10X Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, specializes in developing an application that suggests personalized menus based on user preferences and facilitates direct ordering of required ingredients from online supermarkets.
Lazuli is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in product management solutions aimed at enhancing the transformation of digital goods. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to organize, generate, and convert product data into accessible formats. It creates a comprehensive database that tracks everything from raw materials to finished products, facilitating product search, planning, and market analysis. By doing so, Lazuli empowers retailers and e-commerce businesses to adopt cost-effective manufacturing techniques, ultimately improving their productivity and efficiency in the marketplace.
RABO
Venture Round in 2024
RABO, Inc. is a Japan-based company specializing in the development of Internet of Things (IoT) collar-type wearable devices aimed at monitoring the behavior and health of cats. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Shibuya, RABO designs and manufactures products such as the Catlog pendant and belt, which continuously tracks cats' activity data for health management purposes. The company also offers the Catlog home and a mobile application, allowing cat owners to review their pets' activity and health metrics, including weight and urine volume. RABO distributes its products primarily through online retail channels, catering to the growing demand for pet technology solutions that enhance the well-being of cats.
HIVED
Venture Round in 2024
HIVED specializes in sustainable parcel delivery solutions. It focuses on the middle to final mile, aiming to enhance post-purchase experiences while reducing waste and providing real-time tracking for both shippers and recipients.
Reiwa Travel
Series A in 2024
Reiwa Travel Company Overview
Reiwa Travel is a digital travel agency with the mission to "Design New Travel Experiences." We aim to offer innovative experiences and new societal value in international travel. Since April 2022, we have been offering the international travel booking app 'NEWT'. Our goal is to maximize the digital transformation (DX) of booking and management tasks in the travel industry, providing unprecedented “easy, affordable, customizable, and secure” package tours. We are committed to creating social value through the experience of international travel.
International Travel Booking App 'NEWT' Service Overview
'NEWT' is an international travel booking app designed to create new travel experiences for new era. It offers an easy booking process, achieves cost-effective pricing, creates customizable trips that meet individual needs, and provides the security that makes travelers feel they made the right choice with NEWT.
International Travel Booking App 'NEWT':
https://app.adjust.com/iidu9wi
Web version 'NEWT':
https://newt.net/
Sixty Percent
Venture Round in 2024
Sixty Percent is an international fashion e-commerce platform that specializes in curating and offering a diverse selection of street brands from various countries, with a particular emphasis on Asian fashion. The platform enables customers to access a range of products, including casual, designer, and lifestyle brands, all at local prices. By focusing on these unique fashion offerings, Sixty Percent aims to provide consumers with a distinct shopping experience that highlights the creativity and trends of Asian streetwear.
Founded in Tokyo in 2013 by Hidetsugu Ito, OpenLogi designs a cloud-based platform offering affordable outsourced logistics solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. The platform optimizes warehouse control systems, leveraging unused assets and downtime to facilitate efficient logistics operations.
Super Studio
Series C in 2023
Super Studio specializes in providing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that enhance the efficiency of eco-friendly operations, sales processes, and customer experiences. They offer consulting services focused on product planning, development, manufacturing, sales promotion, supply chain optimization, customer relationship management, and enterprise collaboration platforms.
Kikitori
Seed Round in 2023
Kikitori develops a platform that connects producers and consumers for food distribution, with a focus on organic farmers, and operates fruit and vegetable stores that sell online and in-store. It provides the bando application to streamline daily collection and sales of materials, order processing, and the creation of related documents for transactions without traditional phone or paper-based processes. The company also builds apps and web platforms for fruit and vegetable distribution, including systems and store management, and platforms that automatically generate invoices, sales slips, and price notifications to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Kreation
Seed Round in 2023
Kreation is a global platform that integrates gaming and cyber fashion, serving as a bridge between fashion brands, creators, and consumers. The company focuses on fostering a new fashion culture within digital environments, leveraging technology to enhance self-expression and creativity. By connecting metaverses with fashion entities, Kreation enables users to explore and express their individuality through innovative digital services.
