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

Fumio Sugasawa

Executive Director

Ryuichi Yasuoka

Deputy President

Past deals in Early Venture Stage

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TNAX Biopharma

Series A in 2019
TNAX Biopharma is a developer of pharmaceuticals drugs intended to improve the quality of life of patients.The company provides novel antibody therapeutics for unmet medical needs of patients with intractable diseases, thus providing patients therapeutics around the world through drug discovery innovation.

Luxonus

Series A in 2019
Luxonus is a product development of a new imaging device using optical ultrasonic technology.

Epsilon Molecular Engineering

Venture Round in 2019
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.

AuB

Series A in 2019
AuB, Inc. research and develops supplement, food, and beverages for improved intestinal environment of athletes. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Chuo, Japan.

HoloLab

Venture Round in 2019
HoloLab Inc. is a company based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in the research and development of virtual and augmented reality software, focusing on creating mixed-reality systems. These systems aim to innovate computing styles and experiences by seamlessly integrating real and virtual environments. HoloLab's technology enables clients to automatically convert design data from three-dimensional products, enhancing user interaction and visualization. Through its advanced platforms, the company seeks to redefine how users engage with digital content and improve the overall experience in various applications.

SOLAIRO

Series A in 2019
SOLAIRO, INC. develops and offers fashion coordinate application and e-commerce portal under the name "PRIMODE". The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Vark

Series A in 2019
ActEvolve develops Blitz Freak, a multi virtual reality game. It began operation in 2017, with its headquarters in Tokyo in Japan.

Asilla

Series A in 2019
Asilla, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based image and video analysis. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asilla offers an image recognition application programming interface (API) that includes advanced features such as AI-OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and the Asilla Image Recognition (AIR) platform. These services enable users to convert images and videos into actionable information, facilitating tasks such as human behavior recognition and the digitization of text data. Asilla's platform is also equipped with capabilities for censoring inappropriate online content, which includes detecting copyright violations and obscene material. Additionally, the company provides a vehicle recognition AI that can identify the manufacturer and model of vehicles from images.

Babel

Series A in 2019
Babel, Inc., founded on August 25, 2017, and based in Japan, focuses on the development of a video advertising platform aimed at enhancing marketing strategies for businesses. The company specializes in smartphone video-based advertising, allowing users to create and distribute meaningful media that effectively reaches target audiences. By offering innovative marketing options, Babel enables companies to engage in digital marketing and leverage their own media production capabilities. The organization is also committed to expanding its presence globally, reflecting its ambition to influence the video media landscape on an international scale.

LegalForce

Series A in 2019
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Emimen

Venture Round in 2018
Emimen Co., Ltd., established in 2010 and based in Osaka, Japan, specializes in providing consultation services for senior care facilities. The company focuses on helping families find appropriate living arrangements for their elderly members, offering a range of options that include paid nursing homes, residential-type nursing homes, and elderly care homes. Emimen is dedicated to supporting the elderly and their loved ones through its senior life support projects and long-term care facility consulting. Additionally, the company is involved in LGBT recruitment, further demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity. By leveraging its expertise, Emimen assists families in navigating the complexities of senior housing, ensuring that they can make informed decisions based on their specific needs and circumstances.

TNAX Biopharma

Series A in 2018
TNAX Biopharma is a developer of pharmaceuticals drugs intended to improve the quality of life of patients.The company provides novel antibody therapeutics for unmet medical needs of patients with intractable diseases, thus providing patients therapeutics around the world through drug discovery innovation.

Vark

Series A in 2018
ActEvolve develops Blitz Freak, a multi virtual reality game. It began operation in 2017, with its headquarters in Tokyo in Japan.

Desamis

Series A in 2018
Desamis Co., Ltd. is a company based in Koto, Japan, founded in 2016, that specializes in agricultural technology. The firm designs and develops a bovine behavior monitoring system called U-motion, which focuses on analyzing various data related to cattle, such as feeding, drinking, rumination, and movement. This system helps detect abnormalities and potential health issues in livestock, including signs of estrus, delivery, and mobility difficulties. While Desamis is primarily recognized for its contributions to the agricultural sector, it is also involved in the consumer electronics market.

