stem cell therapeutics for treating diseases of the intervertebral disc. The company specializes in utilizing allogeneic therapeutic progenitor cells, which are partially differentiated adult stem cells derived from the intervertebral disc, to address degenerative disc disease. By employing a tissue engineering platform, DiscGenics offers an innovative alternative to existing treatment methods aimed at alleviating pain and restoring function in patients with spinal conditions. Founded in 2007, the company also contributes to the scientific community through the publication of research findings.

Brandit

Seed Round in 2020
Brandit Co., Ltd. engages in D2C brand and D2C solution business. The company offers in-house production/D2C brand deployment services; and develops and provides B2B solutions that provide one-stop services from production to logistics. Its activities include EC operation, product production, logistics business, advertising agency, and PR business. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

toridori

Series A in 2020
Toridori Inc. engages in providing marketing services to individuals, small, and medium-sized enterprises. It offers social networking services (SNS), support services, feedback, and the latest information on influencer marketing. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

J-Pharma

Series D in 2020
J-Pharma Co., Ltd. develops therapeutics and diagnostic agents for treatment of cancer. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Yokohama, Japan.

Blue Innovation

Venture Round in 2020
Blue Innovation Co., Ltd. engages in developing coastal monitoring systems using drones, creating optimized drones and their components and applications. It provides services including security, indoor inspection, education & safety, entertainment, and logistics based on its infrastructure platform. The company’s platform enables cooperation and coordination of multiple drones, and is the backbone for all solution service of the company. Blue innovation Co., Ltd. was founded in 1999 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Hackazouk

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

Ginkan

Series A in 2020
GINKAN is the managing company of SynchroLife, the world's first restaurant recommendation platform where users and can earn cryptocurrency token rewards for dining out and posting restaurant reviews. GINKAN was selected for Plug and Play Japan Batch 1 in the fintech category and we won for best domestic fintech company and won the audience award at the Plug and Play Japan Batch 1 EXPO (Demo Day) in September 2018. GINKAN was also selected for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s MUFG Digital Accelerator’s Batch 4 and won the Grand Prix, Audience Award, and AWS Award in a triple win on their demo day on July 26, 2019.

Mira Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
Mira Robotics, Inc. designs and develops RaaS (Robot as a Service) platform which provides robot development, robot intelligence, and cloud collaboration services. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Kawasaki City, Japan.

DAIZ

Series A in 2020
DAIZ Inc. engages in the production and supply of plant-based meat. It offers food soybean-derived functional substances. The company was founded in 2015 and is based Kumamoto, Japan.

Taranis

Series C in 2020
Taranis is a leading precision agriculture intelligence platform that uses sophisticated computer vision, data science and deep learning algorithms to effectively monitor fields. The system enables farmers to make informed decisions by detecting early symptoms of weeds, uneven emergence, nutrient deficiencies, disease or insect infestations, water damage and machinery problems. Overseeing millions of acres of farmland in Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine and the United States, Taranis gives farmers the tools to address issues in real-time, increasing yields and cutting costs. Taranis employs over 100 people worldwide and is headquartered in San Francisco with subsidiaries in Israel, Argentina and Brazil.

Infostellar

Convertible Note in 2020
Infostellar Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing cloud-based communication solutions for satellite operators. The company offers StellarStation, a modular platform that allows ground station owners to monetize their surplus capacity while enabling satellite operators to connect with satellites using a diverse range of antennas globally, all through a single interface. By facilitating the sharing of satellite antennas during idle periods, Infostellar helps reduce operational costs and enhance transmission time, thereby improving the quality of service for satellite operators. Additionally, Infostellar provides tools such as Ground Station Search and Makesat, further streamlining the satellite communication process.

AppBrew Inc.

Series C in 2020
AppBrew Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing LIPS, a mobile application designed for users to share and read authentic reviews on a variety of beauty products, including cosmetics, nail care, personal care, and hair care items from different brands. This platform facilitates informed purchasing decisions by providing a space for users to exchange experiences and insights related to personal care products.

Jinjib

Seed Round in 2020
Jinjib Co Ltd is an education-focused company that provides employment support services and human resources development for high school students and graduates. The company aims to facilitate the transition from education to the workforce by offering resources and guidance tailored to the needs of young individuals entering the job market. Through its services, Jinjib helps students enhance their employability skills and connect with potential employers, thereby fostering a smoother integration into professional environments.

tiem factory

Venture Round in 2020
tiem factory is a developer of ultra-light transparent insulation material intended to be used as a thermal insulation material. The company's ultra-light transparent insulation material can be made without using supercritical dryer, enabling its clients to receive insulation material composed of air.

