MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital (MSIVC)

MSIVC is a venture capital firm that invests in Japanese and global startups scaling to IPO. It focuses on startups in verticals of Fintech, SaaS, Healthcare, AI, E-Commerce, Foodtech, and Environment etc.

Dai Tsujikawa

Partner

Past deals in Japan

GAAAT

Series B in 2025
GAAAT created unique artwork in partnership with a major Japanese IP content provider and hosted an art event in New York.

Drone Show Japan

Series A in 2024
Drone Show Japan specializes in creating innovative drone shows for various events, including outdoor and indoor exhibitions, as well as aerial photography services. The company aims to promote a drone-based society by leveraging advanced drone technologies. In addition to its show offerings, Drone Show Japan provides educational workshops focused on drone operation and technology, catering to event organizers, educators, and innovators. By combining entertainment with education, the company seeks to transform the experiences of its clients and leave a significant impact on their respective markets.

RECOTECH

Seed Round in 2024
RECOTECH is a ClimateTech firm that collects and shares data to maximize resource value throughout its life cycle, offering circular solutions to organizations and municipalities in Japan and beyond.

PR Table

Series D in 2024
PR Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in corporate storytelling through its mobile application. The company offers a public relations platform that enables clients to create, accumulate, and utilize narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This platform helps corporate clients effectively communicate their stories, focusing on aspects such as recruitment and the sharing of foundational episodes. By streamlining the storytelling process, PR Table aims to enhance how organizations convey their messages and engage with their audiences.

VALT JAPAN

Series B in 2024
VALT JAPAN is a social business dedicated to addressing various social issues through innovative solutions. The company has developed a human resources platform aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities in managing both their work and physical well-being. By accumulating data on the capabilities of people with disabilities and those with intractable diseases, VALT JAPAN optimally matches them with job opportunities from private companies, government agencies, and local governments. This approach not only facilitates career advancement for these individuals but also aims to enhance their earning potential, thereby promoting inclusivity and empowerment in the workforce.

DAIZ

Series C in 2023
DAIZ Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2015, specializing in the production and supply of plant-based meat products. Based in Kumamoto, the company offers a product line known as "Miracle Meat," which utilizes germinated soybeans through its proprietary Ochiai Germination Method. DAIZ focuses on creating plant-based substitutes for traditional meat dishes, providing consumers with healthy and cruelty-free alternatives. In addition to its production efforts, the company also engages in research and development related to raw materials and drug discovery derived from germinated soybeans.

Drone Show Japan

Venture Round in 2023
Drone Show Japan specializes in creating innovative drone shows for various events, including outdoor and indoor exhibitions, as well as aerial photography services. The company aims to promote a drone-based society by leveraging advanced drone technologies. In addition to its show offerings, Drone Show Japan provides educational workshops focused on drone operation and technology, catering to event organizers, educators, and innovators. By combining entertainment with education, the company seeks to transform the experiences of its clients and leave a significant impact on their respective markets.

ShareDine

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2017, ShareDine operates an online platform offering personalized nutritional guidance and cooking experiences. It provides subscription services for traveling chefs specializing in various lifestyles and health conditions, such as pregnancy, diabetes, and muscle training. The company offers corporate wellness services like meal seminars and on-site chef dispatching.

DAIZ

Series C in 2022
DAIZ Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2015, specializing in the production and supply of plant-based meat products. Based in Kumamoto, the company offers a product line known as "Miracle Meat," which utilizes germinated soybeans through its proprietary Ochiai Germination Method. DAIZ focuses on creating plant-based substitutes for traditional meat dishes, providing consumers with healthy and cruelty-free alternatives. In addition to its production efforts, the company also engages in research and development related to raw materials and drug discovery derived from germinated soybeans.

LAMP Japan

Venture Round in 2022
LAMP Japan develops and sells a mobile ordering platform designed to streamline takeout operations. Their solution enhances convenience for customers while improving business efficiency.

Ax Robotix

Venture Round in 2022
Ax Robotix is a Tokyo-based sleep technology company that develops robotic sleep-aid products and smart bed solutions to improve sleep quality. The company designs devices and services around integrated sleep systems, including a mattress with a belt deformation mechanism that interfaces with the body to regulate sleep and enhance restfulness. Its product lineup has included robotic sleep-aid concepts such as pixx and bexx, reflecting ongoing efforts in hardware-enabled sleep optimization. Founded in 2019, Ax Robotix aims to advance sleep health through multidisciplinary development across product design and user experience.

