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 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 that develops systems for the production of organic vegetables and automates their cultivation.

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 is a LINE advertising and account management agency.

Rehab

Series D in 2023
Rehab is a technology firm that offers information communication technology, and digital transformation services for the medical care field.

Tokuiten

Seed Round in 2022
Tokuiten is a company that develops systems for the production of organic vegetables and automates their cultivation.

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 is a technology firm that offers information communication technology, and digital transformation services for the medical care field.

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
With the power of AI, TENTIAL analyzes detailed purchasing behavior and attributes online and aim to deliver its customers' products based on their own information.

Synchrolife

Series A in 2020
SynchroLife is the world's first social restaurant discovery service with a blockchain-based reward system for reviewers. It uses borderless cryptocurrency to give review rewards and cashback for dining out to users, and to connect users and restaurants to solve marketing problems for restaurants.

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, founded in 2013. The company specializes in web media services focused on the sake industry. Clear provides a comprehensive platform that offers insights into the sake market, including current trends, changes in liquor tax laws, and challenges related to overseas brewing. Their services also include presentations on events and innovative ideas for enhancing the sake business. By consolidating various information sources, Clear enables users to better understand both domestic and international aspects of the sake market.

HitoBito

Seed Round in 2019
HitoBito is a LINE advertising and account management agency.

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 Inc

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 is a brand incubation company focused on supporting fashion designers by providing essential financial, marketing, and promotional assistance. Its primary goal is to create an environment where designers can concentrate on their creative work while IMCF manages all other operational tasks. By investing in emerging designers, IMCF fosters new value creation and guides entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into successful brands. The company also emphasizes a collaborative approach, acting as a unified business partner to tackle challenges alongside the designers. Through its support, IMCF enables designers to acquire knowledge of the business and marketing processes, ultimately streamlining the launch of their brands and minimizing associated 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 Inc

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.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.