AI inside

Venture Round in 2018
AI inside Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence software development, particularly in optical character recognition (OCR) services. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive AI OCR platform known as the DX suite. This technology aims to convert various forms of information into digital data, facilitating the digital transformation of society. By leveraging advanced algorithms, AI inside contributes to the development of a more digitized environment, enhancing the accessibility and usability of information in various sectors.

GEXVal

Series A in 2018
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.

Trillium Secure

Series A in 2018
Trillium provides in-vehicle cybersecurity protection for connected vehicles.

Kamui Pharma

Venture Round in 2018
Kamui Pharma, Inc. is a drug discovery startup from Asahikawa Medical University, focused on probiotic medicine.

MEDCARE

Series A in 2018
MEDCARE, Inc. develops a telemedicine platform for health insurance associations. The company's platform, DoctorsCrowd focuses on lifestyle-related diseases. The platform can be used by the patients via smartphones and wearable devices for the purpose of reducing medication. MEDCARE, Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Architek

Series A in 2018
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.

Lily MedTech

Series A in 2018
Lily MedTech Inc. develops and manufactures medical device including ultrasound diagnostic imaging equipment for breast cancer. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Bonx

Series A in 2018
BONX Inc. plans, designs, and develops wearable devices. The company offers BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece with music, calls, and group-talks snowboarding, cycling, SUP, and fishing sports persons. It sells its products online. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

LINK-US

Venture Round in 2018
LINK-US Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures ultrasonic complex vibration bonding equipment. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Yokohama, Japan.

EdiGENE Inc.

Series A in 2017
EdiGENE Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing therapeutics for genetic disorders. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages its proprietary technologies, including clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and guide nucleotide directed modulation (GNDM), to create innovative treatments. EdiGENE's focus is on addressing unmet medical needs through its advanced therapeutic solutions, supported by a strong foundation of intellectual property licensed from the University of Tokyo.

AI CROSS

Venture Round in 2017
AI CROSS is an internet company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help enterprises communicate through mobile with their customers. AI CROSS is also a leading messaging service provider in Japan – The company has been providing 2-way SMS service since SMS interconnection between carriers has started here. It offers carrier direct connection to all major carriers in Japan. Combining its high-quality route with our expertise in messaging in Japan, they've got range of customers including SMS aggregators, app providers, finance, HR, and so on. AOS Mobile is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Chordia Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Chordia Therapeutics is a clinical-stage bioventure based in Fujisawa, Japan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in the research and development of oncology drugs, focusing on creating novel therapies for cancers that have high unmet medical needs. Chordia Therapeutics is dedicated to delivering first-in-class cancer treatments to patients as swiftly as possible, addressing gaps in current therapeutic options in the oncology field.

Crowd Realty

Series A in 2017
Crowd Realty, Inc. operates a crowdfunding platform focused on real estate assets and loans backed by real estate in Japan and internationally. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company facilitates stable, mid- to long-term funding solutions for commercial real estate and privately led urban development projects, including the renovation and revitalization of underutilized properties. The platform serves as an investment marketplace, enabling businesses and investors to realize their ideas in a changing urban landscape.

Modulim

Series A in 2017
Modulim is a leader in a breakthrough technology in tissue and vascular assessment,called, spatial frequency domain imaging or SFDI. Powered by SFDI, our Clarifi Imaging System helps identify patients at risk of complications such as diabetic foot ulcers and amputations due to potential compromised circulation so clinicians can provide more timely intervention and save patients' limbs and lives.

iQPS

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

Cozre

Venture Round in 2017
Cozre the outing and the lessons of the babies and children, to solve the problem of child-rearing.

