PeaceTecLab
Venture Round in 2021
PeaceTecLab, established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates a platform that facilitates the lending and borrowing of home appliances and daily necessities. It caters to both individual consumers and manufacturers, offering a range of products including home appliances, baby goods, and fitness equipment. Additionally, the company provides consulting services to various industries, such as entertainment, distribution, and advertising.
Tasogare Coffee is a premium coffee brand located in Japan that specializes in producing and supplying a diverse range of coffee products. The company operates through both online and retail channels, ensuring accessibility for its customers. With a commitment to quality, Tasogare Coffee aims to deliver an exceptional coffee experience, appealing to discerning coffee enthusiasts.
The ROOM4D
Series A in 2020
The ROOM4D Co., Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in consulting services focused on data analysis and outsourcing. The company offers business data analysis and consulting aimed at enhancing business performance, including planning and development related to data utilization. Additionally, it develops image analysis systems using artificial intelligence. By quantifying human activities, The ROOM4D enables clients to predict future anomalies and protect their business operations.
TRiCERA, Inc. is an online arts and crafts e-commerce marketplace founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The company provides a platform designed to support artists in advancing their careers by removing barriers of language and distance. It operates as an online art gallery, enabling local artists to sell contemporary art to a global audience. TRiCERA manages all aspects of the art sales process, including customer negotiations, collection and delivery, and arrangements for returns. This approach allows artists to engage with collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide while remaining in their own countries.
Picable
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Picable Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops a unique communication application that allows users to connect and chat while simultaneously watching videos and browsing websites. The app synchronizes the scroll position between users, enabling them to view the same content at the same time. Additionally, Picable offers a fan voice translation system that translates voice content from Japanese voice actors and Vtubers into multiple languages, preserving their original voices and facilitating multilingual translation without initial costs for the actors or VTubers.
Capsule
Venture Round in 2019
Capsule is a global company that operates as a content creator agency, specializing in marketing and advertising services for brands. It exclusively manages over 150 content creators across various genres, offering support for the next generation of creators. By collaborating with both local and international partners, Capsule helps these brands build and execute effective marketing strategies, ultimately enhancing their performance in the market.
CAPSULE
Venture Round in 2019
CAPSULE provides digital promotion support services. They also provide human resource development, SNS marketing track record, social media marketing, website design, and digital promotion services.
JX PRESS Corporation is a pioneering entity in Japan's media landscape, functioning as a "virtual news agency" that leverages artificial intelligence to deliver timely news updates. Its flagship service, FASTALERT, provides breaking news bulletins on urgent incidents such as accidents and natural disasters to all major television broadcast stations in Japan, including NHK, as well as over 100 local stations. The company also offers NewsDigest, a consumer app that is the most popular news bulletin application in Japan, with over 1 million downloads. This app utilizes AI to automatically identify and disseminate significant news alerts, enhancing its appeal among users. JX PRESS is recognized for its innovative approach to news reporting, utilizing advanced technology to filter misinformation and provide reliable content. The company collaborates with prominent stakeholders, including KYODO NEWS and major commercial broadcasters, to redefine news delivery in a rapidly evolving media environment.
Machine Learning Solutions
Venture Round in 2017
Machine Learning Solutions Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in machine learning and technical consulting services. It provides businesses with comprehensive support in the development and optimization of machine learning models, addressing various challenges related to AI implementation. The company offers a range of services, including project planning, progress management, and performance enhancement of machine learning models. Additionally, it provides business financial and incubation support to help enterprises effectively adapt to artificial intelligence techniques, ensuring they can leverage these technologies to improve operational efficiency and drive innovation.
SUVACO
Venture Round in 2017
Suvaco is a Tokyo-based startup that operates a home design marketplace focused on providing custom-built housing services. The platform allows users to explore and connect with interior and exterior designers by browsing their portfolios, facilitating the search for suitable architects and renovation companies. Through its innovative approach, Suvaco aims to streamline the home design process, making it easier for individuals to find the right professionals for their projects.
Spectee Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates an online news platform that specializes in curating and publishing real-time social media user-generated video content. Leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence, Spectee streamlines the analysis and sorting of news content, ensuring swift delivery of the latest happenings, from breaking news to lifestyle and entertainment. The company's platform, 'Spectee', collaborates with broadcasters and publishers, providing verified and licensed content, and also partners with other companies to enhance its news delivery service.
