BlueWX is a technology company specializing in advanced weather forecast services. It leverages current research and artificial intelligence to enhance the precision of weather predictions, particularly for aviation. The company's services include detailed forecasts for flight routes, aiming to improve safety and operational efficiency for airlines and other aviation-related businesses. Additionally, BlueWX caters to industries that rely on accurate weather information for their operations.
Sagri, Inc. is a company based in Tamba, Japan, that specializes in developing agriculture software for experienced farmers. Founded in 2016, Sagri focuses on creating a data platform that addresses agricultural challenges through the use of satellite data and machine learning. This innovative platform enables users to analyze the status of agricultural land in their regions, collaborating with local governments and financial institutions. By providing digital mapping of abandoned cultivated land, Sagri aids agricultural committees in reducing the burden of land investigations and enhancing overall agricultural management.
Geofla
Venture Round in 2024
Geofla is a business that specializes in creating and planning products and applications designed to encourage physical activity and stimulate foot traffic in various spaces. The company's offerings include advertising and promotional services, incentivizing users to move around businesses through a points-based system.
Essen is a technological company that specializes in mobility and data analysis, as well as using data to improve transportation.
Axelspace
Series D in 2023
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2008, Axelspace designs, manufactures, and sells micro-satellites and related components for earth observation. Its primary projects include GRUS, Hodoyoshi-1, and UNIFORM, aiming to provide global daily monitoring at low cost.
Digantara
Series A in 2023
Digantara develops a space surveillance system that delivers real‑time Earth coverage through a constellation of cost‑efficient nanosatellites in low Earth orbit. The platform integrates AI‑ML algorithms to model space objects and predict their trajectories, providing robust situational awareness for the space industry. By offering continuous monitoring and mapping of space activity, Digantara supports long‑term spaceflight safety and enables the creation of detailed space maps. The company has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science to supply a space‑based surveillance platform that enhances predictive capabilities and strengthens global space situational awareness.
Metro Weather
Series A in 2022
Metro Weather Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Uji, founded in 2015, that specializes in developing advanced Doppler lidar technology for atmospheric measurements. This high-performance lidar system measures wind direction and speed by analyzing minute movements of fine particles in the atmosphere, allowing for the creation of detailed three-dimensional wind maps. Originating from research at Kyoto University, the company combines remote sensing and signal processing technology with meteorological data and internet of things (IoT) capabilities to provide comprehensive insights into weather conditions. By enhancing the understanding of wind patterns, Metro Weather aims to contribute to aviation safety and other sectors reliant on accurate meteorological forecasts.
WhereIsMyTransport
Series A in 2021
WhereIsMyTransport Ltd is an urban transportation technology company based in London, United Kingdom, with a presence in Cape Town, South Africa. The company specializes in providing comprehensive public transport data for emerging-market megacities, focusing on regions in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Europe, and South and Southeast Asia. By digitalizing network information from various modes of public transport, WhereIsMyTransport ensures data accuracy amidst the dynamic changes of these systems. Their platform offers a data collection framework for mapping both formal and informal transport networks, equipping businesses, municipalities, and citizens with essential information to enhance infrastructure and navigate urban environments effectively. Through its innovative products and data services, WhereIsMyTransport aims to improve the public transport experience for users and support industry stakeholders in their operational needs.
Axelspace
Series C in 2021
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2008, Axelspace designs, manufactures, and sells micro-satellites and related components for earth observation. Its primary projects include GRUS, Hodoyoshi-1, and UNIFORM, aiming to provide global daily monitoring at low cost.
Swift Navigation
Series C in 2021
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.
SWAT Mobility
Venture Round in 2021
SWAT Mobility is a developer of advanced vehicle-routing technology that addresses intricate transportation challenges faced by companies, transport operators, and government agencies globally. Utilizing an artificial intelligence algorithm, the company specializes in optimizing route planning for large-scale transportation by enabling vehicle pooling and dynamic route adjustments. This innovative approach has been shown to significantly reduce transportation costs, enhance connectivity within cities, and alleviate traffic congestion. SWAT Mobility has established itself as a leader in the industry, demonstrating superior performance through its smart mobility optimization engine, which positions it well for future advancements in autonomous vehicle technology.
GeoSpock
Venture Round in 2020
GeoSpock Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with offices in Tokyo and Singapore, specializes in developing a unique, cloud-native database platform, GeoSpock DB. This platform is optimized for querying and analyzing large-scale, location-tagged data, enabling efficient data fusion and rapid, complex queries using SQL. It integrates seamlessly with popular business intelligence tools and data science environments, empowering users to unlock insights from diverse IoT data sources, from real-time fleet tracking to local service applications.