DATAFLUCT

Venture Round in 2022
DATAFLUCT is a data science company in Japan that provides data management and machine learning services to address corporate and social issues. Its platform handles the collection, storage, analysis, and utilization of diverse data, enabling businesses to predict outcomes and create value from big data. The company focuses on multimodal data integration and rapid, high-precision data utilization through sustainable algorithms that balance environmental, social, customer, and economic value. It also offers tools such as a satellite imagery search service that broadens access to geospatial data, supporting data-driven decision making.

Smart119

Series B in 2021
Smart119 Inc. is a Chiba, Japan-based company founded in 2018, focused on enhancing emergency and critical care through advanced technology, including computer science and artificial intelligence. The company develops and operates acute medical systems, providing a platform designed for efficient patient information collection, processing, and sharing in emergency medical situations. One of its key projects, SmartDR, facilitates communication between medical staff during disasters by managing emergency contacts and gathering status updates. Smart119's healthcare platform incorporates various features such as an emergency medical support dashboard, history management, disaster crisis management, and research result sharing, aimed at assisting healthcare institutions, government bodies, medical offices, and laboratories in addressing challenges in medical care and on-site operations.

Logikura

Venture Round in 2021
Logikura Co. is a Japan-based company that specializes in inventory and warehouse management software as a service (SaaS). Its platform is designed primarily for e-commerce businesses, providing tools to streamline warehouse operations such as picking and inspection through a mobile application. The software enables users to manage mail-order shipping efficiently, control costs, and process receipts while conducting inventory checks. By digitizing logistics processes, Logikura helps clients minimize time spent on manual tasks and better forecast their inventory needs, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency. The software is available for free, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses.

KiteRa

Venture Round in 2021
KiteRa Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) solution designed for regulation management. The KiteRa platform allows organizations to diagnose, create, and publish employment and internal rules online, facilitating compliance with evolving legal standards. It also helps companies navigate revisions that occur due to changes in legislation. By streamlining the process of creating and managing work regulations, KiteRa enhances operational efficiency and supports companies in implementing work style reforms effectively.

Crowd Credit

Venture Round in 2021
Crowdcredit is a cross-border marketplace lending platform that connects borrowers in financial deficit countries with investors in financial surplus countries. The company provides risk capital to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing funding challenges. By offering attractive lending opportunities, Crowdcredit enables Japanese investors to lend to borrowers in a range of countries, including Peru, Cameroon, Estonia, Finland, Spain, and Italy. The platform aims to address the funding gaps experienced by borrowers while providing investors with viable credit investment options. In addition to its current operations, Crowdcredit plans to expand its lending activities into the Asian region outside of Japan.

DAIZ

Series B in 2021
DAIZ Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2015, specializing in the production and supply of plant-based meat products. Based in Kumamoto, the company offers a product line known as "Miracle Meat," which utilizes germinated soybeans through its proprietary Ochiai Germination Method. DAIZ focuses on creating plant-based substitutes for traditional meat dishes, providing consumers with healthy and cruelty-free alternatives. In addition to its production efforts, the company also engages in research and development related to raw materials and drug discovery derived from germinated soybeans.

VALT JAPAN

Venture Round in 2021
VALT JAPAN is a social business dedicated to addressing various social issues through innovative solutions. The company has developed a human resources platform aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities in managing both their work and physical well-being. By accumulating data on the capabilities of people with disabilities and those with intractable diseases, VALT JAPAN optimally matches them with job opportunities from private companies, government agencies, and local governments. This approach not only facilitates career advancement for these individuals but also aims to enhance their earning potential, thereby promoting inclusivity and empowerment in the workforce.

UNBEREAL

Venture Round in 2021
UNBEREAL develops and operates Topia, a virtual karaoke distribution platform in Japan. Founded in 2012, the company also builds shooting battle games and action games with customizable avatars, enabling users to create three-dimensional avatars within gameplay and to engage in virtual karaoke experiences through its platform.

KiteRa

Venture Round in 2021
KiteRa Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) solution designed for regulation management. The KiteRa platform allows organizations to diagnose, create, and publish employment and internal rules online, facilitating compliance with evolving legal standards. It also helps companies navigate revisions that occur due to changes in legislation. By streamlining the process of creating and managing work regulations, KiteRa enhances operational efficiency and supports companies in implementing work style reforms effectively.

