East Ventures

East Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2009, with offices in Singapore, Tokyo, and Jakarta. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and Series A investments, focusing on technology and consumer sectors, including fintech, e-commerce, and education technology, primarily in Southeast Asia. East Ventures has supported over 170 companies across the region, with notable investments in Indonesia's unicorns such as Tokopedia and Traveloka. The firm typically invests between $0.1 million and $0.5 million and has been recognized for its consistent performance, being named the most active investor in Southeast Asia. In 2018, it launched a joint venture called EV Growth, aimed at providing growth capital to startups throughout Southeast Asia. East Ventures continues to play a significant role in nurturing the startup ecosystem in the region.

Willson Cuaca

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Batara Eto

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Michito Fukkai

Associate

Keisuke Fukumura

Associate

Devina Halim

Investment Associate

Sena Hamilton

Investment Manager

Melisa Irene

Partner

Takeshi Kaneko

Managing Partner

Wai Kit Koh

Managing Partner

Taiga Matsuyama

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Jumpei Mouri

Director

Avina Sugiarto

Partner

Wesley Tay

Principal

Jordy Tenka

Senior Investment Associate

Amanda Umezono

Associate

Past deals in Tokyo

nat

Seed Round in 2022
nat, a data company, is changing the gas station industry by providing gas delivery app and service in Japan. nat is also providing advisory service in data strategy and data analysis.

Capex

Venture Round in 2021
Capex Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the planning and development of PATONA, an application that utilizes artificial intelligence to create a life partner AI. Founded in 2019, Capex focuses on enhancing user experience by developing characters that reflect the user's personal life and interactions. The company aims to provide innovative solutions through its AI technology, positioning itself in the evolving landscape of digital companionship.

Douzo

Seed Round in 2021
douzo inc. specializes in the operation of C2C social commerce service 'Douzo'. It is based in Japan.

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.

Tacoms

Venture Round in 2021
CAMEL is a restaurant management software firm that operates in managing orders from numerous ordering sources. This service allows you to handle several delivery and takeout services on a single terminal, from ordering to totalling.

SPeak Corporation

Venture Round in 2021
SPeak Corporation, founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops a web-based platform aimed at connecting global talent with opportunities in Japan. Its primary products include JPort Journal and JPort Match, the latter of which serves as a direct recruiting service. The platform is designed to facilitate career matching for young global students and companies, enabling effective searches for job opportunities and potential hires. By providing essential information and tools for career development, SPeak Corporation addresses the needs of both aspiring professionals and employers in the competitive job market.

REJECT

Series A in 2021
CYLOOK Inc. engages in the management and operation of e-sports teams. It provides planning and policies for media, such as the Internet, electronic publishing, and video publishing. Additionally, it also engages in the production, operation, and management of campaigns, events, and exhibitions. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Minato, Japan.

Pro Reach

Venture Round in 2021
Pro Reach is a tech company that has an application platform to help advance medical healthcare.

ACROVE

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of a data-driven e-commerce platform intended to help brands grow their business. The company's platform provides insights into customer behavior, market trends and competitor performance, as well as a suite of tools for managing inventory, pricing and marketing campaigns, enabling customers to make informed decisions and execute effective strategies to grow their business.

park & ​​port Co., Ltd.

Venture Round in 2021
park & ​​port Co., Ltd. is a platform that allows you to easily and widely discern products sold in select shops, coffee shops.

1SEC

Seed Round in 2021
1SEC Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the planning, development, and management of virtual influencers. The company aims to create impactful experiences, encapsulated in its motto of bringing happiness to the world in just one second. With a focus on integrating artificial intelligence with fashion and music, 1SEC is poised to launch innovative projects in the entertainment sector. The company operates both in Japan and the United States, emphasizing its commitment to shaping the future of virtual influencers and their role in popular culture.

Srush

Seed Round in 2020
Srush, Inc. develops a sales information platform. It enables automating tasks such as appointment adjustment, customer information collection, and agenda negotiation record creation. The company's platform operates as a single point of contact for sales information. Srush, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Shinagawa, Japan.

Tsunagu.AI

Seed Round in 2020
Tsunagu.AI, Inc. designs and develops an artificial intelligence based front-end development software solution. The company’s product, Front-end.AI, is a low-code service for web engineers that eliminates simple tasks in website development. Its Front-end.AI enables users to understand the design by independently combining and learning multiple machine learning models, such as deep learning. Tsunagu.AI, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Chiyoda, Japan.

