Future Venture Capital

Future Venture Capital Co., Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Kyoto, Japan, that focuses on early-stage investments. Established in 1998, the firm aims to diversify its portfolio by investing in a wide range of industrial sectors across the country. Future Venture Capital prefers to take the lead role in its investments, which allows it to guide the development of its portfolio companies effectively. The firm has expanded its presence with offices in multiple cities, including Tokyo, Aomori, Iwate, Yamagata, Kanazawa, Mie, Sakai, Kobe, and Ehime, reinforcing its commitment to supporting emerging businesses within Japan's industrial technology landscape.

Naoto Matsumoto

President and CEO

Past deals in Tokyo

LIFESCAPES

Seed Round in 2022
LIFESCAPES is a researcher and manufacturer of brain-computer interface equipment. LIFESCAPES aims to use BMI technology to help stroke patients solve problems and improve their quality of life. LIFESCAPES uses BMI to bring out the plasticity of the brain and help people who are in trouble to be free of their limitations and to live their lives normally.

Torana

Series B in 2022
Torana, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing an educational toy rental service through a subscription model. Known for its "Toysub!" service, Torana caters to the Japanese market and aims to expand into global markets, particularly in East Asia. The company collects feedback on toys and information regarding children's developmental progress to create tailored toy combinations for its subscribers. The service promotes sustainability by allowing customers to return toys and receive new ones that align with their children's growth. Additionally, Torana plans to leverage customer insights to develop its own brand of toys and enter the direct-to-consumer market.

Luxonus

Series B in 2021
Luxonus is a product development of a new imaging device using optical ultrasonic technology.

Pyrenee

Venture Round in 2021
Pyrenee Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development and production of driving assistance devices aimed at enhancing vehicle safety. The company focuses on creating hardware solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to reduce the risk of car accidents. Pyrenee's devices are designed to be easily attached to existing vehicles, where they assess road conditions and predict potential hazards. Upon detecting a possible accident, these devices promptly alert the driver through voice and visual notifications, thereby promoting safer driving practices.

Hirotsu Bio Science

Venture Round in 2021
Hirotsu Bio Science Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative cancer screening tools. Its primary product, N-Nose, is a non-invasive device that detects cancer in the early stages by analyzing urine samples. The company also operates diagnostic laboratories that provide comprehensive urine analysis reports. Founded in 2016, Hirotsu Bio Science utilizes advanced bio-diagnosis technology, including the use of nematode olfactory sensors, to enhance early cancer detection capabilities for medical practitioners.

Catallaxy

Series A in 2021
Catallaxy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that operates two primary platforms: Mitsuri and Fabit. Mitsuri serves as a trading platform for web quoting of metal custom parts, catering to sectors such as industrial machinery, factory automation, and facility equipment. Fabit focuses on providing accessible media for the manufacturing industry, enhancing understanding and engagement within the sector. Through these platforms, Catallaxy aims to streamline the interaction between suppliers and customers in Japan's manufacturing landscape.

AmicaTerra

Venture Round in 2021
AmicaTerra is a supplier of biomass products and services.

Otetsutabi

Seed Round in 2020
Otetsutabi Co., Ltd. is a platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on regional revitalization by connecting travelers with rural communities in need of seasonal labor. Established in 2018, the company provides a unique opportunity for participants to engage with local accommodations and breweries, helping to address labor shortages in these areas. Travelers can assist with various tasks in exchange for free lodging and meals, allowing them to experience Japan's rich culture and scenic landscapes while contributing to local economies. The service promotes tourism by facilitating meaningful interactions between visitors and residents, enhancing the overall travel experience.

