JAFCO

JAFCO is an investment management company established in 1973, primarily focused on private equity investments across Japan, Asia, and the United States. The firm manages a range of funds, including the JAFCO Asia Technology Funds, which target high-potential companies in sectors such as information technology, healthcare devices, and internet of things. With total capital commitments of approximately 460 billion yen, JAFCO actively seeks to channel risk capital to start-ups in various regions, including the US, China, Taiwan, Korea, India, and Singapore. The company emphasizes enhancing corporate value and expanding business through close involvement in management, supporting innovative and creative strategies within its portfolio companies.

Keisuke Aoyama

Principal

Jerry Cai

Managing Director and Co-Head, China Investments

Atsushi Fujii

Partner

Shinichi Fuki

President and Chief Executive Officer

Tomotake Kitazawa

Partner

Masataka Kobayashi

Investment Professional of Buyout Department

Ko Minamikurosawa

Partner

Hirogi Nakayama

Managing Director

Swee Ting Pan

Managing Director and Co-Head, China Investments

Fumito Takashima

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer

Hisanori Tanaka

Managing Director

Hiroshi Yamada

Executive Managing Director

275 past transactions

Vark

Series C in 2023
ActEvolve develops Blitz Freak, a multi virtual reality game. It began operation in 2017, with its headquarters in Tokyo in Japan.

Logomix

Seed Round in 2023
Logomix Inc is a synthetic biology company specializing in mammalian cellular genome engineering. Its proprietary platform, Geno-Writing™, enables large-scale genetic modifications, allowing for the creation of versatile human cells and microbes tailored for drug development and cell and gene therapy. Unlike many competitors focused solely on optimizing gene clusters, Logomix addresses the complexities of mammalian genomes, providing innovative solutions for various applications in human health, biomaterials, and agriculture. The company actively collaborates with partners, maintaining 11 ongoing research partnerships, and is particularly seeking industry collaborators to tackle unmet needs in neurodegenerative diseases. Through its advanced technology, Logomix aims to reshape the landscape of genome engineering and facilitate groundbreaking advancements in regenerative medicine and cell therapy.

Baseconnect Inc.

Series B in 2023
Baseconnect Inc. develops and operates BaseconnectList, a corporate sales support database. The company offers Musubu , a cloud-based database for targeting corporate sales and creating a company list for prospective customers. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.

TeraWatt Technology

Series B in 2022
TeraWatt Technology Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with a subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the design and development of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The company's focus is on creating batteries that combine high energy density, power density, and safety, catering to various electrified applications. By leveraging advanced engineering and production techniques, TeraWatt Technology aims to provide industrial clients with long-lasting, safe, and reliable power solutions, thereby enhancing the performance of their electrified systems.

Acall

Series B in 2022
SaaS (Visitor Management , Facility Management , Business Meeting)

Doublejump.tokyo

Series C in 2022
doublejump.tokyo inc. develops blockchain based games. The company offers games for mobile phones, personal computer, and online. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. As of May 7, 2018, doublejump.tokyo inc. operates as a subsidiary of DLE Inc. As on December 21, 2018, doublejump.tokyo inc. operates as a former subsidiary of DLE Inc.

Beatrust

Series A in 2022
Beatrust Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2020 that develops a collaboration application designed to enhance employee connectivity and collaboration within organizations. The platform enables employees to search for and access information about their colleagues, including skills, experiences, work content, and hobbies. By facilitating a better understanding of coworkers' capabilities, Beatrust aims to accelerate collaboration and drive innovation among teams.