Synamon

Series B in 2020
Founded in Japan in 2016, Synamon specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) solutions. Its flagship product, NEUTRANS, enables users to create, share, and optimize VR spaces for collaborative work and design reviews.

LINK Japan

Seed Round in 2020
Link is a healthcare platform that helps provide a service that delivers caregivers anywhere, at any time. The company is developing a new nursing care system based on IT and technology, as well as a large platform that will serve as the cornerstone. Home-visit care offices currently provide these services throughout Japan.

Emotion Tech

Venture Round in 2020
Emotion Tech Inc. is a technology company focused on developing solutions that investigate, analyze, and visualize the emotions of customers and employees during various experiences. The company provides a cloud-based service that captures and analyzes customer feedback, enhancing management decision-making. Its proprietary platforms, Wizpra NPS for user experience management and Wizpra Card for employee experience management, allow real-time collection and analysis of emotional data, assisting businesses across various sectors such as e-commerce, apparel, fitness, communication, and sports manufacturing. Emotion Tech, founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, has established itself as a significant player in the field, with over 1,000 retail clients leveraging its solutions since the introduction of its platforms in 2014. The company aims to help organizations improve employee productivity, turnover rates, and overall operational effectiveness through insights derived from emotional data.

ShareDine

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, ShareDine operates an online platform offering personalized nutritional guidance and cooking experiences. It provides subscription services for traveling chefs specializing in various lifestyles and health conditions, such as pregnancy, diabetes, and muscle training. The company offers corporate wellness services like meal seminars and on-site chef dispatching.

PR Table

Series C in 2020
PR Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in corporate storytelling through its mobile application. The company offers a public relations platform that enables clients to create, accumulate, and utilize narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This platform helps corporate clients effectively communicate their stories, focusing on aspects such as recruitment and the sharing of foundational episodes. By streamlining the storytelling process, PR Table aims to enhance how organizations convey their messages and engage with their audiences.

Lebo Robotics

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Japan in late 2018, Lebo Robotics specializes in wind turbine blade maintenance. It offers inspection robots equipped with AI for image analysis, along with repair materials and services to enhance safety and efficiency.

Prize

Seed Round in 2020
Prize, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Shinjuku, Japan, specializes in developing a consulting system aimed at enhancing labor productivity. The company offers a business efficiency services platform that focuses on maximizing the value of the workforce. Its platform supports work style reforms by streamlining document creation processes and providing comprehensive consulting services. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis, Prize helps clients improve workplace efficiency and optimize their business operations.

AIsing

Series B in 2020
AIsing Ltd. specializes in developing embedded mechanical-motion-prediction solutions and statistical analysis tools, focusing on its flagship product, Deep Binary Tree (DBT) SaaS. This artificial intelligence program is designed for mechanical control, enabling accurate predictions of mechanical motion, particularly in applications such as industrial robots and home automation systems. The DBT SaaS is characterized by its lightweight and fast performance, allowing for dynamic and online learning, which facilitates real-time adaptation and predictive accuracy. AIsing also provides hardware pre-installed with DBT software, streamlining the construction of various applications. The company's services are offered on a subscription basis, supplemented by royalties from products utilizing their technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, AIsing aims to deliver quality learning and prediction capabilities, even with low-spec computer resources.

Address Japan

Venture Round in 2020
Address Japan is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in co-living services, offering a diverse range of luxurious residences across urban and rural areas in Japan. The company provides an online property rental marketplace that allows users to access a variety of comfortable properties equipped with essential amenities. With a fixed-price membership service, Address Japan enables individuals to enjoy flexible living arrangements without the complexities of traditional rental agreements. This model facilitates a flat-rate system, making it easy for people to live in different locations throughout the country.

Ellie

Seed Round in 2020
Ellie Inc. is a company based in Nakano, Japan, that specializes in producing food items derived from silkworms. Founded in 2017, Ellie focuses on creating sustainable meals by harnessing the nutritional benefits of silkworms. The company aims to promote insect-based cuisine as a viable and nutritious food option, contributing to the growing interest in alternative protein sources. Through its innovative approach, Ellie provides consumers with wholesome and environmentally friendly meal choices.

Border

Venture Round in 2020
Border Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the planning, development, operation, and sales of business travel services. The company offers a comprehensive range of facilities for business trips, including flight and hotel bookings, car rentals, and visa assistance, as well as mobile phone and insurance services. Border has developed a cloud-based business travel management platform that enables users to arrange and manage their trips efficiently. Through a dedicated chat system, business travelers can communicate directly with operators to make reservations based on their travel history, facilitating quick decision-making. This innovative approach provides businesses with a streamlined method to manage travel arrangements while minimizing hassles.

