Kaori Akiba

Director

Hidetaka Aoki

Investment Group Partner and Fellow Chief of Space Lab

Tatsunori Arai

Director, Investment Group

Megumi Asatsuma

Director

Anjani Bansal

Partner, India Office Representative

Brooke Beers

Partner

Takuji Chida

Director, Investment Groups

Thomas Duong

Director

Brian Flucht

Partner and Head, US Division

Hajime Furuya

Venture Partner

Shohei Hayashi

Partner, Investment Group

Harue Hayashi

Partner / Vice Chief Fund Management Officer

Kenji Hayashi

Director

Jie He

Director China office Representative

Yosuke Hirai

Director

Joopyo Hong

Partner Investment Group

Naoki Horie

Investor

Takuya Hosomura

Partner

Jang Hyeokjin

Principal, Investment Group

Shohei Ichimiya

Partner, US Office

Sho Ikeda

Partner, Indonesia Office Representative

Nozomu Ikuta

Principal

Kotona Inaida

Director

Tomoaki Ishikure

Investment Group Partner

Yoshinari Ito

Venture Partner

Yuki Ito

Director

Hiroyuki Izumi

Partner

Ken Kajii

General Partner, Investment Group

Daisuke Kashiro

Partner, Investment Group

Kirin Kato

Principal

Takashi Kato

Partner, San Francisco Office Representative

Masaya Kawakami

Principal, Investment Group

Hiroyuki Kawamoto

Principal

Ko Kawaragi

Director

Maiko Kayata

Director

ByeongJin Kim

Principal

Riichiro Kimura Ph.D

Director, Investment Group

Issei Kokubu

Principal, Investment Group

Yoshiomi Kubota

Principal

Jinya Kurita

Director, Investment Group

KyungHun Lee

Partner, South Korea Office Representative

YingQi Liang(Joy)

Principal

Chukaku Lin

Director

Atsushi Matsuda

Venture Partner

Akira Matsumoto

Principal

Yuki Matsuo

Director

Natsumi Matsuoka

Principal

Tomoko Minagawa

Director, Investment Group

Ai Minamizaki

Principal, Investment Group

Shigeru Mitarai

Director

Miyazawa Yusuke

Venture Partner

Shuhei Mori

Director

Seiichiro Mukai

Director

Satoko Murata

Director

Kohtaro Nagawa

Director, Investment Group

Tasuke Nakagawa

Partner, M&A

Mitsutaka Nakao

Director

Shien Nakayama

Director

Yuya Namiki

Director

Ying Jian Ng

Director, Investment Group

Daisuke Nishida

General Partner

Yukari Nishiyama

Director, Investment Group

Akiko Noguchi

Director

Rina Obi

Investment Group Director, Berlin Office

Sho Ohtani

Principal, Investment Group

Tetsui Okada

Director, Investments Group

Mayu Okamoto

Director

Akane Okuyama

Director

Shingo Otaki

Partner, Investment Group

Naoki Sadakuni

Venture Partner

Enen Sai

Principal

Youichi Sakagawa

Director, Investment Group

Kazuki Sakuragawa

Partner / Editor in Chief

Naoki Sato

Director

Masumi Sato

Principal

Tomoki Sekiguchi

Director

Rie Shibata

Director

Takeru Shigemura

Director

Miku Shimamura

Principal

Hiroshi Shimazu

Managing Director

Masamune Shin

General Partner

Ayu Shinoyama

CFO

Chisa Shinsakaue

Director

Divyansh Singh

Principal

Hiroto Sorita

Director, Investment Group

Sachiko Sugiura

Director

Yusuke Suzuki

Partner

Kazumo Tachibana

Director

Mana Takabayashi

Director, Investment Group

Hiroki Takai

Director, Investment Group London Office

Toko Takao

Director

Hideyuki Tanaka

Director

Marika Tazaki

Partner

Hirotaka Togashi

Director

Haruka Tsujii

Director

Atsushi Ueda

Director

Takuya Ukai

Principal

Tetsuya Urimoto

Director

Noriko Usui

Partner / Chief Fund Management Officer

Keita Washizu

Principal

Masao Yamada

Senior Partner, Investment Groups

Kazunor Yamaguchi

Partner

Kazunori Yamaguchi

Partner, Investment Group

Ryozo Yamamoto

Partner, Investment Group

Michiko Yamazaki

Principal

Isao Yasuda

Senior Partner

Takuro Yoda

Principal

Sayaka Yoshino

Director

Miku Yoshio

Partner, Investment Group

Yasuhiko Yurimoto

Founder, Owner, CEO and General Partner

Lusheng Zou

Director, Investment Group

Past deals in Mobile Apps

Bloomo Securities

Series A in 2025
Bloomo Securities is a software company that specializes in the development of smart and fun investment apps.

VARIETAS

Series A in 2025
VARIETAS operates an online platform called Iverse, connecting students and working adults to explore shared interests and gain practical experience tailored to their preferences. Users can shape their own learning journey within this virtual community.

