LOOV is a video platform focused on enhancing the sales and marketing efforts of professionals through the creation of tailored, data-driven videos. The platform connects buyers and sellers by producing videos that adapt based on viewer attributes, thereby collecting valuable viewing and customer data. This approach allows sales and marketing teams to deliver relevant information to each customer, ultimately aiming to improve conversion metrics and customer engagement. By leveraging technology to optimize video content, LOOV supports professionals in their efforts to increase sales effectiveness and foster deeper connections with their audience.
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.
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud platform designed to facilitate the creation and operation of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mode provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Its platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients, allowing organizations to track and manage their devices and users effectively. Mode's innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions utilize a continuous improvement technology stack that collects real-time data from various sources, including sensors and legacy systems. The platform sanitizes and structures this data, delivering it through customizable dashboards that offer powerful insights. By streamlining data integration and providing operational improvements, Mode's solutions can be implemented significantly faster and more cost-effectively than traditional development methods, supporting organizations in transforming innovative ideas into practical, sustainable applications.
Hacomono is a comprehensive member management platform designed for fitness clubs, indoor golf facilities, 24-hour gyms, and other subscription-based businesses. The cloud-based software facilitates various operational aspects, including membership management, reservations, payments, and inventory oversight. It also offers features for school management and client communication, enhancing customer interaction and service. Hacomono's platform efficiently automates processes such as registration, admission, and client check-in, allowing businesses to streamline their operations while ensuring a high level of security. The solution has been adopted by prominent industry players, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
HQ offers next-generation employee benefits platform.
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.
Amptalk is a software development firm that specializes in automatic transcription and analysis of online business negotiations. It has developed an online platform that provides one-stop sales training and offers a negotiation automation tool that transcribes online negotiations, analyzes conversation data, inputs data automatically, and supports coaching of sales teams to improve business performance.
Best Beer Japan
Seed Round in 2024
Best Beer Japan develops a platform for the craft beer sector that combines barrel tracking and sharing with a brewery-focused distribution and inventory workflow. The platform includes a barrel management system for breweries, barrel-sharing services, and a commercial ordering system designed to streamline brewery sales in one place, helping bars, restaurants, and retailers save time, reduce orders, and manage inventory more efficiently. Founded in 2018, the company aims to improve beer distribution and operational efficiency for craft breweries and their customers.
Kasanare
Seed Round in 2024
Kasanare is a technology company specializing in AI-based cloud services tailored for businesses. It offers customizable generative AI chat systems that automate business processes, enhance customer support, analyze customer experience data, and optimize sales while reducing costs.
Upsider is a provider of corporate cards and payment tools designed for fast-growing companies, particularly startups preparing for public offerings. The company focuses on facilitating B2B transactions by offering high card spending limits and intuitive spending management solutions. Its platform integrates with external services, including accounting software, to enhance governance and administration. Upsider aims to streamline financial and operational processes for its clients, enabling them to manage their expenses more effectively while fostering trust in business transactions.
CAMEL is a restaurant management software firm that operates in managing orders from numerous ordering sources. This service allows you to handle several delivery and takeout services on a single terminal, from ordering to totalling.
Miive
Venture Round in 2024
Miive is a company that specializes in developing an employee experience platform designed to enhance employee engagement. The platform integrates rewards with organizational culture and values, facilitating the creation and management of engagement opportunities. It also visualizes the contributions of team members, allowing organizations to foster mutual recognition and strengthen team dynamics. By focusing on these key elements, Miive aims to promote a positive workplace environment that encourages collaboration and celebrates individual achievements.
PartnerSuccess
Series A in 2024
Founded in 2019, PartnerSuccess operates from Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in automating collaboration between manufacturers and distributors through its cloud-based platform.
Rutilea is an IT company that uses open-source approaches to address social issues and advances automation and data-driven decision-making through AI, including a concept described as 'AI teaching AI'. The company develops a zero-code task recognition system that uses multimodal AI to accurately recognize tasks across varied environments, supporting data-driven decisions and operational efficiency, and enabling factories and stores to automate operations, improving productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety.
