EF Polymer
Series B in 2025
EF Polymer is an agricultural firm focused on addressing water scarcity through innovative solutions. The company has developed "Fasal Amrit," an eco-friendly water retention natural polymer derived from organic waste, including materials like citrus fruits, banana peels, and sugar cane bagasse. This polymer can absorb up to 300 times its weight in water and retains it for 10 to 12 days, significantly reducing irrigation water requirements by 30-40%. Additionally, it minimizes fertilizer loss by preventing leaching, leading to a 40-50% reduction in fertilizer usage. "Fasal Amrit" is chemical-free, pollution-free, and 100% biodegradable within 5 to 6 months of application, enriching the soil with essential micronutrients that promote crop growth. By utilizing this product, farmers can lower their water and fertilizer costs by 20-40% and potentially increase crop yields by 10-20%. The applications of "Fasal Amrit" range from in-house gardening to enhancing plant care in challenging environments, providing sustainable solutions for both farmers and home gardeners.
Robofull
Seed Round in 2024
Developer of industrial packaged robot systems standardized for each manufacturing process designed to eliminate information discontinuity in the manufacturing industry. The company specializes in the design and sale of automation equipment for factories to solve the labor shortage, enabling businesses to connect equipment with customer needs based on the data of metal processing companies.
knowuit
Seed Round in 2024
knowuit is a company that provides supply chain efficiency solutions to shippers. It develops and provides "Newit," a supply chain DX tool for shippers.
Hirosaki Lifescience Innovation
Series C in 2024
Hirosaki Lifescience Innovation is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of regenerative medicine products.
Satoyume is a consulting firm focused on regional revitalization, offering comprehensive support for community development. The company specializes in coordinating various aspects of business production, including marketing strategy, product development, sales channel development, facility management, and organizational management. With a commitment to fostering cooperation among local businesses, Satoyume also incorporates advanced practices in forest therapy and the utilization of traditional folk houses. This holistic approach aims to enhance long-term community development and sustainability.
LX Design
Venture Round in 2024
LX Design is a developer of a multi-job search platform that facilitates connections between schools and individuals seeking part-time teaching positions. The platform enables educational institutions to leverage external human resources by allowing them to engage professionals from various sectors to provide lessons. This approach not only broadens the teaching pool available to schools but also empowers clients to select instructors online, enhancing the educational experience for students. Through its innovative application, LX Design aims to streamline the hiring process for schools while offering flexible teaching opportunities for professionals.
AiRato is a radiotherapy provider that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance radiation therapy and develop advanced medical devices. The company focuses on creating AI technology that utilizes data from high-volume treatment centers to automate processes in intensity-modulated radiation therapy. By doing so, AiRato aims to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients while minimizing the physical burden associated with radiation therapy. The innovative approach of AiRato seeks to expand the capabilities of radiotherapy and streamline workflows, ultimately benefiting both healthcare providers and patients.
tokuiten
Seed Round in 2023
Tokuiten is a company focused on developing systems for the production and cultivation of organic vegetables. It aims to revolutionize farming through the automation of agricultural tasks using artificial intelligence and robotics. By promoting locally sourced food, Tokuiten seeks to minimize environmental impact while enhancing agricultural efficiency. The company's technology enables farmers to monitor their environment, increase crop yields, and reduce operational costs, thereby contributing to a more sustainable approach to farming.
EF Polymer
Series A in 2023
EF Polymer is an agricultural firm focused on addressing water scarcity through innovative solutions. The company has developed "Fasal Amrit," an eco-friendly water retention natural polymer derived from organic waste, including materials like citrus fruits, banana peels, and sugar cane bagasse. This polymer can absorb up to 300 times its weight in water and retains it for 10 to 12 days, significantly reducing irrigation water requirements by 30-40%. Additionally, it minimizes fertilizer loss by preventing leaching, leading to a 40-50% reduction in fertilizer usage. "Fasal Amrit" is chemical-free, pollution-free, and 100% biodegradable within 5 to 6 months of application, enriching the soil with essential micronutrients that promote crop growth. By utilizing this product, farmers can lower their water and fertilizer costs by 20-40% and potentially increase crop yields by 10-20%. The applications of "Fasal Amrit" range from in-house gardening to enhancing plant care in challenging environments, providing sustainable solutions for both farmers and home gardeners.
