Jafco

JAFCO, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a prominent venture capital firm that focuses on investing in a wide range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer services, and manufacturing. The firm engages in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage investments, as well as buyouts for growth-stage companies. With total capital commitments exceeding 1 trillion yen, JAFCO has successfully facilitated over 1,000 portfolio IPOs. Beyond financial investment, JAFCO serves as a vital partner for entrepreneurs, offering support in human resources, marketing, sales, and back-office operations to help realize their business visions. The firm is dedicated to fostering innovative technologies and services both in Japan and globally.

Tomotake Kitazawa

Partner

Taira Kobayashi Ph.D

Investment Executive

Keisuke Miyoshi

CEO, Partner and President

Past deals in Eastern Asia

Vark

Series C in 2023
Vark is a company that specializes in virtual reality technology, focusing on the production of virtual concert experiences. Established in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Vark has developed a platform that allows users to engage in live performances within a Metaverse environment. This innovative platform enables individuals to attend events at scheduled times, providing access to immersive entertainment content and opportunities to enjoy performances by various artists. Through its unique approach, Vark aims to enhance the way audiences experience live music events in a virtual setting.

Logomix

Seed Round in 2023
Logomix is a pioneering synthetic biology company. With its unprecedented genome engineering platform, Geno-Writing™, Logomix facilitates precise and Mb-scale manipulation of genomic sequences within human cells, leads the development of super-functionalized hypoimmune cells to address critical limitations in contemporary cell therapy approaches, and unlocks the potential with a TAM of solid tumors and 70,000 genetic diseases worth trillion of dollars.

Baseconnect

Series B in 2023
Baseconnect is a pioneering technology company that aims to revolutionize the way people access and interact with information.

TeraWatt Technology

Series B in 2022
TeraWatt Technology is a manufacturing company that produces lithium-ion batteries.

Acall

Series B in 2022
ACALL is the provider of a Smart Office platform that realizes a safe, secure, and comfortable work style anywhere. ACALL uses AI/IoT to automate, facilitate, and recommend experiences in various workspaces and can realize the best mix of office work and remote work, as well as freely design people's living and working environments.

double jump.tokyo

Series C in 2022
double jump.tokyo Is a blockchain game developer and NFT solution provider for large-scale enterprises in the gaming and entertainment sector.

Beatrust

Series A in 2022
BeaTrust Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a collaboration application aimed at enhancing employee connectivity within organizations. Founded in 2020, its platform enables employees to search for and discover colleagues' skills, experiences, and interests, fostering collaboration and innovation across departments. By facilitating connections among individuals with similar backgrounds and expertise, BeaTrust's application empowers users to work together effectively on projects, ultimately driving new value within the workplace.

Kyash

Series D in 2022
Kyash is a Japanese fintech startup offering consumer / business payment services. Kyash was founded on January 23, 2015, and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Ovice

Series A in 2021
oVice is a virtual spatial platform that allows people to gather in one place, move, talk, and collaborate freely as avatars. With the mission of maximizing effective online communication, oVice develops and provides lifelike features that offer users a close-to-reality interactive online experience. It features customization that can change the layout to match the theme of the user's usage, build lockable rooms, place down static objects, and more. It can be used as a remote office, an event venue, an academic conference hall, or even a space for parties. oVice was conceptualized by its founder, Sae Hyung Jung, as he strived to create a platform to reconnect his divided team through the COVID pandemic.

Commune

Series A in 2021
Commune Inc., founded in 2018 by three graduates from the University of Tokyo, is a company that focuses on enhancing customer success through community software. Launched in early 2019, its platform facilitates better engagement between companies and their customers. The software provides a co-creation marketing tool that helps businesses gather and utilize user insights effectively. By centralizing communication, Commune enables companies to interact with their users more easily, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both parties. In 2022, the company established its U.S. office in San Mateo to expand its reach and support its growing user base.

Thirdverse

Series B in 2021
Thirdverse is a web3 and virtual reality game studio that develops and operates multiplayer virtual reality games. The company combines the technology of blockchain to create an economic zone and a virtual world, enabling customers to experience seamless gameplay in a virtual environment. Thirdverse was founded in 2016 and is headquartered n Tokyo, Japan.

Canly

Venture Round in 2021
Canly is a cloud based system to reduce management & operating costs in a retail store along with being in the media & advertising business.