Kyash

Series D in 2022
Kyash Inc. is a fintech platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that offers a mobile banking service primarily through its digital wallet application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a full-stack banking infrastructure that enables users to make payments at Visa merchants worldwide and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers. Kyash provides prepaid cards featuring a unique design with card details on the back, making it the first Visa card in Japan to incorporate an IC chip and contactless payment functionality without a front-facing card number. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a mobile-first audience and enabling businesses to issue their own Visa cards through Kyash’s APIs.

oVice

Series A in 2021
oVice, Inc. develops a virtual space based on voice chat for remote communication. Its online platform allows communication centered on voice and enables the communication between people who are working remotely and people who work in the actual office. oVice, Inc. was formerly known as NIMARU TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Commune

Series A in 2021
Commune is a community platform designed to enhance user engagement for companies utilizing SaaS and subscription models. It serves as a co-creation marketing tool that facilitates the acquisition and application of user insights within a community environment. By allowing companies to centralize their communication, Commune improves efficiency and interaction with users, ultimately aiming to reduce churn rates. The platform also offers features such as single sign-on (SSO) integration with member databases and incentive systems that reward users for sharing valuable information. This encourages active participation and fosters communication between companies and their users. Additionally, Commune supports the analysis of user interactions, which can be used alongside marketing automation and customer relationship management tools to drive continuous improvement.

Thirdverse

Series B in 2021
Thirdverse, formerly known as Yomuneco Inc., is a Japanese company specializing in the planning, development, sales, and management of virtual reality content and services. The firm focuses on creating immersive experiences, including virtual reality gaming, and has developed a niche in the virtual reality room escape genre. With a commitment to innovation in the VR space, Thirdverse aims to enhance user engagement by delivering high-quality interactive experiences.

Canly

Venture Round in 2021
Canly, developed by Leretto Co., Ltd., is a solution designed to manage store accounts on social networking services, including Google My Business and Facebook. Founded in 2018 and based in Meguro, Japan, the company also offers consulting services aimed at optimizing market engagement. Canly focuses on enhancing the online presence of businesses through effective management of their social media accounts, thereby supporting their marketing and advertising efforts.

Clear

Venture Round in 2021
Clear Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates in the sake brewing industry. The company offers a unique subscription service called "SAKELIFE," which allows customers to explore a variety of sake selections delivered directly to their homes. This business model not only promotes the appreciation of sake but also provides consumers with convenient access to different types of this traditional Japanese beverage.

Vark

Series B in 2021
ActEvolve develops Blitz Freak, a multi virtual reality game. It began operation in 2017, with its headquarters in Tokyo in Japan.

REJECT

Series A in 2021
CYLOOK Inc. engages in the management and operation of e-sports teams. It provides planning and policies for media, such as the Internet, electronic publishing, and video publishing. Additionally, it also engages in the production, operation, and management of campaigns, events, and exhibitions. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Minato, Japan.

AGRIST

Series A in 2021
AGRIST Inc. develops agricultural harvest robots. The company offers robots for of harvesting agricultural produce. It also offers loan for robots to farmers. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Koyu, Japan.

LegalForce

Series C in 2021
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Alchemedicine

Series A in 2021
Alchemedicine is a company focused on drug discovery aimed at addressing diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Utilizing unique technologies and innovative approaches, Alchemedicine develops new drug candidates even in challenging areas where traditional drug discovery may struggle. The company’s services are designed to expedite the process of bringing effective medications to patients, ensuring that new treatments are available as quickly as possible. Through its commitment to advancing medical solutions, Alchemedicine plays a vital role in the fight against diseases that lack adequate therapeutic options.

JOLLY GOOD

Venture Round in 2021
Jolly Good Inc. develops a virtual reality (VR) mobile application for television and film professionals. The company's application, GuruVR, provides 360° content. Jolly Good Inc. also provides related consulting and planning services. The company is based in Japan.

3-shake

Venture Round in 2021
3-shake is a technology company that promotes data analysis, adtech platform, and automation of areas with high technical difficulty. The company has a product called Reckoner, is a data management and advertising delivery API platform for engineers. The company develops a real-time analysis engine and an ad delivery engine in-house, and deliver a system that allows to outsource ad delivery to the public cloud like that requires massive data analysis and ultra-high-speed processing as a global product. With Reckoner, startups will continue to introduce products that will transform data analysis and ad delivery areas based on the technology accumulated in the SRE business. 3-shake was founded in January 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

pafin

Series A in 2020
Cryptact Ltd designs and develops a blockchain platform for individual investors in Japan. Its platform provides profit/loss calculation and tax assistance in cryptocurrencies. It also provides a financial management tool for cryptocurrency portfolio. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Shinjuku, Japan.

