KOU Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing innovative smartphone applications. The company's primary focus is on creating community-coin applications and providing accessible platform tools that leverage artificial intelligence to automate challenges in conversations.
Utill, founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a company that specializes in web design and application development. It provides a range of services including production business, which encompasses LP production, HP/site creation, graphic design, web service development, and system development. Additionally, Utill offers in-house services such as "Web Secretary" for web production consultation, "Video Secretary" for video production consultation, and "System Secretary" for system development consultation. These services are designed to help businesses effectively promote their digital transformation (DX) initiatives.
BeaTrust
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2020, BeaTrust develops a collaboration platform that enables employees to discover colleagues' skills, interests, and experiences, fostering connections across departments and driving innovation.
Bank of Innovation
Post in 2020
Bank of Innovation, Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tokyo. It specializes in the development and operation of smartphone game applications, providing engaging gaming experiences for users. Notable titles in its portfolio include Mitrasphere, Cryptolact, Excalibur, and Pocket Nights. The company's focus on innovative game design and application software development has positioned it as a key player in the mobile gaming industry.
Video Matching
Seed Round in 2020
Video Matching Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in media management solutions, particularly for recruitment purposes. The company offers a range of services, including mobile application and web service development, online delivery, webinar management, and live commerce delivery. Additionally, Video Matching provides human resource consulting and job introduction services, facilitating communication between organizations and job seekers. By integrating these diverse offerings, Video Matching aims to streamline the hiring process for corporate clients, government offices, and media organizations.
AVA Intelligence
Seed Round in 2019
AVA Intelligence is a Tokyo-based artificial intelligence software company that develops a platform for personalized travel planning. The platform analyzes user characteristics and travel conditions to propose destinations and activities tailored to individual interests, and provides comprehensive travel information including sightseeing spots, restaurants, hotels, and experiences. It supports searching for airline tickets and accommodations and enables users to save destination information and past searches to streamline planning and comparison across sources. The company focuses on delivering tailored travel suggestions and consolidated travel information to reduce time spent consulting multiple sites.
EQON
Venture Round in 2019
EQON Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates EGENT, a platform designed to connect real estate agents with users. The company facilitates interactions between users and agents by providing access to real estate listings, transaction information, and expert guidance. EQON focuses on enhancing the real estate purchasing experience for customers through its network of top-tier agents and expanding support services for these professionals.
StayList
Seed Round in 2018
StayList Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in the travel industry by providing an online platform for searching holiday homes. Founded in 2018, StayList allows travelers to efficiently search for private lodgings worldwide by aggregating listings from multiple vacation rental websites. This platform enables users to compare options and find suitable accommodations at competitive rates, streamlining the booking process and enhancing the overall travel experience.
Taskey
Venture Round in 2018
Taskey, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing software for novelists and illustrators to create stories. The company aims to foster a community for smartphone novelists, expanding the creation and sharing of literary works globally. Through its innovative platform, Taskey provides tools and resources that facilitate the storytelling process, catering to the needs of both emerging and established writers in the digital age.
Eviry
Venture Round in 2018
Eviry Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2006 that specializes in cloud-based video distribution solutions. The company provides a comprehensive platform that empowers businesses and creators by offering video marketing support and data-driven insights. Eviry's services include video analytics tools compatible with YouTube and other major social video platforms, allowing users to access essential market data and insights for effective video marketing. The company aims to streamline the video distribution process by integrating all necessary functionalities into a single platform, enhancing the ability to analyze and optimize video content performance.
Shuuumatu Worker
Venture Round in 2018
Shuuumatu Worker Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in job listing and recruitment services for individuals seeking part-time work in start-up companies during weekends and weekday evenings. The company operates a human resource platform designed to connect side business employees with companies, fostering an environment that enhances the quality of services provided by businesses. By facilitating connections between job seekers and companies, Shuuumatu Worker enables its clients to expand their operations and establish a stronger presence in the market.
Payme, Inc. is a software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a mobile application that provides payroll prepayment services, allowing users to access their earned wages in cash through their smartphones. The company focuses on creating digital platforms to streamline mobile payments and salary advance services, aiming to enhance financial accessibility for users.
MoBagel
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015 by AI scientists from Stanford and UC Berkeley, MoBagel develops cloud-based software for automated machine learning. Its flagship product, Decanter AI, empowers data scientists and business analysts to build accurate predictive models using a visual interface. Serving industries such as banking, finance, retail, manufacturing, telecom, and government, MoBagel has headquarters in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Asia.
