TapFun is a cloud gaming platform that solves problems encountered by smartphone and PC games.
KINS
Venture Round in 2024
KINS is a research company focused on developing skin care products and dietary supplements that promote the balance of bacteria in the body. It specializes in microbiome-friendly formulations that incorporate various types of lactic acid bacteria, yeast, and lactic acid bacterium. KINS offers a range of products, including food essences, moisturizing face masks, and face serums, aimed at enhancing holistic health and wellness. By leveraging expertise in bacterial research, the company aims to create innovative solutions that support overall well-being through the maintenance of a healthy microbiome.
Honest develops innovative financial products, notably a credit card application that offers no annual fee, low interest rates on purchases, balance transfers, and rewards points. Its platform aims to help customers build credit history and improve their overall financial health.
Mov is a web design company that operates a store support business focused on helping companies manage their store information centrally. The company's platform offers market data related to stores and expertise in digital marketing, allowing clients to efficiently manage their store data. Mov's services include bulk management of store information and tools for visualizing and analyzing customer feedback, enabling businesses to enhance their customer outreach and improve overall store performance.
Rakuten Medical
Series E in 2024
Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision-targeted therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Taiwan, Amsterdam, and Sinn-Fleisbach. Rakuten Medical is known for its proprietary Alluminox platform, which combines investigational drugs, devices, and other components to create cell-targeting therapies. Among its notable products are ASP-1929, an antibody-drug conjugate combining cetuximab and IRDye 700DX, and RM-1929, which employs photoimmunotherapy specifically for treating head and neck cancer. The firm aims to advance innovative treatment options that enhance the precision and effectiveness of cancer therapies.
Leal is a prominent SaaS platform based in Latin America that specializes in AI-driven customer engagement, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of retailers to acquire, retain, and maximize customer lifetime value. The platform features a robust AI Decisioning engine that facilitates loyalty, offers, and campaign management, enabling brands to deliver hyper-personalized experiences at scale. Key components of Leal's offering include a Customer Data Platform that aggregates and analyzes customer behavior, a Campaign Management Suite for orchestrating multi-channel communication, and a Customer Experience Module designed to assess and improve customer sentiment. Additionally, Leal provides a Loyalty & Rewards Engine that supports various incentive models, fostering repeat purchases and brand loyalty. Its API-first infrastructure ensures seamless integration with existing technology stacks, boasting over 350 integrations with major systems. Trusted by reputable brands and backed by notable investors, Leal empowers retailers to transform customer data into actionable insights that drive revenue growth.
Petokoto is a pet wellness company that develops and sells fresh pet food, operates pet media, and provides a comprehensive pet information platform and services. The platform combines expertise from internal and external contributors to create a trusted information source on nutrition, health, and care. It also offers a safe matching service to connect prospective adopters with dogs and cats and provides pet-related services and information about dog cafés and inns, aiming to reduce abandonment and help owners maximize their pets’ happiness.
Baaz Bikes
Series A in 2023
Baaz Bikes, operated by Electorq Technologies Private Limited, specializes in designing and manufacturing self-ride electric scooters in India. Established in 2019 and headquartered in New Delhi, the company has developed the Baaz I, a solo electric scooter aimed at the shared mobility market. This innovative product is tailored to meet the needs of fleet operators and is expected to attract clients from various shared mobility services in the country, including notable players such as Rapido, Yulu, Bounce, Zapp, and Vogo. In addition to its scooter manufacturing, Baaz Bikes also provides fleet management solutions to enhance operational efficiency for its partners.
Airalo is an eSIM storefront that provides travelers with digital SIM solutions for over 190 countries and regions. The company offers eSIMs at local rates for compatible smartphones, tablets, and PCs, allowing users to connect without carrying multiple physical SIM cards or changing numbers. Through a mobile app, Airalo enables customers to browse and activate plans themselves, delivering global connectivity and flexibility for international travel. By replacing traditional SIM cards with portable eSIM profiles, Airalo aims to simplify international roaming and help travelers stay connected wherever they go.
TeraWatt Technology
Series C in 2023
Founded in 2017, TeraWatt Technology designs and manufactures lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for various electrified applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with a subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan.
Hacomono is a comprehensive member management platform designed for fitness clubs, indoor golf facilities, 24-hour gyms, and other subscription-based businesses. The cloud-based software facilitates various operational aspects, including membership management, reservations, payments, and inventory oversight. It also offers features for school management and client communication, enhancing customer interaction and service. Hacomono's platform efficiently automates processes such as registration, admission, and client check-in, allowing businesses to streamline their operations while ensuring a high level of security. The solution has been adopted by prominent industry players, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Ubie, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered healthcare solutions. Its core offering is an AI-driven symptom checker that generates personalized evaluation reports for patients. Through a brief questionnaire that customizes its inquiries based on factors such as biological sex, age, medical history, and lifestyle choices, the tool aims to assist users in understanding potential causes of their symptoms. In addition to providing patients with detailed reports, Ubie also supplies physicians with patient summaries and predictive diagnoses to enhance clinical decision-making.
Digital Entertainment Asset
Seed Round in 2022
Digital Entertainment Asset is an IT services company that operates an entertainment platform focused on web3 technologies. It specializes in the development of crypto games and offers a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), providing users with opportunities to earn rewards through gameplay. The company aims to address challenges in the gaming industry by integrating gamification into its services, creating engaging experiences that combine entertainment with financial incentives.
