Dentsu Innovation Partners

Dentsu Innovation Partners is the corporate venture capital arm of Dentsu Group, established in 2010 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on investing in the digital domain to foster the growth of innovative technologies and services. Its primary objectives include creating a global digital business market and expanding the digital operations of Dentsu Group. By identifying and supporting emerging startups, Dentsu Innovation Partners aims to enhance its portfolio and strengthen its position in the evolving digital landscape.

Junichiro Kubota

CEO and President

26 past transactions

Monstar Lab

Venture Round in 2020
Monstar Lab, Inc. is a software development firm headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, specializing in creating customized software solutions for a diverse range of clients. Founded in 2006, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes project planning, market analysis, design, mobile application development, web services, and legacy migration. With a global presence, Monstar Lab employs over 1,200 engineers and creators across 26 cities in 15 countries, providing access to top talent and expertise. Its services also encompass web marketing, product localization, co-working spaces, robotic process automation, game development, streaming services, HR technology, and educational programs. By combining innovative technology with skilled professionals, Monstar Lab aims to deliver effective solutions that empower businesses and enhance user experiences worldwide.

Monstar Lab

Venture Round in 2020
Monstar Lab, Inc. is a software development firm headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, specializing in creating customized software solutions for a diverse range of clients. Founded in 2006, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes project planning, market analysis, design, mobile application development, web services, and legacy migration. With a global presence, Monstar Lab employs over 1,200 engineers and creators across 26 cities in 15 countries, providing access to top talent and expertise. Its services also encompass web marketing, product localization, co-working spaces, robotic process automation, game development, streaming services, HR technology, and educational programs. By combining innovative technology with skilled professionals, Monstar Lab aims to deliver effective solutions that empower businesses and enhance user experiences worldwide.

Voicy

Series A in 2019
Voicy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in a voice news application for mobile platforms. Founded in 2016, Voicy combines media personalities and news organizations, allowing entertainers to deliver news, thereby providing users with the latest information in a more engaging format. As the landscape of information access evolves with advancements in technology, Voicy emphasizes auditory experiences, catering to users' needs for seamless integration of news into their daily lives. The company operates a voice distribution network and focuses on innovative audio content, aiming to create new value in society through its unique approach to broadcasting and entertainment.

Wired Beans

Venture Round in 2018
Wired Beans Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of glasses, furniture, and various miscellaneous goods. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates both physical showrooms and an E-commerce platform to reach its customers. Wired Beans Inc. employs advanced information technologies to support its manufacturing processes and aims to enhance the local economy while promoting Japanese culture through its digital business initiatives. The company offers a range of services, including online shop management, web service development, and payment management system construction, allowing clients to effectively manage their brands in the digital space.

Kaizen Platform

Series C in 2017
Kaizen Platform, Inc. is a marketing technology company that provides a comprehensive online platform for brands, agencies, and freelancers to enhance digital customer experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company offers a suite of solutions, including Kaizen, an enterprise marketing platform that integrates multichannel collaboration software with a network of designers and copywriters. This allows users to create, test, and optimize marketing content across various digital channels. Key offerings include KAIZEN Sales for enhancing remote sales, UX solutions for improving user interfaces, and KAIZEN Ad for scalable video ad production. Kaizen also supports digital transformation through training courses and enables users to personalize content, automate conversions, and access analytics for performance improvement. The company serves diverse sectors such as retail, finance, travel, and healthcare, positioning itself as a valuable resource for optimizing marketing efforts without the need for extensive internal resources.

Pulit

Seed Round in 2017
Pulit Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015 that specializes in the development of distribution technologies for digital image and video content. The company focuses on creating solutions that facilitate direct connections between content creators and users, leveraging advanced digital watermarking technology known as RIC. Through its innovative approach, Pulit aims to enhance the accessibility and security of digital media distribution, positioning itself as a significant player in the digital content landscape.

Wacul

Series B in 2017
Wacul Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2010. The company specializes in web improvement consulting services and aims to simplify the decision-making processes for enterprises. Wacul leverages artificial intelligence to support digital transformation initiatives, offering a range of solutions that include a digital marketing platform and digital transformation consulting services. Through its innovative approach, Wacul assists businesses in enhancing their online presence and optimizing their digital strategies.

Note

Series B in 2017
Note, Inc., formerly known as Piece of Cake, Inc., is a Japanese company founded in 2011 and based in Minato. It operates an online platform designed to help content creators publish various types of media, including text, images, and audio, over the internet. The platform facilitates updates for users, enabling them to stay informed with daily information while fostering a comfortable environment for both creators and readers to share and receive content pleasantly.

Data Artist

Venture Round in 2016
Data Artist Inc., established in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in AI-driven marketing consulting services. The company addresses marketing challenges across both digital and traditional platforms while also engaging with social issues in sectors such as politics, healthcare, finance, and urban development. Data Artist offers data-driven marketing solutions and consulting software that facilitate effective communication strategies and integrated marketing design. By leveraging big data and artificial intelligence, the company delivers essential problem-solving capabilities and supports clients in achieving sustainable business transformation and growth.

Life is Tech

Venture Round in 2016
Life is Tech, Inc. is an educational company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in IT boot camps for elementary and junior high school students. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on teaching children essential skills in mobile application development, game design, and movie-making. Through its programs, Life is Tech aims to cultivate creativity and technical proficiency among its young participants, empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in a technology-driven world. By engaging students in the latest IT technologies, Life is Tech fosters a passion for innovation and creativity in the next generation.

Xica

Series B in 2016
Xica Co., Ltd., founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in applied data science and information technology systems. The company is recognized for its development of MAGELLAN, a widely used Marketing Mix Modeling tool that supports over 200 prominent brands in Japan. Xica offers consulting services that automate, visualize, and optimize marketing effectiveness, addressing both offline and online advertising for clients with varying degrees of analytical expertise. Its integrated analysis tool quantifies the impact of advertising efforts, allowing clients to understand the contributions of various promotional measures, including TV commercials and other offline advertisements, to their overall marketing results.