Clear

Venture Round in 2021
Clear Inc. is an IT corporation based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in web media services focused on the sake industry. Clear provides a comprehensive platform that offers insights into the sake market, including current trends, changes in liquor tax laws, and challenges related to overseas brewing. Their services also include presentations on events and innovative ideas for enhancing the sake business. By consolidating various information sources, Clear enables users to better understand both domestic and international aspects of the sake market.

Vark

Series B in 2021
Vark is a company that specializes in virtual reality technology, focusing on the production of virtual concert experiences. Established in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Vark has developed a platform that allows users to engage in live performances within a Metaverse environment. This innovative platform enables individuals to attend events at scheduled times, providing access to immersive entertainment content and opportunities to enjoy performances by various artists. Through its unique approach, Vark aims to enhance the way audiences experience live music events in a virtual setting.

REJECT

Series A in 2021
REJECT is an esports and entertainment organization that specializes in the management and operation of professional esports teams. Founded in 2018 and based in Minato, Japan, REJECT focuses on fostering communication and creativity within the esports community. The organization provides comprehensive team management services, which include the planning and execution of campaigns, events, and exhibitions. By combining esports with cultural elements, REJECT aims to enhance the domestic esports market and elevate players to national prominence, bridging gaps across various demographics and fostering inclusivity.

AGRIST

Series A in 2021
AGRIST Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2019 that specializes in agricultural technology, particularly in the development of automatic harvesting robots. These robots are designed to address the challenges posed by an aging farmer population and the consequent labor shortages in agriculture. By utilizing artificial intelligence, AGRIST's robots can efficiently harvest crops and fruits, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs for farmers, especially in greenhouse settings. In addition to its robotic solutions, the company also provides financing options for farmers to acquire these advanced technologies, further supporting the modernization of agricultural practices.

LegalForce

Series C in 2021
LegalForce is an AI-powered contract management platform that provides contract review support services. The company uses and combines natural language processing and other technologies to offer functions that include reviewing contracts according to the type of agreement and detecting clauses that may be omitted or risky in addition to preventing omissions and oversights helping legal professionals to strengthen the system and improve the quality and efficiency of legal operations. LegalForce was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Toyosu, Tokyo, Japan.

Alchemedicine

Series A in 2021
Alchemedicine is a the world in drug discovery with unique technologies and ideas Innovating new drug candidates for diseases with high unmet medical needs.

Jolly Good

Venture Round in 2021
Jolly Good incorporates medical and digital therapy VR technology that is intended to help medical and industrial applications. The company's technology has enabled the medical community and customers to maximize treatments and outcomes by developing high-precision AR and VR systems for development and medical training, long-term care training, and social skill training for developmental impairments.

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.

Rexev

Series A in 2020
REXEV offers a platform that combines energy management and mobility management. It aim to contribute to stable supply by using EV as a storage battery with eMMP and it to adjust the supply and demand of electricity. For inquiries, an online inquiry form is available on their website.

Pafin

Series A in 2020
Pafin, formerly known as Cryptact Ltd, is a technology company based in Shinjuku, Japan, that focuses on providing a comprehensive platform for individual investors in the cryptocurrency space. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in profit and loss calculation, tax assistance, and financial management tools tailored for cryptocurrency portfolios. By leveraging advanced technology, Pafin aims to enhance investment and asset management activities, offering users valuable insights and support for managing their virtual currency investments effectively.

Next Innovation

Venture Round in 2020
Next Innovation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Osaka. It specializes in telemedicine and online medical services, particularly focusing on providing an Internet-based platform that connects women with healthcare professionals to address menstrual and sexual health issues. In addition to its telemedicine offerings, the company develops and operates software solutions tailored for the healthcare industry, and it provides consulting services to medical institutions and long-term care facilities. As of October 2013, Next Innovation operates as a subsidiary of U-Next Co., Ltd.

Thirdverse

Series A in 2020
Thirdverse is a web3 and virtual reality game studio that develops and operates multiplayer virtual reality games. The company combines the technology of blockchain to create an economic zone and a virtual world, enabling customers to experience seamless gameplay in a virtual environment. Thirdverse was founded in 2016 and is headquartered n Tokyo, Japan.

Vivid Garden

Series B in 2020
Vivid Garden is an agriculture company that offers online direct sales and purchase of ingredients and flowers.