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.
Vizcab is a company based in Lyon, France, specializing in the development of software solutions aimed at addressing low-carbon challenges in the construction industry. It offers a data-driven platform that facilitates the design of low-carbon buildings by enabling users to import 3D models from digital mock-ups and create a comprehensive database of architectural and technical alternatives. The platform employs data visualization techniques to explore design options, fostering creativity and informed decision-making among designers and builders. In addition to its software offerings, Vizcab provides consultancy services and conducts research projects with leading industrialists and designers, focusing on environmental assessment, energy efficiency, and the integration of big data into building practices.
LX Design
Venture Round in 2024
LX Design is a developer of a multi-job search platform that facilitates connections between schools and individuals seeking part-time teaching positions. The platform enables educational institutions to leverage external human resources by allowing them to engage professionals from various sectors to provide lessons. This approach not only broadens the teaching pool available to schools but also empowers clients to select instructors online, enhancing the educational experience for students. Through its innovative application, LX Design aims to streamline the hiring process for schools while offering flexible teaching opportunities for professionals.
Lisse, established in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing automatic contract review solutions. The company offers a 24-hour contract checking service, LeCHECK, which employs AI to support contract checking and creation. Additionally, Lisse provides LeTRANSLATE, a real-time, high-quality machine translation tool for English contracts. By combining legal expertise with technology, Lisse aims to enhance corporate legal affairs, mitigate transaction risks, and foster a dispute-free society.
Rutilea is an IT company that uses open-source approaches to address social issues and advances automation and data-driven decision-making through AI, including a concept described as 'AI teaching AI'. The company develops a zero-code task recognition system that uses multimodal AI to accurately recognize tasks across varied environments, supporting data-driven decisions and operational efficiency, and enabling factories and stores to automate operations, improving productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety.
Stockoss
Seed Round in 2023
Stockoss operates a connected storage and distribution network in Paris and nearby suburbs, providing on-demand collection, storage, and delivery of items, with services that include video surveillance and alarms. The company offers an integrated software platform that centralizes logistics information, enables real-time visibility of inventory and product flows, and supports collaboration among logisticians and carriers by linking disparate partners into a unified network. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint-Ouen, France, Stockoss aims to optimize storage and distribution by reducing manual data entry and improving efficiency across supply chains.
Allganize
Series B in 2023
Allganize, Inc. is an enterprise workplace automation company that specializes in AI-driven knowledge management software. Founded in July 2017 and based in Pleasanton, California, Allganize provides a natural language understanding API and conversational AI solutions designed to enhance workflow automation for businesses. The company's platform employs advanced deep learning technology to facilitate cognitive search, sentiment analysis, and keyword extraction, allowing organizations to gain insights into team activities and overarching work patterns. By enabling medium and large enterprises to harness AI capabilities, Allganize helps optimize customer engagement and extract value from unstructured data, ultimately enhancing business operations and customer experiences.
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.
Pathos Logos
Series A in 2023
Pathos Logos is an HR co-creation platform that focuses on sales of SaaS products and supply of human resources, aiming to enhance corporate efficiency.
Rutilea is an IT company that uses open-source approaches to address social issues and advances automation and data-driven decision-making through AI, including a concept described as 'AI teaching AI'. The company develops a zero-code task recognition system that uses multimodal AI to accurately recognize tasks across varied environments, supporting data-driven decisions and operational efficiency, and enabling factories and stores to automate operations, improving productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety.
Josys is a provider of integrated management services for IT devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS), focused on automating traditional corporate IT operations. The company's platform simplifies IT management by offering tools for real-time monitoring and reporting of application usage, insights into license consumption trends, and user engagement metrics. It also automates employee onboarding and offboarding processes while monitoring for access violations and security risks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and security for organizations. By reducing costs associated with enterprise software and streamlining IT operations, Josys supports businesses in effectively managing their SaaS environments and improving overall performance.