Nupp1

Series A in 2020
Nupp1 Co., Ltd. develops Nupp1 Fit, an application that matches owners of facilities, including fitness gym, bouldering, swimming pools, trampoline, oxygen capsules, and golf areas who want to share the idle time of these facilities with users who want to access them. The application allows users to access the facilities on a minute by minute basis by registering on the application, without the need for membership registration and payment for each such facilities. It also provides Eats Meets, an application that provides personalized meal management, diet planning, and progress report to the users. Nupp1 Co., Ltd. was formerly known as Llotheo Co., Ltd. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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.

LegalForce

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

Theoria

Seed Round in 2020
Theoria, Inc. operates finance consulting question and answer site Okane answer. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Roxx

Series B in 2020
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in job placement services for musicians. Established in 2013 and formerly known as Scouter Inc. until its rebranding in July 2019, the company operates various products, including Back Check, a reference check service, and SARDINE, a cloud job database. ROXX focuses on facilitating career opportunities for musicians through its innovative platform and services, contributing to the development and operation of a comprehensive career platform tailored to the unique needs of the music industry.

VAAK

Venture Round in 2020
VAAK Inc. develops artificial intelligence (AI) based software for security, automation, and analysis. It offers VAAK EYE, retail store support software that analyzes images of security cameras, detects dubious behavior, and notifies in real-time for shoplifting prevention and VAAKPAY, an integrated artificial solution (AI) solution for operational automation, fraud reduction, and in-store analysis. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

AWL, Inc.

Series A in 2020
AWL, Inc. develops and provides artificial intelligence-based camera solutions for the retail sector. The company develops artificial intelligence-based devices such as AWL BOX that converts existing security cameras into AI and provides solutions for store operations and AWL Lite that can be installed and used on smart phones to monitor retail store operations. AWL, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Chiyoda, Japan.

NEO CAREER

Venture Round in 2020
Neo Career Co., LTD. owns and operates an online mid-career and new graduate recruitment site. The company offers doctor and nurse recruitment and temporary staff placement, including office workers, sales people, call center workers, caregivers, and childcare workers. It also offers recruitment service outsourcing and education and training services. Neo Career Co., LTD. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Shinjuku, Japan. It has additional offices in Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and China.

Caulis Inc.

Venture Round in 2020
Caulis Inc. is a cybersecurity startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. The company specializes in designing and developing Fraud Alert, an open security platform that detects fraud and identity theft by analyzing users' online behavior. Through this platform, Caulis Inc. has created a risk detection engine capable of protecting users from malicious access, enhancing security across various devices.

Architek

Series B in 2020
ArchiTek is a company focused on circuit design for embedded systems, with a particular emphasis on high-level architecture design. It develops artificial intelligence and image-processing digital circuits aimed at enhancing the productivity of data storage, processing, and analysis. ArchiTek's technology enables computers to sense and interpret their environments in dynamic conditions, offering clients low-cost, high-performance AI chips tailored for embedded applications.

Remohab

Venture Round in 2020
Remohab Corporation designs remote telemedicine for patients with rehabilitation. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Suita City, Japan.

Save Medical Corp.

Seed Round in 2020
Save Medical Corporation designs and develops an unit programmed medical software to assist treatment of lifestyle-related diseases through a behavior change of a patient. The company's software reduces personnel shortage for the medical industry. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

LINK-US

Series B in 2020
LINK-US Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures ultrasonic complex vibration bonding equipment. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Yokohama, 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.

Showcase Gig

Venture Round in 2020
Showcase Gig is a developer of a mobile platform designed for planning and development of digital services. The company's platform provides smartphone applications for next-generation IoT stores and a customer relationship management suite for small sized retailers, enabling users to use mobile wallet feature for credit card payment before picking up a product at shops.

Piezo Studio

Series A in 2019
Piezo Studio Inc. is a company based in Sendai, Japan, specializing in the design, development, and pre-production of electronic devices. Founded in 2014, Piezo Studio focuses on creating products such as resonators, sensing devices, and material filters intended for low-power wireless communications. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides cut and polish services for crystals, as well as consulting and material evaluation services to support material development.

Numab

Series B in 2019
Numab Therapeutics AG is a biotechnology company based in Wädenswil, Switzerland, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing antibody-based therapeutics aimed at treating severe diseases, including cancer and chronic inflammation. Numab utilizes a unique plug-and-play platform that enhances the predictability of the drug discovery process, allowing for the efficient creation of multispecific biotherapeutics. Its research pipeline encompasses various therapeutic areas, including inflammatory bowel disease, immuno-oncology, autoimmunity, and inflammation.

GRCS

Venture Round in 2019
GRCS Inc., previously known as NANAROQ Inc., is a Japan-based company established in March 2005 that specializes in security risk management. The firm offers Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions designed to help organizations visualize and manage risks effectively. By leveraging information technology, GRCS aims to enhance the optimization of corporate regulations and align them with societal standards, thereby enabling businesses to navigate the complexities of risk management more efficiently.