MagNature

Venture Round in 2020
MagNature, Inc. engages in the research and development, designing, manufacturing, and sales of various machines, electrical equipment, electronic equipment, and their parts and accessories. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Mazrica

Venture Round in 2020
mazrica, Inc. designs and develops an online business support platform. It also offers business consulting. mazrica, Inc. The company offers senses: a sales force automation(SFA) / customer relationship management (CRM) software, which maximizes organizational performance by intuitively grasp the progress of sales opportunities, centralized information management, and support until operation established. mazrica, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Gojo & Company

Series D in 2020
Gojo & Company Inc. is a holding company based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates through its subsidiaries, including Microfinance Delta International and Sejaya Micro Credit, to provide microfinance services. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance financial inclusion by focusing on developing countries. Gojo supports the formalization and growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, with the long-term objective of delivering high-quality, affordable financial services to over 100 million unserved and underserved individuals across more than 50 countries by 2030. As of now, Gojo has established a presence in Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and India, employing over 3,400 individuals and serving more than 570,000 women, many of whom are mothers.

LAPRAS

Venture Round in 2020
LAPRAS Inc. provides information suitable for each person using machine learning and crawling technologies to collect information open on the Internet and automatically generate profile. It operates LAPRAS, a service that uses data and machine learning technology to deliver new possibilities tailored to each person; and LAPRAS SCOUT, a service that searches for the suitable candidates for a company. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

SHAREDINE

Seed Round in 2020
SHAREDINE owns and operates an online platform, through which it offers nutritional guidance and cooking experience. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Minato, Japan.

CreoFuga

Venture Round in 2020
CreoFuga, now known as Audiostock Inc., is a company based in Okayama, Japan, that operates an online community platform tailored for music creators. Founded in October 2007, it serves as a space for amateur and semi-professional composers to present and share their music audios. The platform fosters collaboration and engagement among musicians, enabling them to showcase their work and connect with a wider audience.

Sensyn Robotics

Venture Round in 2020
Sensyn Robotics specializes in developing innovative business solutions that integrate drone and robotics technology, primarily aimed at enhancing infrastructure inspections. Their software products facilitate efficient assessments in sectors such as oil, electric power, and construction, enabling businesses and municipalities to access and evaluate affected sites with greater ease. By promoting automation and unattended operations, Sensyn Robotics addresses labor shortages and streamlines processes, contributing to solutions for social challenges in Japan. Additionally, the company aims to share its diverse offerings, developed in a country facing significant global challenges, with markets around the world.

Epigno

Seed Round in 2020
Epigno Inc. is engages in providing management system for medical institutions. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

WFrontier

Venture Round in 2020
Wfrontier is developing and operating a shopping agency platform.In the past three years, we have become a "public infrastructure (infrastructure)" that changes society. The first thing to address is the “shopping issues” that the child-rearing generation has.Wfrontier support people who are busy with childcare, housework, work, and those who are too far away from shopping, as a shopping agency platform.

Kinopharma

Venture Round in 2020
They are engaged in close research and development based on joint research contracts with universities, and they aim to develop clinical drugs with few side effects by utilizing know-how of phosphoenzyme inhibitor research. In addition, they are working on the development of therapeutic agents for intractable diseases such as viral diseases and neurodegenerative diseases, which target kinases.

tiem factory

Venture Round in 2020
tiem factory is a developer of ultra-light transparent insulation material intended to be used as a thermal insulation material. The company's ultra-light transparent insulation material can be made without using supercritical dryer, enabling its clients to receive insulation material composed of air.

Lbose

Seed Round in 2020
Lbose, Inc. offers a co-working community platform for visualizing the connections between freelance players and small businesses active in Japan. The company is based in Japan.

quatre

Venture Round in 2020
Quatre Co., Ltd. engages in the planning and operation of aircatalog promotion platform. Its platform connects people with distribution facilities to sell their products. Additionally, the company offers shipping services. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Meetscare

Seed Round in 2020
Meetscare provides correct information and supports the self-awareness of all people involved in care. The company provides a wealth of information to ensure optimal care and create a mechanism for the realization. Users can make a telephone consultation and web diagnosis and search for free information using the system. Meetscare was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in Arakawa, Tokyo.

ASHITA-TEAM

Venture Round in 2020
ASHITA-TEAM Co., Ltd., established in 2008 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in a cloud-based personnel evaluation system that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate HR assessments. The company focuses on supporting work-style reform by providing a comprehensive service that includes analyzing a company's current state, developing evaluation systems, and implementing them within one to three months. With a track record of successfully introducing its solutions to over 1,300 companies, ASHITA-TEAM is recognized for its extensive operational support and user-friendly evaluation cloud platform. The company has also expanded its reach internationally with offices in Taiwan, Singapore, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, positioning itself for significant growth in the future.