Trove is a technology company offering AI-powered tools for professional networking, email management, and a resale platform for brands and retailers. Its mobile email product uses artificial intelligence to reduce inbox overload, surface relationship insights, provide smart notifications, and snooze messages, integrating with existing email services and supporting iOS and Android. In parallel, Trove operates a resale platform that helps brands launch, manage, and scale resale programs, with storefront design, photography, authentication, cleaning and repair, returns processing, non-new inventory management, site building, Shopify integration, and analytics, plus in-store and digital trade-ins and peer-to-peer features. By combining AI-driven relationship mapping with a scalable resale ecosystem, Trove enables brands to deepen engagement, optimize profit, and reach new customers, and holds certification as a B Corporation for its sustainability-focused approach.
Korbit Technologies
Series A in 2023
Korbit Technologies, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, specializes in developing Korbi, an artificial intelligence tutor designed to enhance the learning experience for students globally. The AI-driven platform offers interactive exercises and conversations that adapt to individual learning profiles, delivering personalized pedagogical support such as definitions, explanations, examples, and visual aids. Korbi's features include hands-on exercises, quizzes, visual diagrams, and performance tracking, all aimed at improving learning outcomes and motivation. The company serves a diverse audience, including students, teachers, publishers, and corporations, and has successfully trained nearly 20,000 learners in data science and AI. Korbit Technologies is committed to democratizing education by providing high-quality, personalized learning experiences at an accessible cost, and it has gained recognition as one of the top AI startups globally, receiving positive media coverage from prominent publications.
Open Payments
Venture Round in 2023
Open Payments Europe is a developer of an innovative open banking platform that facilitates secure access to a wide range of bank APIs across Europe. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company provides crucial infrastructure for the open banking ecosystem, complying with PSD2 regulations. Its platform enables third-party providers and business partners to seamlessly integrate banking services while maintaining their own branding and user experience. By offering a single, secure access point, Open Payments empowers businesses to develop and enhance their products and services in a streamlined manner, promoting efficiency and innovation in financial technology.
SCADAfence
Venture Round in 2023
SCADAfence Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Be'er Sheva, Israel, specializing in the protection of the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) within critical infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2014, SCADAfence develops a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions that offer extensive coverage for large-scale networks, including network monitoring, asset discovery, governance, remote access, and IoT device security. The company focuses on enhancing operational security and reliability for facilities in industries such as power, oil and gas, water, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. SCADAfence's platform is designed to mitigate risks associated with operational downtime, data theft, and ransomware attacks by providing visibility into day-to-day operations and detecting both malicious and non-malicious threats. Recognized as a leader in operational technology (OT) and IoT cybersecurity, SCADAfence enables organizations to operate securely and efficiently.
StructShare
Seed Round in 2023
StructShare is a technology company that provides a cloud-based procurement platform for construction materials, automating the purchasing and material handling workflows for contractors and suppliers. The platform enables quick field orders, purchase order management, price comparison, and seamless accounting and ERP integration, along with automated invoice reconciliation and warehouse inventory control. It supports data collection and dashboards to monitor performance, automate follow-ups, resolve disputes, and provide supplier performance insights. Built to connect contractors with existing and new suppliers, the system uses data-driven tools and artificial intelligence to streamline procurement, reduce time and costs, and improve visibility across the supply chain. StructShare was founded in 2017 to rebuild the construction material ecosystem from the foundation up.
Cierpa & Company
Venture Round in 2023
Cierpa & Company develops environmental, social, and governance ESG management software. The cloud-based platform centralizes ESG information, enables cross-department information sharing, and optimizes workflows. It analyzes data to improve ESG scores and supports the collection, analysis, and disclosure of sustainability information for transparent management.