Bakool is an online platform specializing in food and grocery delivery. The company provides a wide range of everyday necessities, including basic food items, snacks, household products, cosmetics, personal care items, milk, processed goods, beverages, and products for children. By operating hyperlocal warehouses in less densely populated areas, Bakool aims to facilitate quick, safe, and convenient access to daily needs, allowing customers to shop from the comfort of their homes.
Omnichain
Venture Round in 2022
Omnichain is a software company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016, that focuses on enhancing supply chain management through advanced technology. The company specializes in providing customer-centric solutions for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and retailers by leveraging blockchain technology. Omnichain's platform offers a real-time source for supply chain planning and execution, enabling businesses to optimize their systems for better efficiency. It simplifies store-level forecasting and replenishment, improves manufacturing planning, and helps reduce lost sales and carrying costs. By integrating intelligent, end-to-end supply chain technology, Omnichain aims to drive significant business growth for its clients.
PATRA Japan
Series D in 2022
PATRA Japan operates a shopping platform that specializes in selling corporate brand products created by influencers, alongside its in-house brands. The platform not only streamlines the ordering process but also integrates product databases, logistics, and essential sales and marketing tools for effective brand management. Additionally, PATRA serves as a trend media outlet, particularly for women, delivering the latest fashion trends to an audience of over one million followers on Instagram. Through this dual role as a marketplace and a trend source, PATRA connects consumers with both innovative products and relevant fashion information.
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.
Super Studio
Series C in 2022
Super Studio specializes in providing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that enhance the efficiency of eco-friendly operations, sales processes, and customer experiences. They offer consulting services focused on product planning, development, manufacturing, sales promotion, supply chain optimization, customer relationship management, and enterprise collaboration platforms.
Source Defense
Series B in 2022
Source Defense Ltd. is a cybersecurity company specializing in website security software that prevents attacks originating from third-party sources. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Rosh-ha’ayin, Israel, with additional offices in Beer-Sheva and Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform. This platform enables site owners to effectively manage their security by setting and enforcing permissions, receiving real-time alerts, and monitoring the activities of third-party vendors on their sites. Source Defense aims to eliminate the security risks associated with third-party integrations, allowing businesses to save significant time and resources while maintaining high performance and safety for site visitors. Its tailored solutions include VICE products designed for various sectors, including financial institutions, insurance companies, e-commerce, and publishing.
iPrice Group
Corporate Round in 2022
iPrice Group is an online price comparison platform that aims to enhance the e-commerce experience for shoppers in Southeast Asia by offering a diverse selection of products from numerous online retailers. The company provides users with the ability to compare prices, discover various products, and find the best deals across multiple categories, including electronics, fashion, home improvements, and baby products. By partnering with hundreds of online shops, iPrice facilitates a transparent and convenient shopping experience. Established in Kuala Lumpur, the company has rapidly expanded its presence across seven markets, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Philippines. With a mission to boost trust and convenience in the e-commerce sector, iPrice leverages international expertise in technology and online marketing to serve its customers effectively.
Sayurbox is a web-based platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia, that specializes in the distribution of fresh agricultural produce. The company connects consumers directly with farmers, enabling them to order fresh, chemical-free, and organic vegetables. This model ensures that customers receive healthy produce that is harvested and delivered on the same day, promoting a farm-to-table approach. By focusing on quality and freshness, Sayurbox aims to facilitate healthier living through accessible and sustainable food options.
ViSenze
Venture Round in 2021
ViSenze is a leading product discovery platform that enhances the way consumers search for and discover products online. It is relied upon by major retailers such as ASOS, H&M, Rakuten, and Zalora, processing over a billion queries monthly across various channels, including in-store and e-commerce platforms. The company's automated AI technology provides a range of services, including enhanced search capabilities, product tagging, smart recommendations, and merchandising analytics. By streamlining the consumer journey, ViSenze enables retail merchants to boost revenue and improve customer experiences, making it easier for shoppers to find the products they want.
