Deepcore

Deepcore Inc. is an investment firm based in Japan, established in 2017, that specializes in nurturing seed and early-stage artificial intelligence startups. The firm operates as an incubator, providing a collaborative research and development environment through an advanced co-working space located in Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Deepcore is equipped with an AI computing platform, including GPUs, developed in partnership with NVIDIA. The incubator aims to empower entrepreneurs who aspire to leverage technology for social change by facilitating joint demonstration experiments with various companies. As part of the SoftBank Group, Deepcore also offers strategic support in project management and industry connections, enhancing opportunities for its members to address societal challenges using cutting-edge deep learning technologies.

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Tané

Seed Round in 2023
Tané is a "Crypto Builders Incubator". We intend to contribute to the crypto/Web3 ecosystem by leveraging the experience and expertise gained from developing and investing in web businesses and applications.

Tippsy

Seed Round in 2022
Tippsy is an online e-Commerce platform that promotes a modern lifestyle of drinking for Japanese sake. They offer over 200 bottles on the product pages with visual metrics to make choosing sake easy. It also offers monthly subscription service Tippsy Sake Box to provide three mini bottles each month to help you explore distinct differences of different brews. Tippy changing the perception people may have on sake as exotic but cheap, hang-over producing spirit that they only drink at the restaurant for experience, and making it as sophisticated and deep a culture as wine by democratizing the access to selection and information for any consumers.

MENOU

Series A in 2022
Menou Inc. is engage in AI introduction and technology services business. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Resilire

Seed Round in 2021
The management service for Supply-chain risks.

Telexistence

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

Canly

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

Datagusto

Seed Round in 2021
Datagusto provides a next-generation data analysis tool that AI analyzes data according to business purpose just by entering data.

Soundraw

Seed Round in 2021
SOUNDRAW Inc. is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven music generation. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Minato, Japan, the company offers a platform that enables users to create and produce music effortlessly. Its software utilizes AI to automatically generate music by combining various phrases based on user-selected genres or moods. With an intuitive user interface, SOUNDRAW's platform allows musicians to easily customize their compositions, making the process of music creation more accessible and flexible.

Senseye

Series A in 2021
Senseye, Inc. develops a smart contact lens that non-invasively records information from a human user. The company’s contact lens infers human emotions, thoughts, health states, and mental states to help with market research, disease diagnoses, and early disease detection (strokes and heart attacks) aspects. It serves industrial, professional, and health applications. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

MFS

Venture Round in 2021
MFS, Inc. is a consumer lending company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2009. It specializes in providing online mortgage services, streamlining the process of obtaining home loans for consumers without the need to search for, apply for, or negotiate with traditional financial institutions. MFS has garnered significant media attention, being featured in prominent outlets such as NHK, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and Yomiuri Shimbun, which highlights its innovative approach in the lending sector.

Hey AI

Seed Round in 2020
Credify Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing user credibility and privacy through its innovative blockchain solutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, it operates as a subsidiary of Sports Ledger Ltd. The company develops a universal identity system that encrypts personal information, enabling secure data sharing between users and partner companies. Their flagship offerings, built on the Credify idX secure data bridging technology, empower enterprises in diverse sectors, such as banking and e-commerce, to generate leads based on users' verified profiles while maintaining privacy. By providing a more ethical lead generation system, Credify helps organizations in Japan and Southeast Asia significantly reduce client acquisition costs and access a growing data-sharing market. Overall, Credify aims to foster transparency and improve service quality by creating a meritocratic credibility framework that benefits consumers and businesses alike.

Cocon

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

kea

Series A in 2020
Kea LLC, headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in developing automated ordering software designed for the restaurant industry. Established in 2018, the company's product, Kea Voice, efficiently processes phone orders and customer requests, allowing restaurants to manage their operations more effectively and maintain direct relationships with their customers. By streamlining the ordering process, Kea enables restaurants to concentrate on food preparation while enhancing the overall customer experience. As a rapidly growing enterprise, Kea is positioned to significantly transform traditional restaurant operations.

TAFDATA

Seed Round in 2020
Tafdata Inc. provides web application development, artificial intelligence (AI) development, and AI consulting services for sports athletes and coaches. It also develops Tennis Labo, a service that allows students to incorporate video into their videos by shooting video. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

Koska

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

fuku

Seed Round in 2020
fuku inc. engages in software development and sales. It offers Sophiscope, a platform that offers research support services for researchers in the life science field. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

WATASHIHA

Seed Round in 2020
WATASHIHA is a communication company.

MENOU

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

Medmain

Series A in 2020
Medmain Inc. is a company that develops software products aimed at enhancing pathology diagnosis through advanced technology. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fukuoka City, Japan, with additional offices in Tokyo and the United States, Medmain offers several key products. Its flagship software, PidPort, utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence for rapid and accurate pathology analysis. The company also provides Medteria, an online platform that grants medical students access to educational resources, and offers diagnostic imaging services. Medmain's solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency within medical institutions and support drug discovery efforts for pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations. Through its innovative approach, Medmain seeks to make medical services more accessible and efficient.