Validus is a Southeast Asian fintech company that leverages data and artificial intelligence to provide growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises. Headquartered in Singapore, it operates in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, partnering with corporations to deliver supply‑chain financing solutions that support local SME ecosystems. The firm holds a Capital Markets Services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and its Indonesian subsidiary is registered with the OJK. Backed by prominent venture capital investors, Validus offers a comprehensive suite of financial services—including SME lending, crowd‑lending, business accounts, corporate cards, expense management, money transfers, and foreign remittance—positioning it as a leading all‑in‑one SME financing platform in the region.
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing and providing a job placement platform and related services tailored for musicians. Founded in 2013 and rebranded from Scouter Inc. in July 2019, ROXX operates key products such as Back Check, a reference verification service, and SARDINE, a cloud-based job database. The company's platform emphasizes the recruitment of inexperienced full-time employees and incorporates features that enhance reference compliance and research capabilities.
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.
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.
PartnerSuccess
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2019, PartnerSuccess operates from Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in automating collaboration between manufacturers and distributors through its cloud-based platform.
Josys is a provider of integrated management services for IT devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS), focused on automating traditional corporate IT operations. The company's platform simplifies IT management by offering tools for real-time monitoring and reporting of application usage, insights into license consumption trends, and user engagement metrics. It also automates employee onboarding and offboarding processes while monitoring for access violations and security risks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and security for organizations. By reducing costs associated with enterprise software and streamlining IT operations, Josys supports businesses in effectively managing their SaaS environments and improving overall performance.
Tailor develops a composable enterprise resource platform that enables businesses to create customized ERP systems without coding. It offers low-code configuration, open API connectivity, and modular components for managing inventory, orders, and fulfillment.
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.
vivola
Venture Round in 2022
Vivola is a data analytics technology company that specializes in AI-powered monitoring services for women's health. The company operates an infertility treatment platform designed to address various health concerns throughout different life stages, including infertility, postpartum care, menopause, and gynecological diseases. Vivola’s platform enhances the fertility treatment experience by providing evidence-based treatment data, allowing women to create personalized treatment plans. By optimizing treatment processes and reducing the need for hospital visits, Vivola aims to improve access to fertility care and support women's health comprehensively.
HataLuck and Person
Series C in 2022
HataLuck is a consulting firm that specializes in HR technology deployment and fintech development services. The company has developed a store management platform aimed at addressing challenges within the service industries. By leveraging machine learning technology, HataLuck's platform enhances productivity for managers, employees, and part-time workers in sectors such as restaurants and retail. It achieves this by seamlessly connecting and analyzing data, which allows retail establishments to improve both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Through its innovative solutions, HataLuck seeks to optimize operational efficiency and elevate service quality in the retail landscape.
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.
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 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.
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.
Airmeet operates an immersive virtual events platform for event organizers, marketers, community builders, and enterprises. Its scalable platform supports various event formats such as fairs, expos, meetups, workshops, summits, and town halls.
iCare Co., Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in health management solutions. It operates a cloud-based platform that consolidates and securely stores employee health information, including check-up results, stress levels, work hours, and consultation records. iCare's platform is designed to alleviate administrative burdens from businesses, enabling them to better manage employee health and well-being. The company is recognized as the leading health and labor cloud solution provider in Japan, catering to both small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations expanding globally.
RUN.EDGE
Venture Round in 2022
RUN.EDGE Inc. is a Tokyo-based information technology company founded in 2018, specializing in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the sports sector. As a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, RUN.EDGE offers advanced video search and analysis services tailored for sports teams. Its flagship product, FL-UX, is a real-time video analysis and communication tool designed to enhance team collaboration by synchronizing tagged scenes with play video data for immediate feedback. Additionally, the company provides Pitchbase, a baseball-focused video search and analysis application featuring high-speed scene playback technology. This app allows users to analyze pitching scenes efficiently from any location, enabling them to compare different pitching and batting forms side by side. Overall, RUN.EDGE aims to transform sports video data into actionable insights, thereby improving performance and strategy in sports teams.