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.
iStore iSend
Series B in 2021
iStore iSend is a company specializing in e-commerce fulfillment services aimed at brands and start-up businesses. It provides a comprehensive cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) that automates and streamlines e-commerce operations. With advanced fulfillment warehouses and logistics, iStore iSend enables sellers to enhance their market entry and seamlessly expand into new channels. As pioneers in the e-fulfillment sector, the company prioritizes secure warehousing, efficient packing services, reliable delivery, and effective order tracking. By offering an omnichannel experience, iStore iSend supports sellers in navigating the complexities of modern commerce.
Reiwa Travel
Seed Round in 2021
Reiwa Travel Company Overview
Reiwa Travel is a digital travel agency with the mission to "Design New Travel Experiences." We aim to offer innovative experiences and new societal value in international travel. Since April 2022, we have been offering the international travel booking app 'NEWT'. Our goal is to maximize the digital transformation (DX) of booking and management tasks in the travel industry, providing unprecedented “easy, affordable, customizable, and secure” package tours. We are committed to creating social value through the experience of international travel.
International Travel Booking App 'NEWT' Service Overview
'NEWT' is an international travel booking app designed to create new travel experiences for new era. It offers an easy booking process, achieves cost-effective pricing, creates customizable trips that meet individual needs, and provides the security that makes travelers feel they made the right choice with NEWT.
International Travel Booking App 'NEWT':
https://app.adjust.com/iidu9wi
Web version 'NEWT':
https://newt.net/
Divido is a global white-label consumer lending platform that enables financial institutions and multinational retailers to offer finance options at the point-of-purchase. Its omnichannel platform, available online, in-store, and via mobile across multiple countries through one integration, helps partners improve customer experience and increase conversion rates.
Sayurbox
Corporate Round in 2021
Sayurbox is a web-based platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia, that specializes in the distribution of fresh agricultural produce. The company connects consumers directly with farmers, enabling them to order fresh, chemical-free, and organic vegetables. This model ensures that customers receive healthy produce that is harvested and delivered on the same day, promoting a farm-to-table approach. By focusing on quality and freshness, Sayurbox aims to facilitate healthier living through accessible and sustainable food options.
Sixty Percent
Venture Round in 2021
Sixty Percent is an international fashion e-commerce platform that specializes in curating and offering a diverse selection of street brands from various countries, with a particular emphasis on Asian fashion. The platform enables customers to access a range of products, including casual, designer, and lifestyle brands, all at local prices. By focusing on these unique fashion offerings, Sixty Percent aims to provide consumers with a distinct shopping experience that highlights the creativity and trends of Asian streetwear.
Kikitori
Seed Round in 2021
Kikitori develops a platform that connects producers and consumers for food distribution, with a focus on organic farmers, and operates fruit and vegetable stores that sell online and in-store. It provides the bando application to streamline daily collection and sales of materials, order processing, and the creation of related documents for transactions without traditional phone or paper-based processes. The company also builds apps and web platforms for fruit and vegetable distribution, including systems and store management, and platforms that automatically generate invoices, sales slips, and price notifications to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.
Lanchester
Series A in 2020
Lanchester Co. Ltd., established in 2007 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in web integration and media business. The company operates EAP, an Engagement Application Platform that delivers comprehensive marketing, customer relationship management, and e-commerce solutions. EAP's pricing model is based on the number of monthly active users rather than app downloads. Additionally, Lanchester offers a broad spectrum of services including planning, development, and operation of web and smartphone sites, as well as iOS and Android applications.
ELEMENT Insurance AG is a digital insurance provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in March 2017. The company specializes in creating white-label insurance products and is recognized as a leader in insurance digitalization. Licensed by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, ELEMENT operates as a direct insurer for non-life insurance across 28 European countries, allowing it to manage risks and settle claims directly. ELEMENT's innovative technology platform, referred to as 'Insurance as a Platform,' supports a B2B2X model, enabling various partners—from e-commerce businesses to traditional insurers—to develop and market customized insurance solutions under their own brands. The platform streamlines the insurance value chain, addressing key functions such as actuarial calculations, underwriting, policy administration, customer service, and claims management, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing complications within the industry.