Innophys

Series C in 2019
Innophys Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing wearable robotics technology. The company's primary product, the Muscle Suit®, functions as an exoskeleton designed to assist users in physical tasks, reducing strain when lifting heavy objects or working in awkward positions. This innovative equipment enables users to perform their work independently, enhancing their quality of life. Innophys focuses on manufacturing, consulting, and distributing its robotics solutions across various industries, and is known for offering high-quality products at competitive prices compared to similar support exoskeletons. The company is also planning to expand its market presence into the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.

Japan Legal System Institute

Seed Round in 2019
Japan Legal System Research Institute Inc. develops an editor-type knowledge management system “LAWGUE” focusing on legal documents. Its product solve legal work issues using technology, which enables create and manage legal documents in one place. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Linklusion

Seed Round in 2019
Linklusion Ltd. offers software development and information management support services for microfinance institutions in developing countries. The company offers management and information system (MIS) development and social performance management (SPM) consulting services to microfinance institutions. It also offers market research services for low income group demographics, inclusive business consulting, and distribution channel development support to companies entering Myanmar. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Yangon, Myanmar with additional office location in Tokyo, Japan.

neton, Inc.

Venture Round in 2019
neton, Inc. provides cloud based hiring solutions in China. The company will provide web marketing business consulting services. Its web services will include management of cloud based hiring site, such as recruitment chief, template monster Japan, and rank tracker. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

Leading Mark

Series B in 2019
Leading Mark Inc. is an employment agency based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on addressing the needs of job seekers. As a growing human resources startup, it is expanding its services to include mid-career and international hiring. The company has a representative in China who is dedicated to connecting top Japanese-speaking Chinese students with opportunities in Japan. Leading Mark emphasizes the importance of providing relevant information to job seekers, in contrast to larger, traditional agencies that may prioritize the interests of employers and their own commissions. By centering its efforts around the average job seeker, Leading Mark aims to alleviate frustration and support career development.

FLOSFIA

Venture Round in 2019
FLOSFIA INC. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of corundum structured Gallium Oxide semiconductor power devices. Founded on March 31, 2011, the firm emerged as a spin-off from research conducted at Kyoto University. FLOSFIA focuses on utilizing the unique physical properties of gallium oxide to create low-loss power devices that offer high breakdown voltage and efficiency. The company employs mist chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques for film formation, which enhances the performance of its semiconductor products.

Insight Core

Venture Round in 2019
Insight Core Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that focuses on the development and operation of a customer relationship management (CRM) platform known as Insight Core. Founded on September 18, 2003, the company aims to enhance customer management for its clients. The platform provides a range of services that include efficient application development, flexible customization options, and tools for customer acquisition. By offering these solutions, Insight Core enables businesses to attract and retain customers more effectively.

LAPRAS

Series C in 2018
LAPRAS Inc. provides information suitable for each person using machine learning and crawling technologies to collect information open on the Internet and automatically generate profile. It operates LAPRAS, a service that uses data and machine learning technology to deliver new possibilities tailored to each person; and LAPRAS SCOUT, a service that searches for the suitable candidates for a company. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

tiem factory

Venture Round in 2018
tiem factory is a developer of ultra-light transparent insulation material intended to be used as a thermal insulation material. The company's ultra-light transparent insulation material can be made without using supercritical dryer, enabling its clients to receive insulation material composed of air.

Mitsucari

Series B in 2018
Mitsukali is a privacy mark certified company, protects personal information of customers and strives for proper management.

OMEGA Inc.