Veritas In Silico

Venture Round in 2017
Veritas In Silico is a start-up to research and sales of pharmaceuticals.Veritas In Silico, target partial structures in messenger RNA (mRNA) by exploring the true form of RNA, the origin of life, based on in silico (computer-based computational science) technology Established a drug discovery system with a completely new concept.This mRNA-targeted drug has the potential to be applied to any disease, including those for which it has been difficult to develop therapeutic drugs using conventional protein-based drug discovery. Therefore, it is expected to be a favorite for next-generation drug discovery that will cause a paradigm shift in the pharmaceutical industry.

Mobilus

Venture Round in 2017
Mobilus Corporationis a Communication Tech Company that transforms communication with AI. We provide communication platforms that have been adopted by major carriers and SIer companies, and develop communication solutions that utilize mobile and artificial intelligence.

PIALA

Venture Round in 2017
PIALA Inc. provides marketing services in Asia. It offers a range of services, such as marketing, event, system/apps development, design, etc., as well as develops various services as a general support for its clients, such as solution for real/Web media, big data analysis, and consultation. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Seak

Series A in 2017
Seak Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in agricultural technology through its platform called Leap. Founded in 2014, Seak focuses on the development of farmland and the construction of facilities aimed at enhancing agricultural practices. The company also provides innovative cultivation technologies to improve efficiency and productivity in the farming sector. By connecting agricultural producers with consumers, Seak plays a crucial role in the food supply chain, facilitating the purchasing and distribution of vegetables.

Hmcomm

Series A in 2016
Hmcomm Co. Ltd. develops a voice recognition cloud AI platform for speech recognition processing, natural language processing, and automatic summarization processing. The company provides research, development, and sale services for speech recognition engine; and IoT device oriented FOTA/IoT system. It serves government agencies, financial institutions, and IoT and robotics. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It has additional offices in China and India.

Y's

Venture Round in 2016
Y's, Inc. owns and operates rehabilitation facilities for people with cerebrovascular disorder. The company also operates acupuncture osteopathic institute, relaxation salon, visiting massage facilities. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. As of August 30, 2018, Y's, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of M3, Inc.

Roxx

Series A in 2016
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.

TRUNK inc.

Venture Round in 2016
TRUNK inc. provides a monthly personal storage service in Japan. The company allows its clients to apply from its app or web platform to store their personal goods; and allows them to sell the unwanted things that they have deposited or buy items from others. It also engages in advertising agency and design work businesses. TRUNK inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Shibuya-Ku, Japan.

Wealthnavi

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

al+

Series A in 2016
al+ is a Personal Artificial Intelligence which reconstructs individual personalities on the cloud by analyzing life log data of individuals and their groups. Based on the analysis of individual personalities, unproductive parts of labour will be automated and alt’s operating efficiency will be maximized. al+ users can focus on more productive, creative and sophisticated work. Using this methodology, we sincerely hope to contribute to the solution of different kinds of social problems.

sitateru

Series A in 2016
sitateru is a tailor-controlled system of clothing production that works with clothing companies in order to facilitate clothing needs.

Asterisk, Inc.

Venture Round in 2016
Asterisk, Inc. manufactures and distributes general-purpose business terminals. It solution includes AsReader, mobile point-of-sale systems, which provides inventory management for store-based companies, logistics tracking system and warehouse management system (WMS) for logistics, three-point verification at medical sites, and production management system at factories. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Osaka, Japan with additional offices in Tokyo, Japan.

Port Medical

Venture Round in 2016
Port has been serving businesses with employment consulting services through the leveraging of social media as well as offering several vertical media sites such as CareerPark (tips for careerbuilding) and Tabimo (travel tips). The company learned of many issues in the healthcare and medical sectors through Medicil, a health and beauty tips website launched back last November, and then launched the Port Medical platform to address these issues. The latest funds will be used to improve media content, strengthen technology capability and launch new businesses.

SoundFun

Series A in 2016
SoundFun Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that manufactures and markets speakers in Japan. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on creating products that promote "safe, secure, and comfortable" sound experiences for users. Through its innovative approach, SoundFun aims to enhance audio quality and user satisfaction across its offerings, catering to a diverse clientele.

