Gatebox
Seed Round in 2025
Gatebox Co., Ltd., also known as Gatebox Lab, is a research laboratory focused on developing technology that allows individuals to interact with animated characters in their daily lives. Based in Akihabara, the company specializes in creating holographic anime bots designed to provide companionship and emotional support. These bots are intended to help users overcome feelings of loneliness by offering a unique form of interaction with beloved characters.
Meleap is a Japanese company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing innovative gaming experiences. It offers an augmented reality (AR) sport called HADO, which combines physical activity with technology. Players wear head-mounted displays and armband sensors to compete in teams, using 'energy balls' or 'shields' to earn points.
ENDROLL
Venture Round in 2020
ENDROLL is a Japan-based company that develops immersive entertainment content using augmented reality and extended reality to turn spaces into entertainment venues. Since its founding in 2017 and based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, it offers content planning and development services, including tie-up content with companies and venues, contracts for AR-based content development, and game development to enable immersive AR entertainment.
Meleap is a Japanese company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing innovative gaming experiences. It offers an augmented reality (AR) sport called HADO, which combines physical activity with technology. Players wear head-mounted displays and armband sensors to compete in teams, using 'energy balls' or 'shields' to earn points.
Pretia
Venture Round in 2018
Pretia Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based augmented reality startup founded in 2014, specializing in the design and development of gaming software. The company focuses on creating a platform that enhances entertainment experiences by integrating augmented reality with real-life environments. Utilizing advanced technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, 3D localization, and mapping, Pretia enables users to interact with digital content linked to specific locations. This innovative approach allows players to engage in immersive gaming experiences across various devices, effectively bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.
Pretia
Venture Round in 2018
Pretia Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based augmented reality startup founded in 2014, specializing in the design and development of gaming software. The company focuses on creating a platform that enhances entertainment experiences by integrating augmented reality with real-life environments. Utilizing advanced technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, 3D localization, and mapping, Pretia enables users to interact with digital content linked to specific locations. This innovative approach allows players to engage in immersive gaming experiences across various devices, effectively bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.
PlaceHolder
Series A in 2018
Placeholder, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a digital theme park utilizing virtual reality and augmented reality technologies to create engaging experiences for both children and adults. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of interactive products, including sand party, spray painting, draw your world, paper rikishi, planet portal, little builders, world adventure, number splash, and ar quest. By merging digital technology with real-world environments, Placeholder aims to inspire and excite users through innovative and immersive experiences.
Meleap is a Japanese company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing innovative gaming experiences. It offers an augmented reality (AR) sport called HADO, which combines physical activity with technology. Players wear head-mounted displays and armband sensors to compete in teams, using 'energy balls' or 'shields' to earn points.
Tyffon
Convertible Note in 2017
Tyffon Inc. is a developer of entertainment applications and immersive mixed reality experiences, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The company initially gained recognition for its mobile applications, such as ZombieBooth, which transforms images into 3D animations, and other innovative apps that apply effects like gender morphing and zombification to photographs. Tyffon has evolved to focus on location-based virtual reality experiences, launching its first venue, TYFFONIUM, in Tokyo in 2017. This venue offers free-roam virtual reality experiences that integrate multi-sensory effects, allowing users to engage in hyper-realistic environments together. The company has also established partnerships with notable organizations, including participation in Disney’s Accelerator program, which has furthered its development of collaborative entertainment content. Tyffon is expanding its presence internationally with plans to open additional locations outside of Japan.
PlaceHolder
Seed Round in 2017
Placeholder, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a digital theme park utilizing virtual reality and augmented reality technologies to create engaging experiences for both children and adults. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of interactive products, including sand party, spray painting, draw your world, paper rikishi, planet portal, little builders, world adventure, number splash, and ar quest. By merging digital technology with real-world environments, Placeholder aims to inspire and excite users through innovative and immersive experiences.
Tyffon
Venture Round in 2016
Tyffon Inc. is a developer of entertainment applications and immersive mixed reality experiences, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The company initially gained recognition for its mobile applications, such as ZombieBooth, which transforms images into 3D animations, and other innovative apps that apply effects like gender morphing and zombification to photographs. Tyffon has evolved to focus on location-based virtual reality experiences, launching its first venue, TYFFONIUM, in Tokyo in 2017. This venue offers free-roam virtual reality experiences that integrate multi-sensory effects, allowing users to engage in hyper-realistic environments together. The company has also established partnerships with notable organizations, including participation in Disney’s Accelerator program, which has furthered its development of collaborative entertainment content. Tyffon is expanding its presence internationally with plans to open additional locations outside of Japan.
Gatebox
Venture Round in 2016
Gatebox Co., Ltd., also known as Gatebox Lab, is a research laboratory focused on developing technology that allows individuals to interact with animated characters in their daily lives. Based in Akihabara, the company specializes in creating holographic anime bots designed to provide companionship and emotional support. These bots are intended to help users overcome feelings of loneliness by offering a unique form of interaction with beloved characters.
SummerTimeStudio
Seed Round in 2014
SummerTimeStudio develops and publishes 3D games for next-generation game consoles, VR, and AR hardware. They also provide technical support for UI improvement.