Smart Education

Venture Round in 2024
Smart Education develops educational apps focused on making learning fun and interactive. Its flagship product, Rhythm Book, is a music app for children that teaches rhythm through tapping along with popular songs. Available on iOS devices, it offers over 100 songs in English and Japanese, with additional content available for purchase via the internet.

Smart Bank

Series B in 2024
Smart Bank is a software company that has developed an application for money spending management. It offers a chargeable prepaid card and an app that automatically records and visualizes spending, helping users manage their expenses effectively.

Bounce

Series B in 2024
Bounce, Inc., also known as Get Bounce, is a luggage storage company based in New York, founded in 2017. The company offers a platform that allows users to securely store their belongings at local businesses, such as stores and cafes, while they explore the city. Bounce provides both hourly and daily storage options, partnering with local establishments to create dedicated storage spaces that are not accessible to customers, ensuring the safety of stored items. This service caters primarily to travelers and tourists, facilitating a more convenient and enjoyable experience in urban environments.

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/

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.

Newmo

Seed Round in 2024
Newmo is a technology company that specializes in sustainable local public transportation. It develops a ride-sharing service platform, enabling drivers to work flexibly using their free time, and providing passengers with a safe, secure, and comfortable user experience.

Chefaa

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2017, Chefaa is a Cairo-based company that develops a smart medicine system application. It connects users with local pharmacies for online medication orders and provides medication reminders.

Mecho

Seed Round in 2023
Mecho is an on-demand auto repair and maintenance platform tailored for individuals and businesses in Africa. The platform facilitates the registration and scheduling of maintenance services, connecting customers with a network of certified mechanics and automobile technicians. By offering seamless access to vehicle maintenance, inspection, and repair services, Mecho aims to enhance the automotive service experience for its users.

Mecho

Venture Round in 2023
Mecho is an on-demand auto repair and maintenance platform tailored for individuals and businesses in Africa. The platform facilitates the registration and scheduling of maintenance services, connecting customers with a network of certified mechanics and automobile technicians. By offering seamless access to vehicle maintenance, inspection, and repair services, Mecho aims to enhance the automotive service experience for its users.

Luup

Series D in 2023
Luup, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in electric micro-mobility sharing services. The company's primary offering is an app-based service that allows users to rent and return electric kickboards, e-scooters, and e-bikes at various ports across multiple cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama. Luup aims to provide a convenient and enjoyable travel experience by enabling customers to pick up and drop off vehicles at different locations through their application.

Bloomo Securities

Seed Round in 2023
Bloomo Securities is a software company that specializes in the development of smart and fun investment apps.

Poppy AI

Seed Round in 2023
Poppy AI is an agency that creates pet emojis and designs them to be visually appealing. The company's product focuses on emotional wellness, offering a group journaling app called "Waffle." It allows users to share journals with close friends and family, providing a psychologically safe space for mutual support.

nearMe

Series B in 2023
NearMe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in mobile application development for taxi ride-sharing services. The company's platform addresses social inefficiencies by facilitating real-time matching of individuals seeking to travel in the same direction, thereby enabling them to share taxi rides. NearMe's innovative approach aims to enhance the commuting experience, making it more comfortable and efficient for users. Through its technology-driven solution, the company seeks to contribute to a sustainable and enjoyable society by optimizing transportation options for its users.

Lumen

Series B in 2022
Lumen is a company that has developed a portable device and accompanying app that measures an individual's metabolism through a single breath. This technology provides users with real-time insights into their metabolic health, enabling them to receive personalized nutrition recommendations tailored to their unique metabolic data. By using Lumen, individuals can better understand their dietary needs and manage their weight effectively, whether their goals are weight loss, performance optimization, or overall wellness. The company is comprised of a diverse team of scientists, researchers, engineers, and designers dedicated to transforming how people approach their health through improved metabolic awareness.

BackTech

Series C in 2022
BackTech is a digital health company based in Kyoto, Japan, that develops health management solutions for working people. Its Pocket Therapist app measures shoulder stiffness and low back pain to support symptom management and reduce medical costs while improving productivity. The company also provides health management information and collaboration tools that visualize organizational productivity and help teams address health issues. Its platform covers mental and physical health content, enabling organizations to support employee well-being and coordinate health management across the workforce.

Smart Bank

Series A in 2022
Smart Bank is a software company that has developed an application for money spending management. It offers a chargeable prepaid card and an app that automatically records and visualizes spending, helping users manage their expenses effectively.

Voicy

Venture Round in 2022
Voicy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in a voice news application for mobile platforms. Founded in 2016, Voicy combines media personalities and news organizations, allowing entertainers to deliver news, thereby providing users with the latest information in a more engaging format. As the landscape of information access evolves with advancements in technology, Voicy emphasizes auditory experiences, catering to users' needs for seamless integration of news into their daily lives. The company operates a voice distribution network and focuses on innovative audio content, aiming to create new value in society through its unique approach to broadcasting and entertainment.

Cowche

Series B in 2022
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.

