Innovation Engine, established in 2001 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a venture capital firm focused on fostering investment in technology-driven businesses. The firm targets a diverse range of sectors including energy, environment, advanced materials, microfabrication, health, fintech, security compliance, robotics, consumer goods, and information devices. By promoting investment in these promising areas, Innovation Engine aims to support the growth and development of innovative companies that leverage technology for advancement.
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
Series A in 2024
Ranimaru is pet service providing company that offers pet sitting, care of your pet dog in events, professional course about pet sitting.
Asilla
Series C in 2024
Asilla, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven image and video analysis. Founded in 2015, Asilla offers an array of services, including AI-based Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and a platform for image recognition known as Asilla Image Recognition (AIR). The company's technology enables users to transform images and videos into actionable information, which includes capturing text data and censoring inappropriate content. Additionally, Asilla provides vehicle recognition capabilities that identify the manufacturer and model of vehicles from images. The company's solutions are applicable across various sectors, enhancing safety and security through monitoring operations that detect human behavioral anomalies and facilitate crime prevention. With an additional office in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asilla aims to address diverse needs in security, mobility, and smart city initiatives.
Astroscale
Series F in 2021
Astroscale is a pioneering company dedicated to addressing the increasing problem of orbital debris through innovative solutions for end-of-life satellite management and active debris removal. By developing scalable services across various aspects of on-orbit servicing, including life extension and in-space situational awareness, Astroscale aims to create sustainable space systems. The company collaborates with national space agencies, international institutions, non-profit organizations, insurance companies, and satellite operators to establish norms, regulations, and incentives that promote responsible space use. Through these efforts, Astroscale is not only providing technical solutions but also helping to define the business case for debris removal services.
bravesoft
Venture Round in 2021
Bravesoft is a software company that specializes in application development and event management services. The company provides a variety of services, including UI/UX design, application consignment development, and technical research. Bravesoft focuses on creating customized applications for both entertainment and corporate purposes, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions to meet their specific needs. In addition to application development, the company also organizes events, enhancing its comprehensive service offerings.
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, incorporated in 2016, that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. It has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that focuses on facilitating mortgage analysis and streamlining the mortgage process. This platform consists of three main components: media for marketing purposes, technology to enhance procedural efficiency, and valuable information regarding the mortgage market and available closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell enables both businesses and individuals to make informed decisions regarding their mortgage options, ultimately aiming to simplify the mortgage experience.
Toridori
Series A in 2020
Toridori Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in influencer marketing services, catering to individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2016, Toridori offers a range of services including social networking support, feedback mechanisms, and the latest insights into influencer marketing. The company operates a platform designed to connect influencers with businesses seeking to enhance their marketing effectiveness. Additionally, it features a job search application specifically for influencers, facilitating their integration into corporate marketing strategies. Toridori focuses on identifying and developing the unique potential of influencers, promoting their visibility and impact in the marketing landscape.
BONX
Series C in 2020
BONX Inc. specializes in the design and development of wearable communication devices tailored for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers the BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece that enables group conversations, music streaming, and phone calls. This device is particularly suited for activities such as snowboarding, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing, featuring water and shockproof capabilities to withstand the rigors of outdoor use. BONX sells its products online, providing athletes with a reliable means to stay connected with friends while engaging in leisure and sporting activities.
Power Sharing
Venture Round in 2020
Power Sharing provides outsourcing services to new electric power companies.
GRCS
Venture Round in 2019
GRCS Inc., originally founded as NANAROQ Inc. in March 2005 and based in Japan, specializes in security risk management. The company offers a range of services, including security solutions, product sales, and consulting tailored for businesses. Their consulting services encompass the introduction of security products, operational support, enhancement of management systems, and financial technology services. Additionally, GRCS provides Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions that help organizations visualize and manage risks by leveraging IT to optimize both internal regulations and compliance with societal standards.
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
Series C in 2019
Tripla is a rapidly growing startup in Japan that specializes in IT services across various industries, including hospitality, transportation, and real estate. The company offers a platform allowing tourists to make reservations in their preferred language through chat and voice interfaces. Its services cater to numerous clients, such as hotels and car rental companies, enhancing their customer engagement and operational efficiency. The Tripla chatbot, which combines AI technology with human support, effectively reduces inquiry costs and provides multilingual assistance. Additionally, Tripla's hotel reservation engine features an online travel agency price comparison and automatic best rate adjustments, significantly increasing in-house bookings and improving profitability for its clients.
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 is an educational provider based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in training programs for data scientists and business professionals. Founded in 2017, the company offers two main programs: the Data Scientist Training Program, designed for individuals aiming to advance their careers in data science, and the Business Translator Training Program, which targets working professionals who seek to leverage data science and big data in their business endeavors. Additionally, DataMix focuses on enhancing problem-identification and problem-solving skills through its platform, which includes courses on data science, meteorological data analysis, and Excel. The company also fosters a community for data professionals and enterprise customers, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing in the fields of data and artificial intelligence.
ZenmuTech
Venture Round in 2018
ZenmuTech, Inc. specializes in providing thin client environments and cybersecurity solutions tailored for enterprises, particularly local governments and educational institutions. The company offers various products, including thin clients for server-based computing, solutions to convert standard PCs into thin clients, and a data protection system known as ZENMU, which safeguards data on notebooks and PCs from unauthorized access. Additionally, ZenmuTech provides consultation services for implementing thin client infrastructures and develops virtualized USB management systems. The company employs advanced encryption technology and secret sharing methods to protect sensitive information from potential leaks and theft. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, ZenmuTech is committed to enhancing security and operational efficiency for its clients.