Venture Round in 2018
OMEGA Inc. develops an advertisement delivery technology that analyzes big data collected in artificial intelligence. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Next Innovation

Venture Round in 2018
NEXTINNOVATION.inc. designs and develops software for healthcare industry. It offers an Internet based medical examination platform which allows women to connect with doctors for menstrual and sex related issues. It also provides planning and operation of telemedicine services using Internet, system development and operation, consulting business for medical institutions and nursing care facilities and more. NEXTINNOVATION.inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

INNOVATION NEXT

Venture Round in 2018
Innovation Next is a system solutions company that promotes operational efficiency and work style reform through cutting-edge technology

Limar Estate

Seed Round in 2018
Limar Estate Co., Ltd develops real estate brokerage platform. The company also provides real estate IT consulting and real estate management consultation services. Limar Estate Co., Ltd was founded in 2016 and is based in Chuo, Japan.

Hirotsu Bio Science

Venture Round in 2018
Hirotsu Bio Science Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative cancer screening tools. Its primary product, N-Nose, is a non-invasive device that detects cancer in the early stages by analyzing urine samples. The company also operates diagnostic laboratories that provide comprehensive urine analysis reports. Founded in 2016, Hirotsu Bio Science utilizes advanced bio-diagnosis technology, including the use of nematode olfactory sensors, to enhance early cancer detection capabilities for medical practitioners.

O:

Venture Round in 2017
O: Co.,Ltd. develops application for individual sleep management. The company provides better sleeping habits to employees by recording and visualizing sleeping conditions and coaching based on sleep hygiene. It visualizes the status of sleeping situation and productivity of each organization and group to which the employee belongs in the form of a dashboard. The company uses this service for employee health management, business reform, and organization improvement. O: Co.,Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

mama square

Venture Round in 2017
Mama Square Co., Ltd. operates working space with daycare facilities for kids. It also offers telemarketing, back office business, marketing research, consulting, and other services to its clients. The company was established on 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

IWAKI UNITE

Venture Round in 2017
IWAKI UNITE will support the development of exitable "sellable products" in cooperation with Iwaki's agriculture, fisheries, food processing industries, etc., and create new distribution by matching sales channels outside the city and in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Co-nect

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Co-nect is a Body maintenance is a Body maintenance service platform.

CO-NECT

Venture Round in 2017
CO-NECT Co., Ltd. develops and markets alcoholic drinks ordering application. It also offers order management platform for food and beverage stores. It was previously known as HIDEOUT CLUB, Inc. The company was founded in June 12, 2015 and is based in Shibuya-ku, Japan.

Techsor

Corporate Round in 2017
Techsor Inc., founded on October 21, 2016, and based in Japan, focuses on the development and sales of innovative indoor navigation systems, low power consumption wide area networks, and smart sensor edge systems. As an Internet of Things (IoT) company, Techsor's indoor navigation technology offers significant advantages in environments where GPS is ineffective, such as commercial facilities, underground malls, hospitals, factories, and parking lots. This system enables clients to determine precise locations with accuracy significantly surpassing that of traditional GPS, ultimately providing convenience for users while delivering substantial value to society.

KIYO Learning

Venture Round in 2017
KIYO Learning Co.,Ltd. engages in planning, production, sale, and operation of educational content and services for business people in Japan. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

All Nippon Entertainment Works

Acquisition in 2017
All Nippon Entertainment Works, Inc. is a global entertainment studio. The company adapts, co-develops, and produces Japanese content into Hollywood films and television programs for the global market. It produces content for film companies, anime companies, TV stations, publishers, and game companies. All Nippon Entertainment Works, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with an additional office in Los Angeles, California. As of October 31, 2017, All Nippon Entertainment Works, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANEW Holdings Co., Ltd.

RESVO

Venture Round in 2017
RESVO Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015, focused on researching and developing biomarkers for diagnosing mental and neural diseases. The company’s primary product is the Rabbit anti-Immunoglobulin κ light chain polyclonal antibody, which serves as a biomarker for psychiatric and neurological disorders. RESVO aims to address neuropsychiatric disorders by providing research and development support to healthcare systems that leverage data from medical devices. This enables medical professionals to identify risks associated with conditions such as schizophrenia and autism. Through its innovative approach, RESVO aspires to contribute to a world free from mental illness by integrating scientific advancements with societal needs.

