Drone Show Japan
Series A in 2024
Drone Show Japan specializes in creating innovative drone shows for various events, including outdoor and indoor exhibitions, as well as aerial photography services. The company aims to promote a drone-based society by leveraging advanced drone technologies. In addition to its show offerings, Drone Show Japan provides educational workshops focused on drone operation and technology, catering to event organizers, educators, and innovators. By combining entertainment with education, the company seeks to transform the experiences of its clients and leave a significant impact on their respective markets.
Ranimaru is pet service providing company that offers pet sitting, care of your pet dog in events, professional course about pet sitting.
Asilla, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based image and video analysis. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asilla develops a range of applications that leverage AI for various purposes. Its offerings include an AI-OCR (Optical Character Recognition) system that facilitates the extraction of text from images and videos, enabling the digitization of visual content into actionable data. The company also provides services for recognizing vehicles by make and model, as well as a censorship tool that identifies inappropriate content, including copyright violations and obscene material. Furthermore, Asilla's technology is designed to detect human behavioral anomalies, supporting applications in security, facility management, mobility, smart cities, and smart agriculture, thereby enhancing safety and crime prevention measures across multiple sectors.
Astroscale
Series F in 2021
Astroscale, established in 2013, is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing technologies to address the growing issue of space debris. It offers two primary services: End-of-Life Service by Astroscale (ELSA), a spacecraft retrieval service for satellite operators, and Active Debris Removal (ADR), which focuses on clearing larger, more dangerous debris. Additionally, Astroscale designs and manufactures the Lunar Dream Capsule, a time capsule intended for delivery to the moon. The company's mission is to create sustainable space systems and mitigate the hazards posed by orbital debris through innovative and scalable solutions.
bravesoft
Venture Round in 2021
Bravesoft is a software company specializing in custom application development and event management. The company offers a variety of services, including UI/UX design, application consignment development, and technical research, catering to both entertainment and corporate sectors. Bravesoft focuses on delivering tailored applications that meet specific client requirements, enhancing their operational effectiveness through innovative technology solutions. In addition to application development, Bravesoft also manages events, providing comprehensive support to clients seeking to engage their audience effectively.
Ispace Technologies
Series C in 2021
Ispace Technologies is a Tokyo-based company specializing in space resource exploration, particularly focused on developing micro-robotic technology to facilitate the identification, extraction, and transportation of lunar resources, such as ice, essential for sustaining human life in space. Founded in 2013, Ispace is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing 3D printing and commercially available products to create efficient and cost-effective solutions. The company is also involved in the Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition through its Team HAKUTO, which has gained recognition for its advancements in mobility and aims to land a privately funded robot on the Moon. Ispace’s micro-robots are designed to explore larger lunar areas quickly and economically, making significant strides towards establishing a sustainable presence in outer space.
Life is Beautiful
Venture Round in 2021
Life is Beautiful develops iOS and Android mobile apps, web apps, and Facebook apps. The company’s portfolio of services includes development and consultation with Natural Language Processing, smartphone app development, social app development, web service development, UI/UX design, character design, and consultation. Life is Beautiful was founded on September 29, 2010, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
POWERNEXT
Seed Round in 2021
POWERNEXT provides supply, demand management, power generation management, balancing group, power source procurement and interchange agency, fee calculation, sales support, legal record, non-fossil value trading, and customer management system services.
iYell
Venture Round in 2020
iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. Incorporated in 2016, iYell has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that facilitates mortgage analysis and improves the efficiency of the mortgage process. The platform integrates media and technology to enhance marketing efforts and streamline procedures, allowing users to access vital information about the mortgage market and various closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell empowers both businesses and individuals to make informed mortgage decisions with ease.
Toridori Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in providing marketing services for individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises. The company focuses on influencer marketing, offering a platform that connects influencers with businesses seeking to enhance their marketing effectiveness. Toridori provides comprehensive support services, including feedback and current information on influencer marketing strategies. Its offerings include a job search application dedicated to influencers called "toridori base," as well as "toridori marketing," which aims to accelerate corporate marketing activities. Through these services, Toridori seeks to identify and cultivate unique talents, helping to promote them effectively in the marketplace.