BeaTrust

Series A in 2022
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2020, BeaTrust develops a collaboration platform that enables employees to discover colleagues' skills, interests, and experiences, fostering connections across departments and driving innovation.

UNBEREAL

Series C in 2022
UNBEREAL develops and operates Topia, a virtual karaoke distribution platform in Japan. Founded in 2012, the company also builds shooting battle games and action games with customizable avatars, enabling users to create three-dimensional avatars within gameplay and to engage in virtual karaoke experiences through its platform.

AwanTunai

Series A in 2022
AwanTunai is an Indonesian fintech company that digitizes the cash economy and the FMCG supply chain through a mobile platform for micro merchants. The platform enables online ordering, payment acceptance, and inventory management while providing embedded financing and mobile-based credit to working-capital needs, connecting borrowers with banks and finance partners to originate and service loans within a regulated ecosystem. It operates as a licensed fintech that can originate, service, and collect bank-compliant loan assets for partner funders and also distributes micro-insurance through insurer partners. By integrating financial services with digital tools, AwanTunai aims to increase financial inclusion for Indonesian small businesses that have limited access to traditional banking products.

Chefaa

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, Chefaa is a Cairo-based company that develops a smart medicine system application. It connects users with local pharmacies for online medication orders and provides medication reminders.

Tribeau

Series B in 2022
Tribeau Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and operating a mobile application dedicated to cosmetic surgery. This platform connects users interested in cosmetic procedures with expert surgeons, focusing on those treatments not typically covered by health insurance.

Manebi

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Manebi is a career development support platform that empowers individuals' transformation. It offers services such as web interviews, e-learning, online tests, and video learning to facilitate recruitment and training processes for companies.

Cowche

Seed Round in 2021
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.

Plum Fintech

Series A in 2021
Plum Fintech Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in London with additional offices in Athens and Nicosia, develops Plum, an AI-driven money management application operating on Facebook Messenger. The company's software employs algorithms to analyze users' spending habits, enabling automated tracking and management of finances. As of now, Plum has assisted over 2 million individuals across Europe, offering services such as effortless saving, empowered spending, and accessible investing, including pension and tax-wrapper products.

Timee

Venture Round in 2021
Timee, established in 2017 and headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Japan, specializes in developing and operating applications. Its flagship product is a work sharing platform that connects available workers with businesses facing labor shortages, addressing the issue of fluctuating work demands. As Japan's leading gig work platform, Timee aims to expand work opportunities and alleviate labor market imbalances.

Fast Doctor

Series A in 2021
Fast Doctor operates a digital healthcare platform that provides after-hours emergency and remote medical consultations, including online triage, examinations, prescriptions, and home visits. The service enables patients to access urgent care and routine medical services without visiting a hospital, via a mobile application and a network of partner medical institutions. The company arranges nighttime and holiday doctor visits from partner clinics, addressing common conditions such as vertigo, fever, cough, and injuries, and aims to ease pressure on emergency services while improving accessibility and convenience for patients requiring urgent or routine care. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan.

JX Press

Series C in 2021
JX Press is a Japanese technology‑driven news organization described as a virtual news agency. Its FASTALERT service uses artificial intelligence to detect and deliver breaking bulletins on accidents, natural disasters, and other incidents to major television broadcasters in Japan and to many local stations. The company also operates NewsDigest, a consumer app that automatically delivers AI-identified news bulletins. JX Press collaborates with leading media groups in Japan, such as Kyodo News, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, providing computerized reporting to major media. In addition, it runs a data intelligence platform that combines bots and AI to generate content related to breaking events and disasters, and includes a social listening tool that aggregates brand-related information from multiple platforms while filtering misinformation, enabling AI-based marketing insights. Through automated reporting, media partnerships, and brand monitoring, the company positions itself as a modern, technology-driven news provider.

AwanTunai

Venture Round in 2021
AwanTunai is an Indonesian fintech company that digitizes the cash economy and the FMCG supply chain through a mobile platform for micro merchants. The platform enables online ordering, payment acceptance, and inventory management while providing embedded financing and mobile-based credit to working-capital needs, connecting borrowers with banks and finance partners to originate and service loans within a regulated ecosystem. It operates as a licensed fintech that can originate, service, and collect bank-compliant loan assets for partner funders and also distributes micro-insurance through insurer partners. By integrating financial services with digital tools, AwanTunai aims to increase financial inclusion for Indonesian small businesses that have limited access to traditional banking products.

Smart Bank

Seed Round in 2021
Smart Bank is a software company that has developed an application for money spending management. It offers a chargeable prepaid card and an app that automatically records and visualizes spending, helping users manage their expenses effectively.

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/

Ginkan

Venture Round in 2021
Ginkan, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing blockchain technology-based platforms. The company operates SynchroLife, a platform that tokenizes restaurant reviews and rewards users with cryptocurrency for their quality contributions. Additionally, Ginkan offers Festar, a dating application. The firm focuses on integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to enhance user experiences, particularly in the restaurant and social sectors, by providing tailored recommendations based on user activities and reviews.

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.