AIsing

Venture Round in 2019
AIsing Ltd. specializes in developing embedded mechanical-motion-prediction solutions and statistical analysis tools, focusing on its flagship product, Deep Binary Tree (DBT) SaaS. This artificial intelligence program is designed for mechanical control, enabling accurate predictions of mechanical motion, particularly in applications such as industrial robots and home automation systems. The DBT SaaS is characterized by its lightweight and fast performance, allowing for dynamic and online learning, which facilitates real-time adaptation and predictive accuracy. AIsing also provides hardware pre-installed with DBT software, streamlining the construction of various applications. The company's services are offered on a subscription basis, supplemented by royalties from products utilizing their technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, AIsing aims to deliver quality learning and prediction capabilities, even with low-spec computer resources.

Smart119

Seed Round in 2019
Smart119 Inc. is a Chiba, Japan-based company founded in 2018, focused on enhancing emergency and critical care through advanced technology, including computer science and artificial intelligence. The company develops and operates acute medical systems, providing a platform designed for efficient patient information collection, processing, and sharing in emergency medical situations. One of its key projects, SmartDR, facilitates communication between medical staff during disasters by managing emergency contacts and gathering status updates. Smart119's healthcare platform incorporates various features such as an emergency medical support dashboard, history management, disaster crisis management, and research result sharing, aimed at assisting healthcare institutions, government bodies, medical offices, and laboratories in addressing challenges in medical care and on-site operations.

Zenport

Venture Round in 2019
Zenport Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops cloud-based software solutions for shipping management and document management. The company operates under the mission to serve as "the common language for the global supply chain." Zenport offers an enterprise SaaS platform designed for global supply chain management (SCM), enabling various stakeholders to collaborate effectively across borders and functions despite ongoing disruptions in SCM. Their product provides visual insights into clients' SCM processes, supporting decision-making with highly flexible, automated data integration. This is achieved through a patented concept of simplified and standardized data schema, which addresses the inefficiencies of traditional offline communications such as emails, calls, and Excel spreadsheets.

Crevo

Venture Round in 2019
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.

Nature Innovation Group

Venture Round in 2019
Nature Innovation Group Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that operates i-kasa, a mobile-based umbrella-sharing platform. The platform allows customers in Japan to easily search for and rent umbrellas through a mobile application, providing a convenient solution for inclement weather. Users can access umbrellas from various rental spots, helping to ensure they stay dry and comfortable during rainy days. By combining technology with a practical service, the company addresses the everyday needs of individuals seeking shelter from the rain.

Tripla

Series C in 2019
Tripla provides AI-powered chatbot and hotel booking engine services as software as a service to improve customer satisfaction across hotels, transportation, travel-related sectors, and other industries. The company offers a suite of products including Tripla Book, Tripla Boost, Tripla Bot, Tripla Connect, Tripla Link, Tripla Analytics, and Tripla Success, designed to enable easy setup and rapid enhancement of customer interactions. Its chatbot solution combines learning AI with human support to reduce inquiry costs and offer multilingual assistance via chat and voice platforms, targeting a better guest experience. The hotel reservation engine includes OTA price comparison and automatic best-rate adjustment to increase in-house bookings and profitability. Based in Japan, Tripla serves hundreds of customers such as hotels, car rental and transportation providers, delivering an integrated platform that supports multilingual reservations and cross-channel engagement for tourists.

Synamon

Series A in 2019
Founded in Japan in 2016, Synamon specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) solutions. Its flagship product, NEUTRANS, enables users to create, share, and optimize VR spaces for collaborative work and design reviews.

Michil

Venture Round in 2019
Michil operates a platform offering market research, advertising management, and promotional services tailored to Japanese companies. It employs multifaceted information gathering tools and quantitative/qualitative surveys to understand business environments and consumer preferences, enabling clients to execute effective local promotions.

Address Japan

Venture Round in 2019
Address Japan is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in co-living services, offering a diverse range of luxurious residences across urban and rural areas in Japan. The company provides an online property rental marketplace that allows users to access a variety of comfortable properties equipped with essential amenities. With a fixed-price membership service, Address Japan enables individuals to enjoy flexible living arrangements without the complexities of traditional rental agreements. This model facilitates a flat-rate system, making it easy for people to live in different locations throughout the country.