Favy
Venture Round in 2017
Favy is a Tokyo-based platform that provides marketing support for the food and beverage sector. It offers a web service that helps restaurants and other consumer-facing businesses, including beauty salons, launch subscription programs and access information on local stores and gourmet events. As a web-based media and services platform, Favy supplies tools aimed at improving profitability for retail stores and restaurants by enhancing the customer experience, increasing sales, and attracting customers. The platform aggregates local dining options and gourmet content, enabling operators to gain visibility and engage with diners through subscription and promotional capabilities.
VELDT Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing wearable technology and Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company is known for its innovative smartwatches, including the VELDT SERENDIPITY, which combines traditional analog design with modern connectivity features. These devices are designed to help users regain time spent on smartphones, encouraging them to explore their surroundings and discover new experiences. VELDT's products, which also include luxury timepieces, aim to enhance daily routines by providing valuable data related to fitness and health through a blend of transparent light and discreet displays. The company serves a global customer base through retail outlets in Japan and online platforms, gaining recognition for its functional design and clear conceptual approach to technology.
Favy
Venture Round in 2016
Favy is a Tokyo-based platform that provides marketing support for the food and beverage sector. It offers a web service that helps restaurants and other consumer-facing businesses, including beauty salons, launch subscription programs and access information on local stores and gourmet events. As a web-based media and services platform, Favy supplies tools aimed at improving profitability for retail stores and restaurants by enhancing the customer experience, increasing sales, and attracting customers. The platform aggregates local dining options and gourmet content, enabling operators to gain visibility and engage with diners through subscription and promotional capabilities.
Mrk & Co is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing a dating application for mobile devices. Unlike traditional dating platforms that focus on superficial connections, Mrk & Co's app emphasizes the importance of personal interactions and shared experiences, allowing users to connect with matched individuals through dining experiences. This approach aims to foster meaningful relationships by blending social engagement with culinary exploration.
Planet Table
Series A in 2016
Planet Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online food distribution platform focused on sustainable food production. The company aims to enhance the food value chain by leveraging technology to create a production and distribution support system. Its platform delivers food services to professionals and utilizes big data science to optimize supply and demand chains. This approach facilitates direct connections between farmers and restaurants, thereby reducing food waste and promoting sustainability in the food industry.
The Bridge
Venture Round in 2016
The Bridge is an internet and media firm that organizes meetups for connecting entrepreneurs and system engineers. It delivers news updates from the Tokyo startup scene, in an effort to help entrepreneurs connect with the global community.
VAZ Inc. is a marketing agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in promoting content and communicating ideas. The company collaborates with YouTubers and other influential creators to drive social change through everyday small actions. VAZ offers a range of services, including social media marketing, campaign planning, influencer marketing, and account management. By leveraging these services, VAZ enables corporate clients and businesses to effectively raise awareness about their products, share their philosophies, and inspire broader audiences.
MoBagel
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015 by AI scientists from Stanford and UC Berkeley, MoBagel develops cloud-based software for automated machine learning. Its flagship product, Decanter AI, empowers data scientists and business analysts to build accurate predictive models using a visual interface. Serving industries such as banking, finance, retail, manufacturing, telecom, and government, MoBagel has headquarters in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Asia.
LiB is a Tokyo-based company offering a membership-driven outplacement service tailored for women eager to continue their professional journey. Its platform facilitates job searches and career growth opportunities, empowering women to succeed in their chosen careers.
Laibo
Venture Round in 2015
Laibo operates a web platform based in Tokyo, Japan. It offers career guidance services by facilitating users' exploration of diverse career paths and assisting them in making informed decisions about their professional development.
Travee Inc. is an online platform that connects travelers with local hosts, facilitating interactions and experiences in various destinations worldwide. Founded in 2015 by Kenichi Ikeda, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Travee allows users to search for and book tours offered by locals, enabling personalized travel experiences based on location, tour date, and group size. To ensure the safety and security of its users, travelers are verified through Facebook. The platform serves as a marketplace that enhances the travel experience by fostering connections between visitors and local guides.