Jij

Series A in 2020
Jij Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in algorithm development and consulting. The firm focuses on quantum technology aimed at addressing complex industrial challenges that traditional computational methods struggle to resolve. By leveraging advanced machine algorithms, Jij conducts practical research on combinatorial optimization, allowing clients to benefit from innovative quantum annealing technology.

Corpy&Co.

Seed Round in 2020
Corpy&Co., Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of artificial intelligence systems aimed at enhancing safety and equality. The company focuses on research and development of explainable AI and quality assurance technologies, which ensure that AI systems are interpretable and their quality can be verified across various applications. Corpy&Co. offers solutions tailored for mission-critical sectors such as healthcare, automotive, and education, enabling businesses to effectively deploy AI technologies according to their specific requirements. Through its innovative algorithms and robust frameworks, the company addresses the challenges of AI robustness against external attacks while promoting the understanding of AI decision-making processes.

Sportip

Seed Round in 2020
Sportip Inc. engages in development of applications and motion analysis system. The company also engages in operation of media. Sportip Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in Tsukuba, Japan.

New Innovations

Seed Round in 2020
New Innovations Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven robots for the café industry. Their flagship product, the robot known as "√C," is equipped with demand forecasting capabilities, allowing it to offer personalized coffee selections based on individual preferences, busy schedules, and even the customer's mood. This innovation aims to enhance the café experience without displacing human workers, as the robots are designed to assist rather than replace them. The company recognizes the challenges posed by a talent shortage in the industry and seeks to integrate technology into the offline experience of food and beverage service. In collaboration with Nankai Electric Railway, New Innovations began demonstration experiments of the √C robot at Namba Station in August 2019, marking a significant step in providing a unique coffee experience tailored to consumer needs.

PreVu3D

Seed Round in 2020
PreVu3D inc develops cloud-based interactive 3D visualization and modelling software. The company’s software enables users to create, edit, and collaborate on 3D replicas of real-life environments. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Soundraw

Seed Round in 2020
SOUNDRAW Inc. is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven music generation. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Minato, Japan, the company offers a platform that enables users to create and produce music effortlessly. Its software utilizes AI to automatically generate music by combining various phrases based on user-selected genres or moods. With an intuitive user interface, SOUNDRAW's platform allows musicians to easily customize their compositions, making the process of music creation more accessible and flexible.

MANTRA

Seed Round in 2020
Mantra Inc. develops, owns, and operates a platform that provides a multilingual translation engine. Its products include mantra engine, a translation support platform for businesses and mantra, a multilingual manga platform. The company serves businesses. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

ChillStack

Seed Round in 2020
ChillStack, Inc. is engage in research and development of security technology to protect AI. It offers S tena, a fraudulent user detection system that automatically detects cheetahs, BOTs, and RMT vendors of smartphone games and consumer games from logs; web vulnerability diagnosis; and AI security R & D services. The company was founded in 2018 and is based Tokyo, Japan.

Laboratik

Series A in 2020
Laboratik Inc. develops and operates Smart bot A; platform. It enables real-time analysis and engagement, such as relationships and emotions in the organization from in-house chat conversation through natural language processing technology. The platforms features include connection; bot measures and visualizes communication with team and detect biased communication in the team, emotions; analyzes positive / negative degree of chat utterance using natural language analysis technology, and Share ideas; automatically collects comments tagged during chat. Laboratik Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Hey AI

Seed Round in 2020
Credify Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing user credibility and privacy through its innovative blockchain solutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, it operates as a subsidiary of Sports Ledger Ltd. The company develops a universal identity system that encrypts personal information, enabling secure data sharing between users and partner companies. Their flagship offerings, built on the Credify idX secure data bridging technology, empower enterprises in diverse sectors, such as banking and e-commerce, to generate leads based on users' verified profiles while maintaining privacy. By providing a more ethical lead generation system, Credify helps organizations in Japan and Southeast Asia significantly reduce client acquisition costs and access a growing data-sharing market. Overall, Credify aims to foster transparency and improve service quality by creating a meritocratic credibility framework that benefits consumers and businesses alike.

DeepEyeVision

Seed Round in 2020
DeepEyeVision Inc. provides cloud based artificial intelligence ophthalmological image diagnosis support solutions. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Smile Robotics, Inc.

Seed Round in 2020
Smile Robotics Co., Ltd. manufactures AI recognition technology based robots for the restaurant industry. Its products are used to handle various dishes directly and carry them to the backyard; and to pickle them in a sink and set in a dishwasher. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Graffity

Seed Round in 2020
Graffity Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2017 that focuses on enhancing efficiency and automating human intellectual production through Deep Learning technology. The company specializes in developing an augmented reality (AR) communication application that allows users to create graffiti in virtual spaces. Graffity aims to deliver global AR experiences that enrich everyday life, thereby transforming the entertainment landscape through innovative applications.