Ellie

Venture Round in 2019
Ellie Inc. is a company based in Nakano, Japan, that specializes in producing food items derived from silkworms. Founded in 2017, Ellie focuses on creating sustainable meals by harnessing the nutritional benefits of silkworms. The company aims to promote insect-based cuisine as a viable and nutritious food option, contributing to the growing interest in alternative protein sources. Through its innovative approach, Ellie provides consumers with wholesome and environmentally friendly meal choices.

Border

Venture Round in 2019
Border Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the planning, development, operation, and sales of business travel services. The company offers a comprehensive range of facilities for business trips, including flight and hotel bookings, car rentals, and visa assistance, as well as mobile phone and insurance services. Border has developed a cloud-based business travel management platform that enables users to arrange and manage their trips efficiently. Through a dedicated chat system, business travelers can communicate directly with operators to make reservations based on their travel history, facilitating quick decision-making. This innovative approach provides businesses with a streamlined method to manage travel arrangements while minimizing hassles.

Prize

Venture Round in 2019
Prize, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Shinjuku, Japan, specializes in developing a consulting system aimed at enhancing labor productivity. The company offers a business efficiency services platform that focuses on maximizing the value of the workforce. Its platform supports work style reforms by streamlining document creation processes and providing comprehensive consulting services. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis, Prize helps clients improve workplace efficiency and optimize their business operations.

PR Table

Series B in 2018
PR Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in corporate storytelling through its mobile application. The company offers a public relations platform that enables clients to create, accumulate, and utilize narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This platform helps corporate clients effectively communicate their stories, focusing on aspects such as recruitment and the sharing of foundational episodes. By streamlining the storytelling process, PR Table aims to enhance how organizations convey their messages and engage with their audiences.

Farmally

Seed Round in 2018
Farmally is aiming to make agricultural production more efficient and realize sustainable agriculture through the agricultural machinery marketplace business. It lists all the machines and equipment necessary for agricultural production, including used agricultural machines that are hard to find in stock. According to the customer's request, Pharmay will consistently handle purchasing, sales, delivery, and maintenance. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Logbar

Venture Round in 2018
Logbar Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2013, specializing in the development of innovative communication devices and wearable technology. Its flagship products include Ring ZERO, a gesture-controlled device that enables users to interact with smartphones, tablets, and various electronics through hand gestures, and iLi, recognized as the world's first wearable translator designed for travelers. iLi functions independently without requiring an internet connection, facilitating seamless communication across language barriers. Logbar aims to enhance the ease of communication through its advanced technology, offering solutions that transform gestures into digital actions, allowing users to send texts, control home appliances, and manage other tasks efficiently. Based in Tokyo, Logbar is focused on creating new opportunities for interaction and connectivity.

Tripla

Venture Round in 2018
Tripla provides AI-powered chatbot and hotel booking engine services as software as a service to improve customer satisfaction across hotels, transportation, travel-related sectors, and other industries. The company offers a suite of products including Tripla Book, Tripla Boost, Tripla Bot, Tripla Connect, Tripla Link, Tripla Analytics, and Tripla Success, designed to enable easy setup and rapid enhancement of customer interactions. Its chatbot solution combines learning AI with human support to reduce inquiry costs and offer multilingual assistance via chat and voice platforms, targeting a better guest experience. The hotel reservation engine includes OTA price comparison and automatic best-rate adjustment to increase in-house bookings and profitability. Based in Japan, Tripla serves hundreds of customers such as hotels, car rental and transportation providers, delivering an integrated platform that supports multilingual reservations and cross-channel engagement for tourists.

Plaid

Venture Round in 2018
Plaid, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops and operates KARTE, a cloud-based customer experience platform designed to enhance customer interactions on websites and applications. Founded in 2011, the platform analyzes user behavior to facilitate personalized communication with customers. In addition to its primary offering, Plaid engages in the planning and management of specialized media, including EC-focused media called Shopping Tribe and customer experience-oriented media known as XD. The company's services cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, insurance, human resources, retail, real estate, IT, media, travel, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. By leveraging data analysis, Plaid aims to optimize customer engagement and streamline communication strategies for its clients.

Linough

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in November 2014, Linough specializes in developing smart lock systems. Their flagship product, NinjaLock, allows users to remotely control doors via a smartphone app or online account.