MaRI develops SAS technologies to solve daily sleep-blocking factors in a human-friendly way. They provide SAS devices to resolve hypopnea and apnea with low-frequency irradiation technology without burdening patients. Their non-contact SAS device also treats illnesses such as heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, and diabetes.
Asoview is an online booking platform that specializes in facilitating reservations for a diverse range of tourist activities and experiences. The company's services encompass various options, including water and motorsports, sightseeing tours, horse trekking, cooking classes, and cultural activities. By providing a comprehensive and user-friendly interface, Asoview enables customers to easily discover and book activities that match their interests, streamlining the planning process for travelers and enhancing their overall experience.
Fast Accounting
Series C in 2021
Fast Accounting Co Ltd specializes in providing artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the accounting sector. The company focuses on automating various financial processes, including invoice input and confirmation, as well as receipt input and confirmation. Fast Accounting's services streamline operations by utilizing AI to automatically match invoice details, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial management. Their technology aims to simplify accounting tasks, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors, thereby improving overall productivity for businesses.
Workstyletech
Series A in 2021
Workstyletech is a developer of a labor-management system designed to enhance human resource services for companies worldwide. The company's platform provides essential features such as company information registration, contract digitization, personal information form creation, and payroll system integration. By streamlining administrative tasks, Workstyletech enables organizations to focus on more strategic initiatives, ultimately fostering a work environment where employees can thrive and achieve their personal and professional goals. Through the application of HR technology and data, Workstyletech aims to cultivate a supportive culture that builds employee confidence and engagement.
Workstyletech
Series A in 2021
Workstyletech is a developer of a labor-management system designed to enhance human resource services for companies worldwide. The company's platform provides essential features such as company information registration, contract digitization, personal information form creation, and payroll system integration. By streamlining administrative tasks, Workstyletech enables organizations to focus on more strategic initiatives, ultimately fostering a work environment where employees can thrive and achieve their personal and professional goals. Through the application of HR technology and data, Workstyletech aims to cultivate a supportive culture that builds employee confidence and engagement.
Lisse
Venture Round in 2021
Lisse, established in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing automatic contract review solutions. The company offers a 24-hour contract checking service, LeCHECK, which employs AI to support contract checking and creation. Additionally, Lisse provides LeTRANSLATE, a real-time, high-quality machine translation tool for English contracts. By combining legal expertise with technology, Lisse aims to enhance corporate legal affairs, mitigate transaction risks, and foster a dispute-free society.
CompStak, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, operates an online platform that provides a comprehensive database of commercial lease comparables. Utilizing a crowd-sourced model, CompStak facilitates the exchange of detailed lease information, which includes tenant names, addresses, rental rates, square footage, landlord concessions, broker identities, and other pertinent data. This information is critical for real estate investors, brokers, asset managers, and appraisers as they conduct valuations and analyses of commercial properties. CompStak's platform serves various stakeholders in the real estate market, enabling informed decision-making in significant investments and property comparisons. Additionally, CompStak has established a strategic partnership with Knowledge Cubed to enhance its data offerings, further solidifying its position in the industry.
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.
Upsider is a provider of corporate cards and payment tools designed for fast-growing companies, particularly startups preparing for public offerings. The company focuses on facilitating B2B transactions by offering high card spending limits and intuitive spending management solutions. Its platform integrates with external services, including accounting software, to enhance governance and administration. Upsider aims to streamline financial and operational processes for its clients, enabling them to manage their expenses more effectively while fostering trust in business transactions.
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.
Workstyletech
Series A in 2021
Workstyletech is a developer of a labor-management system designed to enhance human resource services for companies worldwide. The company's platform provides essential features such as company information registration, contract digitization, personal information form creation, and payroll system integration. By streamlining administrative tasks, Workstyletech enables organizations to focus on more strategic initiatives, ultimately fostering a work environment where employees can thrive and achieve their personal and professional goals. Through the application of HR technology and data, Workstyletech aims to cultivate a supportive culture that builds employee confidence and engagement.