BONX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of wearable communication devices for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Established in 2014, BONX has created the BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece designed to withstand water and shock, allowing athletes engaged in activities such as snowboarding, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing to communicate seamlessly. The device supports group conversations, enabling users to stay connected with friends while participating in leisure and sporting activities. BONX sells its products online, catering to a niche market of outdoor sports participants seeking reliable communication solutions.
Power Sharing
Venture Round in 2020
Power Sharing, established in 2014, is a Japanese company headquartered in Asahi with an additional office in Tokyo. It specializes in providing contract services to new power companies, including power supply and demand management, customer management, fee calculation, and billing. The company also offers power generation management, demand and power generation balancing, power procurement and interchange agency services, sales support, home energy management systems, and business consulting.
GRCS
Venture Round in 2019
GRCS Inc., originally established as NANAROQ Inc. in March 2005, is a Japan-based company specializing in security risk management. The firm offers a range of security solutions, including the sale of security products and consulting services tailored for businesses. Their consulting services focus on the introduction of security products, operational support, the enhancement of management systems, and financial technology services. Additionally, GRCS provides Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions that help organizations visualize and manage the risks they face, leveraging information technology to optimize both corporate policies and regulatory compliance in their management practices.
TWO CELLS
Corporate Round in 2019
TWO CELLS is engaged in the research and development of regeneration technology. The company was founded in April 2003 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Leading Mark
Series B in 2019
Leading Mark Inc. is an employment agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in human resources services. The company is focused on streamlining the recruitment process through its online platform, which aggregates job listings tailored to users' interests. This approach aims to enhance the job-seeking experience by prioritizing the needs of applicants, in contrast to larger, traditional agencies that may focus more on the hiring companies. Additionally, Leading Mark is expanding its operations to include mid-career and international hiring, with a dedicated team in China working to connect top Japanese-speaking Chinese students with domestic employers. By emphasizing a user-centric model, Leading Mark seeks to alleviate the frustrations often faced by job seekers, ensuring they receive the information and opportunities they need to advance their careers.
Tripla is a prominent IT service provider in Japan, specializing in solutions for various industries including hospitality, transportation, and retail. The company focuses on enhancing the travel experience for tourists by offering a platform that allows for seamless reservations in multiple languages through chat and voice interfaces. Tripla's AI-driven chatbot delivers effective BPO services, facilitating cost reduction in daily inquiries while providing multilingual support. This service has gained popularity among clients, which include hotels and transportation companies. Additionally, Tripla offers a hotel reservation engine that features an OTA price comparison tool and an automatic best rate adjustment function. This innovation has led to a notable increase in in-house reservations and has positively impacted profitability for its customers.
Live Smart
Venture Round in 2019
Live Smart is a start-up focused on creating a service platform for smart home management. The company develops an Internet of Things (IoT) platform that allows users to control various home appliances, such as air conditioners, televisions, lighting, and smart clocks, through mobile applications and voice-activated speakers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and IoT technology, Live Smart's platform aims to provide an operating system for homes, enabling housing manufacturers, utility companies, and other stakeholders in the living space sector to enhance property value. Additionally, it seeks to help homeowners create more efficient living environments, ultimately saving them time and energy.
Datamix
Venture Round in 2019
Datamix, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in educational programs designed for working adults seeking to enhance their skills in data science and artificial intelligence. The company offers two primary training programs: the Data Scientist Training Program, aimed at individuals looking to advance their careers in data science, and the Business Translator Training Program, which focuses on equipping professionals with the ability to leverage data science and big data for business applications. Additionally, Datamix fosters a community of data professionals and enterprise customers, providing courses in data science, meteorological data analysis, and Excel. Through its offerings, Datamix aims to improve problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities among business professionals.
ZenmuTech
Venture Round in 2018
ZenmuTech, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing thin client environments and cybersecurity solutions for enterprises, particularly local governments, financial institutions, and educational sectors. Established in 2014, ZenmuTech offers a range of products, including thin client devices for server-based computing and solutions for converting PCs into thin clients. The company also develops ZENMU, a security platform that safeguards data on notebooks and PCs from unauthorized access through advanced encryption and secret sharing technologies. Additionally, ZenmuTech provides consultation services for implementing thin client infrastructure and develops virtualized USB management systems and embedded operating systems for thin clients. Its mission is to protect important information from leakage and theft, enabling organizations to defend against security threats effectively.
