ChillStack
Series A in 2024
Founded in 2018, ChillStack specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity. It offers services such as fraud detection for smartphone and consumer games, web vulnerability diagnosis, and AI security research & development.
Credify
Venture Round in 2022
Credify Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing a blockchain protocol for verifying the reputation of individuals across various platforms. The company offers serviceX, a technology that enables enterprises in sectors such as banking and e-commerce to integrate their products and services within complementary ecosystems. This system allows users to share their verified personal information securely during onboarding, while maintaining control over their data. By leveraging this innovative approach, Credify helps businesses in Japan and Southeast Asia significantly reduce client acquisition costs and enhances the ethical generation of leads, prioritizing user privacy. The market for data sharing is projected to reach $370 billion by 2023, positioning Credify as a key player in transforming lead generation practices.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2019, Menou specializes in AI-driven visual inspection software. Their proprietary deep learning technology mimics human inspector techniques to maintain product quality without specialized human intervention.
MFS, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in consumer lending services, primarily focusing on online mortgage offerings. Established in 2009, MFS simplifies the mortgage process by eliminating the need for customers to search for, apply for, or negotiate with traditional financial institutions. The company has garnered significant media attention and has been featured in prominent outlets such as NHK, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and Yomiuri Shimbun, highlighting its innovative approach to the mortgage industry in Japan.
Credify
Seed Round in 2020
Credify Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing a blockchain protocol for verifying the reputation of individuals across various platforms. The company offers serviceX, a technology that enables enterprises in sectors such as banking and e-commerce to integrate their products and services within complementary ecosystems. This system allows users to share their verified personal information securely during onboarding, while maintaining control over their data. By leveraging this innovative approach, Credify helps businesses in Japan and Southeast Asia significantly reduce client acquisition costs and enhances the ethical generation of leads, prioritizing user privacy. The market for data sharing is projected to reach $370 billion by 2023, positioning Credify as a key player in transforming lead generation practices.
Cocon
Venture Round in 2020
Cocon, Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in cyber security services. Founded in 2013, the company originally operated under the name Panda Graphics, Inc. until rebranding in May 2015. Cocon provides a crowdsourcing platform that facilitates the production of animation content and offers voice work services. Additionally, it delivers motion production services and develops solutions for motion capture technology. The company's focus is on enhancing security measures for businesses, employing advanced technologies to protect data and improve security diagnostics across various sectors, including connected cars and industrial systems. Through its diverse offerings, Cocon aims to help organizations operate efficiently while mitigating information security risks.
Fuku Inc. is a software development company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in creating solutions for researchers in the life sciences sector, focusing on streamlining literature research processes. Its primary product, Sophiscope, is a platform that employs natural language processing and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of research activities. By enabling researchers to filter searches based on specific needs and compare multiple studies, Fuku aims to alleviate the challenges associated with literature research, allowing scientists to concentrate on their core research tasks.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2019, Menou specializes in AI-driven visual inspection software. Their proprietary deep learning technology mimics human inspector techniques to maintain product quality without specialized human intervention.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, Jij specializes in algorithm development and consulting. It leverages cutting-edge hardware and research methods like Ising machines and quantum annealing to develop optimization technologies for solving complex industrial problems that are traditionally difficult to compute.
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.
New Innovations
Seed Round in 2020
New Innovations Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and developing AI-based robots for cafes. Their flagship product, √C, is an unmanned cafe robot equipped with demand forecast capabilities. This robot aims to provide coffee tailored to customers' taste preferences, busyness, physical condition, and mood, reducing waiting times and enabling more efficient operations for cafes. The company has secured funding from investors such as Zashid Capital and DEEPCORE, totaling 70 million yen in July 2019. New Innovations is currently collaborating with Nankai Electric Railway to install √C at Namba Station/Namba Skyo for demonstration experiments starting August 1, 2019.
Mantra Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2020 that focuses on developing and operating a multilingual translation platform, specifically designed for the manga industry. The company's primary product is a specialized translation engine that facilitates the seamless delivery of comics across language barriers for publishers. By integrating various technological solutions, Mantra streamlines the translation workflow and enables simultaneous distribution, thus enhancing accessibility for manga enthusiasts globally. Through its innovative approach, Mantra aims to reduce linguistic barriers and enrich the experience of manga readers around the world.
ChillStack
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, ChillStack specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity. It offers services such as fraud detection for smartphone and consumer games, web vulnerability diagnosis, and AI security research & development.
Credify
Seed Round in 2020
Credify Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing a blockchain protocol for verifying the reputation of individuals across various platforms. The company offers serviceX, a technology that enables enterprises in sectors such as banking and e-commerce to integrate their products and services within complementary ecosystems. This system allows users to share their verified personal information securely during onboarding, while maintaining control over their data. By leveraging this innovative approach, Credify helps businesses in Japan and Southeast Asia significantly reduce client acquisition costs and enhances the ethical generation of leads, prioritizing user privacy. The market for data sharing is projected to reach $370 billion by 2023, positioning Credify as a key player in transforming lead generation practices.