Adish

Venture Round in 2018
Adish Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, specializes in Internet monitoring and social media management services. It assists businesses in managing their online presence, preventing cyberbullying, and providing efficient customer support. Adish also offers localization, customer activation, and chatbot services, aiming to create a society where information is accessible and non-intrusive.

Michil

Venture Round in 2018
Michil operates a platform offering market research, advertising management, and promotional services tailored to Japanese companies. It employs multifaceted information gathering tools and quantitative/qualitative surveys to understand business environments and consumer preferences, enabling clients to execute effective local promotions.

Gatari

Venture Round in 2017
Gatari specializes in developing innovative virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) services. Its flagship product is Auris, a futuristic audio guide that visualizes voice for enhanced communication, along with Vismuth, an AR camera app transforming reality into interactive stories.

NejiLaw

Venture Round in 2017
NejiLaw Inc. is a Japan-based manufacturer specializing in high-performance screws designed to prevent loosening and associated accidents. The company focuses on enhancing the safety and reliability of fastening solutions, thereby promoting safer construction practices. NejiLaw's innovative products not only aim to minimize the risk of accidents caused by traditional screw fasteners but also contribute to economic advantages, including shorter construction times and reduced maintenance costs. With a commitment to improving fastening technology, NejiLaw serves as a critical player in the industrial fastening sector.

Crevo

Venture Round in 2017
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.

hey Japan

Venture Round in 2017
Hey, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in the integration, planning, development, and management of e-commerce portals and businesses. The company aims to foster an economy driven by commitment, passion, and enjoyment. It supports the digital transformation of businesses by providing solutions for opening online shops, implementing point-of-sale cash registers, enabling cashless payment systems, and facilitating online reservation systems. Through its innovative approach, Hey, Inc. plays a significant role in enhancing the digital landscape for various enterprises in Japan.

Coiney

Venture Round in 2017
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.

Orb

Series A in 2017
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.

FacePeer

Venture Round in 2017
FacePeer, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015, specializing in the development and operation of digital communication platforms. The company offers FaceHub, a web-based solution for face-to-face communications, and Viewhub, which focuses on facilitating online job interviews. By providing tailored solutions that adapt to various operating systems and challenges, FacePeer aims to enhance operational efficiency and transform workplace practices. Its platforms are designed to support business-to-business-to-customer interactions, contributing to the sustainable growth of organizations through effective online communication. Ultimately, FacePeer seeks to foster a connected society that promotes collective development and collaboration.

Goodpatch

Series C in 2017
Goodpatch, Inc. is a design-focused company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in UI/UX design consulting services. Founded in 2011, it offers a range of services including product design, business model design, brand experience design, and organizational design. Additionally, Goodpatch provides software development services and various tools to support designers and teams, such as Prott, a prototyping tool that facilitates team collaboration, and Athena, an XR tool for designing and testing connected car experiences. The company also runs ReDesigner, a career support service for designers, and operates Goodpatch Anywhere, a fully remote design team.

Medley

Venture Round in 2017
Medley, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2009, specializing in recruitment and medical business platforms in Japan. The company operates through three primary segments: Recruitment Platform Business, Medical Platform Business, and New Services. Its key offerings include JobMedley, a recruitment system tailored for the medical and healthcare sectors; CLINICS Telemedicine, enabling virtual consultations between patients and medical institutions; and CLINICS, a cloud-based medical support system. Medley also provides MEDLEY, a medical information service designed to aid patients, and Kaigo-no Honne, a platform for searching nursing care facilities. Additionally, the company develops medical accounting software, thereby contributing to the healthcare industry's digital transformation. Medley aims to facilitate enhanced communication and connection between patients and healthcare providers, promoting a comprehensive understanding of medical information in society.

TMS

Series C in 2017
TMS Co., Ltd., established in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It specializes in developing drug candidates and medical technologies derived from academic research. TMS focuses on a unique group of small molecule compounds, known as SMTPs, which exhibit both thrombolytic and anti-inflammatory properties. The company's lead compound, TMS-007, is currently in a Phase IIa clinical trial for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, in partnership with Biogen.

SoundFun

Venture Round in 2017
SoundFun Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013 that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of speakers. The company aims to provide sound solutions that prioritize safety, security, and comfort for users around the world. By focusing on high-quality audio experiences, SoundFun seeks to enhance the way individuals interact with sound in various environments.