Uncover Truth
Venture Round in 2018
Uncover Truth is an analytics company that specializes in providing data visualization and content analytics services accessible through web and mobile platforms. The company develops tools designed to analyze customer behavior on websites using both quantitative and qualitative data. These tools include form analysis, session playback, and click heatmaps, which help identify user behaviors and pinpoint issues with the user experience. By offering these insights, Uncover Truth enables website operators to better understand their customers and enhance their websites accordingly.
Hacarus Inc. is a technology company based in Kyoto, Japan, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the manufacturing and medical sectors. Established in 2014, Hacarus develops products that leverage its proprietary Sparse Modeling technology, which allows for efficient data analysis and decision-making. The company offers several key platforms, including SALUS, which caters to medical and life sciences applications, and COLIGO, a customizable application that supports various implementations in IoT and edge computing. Additionally, Hacarus provides SPECTRO, a tool for enhanced visual inspections, and offers data science consulting services along with an AI Academy for education in AI technologies. By focusing on small data and resource-efficient solutions, Hacarus aims to deliver insights that enable faster and more reliable decision-making compared to traditional deep learning approaches.
Tripla
Venture Round in 2018
Tripla is a prominent IT service provider in Japan, specializing in solutions for various industries including hospitality, transportation, and retail. The company focuses on enhancing the travel experience for tourists by offering a platform that allows for seamless reservations in multiple languages through chat and voice interfaces. Tripla's AI-driven chatbot delivers effective BPO services, facilitating cost reduction in daily inquiries while providing multilingual support. This service has gained popularity among clients, which include hotels and transportation companies. Additionally, Tripla offers a hotel reservation engine that features an OTA price comparison tool and an automatic best rate adjustment function. This innovation has led to a notable increase in in-house reservations and has positively impacted profitability for its customers.
KIYO Learning
Venture Round in 2018
KIYO Learning Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2010 that specializes in the planning, production, sale, and operation of educational content and services tailored for business professionals in Japan. The company focuses on providing e-learning courses and learning management services for corporations, aiming to enhance professional development and skills training in the business sector. Through its innovative approach to educational offerings, KIYO Learning addresses the evolving needs of business individuals and organizations seeking to improve their workforce capabilities.
PicoCELA Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in manufacturing advanced wireless backhaul technology, which enhances the establishment of multicell wireless networks. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Itoshima, PicoCELA has developed the PicoCELA Backhaul Engine, a Linux-based application that enables multi-hop communication capabilities and creates MIMOZONES—areas of complete coverage formed by aggregating numerous super small cells. The company's technology employs a unique protocol suite that utilizes dynamic tree routing and wireless frame transfer to minimize radio wave interference, supported by over 20 registered patents globally. PicoCELA's systems have been deployed in more than 100 sites across Japan, with over 3,000 units operating daily, significantly reducing LAN cabling by over 70% at many installations. The company caters to various sectors, including enterprise, healthcare, education, and smart cities, and recently introduced the PCWL-0400, an edge computer designed to optimize wireless connectivity and data management.
Brain Magic
Venture Round in 2018
Brain Magic Ltd. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing innovative input devices aimed at simplifying computer operations for left-handed creators, particularly illustrators and video editors. Its flagship product, the Orbital2, features a unique design that integrates multiple input systems, including an analog joystick, buttons, dials, and directional buttons. This device enables users to perform keyboard operations more efficiently with just one hand, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries, such as tendonitis. Brain Magic's mission is to leverage technology to streamline workflows and reduce the inefficiencies that often accompany creative work.
Perseus Proteomics
Venture Round in 2018
Perseus Proteomics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on drug discovery. Established in 2001, it specializes in antibody discovery, engineering, and research support activities. The company engages in target discovery and functional protein expression, offering services such as mouse hybridoma sequencing, recombinant protein production, and contract research for antibodies. Additionally, Perseus Proteomics develops, manufactures, and supplies a range of antibody products. By leveraging advanced antibody technology, the company aims to create innovative medicines that address the needs of patients worldwide seeking improved medical care.