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.
Photosynth
Series A in 2021
Photosynth is an information technology company that designs and operates cloud-based entrance and exit management systems and IoT-enabled smart locks for homes and businesses. It develops and provides Akerun Access Intelligence, a cloud-based authentication platform that enables personal authentication and security through edge devices connected to the cloud, serving both corporate and residential customers. The company also offers facility management services via Migakun, a BPaaS platform that coordinates gig workers to address labor shortages across various spaces. Through its IoT and cloud initiatives, Photosynth integrates physical access control with scalable authentication and workforce enablement.
Any is a developer of a cloud-based knowledge-sharing tool designed to centralize and streamline information within organizations. This tool features a Q&A-style and memo-style interface that allows users to efficiently store and access internal information. It is particularly beneficial for new employees, providing them with quick answers to their queries, which enhances productivity and reduces the time spent on repetitive inquiries. By facilitating effective knowledge sharing, Any empowers organizations to foster individual growth and improve overall profitability, transitioning from reliance on intuition to a more structured approach to information management.
Any is a developer of a cloud-based knowledge-sharing tool designed to centralize and streamline information within organizations. This tool features a Q&A-style and memo-style interface that allows users to efficiently store and access internal information. It is particularly beneficial for new employees, providing them with quick answers to their queries, which enhances productivity and reduces the time spent on repetitive inquiries. By facilitating effective knowledge sharing, Any empowers organizations to foster individual growth and improve overall profitability, transitioning from reliance on intuition to a more structured approach to information management.
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.
Founded in 2016, Cognigy is a global provider of conversational AI automation solutions. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with offices worldwide, the company offers Cognigy.AI, an enterprise platform enabling automated customer and employee communications via intelligent voice- and chatbots. Its solutions support multiple languages and channels, improving user experiences and reducing operational costs.
Rehab for Japan Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for nursing care facilities. Established in 2016, the company focuses on developing a unique rehabilitation platform specifically designed for day service operations. Through its cloud support services, Rehab for Japan aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of rehabilitation processes in nursing care establishments, addressing the growing demand for innovative healthcare solutions in the region.
SCADAfence
Series B in 2021
SCADAfence Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Be'er Sheva, Israel, specializing in the protection of the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) within critical infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2014, SCADAfence develops a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions that offer extensive coverage for large-scale networks, including network monitoring, asset discovery, governance, remote access, and IoT device security. The company focuses on enhancing operational security and reliability for facilities in industries such as power, oil and gas, water, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. SCADAfence's platform is designed to mitigate risks associated with operational downtime, data theft, and ransomware attacks by providing visibility into day-to-day operations and detecting both malicious and non-malicious threats. Recognized as a leader in operational technology (OT) and IoT cybersecurity, SCADAfence enables organizations to operate securely and efficiently.
Upsider is a provider of corporate cards and payment tools designed for fast-growing companies, particularly startups preparing for public offerings. The company focuses on facilitating B2B transactions by offering high card spending limits and intuitive spending management solutions. Its platform integrates with external services, including accounting software, to enhance governance and administration. Upsider aims to streamline financial and operational processes for its clients, enabling them to manage their expenses more effectively while fostering trust in business transactions.
Allganize
Series A in 2021
Allganize, Inc. is an enterprise workplace automation company that specializes in AI-driven knowledge management software. Founded in July 2017 and based in Pleasanton, California, Allganize provides a natural language understanding API and conversational AI solutions designed to enhance workflow automation for businesses. The company's platform employs advanced deep learning technology to facilitate cognitive search, sentiment analysis, and keyword extraction, allowing organizations to gain insights into team activities and overarching work patterns. By enabling medium and large enterprises to harness AI capabilities, Allganize helps optimize customer engagement and extract value from unstructured data, ultimately enhancing business operations and customer experiences.
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.
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.