Next Innovation

Venture Round in 2020
NEXTINNOVATION.inc. designs and develops software for healthcare industry. It offers an Internet based medical examination platform which allows women to connect with doctors for menstrual and sex related issues. It also provides planning and operation of telemedicine services using Internet, system development and operation, consulting business for medical institutions and nursing care facilities and more. NEXTINNOVATION.inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Thirdverse

Series A in 2020
Thirdverse, formerly known as Yomuneco Inc., is a Japanese company specializing in the planning, development, sales, and management of virtual reality content and services. The firm focuses on creating immersive experiences, including virtual reality gaming, and has developed a niche in the virtual reality room escape genre. With a commitment to innovation in the VR space, Thirdverse aims to enhance user engagement by delivering high-quality interactive experiences.

vivid garden

Series B in 2020
vivid garden Inc. operates as an online marketplace that allows producers to sell their farm products directly to individuals and restaurants through platform. The company also operates others marketplace, such as Tabe Choku, an online C2C marketplace for farmers to sell products to individuals; Tabe Choku Pro, a solution for restaurants to order products and ingredients; and Eat Chok, a platform that helps farmers deliver products in offices. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Minato, Japan.

Acall

Series A in 2020
SaaS (Visitor Management , Facility Management , Business Meeting)

Rege Nephro

Series A in 2020
Rege Nephro Co., Ltd. engages in the research and development, production, and marketing of renal disease therapeutics using nephron progenitor cells. It also produces kidney organoids capable of nephrotoxicity screening for drug discovery in applied research. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.

LayerX

Venture Round in 2020
LayerX Inc. provides blockchain consulting and planning services. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. LayerX Inc operates as a subsidiary of AnyPay Inc. and Gunosy Inc.

GiftMall

Series A in 2020
GiftMall.Inc operates an online platform that allows users to select and purchase online gifts based on purchased data. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Modulus Co., Ltd.

Series B in 2020
Modulus Discovery is a private Tokyo-based preclinical stage drug discovery company focused on rapid design and generation of small molecule clinical candidates for a range of high-value disease targets through the use of its cutting-edge computational drug discovery expertise and unique biology insights. The international team at Modulus is comprised of drug design and disease biology experts with previous R&D experience at global pharmaceutical, biotechnology , and computational technology firms.

LPIXEL

Venture Round in 2020
LPixel Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in life science image analysis software solutions. Founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the University of Tokyo, LPixel offers a range of products including ImageJ plugins for life science researchers, LP-exam for detecting image manipulation and plagiarism, and IMACEL, a cloud-based image analysis system powered by artificial intelligence. The company is also dedicated to developing software solutions aimed at improving cancer diagnoses. In addition to its software offerings, LPixel provides educational programs for life science researchers and students, thereby enhancing research efficiency and innovation in the field.

Kyash

Series C in 2020
Kyash Inc. is a fintech platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that offers a mobile banking service primarily through its digital wallet application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a full-stack banking infrastructure that enables users to make payments at Visa merchants worldwide and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers. Kyash provides prepaid cards featuring a unique design with card details on the back, making it the first Visa card in Japan to incorporate an IC chip and contactless payment functionality without a front-facing card number. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a mobile-first audience and enabling businesses to issue their own Visa cards through Kyash’s APIs.

LegalForce

Series B in 2020
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Repro

Series C in 2020
Repro Inc. develops Repro, a mobile analytics solution for clients to convert and retain their mobile users. It offers application growth support consulting for total support from strategy planning and development to application. The company provides in-app message to improve conversion rate. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

FLYWHEEL Inc.

Series A in 2020
FLYWHEEL Inc. develops an artificial intelligence-based platform that streamlines data. Its platform collects data such as inventory, logistics, and delivery data and enables the company to make a decision from the advertisement and site content. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Baseconnect Inc.

Series A in 2020
Baseconnect Inc. develops and operates BaseconnectList, a corporate sales support database. The company offers Musubu , a cloud-based database for targeting corporate sales and creating a company list for prospective customers. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.