Crezit

Seed Round in 2020
Crezit, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Minato, Japan, operates in the finance and consumer credit sector. The company provides a variety of financial products and services accessible through a mobile application, allowing users to obtain consumer credit with ease. Crezit emphasizes a modern credit experience designed to enhance transparency in financial transactions, moving away from traditional lending practices. Additionally, the company offers customer advice and product simulators to assist users in making informed financial decisions.

GarageBank

Seed Round in 2020
GarageBank Corporation specializes in the planning and development of sales and lease bank. It was launched on January 22, 2020.

Cookpy

Seed Round in 2020
Cookpy Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2017 that offers online virtual restaurant services. It allows individuals to create their own virtual restaurants by registering recipes on its platform. Cookpy operates a ghost restaurant service, enabling users to prepare food in cloud kitchens and sell it through online delivery platforms. This innovative approach provides aspiring restaurateurs with the opportunity to enter the food industry without the need for a physical storefront.

WARC Japan

Venture Round in 2020
WARC Co., Ltd. offers consulting, merger and acquisition advisory, and talent agency services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

pickupon株式会社

Seed Round in 2020
Pickupon is a company that transcribes important parts of the call

Appify Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Appify Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in a no-code application development platform called Appify. Founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the platform allows users to create professional applications without requiring programming expertise. It integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce site creation platforms, such as Base, Shopify, and CAMPFIRE Community, enabling users to develop official applications for their online shops. This service is particularly beneficial for individuals and businesses operating e-commerce websites, as it simplifies the process of app creation, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Unnaturally Natural

Seed Round in 2020
Manufacturer of skin care products intended to provide beauty care that includes natural components. The company uses skin-friendly, vegan, cruelty-free, alcohol-free, gluten-free, and sulfate-free ingredients in its products, enabling customers to reset and restore the health of their skin.

Meetscare

Venture Round in 2020
Meetscare provides correct information and supports the self-awareness of all people involved in care. The company provides a wealth of information to ensure optimal care and create a mechanism for the realization. Users can make a telephone consultation and web diagnosis and search for free information using the system. Meetscare was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in Arakawa, Tokyo.

Xbit

Venture Round in 2020
Xbit, Inc. develops an application designed to assist shop owners in managing employee schedules. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company's platform includes a chatbot service that allows employers to easily collect availability from their staff and generate shift schedules efficiently. This solution aims to streamline the scheduling process, enhancing operational efficiency for businesses in the retail and service sectors.

REJECT

Seed Round in 2020
CYLOOK Inc. engages in the management and operation of e-sports teams. It provides planning and policies for media, such as the Internet, electronic publishing, and video publishing. Additionally, it also engages in the production, operation, and management of campaigns, events, and exhibitions. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Minato, Japan.

CaiTech

Seed Round in 2020
CaiTech inc. provides nursing care services. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Minato, Japan.

aidiot

Venture Round in 2020
Aidiot, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based data management and sales solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Osaka and Yanji, the company offers a range of services, including data matching, processing solutions, and facial recognition software. Aidiot's platform is designed to help businesses optimize their data and enhance BtoB infrastructure through advanced algorithms and consulting services. The company's focus on transforming technologies, products, and human resources positions it as a forward-thinking player in the data management sector.

Paytner

Seed Round in 2020
Paytner is a Tokyo-based company that develops and operates a platform designed to support freelancers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in securing financing. Founded in 2019, the company addresses the challenges faced by the growing freelance population in Japan, including issues related to funding and workplace harassment. Paytner's platform enables clients to receive rewards on the same day they register invoice information sent to their business partners, streamlining the payment process. By focusing on improving the working environment for freelancers and SMEs, Paytner aims to alleviate various obstacles that hinder their financial and professional growth.