The Bridge
Venture Round in 2016
The Bridge is an internet and media firm that organizes meetups for connecting entrepreneurs and system engineers. It delivers news updates from the Tokyo startup scene, in an effort to help entrepreneurs connect with the global community.
DIGISURF
Venture Round in 2015
DIGISURF INC. is a service-oriented company based in Fujisawa, Japan, that specializes in providing an online portal for reserving barbecue locations and ordering ingredients. Established in 1993, DIGISURF aims to enhance the outdoor dining experience by facilitating the booking of barbecue spots and ensuring that customers have access to the necessary supplies for their gatherings. Through its platform, the company caters to the growing demand for convenient and enjoyable outdoor cooking experiences.
Kabuku
Venture Round in 2014
Kabuku Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013 that specializes in on-demand manufacturing and 3D printing solutions. It offers a comprehensive suite of services through its platforms, including Kabuku Connect, which facilitates various manufacturing processes such as consulting, 3D design, production, and logistics, leveraging a global network of manufacturing partners. Additionally, the company provides Kabuku MMS, designed to streamline tasks such as quotation and order management for 3D printing service providers and manufacturers. Kabuku also operates Rinkak.com, a digital marketplace allowing users to order from a diverse range of 3D models. The company has collaborated with notable brands and agencies, enhancing its presence in the 3D printing sector.
SUVACO
Venture Round in 2014
Suvaco is a Tokyo-based startup that operates a home design marketplace focused on providing custom-built housing services. The platform allows users to explore and connect with interior and exterior designers by browsing their portfolios, facilitating the search for suitable architects and renovation companies. Through its innovative approach, Suvaco aims to streamline the home design process, making it easier for individuals to find the right professionals for their projects.
Material World
Venture Round in 2013
Material World (http://www.materialworld.co) is a NYC-based fashion recommerce company founded in 2012 that provides a modern and fun way to shop and refresh your closet. Material World offers Material Box, a monthly fashion subscription service to try on personally curated pre-owned fashion pieces at your home and trade in items from their own closet to reclaim their value.
Monoco
Venture Round in 2013
Monoco Inc., formerly known as FlutterScape, Inc., is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in e-commerce and branding. It operates a cross-border social commerce platform designed to facilitate the buying and selling of products, particularly focusing on unique items from Japan. Monoco empowers users to share their product discoveries in an engaging manner, fostering a collaborative environment between sellers and buyers. The platform features a diverse range of offerings, including fashion items, home decor, gadgets, and jewelry, catering to a broad audience. By providing a safe international payment and logistics system, Monoco enhances the shopping experience, allowing customers to access a wide variety of products while enjoying the narrative behind each item.
Pocket Concierge
Venture Round in 2013
Pocket Concierge is a Japanese online platform facilitating restaurant reservations at selected high-end establishments. Its mission is to promote Japanese culinary culture globally while offering users an exclusive dining experience. The platform enables seamless bookings and payments, overcoming language and payment barriers for both mobile and web browser users.
Jimoty
Venture Round in 2013
Jimoty Inc operates a classified advertisement platform that serves approximately 9 million users monthly. The site allows individuals to post a variety of advertisements, including buying and selling second-hand goods, event announcements, recruitment opportunities, and real estate listings. By offering a free bulletin board format, Jimoty facilitates the exchange of information across different categories, making it a versatile tool for users seeking to connect over various needs and interests. The company's focus is on planning, development, and the effective management of this classified site, ensuring that it remains user-friendly and accessible.
Smart Education
Series B in 2013
Smart Education, based in Tokyo, Japan, is a developer of educational applications aimed at simplifying the learning process. Led by President Daigo Ikeya, the company specializes in creating smartphone and tablet apps designed for intellectual training. One of its notable products is "Rhythm Book," a kid's music app available on iOS devices. This app allows children to learn and experience rhythm by tapping along with their favorite songs, featuring over 100 tracks from TV shows, cartoons, and nursery rhymes in both English and Japanese. The app encourages parental involvement and offers additional song purchases through the internet, which can be shared across devices using the same Apple ID via iCloud.
Alim
Venture Round in 2013
Alim Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in the development and marketing of mobile and online games in Japan. Operating as a subsidiary of gumi Inc., Alim focuses on the planning, development, and production of games for iOS and Android platforms. In addition to its game development activities, the company provides services related to digital content distribution, which includes planning, development, production, sales, and maintenance. Alim's expertise in digital content allows it to cater to the growing demand for mobile gaming in the region.