Divido

Series B in 2021
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.

Qlue

Series B in 2021
Qlue is a technology company that provides smart city and enterprise software solutions to improve public services and customer engagement. The company operates a cloud-based platform that supports government and private sector decision-making through data-driven insights, computer vision, and workforce management, including components such as QlueDashboard and QlueSense. Its public service applications enable citizens to file complaints, monitor follow-ups, and review reports, enhancing communication between governments and residents. Originating as a tech startup, Qlue expanded into a comprehensive smart city provider with deployments in Indonesia and other markets. In 2017, it was acquired by ServiceNow, integrating its digital solutions into a broader platform for automating service delivery.

Bizly

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, Bizly operates a global platform that streamlines enterprise meetings management. It offers automated solutions for hybrid meeting organization, including invitation automation, attendee management, venue booking, and virtual technology integration.

Fuller

Venture Round in 2021
Fuller is a Japan-based software development company that builds mobile applications and provides data analytics and internet media services. Its offerings include App Ape Analytics, a mobile app analytics and market research platform, and App Ape Lab, which provides real-time market trends and insights for app developers. The company supports clients with planning mobile-focused business models, conducting competitor research, developing and operating apps, analyzing usage data, and delivering tailored reports. Founded in 2011, Fuller operates in the Japanese market.

Cowche

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Manebi

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Manebi is a career development support platform that empowers individuals' transformation. It offers services such as web interviews, e-learning, online tests, and video learning to facilitate recruitment and training processes for companies.

SpeakBUDDY

Series B in 2020
SpeakBUDDY is a Tokyo-based developer of an English learning platform that offers a mobile and web app for individuals, corporates, and schools. Its core product combines an AI-powered English learning app with pronunciation checking and scenario-based content, alongside an online coaching service named SpartaBUDDY. The subscription-based platform provides curriculum creation tools and personalized practice to improve speaking and comprehension. Established in 2013, the company focuses on scalable language training that blends self-guided app use with professional coaching.

Plum Fintech

Venture Round in 2020
Plum Fintech Limited, established in 2016 and headquartered in London with additional offices in Athens and Nicosia, develops Plum, an AI-driven money management application operating on Facebook Messenger. The company's software employs algorithms to analyze users' spending habits, enabling automated tracking and management of finances. As of now, Plum has assisted over 2 million individuals across Europe, offering services such as effortless saving, empowered spending, and accessible investing, including pension and tax-wrapper products.

Backpackr

Series C in 2020
Backpackr Inc. is a software development company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in mobile applications for Apple devices. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse portfolio of applications designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Its products include Good Sleep, which aids users in achieving restful sleep; Quick Search, a tool for efficient information retrieval; Quick Message + for seamless communication; Quick Dial + for simplified calling; Smart Photo Organizer for managing digital photos and videos; Star Wallpapers for personalized wallpaper creation; and Ringtones Plus+ for customizing ringtones. In addition to its application development, Backpackr operates an online app store that allows users to purchase a variety of smartphone applications.

PREVENT

Series B in 2020
PREVENT Inc. is a healthcare company based in Nagoya, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases through innovative medical data analysis and mobile technology. The company develops Mystar, a mobile application designed to support health promotion for patients with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease. Mystar enables users to log their health data, engage in communication with healthcare providers, and access educational materials based on research to enhance their lifestyle habits. Additionally, PREVENT offers Myscope, which analyzes health examination data to provide predictive simulations and insights for lifestyle improvements. By leveraging academic medical expertise and advanced technology, PREVENT aims to reduce the risk of severe illnesses and enhance the overall health of its users.

Repro

Series C in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, Repro develops a mobile analytics solution that provides insights into app users' behavior through play-by-play videos. It offers application growth support consulting and in-app messaging services to improve conversion rates and enhance user engagement.

Gtriip

Series B in 2020
Gtriip develops biometric-driven, document-less identity verification and contactless check-in technology for hotels and office environments. Its platform uses deep learning to match a guest's photo ID against a smartphone selfie, enabling secure, paper-free registration and remote check-in. The system provides a truly contactless experience for guests and staff by leveraging smartphone-based biometric verification at the point of entry. It has been deployed across hotels and access points, serving about 30,000 rooms and access points in customer hotels and offices. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.

atta

Series A in 2020
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.

justInCase

Series A in 2019
justInCase offers AI-driven smartphone repair cost and accident insurance services via its mobile application. Founded in Japan in 2018 by experienced actuaries and data scientists, the company aims to enhance customer experience through digital operations.

UangTeman

Series B in 2019
UangTeman is an online lending service established in 2014 that specializes in providing instant short-term microcredit to consumers in Indonesia. The company offers unsecured loans of up to 3.5 million Rupiah, with repayment terms spanning a maximum of 30 days. UangTeman aims to serve as a convenient alternative to traditional lending models used by banks and finance companies, allowing consumers to access financing easily and reliably. The service is available in several regions across Indonesia, including Greater Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Solo, Magelang, Klaten, Bandung, Surabaya, Semarang, Bali, Makassar, Palembang, Lampung, Jambi, and Balikpapan.