Source Defense
Series A in 2020
Source Defense Ltd. is a cybersecurity company specializing in website security software that prevents attacks originating from third-party sources. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Rosh-ha’ayin, Israel, with additional offices in Beer-Sheva and Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform. This platform enables site owners to effectively manage their security by setting and enforcing permissions, receiving real-time alerts, and monitoring the activities of third-party vendors on their sites. Source Defense aims to eliminate the security risks associated with third-party integrations, allowing businesses to save significant time and resources while maintaining high performance and safety for site visitors. Its tailored solutions include VICE products designed for various sectors, including financial institutions, insurance companies, e-commerce, and publishing.
Founded in Tokyo in 2017, REGALI operates PARTE, a social network and fashion e-commerce platform. Users share shoppable photos of outfits, directly linked to online stores, fostering sustainable retail practices.
atta is an accommodation metasearch service that helps users discover hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals across destinations on a single platform. Users search by destination, dates, and number of guests and can sort results by price, type, or amenities. The service uses artificial intelligence and big data to optimize search results and present travelers with travel proposals that include budget guidance, airline tickets, and accommodation information. The app supports multiple languages and currently focuses on major destinations in Japan while continuing to expand its global coverage.
PATRA Japan
Venture Round in 2019
PATRA Japan operates a shopping platform that specializes in selling corporate brand products created by influencers, alongside its in-house brands. The platform not only streamlines the ordering process but also integrates product databases, logistics, and essential sales and marketing tools for effective brand management. Additionally, PATRA serves as a trend media outlet, particularly for women, delivering the latest fashion trends to an audience of over one million followers on Instagram. Through this dual role as a marketplace and a trend source, PATRA connects consumers with both innovative products and relevant fashion information.
DataX
Venture Round in 2019
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.
Creema operates an online marketplace for handmade products, connecting creators and consumers to buy and sell directly online. It offers social commerce features, events, and related services, supporting a global community of makers. The platform covers a wide range of categories including accessories, jewelry, toys, bags, stationery, pet goods, baby items, fashion, furniture, art, and tableware. Creema also organizes exhibitions and events at permanent stores to showcase creators and manages initiatives such as the handmade in Japan festival and craft parties. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, it was founded in 2009 and focuses on empowering creators through its marketplace and event programs.
atta is an accommodation metasearch service that helps users discover hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals across destinations on a single platform. Users search by destination, dates, and number of guests and can sort results by price, type, or amenities. The service uses artificial intelligence and big data to optimize search results and present travelers with travel proposals that include budget guidance, airline tickets, and accommodation information. The app supports multiple languages and currently focuses on major destinations in Japan while continuing to expand its global coverage.
Aspectiva
Venture Round in 2019
Aspectiva Ltd. is a technology company based in Jerusalem, Israel, founded in 2013. The company specializes in analyzing and visualizing user-generated content, specifically consumer reviews and opinions, to provide actionable insights for online shoppers. Its advanced artificial intelligence solution utilizes natural language processing to sift through vast amounts of product reviews, generating scores for various product aspects and creating an overview of crowd opinions. This technology enhances the shopping experience by helping consumers identify products that best match their individual needs, ultimately boosting engagement and confidence in purchasing decisions. Aspectiva operates as a subsidiary of Walmart Inc. as of February 2019.
ViSenze is a leading product discovery platform that enhances the way consumers search for and discover products online. It is relied upon by major retailers such as ASOS, H&M, Rakuten, and Zalora, processing over a billion queries monthly across various channels, including in-store and e-commerce platforms. The company's automated AI technology provides a range of services, including enhanced search capabilities, product tagging, smart recommendations, and merchandising analytics. By streamlining the consumer journey, ViSenze enables retail merchants to boost revenue and improve customer experiences, making it easier for shoppers to find the products they want.
Craftie operates an online workshop platform that connects users with teachers to offer arts and crafts experiences. The service includes a workshop reservation platform, a business-to-business service for enterprises, and resources such as a handmade crafts web magazine. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Craftie promotes handmade culture and supports local communities by enabling retailers, including department stores and cafes, to promote products and engage their fan communities through the platform.