Acall

Series A in 2020
ACALL is the provider of a Smart Office platform that realizes a safe, secure, and comfortable work style anywhere. ACALL uses AI/IoT to automate, facilitate, and recommend experiences in various workspaces and can realize the best mix of office work and remote work, as well as freely design people's living and working environments.

Let

Venture Round in 2020
Let is a food technology company. The company administers the "Let" app, which allows you to buy non-standard items, closeout items, and goods with "translations" such as expiration dates. It is an app that connects food products that cannot be distributed through traditional distribution channels with those who wish to help reduce food waste by purchasing such products.

Rege Nephro

Series A in 2020
Rege Nephro Co., Ltd., established in 2019 and based in Kyoto, Japan, is a biotech company focused on the research, development, production, and marketing of therapeutics for renal diseases. The company leverages induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology, sourced from the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application at Kyoto University, to create innovative treatments for kidney, liver, and pancreas conditions. Rege Nephro develops drugs that utilize core seeds technology, which includes pluripotent stem cells capable of producing erythropoietin (EPO) and specific nephron progenitor cell markers. This approach aims to minimize the reliance on dialysis among patients with renal failure by offering effective therapeutic alternatives. Additionally, the company produces kidney organoids designed for nephrotoxicity screening, facilitating drug discovery in applied research.

LayerX

Venture Round in 2020
LayerX which promotes the digitization of business processes utilizing technologies such as blockchain technology.

GiftMall

Series A in 2020
GiftMall is an e-commerce platform specializing in gift experiences that change society. GiftMall creates irreplaceable moments by solving problems in the gift industry and providing highly innovative services. GiftMall promotes data-driven innovation through big data, AI technology, and collaborative creativity.

Alivexis

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, a spin-out venture from the University of Tokyo, is a leader in advanced image analysis software and systems tailored to life science research. With strong emphasis on integrating top-tier technologies to its services and strong dedication to maximize research efficiency. LPIXEL aims to bring innovation to the world of research.

Kyash

Series C in 2020
Kyash is a Japanese fintech startup offering consumer / business payment services. Kyash was founded on January 23, 2015, and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

LegalForce

Series B in 2020
LegalForce is an AI-powered contract management platform that provides contract review support services. The company uses and combines natural language processing and other technologies to offer functions that include reviewing contracts according to the type of agreement and detecting clauses that may be omitted or risky in addition to preventing omissions and oversights helping legal professionals to strengthen the system and improve the quality and efficiency of legal operations. LegalForce was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Toyosu, Tokyo, Japan.

Repro

Series C in 2020
Repro Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in mobile analytics solutions aimed at helping businesses convert and retain mobile users. Founded in 2014, Repro provides a platform that delivers insights into user behavior through detailed analytics and play-by-play videos. The company offers comprehensive application growth support, assisting clients in strategy planning, development, and in-app messaging to enhance conversion rates. By utilizing real-time data streaming and analytics, Repro enables businesses to optimize user communications across various channels, including push notifications, applications, websites, and email. This approach helps clients foster lasting customer relationships and create personalized, engaging experiences for their users.

Flywheel

Series A in 2020
Flywheel Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to streamline data management. The platform collects and analyzes various types of data, including inventory, logistics, and delivery information, enabling businesses to make informed decisions regarding advertising and site content. In addition to its core platform, Flywheel also provides consulting services focused on data and product development across multiple sectors, including retail, distribution, media, transportation, manufacturing, and finance.

Baseconnect

Series A in 2020
Baseconnect is a pioneering technology company that aims to revolutionize the way people access and interact with information.

Moon-X

Venture Round in 2020
MOON-X serves as a launch pad for brands through co-creation with communities and manufacturing partners. MOON-X's brand categories include baby and maternity, leather accessories, business goods, liquor, and men's and women's skincare.

Timebank

Series A in 2020
Time Bank is an application that allows you to experience a great deal with a little clearance time.

Let

Venture Round in 2020
Let is a food technology company. The company administers the "Let" app, which allows you to buy non-standard items, closeout items, and goods with "translations" such as expiration dates. It is an app that connects food products that cannot be distributed through traditional distribution channels with those who wish to help reduce food waste by purchasing such products.

TNAX Biopharma

Series A in 2019
TNAX Biopharma Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company located in Tsukuba City, Japan, focused on the research and development of antibody therapeutics. The company aims to address unmet medical needs for patients suffering from intractable diseases by creating innovative pharmaceutical drugs. TNAX Biopharma specializes in developing novel antibody therapeutics that target the interactions between immunoreceptors and their ligands, thereby enhancing treatment options and improving the quality of life for patients. Through its commitment to drug discovery innovation, the company seeks to provide effective therapies to patients worldwide.