Adish

Venture Round in 2017
Adish Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, specializes in Internet monitoring and social media management services. It assists businesses in managing their online presence, preventing cyberbullying, and providing efficient customer support. Adish also offers localization, customer activation, and chatbot services, aiming to create a society where information is accessible and non-intrusive.

Yoriso

Venture Round in 2016
Yoriso Co., Ltd., established in 2009 and previously known as Minrevi Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company that operates a funeral planning platform. This platform connects bereaved families with funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers, offering online reviews and pricing information. It aims to empower individuals to arrange funerals according to their specific needs and preferences.

QD Laser

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2006, QD Laser specializes in manufacturing quantum dot semiconductor lasers and wafers for various applications such as communications, industrial processing, and medical imaging. Its product portfolio includes picosecond lasers for precision machining, color-specific lasers for biological sciences, laser arrays for silicon optical circuits, and broadband gain chips for ophthalmic testing. Headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, the company serves diverse industries including telecommunications, manufacturing, medicine, and consumer products.

Linough

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in November 2014, Linough specializes in developing smart lock systems. Their flagship product, NinjaLock, allows users to remotely control doors via a smartphone app or online account.

Y's

Venture Round in 2016
Y's, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in rehabilitation services for individuals affected by cerebrovascular disorders. Founded in 2014, the company distinguishes itself by providing unique rehabilitation offerings not typically available at standard hospitals or day care centers. In addition to its rehabilitation facilities, Y's operates an acupuncture osteopathic institute, a relaxation salon, and visiting massage services, catering to the diverse needs of its clients. As of August 30, 2018, Y's operates as a subsidiary of M3, Inc.

Toreta

Series D in 2016
Toreta, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a mobile application for restaurant reservation management. The application automates the recording of reservation conversations with customers and generates customer ledgers based on this information. It allows restaurants to accept reservations online at any time, enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its core reservation system, Toreta has expanded its services to include mobile order capabilities and an AI-based reservation reception service, enabling users to check table availability at participating restaurants.

Linough

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in November 2014, Linough specializes in developing smart lock systems. Their flagship product, NinjaLock, allows users to remotely control doors via a smartphone app or online account.

Ietty

Series B in 2015
Ietty Inc. is a Japan-based real estate portal that connects home seekers with property agents. The Ietty platform differentiates itself by utilizing information from users' Facebook profiles, allowing agents to suggest properties based on pre-selected criteria, which streamlines the search process. Unlike traditional estate agents, who require users to repeatedly input their preferences, Ietty’s approach enhances user experience and efficiency. Additionally, the platform incentivizes property visits by rewarding users with JPY1,000 for each visit they make to a property, further encouraging engagement between agents and potential buyers.

BitFlyer

Series B in 2015
BitFlyer, Inc. is a virtual currency exchange and blockchain development service provider based in Minato-ku, Japan. Established in 2014, it specializes in facilitating transactions in various digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, among others. BitFlyer offers a comprehensive platform that enables customers to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrencies securely. It features multiple markets, including a Bitcoin marketplace and altcoin exchanges, along with advanced services such as an application programming interface for custom account management. Additionally, BitFlyer provides e-commerce payment solutions that allow businesses to accept Bitcoin, enhancing the overall trading experience. The company also operates fundFlyer, a crowdfunding platform designed to support projects through Bitcoin funding.

Yoriso

Venture Round in 2015
Yoriso Co., Ltd., established in 2009 and previously known as Minrevi Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company that operates a funeral planning platform. This platform connects bereaved families with funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers, offering online reviews and pricing information. It aims to empower individuals to arrange funerals according to their specific needs and preferences.

Medley

Venture Round in 2015
Medley, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2009, specializing in recruitment and medical business platforms in Japan. The company operates through three primary segments: Recruitment Platform Business, Medical Platform Business, and New Services. Its key offerings include JobMedley, a recruitment system tailored for the medical and healthcare sectors; CLINICS Telemedicine, enabling virtual consultations between patients and medical institutions; and CLINICS, a cloud-based medical support system. Medley also provides MEDLEY, a medical information service designed to aid patients, and Kaigo-no Honne, a platform for searching nursing care facilities. Additionally, the company develops medical accounting software, thereby contributing to the healthcare industry's digital transformation. Medley aims to facilitate enhanced communication and connection between patients and healthcare providers, promoting a comprehensive understanding of medical information in society.