JX Press

Series C in 2019
JX Press is a Japanese technology‑driven news organization described as a virtual news agency. Its FASTALERT service uses artificial intelligence to detect and deliver breaking bulletins on accidents, natural disasters, and other incidents to major television broadcasters in Japan and to many local stations. The company also operates NewsDigest, a consumer app that automatically delivers AI-identified news bulletins. JX Press collaborates with leading media groups in Japan, such as Kyodo News, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, providing computerized reporting to major media. In addition, it runs a data intelligence platform that combines bots and AI to generate content related to breaking events and disasters, and includes a social listening tool that aggregates brand-related information from multiple platforms while filtering misinformation, enabling AI-based marketing insights. Through automated reporting, media partnerships, and brand monitoring, the company positions itself as a modern, technology-driven news provider.

Okage

Venture Round in 2019
Okage develops a restaurant management application that automates the ordering process. The system combines mobile ordering, tablet menus, and a point of sale solution to streamline order placement, cash register management, and self-ordering. Designed for quick deployment, the application supports in-house operations by enabling restaurants to install and run the integrated platform to manage orders and transactions.

Taskey

Venture Round in 2019
Taskey, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing software for novelists and illustrators to create stories. The company aims to foster a community for smartphone novelists, expanding the creation and sharing of literary works globally. Through its innovative platform, Taskey provides tools and resources that facilitate the storytelling process, catering to the needs of both emerging and established writers in the digital age.

Moi

Series A in 2019
Moi Corporation was founded to deliver on the promise of the Twitcasting social live streaming platform. We developed Twitcasting to enable people to stream and share live video anytime, anywhere - connecting the world in real-time. TwitCasting provides a live streaming social platform that enables real-time chat between broacasters and viewers, through apps or desktop. Users can follow their favorite broadcasters and receive notifications when new a new live stream is about to start. Broadcasters can save and publish their live streams for later viewing. In early 2014 we added "Collabo" to Twitcasting, enabling as many as 6 users to broadcast together, in a single display. Viewers can join a broadcast that is already streaming live and broadcast together. It is the first app to support multi-device broadcasting in a single stream on mobile and PC. Our user base has doubled every year, and hit 7.5 million in September, 2014. While the largest part of our base is in Asia, users in US, Brazil, Mexico and other Latin American countries are now growing rapidly. About 70% of our users are under 25 years old, & approximately 95% of broadcasters shoot on mobile. 

Moi

Venture Round in 2019
Moi Corporation was founded to deliver on the promise of the Twitcasting social live streaming platform. We developed Twitcasting to enable people to stream and share live video anytime, anywhere - connecting the world in real-time. TwitCasting provides a live streaming social platform that enables real-time chat between broacasters and viewers, through apps or desktop. Users can follow their favorite broadcasters and receive notifications when new a new live stream is about to start. Broadcasters can save and publish their live streams for later viewing. In early 2014 we added "Collabo" to Twitcasting, enabling as many as 6 users to broadcast together, in a single display. Viewers can join a broadcast that is already streaming live and broadcast together. It is the first app to support multi-device broadcasting in a single stream on mobile and PC. Our user base has doubled every year, and hit 7.5 million in September, 2014. While the largest part of our base is in Asia, users in US, Brazil, Mexico and other Latin American countries are now growing rapidly. About 70% of our users are under 25 years old, & approximately 95% of broadcasters shoot on mobile. 

atta

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Voicy

Series A in 2019
Voicy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in a voice news application for mobile platforms. Founded in 2016, Voicy combines media personalities and news organizations, allowing entertainers to deliver news, thereby providing users with the latest information in a more engaging format. As the landscape of information access evolves with advancements in technology, Voicy emphasizes auditory experiences, catering to users' needs for seamless integration of news into their daily lives. The company operates a voice distribution network and focuses on innovative audio content, aiming to create new value in society through its unique approach to broadcasting and entertainment.

Mirrativ

Venture Round in 2019
Mirrativ Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in mobile game streaming services. Its application allows users to live-stream the screens of their smartphones and tablets, facilitating real-time sharing of gaming experiences. The platform enables users to engage with their audience through text chatting and viewer interaction, such as commenting and expressing appreciation with stars. While users can broadcast gameplay live to their followers, the platform currently does not save streams for later viewing. Mirrativ aims to innovate within the live gaming and advertising sectors, enhancing the overall gaming experience by allowing users to easily share and connect over exciting moments.

Moneytree

Venture Round in 2019
Moneytree is a fintech company that develops data aggregation platforms for personal finance management. Founded in Japan, it offers services across iOS, Android, and web platforms, with over 1.3 million users. Its proprietary platform, Moneytree LINK, serves enterprise clients including major accounting software vendors and banks.

Moneytree

Series C in 2019
Moneytree is a fintech company that develops data aggregation platforms for personal finance management. Founded in Japan, it offers services across iOS, Android, and web platforms, with over 1.3 million users. Its proprietary platform, Moneytree LINK, serves enterprise clients including major accounting software vendors and banks.

