HMS develops AI smart camera that integrates image input and processing.
IKOU is a brand dedicated to creating inclusive products for babies and children. They specialize in designing portable seats, bibs, clothing, and online services that cater to all users, regardless of their developmental stage or abilities.
Sorano Me
Seed Round in 2021
Sorano Me is a consulting firm specializing in space technology. It offers proof-of-concept (PoC) development, training on remote sensing data analysis, and content creation services tailored to the space industry.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2019, neuet operates a bike-sharing service via its mobile application. Users can locate and book bicycles through the platform for daily travel or sightseeing.
Recipio Japan
Seed Round in 2020
Recipio is a service that can suggest recipes just by entering ingredients the user already has at home. The app can also refine suggestions based on the user's mood, the occasion, and how many people the user is eating with, and more.
Recipio
Seed Round in 2020
Recipio is an receipt management platform specialized in providing digital receipt solution. Their innovative digital receipt solution and breakthrough receipt-scanning technology.
Yocto is a technology company focused on enhancing physical health and well-being through innovative products. The company has developed an IoT yoga mat equipped with a gravity sensor that aids users in improving their yoga practice and overall wellness. Complementing the mat, Yocto provides an application that allows users to edit lesson sequences and manage student information effectively. By merging physical and digital interactions, Yocto creates a platform that fosters a holistic approach to health, helping individuals connect with their bodies, minds, and souls. This unique integration of technology and wellness aims to support individuals in achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Sensprout
Venture Round in 2020
SenSprout Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in developing and selling agricultural sensors. Founded in 2015, the company’s products are designed to measure soil moisture, surface temperature, and electrical conductivity, providing farmers with critical insights for optimizing irrigation systems. By utilizing printed electronic sensors that employ wireless power feeding techniques and ink-jet printing technology, SenSprout produces cost-effective sensors that can be mass-produced and require minimal maintenance, avoiding the complications associated with battery replacement. These sensors not only enhance irrigation efficiency for large farms and high-value crops but also offer functionalities to predict natural disasters like landslides and cliff collapses. Through its internet service, SenSprout enables the collection and analysis of farming data, empowering farmers to make informed decisions and improve their yields while conserving water resources.
HAB&Co Japan
Seed Round in 2020
HAB & Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Oita, Japan, specializes in HR technology services. The company develops SHIRAHA, a recruitment site creation service, and offers consulting in information technology management. HAB & Co. aims to drive business growth by leveraging technology to provide a range of services, including business development, social media marketing, web development, recruitment services, and advertising operations. With a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation, the company seeks to deliver optimal solutions to its clients, enhancing their marketing strategies and profitability.
Casie is an online painting rental subscription platform that allows users to enjoy art without the commitment of purchasing it. The company provides a diverse selection of contemporary paintings for customers to choose from, catering to both art enthusiasts and casual users. By offering a convenient borrowing option, Casie enables individuals, art stores, hospitals, and offices to decorate their spaces with art delivered directly to their doorstep. This service democratizes access to art, making it accessible to those regardless of their prior knowledge or experience with art.
Somewhere
Seed Round in 2019
Somewhere is an operator of an online consulting platform intended to help troubleshoot daily problems.
Keyes
Venture Round in 2019
Keyes is an IT integration, cloud operation and development company.
Tsunagu.AI
Seed Round in 2019
Tsunagu.AI is a Japanese company based in Chiyoda, founded in 2017, specializing in artificial intelligence-based software solutions for web development. Their primary product, Front-end.AI, is a low-code service designed to streamline website development by automating simple tasks and enabling users to understand design through the combination of multiple machine learning models, including deep learning. This allows web engineers to focus on more complex aspects of their work, enhancing overall efficiency in front-end development.
Space Walker
Seed Round in 2019
Space Walker Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of reusable winged sub-orbital space planes and associated components. The company aims to facilitate safe and efficient travel to outer space and small satellite launches through its innovative technology. In addition to its manufacturing activities, Space Walker proposes and plans various space-related events, further expanding its involvement in the aerospace sector.
Arblet Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016, specializing in the development of IoT technology and artificial intelligence-driven medical systems. The company focuses on creating non-invasive wearable devices that continuously monitor biological information, such as blood pressure, using innovative measurement methods. Arblet’s technology allows users to access and analyze their physiological changes over time, thereby enhancing personal health management. Through its commitment to elucidating the complexities of human health, Arblet aims to improve healthcare outcomes and contribute positively to society by leveraging data infrastructure for better understanding and monitoring of individual health metrics.