Base is an Indonesian direct-to-consumer (DTC) beauty and wellness company that caters to consumers' diverse beauty and wellness needs. Starting with the skincare category, each Base consumer will get a vegan product recommendation through its Smart Skin Test. Fully digitalized and powered by data, Base is currently sold directly from its website and other Omni-channels. Base ships its products nationwide to all of Indonesia’s cities.
Amondz operates an online jewelry marketplace that connects buyers with a curated selection of independent designers and handcrafted pieces. The platform offers category-based navigation, personalized recommendations, brand-specific storefronts, promotional campaigns, fulfillment services, and real-time inventory updates, facilitating streamlined transactions while enhancing product visibility and improving the shopping experience across diverse styles and price ranges.
BEJEWEL is a jewelry-tech startup that is creating global jewelry commerce.
Proof of Impact
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2019, Proof of Impact is a data intelligence company based in San Diego, California. It operates a blockchain-based platform that enables verified impact investing and financing for projects worldwide, serving NGOs, corporates, non-profits, and individuals.
Twid is India's first rewards-based payment network, established in Bengaluru in October 2020. The company offers a digital platform that consolidates various rewards points from different issuers, including banks and brands, into a single application. This integration allows consumers to access and utilize their accumulated rewards for everyday payments across a wide range of merchants, which includes over 50,000 live retail partners, online services, restaurants, and travel aggregators. Twid aims to make rewards points universally applicable, enabling customers to freely use their points as a currency for transactions. The company was co-founded by Amit Koshal, Rishi Batra, and Amit Sharma, both of whom have extensive experience in leadership roles within the tech and investment sectors. With a customer base exceeding 40 million, Twid is positioned to revolutionize how consumers engage with their rewards systems.
Amondz operates an online jewelry marketplace that connects buyers with a curated selection of independent designers and handcrafted pieces. The platform offers category-based navigation, personalized recommendations, brand-specific storefronts, promotional campaigns, fulfillment services, and real-time inventory updates, facilitating streamlined transactions while enhancing product visibility and improving the shopping experience across diverse styles and price ranges.
Leal is a prominent SaaS platform based in Latin America that specializes in AI-driven customer engagement, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of retailers to acquire, retain, and maximize customer lifetime value. The platform features a robust AI Decisioning engine that facilitates loyalty, offers, and campaign management, enabling brands to deliver hyper-personalized experiences at scale. Key components of Leal's offering include a Customer Data Platform that aggregates and analyzes customer behavior, a Campaign Management Suite for orchestrating multi-channel communication, and a Customer Experience Module designed to assess and improve customer sentiment. Additionally, Leal provides a Loyalty & Rewards Engine that supports various incentive models, fostering repeat purchases and brand loyalty. Its API-first infrastructure ensures seamless integration with existing technology stacks, boasting over 350 integrations with major systems. Trusted by reputable brands and backed by notable investors, Leal empowers retailers to transform customer data into actionable insights that drive revenue growth.
Petokoto is a pet wellness company that develops and sells fresh pet food, operates pet media, and provides a comprehensive pet information platform and services. The platform combines expertise from internal and external contributors to create a trusted information source on nutrition, health, and care. It also offers a safe matching service to connect prospective adopters with dogs and cats and provides pet-related services and information about dog cafés and inns, aiming to reduce abandonment and help owners maximize their pets’ happiness.
QuEra Computing
Venture Round in 2021
QuEra Computing is a company focused on developing quantum computing technology. They specialize in building large-scale quantum computers using neutral atoms. QuEra uses innovative techniques to manipulate and control qubits for quantum computation, aiming to solve complex problems in fields like chemistry, materials science, and machine learning. Their quantum computers operate on a platform that leverages arrays of neutral atoms that are highly scalable, providing a path toward achieving quantum advantage for practical applications.
Airalo is an eSIM storefront that provides travelers with digital SIM solutions for over 190 countries and regions. The company offers eSIMs at local rates for compatible smartphones, tablets, and PCs, allowing users to connect without carrying multiple physical SIM cards or changing numbers. Through a mobile app, Airalo enables customers to browse and activate plans themselves, delivering global connectivity and flexibility for international travel. By replacing traditional SIM cards with portable eSIM profiles, Airalo aims to simplify international roaming and help travelers stay connected wherever they go.
Altiostar
Acquisition in 2021
Altiostar Networks, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing outdoor coverage and capacity solutions for the LTE market. The company offers macro iRRH radios, suitable for various outdoor environments and mountable on cell towers, masts, or building walls. Additionally, they provide small cell iRRHs, designed to maximize network capacity in high user-density urban zones and address network coverage gaps. Altiostar serves mobile network operators, aiming to enhance communication experiences while reducing technology costs. The company's innovative, experienced team focuses on disaggregated, multi-vendor, cloud-native mobile network solutions to enable efficient and cost-effective LTE network deployment and expansion.
Rakuten Medical
Series D in 2021
Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision-targeted therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Taiwan, Amsterdam, and Sinn-Fleisbach. Rakuten Medical is known for its proprietary Alluminox platform, which combines investigational drugs, devices, and other components to create cell-targeting therapies. Among its notable products are ASP-1929, an antibody-drug conjugate combining cetuximab and IRDye 700DX, and RM-1929, which employs photoimmunotherapy specifically for treating head and neck cancer. The firm aims to advance innovative treatment options that enhance the precision and effectiveness of cancer therapies.