Leading Mark
Series A in 2015
Leading Mark Inc. is an employment agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in human resources services. The company is focused on streamlining the recruitment process through its online platform, which aggregates job listings tailored to users' interests. This approach aims to enhance the job-seeking experience by prioritizing the needs of applicants, in contrast to larger, traditional agencies that may focus more on the hiring companies. Additionally, Leading Mark is expanding its operations to include mid-career and international hiring, with a dedicated team in China working to connect top Japanese-speaking Chinese students with domestic employers. By emphasizing a user-centric model, Leading Mark seeks to alleviate the frustrations often faced by job seekers, ensuring they receive the information and opportunities they need to advance their careers.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Crevo operates a web-based platform for language-free open-crowdsourcing contests. This enables users worldwide to find custom designs tailored to their needs.
Pocket Supernova
Seed Round in 2014
Pocket Supernova Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013, specializing in the development of video-messaging and mobile applications. Its flagship product, Unda, allows users to record videos and enhance them with text and graphics, facilitating the creation of engaging content. In addition to Unda, the company has developed other applications such as Video Selfie and WatchMe, which further expand its portfolio in the mobile communications space. Pocket Supernova focuses on providing users with tools for creating professional-looking videos and photos, featuring capabilities like face tracking, video overlays, and various creative tools, all designed to simplify the process of producing social media-ready content.
Paidy is a Japanese fintech company that offers a cardless real-time payment network. It enables consumers to buy online without a credit card or pre-registration, optimizing for mobile and instant-checkout. Paidy's platform uses proprietary technology to score creditworthiness, underwrite transactions, and guarantee payment to merchants.
LiB is a Tokyo-based company offering a membership-driven outplacement service tailored for women eager to continue their professional journey. Its platform facilitates job searches and career growth opportunities, empowering women to succeed in their chosen careers.
Kabuku
Venture Round in 2014
Kabuku Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013 that specializes in on-demand manufacturing and 3D printing solutions. It offers a comprehensive suite of services through its platforms, including Kabuku Connect, which facilitates various manufacturing processes such as consulting, 3D design, production, and logistics, leveraging a global network of manufacturing partners. Additionally, the company provides Kabuku MMS, designed to streamline tasks such as quotation and order management for 3D printing service providers and manufacturers. Kabuku also operates Rinkak.com, a digital marketplace allowing users to order from a diverse range of 3D models. The company has collaborated with notable brands and agencies, enhancing its presence in the 3D printing sector.
Orb, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development of innovative financial solutions, particularly in the realm of distributed ledger technology. Founded in 2014, the company initially operated under the name CoinPass Co., Ltd. It has developed a proprietary platform called SmartCoin, which enables businesses to create and manage their own digital coin economies using a secure and efficient ledger system. Orb also manages CoinPass Kessei, a Bitcoin payment service designed for electronic commerce. The firm is focused on research and development aimed at advancing next-generation distributed ledger technologies and expanding into new markets. With a diverse international team, Orb aims to make a significant impact in the fintech sector.
WebPay Holdings, based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in web payment processing solutions. Originally known as Fluxflex, the company has transitioned to focus on providing a scalable shared web hosting service tailored for LAMP applications. This service includes an automated file synchronization system that allows users to seamlessly develop and test web services. Users can easily implement modifications to their applications in a production environment, utilizing an auto-scaling, distributed multi-layered server architecture with a single command. As of February 2015, WebPay Holdings operates as a subsidiary of LINE Pay Corporation.
Zawatt Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the development of social media applications and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplaces. The company operates two primary platforms: Smaoku, which facilitates the online sale of second-hand branded goods through a cross-border auction model, and WishScope, a social bulletin board that allows users to trade second-hand items, exchange skills, and connect with others. Zawatt aims to create an interactive environment for users to engage in commerce while ensuring authenticity in transactions. In February 2017, Zawatt became a subsidiary of Mercari, a notable C2C marketplace in Japan.
CrowdWorks
Series B in 2013
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, CrowdWorks operates a leading crowdsourcing platform connecting businesses with freelancers. It offers project matching services across various fields, including app development and design, with over 25,000 companies utilizing its services.
Retty is a Japanese online platform that operates a real-name gourmet service for discovering and sharing restaurant information. It provides restaurant reviews and recommendations, enabling users to search for dining options in Japan based on recommendations from friends and others with similar tastes. The platform functions as a social dining community where users can share experiences and plan where to eat, emphasizing authenticity and personalized search. Retty focuses on delivering curated restaurant information through a single gourmet platform.