Appier

Series D in 2019
Appier Inc. is a technology company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing artificial intelligence platforms designed to enhance customer engagement and facilitate data-driven decision-making for enterprises. Appier offers a suite of products, including Aideal, which helps businesses influence purchase decisions and shorten sales cycles; AIQUA, a proactive platform for customer engagement based on user behavior; AIXON, a data science platform that consolidates customer data for predictive analytics; and CrossX, an AI-powered advertising solution for optimizing campaign performance. The company serves around 1,000 global brands and agencies and has a presence in 14 markets across Asia, including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Sydney. Appier’s solutions allow businesses to leverage AI for improved targeting and customer retention, making it easier for them to operate in a cross-screen environment without needing extensive in-house AI expertise.

Karakuri

Venture Round in 2019
Karakuri Inc. is a technology company based in Shibuya, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence chatbots and language models designed to enhance customer interactions and support. The company's flagship product, also named Karakuri, serves as a business support tool for customer service and call centers, employing advanced natural language processing technology to automate responses to inquiries and manage frequently asked questions. Karakuri's platform addresses various corporate challenges by optimizing customer support processes, improving sales, and enhancing customer satisfaction while reducing operational costs. The company collaborates with organizations to incorporate AI solutions that leverage diverse data sources, ultimately aiming to make customer interactions more efficient and effective.

Timee

Venture Round in 2019
Timee is Japan's leading gig working platform.

dotData

Series A in 2019
DotData delivers an end-to-end data science automation for the enterprise. Its data science automation platform speeds time to value by accelerating, democratizing, and operationalizing the entire data science process through automation. Founded in 2018, dotData is a spin off of NEC Corporation, and is led by Dr. Ryohei Fujimaki, a data scientist, and the youngest research fellow ever appointed in the 119-year history of NEC.

TechMagic

Venture Round in 2019
TechMagic strives to ease and create a richer lifestyle by introducing AI and robotics into daily life. Its first project aims to solve this issue in the food industry, by implementing a cooking robot into kitchens of restaurants. TechMagic’s automatic cooking solution allows businesses to reduce labor costs.

Next-Innovation

Venture Round in 2019
Next-Innovation is a Consulting,Procurement brokerage of profitable real estate,Rental management and Life insurance agency.

Arithmer

Series B in 2019
Arithmer is an AI startup company that applies modern mathematics to introduce AI smart robot systems to various industries. Many of them are not just IT systems for business automation, but the implementation of advanced expertise that is difficult to inherit, and technology that cannot be realized by human hands. It is headquartered in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan.

Generosity

Venture Round in 2019
GENEROSITY is a brand experience studio that creates, connects, and expands brand-to-consumer and consumer-to-consumer experiences. It provides O2O marketing services, digital signage, advertising, and site development. It is made up of highly skilled engineers, highly creative creators, and a business team with diverse planning and decision-making abilities.

Aperza

Series B in 2019
Aperza's mission is to contribute to redesigning the manufacturing industry by eliminating three barriers in the industry which are the barrier of information, transaction and communication which most of companies and people often face in this industry. Manufacturing industry is Japanese core industry. We would like to contribute to the rebirth of this industry by those activities such as supporting those companies who challenges the global market and supporting those start-ups who tries brand-new industry trend such as Industry 4.0, smart factory or IoT. We believe that this lead to the increase of the people in this industry, and the growth of the industry eventually.

Synspective

Series A in 2019
Synspective provides SAR data and remote monitoring services to government agencies. Its satellite data technology utilizes and integrates data from satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. It provides various satellite services, including remote sensing and satellite imagery using small-sized SAR satellites that can measure human activity over a wide area on earth, regardless of time or weather.

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 is a Japanese fintech startup offering consumer / business payment services. Kyash was founded on January 23, 2015, and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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 Japan

Venture Round in 2019
Revive is a developer of a social platform to connect top athletes and fans. The company's application allows fan community to enjoy live streaming by athletes, daily posting, talk rooms, video chats and events, thereby enabling sports fans to follow and support their favorite athletes.