Robin.io is an application virtualization software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2013. It provides the Robin Application Virtualization Platform (AVP), a container-based solution that allows enterprises to manage applications independently of underlying hardware, servers, or storage systems. The platform enhances agility, efficiency, and portability for various applications, including big data, databases, and artificial intelligence, across on-premise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Robin AVP simplifies the deployment and lifecycle management of applications while addressing the challenges associated with running complex data applications in Kubernetes. The company's technology enables IT professionals to streamline their operations by sharing data across applications and accelerating time to market. With a team comprising industry veterans from prominent technology companies, Robin.io aims to disrupt the virtualization market. The company has strategic partnerships and is backed by notable investors.
AWL Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in Chiyoda, Japan, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based camera solutions for the retail sector. The company's primary products are AWL BOX, which transforms existing security cameras into AI-enabled devices for store operations analysis, and AWL Lite, a smartphone-compatible solution for retail monitoring. AWL Inc. aims to provide actionable insights through video analytics, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience in brick-and-mortar stores worldwide.
Secai Marche
Seed Round in 2021
Secai Marche is a platform that connects farmers, chefs, and consumers to source and deliver farm-direct ingredients. It enables restaurants to purchase high-quality products directly from farmers, offering end-to-end services such as sourcing, order processing, payment, and delivery. Through its Secai Marche and sanchoku offerings, the platform delivers seasonal, regionally sourced ingredients while helping small-scale farms access markets and achieve profitable sales. Founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo with an additional location in Kuala Lumpur, the company operates globally to promote economically viable, sustainable farming. By simplifying procurement and logistics, the platform supports farmers’ livelihoods and strengthens local supply chains for restaurants seeking fresh, traceable ingredients.
Taster is a food incubator focused on transforming the quick-service food sector for modern consumers. The company collaborates with talented culinary creators to develop and scale distinctive food brands specifically designed for delivery or pickup within its locations. Taster operates a comprehensive digital restaurant platform that partners with renowned food visionaries to craft delivery-only menus that prioritize quality and flavor. Through its innovative franchise network, Taster empowers local entrepreneurs, fostering economic opportunities in various markets while ensuring that restaurant owners can successfully manage digital dining experiences that meet the demands of today's consumers.
AST SpaceMobile
Post in 2021
AST SpaceMobile develops and manufactures satellites for a global broadband cellular network in space. This network directly connects with standard, unmodified mobile devices, aiming to eliminate connectivity gaps and bring broadband to the billions currently unconnected.
Fillr: Autofill as a Service
Acquisition in 2020
More people convert with Fillr.
Fillr has developed 'Autofill as a Service' an autofill platform that seamlessly integrates into your app, enabling your customers to transact faster, boosting your conversions and revenue.
We've spent over four years (and lots of hard-earned $) building the world's best autofill... So you don't have to. Our powerful mapping engine, algorithms and machine learning technology utilise advanced proprietary textual heuristics to read forms as close to human representation as possible.
Fillr’s Autofill API’s are powering transactions on the world's top fintech, ecommerce, metasearch, cashback and coupon apps. Fillr's next generation autofill technology delivers unprecedented accuracy and speed, and unlike other ‘payment' platforms, Fillr can be used anywhere regardless of a merchant being integrated with us and can be used for any transaction, even those that don’t require payment.
"When a user engages our autofill tech on a checkout form, they are 2.2x more likely to convert using Fillr than those who choose to type and they spend 19.66% more p/m"
Fillr is led by second time entrepreneurs Chris Koch and Chad Stephens. With their first tech venture 1Form, they transformed the Australian housing market gaining 90% market share before it was acquired by publicly listed REA/Newscorp (Realestate.com.au, $6b market cap).
Fillr has offices in Melbourne and San Francisco and is backed by SoftBank China Capital, Southern Cross Venture Partners, Reinventure (Westpac Bank) and Constant Innovation. Fillr’s investors have collective experience in creating, growing and managing hyper-growth companies and are some of world’s most successful tech entrepreneurs. Recent investment by SoftBank China Capital, Alibaba’s single largest investor, provides further endorsement of Fillr’s advanced tech and mission to make transacting on mobile easier.
Ladorian is a technology company that specializes in enhancing digital communication within retail environments. The organization focuses on delivering intelligent messaging solutions tailored to individual customer profiles, ensuring that the right message reaches the right person at the optimal time. Ladorian's platform adapts content displayed on various physical media to suit different types of businesses and customers, identifying key moments to promote products or services effectively. Additionally, the company provides installation, maintenance of equipment at points of sale, and produces content to help businesses achieve significant offline advertising impact.
Innoeye
Acquisition in 2020
InnoEye, established in 2014 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, specializes in developing network operation software. This software provides end-to-end process automation workflows, supporting 4G/5G cloud platforms. As of 2020, InnoEye operates as a subsidiary of Rakuten Mobile, focusing on streamlining business processes through automation and analytics.
Verishop is an online shopping portal based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2018. It serves as a premium lifestyle destination, curating a selection of elevated brands and quality-driven products across categories such as fashion, beauty, home, and more. The platform is designed to connect independent brands and creators with their customers, facilitating the discovery of unique products while ensuring a seamless online purchasing experience and fast delivery. Verishop aims to be the go-to destination for consumers seeking everyday luxury and distinctive offerings from independent brands.
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.
AST SpaceMobile
Series B in 2020
AST SpaceMobile develops and manufactures satellites for a global broadband cellular network in space. This network directly connects with standard, unmodified mobile devices, aiming to eliminate connectivity gaps and bring broadband to the billions currently unconnected.
Pop Meals
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2021, Pop Meals is an innovative food delivery service that leverages artificial intelligence for logistics and cooking automation. It combines centralized production with customer data and machine learning to offer affordable, high-quality meals delivered at industry-low costs.