HitoBito Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in the SNS chat commerce sector in Asia. Founded in 2015, HitoBito provides LINE advertising and account management services, helping businesses effectively engage with their customers through this popular messaging platform. The company focuses on leveraging chat-based commerce to enhance user experience and drive sales for its clients.
Rehab for Japan Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for nursing care facilities. Established in 2016, the company focuses on developing a unique rehabilitation platform specifically designed for day service operations. Through its cloud support services, Rehab for Japan aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of rehabilitation processes in nursing care establishments, addressing the growing demand for innovative healthcare solutions in the region.
tokuiten
Seed Round in 2022
Tokuiten is a company focused on developing systems for the production and cultivation of organic vegetables. It aims to revolutionize farming through the automation of agricultural tasks using artificial intelligence and robotics. By promoting locally sourced food, Tokuiten seeks to minimize environmental impact while enhancing agricultural efficiency. The company's technology enables farmers to monitor their environment, increase crop yields, and reduce operational costs, thereby contributing to a more sustainable approach to farming.
DINETTE is a cosmetics company that engages in the advertising, marketing, and production of beauty and skin care products.
Craif Inc., formerly known as Icaria Inc., is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing innovative devices for the early detection of cancer through non-invasive urine tests. The company focuses on utilizing MicroRNA, an early cancer biomarker, which facilitates the identification of cancer at its initial stages, thereby significantly increasing survival rates and improving patient prognosis. Craif aims to address the challenges of traditional cancer diagnosis methods, which can be painful and often lack the necessary accuracy for early detection. By leveraging exosome-based liquid biopsy tests and ribonucleic acid technology, Craif provides research institutions with high sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing between cancerous and non-cancerous samples, positioning itself as a pioneer in the field of early cancer diagnosis.
Fez Japan
Series C in 2021
Fez Japan is a retail technology business committed to advancing and bolstering the retail sector. By calculating back from offline purchase data, location data, and store data, their company's one-stop back-calculation platform generates sales lift and enables retailers and manufacturers to share business information, promote purchases to new customers, and upsell to existing customers. Developing a platform that can see and evaluate retailers' sales floor plans, storefront realization rates, sales performance, and the consequences of measures, help retailers become more operationally efficient and increase their revenue.
Rehab for Japan Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for nursing care facilities. Established in 2016, the company focuses on developing a unique rehabilitation platform specifically designed for day service operations. Through its cloud support services, Rehab for Japan aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of rehabilitation processes in nursing care establishments, addressing the growing demand for innovative healthcare solutions in the region.
EF Polymer
Seed Round in 2021
EF Polymer is an agricultural firm focused on addressing water scarcity through innovative solutions. The company has developed "Fasal Amrit," an eco-friendly water retention natural polymer derived from organic waste, including materials like citrus fruits, banana peels, and sugar cane bagasse. This polymer can absorb up to 300 times its weight in water and retains it for 10 to 12 days, significantly reducing irrigation water requirements by 30-40%. Additionally, it minimizes fertilizer loss by preventing leaching, leading to a 40-50% reduction in fertilizer usage. "Fasal Amrit" is chemical-free, pollution-free, and 100% biodegradable within 5 to 6 months of application, enriching the soil with essential micronutrients that promote crop growth. By utilizing this product, farmers can lower their water and fertilizer costs by 20-40% and potentially increase crop yields by 10-20%. The applications of "Fasal Amrit" range from in-house gardening to enhancing plant care in challenging environments, providing sustainable solutions for both farmers and home gardeners.
Tential
Seed Round in 2020
Tential is a sports and wellness company that leverages artificial intelligence to analyze detailed purchasing behavior and consumer attributes online. The organization focuses on providing products aimed at enhancing individuals' lives, bodies, and minds. Specializing in personal care, Tential seeks to improve health through exercise, enabling customers to address rising medical costs and health issues. By delivering tailored products and relevant information, Tential simplifies the process of choosing the appropriate solutions for effective exercise and well-being.