DeepEyeVision
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, DeepEyeVision specializes in cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions for ophthalmological image diagnosis support. Its platform uses AI to analyze medical images, aiding in the detection of eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Graffity
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo in 2017, Graffity develops augmented reality (AR) applications that enhance communication and entertainment. Its flagship product is an AR fighting game designed to provide global AR experiences, enriching everyday life with features like AR battle, text/image sharing, and real-space image projection.
New Innovations
Seed Round in 2019
New Innovations Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and developing AI-based robots for cafes. Their flagship product, √C, is an unmanned cafe robot equipped with demand forecast capabilities. This robot aims to provide coffee tailored to customers' taste preferences, busyness, physical condition, and mood, reducing waiting times and enabling more efficient operations for cafes. The company has secured funding from investors such as Zashid Capital and DEEPCORE, totaling 70 million yen in July 2019. New Innovations is currently collaborating with Nankai Electric Railway to install √C at Namba Station/Namba Skyo for demonstration experiments starting August 1, 2019.
Instalimb
Venture Round in 2019
Instalimb, Inc. is a pioneering company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development of low-cost 3D printed prosthetics and orthotics. Leveraging advanced 3D-CAD, 3D printing, and machine learning technologies, Instalimb aims to revolutionize the prosthetics industry by significantly reducing production costs and delivery times. The company utilizes an innovative algorithm that enhances design efficiency, allowing for the creation of customized prosthetic devices tailored to individual needs. This cutting-edge approach not only makes prosthetics more accessible to amputees but also represents a significant advancement in the field of assistive technology. As the world's first business dedicated to 3D printed prostheses, Instalimb is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals requiring these essential devices.
UsideU, Inc. is a technology firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled digital dispatch services. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes reinforcement learning technologies to create innovative solutions aimed at addressing the service worker shortage faced by various industries. UsideU's platform facilitates remote communication and multi-modal automated interactions, enabling effective collaboration between human agents and robotic systems. Its products are designed to enhance the efficiency of customer service operations, particularly in the context of sales and guidance, by incorporating advanced features such as voice, touch, and facial recognition. The company's efforts are particularly relevant in light of demographic challenges, such as declining birth rates and an aging population, as well as increasing inbound demand for services.
VAAK Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence (AI) software tailored for security, automation, and analytical purposes. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, VAAK develops innovative solutions such as VAAK EYE, which analyzes images from security cameras to detect suspicious behavior and sends real-time alerts to prevent shoplifting. Additionally, VAAKPAY serves as an integrated AI solution that enhances operational efficiency, reduces fraud, and conducts in-store analysis. The company's technology not only focuses on crime prevention but also provides marketing insights by analyzing customer purchasing behavior, considering factors such as demographics and product returns. Through its advanced video analysis capabilities, VAAK aims to support retail businesses in improving security and optimizing customer engagement.
User Local
Venture Round in 2018
User Local, Inc. is a Tokyo-based software firm established in 2005 that specializes in the development of data analysis tools and artificial intelligence technologies. The company focuses on creating various analytical solutions for site creators and marketers, including tools for web marketing, social media analysis, and media analysis. Its product lineup features User Insight for web marketing support, Social Insight for social media analytics, and Media Insight for media analysis. Additionally, User Local offers services such as heat map analysis, text mining, and AI-driven future forecasting. The company also manages an artificial intelligence chatbot, enhancing its capabilities in providing comprehensive data-driven solutions.
EmbodyMe
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo in 2016, EmbodyMe specializes in developing innovative mobile applications that leverage deep learning and virtual reality technologies. Its flagship products include Xpression, which generates realistic fake videos using deep facial expressions of celebrities, and EmbodyMe, a platform creating 3D model avatars that mimic users' movements in VR space based on hand gestures.
Laboratik Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing and operating the Smart bot A platform, which utilizes natural language processing technology to facilitate real-time analysis and engagement within organizations. The platform offers features that assess communication dynamics among team members, including the ability to measure and visualize communication patterns, detect biases, and analyze emotional tones in chat conversations. Additionally, it enables users to automatically collect and organize comments tagged during discussions, fostering idea sharing and collaboration. Laboratik's mission is to enhance human creativity and productivity by transforming workplace interactions through innovative solutions.
New Innovations Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and developing AI-based robots for cafes. Their flagship product, √C, is an unmanned cafe robot equipped with demand forecast capabilities. This robot aims to provide coffee tailored to customers' taste preferences, busyness, physical condition, and mood, reducing waiting times and enabling more efficient operations for cafes. The company has secured funding from investors such as Zashid Capital and DEEPCORE, totaling 70 million yen in July 2019. New Innovations is currently collaborating with Nankai Electric Railway to install √C at Namba Station/Namba Skyo for demonstration experiments starting August 1, 2019.