LifeRobotics

Series A in 2016
Through us it is, provides the development of co-robot to help people, People will contribute to the creation of new value.

Wealthnavi

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

Moneytree

Series A in 2015
Moneytree is a fintech data platform, with a mission to bring people and institutions closer together, help them find balance and discover new opportunities to grow personal wealth. Moneytree's first product, a personal finance app for iOS released in 2013, won the App Store’s “Best of” award for iPhone in Japan after only 8 months in market. It went on to win Best of 2014 for iPad, was one of 10 Apple Watch apps featured pre-launch and a featured iMessage app on the launch of iOS 10. Moneytree has over 1,300,000 users on iOS, Android and web. Our proprietary data aggregation platform, Moneytree LINK, has almost twenty enterprise clients, including Japan’s two largest accounting software vendors, an industry first inbound API with Mizuho Bank, an SDK integration SMBC (Mitsui Sumitomo) and multiple regional banks in Japan.

SmartDrive

Venture Round in 2015
SmartDrive Inc. is a technology company specializing in vehicle tracking and big data analytics solutions. Founded in 2013 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, it develops a data platform that provides insights into vehicle management, route optimization, and safe driving practices through real-time GPS services. SmartDrive offers various products, including mobile applications like DriveOn, which provides drivers with information on speed and vehicle performance, and hardware devices such as OBD and car chargers. In the United States, SmartDrive Systems, Inc., a related entity established in 2004, focuses on providing fuel management and driver safety solutions across diverse industries, including waste management and food distribution. Its offerings include video analytics for driver performance coaching, fuel performance tracking, and a transportation intelligence suite that transforms data into actionable insights. With a global presence and a commitment to improving driving safety and efficiency, SmartDrive serves a broad range of agencies and fleet operators.

Innophys

Series A in 2015
Innophys Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing wearable robotics technology. The company's primary product, the Muscle Suit®, functions as an exoskeleton designed to assist users in physical tasks, reducing strain when lifting heavy objects or working in awkward positions. This innovative equipment enables users to perform their work independently, enhancing their quality of life. Innophys focuses on manufacturing, consulting, and distributing its robotics solutions across various industries, and is known for offering high-quality products at competitive prices compared to similar support exoskeletons. The company is also planning to expand its market presence into the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.

Floadia Corporation

Venture Round in 2015
Floadia Corporation, established in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development, licensing, and sale of semiconductor intellectual property, with a particular focus on embedded non-volatile memory solutions. The company leverages its engineering team's extensive experience, which includes a background at Renesas, to innovate in embedded FLASH technology. Floadia's expertise encompasses the foundational technology behind widely used FLASH architecture, specifically the "Source Side Injection" method for Split Gate FLASH. In addition to its product offerings, Floadia also provides technology consulting services to support its clients in the semiconductor industry.

ABEJA

Series A in 2014
ABEJA is a platform that integrate state-of-the-art AI technologies including IoT, big data and deep learning and enables to carry out sophisticated analyses with accumulated data. Also, on the basis of the platform, ABEJA offers variety of services optimized for each industries, especially for Retail, Manufacture, Infrastructure. Its platform supports the entire pipeline of machine learning / deep learning, from development, deployment, and operation.

WHILL

Series A in 2014
WHILL is a company that designs and manufactures personal mobility products suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, aiming to enhance transportation experiences for all individuals. Founded in 2013 and based in San Carlos, California, WHILL seeks to redefine the perception of mobility devices like wheelchairs and scooters through innovative technology and thoughtful design. In addition to creating and selling mobility vehicles, WHILL offers mobility-as-a-service, which includes autonomous transportation solutions and on-site fleet rentals. This service enhances accessibility in public spaces such as airports, hospitals, and tourist destinations, allowing users to navigate these environments without a driver's license and promoting a more independent lifestyle for wheelchair users.

iHeart Japan

Series A in 2014
iHeart Japan Corporation was established to realize an innovative next-generation therapy that can replace heart transplantation by applying technology developed by Prof. Jun K Yamashita of Center for iPS cell Research and Application.