Opn, formerly known as SYNQA, is a company established in 2013 that focuses on online payment solutions, blockchain technology for fintech applications, and digital transformation services. With a strong presence in Asia, Opn aims to connect individuals, businesses, and society through innovative financial solutions that promote equitable access to the digital economy. The company's comprehensive payment management platform allows businesses to securely accept, process, and disburse payments, enhancing their ability to reach a broader customer base and drive revenue. Opn's offerings are supported by its sister company, Omise Payment Holdings, which provides a one-stop solution for online payment needs. Through its services, Opn serves thousands of merchants and businesses globally, contributing to a growing economic ecosystem.
Source Defense
Series A in 2018
Source Defense Ltd. is a cybersecurity company specializing in website security software that prevents attacks originating from third-party sources. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Rosh-ha’ayin, Israel, with additional offices in Beer-Sheva and Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform. This platform enables site owners to effectively manage their security by setting and enforcing permissions, receiving real-time alerts, and monitoring the activities of third-party vendors on their sites. Source Defense aims to eliminate the security risks associated with third-party integrations, allowing businesses to save significant time and resources while maintaining high performance and safety for site visitors. Its tailored solutions include VICE products designed for various sectors, including financial institutions, insurance companies, e-commerce, and publishing.
Giftee
Venture Round in 2018
Giftee, established in 2010 and headquartered in Japan, specializes in digital retail solutions, focusing on the distribution of eGifts to businesses and consumers. The company operates as an online service provider, allowing users to send eGifts through email or messaging platforms like LINE, accompanied by personalized messages such as expressions of gratitude and congratulations. Giftee collaborates with various brands to generate eVouchers for marketing, employee engagement, and customer reward initiatives, thereby fostering connections and enhancing interactions across different sectors. With a commitment to creating a more interconnected society, Giftee aims to empower its partners and users through innovative digital gifting solutions.
PATRA Japan
Venture Round in 2018
PATRA Japan operates a shopping platform that specializes in selling corporate brand products created by influencers, alongside its in-house brands. The platform not only streamlines the ordering process but also integrates product databases, logistics, and essential sales and marketing tools for effective brand management. Additionally, PATRA serves as a trend media outlet, particularly for women, delivering the latest fashion trends to an audience of over one million followers on Instagram. Through this dual role as a marketplace and a trend source, PATRA connects consumers with both innovative products and relevant fashion information.
Creema
Venture Round in 2018
Creema operates an online marketplace for handmade products, connecting creators and consumers to buy and sell directly online. It offers social commerce features, events, and related services, supporting a global community of makers. The platform covers a wide range of categories including accessories, jewelry, toys, bags, stationery, pet goods, baby items, fashion, furniture, art, and tableware. Creema also organizes exhibitions and events at permanent stores to showcase creators and manages initiatives such as the handmade in Japan festival and craft parties. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, it was founded in 2009 and focuses on empowering creators through its marketplace and event programs.
BASE, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and operation of Web services. The company offers a range of services, including an online shop opening service and a smartphone shopping app under the BASE brand. Additionally, it provides financial services such as YELL BANK, which facilitates fundraising for shop owners using the BASE platform. BASE also offers PAY.JP, an online service for implementing credit card payments, and PAY ID, an ID-type payment service for consumers. The company's services are primarily focused on the Japanese market.
Aspectiva
Venture Round in 2017
Aspectiva Ltd. is a technology company based in Jerusalem, Israel, founded in 2013. The company specializes in analyzing and visualizing user-generated content, specifically consumer reviews and opinions, to provide actionable insights for online shoppers. Its advanced artificial intelligence solution utilizes natural language processing to sift through vast amounts of product reviews, generating scores for various product aspects and creating an overview of crowd opinions. This technology enhances the shopping experience by helping consumers identify products that best match their individual needs, ultimately boosting engagement and confidence in purchasing decisions. Aspectiva operates as a subsidiary of Walmart Inc. as of February 2019.