Verishop
Venture Round in 2019
Verishop is an online shopping portal based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2018. It serves as a premium lifestyle destination, curating a selection of elevated brands and quality-driven products across categories such as fashion, beauty, home, and more. The platform is designed to connect independent brands and creators with their customers, facilitating the discovery of unique products while ensuring a seamless online purchasing experience and fast delivery. Verishop aims to be the go-to destination for consumers seeking everyday luxury and distinctive offerings from independent brands.
Verishop is an online shopping portal based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2018. It serves as a premium lifestyle destination, curating a selection of elevated brands and quality-driven products across categories such as fashion, beauty, home, and more. The platform is designed to connect independent brands and creators with their customers, facilitating the discovery of unique products while ensuring a seamless online purchasing experience and fast delivery. Verishop aims to be the go-to destination for consumers seeking everyday luxury and distinctive offerings from independent brands.
Everledger
Series A in 2019
Everledger Limited is a technology enterprise based in London, established in 2015, that specializes in the digitization and tracking of high-value assets using blockchain technology. The company creates a multi-layered digital ledger that enhances transparency and traceability across global supply chains, specifically focusing on industries such as diamonds and luxury goods. By integrating innovative technologies, such as smart contracts and machine vision, Everledger enables stakeholders to collaborate within an ecosystem built on trust, allowing for the secure management of assets throughout their lifecycle. This forensic approach to asset provenance not only combats fraud but also ensures compliance with industry standards. Everledger's commitment to deploying scalable solutions addresses contemporary economic, environmental, and societal challenges, fostering confidence among manufacturers, jewelry retailers, and other participants in the market.
Flow Solutions
Seed Round in 2019
Flow Solutions, Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in the development of an AI-powered platform known as InSight. This platform is designed to analyze store performance within the retail industry by integrating data from various retail analytic tools. Flow Solutions aims to empower retail executives by providing actionable insights that support data-centric decision-making. Additionally, the company facilitates data communication across retail chains using IoT and other retail data sources, helping businesses explore alternatives to improve their operations and strategies.
RedDoorz is an online platform that operates in the budget accommodation sector across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, the company provides a marketplace for two-star and three-star hotels, enabling travelers to discover affordable lodging options in key business and tourist destinations. RedDoorz not only assists guests in finding reliable stays but also supports hotel and guest house owners by enhancing their visibility, improving operational efficiency, and offering marketing and technology solutions. The platform standardizes amenities such as free Wi-Fi, clean rooms, comfortable beds, and daily mineral water, ensuring a consistent experience for customers. With a workforce of over 1,000 employees across five countries, RedDoorz has established itself as a significant player in the budget hotel segment, facilitating growth opportunities for its partners while catering to the needs of budget-conscious travelers.
QFPay provides businesses with mobile payment technologies and value-added services. QFPay has been partnering with various mobile wallet providers including Alipay, WeChat Pay, China UnionPay, among others, servicing over 1 million+ merchants across Asia and executing over 500 million mobile payment transactions totaling USD30 billion+ in transaction value over the last 6 years.
DataX
Venture Round in 2019
DataX is a business that specializes in providing an integrated digital marketing platform known as B-dash, developed by from scratch Co., Ltd. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a range of services including support for business strategy planning, new business development, analytical services, and business process construction. B-dash is notable for its ability to accumulate and utilize vast amounts of data, featuring 32 million unique customer IDs and a significant financial data component amounting to 92 billion yen. The platform's capabilities are enhanced through strategic partnerships, including a notable contract with KKR and Goldman Sachs in 2019, which underscores its importance in the IT and marketing sectors.
Rakuten Medical
Series C in 2019
Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision-targeted therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Taiwan, Amsterdam, and Sinn-Fleisbach. Rakuten Medical is known for its proprietary Alluminox platform, which combines investigational drugs, devices, and other components to create cell-targeting therapies. Among its notable products are ASP-1929, an antibody-drug conjugate combining cetuximab and IRDye 700DX, and RM-1929, which employs photoimmunotherapy specifically for treating head and neck cancer. The firm aims to advance innovative treatment options that enhance the precision and effectiveness of cancer therapies.
OneSignal
Series B in 2019
OneSignal is a customer messaging platform that enables businesses to deliver personalized push notifications across multiple channels, including mobile apps and websites. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, OneSignal optimizes message delivery times and targets the right audiences, facilitating meaningful customer connections.
Overture Life
Venture Round in 2019
Overture Life, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York, established in 2017, that specializes in developing robotic solutions for in vitro fertilization (IVF) applications. The company focuses on automating the IVF process through innovative medical devices and embryo testing methodologies, which enhance the efficiency and success rates of fertility treatments. By optimizing resource use and lowering costs, Overture Life aims to make IVF more accessible to a broader audience. Its technology includes automated cryopreservation and embryo testing services, enabling fertility clinics to identify viable embryos prior to implantation, thereby improving patient outcomes and supporting individuals in their journey to parenthood.
Base Food
Series A in 2019
Base Food specializes in developing and distributing a range of nutritional food products, including base bread, base pasta, and base cookies, designed to provide balanced nutrition and health benefits to consumers.
Algorithmia
Series B in 2019
Founded in 2013, Algorithmia provides a platform for deploying and managing machine learning models at scale. It enables algorithm developers to explore, create, and share algorithms as Web services, supporting popular frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn. The company automates MLOps, empowering data scientists and developers while powering mission-critical workloads for its enterprise customers.