AwanTunai

Series A in 2018
AwanTunai is an Indonesian fintech company that digitizes the cash economy and the FMCG supply chain through a mobile platform for micro merchants. The platform enables online ordering, payment acceptance, and inventory management while providing embedded financing and mobile-based credit to working-capital needs, connecting borrowers with banks and finance partners to originate and service loans within a regulated ecosystem. It operates as a licensed fintech that can originate, service, and collect bank-compliant loan assets for partner funders and also distributes micro-insurance through insurer partners. By integrating financial services with digital tools, AwanTunai aims to increase financial inclusion for Indonesian small businesses that have limited access to traditional banking products.

Opn

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2013 with expertise in Asia, Opn specializes in online payment solutions, blockchain technology for fintech applications, and digital transformation services. It connects people, businesses, and society innovatively to spread financial opportunities and provide fair access to the growing economic ecosystem.

Backpackr

Series B in 2018
Backpackr Inc. is a software development company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in mobile applications for Apple devices. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse portfolio of applications designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Its products include Good Sleep, which aids users in achieving restful sleep; Quick Search, a tool for efficient information retrieval; Quick Message + for seamless communication; Quick Dial + for simplified calling; Smart Photo Organizer for managing digital photos and videos; Star Wallpapers for personalized wallpaper creation; and Ringtones Plus+ for customizing ringtones. In addition to its application development, Backpackr operates an online app store that allows users to purchase a variety of smartphone applications.

Azit

Venture Round in 2018
Azit Inc. is a Tokyo-based software application developer, founded in 2013, that focuses on enhancing mobility solutions. The company has created CREW, a car-sharing application that enables users to summon nearby vehicles using their smartphones. This innovative platform aims to improve transportation efficiency for individuals in Japan. In addition to CREW, Azit also offers Tribu, a people-to-people sampling platform, further diversifying its product offerings. Through these applications, Azit seeks to address the growing demand for flexible mobility options in urban environments.

DAILYHOTEL

Series C in 2018
DAILYHOTEL is a lifestyle technology enabler that provides affordable access to quality experiences in accommodation, dining and travel offerings through its mobile platform. They focus on transaction through mobile app only, selling more than 100,000 room every month on average in just South Korea alone. In 2017 March, they have reached over 7million downloads for their app.

Trust Us

Series B in 2018
Trust Us Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and based in Seoul, South Korea, operates an online portal specializing in restaurant bookings. The company offers various services, including Poing, an application that facilitates restaurant reservations, and My Booking, which serves as a social food magazine app. As a Korean IT venture, Trust Us is dedicated to providing reliable online content and enhancing the dining experience through its digital platforms.

Flamingo

Venture Round in 2017
Flamingo Inc. is a company based in Kusatsu City, Japan, that offers English coaching and training services aimed at fostering a multicultural society. The company has developed an application that allows users to book lessons with native speakers for a fee of 2,000 yen per hour, providing an accessible platform for language learning in a social setting, such as cafes. Through its services, Flamingo seeks to enhance language proficiency and cultural exchange globally.

Translimit

Venture Round in 2017
Translimit is a mobile game developer based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, focused on creating smartphone games and experiences for brain training, puzzles, strategy and sports. The company is known for BrainWars, a mobile quiz game that pits players against each other. Founded in 2014, Translimit was established by Hiroki Takaba and Takuma Kudo, who had previously worked on CyberAgent projects such as Ameba Pico and Girl Friend BETA. The team has been involved with the Movida Japan incubation program in Tokyo, and its games target Android and iOS devices, with an emphasis on accessible, casual play and, per PitchBook, an interest in the metaverse.

Popshoot

Venture Round in 2017
Popshoot, Inc. is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded on October 15, 2015. The company specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates loan management activities and offers tools for predicting cryptocurrency prices, specifically focusing on Bitcoin. Its flagship product, Pota Coin, is designed to help users, ranging from beginners to experienced investors, learn about cryptocurrency in an engaging manner. The application functions as a virtual wallet for Ethereum and provides users with features to simulate, manage, and enhance their understanding of Bitcoin, ultimately aiming to improve their investment returns in the cryptocurrency market.

LOGIC

Venture Round in 2017
LOGIC, Co. Ltd. is a software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1995. The company specializes in developing applications for the medical and healthcare industries, notably its Care-wing application, which facilitates the management of visiting nursing care services. This system is designed to streamline the care record process, allowing caregivers to automatically generate records using their smartphones. LOGIC also provides valuable resources such as informative content and seminars for care providers. Committed to ensuring the security of personal information, LOGIC has obtained the Privacy Mark and continuously works to enhance its information security measures.

LOGIC

Venture Round in 2017
LOGIC, Co. Ltd. is a software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1995. The company specializes in developing applications for the medical and healthcare industries, notably its Care-wing application, which facilitates the management of visiting nursing care services. This system is designed to streamline the care record process, allowing caregivers to automatically generate records using their smartphones. LOGIC also provides valuable resources such as informative content and seminars for care providers. Committed to ensuring the security of personal information, LOGIC has obtained the Privacy Mark and continuously works to enhance its information security measures.