Leading Mark
Venture Round in 2013
Leading Mark Inc. is an employment agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in human resources services. The company is focused on streamlining the recruitment process through its online platform, which aggregates job listings tailored to users' interests. This approach aims to enhance the job-seeking experience by prioritizing the needs of applicants, in contrast to larger, traditional agencies that may focus more on the hiring companies. Additionally, Leading Mark is expanding its operations to include mid-career and international hiring, with a dedicated team in China working to connect top Japanese-speaking Chinese students with domestic employers. By emphasizing a user-centric model, Leading Mark seeks to alleviate the frustrations often faced by job seekers, ensuring they receive the information and opportunities they need to advance their careers.
BASE, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and operation of Web services. The company offers a range of services, including an online shop opening service and a smartphone shopping app under the BASE brand. Additionally, it provides financial services such as YELL BANK, which facilitates fundraising for shop owners using the BASE platform. BASE also offers PAY.JP, an online service for implementing credit card payments, and PAY ID, an ID-type payment service for consumers. The company's services are primarily focused on the Japanese market.
Kaizen Platform
Seed Round in 2013
Founded in 2013, Kaizen Platform Inc. offers a digital marketing platform enabling brands, agencies, and freelancers to collaborate on creating and testing customer journey experiences across mobile, social media, display ads, and landing pages. Serving sectors like retail, finance, travel, and tech, the company combines multichannel marketing software with a cloud of designers and copywriters for improved performance.
Street Academy
Seed Round in 2013
Street Academy, Inc. is a technology firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates an online social education platform. This platform connects teachers with learners and facilitates the exchange of knowledge through an online course marketplace. In addition to providing a venue for individual educators, Street Academy offers corporate training services, dispatches instructors, and supplies employee education solutions. By leveraging technology, the company aims to enhance learning opportunities and support career success for its users.
RareJob
Venture Round in 2013
RareJob is a Japanese company specializing in online English language education. It caters to individual learners, corporations, and educational institutions.
Loco Partners
Seed Round in 2013
Loco Partners, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online marketplace for accommodations in Japan. Founded in 2011, Loco Partners offers Relux, a reservation service featuring a selection of prestigious hotels and traditional ryokans. The platform allows clients to search for and book rooms at high-quality inns while facilitating negotiations with accommodation facilities. In addition to its booking services, Loco Partners provides social media marketing, media content, and consulting services tailored specifically for the hospitality industry. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company aims to enhance the experience of finding and reserving accommodations in Japan.
Coiney, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing card settlement services for face-to-face transactions, as well as online payment solutions. Established in 2012, Coiney offers a credit card payment service that allows businesses to process transactions using smartphones and tablets. By using a dedicated device that connects to a mobile terminal and an accompanying application, users can efficiently conduct credit card payments in various environments, both indoors and outdoors, as long as there is an internet connection. Additionally, Coiney has developed an AI-driven evaluation engine that analyzes payment history and statistical data from its services to assess the creditworthiness of businesses seeking loans from affiliated banks. This comprehensive suite of services is designed to facilitate seamless payment processing and enhance businesses' access to financial support.
Note, Inc., formerly known as Piece of Cake, Inc., is a Japanese company founded in 2011 and based in Minato. It operates an online platform designed to help content creators publish various types of media, including text, images, and audio, over the internet. The platform facilitates updates for users, enabling them to stay informed with daily information while fostering a comfortable environment for both creators and readers to share and receive content pleasantly.
Beatrobo
Seed Round in 2012
Beatrobo is a social music platform based in Tokyo, Japan, launched on February 22, 2012. It allows users to collect and share music and videos from the web, fostering a community where users can instantly listen to their friends' musical selections. The platform differentiates itself by utilizing customizable robot avatars as tools for sharing songs and discovering new artists, enhancing user interaction. Beatrobo also enables users to create public playlists, facilitating a seamless experience in accessing and sharing digital content without the complexities often associated with digital services.
Talknote
Seed Round in 2012
Talknote Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in April 2010 that specializes in developing a corporate communication platform and a micro social communication service application. Its platform is designed to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction by revitalizing communication within organizations. Talknote offers features such as group communication and text messaging, as well as tools for managing business requests and deadlines. By fostering lively interaction among employees, Talknote aims to create a more collaborative and productive work environment.