Altiostar
Series C in 2019
Altiostar Networks, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing outdoor coverage and capacity solutions for the LTE market. The company offers macro iRRH radios, suitable for various outdoor environments and mountable on cell towers, masts, or building walls. Additionally, they provide small cell iRRHs, designed to maximize network capacity in high user-density urban zones and address network coverage gaps. Altiostar serves mobile network operators, aiming to enhance communication experiences while reducing technology costs. The company's innovative, experienced team focuses on disaggregated, multi-vendor, cloud-native mobile network solutions to enable efficient and cost-effective LTE network deployment and expansion.
Fever is a technology company that operates a live-entertainment discovery platform. Its primary business is to help users find and book unique, local events and experiences in their cities. Fever's platform curates and personalizes event listings based on user preferences, covering a wide range of activities such as immersive art exhibitions, interactive theater, music concerts, and unique pop-ups. The company aims to make culture and entertainment more accessible, while also supporting local creators by providing them with data and technology to help grow their events.
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.
ViSenze is a leading product discovery platform that enhances the way consumers search for and discover products online. It is relied upon by major retailers such as ASOS, H&M, Rakuten, and Zalora, processing over a billion queries monthly across various channels, including in-store and e-commerce platforms. The company's automated AI technology provides a range of services, including enhanced search capabilities, product tagging, smart recommendations, and merchandising analytics. By streamlining the consumer journey, ViSenze enables retail merchants to boost revenue and improve customer experiences, making it easier for shoppers to find the products they want.
Altiostar
Corporate Round in 2019
Altiostar Networks, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing outdoor coverage and capacity solutions for the LTE market. The company offers macro iRRH radios, suitable for various outdoor environments and mountable on cell towers, masts, or building walls. Additionally, they provide small cell iRRHs, designed to maximize network capacity in high user-density urban zones and address network coverage gaps. Altiostar serves mobile network operators, aiming to enhance communication experiences while reducing technology costs. The company's innovative, experienced team focuses on disaggregated, multi-vendor, cloud-native mobile network solutions to enable efficient and cost-effective LTE network deployment and expansion.
Rakuten Medical
Series C in 2018
Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision-targeted therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Taiwan, Amsterdam, and Sinn-Fleisbach. Rakuten Medical is known for its proprietary Alluminox platform, which combines investigational drugs, devices, and other components to create cell-targeting therapies. Among its notable products are ASP-1929, an antibody-drug conjugate combining cetuximab and IRDye 700DX, and RM-1929, which employs photoimmunotherapy specifically for treating head and neck cancer. The firm aims to advance innovative treatment options that enhance the precision and effectiveness of cancer therapies.
Careem operates a car booking platform that connects passengers with local drivers via a marketplace of community drivers. The platform lets users request a ride in minutes, see the fare, and pay with a credit card, providing access to convenient and affordable transportation.
Uncover Truth
Venture Round in 2018
Uncover Truth is an analytics company that specializes in providing data visualization and content analytics services accessible through web and mobile platforms. The company develops tools designed to analyze customer behavior on websites using both quantitative and qualitative data. These tools include form analysis, session playback, and click heatmaps, which help identify user behaviors and pinpoint issues with the user experience. By offering these insights, Uncover Truth enables website operators to better understand their customers and enhance their websites accordingly.
Rakuten Medical
Series C in 2018
Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision-targeted therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Taiwan, Amsterdam, and Sinn-Fleisbach. Rakuten Medical is known for its proprietary Alluminox platform, which combines investigational drugs, devices, and other components to create cell-targeting therapies. Among its notable products are ASP-1929, an antibody-drug conjugate combining cetuximab and IRDye 700DX, and RM-1929, which employs photoimmunotherapy specifically for treating head and neck cancer. The firm aims to advance innovative treatment options that enhance the precision and effectiveness of cancer therapies.
BlackFish
Series A in 2018
BlackFish operates an internet finance platform that offers a range of consumer finance services, including loans, credit, money management, and installment payment plans. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Nanjing, China, the platform enables consumers to shop online with discounts and pay in monthly installments, facilitating cashless transactions without immediate payment concerns. Additionally, BlackFish provides access to various high-quality consumer goods sourced globally, enhancing the online shopping experience for its users.
Okan
Venture Round in 2018
Okan is a food service company that specializes in delivering Japanese deli foods to both corporations and individual consumers. The company focuses on enhancing the quality of life for working individuals by providing convenient access to nutritious meals. Okan's platform offers a meal delivery service featuring refrigerated meals that can be stored for up to one month, catering specifically to the needs of employees. By aligning with values that emphasize the importance of work-life balance, Okan aims to promote health and well-being among its customers, ensuring that everyone has access to quality food that supports a healthy lifestyle.
Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods through its on-demand delivery application. The platform connects customers with independent couriers who deliver a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and personal items, within 60 minutes. Glovo operates in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Users can browse their favorite restaurants and shops, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time using the app's geolocation feature. This service effectively acts as a personal courier, allowing customers to receive goods and complete errands quickly and efficiently.
Talk-A-Bot
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Talk-A-Bot is a Budapest-based technology company that specializes in developing chatbot enterprise solutions. Its platform enables businesses across various sectors to automate communication with customers and employees via messaging apps.
LOB Inc. is an advertising technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, which was established in 2016. The company specializes in developing and providing innovative advertising platforms designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of digital marketing efforts. By focusing on creating mechanisms that allow engineers to concentrate on development, LOB aims to streamline the advertising process and improve overall outcomes for its clients.