Beer and Tech
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2014, Beer and Tech operates an e-commerce platform dedicated to selling plants and flowers. It offers flower delivery services and provides resources for plant care through its accompanying website.
Creema operates an online marketplace for handmade products, connecting creators and consumers to buy and sell directly online. It offers social commerce features, events, and related services, supporting a global community of makers. The platform covers a wide range of categories including accessories, jewelry, toys, bags, stationery, pet goods, baby items, fashion, furniture, art, and tableware. Creema also organizes exhibitions and events at permanent stores to showcase creators and manages initiatives such as the handmade in Japan festival and craft parties. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, it was founded in 2009 and focuses on empowering creators through its marketplace and event programs.
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.
Giftee
Venture Round in 2015
Giftee, established in 2010 and headquartered in Japan, specializes in digital retail solutions, focusing on the distribution of eGifts to businesses and consumers. The company operates as an online service provider, allowing users to send eGifts through email or messaging platforms like LINE, accompanied by personalized messages such as expressions of gratitude and congratulations. Giftee collaborates with various brands to generate eVouchers for marketing, employee engagement, and customer reward initiatives, thereby fostering connections and enhancing interactions across different sectors. With a commitment to creating a more interconnected society, Giftee aims to empower its partners and users through innovative digital gifting solutions.
Creema
Venture Round in 2015
Creema operates an online marketplace for handmade products, connecting creators and consumers to buy and sell directly online. It offers social commerce features, events, and related services, supporting a global community of makers. The platform covers a wide range of categories including accessories, jewelry, toys, bags, stationery, pet goods, baby items, fashion, furniture, art, and tableware. Creema also organizes exhibitions and events at permanent stores to showcase creators and manages initiatives such as the handmade in Japan festival and craft parties. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, it was founded in 2009 and focuses on empowering creators through its marketplace and event programs.
Pricebook
Series B in 2015
Pricebook operates a price comparison service platform in Southeast Asia. Its platform aggregates product information such as reviews, specifications, and availability from both online and offline stores, empowering consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
QUEUE Japan
Seed Round in 2015
QUEUE Japan specializes in the sale of diamond jewelry, focusing on engagement and wedding rings. The company operates an e-commerce platform that allows customers to custom order engagement rings from a diverse selection of diamonds and ring designs. Customers can choose from various options across six crafting categories, including material, width, and ring texture, which enables the creation of personalized jewelry combinations. Additionally, QUEUE manages a real showroom and is responsible for the planning and quality control of all products, as well as the production and management of its online presence.
4meee is an e-commerce and curated fashion site for young women. Tokyo-based Rocket Venture,
Creema operates an online marketplace for handmade products, connecting creators and consumers to buy and sell directly online. It offers social commerce features, events, and related services, supporting a global community of makers. The platform covers a wide range of categories including accessories, jewelry, toys, bags, stationery, pet goods, baby items, fashion, furniture, art, and tableware. Creema also organizes exhibitions and events at permanent stores to showcase creators and manages initiatives such as the handmade in Japan festival and craft parties. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, it was founded in 2009 and focuses on empowering creators through its marketplace and event programs.
Luxola
Venture Round in 2014
Luxola, founded in 2011 in Singapore, is a prominent online beauty retailer serving Southeast Asia and extending its reach to customers in Australia, India, and the UAE. The platform features over 4,000 authentic beauty products from more than 250 brands, with over 65 exclusive brands available only through Luxola. The company focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and empowering consumers through educational resources, including product reviews and 'how-to' guides tailored to various skin tones and types. In addition to its retail offerings, Luxola publishes LX Edit, a digital lifestyle magazine that provides inspiration, insights, and trends in makeup, skincare, haircare, and celebrity fashion.
