MTG Ventures

MTG Ventures, established in 2018 and based in Nagoya City, Japan, serves as the corporate venture capital arm of MTG. The firm focuses on investments in the beauty and wellness technology, food technology, and sports technology sectors. By targeting these specific industries, MTG Ventures aims to support innovative companies and drive growth within these dynamic markets.

Go Fujita

Representative Director, CEO and President

31 past transactions

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 made from organic waste, including materials like citrus fruits and banana peels. This polymer can absorb up to 300 times its weight in water and retain it for 10-12 days, significantly reducing irrigation water needs by 30-40%. Additionally, it minimizes fertilizer loss by 10-20%, allowing for a reduction in fertilizer use by 40-50%. "Fasal Amrit" is free from chemicals and pollution, and it is 100% biodegradable within 5-6 months after application. Its micronutrient content supports optimal crop growth, enabling farmers to lower their water and fertilizer costs by 20-40% and potentially increase crop yields by 10-20%. The product is versatile, suitable for various applications, from in-house plants to gardens, and is particularly beneficial in areas where regular watering is challenging.

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

Series B in 2024
Satoyume is a consulting firm focused on regional revitalization, providing comprehensive support for long-term 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. Satoyume also emphasizes advanced practices in forest therapy and the utilization of traditional houses, fostering collaboration and production efforts related to revitalizing local communities.

LX Design

Venture Round in 2024
Lx Design is a multi-job search platform that links educational institutions with individuals seeking part-time teaching positions. The platform facilitates the connection between schools and a diverse pool of professionals, allowing educational facilities to engage external personnel for instructional roles. By enabling schools to select instructors online, Lx Design streamlines the hiring process and enhances the availability of teaching resources. This innovative approach supports the educational sector in filling teaching vacancies with qualified individuals from various fields.

AiRato

Seed Round in 2024
Airato is a radiotherapy provider that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance radiation therapy and related medical devices. The company focuses on developing AI technology that utilizes data from high-volume clinical centers, aiming to improve treatment outcomes and streamline the workload associated with advanced radiotherapy techniques. By automating various processes in intensity-modulated radiation therapy, Airato addresses challenges in cancer treatment, ultimately striving to deliver effective therapeutic results while minimizing the physical burden on patients.

tokuiten

Seed Round in 2023
Tokuiten is a company focused on the automation of organic vegetable farming through the use of artificial intelligence and robotics. By developing systems that enhance the cultivation process, Tokuiten aims to facilitate the transition to locally sourced food while minimizing environmental impact. Their technology enables farmers to remotely manage various agricultural tasks, leading to improved environmental monitoring, increased crop yields, and reduced farming costs.

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 made from organic waste, including materials like citrus fruits and banana peels. This polymer can absorb up to 300 times its weight in water and retain it for 10-12 days, significantly reducing irrigation water needs by 30-40%. Additionally, it minimizes fertilizer loss by 10-20%, allowing for a reduction in fertilizer use by 40-50%. "Fasal Amrit" is free from chemicals and pollution, and it is 100% biodegradable within 5-6 months after application. Its micronutrient content supports optimal crop growth, enabling farmers to lower their water and fertilizer costs by 20-40% and potentially increase crop yields by 10-20%. The product is versatile, suitable for various applications, from in-house plants to gardens, and is particularly beneficial in areas where regular watering is challenging.

HitoBito

Series A in 2023
HitoBito Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in SNS chat commerce. Founded in 2015, HitoBito provides advertising services on the LINE platform and manages accounts for clients utilizing this popular messaging app. The company's focus on LINE advertising positions it to leverage the growing trend of social media commerce in Asia, catering to businesses seeking to enhance their digital presence and engage customers through chat-based interactions.

Rehab

Series D in 2023
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 the automation of organic vegetable farming through the use of artificial intelligence and robotics. By developing systems that enhance the cultivation process, Tokuiten aims to facilitate the transition to locally sourced food while minimizing environmental impact. Their technology enables farmers to remotely manage various agricultural tasks, leading to improved environmental monitoring, increased crop yields, and reduced farming costs.

DINETTE

Series B in 2022
DINETTE is a cosmetics company that engages in the advertising, marketing, and production of beauty and skin care products.

Craif

Series B in 2021
Craif Inc., previously known as Icaria Inc., is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing innovative devices for early cancer detection through urine tests. The company's flagship product is a MicroRNA device that serves as a biomarker for identifying early-stage cancers. Craif aims to revolutionize cancer diagnosis by providing a method that is painless, accurate, and suitable for regular screening, addressing the critical need for early detection in order to significantly improve survival rates. Traditional cancer diagnostic methods often involve discomfort and lack the precision required for early-stage identification, which can lead to late-stage diagnoses when treatment options are limited. Craif's technology leverages exosome-based liquid biopsy tests that analyze ribonucleic acid, allowing for high sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing cancerous from non-cancerous samples.