Rakuten Americas
Acquisition in 2018
Curbside makes it easy to find, buy and pickup products at nearby stores.
The Curbside app searches realtime local inventory across retailers and uses location-based technologies to alert stores when a customer is arriving for a pickup. Curbside helps consumers quickly get what they need and helps retailers better serve their increasingly mobile centric customers.
Cyndx
Venture Round in 2018
Cyndx is a technology company that facilitates connections between growing businesses seeking capital and institutional investors. Its platform, developed by investment banking professionals, data scientists, and M&A specialists, employs AI, deep learning, and NLP to curate data and identify overlooked opportunities for capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and other business collaborations.
Founded in 2012, Azimo is a London-based digital money transfer network that enables users to send money internationally via its mobile apps or web platform. It offers fast, secure, and low-cost transfers to bank accounts or over 270,000 cash pick-up points worldwide.
Carousell
Series C in 2018
Carousell is a Singapore-based classifieds marketplace that enables peer-to-peer buying and selling of preloved items through a mobile app available on iOS and Android. The platform supports categories such as fashion, gadgets, home and living, and cars, allowing users to create free listings by snapping a photo and posting a description. Launched in August 2012 in Singapore, Carousell has expanded to about 19 cities across seven countries, pursuing a simple, community-driven selling experience. The service has been recognized as a leading shopping app in several regions and has attracted investment from notable venture-capital firms to fuel its growth.
simplesurance
Series C in 2018
Simplesurance GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing cross-selling software solutions for e-commerce platforms. The company's technology integrates into the checkout processes of online shops, enabling customers to purchase both products and corresponding insurance simultaneously. This innovative approach allows e-commerce retailers to monetize customer transactions more effectively, boosting their margins and profitability. Simplesurance's offerings include a digital broker service that allows users to manage their insurance conveniently via smartphones, ensuring a fully paperless experience. With over 2,000 partners, including prominent e-commerce platforms and electronic manufacturers, Simplesurance is recognized for its flexible and efficient solutions that enhance the intersection of traditional insurance and digital commerce. The company also maintains an additional office in Tokyo, Japan.
Toranotec
Corporate Round in 2018
Toranotec Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a spare change investment application. The company's mission is to make investment accessible to everyone by transforming everyday consumption into investment opportunities. Toranotec achieves this through its asset management subsidiaries, leveraging advanced technology to source transaction data from daily life and convert small change and loyalty points into investable assets.
Everledger
Series A in 2018
Everledger Limited is a technology enterprise based in London, established in 2015, that specializes in the digitization and tracking of high-value assets using blockchain technology. The company creates a multi-layered digital ledger that enhances transparency and traceability across global supply chains, specifically focusing on industries such as diamonds and luxury goods. By integrating innovative technologies, such as smart contracts and machine vision, Everledger enables stakeholders to collaborate within an ecosystem built on trust, allowing for the secure management of assets throughout their lifecycle. This forensic approach to asset provenance not only combats fraud but also ensures compliance with industry standards. Everledger's commitment to deploying scalable solutions addresses contemporary economic, environmental, and societal challenges, fostering confidence among manufacturers, jewelry retailers, and other participants in the market.
Genesis Healthcare
Venture Round in 2018
Genesis Healthcare Co. is a privately-owned genetic testing and research company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Singapore and Taiwan. The company is recognized as a market leader in consumer genetics in Japan, offering its services under the brand "GeneLife." Genesis Healthcare possesses the largest genetic database in Japan and Asia, encompassing over 988,000 individuals and more than 1,500 diseases. The company utilizes advanced technologies such as PCR, Microarray, and NGS for research and clinically validated genetic testing services. In addition to its commercial offerings, Genesis Healthcare collaborates with government agencies to establish genetic testing guidelines, ensuring accuracy and the protection of individuals' genetic information. By promoting preventive healthcare through genetic testing, Genesis Healthcare aims to enhance public health outcomes across Southeast Asia.
Asahi Fire & Marine Insurance Company
Acquisition in 2018
Asahi Fire & Marine Insurance Company is a provider of general insurance services specializing in property and casualty insurance. The company offers a range of products, including car insurance, leisure insurance, and housing insurance, allowing clients to tailor coverage to their specific needs. In addition to its core insurance offerings, Asahi Fire operates a nonlife insurance agency business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Mirai no Hoken Co. This diverse portfolio enables the company to meet various client requirements in the insurance market effectively.
Cabify, established in 2011 and based in Madrid, Spain, is a ride-sharing company that facilitates transportation for both individuals and businesses. It offers a user-friendly web and mobile app for booking rides, connecting users with suitable transport options. Cabify prioritizes customer satisfaction, ensuring fair pricing, comfortable journeys, and accessibility for all. Its services include clean, modern vehicles driven by trained professionals, providing safe and reliable rides with added amenities like music and magazines. The company aims to enhance urban mobility and improve cities and communities by making transportation better.
Lyft is a transportation company that designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that connects riders with drivers for private and shared rides, with in-app payment and the ability to schedule trips in advance. The platform has expanded to multimodal options, including bike- and scooter-sharing, to provide integrated transportation options. Founded in 2013 and publicly listed in 2019, Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada, serving diverse user segments including college, university, and corporate communities.
