JAFCO

Established in 1973, JAFCO is a prominent venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. With over $1 trillion committed to investment funds globally, it has facilitated over 1000 portfolio company IPOs. JAFCO supports entrepreneurs with financing and operational assistance across HR, marketing/sales, and back-office operations, focusing on innovative technologies and services worldwide.

Shozo Isaka

Partner

Tomotake Kitazawa

Partner

Taira Kobayashi

Principal

Ryukichi Miyabayashi Ph.D

Investment Executive

Keisuke Miyoshi

CEO, Partner and President

Past deals in Tokyo

Synspective

Series C in 2024
Synspective specializes in developing and operating small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing SAR data and remote monitoring services. It caters to urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, finance sectors, and government agencies.

CellFiber

Venture Round in 2023
CellFiber Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and sale of cell-laden soft materials. The company focuses on creating plug-and-play bio-manufacturing solutions using its proprietary CellFiber™ technology. This technology is designed to enhance yields and product quality, ensuring stability, predictability, reproducibility, and scalability for cell and gene therapy applications. By providing efficient cell mass production processes, CellFiber supports a wide range of applications from research to clinical use, ultimately lowering costs and development timelines.

ROUTE06

Series A in 2022
ROUTE06 is a software company that specializes in enterprise solutions and professional services. It provides digital technology, system infrastructure, and ongoing support to help clients launch and scale their digital operations. The company offers user experience design, system architecture, API development, data platform integration, and in-house development and website operations, as well as digital product planning and development. ROUTE06 emphasizes aligning technology with each client’s business goals and delivers end-to-end services from strategy through implementation and optimization, including data platform integration, DX consulting, and software as a service partnerships.

Vivid Garden

Series C in 2022
Vivid Garden Inc. is an agriculture company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. It operates as an online marketplace that connects producers with consumers and restaurants, enabling direct sales of farm products, ingredients, and flowers. The company manages several platforms, including Tabe Choku, which facilitates consumer-to-consumer sales of agricultural products, and Tabe Choku Pro, a specialized service for restaurants to order ingredients. Additionally, Vivid Garden offers Eat Chok, a platform designed to support farmers in delivering their products to office locations. Through these initiatives, Vivid Garden aims to streamline the distribution of fresh produce while enhancing access for both consumers and businesses.

BeaTrust

Series A in 2022
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2020, BeaTrust develops a collaboration platform that enables employees to discover colleagues' skills, interests, and experiences, fostering connections across departments and driving innovation.

OVice

Series A in 2021
oVice, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in creating virtual spaces for remote communication through its innovative platform. Founded in 2020, oVice enables users to engage in voice-centric interactions as avatars, fostering a more lifelike online collaboration experience. The platform emphasizes customization, allowing users to alter layouts, create lockable rooms, and add static objects, making it suitable for various uses such as remote offices, event venues, and academic conferences. The company was established by Sae Hyung Jung, who aimed to enhance connectivity among teams during the COVID pandemic. By providing a solution that enables clear and natural voice communication, oVice facilitates seamless networking and collaboration regardless of geographical distances.

Commune

Series A in 2021
Founded by University of Tokyo graduates in 2018, Commune is a software company that facilitates connections between businesses and customers. Its platform, launched in early 2019, supports community building and improves user engagement.

LegalForce

Series C in 2021
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

Vivid Garden

Series B in 2020
Vivid Garden Inc. is an agriculture company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. It operates as an online marketplace that connects producers with consumers and restaurants, enabling direct sales of farm products, ingredients, and flowers. The company manages several platforms, including Tabe Choku, which facilitates consumer-to-consumer sales of agricultural products, and Tabe Choku Pro, a specialized service for restaurants to order ingredients. Additionally, Vivid Garden offers Eat Chok, a platform designed to support farmers in delivering their products to office locations. Through these initiatives, Vivid Garden aims to streamline the distribution of fresh produce while enhancing access for both consumers and businesses.

LayerX

Venture Round in 2020
LayerX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in blockchain consulting and planning services. As a subsidiary of AnyPay Inc. and Gunosy Inc., LayerX promotes the digitization of business processes for large corporations and government agencies through innovative blockchain technology. The company offers a range of services, including technical consulting, empirical research, and a cryptocurrency mining platform. Additionally, LayerX creates reports based on various cases and the latest trends, enabling its clients to automate and manage a variety of tasks and processes effectively.