MOON-X

Venture Round in 2020
MOON-X Inc, through its brand CRAFT X, produces and sells beer. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

TNAX Biopharma

Series A in 2019
TNAX Biopharma is a developer of pharmaceuticals drugs intended to improve the quality of life of patients.The company provides novel antibody therapeutics for unmet medical needs of patients with intractable diseases, thus providing patients therapeutics around the world through drug discovery innovation.

Appier

Series D in 2019
Appier Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions to enhance customer engagement for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Appier offers a range of AI-driven products, including Aideal, which aids in accelerating purchase decisions; AIQUA, a platform for proactive customer engagement based on user behavior; AIXON, a data science platform that enriches customer data for better audience insights and predictive modeling; and CrossX, an AI-powered advertising solution designed for optimal campaign performance. The company serves approximately 1,000 global brands and agencies, facilitating real-time bidding, programmatic media buying, and deep learning capabilities to help businesses target and retain customers effectively. Appier operates in 14 markets across Asia, including major cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Karakuri

Venture Round in 2019
Karakuri Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shibuya, Japan, specializes in developing artificial intelligence chatbots designed to address customer issues effectively. The company's software offers various functionalities, including a one-question answer feature, usage reporting, scenario creation, and compatibility with multiple platforms such as PCs and smartphones. It also supports image transmission and collaboration with human operators. Karakuri's solutions aim to enhance sales, improve customer recommendations, reduce costs, and boost customer satisfaction by streamlining customer interactions and minimizing effort. By focusing on these areas, Karakuri positions itself as a key player in the SaaS and AI solution markets.

dotData

Series A in 2019
dotData, Inc. offers a data science automation platform that facilitates the development of artificial intelligence models for enterprises. Founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, the company provides solutions such as dotData Enterprise, which employs machine learning to streamline the data science process, and dotDataPy, allowing user access to its platform. The company targets various industries, including banking, healthcare, insurance, fintech, manufacturing, marketing, and retail. By automating the data science lifecycle, dotData aims to accelerate project timelines, democratize access to data insights, and enhance decision-making capabilities for businesses.

TechMagic

Venture Round in 2019
TechMagic K.K. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing and manufacturing robots designed specifically for the food service industry. The company's product lineup includes cooking robots and process automation robots, which aim to streamline operations and reduce labor costs, a significant expense for food service businesses. By leveraging robotics technology, TechMagic K.K. provides innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity in food preparation and service.

Next Innovation

Venture Round in 2019
NEXTINNOVATION.inc. designs and develops software for healthcare industry. It offers an Internet based medical examination platform which allows women to connect with doctors for menstrual and sex related issues. It also provides planning and operation of telemedicine services using Internet, system development and operation, consulting business for medical institutions and nursing care facilities and more. NEXTINNOVATION.inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Arithmer

Series B in 2019
Arithmer Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the application of artificial intelligence and modern mathematics to develop innovative solutions across various industries. The firm focuses on creating systems that automate processes, including the generation of reports through natural language processing, and enables advanced big data analysis. Arithmer also integrates AI technology into robotic systems, which are designed to deliver ultra-precise sensing capabilities. By addressing complexities that are challenging to replicate through traditional means, Arithmer aims to advance technological implementation beyond standard IT systems, fostering the development of expertise that is otherwise difficult to inherit.

GENEROSITY

Venture Round in 2019
GENEROSITY Inc. formerly known as SnSnap inc. is engage in event planning, production, influencer marketing, media and digital advertising business. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Aperza

Series B in 2019
Aperza Inc. is a Japanese company that develops and operates various online platforms for the manufacturing industry, aimed at enhancing information access, transactions, and communication. Established in 2016 and based in Yokohama, Aperza offers a range of services including an industrial portal, catalog download sites, and an e-commerce marketplace. The company also provides curation media and focused publications related to factory automation and IoT. Aperza is committed to supporting the manufacturing sector's evolution by helping companies engage with global markets and fostering startups that embrace new trends like Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. Through its initiatives, Aperza aims to stimulate growth in the manufacturing industry, addressing key barriers that hinder progress.