Stadium

Venture Round in 2019
Stadium is a company dedicated to enhancing the recruitment process through its employee management system. It provides an online platform that streamlines interviews and assessments, facilitating a more efficient connection between employers and job seekers. The services offered include sales support, business process outsourcing, and the development of web applications and systems. Stadium aims to simplify the hiring process, making it easier for employers to identify suitable candidates while assisting job seekers in finding the right opportunities. The company’s branding reflects a commitment to teamwork and determination, symbolizing its mission to leave a positive impact in the recruitment landscape.

Atama plus

Series A in 2019
atama plus is an Edtech and SaaS startup company that offers AI-based personalized learning programs for elementary, middle and high school students. Analyzing all data such as learning history, proficiency level, concentration level, oblivion tendency, the company provides adaptive and personalized learning program which enables students to acquire basic academic ability in the shortest possible time and to extend skill in society in the time that is increased. atama plus was founded on April 3, 2017, and is headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Azoop

Series A in 2019
Azoop operates a trucking platform for the transportation industry.

Chordia Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Chordia Therapeutics is a research and development type bioventure specializing in oncology field. The company has a mission of delivering new therapeutic drugs to patients as soon as possible in the area of ​​cancer with high unmet medical need.

Gaudiy

Venture Round in 2019
Gaudiy is involved in a fan-economy business based on blockchain technology. Gaudiy's product, Gaudiy Fanlink, is a Web3-era fan platform that maximizes fan heat by utilizing blockchain technology such as NFT and DID (distributed ID). Gaudiy offers an IP community system, that has the ability to record and accumulate cross-sectional fan activity data and build an ecosystem that accurately evaluates and returns fan contributions and enthusiasm.

Mirrativ

Venture Round in 2019
Mirrativ Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in mobile game streaming services. Its application allows users to live-stream content directly from their smartphones and tablets, enabling real-time sharing of gameplay experiences. The platform incorporates user interaction features similar to those of established live-streaming services, allowing viewers to comment and show appreciation for streams. Although current broadcasts are not saved for later viewing, the application facilitates seamless communication among users through texting and sharing of videos during streams. In addition to gaming, Mirrativ is also focused on developing a game distribution platform and exploring innovative advertising solutions within the live gaming space.

Biome

Seed Round in 2019
Biome Japan is a research center for animals and plants. They provide products that include biological information application development and operation, the provision of a biological information visualization system, and environmental consulting services. The company's application focuses on experienced management in remote surveying of living organisms, data processing, and databases.

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 provides SAR data and remote monitoring services to government agencies. Its satellite data technology utilizes and integrates data from satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. It provides various satellite services, including remote sensing and satellite imagery using small-sized SAR satellites that can measure human activity over a wide area on earth, regardless of time or weather.

LegalForce

Seed Round in 2018
LegalForce is an AI-powered contract management platform that provides contract review support services. The company uses and combines natural language processing and other technologies to offer functions that include reviewing contracts according to the type of agreement and detecting clauses that may be omitted or risky in addition to preventing omissions and oversights helping legal professionals to strengthen the system and improve the quality and efficiency of legal operations. LegalForce was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Toyosu, Tokyo, Japan.

TNAX Biopharma

Series A in 2018
TNAX Biopharma Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company located in Tsukuba City, Japan, focused on the research and development of antibody therapeutics. The company aims to address unmet medical needs for patients suffering from intractable diseases by creating innovative pharmaceutical drugs. TNAX Biopharma specializes in developing novel antibody therapeutics that target the interactions between immunoreceptors and their ligands, thereby enhancing treatment options and improving the quality of life for patients. Through its commitment to drug discovery innovation, the company seeks to provide effective therapies to patients worldwide.

SUGAR

Venture Round in 2018
SUGAR Inc., founded in June 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and developing a mobile application that facilitates live video streaming. The application serves as a platform for artists to connect with their fans through real-time video interactions, enhancing communication between talent and their audiences. It includes features such as video phone calls from celebrities and tools for makeup and face enhancements, allowing users to present a vibrant appearance during broadcasts. By bridging the gap between artists and fans, SUGAR aims to foster closer connections and enrich the experience of live interactions.

Holmes

Series A in 2018
Holmesis a cloud contract system to consistently carry out the creation, conclusion and management of contracts in the cloud.