Contrea

Seed Round in 2020
Contrea, Inc. engages in the planning, development, operation, and sale of medical information prescription systems. It offers MediOS, a tool that helps doctors to provide customized videos for patients to understand and receive treatment; supports the explanation of general contents, such as diseases, examinations, and surgical methods with visual medical information using animations; helps persons to order medical information according to the progress of medical examinations; helps to share information with users’ family; enables two-way communication by allowing patients to select what they do not understand after watching the video/what they want to ask a medical staff, such as a doctor; and helps doctors to know the patient's level of understanding, anxiety, and interests before the medical examination. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

LasTrust

Seed Round in 2020
LasTrust Co., Ltd. offers blockchain encrypted technology to issue certificates. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bunkyo, Japan.

Scene

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Unscene Inc. operates Unscene Support, a customer support platform designed for tangible products, including home appliances and furniture; and Unscene Retail, a customer support platform for retail spaces. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Holo-X

Seed Round in 2020
Holo-X Inc. develops extended reality (XR) solutions for corporations. It offers XR services for sales and advertising. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Datagusto

Seed Round in 2020
Datagusto provides a next-generation data analysis tool that AI analyzes data according to business purpose just by entering data.

OVERFLOW

Seed Round in 2020
Overflow, Inc. develops a platform that offers job matching service for engineers and designers. The platform also provides information service about credit card, insurance, investment, loan, saving of household, hometown tax payment, and various taxes. Additionally, the company also provides media, web consulting, and content production consulting services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Rentio

Venture Round in 2020
Rentio Inc. operates an online platform for selling and leasing camera and home appliances. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Progate

Series A in 2020
Progate is a service that you can learn programming online.

Natee

Seed Round in 2020
Natee, Inc. engages in talent management business. It handles advertising, account management, and reporting of the companies. The company develops video access analysis tools which specializes in content advertisement production, tie up advertisements in smart phone and TikTok, and operation and analysis of direct performance advertisements. Its tool makes appropriate influencer assignments to maximize advertising effectiveness. The company also offers range of TikTok promotion services. Natee, Inc.was founded in 2018 and is based in Minato, Japan.

croom college

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Croom Co., Ltd. develops an online learning platform for college students. The company’s platform, croom college, allows students to select careers. 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.

X Kitchen

Seed Round in 2019
X Kitchen Inc. is engaged in cloud kitchen business and internet business. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Parks

Seed Round in 2019
Parks provides services that meet diverse needs in cooperation with many specialists such as engineers and researchers.

Siiibo

Venture Round in 2019
Siiibo is a developer of an information platform intended to help private investors and companies to issue and purchase private bonds easily. The company's platform is creating a free, transparent, and fair direct finance that provides opportunities for an advisory to companies, such as support for diversification of funding using small private placement bonds, and for building relationships with investors, enabling the private investors to get familiar with the issuance of corporate bonds.

ChatBook

Series A in 2019
ChatBook is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in B2B area to automate acquiring leads and evaluate leads in your absence.We remove the trouble of spending lots of money on online marketing and make better conversions. If you are using ChatBook, users don’t have to visit the website, it comes to you on your social media advertisements. ChatBook delivers more solid targeting based on social media activity and profiles.

Chat Novel

Seed Round in 2019
CHAT NOVEL inc. designs, develops, and operates a mobile application that offers novels, comics, stories, and related reading content. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Shibuya, Japan.

Cookpy

Venture Round in 2019
Cookpy Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2017 that offers online virtual restaurant services. It allows individuals to create their own virtual restaurants by registering recipes on its platform. Cookpy operates a ghost restaurant service, enabling users to prepare food in cloud kitchens and sell it through online delivery platforms. This innovative approach provides aspiring restaurateurs with the opportunity to enter the food industry without the need for a physical storefront.

Shippio

Series A in 2019
Shippio, Inc. specializes in digital freight forwarding services, facilitating the import and export processes for its clients. The company centralizes shipping status, manages customs documents, and provides contact information, ensuring a smooth operation through responsive customer support. Shippio's platform offers comprehensive logistics services, including international shipping, trucking, warehousing, and packaging, along with capabilities for documentation management and transport arrangements from various ports. It features a dedicated dashboard for shipment tracking, cost analysis, and invoice management, allowing businesses to efficiently handle their logistics needs. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Shippio was previously known as Circle-in Corp. before its name change in January 2017.

the purpose

Venture Round in 2019
Aizuchi is a CtoC light counseling and matching platform that matches people who just want to hear a story and people who have the ability to listen remotely. Conventional trouble consultation services have hurdles such as high fees and troublesome reservations. The best feature of Aizuchi is that you can talk anywhere, anytime, at a reasonable price by matching with semi-professionals who have the ability to listen. For details, see the link below.