Lime operates a smart mobility fleet comprising electric scooters and pedal bikes, aiming to provide sustainable first- and last-mile transportation solutions. The company partners with cities worldwide to offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel alternatives.
Pebblebee
Seed Round in 2019
Pebblebee develops tracking technologies and smart trackers for personal and business use. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, the company offers a range of tracking devices with long battery life that can be attached to valuables and assets, enabling individuals and organizations to stay connected to the items that matter most. Pebblebee's solutions are designed to help users locate misplaced belongings, monitor assets, and streamline inventory management through connected devices and related software.
GeoSpock Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with offices in Tokyo and Singapore, specializes in developing a unique, cloud-native database platform, GeoSpock DB. This platform is optimized for querying and analyzing large-scale, location-tagged data, enabling efficient data fusion and rapid, complex queries using SQL. It integrates seamlessly with popular business intelligence tools and data science environments, empowering users to unlock insights from diverse IoT data sources, from real-time fleet tracking to local service applications.
Axelspace
Series B in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2008, Axelspace designs, manufactures, and sells micro-satellites and related components for earth observation. Its primary projects include GRUS, Hodoyoshi-1, and UNIFORM, aiming to provide global daily monitoring at low cost.
Sense360
Venture Round in 2018
Sense360 Inc. is a market research and analytics company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in consumer behavioral intelligence. Founded in 2014, Sense360 operates a platform that offers enterprises real-time insights into consumer behavior, helping brands understand spending patterns and preferences. The platform combines large datasets of digital behavioral data with attitudinal survey data, enabling businesses to continuously measure and optimize their strategies. Sense360 tracks consumer foot traffic and spends data from debit and credit cards while also conducting surveys on behalf of its clients. The company's services cater to a diverse range of industries, including restaurants, retailers, and consumer packaged goods brands, both in the United States and internationally. As of September 2020, Sense360 operates as a subsidiary of Medallia, Inc.
Sense360 Inc. is a market research and analytics company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in consumer behavioral intelligence. Founded in 2014, Sense360 operates a platform that offers enterprises real-time insights into consumer behavior, helping brands understand spending patterns and preferences. The platform combines large datasets of digital behavioral data with attitudinal survey data, enabling businesses to continuously measure and optimize their strategies. Sense360 tracks consumer foot traffic and spends data from debit and credit cards while also conducting surveys on behalf of its clients. The company's services cater to a diverse range of industries, including restaurants, retailers, and consumer packaged goods brands, both in the United States and internationally. As of September 2020, Sense360 operates as a subsidiary of Medallia, Inc.
GeoSpock Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with offices in Tokyo and Singapore, specializes in developing a unique, cloud-native database platform, GeoSpock DB. This platform is optimized for querying and analyzing large-scale, location-tagged data, enabling efficient data fusion and rapid, complex queries using SQL. It integrates seamlessly with popular business intelligence tools and data science environments, empowering users to unlock insights from diverse IoT data sources, from real-time fleet tracking to local service applications.
Axelspace
Series A in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2008, Axelspace designs, manufactures, and sells micro-satellites and related components for earth observation. Its primary projects include GRUS, Hodoyoshi-1, and UNIFORM, aiming to provide global daily monitoring at low cost.
Realglobe
Venture Round in 2011
Realglobe develops platform-as-a-service and continuous delivery-as-a-service solutions that automate software development tasks such as building, testing, backup, and deployment. It also offers education, emergency medical and disaster response solutions that incorporate drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles, and DevOps tools. Leveraging AI, IoT, and robotics, the company builds a graphical mapping platform that uses 3D scanning to create high‑fidelity digital twins, enabling two‑way information sharing between local governments and residents and supporting construction, engineering, and facilities management. Its mission is to promote a sustainable society through local production and consumption by making the world a WebAPI.
Realglobe
Seed Round in 2011
Realglobe develops platform-as-a-service and continuous delivery-as-a-service solutions that automate software development tasks such as building, testing, backup, and deployment. It also offers education, emergency medical and disaster response solutions that incorporate drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles, and DevOps tools. Leveraging AI, IoT, and robotics, the company builds a graphical mapping platform that uses 3D scanning to create high‑fidelity digital twins, enabling two‑way information sharing between local governments and residents and supporting construction, engineering, and facilities management. Its mission is to promote a sustainable society through local production and consumption by making the world a WebAPI.