Synspective

Series A in 2019
Synspective Inc. provides data by utilizing and integrating data from synthetic aperture radar satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. It serves urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, and finance markets. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Tier IV

Series A in 2019
Tier IV is a federated academic startup embracing research and development of intelligent vehicles. Founded in December 2015, Tier IV has led the development of open-source software for self-driving technology, also known as Autoware, and applied it for the proof of concept of last-mile driverless mobility and logistics. Tier IV aspires to achieve “Democratization of Intelligent Vehicles”, where any individuals and organizations can contribute to a grander vision of future intelligent vehicles, leading to a better society in which all the people receive new spatio-temporal values.

Kyash

Series B in 2019
Kyash Inc. is a fintech platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that offers a mobile banking service primarily through its digital wallet application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a full-stack banking infrastructure that enables users to make payments at Visa merchants worldwide and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers. Kyash provides prepaid cards featuring a unique design with card details on the back, making it the first Visa card in Japan to incorporate an IC chip and contactless payment functionality without a front-facing card number. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a mobile-first audience and enabling businesses to issue their own Visa cards through Kyash’s APIs.

QuantumCore

Series A in 2019
QuantumCore Co., Ltd. develops Qore based application programming interface and edge functions. The company provides real time learning and deep learning solutions. QuantumCore Co., Ltd. was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Shinagawa-Ku, Japan

OLTA

Debt Financing in 2019
OLTA is a cloud factoring can be used by individuals and corporations, and there is no upper or lower limit on the purchase price.

Revive Inc.

Venture Round in 2019
Revive Inc. develops and offers a mobile application software that connects people with athletes. The company's offers its services through vibes., that connects athletes and their fans and vibes.academy, that connects athlete instructors with companies. Revive Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in Kamakura, Japan.

Stadium

Venture Round in 2019
stadium company name means "a place where teams can get involved."The symbol symbolizes the attitude of leaving a footprint in the world by taking a step forward , and the typeface expresses that a united individual unites to become a solid team . The brand colors are exciting orange, a symbol of enthusiasm, and bold black , a symbol of unwavering determination .

Atama plus

Series A in 2019
atama plus is an Edtech startup company that utilizes artificial intelligence for middle and high school students. The company also provides each student with optimized learning in order to acquire basic academic ability in the shortest possible time and to extend skill in society in the time that is increased. They also analyze all data such as learning history, proficiency level, concentration level, oblivion level and enables 100% customization. atama plus analyzes students' good, poor, elongation, stumbling, concentration state, oblivion degree, and other characteristics. They aim for a new way of education that combines the strengths of AI and People. atama plus was founded on April 3, 2017, and is headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Azoop

Series A in 2019
Azoop Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in online auction planning and management services, catering to various markets. In addition to its auction services, Azoop is involved in the antique business and operates a vehicle-trading platform that facilitates the purchase and sale of used cars, trucks, and forklifts. The company also runs a trucking platform aimed at the transportation industry, further diversifying its service offerings.

Chordia Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Chordia Therapeutics is a clinical-stage bioventure based in Fujisawa, Japan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in the research and development of oncology drugs, focusing on creating novel therapies for cancers that have high unmet medical needs. Chordia Therapeutics is dedicated to delivering first-in-class cancer treatments to patients as swiftly as possible, addressing gaps in current therapeutic options in the oncology field.

Gaudiy

Venture Round in 2019
Gaudiy Inc. provides application development and consulting services through block chain technology. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Mirrativ

Venture Round in 2019
Mirrativ borrows the familiar user interaction models that have been pioneered by to live-streaming services Periscope and Meerkat. Streams are shared with a user’s followers, and those watching can comment on what they see and add stars to show their appreciation. Right now, Mirrativ isn’t saving broadcasts though, so there’s no way to revisit streams once they are over.

Biome

Seed Round in 2019
Biome is a prominent company specializing in image analysis technology, collaborating with the IchiJoho System at Kyoto University. The company has developed a biological information application aimed at promoting biodiversity conservation and creating a profitable society. Its application focuses on remote surveying of living organisms, offering expertise in data analysis and database management. This enables clients to efficiently access essential ecological information, supporting efforts in environmental preservation and sustainable practices.