KabuK Style
Seed Round in 2019
KabuK Style Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in co-living and working spaces through innovative subscription plans. It develops and operates HafH, a subscription platform that allows subscribers to live in HafH facilities worldwide for a fixed monthly fee. The company's offerings include a blend of co-working spaces, accommodation facilities, and cafes, catering to the needs of modern professionals and travelers. Founded in Nagasaki City, KabuK Style also maintains an office in Tokyo, with aspirations to expand its services globally.
RATEL
Venture Round in 2019
RATEL operates and broadcasts official, large-scale esports tournaments for titles such as CoD Mobile, CoD BO CW, Apex Legends, VALORANT and Knives Out, and is developing a voice chat application called VOLBOX to address issues faced by esports players. It also runs a multi-gaming platform designed for esports participants, offering features to search and register for competitions and events, as well as team management tools, enabling players to expand their gaming base.
Tonari
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tonari Co., Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Shibuya, Japan, specializes in developing life-sized communication systems that connect remote locations. The company's flagship product is a floor-to-ceiling screen, 1.8 meters wide, which facilitates natural, intimate collaboration and learning experiences, mimicking the dynamics of in-person interactions. Tonari's offerings include digital whiteboards, notification systems, and other collaboration tools, enabling students, lecturers, and remote teams to interact seamlessly, regardless of distance. By reducing the need for air travel, Tonari also aims to lower the environmental impact of business meetings.
Interstellar Technologies
Venture Round in 2019
Interstellar Technologies Inc. is a Japanese company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and launch of sub-orbital rockets for space observations and zero-gravity experiments. Founded in 2003 and based in Hiroo-gun, Japan, it has successfully conducted three spaceflights with its MOMO rocket, becoming the first private entity in Japan to reach space. The company operates launch facilities in Taiki, Hokkaido, including Launch Complex-0 for the MOMO rocket and plans for Launch Complex-1 for its forthcoming ZERO rocket. Interstellar Technologies aims to make space more accessible through cost-effective and convenient transportation solutions, providing vertically integrated rocket and satellite development services. The company is expanding its facilities to support more frequent launches and accommodate larger vehicles, with the goal of enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of satellite deployment in the space industry.
One ip
Pre Seed Round in 2019
One ip is a tool for a social experiment to get entrepreneurs to use IP management. They may remove the restrictions and obstacles that now exist in the world by helping startups, which they can characterize as businesses that rapidly build new industries in order to address societal challenges. Spreading IP management is an activity that is currently in the implementation stage after going through an experimental stage.
Hayaruka
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Hayaruka is a crowdfunding platform designed to support the food and beverage industry. It facilitates connections among individuals by promoting and financing various food and drink product innovations. The platform aims to assist restaurants and food businesses in attracting customers by providing a space for them to showcase their creations and secure necessary funding. Through its services, Hayaruka plays a pivotal role in enabling the growth and development of culinary ventures, making it easier for creators to bring their ideas to market.
Cavin
Pre Seed Round in 2019
CAVIN is a platform designed to connect florists with flower producers, facilitating efficient trade management in the floral industry. The platform streamlines the entire flow of flowers, allowing florists to receive real-time feedback from consumers. This functionality enables producers to address delays in production management by integrating with the inventory management systems used by florists. Through this innovative approach, CAVIN enhances the collaboration between farmers and florists, ultimately improving the supply chain and responsiveness to market demands.
Ukka
Venture Round in 2019
Ukka is an ag-tech company that operates an online procurement and supply-chain platform for agricultural, fisheries, and processed-ingredient sectors. The platform connects producers and buyers, enabling the listing and purchase of food-processing raw materials and finished products, and provides a single line from raw-material sourcing to processing to streamline operations. Based in Tokyo and founded in 2017, Ukka aims to shorten supply chains, improve efficiency, and support farmers, fishery operators, and manufacturers in sourcing and coordinating materials and processing.
Qurate Inc. is a technology company founded in 2014 and based in Fukuoka, Japan. It specializes in developing a digital experience platform that offers a stable, scalable, and secure web infrastructure tailored for medium to large enterprises. Qurate's platform focuses on content orchestration, enabling marketing teams to access and manage social content and website design effectively. This capability allows users to construct intricate marketing campaigns and generate derivative content ideas, facilitating a comprehensive visualization of their content marketing strategies. Through its innovative solutions, Qurate aims to enhance marketing efficiency and drive revenue growth for its clients.
WAAK
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Waak is a manufacturer and designer specializing in home and office furniture. The company offers a range of products, including tables, chairs, desks, and conference tables, with an emphasis on functionality and adaptability to various office decors. By selling directly to clients, Waak aims to streamline the purchasing process, eliminating the need for middlemen and allowing customers to save time and money.