UTU Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
UTU Technologies Inc. provides personalized recommendations for trusted service providers on sharing platforms to drive conversion, satisfaction, retention, and viral acquisition. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

TAFDATA

Seed Round in 2019
Tafdata Inc. provides web application development, artificial intelligence (AI) development, and AI consulting services for sports athletes and coaches. It also develops Tennis Labo, a service that allows students to incorporate video into their videos by shooting video. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

New Innovations

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

instalimb

Venture Round in 2019
Instalimb, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the development of low-cost prosthetics through advanced technologies such as 3D computer-aided design, 3D printing, and machine learning. As the world's first business focused on 3D printed prostheses, Instalimb aims to make prosthetic devices more accessible and affordable for individuals in need. The innovative approach combines cutting-edge technology with a commitment to improving the quality of life for users, setting a new standard in the prosthetic industry.

kea

Seed Round in 2019
Kea LLC, headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in developing automated ordering software designed for the restaurant industry. Established in 2018, the company's product, Kea Voice, efficiently processes phone orders and customer requests, allowing restaurants to manage their operations more effectively and maintain direct relationships with their customers. By streamlining the ordering process, Kea enables restaurants to concentrate on food preparation while enhancing the overall customer experience. As a rapidly growing enterprise, Kea is positioned to significantly transform traditional restaurant operations.
BCG reported that 70% of Gen Z discover products through content platforms, not directly on a retailer website. Social commerce is NOW. The global fashion E-commerce digital advertising allocation is $200 billion. Mai is making social visual discovery shopping a reality on every photo and video across any social platforms or devices. Viewers can click and shop the clothing they see while watching videos, such as TV shows, movies, and other digital media. Mai bridges the gap between social content and e-commerce, through a fully-automated AI computer vision technology, a sophisticated e-commerce bidding system, and a user personalization system. At Mai, we have spent three years working with top computer vision AI scientists, AI engineers, and fashion experts that created the world’s 1st fully automated video fashion shopping solution. We are connected with numerous top global e-commerce platforms, with total 200M SKUs available, daily updated with an out-of-stock rate <3%. Moreover, Mai is already live with two of the biggest social content platforms in Asia, with more to come. Mai has won the No.1 winner of MIT AI Idol contest in Jul 2020, and also won the title of “Most fundable company by investment value” at the biggest Asia Internet Conference in Nov 2020.

Babel

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

UTU Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
UTU Technologies Inc. provides personalized recommendations for trusted service providers on sharing platforms to drive conversion, satisfaction, retention, and viral acquisition. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Telexistence

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

Liaro

Venture Round in 2018
Liaro provides the apparel industry with artificial intelligence-powered services designed to cut costs while improving accuracy and efficiency. Its tools include a product recommendation engine and a computer vision-powered system to tag clothes.

Builder.ai

Series A in 2018
Builder.ai offers a platform designed for the creation and management of applications and websites, utilizing a combination of human assistance and artificial intelligence. The company provides two primary products: Builder, which oversees the entire development process, and CloudOps, which integrates automation with financial oversight for effective cloud infrastructure management. Founded in January 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Builder.ai aims to enable individuals and businesses to transform their ideas into fully developed tech products, making it easier for users to build new solutions or enhance existing cloud operations. The firm was previously known as Engineer.ai.

Medmain

Seed Round in 2018
Medmain Inc. is a company that develops software products aimed at enhancing pathology diagnosis through advanced technology. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fukuoka City, Japan, with additional offices in Tokyo and the United States, Medmain offers several key products. Its flagship software, PidPort, utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence for rapid and accurate pathology analysis. The company also provides Medteria, an online platform that grants medical students access to educational resources, and offers diagnostic imaging services. Medmain's solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency within medical institutions and support drug discovery efforts for pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations. Through its innovative approach, Medmain seeks to make medical services more accessible and efficient.

UsideU

Seed Round in 2018
UsideU, Inc. designs and develops artificial intelligence enabled digital dispatch service by using reinforcement learning technologies to help solve the service worker shortage. The platform offers solution for remote communication and multi-modal automated communication. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

VAAK

Seed Round in 2018
VAAK Inc. develops artificial intelligence (AI) based software for security, automation, and analysis. It offers VAAK EYE, retail store support software that analyzes images of security cameras, detects dubious behavior, and notifies in real-time for shoplifting prevention and VAAKPAY, an integrated artificial solution (AI) solution for operational automation, fraud reduction, and in-store analysis. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

User Local

Venture Round in 2018
User Local, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in developing analysis tools for website creators and marketers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, it focuses on big data analysis systems and provides a range of services including web marketing support tools, social media analysis, and media analysis tools. The company also offers additional features such as heat map analysis, text mining, and AI-based forecasting services. Additionally, User Local manages an artificial intelligence chatbot to enhance user interaction. Through its innovative solutions, User Local aims to support website owners in optimizing their online presence and marketing strategies.

EmbodyMe

Venture Round in 2018
EmbodyMe, Inc. develops mobile applications, including Xpression and EmbodyMe that uses deep learning. Xpression creates fake video that is indistinguishable from the real thing by taking deep facial expressions of celebrities using real learning. EmbodyMe creates a 3D model avatar that moves in virtual reality (VR) space by guessing expressions from hand movements. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.