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

Series C in 2021
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 made from organic waste, including materials like citrus fruits and banana peels. This polymer can absorb up to 300 times its weight in water and retain it for 10-12 days, significantly reducing irrigation water needs by 30-40%. Additionally, it minimizes fertilizer loss by 10-20%, allowing for a reduction in fertilizer use by 40-50%. "Fasal Amrit" is free from chemicals and pollution, and it is 100% biodegradable within 5-6 months after application. Its micronutrient content supports optimal crop growth, enabling farmers to lower their water and fertilizer costs by 20-40% and potentially increase crop yields by 10-20%. The product is versatile, suitable for various applications, from in-house plants to gardens, and is particularly beneficial in areas where regular watering is challenging.

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.

Synchrolife

Series A in 2020
SynchroLife Limited is a Hong Kong-based company founded in 2017 that operates a unique social media platform focused on restaurant discovery. It is recognized as the first service of its kind to integrate a blockchain-based reward system, allowing users to earn cryptocurrency for posting reviews and dining at participating restaurants. This innovative approach not only incentivizes user engagement through rewards and cashback but also addresses marketing challenges faced by restaurants by facilitating connections between users and dining establishments. SynchroLife is a subsidiary of GINKAN, Inc.

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 SNS chat commerce. Founded in 2015, HitoBito provides advertising services on the LINE platform and manages accounts for clients utilizing this popular messaging app. The company's focus on LINE advertising positions it to leverage the growing trend of social media commerce in Asia, catering to businesses seeking to enhance their digital presence and engage customers through chat-based interactions.

Kitchhike

Venture Round in 2019
Kitchhike, Inc. is an online platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that facilitates connections between cooks and individuals seeking authentic dining experiences. Founded in 2012, Kitchhike enables users to engage in local culinary traditions by inviting travelers into their homes for homemade meals. The service not only allows cooks, including chefs and homemakers, to share their culinary creations but also fosters social interactions among users, enhancing the dining experience. By promoting a sense of community through food, Kitchhike offers a unique way for individuals to enjoy casual dishes while immersing themselves in local culture.

OptiMind

Series A in 2019
OptiMind is a technology venture based in India that specializes in route optimization for last-mile delivery. The company employs combinatorial optimization, machine learning, and statistical processing to develop cloud-based solutions that enhance delivery operations. By leveraging these advanced techniques, OptiMind enables logistics providers, ride-sharing services, and on-demand transportation options to determine the most efficient routes for their vehicles, considering various factors such as vehicle type, destination, and order of stops. This approach aims to streamline the delivery process, ultimately improving operational efficiency and reducing costs for businesses in the logistics sector.

MIL

Venture Round in 2019
MIL Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interactive video and movie production, alongside product development services. The company focuses on various aspects of video marketing, including video commerce, online-to-offline (O2O) strategies, recruitment videos, and landing videos. Through its innovative offerings, MIL aims to enhance engagement and promote effective communication for its clients across diverse sectors.

MiL

Seed Round in 2019
MiL Inc is a company focused on the food industry, particularly in the healthcare sector. It operates restaurants that specialize in serving healthy food tailored to individual dietary needs. By collaborating with well-known athletes, nutritionists, and doctors, MiL Inc develops personalized recipes that promote healthy living. In addition to its restaurant operations, the company engages in food retailing and wholesale, recipe development, restaurant management, and catering services. Through these efforts, MiL Inc aims to provide consumers with nutritious dining options that support their health and wellness goals.

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., based in Tokyo, Japan, is a brand incubation company that supports fashion designers. It offers a range of services, including funding, business management, marketing, and back-office support, allowing designers to focus on their creative work. IMCF invests in designers, aids in brand creation, and promotes their businesses, acting as a unified business partner. The company aims to facilitate the conversion of designers' ideas into successful brands, providing knowledge of business and marketing processes while minimizing launch costs and time.

BackTech

Series A in 2019
BackTech Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in developing health management solutions aimed at improving the well-being of working individuals. The company's flagship product, Pocket Therapist, is a digital health application designed to measure shoulder stiffness and back pain, addressing common issues that affect workplace productivity. By offering comprehensive support that includes visualization of organizational productivity and targeted health solutions, BackTech seeks to alleviate challenges related to declining work performance and unresolved physical discomfort. The company's focus on integrating health management into the workplace aims to reduce medical expenses and enhance overall employee well-being.

MiL

Angel Round in 2019
MiL Inc is a company focused on the food industry, particularly in the healthcare sector. It operates restaurants that specialize in serving healthy food tailored to individual dietary needs. By collaborating with well-known athletes, nutritionists, and doctors, MiL Inc develops personalized recipes that promote healthy living. In addition to its restaurant operations, the company engages in food retailing and wholesale, recipe development, restaurant management, and catering services. Through these efforts, MiL Inc aims to provide consumers with nutritious dining options that support their health and wellness goals.

MIL

Angel Round in 2019
MIL Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interactive video and movie production, alongside product development services. The company focuses on various aspects of video marketing, including video commerce, online-to-offline (O2O) strategies, recruitment videos, and landing videos. Through its innovative offerings, MIL aims to enhance engagement and promote effective communication for its clients across diverse sectors.
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