Ginkan, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing blockchain technology-based platforms. The company operates SynchroLife, a platform that tokenizes restaurant reviews and rewards users with cryptocurrency for their quality contributions. Additionally, Ginkan offers Festar, a dating application. The firm focuses on integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to enhance user experiences, particularly in the restaurant and social sectors, by providing tailored recommendations based on user activities and reviews.
DINETTE
Venture Round in 2020
DINETTE is a cosmetics company that engages in the advertising, marketing, and production of beauty and skin care products.
Clear
Venture Round in 2020
Clear Inc. is an IT corporation based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in web media services with a focus on the sake brewing industry. Founded in 2013, the company provides comprehensive information about the sake market, including trends, legal developments, and challenges faced by brewers both domestically and internationally. Clear aims to enhance understanding of the sake business by offering insights into various aspects such as liquor tax law revisions, overseas brewing opportunities, and marketing strategies. Through its services, the company enables stakeholders to access valuable information, thereby contributing to the growth and innovation within the sake industry.
HitoBito
Seed Round in 2019
HitoBito Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in the SNS chat commerce sector in Asia. Founded in 2015, HitoBito provides LINE advertising and account management services, helping businesses effectively engage with their customers through this popular messaging platform. The company focuses on leveraging chat-based commerce to enhance user experience and drive sales for its clients.
Kitchhike
Venture Round in 2019
KitchHike, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates connections between cooks and travelers seeking authentic culinary experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company enables users to enjoy home-cooked meals prepared by local chefs, cooks, and homemakers. By inviting travelers into their kitchens, these hosts offer a chance to savor traditional dishes while fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange. KitchHike's service allows users to experience local cuisine in a personal and intimate setting, enhancing their travel experience through shared meals and interactions with local residents.
OptiMind is a technology venture based in Nagoya that specializes in cloud-based route optimization solutions for last-mile delivery. The company employs advanced techniques in combinatorial optimization, machine learning, and statistical processing to enhance delivery operations. By leveraging artificial intelligence, OptiMind enables logistics providers, ride-sharing companies, and on-demand transportation services to determine the most efficient routes for their vehicles, thus improving operational efficiency and reducing delivery times. Through its innovative approach, OptiMind aims to streamline the complex decision-making processes involved in logistics and transportation.
MIL Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interactive video and movie production as well as product development services. The company focuses on a variety of video marketing solutions, including video commerce, online-to-offline (O2O) initiatives, recruitment videos, and landing videos. By integrating innovative video content into marketing strategies, MIL aims to enhance engagement and drive results for its clients.
MiL is a health-focused food services company that operates restaurants and offers catering services. It specializes in creating personalized, nutritious meals tailored to individual customers' needs, in collaboration with renowned athletes, nutritionists, and doctors. The company also provides recipe development and food retailing services for healthcare food brands.
Ryukyu Asteeda
Venture Round in 2019
Ryukyu Asteeda provides sports services. They provide products that include balls, bats, and consumer goods. They offer products that are available for shopping online. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.
IMCF
Venture Round in 2019
IMCF Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based brand incubation company dedicated to supporting fashion designers in establishing and promoting their brands. By providing financial assistance, business management, marketing, and back office services, IMCF allows designers to concentrate on their creative work without being burdened by administrative tasks. The company collaborates closely with designers, acting as a business partner to facilitate their growth and success. IMCF's approach focuses on new value creation, enabling entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into viable businesses while gaining essential knowledge of marketing and operational processes, all while minimizing the cost and time involved in launching a brand.
BackTech Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in developing health management solutions tailored to improve workplace well-being. The company's flagship product, Pocket Therapist, is designed to measure and address shoulder stiffness and back pain, aiming to reduce medical expenses and enhance productivity. BackTech provides comprehensive support for organizations, focusing on visualizing productivity and offering solutions to common health issues among working individuals.
MiL is a health-focused food services company that operates restaurants and offers catering services. It specializes in creating personalized, nutritious meals tailored to individual customers' needs, in collaboration with renowned athletes, nutritionists, and doctors. The company also provides recipe development and food retailing services for healthcare food brands.
MIL Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interactive video and movie production as well as product development services. The company focuses on a variety of video marketing solutions, including video commerce, online-to-offline (O2O) initiatives, recruitment videos, and landing videos. By integrating innovative video content into marketing strategies, MIL aims to enhance engagement and drive results for its clients.