Aroma Bit

Series A in 2019
Aroma Bit, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that focuses on the development, production, and sales of electronic equipment, specifically compact odor imaging sensors. Recognizing the importance of the olfactory sense, which is frequently overlooked, Aroma Bit aims to capture and analyze scents through its innovative sensor technology. The company not only creates these advanced sensors but also develops unique services and products that utilize them, addressing the challenges of describing and understanding aromas in everyday life.

HRport

Seed Round in 2019
HRport is a service that changes prayer emails into recommendations to other companies.

Follop

Venture Round in 2019
Follop, Inc. develops a mobile application for influencer marketing and public relations services. The company offers an application, Follop, which allows the social media influencers to post pictures and videos of hotels, restaurants, beauty products, and leisure facilities for marketing on social media platforms. It also provides a marketing platform for brands and companies through influencers. In addition, the company provides in-application wallet for revenues. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Portl, inc

Seed Round in 2019
Portl, Inc. is a boat sharing service founded on January 16, 2019, and is based in Japan. The company connects individuals seeking to rent or maneuver boats, facilitating a platform for users to share and access various types of watercraft. Portl aims to enhance the boating experience by making it more accessible and convenient for both boat owners and renters.

Tokyo

Venture Round in 2019
Tokyo Inc. is a company based in Chiyoda-ku, Japan, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced display modules for elevators. Founded in 2017, the company offers a multifunctional device that serves as a security camera, information portal, and content display within elevators. In addition to its display technology, Tokyo provides comprehensive elevator services aimed at enhancing tenant satisfaction. This includes the installation of ELV projectors that display images on elevator doors, thereby transforming the travel experience for users. The firm also offers a maintenance support service, ensuring that clients benefit from a seamless and efficient operation. Overall, Tokyo Inc. combines innovative technology with customer-centric solutions to meet the needs of modern elevator systems.

LikePay

Seed Round in 2019
LikePay is a marketing company that specializes in broad advertising, reliable reviews, advertisements that definitely work.

1ne studio

Seed Round in 2019
1ne studio is a startup that supports creators who want to work as a professional. It aims to empower creators, hoping to help them focus more on great creativity without having to spend hours on promotion, preparing a portfolio. Its product is called "foriio" whereas it is the portfolio platform for great creators. “foriio” is a portfolio creation service that anyone can easily create a simple and easy to see portfolio page.” With the concept of “portfolio to all creators, efficient matching of the creators, the place of appeal is limited to breaking the current situation. In June 2019, the company raised approximately 50 million yen from several companies and investors, including the East Ventures. Matching companies seeking creators and creators with various demands, such as influencers, liver, video Contents, VR, VTB, etc. It will evolve as a platform. It was founded on December 15, 2017, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Live Duo

Seed Round in 2019
Live Duo Co., Ltd. engages in providing information technology (IT) services. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

alu inc.

Seed Round in 2019
alu inc., a technology company, develops aru, a manga search app. The company was founded on July 11, 2018 and is based in Japan.

ACROVE

Venture Round in 2019
Operator of a data-driven e-commerce platform intended to help brands grow their business. The company's platform provides insights into customer behavior, market trends and competitor performance, as well as a suite of tools for managing inventory, pricing and marketing campaigns, enabling customers to make informed decisions and execute effective strategies to grow their business.

Zeroum

Seed Round in 2019
Operator of a media company intended to offer products and services for creators. The company offers an extension that can display follow and register notifications and chat displays, web marketing consulting and a profile-building service that communicates the appeal of creators and influencers with a single link, enabling users to connect worldwide with the technology.