Tokyo Otaku Mode

Series A in 2014
Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc. operates a platform for Japanese otaku news and content. It distributes otaku content, including anime, manga, event reports, news, and others. The company operates otakumode.com that provides user-generated content of otaku related artwork, cosplay photos, and others; and publishes Japanese otaku news articles in English. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Portland, Oregon with a branch in Mitaka-shi, Japan.

GlyTech

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

tab,Inc.

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

Megakaryon Corporation

Series A in 2013
Megakaryon Corporation develops platelets and red blood cells from human iPS cell lines. Its portfolio includes blood products that do not depend on blood donations. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Kyoto, Japan with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan.

Whyteboard

Series A in 2013
Whyteboard Inc. develops an application to allow Facebook users to buy and sell goods by auction model. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Retty

Series A in 2012
Retty Inc. operates a gourmet platform called Retty, which provides users with information and recommendations about restaurants in Japan. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, the platform allows users to share their dining experiences and discover new places to eat based on suggestions from friends and others with similar tastes. Retty aims to simplify the process of choosing restaurants, enhancing the dining experience through a social approach. The company is also developing mobile applications for iPhone and Android, making it more convenient for users to access restaurant information on the go.

NEXTBOOK

Series A in 2011
NEXTBOOK Inc. engages in publishing e-books for devices such as iPad and tablets. It publishes non-game Picture books, Photo books, Comic books, and educational tools. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

GMO FINANCIAL GATE

Venture Round in 2011
GMO Financial Gate, Inc. provides cashless payment infrastructure. It multi payment terminal, embedded payment, and payment center solutions. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

ZRRO

Series A in 2011
ZRRO Technologies offers distant touch devices for navigation of interactive content. The company is based in Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Kii

Series A in 2010
Kii Corporation, established in July 2010 through the merger of Servo Software and Synclore Corporation, specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) platforms and solutions for various sectors, including Smart Cities, Smart Buildings, Smart Logistics, and healthcare. The company offers a mobile backend-as-a-service platform that simplifies the development of IoT and mobile applications by managing multiple vendors and providing essential backend functionalities, such as user management and push notifications. This approach allows businesses to reduce both development and operational costs by eliminating the need to manage or operate servers, thereby streamlining the application development process.

LoiLo

Series A in 2009
LoiLo, Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2007, specializing in video editing applications designed to leverage GPU technology for enhanced movie processing. Its flagship product, Super LoiLoScope, is recognized as the first video editing software to utilize a GPU-accelerated engine, enabling high-speed playback, editing, and encoding without interruption. The software features an intuitive user interface that simplifies the editing process for beginners, allowing users to manipulate videos effortlessly. Super LoiLoScope supports various output formats, enabling users to save their edited content on multiple devices, including iPods, iPhones, Apple TVs, and Sony consoles. Additionally, it facilitates direct uploads to YouTube, enhancing the sharing experience for users who wish to distribute their creations globally. Overall, LoiLo is committed to making video editing accessible and efficient through innovative technology.

REGiMMUNE

Series A in 2007
REGiMMUNE Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on developing immune-regulatory therapeutics aimed at treating various life-threatening diseases and immune disorders. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an office in San Francisco, the company utilizes its proprietary reVax technology to induce regulatory T cells, fostering immune tolerance against specific disease-causing antigens. REGiMMUNE's therapeutic offerings include RGI-2001, currently in a Phase I/II clinical trial for treating Graft versus Host Disease associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and RGI-1000 for allergy management. The company is also developing RGI-3100 series for type 1 diabetes and other products aimed at preventing inhibitor formation in enzyme replacement therapies and treating inflammatory bowel disease. Their innovative approach seeks to minimize the side effects associated with conventional immunosuppressants while providing effective long-term solutions for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.