BONX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of wearable communication devices for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Established in 2014, BONX has created the BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece designed to withstand water and shock, allowing athletes engaged in activities such as snowboarding, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing to communicate seamlessly. The device supports group conversations, enabling users to stay connected with friends while participating in leisure and sporting activities. BONX sells its products online, catering to a niche market of outdoor sports participants seeking reliable communication solutions.
Mama Square
Venture Round in 2017
Mama Square Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in operating co-working spaces equipped with integrated daycare facilities. This unique business model allows working mothers to balance their professional and parental responsibilities, as their children can be cared for on-site while they work. Additionally, Mama Square offers a range of services to its clients, including telemarketing, back office support, marketing research, and consulting.
Tranzax
Corporate Round in 2017
Tranzax Co., Ltd., founded in 2009 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in commercial financing services aimed at enhancing cash management for primary manufacturers. The company offers various financial solutions, including accounts receivable financing, factoring, and supply chain finance, which help reduce financial costs across the supply chain. Tranzax also provides purchase order financing that leverages electronically recorded receivables to secure funding and a service called PayForward, which funds accounts receivable for ordering companies using the same electronic records. Additionally, Tranzax's fintech services facilitate the conversion of receivables into electronically recorded loans, allowing clients to manage and transfer their accounts securely.
Y's, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in rehabilitation services for individuals affected by cerebrovascular disorders. Founded in 2014, the company distinguishes itself by providing unique rehabilitation offerings not typically available at standard hospitals or day care centers. In addition to its rehabilitation facilities, Y's operates an acupuncture osteopathic institute, a relaxation salon, and visiting massage services, catering to the diverse needs of its clients. As of August 30, 2018, Y's operates as a subsidiary of M3, Inc.
Tmsuk
Corporate Round in 2016
TMSUK is a robotic company dedicated to creating safe and comfortable societies where people and robots can coexist harmoniously through innovative robotic products. The company specializes in developing consumer robotics, particularly humanoid-type robots that are remotely controlled using mobile communications networks such as PHS. These robots are designed to enhance mobility for individuals with disabilities and are utilized for security and commercial purposes. By leveraging advanced technology, TMSUK aims to increase work efficiency and improve the quality of life for its users.
Delta-Fly Pharma
Venture Round in 2015
Delta-Fly Pharma, Inc. is a Japan-based biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of gentle anti-cancer agents. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tokushima, the company utilizes innovative modular technology to create treatments aimed at minimizing side effects associated with traditional cancer therapies. The name "Delta-Fly" is inspired by the dragonfly, symbolizing resilience and progress, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing cancer care through its unique therapeutic approaches.
BrightPath Biotherapeutics
Venture Round in 2014
BrightPath Biotherapeutics Co., Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Kurume, Japan, specializing in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapy drugs. The company is advancing its lead candidate, ITK-1, a cancer peptide vaccine currently in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of prostate cancer. Additionally, BrightPath is developing GRN-1201, which is in Phase II trials for non-small cell lung cancer and Phase I trials for melanoma. The company also has research-stage products, including GRN-1301, a neoantigen targeting drug-resistant tumors in non-small cell lung cancer, and iPS-NKT, a therapy utilizing induced pluripotent stem cell-derived NKT cells. Founded in 2003, BrightPath Biotherapeutics aims to stimulate potent immune responses to tumor-associated antigens through its peptide vaccine technology.
ZMP Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in robotics and autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2001, ZMP develops and sells a range of products, including humanoid robots, logistics support robots, and advanced driver assistance systems. The company focuses on automatic operation technology and sensor systems, catering to sectors such as automotive, mobile manufacturing, and experimental research. Its offerings encompass autonomous driving development products, robotic camera solutions, and a variety of sensors, including inertial measurement units and biological sensors. ZMP aims to integrate mechanics, electronics, control systems, and software, thereby enhancing safety and comfort in transportation through innovative robotics solutions. With a diverse workforce that includes engineers from around the globe, ZMP is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.