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, 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
Founded in Japan in 2009, Wired Beans is a manufacturer and retailer of glasses, furniture, and other goods. It operates both physical showrooms and an e-commerce platform, aiming to contribute to the local economy through digital business.
Kaizen Platform
Series C in 2017
Founded in 2013, Kaizen Platform Inc. offers a digital marketing platform enabling brands, agencies, and freelancers to collaborate on creating and testing customer journey experiences across mobile, social media, display ads, and landing pages. Serving sectors like retail, finance, travel, and tech, the company combines multichannel marketing software with a cloud of designers and copywriters for improved performance.
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 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, 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.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Xica specializes in applied data science. It offers MAGELLAN, Japan's leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool, supporting over 200 major brands. The company automates, visualizes, and optimizes both offline and online marketing effectiveness.
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
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Foodison operates UoPochi, an online platform enabling customers to order fish and seafood from various restaurants. It also runs Sakana Bacca, a specialty fish shop offering marine products sourced globally.
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. 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, 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 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, 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 is a digital health company that develops tools for patients and families to support medical treatment and prevent progression of disease. The company delivers digital services and platforms used by pharmaceutical companies, health insurance entities and government programs, and collaborates with healthcare professionals and patients to co-create solutions. Its Welby My Karte app enables patients to share health data with clinicians and family as a visualized chart, facilitating communication and care coordination. Welby also offers medical data research services that analyze health information to inform treatment and policy. Founded in 2011, Welby is based in Tokyo, Japan.
EhonNavi
Corporate Round in 2013
EhonNavi is an online showcase of Japanese children's picture books.
Sonix
Corporate Round in 2012
Founded in 2010, Sonix specializes in mobile solutions, IoT services, and cloud technologies. Headquartered in Koto, Japan, the company offers a mobility technology platform designed to develop advanced services in mobile and IoT sectors.
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 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.