Investment Lab

Investment Lab is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020. The firm focuses on addressing social issues within the country by investing in Japanese companies that provide innovative solutions. By targeting businesses that aim to create positive societal impact, Investment Lab plays a role in fostering sustainable development and enhancing the well-being of communities in Japan. Through its investments, the firm seeks to support and scale ventures that contribute to meaningful change.

Naohide Une

Co-Founder and Senior Partner

5 past transactions

Helpfeel

Series D in 2023
Helpfeel is a technology company focused on human empowerment through knowledge delivery. It offers tools that facilitate access to information, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), internal knowledge searches, and product recommendations. Helpfeel's platform allows users to refine and connect ideas, helping them find answers efficiently. The company aims to enhance user experience by simplifying the search for information, thereby fostering better understanding and communication. Established with a vision to improve knowledge accessibility, Helpfeel continues to innovate in the realm of information technology.

DAIZ

Series C in 2022
DAIZ Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Kumamoto, Japan, specializes in the production and supply of plant-based meat products, notably under the brand name 'Miracle Meat.' Utilizing a proprietary process known as the 'Ochiai Germination Method,' the company transforms germinated soybeans into functional food substances that serve as healthy, plant-based alternatives to traditional meat. In addition to its production activities, DAIZ is involved in research and development focused on raw materials and drug discovery derived from germinated soybeans, further emphasizing its commitment to innovation in the plant-based food sector.

Lafool

Venture Round in 2020
Lafool Inc. is a healthcare company based in Chuo, Japan, founded in 2011. It specializes in workplace management tools that focus on employee wellness, particularly in the areas of mental health and sleep. The company offers a range of services, including mental and physical engagement surveys, telephone consultations, counseling, e-learning, health management consulting, and mental care coaching applications. Lafool's platform is designed to assess and enhance the psychological welfare of corporate employees by investigating, measuring, and analyzing various metrics, thus enabling organizations to ensure that their workforce is mentally fit and capable of performing efficiently. Additionally, Lafool provides recruitment support, organizational improvement solutions, and human resources development programs to further support companies in fostering a healthy work environment.

Crowd Credit

Venture Round in 2020
Crowdcredit is a cross-border marketplace lending platform that connects borrowers in financial deficit countries with investors in financial surplus countries. The company provides risk capital to individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing funding challenges. By offering attractive lending opportunities, Crowdcredit enables Japanese investors to lend to borrowers in a range of countries, including Peru, Cameroon, Estonia, Finland, Spain, and Italy. The platform aims to address the funding gaps experienced by borrowers while providing investors with viable credit investment options. In addition to its current operations, Crowdcredit plans to expand its lending activities into the Asian region outside of Japan.

Findy

Findy Inc is a job change service company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It connects companies with IT engineers, freelancers, and sideline engineers while offering valuable insights into hiring and personnel management, including tips for recruitment, public relations, and marketing. The company leverages machine learning and natural language processing to enhance human resources services, focusing particularly on engineering recruitment. Findy provides a platform that features assessment technology and skill evaluation algorithms to match candidates with available job positions effectively. Additionally, the company operates Findy Engineer Lab, which offers interviews with active engineers and shares the latest technical information, aiming to improve individual opportunities and organizational productivity within the engineering sector.
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