FLOSFIA

Venture Round in 2017
FLOSFIA INC. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of corundum structured Gallium Oxide semiconductor power devices. Founded on March 31, 2011, the firm emerged as a spin-off from research conducted at Kyoto University. FLOSFIA focuses on utilizing the unique physical properties of gallium oxide to create low-loss power devices that offer high breakdown voltage and efficiency. The company employs mist chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques for film formation, which enhances the performance of its semiconductor products.

A10 Lab

Seed Round in 2017
A10 Lab is a company that aims to makes people happy with technology that is independent of Sony's new business creation program. It provides Google Play an app that allows users to do things that they have never been able to do with the custom app 'Min Chale' selected for two consecutive years. It is a company that brings profits to companies by improving lifetime value (sales) through the habitation of users that companies have.

FABRIC TOKYO

Series B in 2017
FABRIC TOKYO is a Japanese startup provides a direct-to-consumer custom-made apparel brand. (former-company name Lifestyle Design Co., Ltd.). It enables customers to save their sizes, idea fabrics, and favorite designs, allowing them to make their original clothing later. FABRIC TOKYO was founded in 2012 by Yuichiro Mori and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Lifestyle-Design

Series A in 2017
Lifestyle-Design is an internet based platform.

SpeakBUDDY

Venture Round in 2016
SpeakBUDDY is a web / mobile app development company that believes in "creating something that shouldn't be there now, not something you've seen before". Ourselves solved the difficult English learning problems and released “A serious English conversation! "Lapping English" and "Last English Learning! Two works of “Majitan” have won the first place in the AppStore rankings.

Ribbon Display Japan

Venture Round in 2016
Ribbon Display Japan Co., Ltd. plans, develops, and sells LCD driver products. The company is based in Kyoto, Japan.

StreetAcademy

Venture Round in 2016
StreetAcademy, Inc. operates an online platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that serves as a marketplace for education. The platform connects individuals looking to teach with those eager to learn, facilitating a variety of courses and learning experiences. By providing a space for users to share their knowledge and skills, StreetAcademy fosters a collaborative learning environment that empowers both educators and students.

Sarah

Venture Round in 2016
SARAH Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a mobile application designed for discovering and sharing restaurant menu pictures. Founded in 2014, the application, also named "SARAH," allows users to search for specific food items from various menus and post recommendations about their dining experiences. By facilitating menu-based searches, SARAH provides a platform where users can explore diverse culinary options and find restaurants that match their preferences. The application aims to enhance the dining experience by enabling users to connect with a community centered around food and restaurant-related information.

VISITS Technologies

Venture Round in 2016
VISITS Technologies is an internet based company.VISITS Technologies developed a unique consensus building algorithm called ideagram (patented),and succeeded for the first time in the world to quantify people's creativity , discerning ability, and the value of the idea itself By utilizing this technology, not only creativity, but also quantifying difficult- to- quantify sensual assets, such as senses,skills, and personal connections , Combined with blockchain technology, value transfer becomes possible.

KIYO Learning

Venture Round in 2016
KIYO Learning Co.,Ltd. engages in planning, production, sale, and operation of educational content and services for business people in Japan. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Secual

Venture Round in 2015
Secual (Sekyuaru) detects the intrusion from windows and doors, is a service that reaches the immediate notification to your existing smartphone. Secual of equipment can be unnecessary and easy to install wiring, direction and moving of rental living went better with the many, so far Even if you were not available to home security, you can feel free to introduce.

Travee

Seed Round in 2015
Travee is an online platform that enables travelers to interact with locals. Travelers use the platform to search and identify locals that are willing to provide them with tours around their local area. Furthermore, it enables its users to book tours based on location, tour date, and number of people. Users are verified through Facebook to ensure security of travelers. Travee was launched in 2015 by Kenichi Ikeda and is based in Tokyo.

Audiostock

Venture Round in 2010
Audiostock is a provider of background music and sound effects. They publish and sell sound materials created by music creators and artists. The company supports the "monetization of music creators" by supplying high-quality sound materials to the general public, video creators, and game developers. Audiostock has a direct contract with the artists so there is no need for copyright applications or additional costs.