GIFMAGAZINE

Venture Round in 2019
GIFMAGAZINE is Japan's largest community for posting GIF animation works, with 150,000 works posted monthly. Among them, those who have a unique view of the world and produce highly artistic works are introduced as "GIFMAGAZINE Official GIFer".

Synspective

Venture Round in 2018
Synspective Inc. provides data by utilizing and integrating data from synthetic aperture radar satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. It serves urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, and finance markets. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

TNAX Biopharma

Series A in 2018
TNAX Biopharma is a developer of pharmaceuticals drugs intended to improve the quality of life of patients.The company provides novel antibody therapeutics for unmet medical needs of patients with intractable diseases, thus providing patients therapeutics around the world through drug discovery innovation.

LegalForce

Seed Round in 2018
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

SUGAR

Venture Round in 2018
SUGAR Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in designing and developing a mobile application for streaming live videos. Founded in June 2017, SUGAR aims to enhance communication by bridging the gap between talented individuals and their fans, fostering closer connections through its platform. The application provides a space for live interactions, allowing users to engage in real-time, thereby creating a unique social experience centered around live content.

SUGAR

Seed Round in 2018
SUGAR Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in designing and developing a mobile application for streaming live videos. Founded in June 2017, SUGAR aims to enhance communication by bridging the gap between talented individuals and their fans, fostering closer connections through its platform. The application provides a space for live interactions, allowing users to engage in real-time, thereby creating a unique social experience centered around live content.

Holmes

Series A in 2018
Holmes Inc. develops a digital platform specialized in contracts. Its platform is used to create, approve, conclude, and manage contracts. The company serves customers worldwide. Holmes Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Astroscale

Series D in 2018
Astroscale Holdings Inc. engages in the development of technologies to remove orbital debris. It offers services, such as end-of-life service by Astroscale (ELSA), a spacecraft retrieval service for satellite operators; and active debris removal (ADR). It also designs and manufactures the lunar dream capsule which gives people a chance to send their names into space. Astroscale Holdings Inc. was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with additional offices in Harwell, United Kingdom; and Singapore.

LPIXEL

Series A in 2018
LPixel Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in life science image analysis software solutions. Founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the University of Tokyo, LPixel offers a range of products including ImageJ plugins for life science researchers, LP-exam for detecting image manipulation and plagiarism, and IMACEL, a cloud-based image analysis system powered by artificial intelligence. The company is also dedicated to developing software solutions aimed at improving cancer diagnoses. In addition to its software offerings, LPixel provides educational programs for life science researchers and students, thereby enhancing research efficiency and innovation in the field.

Linkers

Venture Round in 2018
Linkers Co., Ltd. offers technology matchmaking solutions for the manufacturing industry. It provides eEXPO, a business platform which links technologies and products developed by industry, academia, and other specialists. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Karakuri

Venture Round in 2018
Karakuri Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shibuya, Japan, specializes in developing artificial intelligence chatbots designed to address customer issues effectively. The company's software offers various functionalities, including a one-question answer feature, usage reporting, scenario creation, and compatibility with multiple platforms such as PCs and smartphones. It also supports image transmission and collaboration with human operators. Karakuri's solutions aim to enhance sales, improve customer recommendations, reduce costs, and boost customer satisfaction by streamlining customer interactions and minimizing effort. By focusing on these areas, Karakuri positions itself as a key player in the SaaS and AI solution markets.

Medical Support

Venture Round in 2018
Medical Support is a health care company.

Finatext

Venture Round in 2018
Finatext provides a range of mobile financial services. The company’s product portfolio includes Asukabu, a mobile stock learning and trading platform; Karufx, a mobile forex learning platform; Fundect, a mutual funds select platform; Invesgate, a mobile trading platform for stocks, forex, and funds; and Assetarrow, a mutual fund database.

Trillium Secure

Series A in 2018
Trillium provides in-vehicle cybersecurity protection for connected vehicles.