Luxola, founded in 2011 in Singapore, is a prominent online beauty retailer serving Southeast Asia and extending its reach to customers in Australia, India, and the UAE. The platform features over 4,000 authentic beauty products from more than 250 brands, with over 65 exclusive brands available only through Luxola. The company focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and empowering consumers through educational resources, including product reviews and 'how-to' guides tailored to various skin tones and types. In addition to its retail offerings, Luxola publishes LX Edit, a digital lifestyle magazine that provides inspiration, insights, and trends in makeup, skincare, haircare, and celebrity fashion.
BASE, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and operation of Web services. The company offers a range of services, including an online shop opening service and a smartphone shopping app under the BASE brand. Additionally, it provides financial services such as YELL BANK, which facilitates fundraising for shop owners using the BASE platform. BASE also offers PAY.JP, an online service for implementing credit card payments, and PAY ID, an ID-type payment service for consumers. The company's services are primarily focused on the Japanese market.
Luxola, founded in 2011 in Singapore, is a prominent online beauty retailer serving Southeast Asia and extending its reach to customers in Australia, India, and the UAE. The platform features over 4,000 authentic beauty products from more than 250 brands, with over 65 exclusive brands available only through Luxola. The company focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and empowering consumers through educational resources, including product reviews and 'how-to' guides tailored to various skin tones and types. In addition to its retail offerings, Luxola publishes LX Edit, a digital lifestyle magazine that provides inspiration, insights, and trends in makeup, skincare, haircare, and celebrity fashion.
LUXA
Venture Round in 2013
Luxa is a Japanese group coupon buying site.
Luxa is similar to daily-deals site Groupon, but it positions itself towards the higher-income demographic by listing only premium items such as branded cosmetics and alcohol, and up-market restaurants. It says it has around 350,000 members in Japan.
Swimmy Minami Profile PhotoIts headquarters is in Tokyo, and it just opened offices in Nagoya and Fukuoka, to add to its second office in Osaka, which it opened last year.
Luxa is a Japanese group coupon buying site.
Luxa is similar to daily-deals site Groupon, but it positions itself towards the higher-income demographic by listing only premium items such as branded cosmetics and alcohol, and up-market restaurants. It says it has around 350,000 members in Japan.
Swimmy Minami Profile PhotoIts headquarters is in Tokyo, and it just opened offices in Nagoya and Fukuoka, to add to its second office in Osaka, which it opened last year.
Apparel-Web
Venture Round in 2013
Apparel-Web is a company that offers IT and marketing support specifically tailored for the apparel and fashion industry. It provides a range of services, including web marketing, access analysis, web production, and promotional activities. The company aims to address the challenges faced by businesses in the fashion sector through its online marketing services platform, which offers tools for branding and marketing, as well as research and consultancy. By focusing on innovative solutions, Apparel-Web seeks to enhance customer engagement and improve the productivity and performance of fashion businesses in Japan.
Apparel-Web
Venture Round in 2013
Apparel-Web is a company that offers IT and marketing support specifically tailored for the apparel and fashion industry. It provides a range of services, including web marketing, access analysis, web production, and promotional activities. The company aims to address the challenges faced by businesses in the fashion sector through its online marketing services platform, which offers tools for branding and marketing, as well as research and consultancy. By focusing on innovative solutions, Apparel-Web seeks to enhance customer engagement and improve the productivity and performance of fashion businesses in Japan.
Monoco
Venture Round in 2013
Monoco is a Tokyo-based e-commerce platform that operates as a cross-border social marketplace, connecting buyers and sellers through narrative-driven product discovery and transactions supported by a secure international payment and logistics system. Founded in 2010 as FlutterScape, the company focuses on fashion and daily necessities, offering clothing, shoes, bags, gadgets, home decor and jewelry from multiple brands for men and women, with an initial emphasis on products from Japan. The platform aims to go beyond traditional marketplaces by enabling sellers to share real narratives of their product discoveries and encouraging buyers to engage in a collaborative shopping experience. It also provides brand and marketing support to sellers, including branding, public relations, sales strategy and promotion planning to help list and promote items on the platform.