Data Vehicle

Seed Round in 2015
Data Vehicle specializes in IT marketing research and consulting, focusing on the planning, production, maintenance, and operation of various media, including digital content. The company is dedicated to the acquisition and analysis of big data, offering tools that enable clients to conduct acquisition analysis and streamline data processing operations. These tools are designed to simplify the preparation and analysis of large datasets, making it accessible even for users without programming expertise. Through its innovative solutions, Data Vehicle aims to enhance efficiency in data management and empower clients to derive valuable insights from their data.

Foodison

Venture Round in 2015
Foodison, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the distribution of fresh seafood and related food products. Founded in 2013, it operates the UOPOCHI platform, which allows customers to order fish and other marine products from a variety of listed restaurants. In addition to its digital platform, Foodison runs a specialty fish shop called Sakana bacca, which offers a selection of marine products sourced from various origins. The company also provides a wholesale service, Fish Poti, tailored for restaurants, enhancing its reach within the food distribution sector.

DataX

Series B in 2015
DataX is a business that specializes in providing an integrated digital marketing platform known as B-dash, developed by from scratch Co., Ltd. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a range of services including support for business strategy planning, new business development, analytical services, and business process construction. B-dash is notable for its ability to accumulate and utilize vast amounts of data, featuring 32 million unique customer IDs and a significant financial data component amounting to 92 billion yen. The platform's capabilities are enhanced through strategic partnerships, including a notable contract with KKR and Goldman Sachs in 2019, which underscores its importance in the IT and marketing sectors.

Aoi.co

Series B in 2015
Aoi Co. is a Tokyo-based company that provides "Aoi Zemi," a free online lecture service designed for junior high and middle school students. The platform has successfully attracted over 3,000 users and boasts an impressive entrance exam passing rate of 86.3% for students aiming for their preferred universities. Aoi Co. is focused on enhancing its system development capabilities and plans to launch a learning state monitoring app for parents in September.

MFS

Venture Round in 2015
MFS, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in consumer lending services, primarily focusing on online mortgage offerings. Established in 2009, MFS simplifies the mortgage process by eliminating the need for customers to search for, apply for, or negotiate with traditional financial institutions. The company has garnered significant media attention and has been featured in prominent outlets such as NHK, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and Yomiuri Shimbun, highlighting its innovative approach to the mortgage industry in Japan.

TypeBeeGroup

Venture Round in 2015
TypeBeeGroup is a planning, development and operation of "Cashback Rental", a rental information site where you can get festive money.

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.

IID

Venture Round in 2014
IID, Inc. is a diversified company based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates in the media, research, and media commerce sectors. It manages a variety of content across 20 genres through 47 websites and five magazines, covering topics such as information technology, automotive, education, entertainment, and lifestyle. The company specializes in marketing research and consulting services, offering both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including overseas investigations and consumer behavior insights. Additionally, IID provides an application service provider (ASP) system for e-commerce operators and IT infrastructure services, including private cloud solutions for its clients. Originally founded as IRI Commerce & Technology Inc. in 1990, the company rebranded to IID, Inc. in June 2010.

S-cubism

Venture Round in 2014
S-cubism Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2006 that specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) integration, as well as various package and appliance businesses. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services for omnichannel and OMO system development, focusing on the management of customer interactions, cash transactions, and inventory. S-cubism develops retail and distribution systems aimed at enhancing business value in the digital age, enabling enterprises to optimize operation designs, conduct data analysis, and manage content media operations. Through its innovative solutions, S-cubism aims to improve service performance and create seamless shopping experiences for customers.

Welby

Venture Round in 2014
Welby Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing digital tools that aid patients and their families in managing medical treatment and preventing disease progression. The company offers a range of services, including marketing support for pharmaceuticals and health insurance societies, as well as government entities through its digital service platform. Notably, Welby provides an app called Welby My Karte, which allows patients to share health data with healthcare professionals and family members in a visualized format. Additionally, the company engages in medical data research services and collaborates with various stakeholders, including pharmaceuticals, medical device companies, governments, patients, and healthcare professionals, to co-develop and provide digital services.

EhonNavi

Corporate Round in 2013
EhonNavi is an online showcase of Japanese children's picture books.

Sonix

Corporate Round in 2012
Sonix, established in 2010 and based in Koto, Japan, specializes in mobile solutions, IoT services, and cloud technologies. The company develops a mobility technology platform designed for growth markets, offering a cloud-based smart device test automation platform alongside services in sectors such as blockchain, AI, and data management. This enables clients to integrate big data and advanced technologies into their operations.

Miil

Venture Round in 2012
Miil Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a food-based social photography application, allowing users to share photos of meals they have cooked or eaten, as well as those they wish to try. Founded in 2010 and formerly known as FrigApps Co., Ltd., Miil provides a platform that enhances food photography through unique gourmet filters. In addition to its core application, Miil operates Mi-iru Summary, a curated food media platform, and Lipiten, an app that ranks restaurants based on user engagement. The company aims to create a community where food enthusiasts can share authentic experiences and reviews, enriching the culinary landscape for its users.

splume

Seed Round in 2008
Splume Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan, operates a social networking platform that facilitates interaction and communication among users across the country. The company aims to leverage digital content for various projects and industrial applications, utilizing technologies such as augmented reality, avatars, and three-dimensional virtual spaces. Splume aspires to become a global creative force that contributes to culture and society by providing innovative experiences that connect individuals. Its diverse content offerings span entertainment and living infrastructure, enabling clients to effectively address their project requirements.
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