PremFina
Venture Round in 2017
PremFina is a software company that provides a SaaS platform for insurance brokers. Its offerings include a white-label policy management and customer communications system, along with PremFina Cash, a premium financing module that enables brokers to manage policies and offer financing to clients. The platform supports no financing, partial financing, or full financing options, allowing brokers to issue financing agreements while maintaining direct relationships with customers and real-time data access. Founded in 2010 and based in London, PremFina operates as part of IXL Holdings Limited, delivering tools that give brokers control over branding, communications, and financing processes.
Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods through its on-demand delivery application. The platform connects customers with independent couriers who deliver a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and personal items, within 60 minutes. Glovo operates in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Users can browse their favorite restaurants and shops, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time using the app's geolocation feature. This service effectively acts as a personal courier, allowing customers to receive goods and complete errands quickly and efficiently.
Genesis Healthcare
Venture Round in 2017
Genesis Healthcare Co. is a privately-owned genetic testing and research company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Singapore and Taiwan. The company is recognized as a market leader in consumer genetics in Japan, offering its services under the brand "GeneLife." Genesis Healthcare possesses the largest genetic database in Japan and Asia, encompassing over 988,000 individuals and more than 1,500 diseases. The company utilizes advanced technologies such as PCR, Microarray, and NGS for research and clinically validated genetic testing services. In addition to its commercial offerings, Genesis Healthcare collaborates with government agencies to establish genetic testing guidelines, ensuring accuracy and the protection of individuals' genetic information. By promoting preventive healthcare through genetic testing, Genesis Healthcare aims to enhance public health outcomes across Southeast Asia.
OneSignal
Series A in 2017
OneSignal is a customer messaging platform that enables businesses to deliver personalized push notifications across multiple channels, including mobile apps and websites. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, OneSignal optimizes message delivery times and targets the right audiences, facilitating meaningful customer connections.
dacadoo AG
Series B in 2017
Dacadoo AG is a Swiss-based technology company that develops a digital health engagement platform. The platform uses behavioral science, artificial intelligence, and gamification to motivate users to adopt healthier habits and to quantify health risk through a real‑time Health Score. It offers a mobile‑first solution that can be branded or integrated via API, and includes a geolocation walking app. The company serves health insurers, wellness providers, and employers worldwide, providing tools to measure the impact of wellness programs and to improve customer engagement and retention.
Rakuten Medical
Series B in 2017
Rakuten Medical, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing precision-targeted therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company also has offices in Tokyo, Taiwan, Amsterdam, and Sinn-Fleisbach. Rakuten Medical is known for its proprietary Alluminox platform, which combines investigational drugs, devices, and other components to create cell-targeting therapies. Among its notable products are ASP-1929, an antibody-drug conjugate combining cetuximab and IRDye 700DX, and RM-1929, which employs photoimmunotherapy specifically for treating head and neck cancer. The firm aims to advance innovative treatment options that enhance the precision and effectiveness of cancer therapies.
Algorithmia
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2013, Algorithmia provides a platform for deploying and managing machine learning models at scale. It enables algorithm developers to explore, create, and share algorithms as Web services, supporting popular frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn. The company automates MLOps, empowering data scientists and developers while powering mission-critical workloads for its enterprise customers.
Epic! Creations Inc. is an online subscription service that provides a wide range of children's literature for kids aged 12 and under. The company operates a digital reading platform that includes read-to-me books, audiobooks, educational videos, and interactive quizzes. By collaborating with prominent publishers like HarperCollins, Macmillan, and National Geographic Kids, Epic allows children to explore various topics in a fun and engaging environment. The platform is accessible on the web as well as through iOS and Android devices, making it easy for young readers to discover and share content that aligns with their interests. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Epic aims to foster a love of reading and learning among children worldwide.
DataX is a business that specializes in providing an integrated digital marketing platform known as B-dash, developed by from scratch Co., Ltd. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a range of services including support for business strategy planning, new business development, analytical services, and business process construction. B-dash is notable for its ability to accumulate and utilize vast amounts of data, featuring 32 million unique customer IDs and a significant financial data component amounting to 92 billion yen. The platform's capabilities are enhanced through strategic partnerships, including a notable contract with KKR and Goldman Sachs in 2019, which underscores its importance in the IT and marketing sectors.
Cabify, established in 2011 and based in Madrid, Spain, is a ride-sharing company that facilitates transportation for both individuals and businesses. It offers a user-friendly web and mobile app for booking rides, connecting users with suitable transport options. Cabify prioritizes customer satisfaction, ensuring fair pricing, comfortable journeys, and accessibility for all. Its services include clean, modern vehicles driven by trained professionals, providing safe and reliable rides with added amenities like music and magazines. The company aims to enhance urban mobility and improve cities and communities by making transportation better.
Lyft is a transportation company that designs, markets, and operates a mobile application that connects riders with drivers for private and shared rides, with in-app payment and the ability to schedule trips in advance. The platform has expanded to multimodal options, including bike- and scooter-sharing, to provide integrated transportation options. Founded in 2013 and publicly listed in 2019, Lyft is the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada, serving diverse user segments including college, university, and corporate communities.
simplesurance
Venture Round in 2017
Simplesurance GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing cross-selling software solutions for e-commerce platforms. The company's technology integrates into the checkout processes of online shops, enabling customers to purchase both products and corresponding insurance simultaneously. This innovative approach allows e-commerce retailers to monetize customer transactions more effectively, boosting their margins and profitability. Simplesurance's offerings include a digital broker service that allows users to manage their insurance conveniently via smartphones, ensuring a fully paperless experience. With over 2,000 partners, including prominent e-commerce platforms and electronic manufacturers, Simplesurance is recognized for its flexible and efficient solutions that enhance the intersection of traditional insurance and digital commerce. The company also maintains an additional office in Tokyo, Japan.