Uncover Truth
Venture Round in 2018
Uncover Truth is an analytics company that specializes in data visualization and content analytics services for web and mobile platforms. The company develops tools that analyze customer behavior by examining websites through both quantitative and qualitative data. These tools utilize methods such as form analysis, session playback, and click heatmaps to deliver insights into user behaviors and identify potential user experience issues. By providing this information, Uncover Truth enables website operators to better understand their customers and enhance their websites accordingly.
HACARUS
Series A in 2018
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 rapidly growing startup in Japan that specializes in IT services across various industries, including hospitality, transportation, and real estate. The company offers a platform allowing tourists to make reservations in their preferred language through chat and voice interfaces. Its services cater to numerous clients, such as hotels and car rental companies, enhancing their customer engagement and operational efficiency. The Tripla chatbot, which combines AI technology with human support, effectively reduces inquiry costs and provides multilingual assistance. Additionally, Tripla's hotel reservation engine features an online travel agency price comparison and automatic best rate adjustments, significantly increasing in-house bookings and improving profitability for its clients.
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, enabling organizations to enhance the skills and knowledge of their workforce. Through its innovative educational offerings, KIYO Learning aims to support the professional development of individuals and improve overall business performance.
PicoCELA
Series B in 2018
PicoCELA Inc. is a company based in Itoshima, Japan, specializing in the manufacturing of advanced wireless backhaul technology designed to establish multicell wireless networks. Founded in 2008, PicoCELA develops the PicoCELA Backhaul Engine, a Linux application that enhances wireless platforms by enabling multi-hop communication and creating MIMOZONES, which provide comprehensive coverage through the aggregation of super small cells. The company's unique technology, protected by over 20 patents globally, employs a dynamic tree routing algorithm and wireless frame transfer to minimize radio interference and ensure stable broadband transmission with low latency. PicoCELA's systems have been successfully implemented in more than 100 sites across Japan, operating over 3,000 units daily, and have achieved significant reductions in LAN cabling, resulting in substantial cost savings. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including enterprise, healthcare, education, and smart cities, and recently launched the PCWL-0400, an edge computer that further reduces cabling and data upload requirements.
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 enhancing productivity for left-handed creators, particularly illustrators and video creators. Its flagship product, the Orbital2, integrates multiple input systems, including an analog joystick, buttons, and a dial, allowing users to perform complex keyboard operations intuitively with their left hand. By streamlining workflows and reducing the physical strain associated with prolonged computer use, Brain Magic aims to improve work efficiency and address common issues such as tendonitis. The company is dedicated to leveraging technology to eliminate inefficiencies in both professional and everyday tasks, thereby accelerating creative work globally.
Perseus Proteomics
Venture Round in 2018
Perseus Proteomics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on drug discovery and advanced antibody technology. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in antibody discovery, engineering, and target discovery, along with functional protein expression. Its services include mouse hybridoma sequencing, recombinant protein production, and contract research support for antibody development. Perseus Proteomics is dedicated to creating innovative antibody products and new medicines to improve healthcare outcomes for patients globally.
BONX
Series A in 2018
BONX Inc. specializes in the design and development of wearable communication devices tailored for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers the BONX Grip, a Bluetooth earpiece that enables group conversations, music streaming, and phone calls. This device is particularly suited for activities such as snowboarding, cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing, featuring water and shockproof capabilities to withstand the rigors of outdoor use. BONX sells its products online, providing athletes with a reliable means to stay connected with friends while engaging in leisure and sporting activities.
Mama Square
Venture Round in 2017
Mama Square operates a network of working spaces across Tokyo and other regions in Japan, designed specifically for working mothers. Each facility features an office area, a daycare, and a cafeteria, allowing mothers to work while keeping their children nearby. This setup supports women in maintaining their careers without the challenges of separation from their children or the need to work from home. By providing these integrated services, Mama Square enables mothers to balance their professional responsibilities with parenting, thereby facilitating their continued participation in the workforce.
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
Venture Round in 2016
Y's, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in rehabilitation services for individuals affected by cerebrovascular disorders. Founded in 2014, the company operates a range of facilities, including rehabilitation centers that provide unique services not typically found in standard hospitals or day care centers. In addition to its core rehabilitation offerings, Y's also runs an acupuncture osteopathic institute, a relaxation salon, and visiting massage services. As of August 2018, Y's, Inc. functions as a subsidiary of M3, Inc.
Tmsuk
Corporate Round in 2016
Tmsuk is a robotics company focused on developing humanoid robotic products that enhance mobility for individuals with disabilities. By utilizing advanced remote control technology through mobile communication networks, Tmsuk's robots are designed for various applications, including security and commercial uses. The company's mission is to foster a safe and comfortable society where humans and robots can coexist, ultimately improving the efficiency and autonomy of users in their daily activities.
Delta-Fly Pharma
Venture Round in 2015
Delta-Fly Pharma, Inc. is a Japan-based company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tokushima. It specializes in the discovery and development of gentle anti-cancer agents, utilizing innovative modular technology. The company's name, inspired by the dragonfly, reflects a philosophy of resilience and progress. Delta-Fly Pharma aims to create effective treatments that minimize side effects, contributing to advancements in cancer therapy on a global scale.
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
Seed Round in 2003
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.
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