Fluenty

Seed Round in 2016
Fluenty is an internet company based in Wilmington, Delaware, that specializes in developing applications and APIs for wearable and IoT devices. Founded in 2015, Fluenty focuses on creating natural language understanding (NLU) technology that allows machines to comprehend human language effectively. Their primary product is a texting application designed to enhance the efficiency of messaging by enabling users to respond to messages with a single tap on mobile devices. While the initial application targets messaging platforms, the potential uses for Fluenty's artificial intelligence technology extend well beyond smartphones, positioning the company at the forefront of advancements in communication technology.

Mercari

Series D in 2016
Mercari operates a mobile marketplace app that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand items, including fashion, electronics, jewelry, books, and more, across Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The platform functions as a consumer-to-consumer marketplace with a large user base and emphasizes simple listings, safe selling and shipping, and straightforward payments. It is the leading C2C marketplace in Japan, with over 23 million monthly active users and more than 1.1 trillion yen in gross merchandise value in fiscal 2022, and domestic activity accounting for the majority of GMV. The company also operates a domestic fintech business and runs a C2C marketplace in the United States, reflecting expansion beyond Japan while maintaining its core peer-to-peer commerce model.

Idecca

Seed Round in 2015
Idecca is a technology company that develops indoor positioning solutions for iOS and Android platforms. Its technology enables precise indoor location tracking and analysis of customers’ movement patterns and supports an automatic multimedia guide that lets museum visitors use their own smartphones as guides without additional equipment. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, Idecca pursues research-driven development of indoor positioning systems and envisions applications that could extend into broader markets, including military-precision use, with plans to export and deliver higher-value products that improve clients’ competitive positioning.

NBT

Series D in 2015
NBT Partners is a Korean company established in 2012 and based in Seoul, specializing in mobile and online platform development services. The company offers a range of products, including Cache Slides, an application designed to verify information during shopping activities through a slide unlock screen. Additionally, NBT Partners has developed Baobab Class, an online platform that delivers personalized educational content tailored to users' needs. The company focuses on creating customized accumulation systems and leveraging knowledge-based technology to enhance user experiences based on their preferences.

Mist Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
Mist Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing content delivery platforms that utilize peer-to-peer data delivery technology. This innovative approach allows browsers in close geographical proximity to share content with one another, enhancing the speed and efficiency of content streaming. The company's product offerings include the Mist Inline Player for video playback on mobile devices, the 360° Sphere Video Player for immersive video experiences, Video Thumbnailer for creating lightweight video thumbnails, MistCDN for browser-based content distribution, and Webdrop for file exchanges between browsers on the same local area network. Mist Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Adways Inc.

Live Aid

Venture Round in 2015
Live Aid is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing applications for smartphones and web services. It creates innovative solutions for both Android and iPhone devices, enhancing advertisement delivery through its product AID. In addition to app development, Live Aid focuses on providing systems that deliver up-to-date information and engaging content across various genres of virtual reality. The company also offers features that facilitate check-in processes, including guest identity verification and key handover services. Through its diverse offerings, Live Aid aims to improve user experience and connectivity in the digital landscape.

Mist Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Mist Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing content delivery platforms that utilize peer-to-peer data delivery technology. This innovative approach allows browsers in close geographical proximity to share content with one another, enhancing the speed and efficiency of content streaming. The company's product offerings include the Mist Inline Player for video playback on mobile devices, the 360° Sphere Video Player for immersive video experiences, Video Thumbnailer for creating lightweight video thumbnails, MistCDN for browser-based content distribution, and Webdrop for file exchanges between browsers on the same local area network. Mist Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Adways Inc.

Mercari

Series C in 2014
Mercari operates a mobile marketplace app that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand items, including fashion, electronics, jewelry, books, and more, across Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The platform functions as a consumer-to-consumer marketplace with a large user base and emphasizes simple listings, safe selling and shipping, and straightforward payments. It is the leading C2C marketplace in Japan, with over 23 million monthly active users and more than 1.1 trillion yen in gross merchandise value in fiscal 2022, and domestic activity accounting for the majority of GMV. The company also operates a domestic fintech business and runs a C2C marketplace in the United States, reflecting expansion beyond Japan while maintaining its core peer-to-peer commerce model.

Tapjoy

Seed Round in 2014
Tapjoy is a mobile advertising and app monetization platform that helps advertisers, developers, and publishers reach and monetize audiences. Its Maximum Impact Platform delivers rewarded Interplay ads, including video and rich media, to drive performance and brand engagement. The Tapjoy software development kit is embedded in thousands of mobile apps, reaching hundreds of millions of monthly active users. The platform enables publishers to monetize social apps, merchants to generate leads and conversions, and advertisers to target consumers using segmentation and predictive analytics to optimize revenue. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, Tapjoy operates globally with offices around the world.