ShopChat
Seed Round in 2017
ShopChat is a mobile application founded in 2016 that serves as an alternative to the default keyboard on iOS devices, facilitating seamless shopping through popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger. Developed by Chatter Commerce Inc., a San Francisco-based company, ShopChat enables users to engage in mobile commerce effortlessly, allowing them to buy and sell products and services directly within their chat conversations. The application streamlines the shopping experience by enabling users to search for, share, and manage their purchases all in one place. In 2017, Chatter Commerce was acquired by Viber, further integrating its innovative shopping solutions into the messaging ecosystem.
Currencycloud
Series D in 2017
Currencycloud is a global payments platform that simplifies the complexities of cross-border money transfers. It provides a foreign exchange payments automation solution, enabling businesses to transact in multiple currencies with ease. Through its API building blocks, developers can create customized payment solutions that integrate seamlessly into their products and services. The platform automates the end-to-end payment process, offering services for payment collection, currency conversion, and digital currency management. By managing the regulatory challenges of international payments, Currencycloud equips businesses across various industries with the tools necessary to embrace digital wallets and embed financial solutions into their operations, facilitating global expansion and enhancing their overall payment capabilities.
Upstart is a fintech company that operates an AI-driven lending platform. Founded in 2012, it connects consumers with banks and investors through its platform, offering personal loans, automotive financing, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar loans. Upstart's proprietary underwriting model considers various factors to assess borrowers' creditworthiness, enabling higher approval rates and lower loss rates.
AirMap, Inc. is a digital airspace and automation company that specializes in software solutions for managing low-altitude airspace and facilitating drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, AirMap offers a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform. This platform provides critical airspace information, including geometries, restrictions, and situational awareness, to various stakeholders, such as airspace authorities, enterprise operators, and developers. AirMap aims to enable safe and efficient drone flight by organizing and automating airspace management, thereby fostering innovation in applications ranging from agriculture to public safety. The company collaborates with industry partners and is actively involved in initiatives like the Small UAV Coalition and NASA's UTM program, ensuring it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of low-altitude aviation.
FOLIO Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, operates a web-based asset management platform that simplifies the investment process through the use of artificial intelligence. The platform allows users to diversify their investments by selecting specific themes and provides tools for both active and passive stock traders to manage their personal trading securities. By enabling investors to engage with multiple companies, FOLIO helps users mitigate risks associated with stock price fluctuations, making asset management more accessible and efficient.
CafeX is a provider of one-click collaboration solutions designed to improve productivity and customer engagement for enterprises. Established in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, the company focuses on facilitating seamless online interactions among employees, customers, and partners. Its real-time digital engagement platform incorporates features such as video chats, co-browsing, on-screen drawings, and instant file sharing, enabling organizations to deliver live customer assistance and enhance team efficiency. Trusted by top global banks and other leading brands, CafeX empowers users to collaborate securely from virtually anywhere, using their preferred devices and tools.
Careem operates a car booking platform that connects passengers with local drivers via a marketplace of community drivers. The platform lets users request a ride in minutes, see the fare, and pay with a credit card, providing access to convenient and affordable transportation.
Monedo
Corporate Round in 2016
Monedo, a fintech company, leverages machine learning and alternative data sources to provide credit and digital banking services to the underbanked. Its offerings include consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager to help customers manage their credit score and spending. Additionally, Monedo's "Lending as a Service" model allows partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms.
Bluevine is a financial technology company dedicated to improving the financial landscape for small business owners through tailored banking solutions. Established in 2013, Bluevine has rapidly expanded its customer base to over 400,000 across all 50 states and has facilitated more than $13 billion in financing. The company specializes in working capital management, offering products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring. Through these services, Bluevine provides immediate access to capital, enabling businesses to manage payroll, purchase supplies, and invest in growth. With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and customer care, Bluevine aims to empower small businesses to focus on their core operations and future expansion.
Aura Financial Corporation, established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, operates as a technology-driven community development financial institution. It specializes in providing fair, affordable loans to working families in America, with a mission to build financially healthy low-income communities. Aura uses proprietary scoring algorithms to assess and approve credit applications, offering free credit scores and personalized expense management guidance to borrowers. This enables the underbanked and unbanked to access loans in a simplified manner.
Soukai Drug
Acquisition in 2016
Soukai Drug is an online retailer of household and health-related goods serving customers in China, Japan, and Indonesia. The company offers a broad range of products including diet and vitamin supplements, herbal tea, candies, and processed foods, as well as baby care, personal care, sanitary and hygiene products, cosmetics, and medicines for acne, stomach issues, and hair care. By operating an online marketplace, Soukai Drug provides consumers with a wide selection of household items from a single platform.
ViSenze is a leading product discovery platform that enhances the way consumers search for and discover products online. It is relied upon by major retailers such as ASOS, H&M, Rakuten, and Zalora, processing over a billion queries monthly across various channels, including in-store and e-commerce platforms. The company's automated AI technology provides a range of services, including enhanced search capabilities, product tagging, smart recommendations, and merchandising analytics. By streamlining the consumer journey, ViSenze enables retail merchants to boost revenue and improve customer experiences, making it easier for shoppers to find the products they want.
Blackstorm Labs
Venture Round in 2016
Blackstorm provides a lightweight universal development environment that can be used to create and share high-performance applications. We aspire to exist in a world free of the constraints and limitations of app stores -- and we provide the technology to create and enable that.