ZENJINMITOU

Venture Round in 2019
Zenjinmitou Co., Ltd. provides career support services for non-university graduates. The company engages in career consultation for venture managers, introduction of job offers and external services, and more. Zenjinmitou Co., Ltd. was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Doneru

Venture Round in 2019
Doneru Co., Ltd. develops extension tools for live game streamers. The product can be used by streamers who stream on Twitch and Youtube to stream the live gaming events. Doneru Co., Ltd. was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

FIREBUG

Venture Round in 2019
FIREBUG Inc. provides media content, startup produce, artist produce, and other related marketing services. It offers marketing planning in the mass and digital fields, support for public relations and PR activities, TV commercials production, and media buying. Further, the company plans events and distributes videos for smartphones. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Meily

Venture Round in 2019
Meily Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a social network platform focused on beauty care. Founded in 2017, Meily offers a web application that facilitates the search for information on cosmetic surgeries, allowing users to connect with others who have undergone similar procedures. The platform features a comprehensive listing of cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and aesthetic dentistry clinics, enabling users to make informed decisions about their beauty care options. Additionally, Meily provides a booking service for various cosmetic treatments, helping users manage their appearance concerns while empowering them to choose whether to pursue surgery or treatment.

Wizleap

Seed Round in 2019
Wizleap Is looking for friends who can continue to improve services with a sense of speed, aiming to achieve the vision.

RINACITA

Seed Round in 2018
RINACITA is Color the world with excitement and excitement.The works created by artists and creators have the power to impress and make people happy.they want to make the world a place full of dreams with such excitement and excitement. Just as many artists were active with the support of patrons during the heyday of the Renaissance, they aim to create a society where individuals can create and play more freely using technology .

Asobica

Seed Round in 2018
Asobica, Inc. is a Japan-based company focused on the planning, development, and management of internet-based business solutions. The company operates a platform known as "fever," which issues community coins to foster user engagement and activate communities. Asobica aims to enhance customer loyalty and promote sustainable corporate growth through its user community-building software, which includes tools for knowledge sharing, customer relationship management, and data analysis. By leveraging technology and the internet, Asobica seeks to transform traditional industries and create engaging experiences that resonate with users, all while addressing the challenges of user retention and maximizing lifetime value.

Shippio

Venture Round in 2018
Shippio, Inc. specializes in digital freight forwarding services, facilitating the import and export processes for its clients. The company centralizes shipping status, manages customs documents, and provides contact information, ensuring a smooth operation through responsive customer support. Shippio's platform offers comprehensive logistics services, including international shipping, trucking, warehousing, and packaging, along with capabilities for documentation management and transport arrangements from various ports. It features a dedicated dashboard for shipment tracking, cost analysis, and invoice management, allowing businesses to efficiently handle their logistics needs. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Shippio was previously known as Circle-in Corp. before its name change in January 2017.

Undefined, inc.

Seed Round in 2018
Undefined, inc. develops and operates communication application software. Its products include Nyago, a chat application and Clippr360, a video production service. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

CACH Ltd.

Seed Round in 2018
CACH Ltd. develops information technology equipment, ST-COMM to monitor and send data to the cloud server. It also engages in software development. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

ChatBook

Seed Round in 2018
ChatBook is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in B2B area to automate acquiring leads and evaluate leads in your absence.We remove the trouble of spending lots of money on online marketing and make better conversions. If you are using ChatBook, users don’t have to visit the website, it comes to you on your social media advertisements. ChatBook delivers more solid targeting based on social media activity and profiles.

Babel

Seed Round in 2018
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.

SmartEstate

Venture Round in 2018
SmartEstate is a real estate company seeks to simplify this using machine learning to automate the rental transaction, taking people almost entirely out of the process.

Skrum

Seed Round in 2018
Skrum Inc. develops Qryppo, a cooperative live broadcast quiz application. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Market Drive

Venture Round in 2017
Maket Drive which develops EveEve, Japan's largest marriage-hunting app, has raised funds from several individual investors, including East Ventures. With this financing, we will further strengthen our management system, promote development, and increase the number of affiliated stores.

Nulab

Seed Round in 2017
Nulab Inc., founded in 2004 in Fukuoka, Japan, specializes in web-based collaboration software aimed at enhancing communication and teamwork across various industries, including technology, education, and healthcare. The company offers three primary tools: Cacoo, which facilitates the sharing of plans and layouts; Backlog, designed for task management and project updates; and Typetalk, a communication platform for sharing information and files within teams. Nulab's founders, Masanori Hashimoto and Shinsuke Tabata, initially focused on developing open-source software to improve interactions between developers and users. Over the years, Nulab has expanded its global presence with offices in New York, Tokyo, Kyoto, Amsterdam, and Singapore, where it hosts NuSpace, a community space for startups and developers to collaborate and learn about Nulab’s applications.