Gojo & Company

Series B in 2018
Gojo & Company Inc. is a holding company based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates through its subsidiaries, including Microfinance Delta International and Sejaya Micro Credit, to provide microfinance services. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance financial inclusion by focusing on developing countries. Gojo supports the formalization and growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, with the long-term objective of delivering high-quality, affordable financial services to over 100 million unserved and underserved individuals across more than 50 countries by 2030. As of now, Gojo has established a presence in Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and India, employing over 3,400 individuals and serving more than 570,000 women, many of whom are mothers.

Seqsense

Corporate Round in 2018
Seqsense Co., Ltd. develops security robots and related products.

Synspective

Venture Round in 2018
Synspective Inc. provides data by utilizing and integrating data from synthetic aperture radar satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. It serves urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, and finance markets. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

SUGAR

Venture Round in 2018
SUGAR Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in designing and developing a mobile application for streaming live videos. Founded in June 2017, SUGAR aims to enhance communication by bridging the gap between talented individuals and their fans, fostering closer connections through its platform. The application provides a space for live interactions, allowing users to engage in real-time, thereby creating a unique social experience centered around live content.

Tier IV

Seed Round in 2018
Tier IV is a federated academic startup embracing research and development of intelligent vehicles. Founded in December 2015, Tier IV has led the development of open-source software for self-driving technology, also known as Autoware, and applied it for the proof of concept of last-mile driverless mobility and logistics. Tier IV aspires to achieve “Democratization of Intelligent Vehicles”, where any individuals and organizations can contribute to a grander vision of future intelligent vehicles, leading to a better society in which all the people receive new spatio-temporal values.

Braveridge

Venture Round in 2018
Braveridge is a 0DM/OEM firm which excels in planning and development of new products as the main business centering on wireless technology such as BLE, LoRa and sigfox. Their strength is to carry out the entire development to manufacturing of such loT devices strictly in Japan.

ZEALS

Series B in 2018
ZEALS Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development of interactive communication tools, particularly chatbots. Its primary product, Fanp, is a chatbot management tool that integrates with platforms like Facebook Messenger, enabling businesses to enhance customer interactions through automated responses. Fanp generates a user database by analyzing profiles and attributes sourced from Facebook, and it includes a customer relationship management (CRM) function that allows media owners to target users based on specific criteria. ZEALS aims to support the revival of the Japanese industry by leveraging core IT technologies, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and enthusiasm in system development.

airCloset

Series C in 2017
airCloset Inc operates a fashion rental platform that provides a range of services focused on clothing and personal styling. The primary service, airCloset, allows users to rent fashionable clothing online, while airClosetxABLE offers a physical rental shop experience. Additionally, the platform features airCloset Fitting, an online styling service, and airCloset Mall, which serves as a monthly rental marketplace for manufacturers. For personalized assistance, airCloset Talk provides a remote personal styling service, catering to individual preferences and needs. This diverse array of offerings positions airCloset as a comprehensive solution for those seeking convenient and stylish fashion choices.

Omicale

Acquisition in 2017
Omicale operates an online platform for marriage hunting and matchmaking parties. Omicale has established itself as a leading portal providing information on over 30,000 “marriage hunting” and matchmaking parties for more than 150,000 member.

OLTA

Venture Round in 2017
OLTA is a cloud factoring can be used by individuals and corporations, and there is no upper or lower limit on the purchase price.

Omicare

Venture Round in 2017
Omicare is a Japan's largest marriage hunting party information site

Riverfield

Series B in 2017
Riverfield, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing surgical support robotic systems for the healthcare industry. The company focuses on creating innovative robotic technologies designed to enhance surgical procedures and improve patient outcomes. Riverfield aims to address the growing demand for advanced medical solutions by leveraging robotics to assist healthcare professionals in their work.

al+

Series B in 2017
al+ is a Personal Artificial Intelligence which reconstructs individual personalities on the cloud by analyzing life log data of individuals and their groups. Based on the analysis of individual personalities, unproductive parts of labour will be automated and alt’s operating efficiency will be maximized. al+ users can focus on more productive, creative and sophisticated work. Using this methodology, we sincerely hope to contribute to the solution of different kinds of social problems.