3rdKind

Venture Round in 2014
3rdKind Inc. is a Tokyo-based smartphone game publisher established in 2011. The company specializes in assisting overseas game developers with marketing, localization, and cultural adaptation to effectively penetrate the Japanese market. Its services encompass a range of support functions, including publicity, sales forecasting, and promotional activities, ensuring that games are tailored and marketed appropriately for local audiences. 3rdKind collaborates with partners such as the mobile operator KDDI to distribute games across major Japanese app stores, including App Store and Google Play. By providing comprehensive digital marketing services, 3rdKind aims to facilitate the successful launch and distribution of mobile gaming applications, helping clients expand their business in Japan.

Mind Palette

Series C in 2014
Mind Palette focusing on "mobile * social media" as their main business, they aim to further the realization of a society in which each individual transmits informationin real time and new values are generated by connecting other people. To this end, they conduct the provision of exciting Internet services for both users and creators.

Between

Series C in 2014
Between is a mobile application developed by VCNC, a South Korean company founded in 2011. The app is designed specifically for couples, allowing them to create, share, and preserve their special moments together. By focusing on enhancing offline social relationships, Between offers a private space for couples to communicate, share photos, and document important milestones. It is available for download on both the iTunes Store and Google Play Market, making it accessible to a wide audience. Through its user-friendly interface, Between aims to strengthen emotional connections between partners by providing tools that facilitate meaningful interactions and memories.

Between

Series C in 2014
Between is a mobile application developed by VCNC, a South Korean company founded in 2011. The app is designed specifically for couples, allowing them to create, share, and preserve their special moments together. By focusing on enhancing offline social relationships, Between offers a private space for couples to communicate, share photos, and document important milestones. It is available for download on both the iTunes Store and Google Play Market, making it accessible to a wide audience. Through its user-friendly interface, Between aims to strengthen emotional connections between partners by providing tools that facilitate meaningful interactions and memories.

VCNC

Venture Round in 2014
VCNC stands for 'Value Creators & Company' and was established in 2011 to "create and deliver beneficial values ​​to the world". 'Improve people's real relationship through emotional communication in mobile' is developed and operated under the Vision, and as a representative couple app in Korea, it plays a role of delivering better value to the relationship of lovers.

Mercari

Series B in 2014
Mercari operates a mobile marketplace app that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand items, including fashion, electronics, jewelry, books, and more, across Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The platform functions as a consumer-to-consumer marketplace with a large user base and emphasizes simple listings, safe selling and shipping, and straightforward payments. It is the leading C2C marketplace in Japan, with over 23 million monthly active users and more than 1.1 trillion yen in gross merchandise value in fiscal 2022, and domestic activity accounting for the majority of GMV. The company also operates a domestic fintech business and runs a C2C marketplace in the United States, reflecting expansion beyond Japan while maintaining its core peer-to-peer commerce model.

Kamelio

Venture Round in 2014
Kamelio has adopted a new concept that differs slightly from conventional news curation apps. While many apps present selected articles based on what articles are trending on social media or which media you subscribe to, Kamelio picks up articles based on topics you are likely to be interested in using a bespoke algorithm to go beyond the keywords you’ve entered in your preferences. Besides news, users can follow specific industries, artists and entertainment, and sports.

Plumzi

Seed Round in 2013
Plumzi, Inc. is a developer of a story-driven entertainment technology platform designed for tablets and smartphones, offering an interactive experience for children. The platform enables users to engage with characters and influence the narrative through touch, voice, and tilt interactions. This innovative approach allows studios and creators to author and stream "appisodes," a unique format of entertainment suited for tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and virtual reality headsets. Established in 2012, Plumzi is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Mutations Studio

Seed Round in 2013
Mutations Studio is a game development company focused on the planning, production, and sales of online and smartphone games. It engages in the entire lifecycle of game software, from initial concept development to manufacturing and distribution. By leveraging industry expertise, Mutations Studio aims to create engaging gaming experiences that cater to a diverse audience.

3rdKind

Venture Round in 2013
3rdKind Inc. is a Tokyo-based smartphone game publisher established in 2011. The company specializes in assisting overseas game developers with marketing, localization, and cultural adaptation to effectively penetrate the Japanese market. Its services encompass a range of support functions, including publicity, sales forecasting, and promotional activities, ensuring that games are tailored and marketed appropriately for local audiences. 3rdKind collaborates with partners such as the mobile operator KDDI to distribute games across major Japanese app stores, including App Store and Google Play. By providing comprehensive digital marketing services, 3rdKind aims to facilitate the successful launch and distribution of mobile gaming applications, helping clients expand their business in Japan.

TOLOT

Seed Round in 2012
TOLOT Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in photo book printing and binding services. Established in 2006, TOLOT develops a mobile application that allows users to create printed photo books from images stored on their smartphones. The application streamlines the process of ordering prints, enabling customers to compile their photographs into a cohesive format for easy viewing and preservation of memories. Through its innovative approach, TOLOT provides a convenient solution for individuals looking to transform digital photo galleries into tangible keepsakes.
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