Astroscale

Series D in 2018
Astroscale is one of the few companies in the world proposing to aid in the removal of orbital debris through the provision of end-of-life (EOL) and active debris removal (ADR) services. In addition to providing a technical solution, Astroscale is helping to define the business case for this service and is working with national space agencies, international institutions, non-profit organizations, insurance companies, and satellite operators to develop norms, regulations, and incentives that contribute to the responsible use of space.

LPIXEL

Series A in 2018
LPIXEL, a spin-out venture from the University of Tokyo, is a leader in advanced image analysis software and systems tailored to life science research. With strong emphasis on integrating top-tier technologies to its services and strong dedication to maximize research efficiency. LPIXEL aims to bring innovation to the world of research.

Linkers

Venture Round in 2018
Linkers is a technology matching platform specializing in business matchmaking services and research consulting, primarily targeting the manufacturing sector. The company utilizes its extensive network to facilitate interviews between businesses, enabling effective company-to-company connections. Linkers also offers a SaaS-type business matching system that enhances the efficiency of matchmaking operations by identifying potential issues among business partners and guiding them toward resolution. By visualizing feedback comments from companies that did not receive an interview, Linkers aims to foster new interactions that lead to innovative solutions and to increase productivity within the industrial system.

Karakuri

Venture Round in 2018
Karakuri Inc. is a technology company based in Shibuya, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence chatbots and language models designed to enhance customer interactions and support. The company's flagship product, also named Karakuri, serves as a business support tool for customer service and call centers, employing advanced natural language processing technology to automate responses to inquiries and manage frequently asked questions. Karakuri's platform addresses various corporate challenges by optimizing customer support processes, improving sales, and enhancing customer satisfaction while reducing operational costs. The company collaborates with organizations to incorporate AI solutions that leverage diverse data sources, ultimately aiming to make customer interactions more efficient and effective.

Medical Support

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

Finatext

Venture Round in 2018
Finatext provides cloud infrastructure and data analysis infrastructure for developing 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 fund's select platform; Invesgate, a mobile trading platform for stocks, forex, and funds; and Assetarrow, a mutual fund database.

i cubed systems

Venture Round in 2018
i cubed systems provides information technology-related solutions for mobile devices.

Gojo & Company

Series B in 2018
Gojo & Company, Inc. is an enabler of financial inclusion for unserved and underserved communities, investing in and partnering with financial service providers around the world. The company is headquartered in Tokyo and has group companies in 13 countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia & the Caucasus, and Africa. Gojo exists to create a world where everyone is able to overcome the circumstances of their birth and determine their own future. Our mission is to extend financial access to all people in developing countries.

SEQSENSE

Corporate Round in 2018
SEQSENSE develops autonomous mobile robots and related products.

Synspective

Venture Round in 2018
Synspective provides SAR data and remote monitoring services to government agencies. Its satellite data technology utilizes and integrates data from satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. It provides various satellite services, including remote sensing and satellite imagery using small-sized SAR satellites that can measure human activity over a wide area on earth, regardless of time or weather.

SUGAR

Venture Round in 2018
SUGAR Inc., founded in June 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and developing a mobile application that facilitates live video streaming. The application serves as a platform for artists to connect with their fans through real-time video interactions, enhancing communication between talent and their audiences. It includes features such as video phone calls from celebrities and tools for makeup and face enhancements, allowing users to present a vibrant appearance during broadcasts. By bridging the gap between artists and fans, SUGAR aims to foster closer connections and enrich the experience of live interactions.

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 is the leading conversational commerce company in Japan serving over 400 large domestic and multi-national enterprises. Our vision is to revolutionize how we do commerce and the overall engagement experience. We offer ZEALS Chatbot Commerce, a fully automated conversational engagement on messaging applications that services end customer like a human sales representative.

airCloset

Series C in 2017
And put a return for the voucher, please return from such collection and your local convenience store. Also, the clothes that you enjoyed so cleaning is unnecessary, if you send it out as it is put in a box OK!

Omicare

Venture Round in 2017
Omicare is the operator of a marriage matchmaking portal designed to list matchmaking events held across the country. In order to help consumers locate a suitable mate for themselves, their company's portal offers data on participants' ages, occupations, and hobbies across various places.

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.