LPixel

Venture Round in 2020
LPixel is a Tokyo-based developer of life science image analysis software and cloud-enabled AI systems. The company offers an integrated platform for life science imaging that combines AI with traditional image processing to perform morphological analysis, automated cell counting, and automatic image classification, helping researchers detect anomalies in medical images. Its offerings include LPixel ImageJ Plugins, LP-exam for detecting image manipulations and plagiarism, and IMACEL, a cloud and AI-based image analysis system. LPixel also runs education programs for life science researchers and students. The company originated as a spin-out from the University of Tokyo and focuses on enabling efficient research through advanced image analysis tools.

LegalForce

Series B in 2020
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

Synspective

Series A in 2019
Synspective specializes in developing and operating small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing SAR data and remote monitoring services. It caters to urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, finance sectors, and government agencies.

Atama plus

Series A in 2019
Atama plus Inc. is an educational technology and SaaS startup based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing AI-driven personalized learning programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. By analyzing various data points, including learning history, proficiency levels, concentration levels, and tendencies to forget, Atama plus designs adaptive learning experiences tailored to individual student needs. This approach aims to help students acquire fundamental academic skills efficiently while also fostering their ability to apply these skills in real-world contexts.

Azoop

Series A in 2019
Azoop operates a vehicle trading platform and related services, enabling users to buy and sell used cars, trucks and forklifts online, with options for vehicle inspections and warranties to simplify transactions. The company also conducts auction planning and management and maintains activities in the antique business. In addition, it runs a trucking platform for the transportation sector, connecting shippers and carriers. The platform helps buyers obtain offers from multiple companies without emailing each company for quotes, facilitating purchases from unfamiliar suppliers while providing inspection and warranty options to reduce risk.

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 the screens of their smartphones and tablets, facilitating real-time sharing of gaming experiences. The platform enables users to engage with their audience through text chatting and viewer interaction, such as commenting and expressing appreciation with stars. While users can broadcast gameplay live to their followers, the platform currently does not save streams for later viewing. Mirrativ aims to innovate within the live gaming and advertising sectors, enhancing the overall gaming experience by allowing users to easily share and connect over exciting moments.

Synspective

Venture Round in 2018
Synspective specializes in developing and operating small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing SAR data and remote monitoring services. It caters to urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, finance sectors, and government agencies.

LegalForce

Seed Round in 2018
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

LPixel

Series A in 2018
LPixel is a Tokyo-based developer of life science image analysis software and cloud-enabled AI systems. The company offers an integrated platform for life science imaging that combines AI with traditional image processing to perform morphological analysis, automated cell counting, and automatic image classification, helping researchers detect anomalies in medical images. Its offerings include LPixel ImageJ Plugins, LP-exam for detecting image manipulations and plagiarism, and IMACEL, a cloud and AI-based image analysis system. LPixel also runs education programs for life science researchers and students. The company originated as a spin-out from the University of Tokyo and focuses on enabling efficient research through advanced image analysis tools.

Synspective

Venture Round in 2018
Synspective specializes in developing and operating small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing SAR data and remote monitoring services. It caters to urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, finance sectors, and government agencies.

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.

Open8

Venture Round in 2017
Open8 Inc is a Tokyo-based content technology company founded on April 10, 2015. It specializes in providing marketing services through smart devices and offers a suite of solutions including software as a service (SaaS), application programming interfaces (API), and machine learning as a service (MLaaS). Open8 has developed a video editing cloud platform designed to simplify the creation of video content for businesses, allowing users to produce promotional videos without the need for specialized knowledge. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform enables the efficient generation and distribution of various video materials across multiple platforms, helping businesses reduce costs and enhance their marketing efforts.

CAMPFIRE

Series A in 2017
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in planning, developing, and managing cloud funding platforms in Japan. It operates the largest crowdfunding platform in the country, known as CAMPFIRE, which supports individuals and creators in launching a variety of projects. In addition to its main platform, CAMPFIRE offers several specialized services, including GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related initiatives, and FAAVO for region-focused endeavors. The company also features polka, an application that facilitates fundraising for personal events among friends, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which provides financial services centered on loans. Another offering, Gojo, is a community wallet application designed for sharing funds among family and community members. Since its establishment in 2011, CAMPFIRE has catered to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, creators, companies, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, addressing a wide range of financial needs.

dely

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, dely specializes in designing and developing software applications, notably Kurashiru, a popular recipe video service. The company aims to impact the world through its innovative services.