Cognigy
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2016, Cognigy is a global provider of conversational AI automation solutions. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with offices worldwide, the company offers Cognigy.AI, an enterprise platform enabling automated customer and employee communications via intelligent voice- and chatbots. Its solutions support multiple languages and channels, improving user experiences and reducing operational costs.
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.
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.
iCare Co., Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in health management solutions. It operates a cloud-based platform that consolidates and securely stores employee health information, including check-up results, stress levels, work hours, and consultation records. iCare's platform is designed to alleviate administrative burdens from businesses, enabling them to better manage employee health and well-being. The company is recognized as the leading health and labor cloud solution provider in Japan, catering to both small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations expanding globally.
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud platform designed to facilitate the creation and operation of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mode provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Its platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients, allowing organizations to track and manage their devices and users effectively. Mode's innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions utilize a continuous improvement technology stack that collects real-time data from various sources, including sensors and legacy systems. The platform sanitizes and structures this data, delivering it through customizable dashboards that offer powerful insights. By streamlining data integration and providing operational improvements, Mode's solutions can be implemented significantly faster and more cost-effectively than traditional development methods, supporting organizations in transforming innovative ideas into practical, sustainable applications.
Seldon empowers machine learning engineering teams to swiftly transition from research & development to production, achieving proven efficiency improvements. It serves large enterprises across various sectors and regions, including prominent players in technology, pharmaceuticals, automotive, finance, and retail. Seldon's open-source projects are widely adopted for model serving, explanations, and monitoring.
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.
Koska Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and operating an online dashboard named GenKan. This platform facilitates the acquisition of real-time data and provides accurate cost accounting and analysis. The company focuses on automating cost calculations within Internet of Things (IoT) systems, ensuring precision and efficiency in financial assessments.
Founded in 2016, Cognigy is a global provider of conversational AI automation solutions. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with offices worldwide, the company offers Cognigy.AI, an enterprise platform enabling automated customer and employee communications via intelligent voice- and chatbots. Its solutions support multiple languages and channels, improving user experiences and reducing operational costs.
Upsider
Venture Round in 2020
Upsider is a provider of corporate cards and payment tools designed for fast-growing companies, particularly startups preparing for public offerings. The company focuses on facilitating B2B transactions by offering high card spending limits and intuitive spending management solutions. Its platform integrates with external services, including accounting software, to enhance governance and administration. Upsider aims to streamline financial and operational processes for its clients, enabling them to manage their expenses more effectively while fostering trust in business transactions.
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.
kompany
Venture Round in 2020
kompany is a regulatory technology platform specializing in global business verification and business KYC, offering real-time access to audit-proof, primary source, and time-stamped company information from over 150 jurisdictions. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Singapore and the UK, kompany was founded in 2012 and has since assembled a diverse team of developers, regulatory experts, and product managers. The company operates as a government-licensed clearing house and serves as an official distributor for commercial and business registers across multiple countries. Its suite of products includes an API and a shareholder identification tool known as UBO discovery, designed to help financial institutions, payment service providers, insurers, and other regulated entities automate their due diligence processes and comply with current anti-money laundering regulations.
Photosynth
Series D in 2020
Photosynth is an information technology company that designs and operates cloud-based entrance and exit management systems and IoT-enabled smart locks for homes and businesses. It develops and provides Akerun Access Intelligence, a cloud-based authentication platform that enables personal authentication and security through edge devices connected to the cloud, serving both corporate and residential customers. The company also offers facility management services via Migakun, a BPaaS platform that coordinates gig workers to address labor shortages across various spaces. Through its IoT and cloud initiatives, Photosynth integrates physical access control with scalable authentication and workforce enablement.
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.
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing and providing a job placement platform and related services tailored for musicians. Founded in 2013 and rebranded from Scouter Inc. in July 2019, ROXX operates key products such as Back Check, a reference verification service, and SARDINE, a cloud-based job database. The company's platform emphasizes the recruitment of inexperienced full-time employees and incorporates features that enhance reference compliance and research capabilities.