Riverfield

Series B in 2017
Riverfield is a Japanese start-up that develops robotic technology for use in the healthcare sector. Jafco has invested in robotics before. Earlier this year, portfolio company Cyberdyne, a robot suit maker, raised $8

Tech Bureau

Series B in 2017
Tech Bureau is a developer of a cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers virtual currency investment services. The company provides a range of solutions, including a trading platform for cryptocurrencies and consulting for initial coin offerings (ICOs). In addition to facilitating the trading and exchange of digital currencies, Tech Bureau also offers private blockchain services, enabling Japanese companies to pursue ICO funding. Their use of exchange APIs supports the secure management of currency encryption, enhancing the overall integrity of transactions within the platform.

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.

Astroscale

Series C in 2017
Astroscale is one of the few companies in the world proposing to aid in the removal of orbital debris through the provision of end-of-life (EOL) and active debris removal (ADR) services. In addition to providing a technical solution, Astroscale is helping to define the business case for this service and is working with national space agencies, international institutions, non-profit organizations, insurance companies, and satellite operators to develop norms, regulations, and incentives that contribute to the responsible use of space.

New standard

Venture Round in 2017
New Standard Inc., originally known as TABI LABO Inc., is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in advertising services. The company focuses on branding and marketing activities, utilizing various media forms such as video production and virtual reality content, alongside organizing events. New Standard operates three distinct STUDIO businesses aimed at engaging millennials and addressing business challenges for companies and brands. With a strong emphasis on creating smartphone-specific content, the company aims to connect with a highly information-sensitive audience by blending real and digital experiences. Through its comprehensive promotional strategies, New Standard strives to deliver innovative ideas and solutions that resonate with modern lifestyles.

Unifa

Venture Round in 2017
UniFa is the developer of LookMee, an AI and IoT-powered healthcare solution for tracking kindergarteners' physical and mental growth. The system consists of LookMee Nap Check, an IoT sensor that aims to secure a baby's naptime; LookMee thermometer, which measures and monitors the baby's body temperature; and LookMee Photo, a communication and photo-sharing service that collects data from children at kindergarten to give parents a better idea of their child's well-being

Open8

Venture Round in 2017
Open8 Inc, founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in marketing services through innovative technology solutions. The company offers a cloud-based video editing platform designed to simplify the creation of video content for businesses, eliminating the need for specialized knowledge. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Open8 enables users to generate various types of promotional videos efficiently and cost-effectively. Its services include software as a service (SaaS), application programming interfaces (APIs), and machine learning as a service (MLaaS), catering to businesses looking to enhance their marketing efforts through smart device integration and streamlined content creation.

Aperza

Series A in 2017
Aperza's mission is to contribute to redesigning the manufacturing industry by eliminating three barriers in the industry which are the barrier of information, transaction and communication which most of companies and people often face in this industry. Manufacturing industry is Japanese core industry. We would like to contribute to the rebirth of this industry by those activities such as supporting those companies who challenges the global market and supporting those start-ups who tries brand-new industry trend such as Industry 4.0, smart factory or IoT. We believe that this lead to the increase of the people in this industry, and the growth of the industry eventually.

CAMPFIRE

Series A in 2017
Campfire engages in the planning, development, and operation of a crowd funding platform. They operate the largest cloud funding platform in Japan [CAMPFIRE (campfire)], which supports "whoever wants to start something." The fee is 5% of the domestic level, and about 15,000 projects have collected about $70million in total from over 700,000 people.

Biopalette

Venture Round in 2017
Biopalette is a company focused on developing advanced gene-editing techniques aimed at creating innovative therapies. The business operates a platform that combines genome editing and microbiome engineering, allowing for the cultivation of bacteria through targeted genome modifications. This technology enables scientists to explore and test various applications in gene editing, specifically tailored to different types of cells. Biopalette's approach positions it at the intersection of genetics and microbiome science, facilitating breakthroughs in therapeutic development.

Finatext

Corporate Round in 2017
Finatext provides cloud infrastructure and data analysis infrastructure for developing 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 fund's select platform; Invesgate, a mobile trading platform for stocks, forex, and funds; and Assetarrow, a mutual fund database.

STiLy Japan

Venture Round in 2017
STiLy Japan specializes in the development and operation of a stock fundamentals analysis tool aimed at individual investors. This tool offers insights and guidance on long-term equity investments and stock management. By providing a week-long free trial, STiLy enables users to access in-depth analysis that assists them in making informed decisions about stock selection. The company's focus on empowering individual investors with essential information reflects its commitment to enhancing investment strategies.

SEQSENSE

Corporate Round in 2017
SEQSENSE develops autonomous mobile robots and related products.
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