TripBox, Inc.

Venture Round in 2017
TripBox, Inc. develops a mobile application which allows users to find eating and drinking establishments. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

TANOsim

Venture Round in 2017
TANOsim is a developer of platforms for 3DCG creators, including CG Crowd which connects companies to professionals in video, VFX, games, pachinko, VR, AR, MR, 3D printing and more.

Autify

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Autify, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Founded in 2016, its platform monitors user interface changes and automatically updates test scenarios in response to these changes, streamlining the quality assurance process. By leveraging AI, Autify assists teams in delivering high-quality software products efficiently and effectively, enabling faster release cycles and improved product performance.

EMET Creation

Seed Round in 2017
Vimet is a video app that allows you to instantly watch your favorite topic videos.ViMET offers high-quality video content that is currently talked about, Realizing a world where everyone can see, by providing new services, Restructure the power relationships of all players involved in existing video

FOWD

Angel Round in 2017
FOWD is a comprehensive entertainment company in Japan.

waaq

Venture Round in 2017
Waaq Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions aimed at automating schedule adjustments. The company's flagship product, Waaq Assistant, utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the coordination of business meetings and recruitment processes, significantly reducing the time required for scheduling. Waaq's platform not only enhances efficiency but also aims to improve the work environment in Japan by actively recruiting members who share this vision. Through its innovative technology, Waaq seeks to facilitate better communication and collaboration among trading partners and candidates, ultimately helping organizations optimize their operations.

Cluster

Series A in 2017
Cluster has developed and operated a VR application “cluster” that allows anyone to hold events such as live music and conferences in a virtual environment. At the same time, thousands of people can be connected, which enables large-scale virtual music live events to be held, providing an enthusiastic experience in the virtual space. With this funding, Cluster, Inc. aims to further expand their business by strengthening product development and marketing.

Circle-in

Seed Round in 2017
Circlein is a provider of cloud-based global transportation management software. Circle-in provides web forwarding service named “shippio”. They make the positive contribution to the trading world.

PeraPera

Venture Round in 2017
PeraPera provides foreign media translation services into Japanese. It operates a crowd-funding platform which allows users to share the translation cost. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Japan.

Market Drive

Venture Round in 2017
Maket Drive which develops EveEve, Japan's largest marriage-hunting app, has raised funds from several individual investors, including East Ventures. With this financing, we will further strengthen our management system, promote development, and increase the number of affiliated stores.

CAMPFIRE

Series A in 2017
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud funding platforms in Japan, offering a range of services designed to support diverse projects and initiatives. Its flagship platform, CAMPFIRE, enables users to confidently launch projects, while additional specialized services include GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related ventures, and FAAVO for regional initiatives. The company also operates polka, a crowdfunding application that facilitates fundraising among friends for personal events, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which focuses on financial services and loans. Gojo, another of its offerings, is a community wallet application that allows users to share funds with family and community members. Catering to individuals, creators, corporations, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, CAMPFIRE has successfully facilitated approximately 15,000 projects, raising around $70 million from over 700,000 contributors since its inception in 2011 in Tokyo, Japan.

Liaro

Venture Round in 2016
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.

Market Drive

Venture Round in 2016
Maket Drive which develops EveEve, Japan's largest marriage-hunting app, has raised funds from several individual investors, including East Ventures. With this financing, we will further strengthen our management system, promote development, and increase the number of affiliated stores.

Lang-8

Venture Round in 2016
Lang-8, Inc. operates a language exchange social networking platform that connects learners with native speakers to enhance their writing skills. Founded in 2007 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Lang-8 allows users to write journal entries in the language they are learning. These entries are then corrected by native speakers, providing learners with valuable feedback in an accessible format. This interaction fosters a supportive community where users can also assist others in their language learning journeys. With support for over 70 languages and a user base spanning 180 countries, Lang-8 serves as a practical resource for individuals at all proficiency levels seeking to improve their language skills through real-world engagement.

AutoScale, Inc.

Seed Round in 2016
AutoScale, Inc. develops an online application tool named SocialDog that supports follower management, analysis, contribution reservation, and automation feature in social media marketing. The tool provides analytics of followers and social media messages; maintains engagement with notification features; generates daily reports; and provides push notifications. AutoScale, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.