BizteX, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing cloud-based robotic process automation (RPA) solutions. The company offers its flagship service, BizteX Cobit, which utilizes artificial intelligence to automate routine tasks, allowing businesses to streamline operations and improve efficiency. By providing a digital robot that can perform repetitive functions with minimal human intervention, BizteX aims to enhance productivity and creativity within organizations. The software is designed to be user-friendly, enabling automation through a web browser, thus allowing businesses to focus their resources on more strategic activities.
Any is a developer of a cloud-based knowledge-sharing tool designed to centralize and streamline information within organizations. This tool features a Q&A-style and memo-style interface that allows users to efficiently store and access internal information. It is particularly beneficial for new employees, providing them with quick answers to their queries, which enhances productivity and reduces the time spent on repetitive inquiries. By facilitating effective knowledge sharing, Any empowers organizations to foster individual growth and improve overall profitability, transitioning from reliance on intuition to a more structured approach to information management.
Fast Accounting
Venture Round in 2020
Fast Accounting Co Ltd specializes in providing artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the accounting sector. The company focuses on automating various financial processes, including invoice input and confirmation, as well as receipt input and confirmation. Fast Accounting's services streamline operations by utilizing AI to automatically match invoice details, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial management. Their technology aims to simplify accounting tasks, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors, thereby improving overall productivity for businesses.
RUN.EDGE Inc. is a Tokyo-based information technology company founded in 2018, specializing in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the sports sector. As a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, RUN.EDGE offers advanced video search and analysis services tailored for sports teams. Its flagship product, FL-UX, is a real-time video analysis and communication tool designed to enhance team collaboration by synchronizing tagged scenes with play video data for immediate feedback. Additionally, the company provides Pitchbase, a baseball-focused video search and analysis application featuring high-speed scene playback technology. This app allows users to analyze pitching scenes efficiently from any location, enabling them to compare different pitching and batting forms side by side. Overall, RUN.EDGE aims to transform sports video data into actionable insights, thereby improving performance and strategy in sports teams.
Eden offers a flexible workplace software solution, catering to modern companies by providing on-demand office support for various needs. The company has secured investments from prominent venture capital firms such as Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, and JLL, reflecting its potential in the market.
WealthNavi
Series D in 2019
WealthNavi Inc., established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and delivering a cloud-based online platform for asset management and risk management. This platform offers robo-advisory services, enabling users to discover diversified investment opportunities globally. The company's core offering is a risk management algorithm-driven platform designed to assist asset managers in their decision-making processes.
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its primary offering, Autify No Code, allows users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The platform monitors user interface changes and automatically updates affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced a product named Zenes, which leverages AI to facilitate the creation of new software tests by enabling users to interact directly with an AI agent that generates tests based on product documentation. The platform includes features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, all designed to enhance the productivity and accuracy of quality assurance teams.
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.
Schoo
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Schoo offers an online video learning platform, Schoo Web Campus. It provides free live lessons and radio-type lessons, aiming to enhance learning experiences through sound. The company also explores integrating its learning videos into university education and providing free information to newspaper owners and freelancers.
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.
iCare
Venture Round in 2019
iCare Co., Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in health management solutions. It operates a cloud-based platform that consolidates and securely stores employee health information, including check-up results, stress levels, work hours, and consultation records. iCare's platform is designed to alleviate administrative burdens from businesses, enabling them to better manage employee health and well-being. The company is recognized as the leading health and labor cloud solution provider in Japan, catering to both small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations expanding globally.
Realeyes is a pioneering company specializing in computer vision and emotion AI. It helps businesses enhance customer experiences and drive growth by measuring human responses to video content at scale and speed. Using webcams and advanced machine learning techniques, Realeyes' platform analyzes facial expressions to quantify emotional reactions, enabling clients like Mars Inc., P&G, and Netflix to create targeted, optimized content. Over 200 leading brands and media companies rely on Realeyes for these insights.