COMSA

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Comsa is a conduit for future ICOs that want to exist in the COMSA ecosystem. As part of the project, a COMSA team is now already in place to provide companies with consultation, expertise and solutions to support their very own ICOs and implement blockchain technology into their business practices using our Zaif exchange and mijin private blockchain software, all at the same time, as a one-stop solution.

Magenta Medical

Series B in 2017
Magenta Medical Ltd., founded in 2012 and based in Kadima, Israel, specializes in developing innovative device solutions for the treatment of acute and chronic heart failure. The company's primary focus is on a temporary venous catheter-based therapy designed specifically for patients experiencing acute decompensated heart failure. By addressing critical needs within this medical field, Magenta Medical aims to improve patient outcomes through its advanced therapeutic technologies.

Tech Bureau

Series B in 2017
Tech Bureau provides cryptographic currency and Blockchain technology using exchange API to handle currency encryption.

Nayuta

Seed Round in 2017
The basic philosophy of IoM Creating a society where individuals are independent with fair" gave us a strong impact. They will combine IoT's technology and IoM's technology to realize an idea to create a better society.

NEW STANDARD

Venture Round in 2017
NEW STANDARD Inc. formerly known as TABI LABO Inc. provides advertising services. The company supports branding and marketing activities using media and video production; virtual reality (VR) content; and through events. It also does consulting work. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. formerly known as provides advertising services. The company supports branding and marketing activities using media and video production; virtual reality (VR) content; and through events. It also does consulting work. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Open8

Venture Round in 2017
Open8 Inc, founded in April 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in marketing services through smart devices. The company has developed a video editing cloud platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enable businesses to create promotional video content without requiring specialized knowledge. This platform facilitates the easy production and distribution of videos across various channels, making it accessible and cost-effective for users. In addition to its core offerings, Open8 plans to launch a native video advertising scheme on popular Japanese portal sites, @Cosme and Women Excite, enhancing its presence in the digital marketing landscape.

Unifa

Venture Round in 2017
UniFa is a developer of innovative healthcare solutions aimed at monitoring the physical and mental growth of kindergarteners. The company's primary offering, LookMee, incorporates artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technology to provide various services. Among these are the LookMee Nap Check, an IoT sensor designed to ensure the safety of children during naptime, and the LookMee thermometer, which continuously measures and monitors body temperature. Additionally, LookMee Photo serves as a communication and photo-sharing platform that collects data on children's activities in kindergarten, helping parents stay informed about their child's well-being. By providing these tools, UniFa enables guardians to receive regular updates regarding their children's development and health.

Aperza

Series A in 2017
Aperza Inc. is a Japanese company that develops and operates various online platforms for the manufacturing industry, aimed at enhancing information access, transactions, and communication. Established in 2016 and based in Yokohama, Aperza offers a range of services including an industrial portal, catalog download sites, and an e-commerce marketplace. The company also provides curation media and focused publications related to factory automation and IoT. Aperza is committed to supporting the manufacturing sector's evolution by helping companies engage with global markets and fostering startups that embrace new trends like Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. Through its initiatives, Aperza aims to stimulate growth in the manufacturing industry, addressing key barriers that hinder progress.

CAMPFIRE

Series A in 2017
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud funding platforms in Japan, offering a range of services designed to support diverse projects and initiatives. Its flagship platform, CAMPFIRE, enables users to confidently launch projects, while additional specialized services include GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related ventures, and FAAVO for regional initiatives. The company also operates polka, a crowdfunding application that facilitates fundraising among friends for personal events, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which focuses on financial services and loans. Gojo, another of its offerings, is a community wallet application that allows users to share funds with family and community members. Catering to individuals, creators, corporations, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, CAMPFIRE has successfully facilitated approximately 15,000 projects, raising around $70 million from over 700,000 contributors since its inception in 2011 in Tokyo, Japan.

Biopalette

Venture Round in 2017
Biopalette is a operator of a platform intended to offer gene-editing techniques. Bio Palette plans to develop our business in three fields, classified based on the type of cells targeted for genome editing.
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