Origami is a mobile platform that specializes in cashless payments, aiming to transform the future of money, payment, and commerce. Established in 2012, Origami enables users to make transactions seamlessly by connecting to the internet, bridging the gap between online and offline shopping experiences. The platform has been adopted nationwide, facilitating payments at convenience stores, fast food chains, taxis, department stores, and various retail shops. By providing a unique marketplace, Origami allows consumers to discover and purchase products from leading international brands, enhancing the overall shopping experience through mobile technology.
Giftee, established in 2010 and headquartered in Japan, specializes in digital retail solutions, focusing on the distribution of eGifts to businesses and consumers. The company operates as an online service provider, allowing users to send eGifts through email or messaging platforms like LINE, accompanied by personalized messages such as expressions of gratitude and congratulations. Giftee collaborates with various brands to generate eVouchers for marketing, employee engagement, and customer reward initiatives, thereby fostering connections and enhancing interactions across different sectors. With a commitment to creating a more interconnected society, Giftee aims to empower its partners and users through innovative digital gifting solutions.
Founded in 2010, Geniee is a leading Asia-Pacific AdTech company with headquarters in Japan. It specializes in providing SaaS solutions for advertising and marketing technology, helping clients enhance their revenue and success. With international offices across APAC, including Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, Geniee offers services such as Geniee SSP, Geniee Trading Desk, DMP, Data Exchange, and more.
Retailigence
Series A in 2011
Retailigence Corporation is a technology company that specializes in an online-to-offline marketing platform aimed at enhancing in-store product sales. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that employs machine learning to optimize various retail functions, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. The company's adPOP Engine provides a robust application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, facilitating location-based user experiences across mobile and digital platforms. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and acts as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, and brick-and-mortar retailers. Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc., and has formed a strategic partnership with Gimbal, Inc.
Hunglead
Venture Round in 2011
Hunglead is a company that specializes in enhancing the efficiency of online retail operations through its innovative cloud-based solutions. The firm offers a centralized management system known as the Robot Series, which simplifies various complex tasks associated with running multiple online stores. This system supports improvements in key areas such as inventory management, product management, order management, customer management, and advertisement management. By streamlining these processes, Hunglead enables online retailers to operate more effectively and focus on growth.
Retailigence
Seed Round in 2010
Retailigence Corporation is a technology company that specializes in an online-to-offline marketing platform aimed at enhancing in-store product sales. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood City, California, Retailigence offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that employs machine learning to optimize various retail functions, including store clustering, assortment optimization, in-store monitoring, and customer segmentation. The company's adPOP Engine provides a robust application programming interface that integrates data into programmatic advertising, facilitating location-based user experiences across mobile and digital platforms. Additionally, Retailigence delivers a mobile application that displays local store-level product availability and acts as a central data distribution point for retailers, brands, and marketing solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including advertising solutions providers, application developers, and brick-and-mortar retailers. Retailigence operates as a subsidiary of ShopAdvisor, Inc., and has formed a strategic partnership with Gimbal, Inc.
eSPORTS Japan
Seed Round in 2008
ESPORTS is a comprehensive shopping site for sports, outdoor, health products and health foods.
I-Freek Mobile
Series A in 2007
I-Freek Mobile Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that specializes in mobile content and e-commerce services for users both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2000, I-Freek develops, plans, and manages mobile sites while also engaging in promotional marketing and consulting. The company's offerings include digital content such as HTML emails, casual and social game applications, and picture book applications. Additionally, I-Freek provides e-commerce marketing solutions tailored for mobile platforms, enhancing the digital experience for its users. Alongside its core business, the company also offers temporary staffing services.
ArkCore buys and sells motorcycles and related goods in Japan through physical stores and online channels, operating under the Bike Land and Bike Land Direct Sales Center brand names. The company focuses on acquiring and selling motorcycles and related products to customers, including for the operation of sporting facilities, through its retail outlets and e-commerce platforms.
Noah Corporation
Seed Round in 2003
Noah is a producer of LED lights. They provide products that include nec lighting, hitachi appliances, ushio lighting, endo lighting, koizumi lighting, taiko electri, orderic, seiwa electric, lumia, and maton. They offer products that are available for shopping online.