Cacco

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Cacco specializes in providing data science-based software solutions and support services to businesses primarily in Japan. The company offers fraud detection algorithms, payment consulting services, and data science solutions designed to enhance business decision-making processes.

Solasia Pharma

Venture Round in 2015
Solasia Pharma K.K. is a Tokyo-based pharmaceutical company focused on developing and distributing oncology drugs in Asia. Established in 2006, the company offers products such as episil oral liquid for pain management and Sancuso, a transdermal system for delivering granisetron to alleviate chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Solasia is also advancing its pipeline with SP-02, a mitochondrial-targeted agent currently in Phase II clinical trials for various hematologic and solid cancers, and SP-04, which has completed Phase IIb trials aimed at treating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Through its innovative approaches, Solasia Pharma aims to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

Linough

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in November 2014, Linough specializes in developing smart lock systems. Their flagship product, NinjaLock, allows users to remotely control doors via a smartphone app or online account.

Renoveru

Venture Round in 2014
Renoveru is a Japanese real estate startup established in 2010 and based in Tokyo. The company specializes in assisting consumers with the purchase of existing homes or second-hand flats by offering both online and offline renovation plans. Renoveru provides an online tool that facilitates the sharing of renovation plans and images among homebuilders, carpenters, construction supervisors, and architects. Additionally, through its subsidiary, Renoveru offers a distribution service for construction materials and equipment. The company's services encompass project planning, design, and construction, aiming to deliver refurbished houses at lower costs compared to new homes.

Grooves

Venture Round in 2014
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.

Quan

Series A in 2014
Quan Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing character-driven content for smartphone applications and web platforms. The company offers a diverse portfolio of over 500 characters, including Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, and Business Fish, which are utilized in various messaging applications and social games, primarily targeting markets in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to character development, Quan Inc. provides global content distribution services and creates illustrations and stamps for chat apps. The company also engages in public relations and advertising, offering services such as market research, translation, and game management to enhance user engagement and promote its content effectively.

SCIVAX

Venture Round in 2014
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, SCIVAX specializes in nanotechnology services. It offers comprehensive solutions ranging from optical simulation of nanostructures to mold production and mass manufacturing.

Aiming

Venture Round in 2014
Aiming Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the development and production of online games across various platforms, including PCs, smartphones, and home consoles. With a workforce of over 200 members, Aiming focuses on creating browser-based and social games, leveraging extensive industry experience among its core team. The company's portfolio features notable titles such as Browser Three Kingdoms, Sengoku IXA, and Hero Quest, demonstrating its expertise in the free-to-play model and game design. Aiming also distinguishes itself as one of the few Japanese studios to launch a 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with Blade Chronicle. As the gaming landscape evolves with the rise of mobile technology, Aiming aims to expand its reach and success in the global market, utilizing its accumulated knowledge and past achievements to navigate the interconnected digital environment.

GlyTech

Series A in 2014
GlyTech specializes in the production of human-type N-glycans and chemical glycosylation technologies. It offers custom synthesis services, contract manufacturing, and licenses its products for use in biopharmaceuticals and oligonucleotide therapeutics.

Connectec Japan

Venture Round in 2013
Connectec Japan Corporation specializes in the development of semiconductor and electrical products, focusing on semiconductor chip bonding and low-temperature MEMS chips. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Myoko, Japan, the company also offers foundry services for semiconductor packaging, alongside technical support for surface mount technology (SMT). Its capabilities extend to providing evaluation, analysis, and reliability testing services, as well as developing small desktop semiconductor assembly equipment. Connectec Japan operates a satellite office in Kyoto and has sales offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Suzhou, China, serving a diverse clientele in various industrial applications.

SCIVAX

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, SCIVAX specializes in nanotechnology services. It offers comprehensive solutions ranging from optical simulation of nanostructures to mold production and mass manufacturing.

Minkabu the Infonoid

Venture Round in 2013
Minkabu operates Minna No Kabushiki, one of Japan's largest investor information platforms. It provides financial news and data primarily via the internet to both individual investors and corporations.

Nokisaki

Series A in 2011
Nokisaki, Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing e-commerce rental space information services. The company has developed an online platform that facilitates the sharing of parking spaces by enabling users to post available residential parking spots. This platform connects individuals looking to lend their unused space with those in need of parking or storage solutions, promoting efficient use of resources through space sharing.

LAMP Japan

LAMP Japan develops and sells a mobile ordering platform designed to streamline takeout operations. Their solution enhances convenience for customers while improving business efficiency.
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