Grooves
Seed Round in 2012
Grooves is a Tokyo-based provider of a social recruiting platform that develops and operates software to connect engineers, candidates, recruiters, and agencies, aiming to streamline the recruitment process. The platform serves Japan and the Asia-Pacific region and has supported thousands of corporate customers since 2004.
garbs Inc is engage in social job posting business. The company was established on January, 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Best Teacher
Seed Round in 2012
Best Teacher, Inc. is an online English conversation school based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2011. The company offers a platform for Japanese students to enhance their English skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through personalized online lessons with various teachers. Students have the opportunity to create unique online textbooks, further tailoring their learning experience. Additionally, Best Teacher provides tools for improving pronunciation, such as online voice recorders. The curriculum includes general English conversation courses as well as preparation for competitive exams, ensuring comprehensive training for learners at different levels.
CrowdWorks
Seed Round in 2011
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, CrowdWorks operates a leading crowdsourcing platform connecting businesses with freelancers. It offers project matching services across various fields, including app development and design, with over 25,000 companies utilizing its services.
Insight Plus
Seed Round in 2011
Insight Plus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in mobile application development. Founded in 2011 by Masao Yagi, it has developed a social shopping app called Shopping+. This innovative app allows users to "check in" objects found in physical stores, enabling them to share pricing information and other relevant details with others. Through its focus on enhancing the shopping experience, Insight Plus aims to connect consumers in a more interactive and informative manner.
Zawatt Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the development of social media applications and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplaces. The company operates two primary platforms: Smaoku, which facilitates the online sale of second-hand branded goods through a cross-border auction model, and WishScope, a social bulletin board that allows users to trade second-hand items, exchange skills, and connect with others. Zawatt aims to create an interactive environment for users to engage in commerce while ensuring authenticity in transactions. In February 2017, Zawatt became a subsidiary of Mercari, a notable C2C marketplace in Japan.
Hoolai Game
Series B in 2011
Hoolai Games, founded in 2008 by CEO Qiao Wanli and President Jian Huang, is a prominent developer and publisher of social Web and mobile games in China. Headquartered in Beijing, the company has established a diverse portfolio that includes popular titles such as Hoolai Three Kingdoms, War of Immortals, Hoolai Poker, and Checkmate. Hoolai Games focuses on creating entertaining cross-platform experiences that allow players to engage with games across various devices. The company also operates offices in Shanghai, Tokyo, Guangzhou, Taipei, and Silicon Valley, reinforcing its commitment to the global gaming market.
Monoco is a Tokyo-based e-commerce platform that operates as a cross-border social marketplace, connecting buyers and sellers through narrative-driven product discovery and transactions supported by a secure international payment and logistics system. Founded in 2010 as FlutterScape, the company focuses on fashion and daily necessities, offering clothing, shoes, bags, gadgets, home decor and jewelry from multiple brands for men and women, with an initial emphasis on products from Japan. The platform aims to go beyond traditional marketplaces by enabling sellers to share real narratives of their product discoveries and encouraging buyers to engage in a collaborative shopping experience. It also provides brand and marketing support to sellers, including branding, public relations, sales strategy and promotion planning to help list and promote items on the platform.
Retty is a Japanese online platform that operates a real-name gourmet service for discovering and sharing restaurant information. It provides restaurant reviews and recommendations, enabling users to search for dining options in Japan based on recommendations from friends and others with similar tastes. The platform functions as a social dining community where users can share experiences and plan where to eat, emphasizing authenticity and personalized search. Retty focuses on delivering curated restaurant information through a single gourmet platform.
Trenders
Corporate Round in 2010
Trenders, Inc. is a marketing solutions company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2000. It specializes in influencer marketing and operates a proprietary network that facilitates advanced micro marketing strategies. By leveraging its expertise in media and advertising management, Trenders addresses the diverse and fragmented needs of consumers across various industries. The company's innovative approach to planning and execution allows it to effectively engage target audiences, positioning itself as a leader in the next generation of marketing.
Sansan
Angel Round in 2009
Sansan Inc, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in cloud-based contact management solutions for both corporate and individual users. The company offers its flagship service, Sansan, which is designed for businesses, and the Eight app, aimed at individuals, transforming traditional business cards into valuable digital connections. Since its inception, Sansan has experienced significant growth, with over 7,000 premium corporate users including notable clients such as the Japanese Government. The company has also expanded its reach internationally, establishing a subsidiary in Singapore in 2015. With more than 1.5 million registered users on its Eight platform, Sansan continues to set the standard for contact management services in Japan and seeks to enhance networking through innovative technology.