Wacul

Series B in 2017
Wacul Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2010. The company specializes in web improvement consulting services and aims to simplify the decision-making processes for enterprises. Wacul leverages artificial intelligence to support digital transformation initiatives, offering a range of solutions that include a digital marketing platform and digital transformation consulting services. Through its innovative approach, Wacul assists businesses in enhancing their online presence and optimizing their digital strategies.

LPixel

Series A in 2016
LPixel is a Tokyo-based developer of life science image analysis software and cloud-enabled AI systems. The company offers an integrated platform for life science imaging that combines AI with traditional image processing to perform morphological analysis, automated cell counting, and automatic image classification, helping researchers detect anomalies in medical images. Its offerings include LPixel ImageJ Plugins, LP-exam for detecting image manipulations and plagiarism, and IMACEL, a cloud and AI-based image analysis system. LPixel also runs education programs for life science researchers and students. The company originated as a spin-out from the University of Tokyo and focuses on enabling efficient research through advanced image analysis tools.

A-zas

Venture Round in 2016
A-zas is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in providing marketing and promotional services to the pharmaceutical industry. The company offers a range of innovative tools designed to enhance sales productivity for pharmaceutical companies. Among its key services is Forecast-A1, which analyzes sales force automation and customer relationship management data. Additionally, A-zas provides 1GO1E, a platform that enhances communication skills for sales personnel through technology, and 1GO1E mapping, which profiles customers based on acquisition data and visually represents customer types on an accessible map. A-zas leverages advanced technology to convert human behavior into actionable data, enabling pharmaceutical companies to optimize their marketing strategies and improve overall sales effectiveness.

SQUEEZE

Series A in 2016
SQUEEZE Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing innovative solutions for the lodging business. Founded in 2014, SQUEEZE develops a range of software products aimed at enhancing the management of vacation rentals, hotels, and ryokans. Its offerings include Mister Suite, a comprehensive management system; SuiteBook, which facilitates operations for vacation and short-term rental properties; and Mister Suite Lab, a demand analysis tool that leverages market data for improved decision-making. Additionally, SQUEEZE provides the igloohome smart keybox, a Bluetooth-enabled device designed for secure key exchanges in various settings, and Minn, a hospitality technology platform that enhances guest accommodation experiences. The company focuses on streamlining operations for the hospitality industry, allowing operators to efficiently manage guest information and service requests while optimizing revenue.

Smiloops

Venture Round in 2016
Smiloops, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company focused on developing and operating information technology services, outsourcing solutions, and web consulting. The firm specializes in planning and implementing internet services and has created a chat-type job change recommendation application aimed at assisting professionals in finding new career opportunities. This platform allows users to efficiently search for jobs while providing expert guidance on career transitions, thereby facilitating easier job switching for its clients.

ChatWork

Series B in 2016
Chatwork is a group chat application aimed at enhancing communication and collaboration among global teams, ultimately boosting productivity. The platform offers a range of features, including secure messaging, video chat, task management, and file sharing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Chatwork has established itself as Asia's leading business chat app, serving over 200,000 companies across various industries. With a multilingual interface available in five languages, Chatwork caters to a diverse user base. The company operates with a workforce of 89 employees located in Tokyo, Osaka, and Taipei, and is also involved in peripheral services and new business development.

Jeplan

Corporate Round in 2016
Jeplan, Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in recycling technologies and systems aimed at promoting sustainable practices. Founded in January 2007 and based in Tokyo, it develops innovative solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs. The company utilizes proprietary chemical recycling technology to transform waste materials, such as food packaging and plastic PET bottles, into recycled polyethylene terephthalate (r-PET) resin and Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (r-BHET) resin. These recycled materials are then used in the manufacturing of various products, including PET bottles and textiles. In addition to its technological advancements, Jeplan is involved in promoting the recycling of used uniforms and offers consulting services to businesses looking to implement recycling initiatives. Through its efforts, Jeplan aims to enhance recycling efficiency and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Research and Innovation

Venture Round in 2015
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based market research company established in 2011, specializing in providing marketing research and information services through the Internet. The company offers a range of services, including barcode research, promotional programs, brand image association surveys, and consumer investigations. Its platforms, under the CODE and Mycomment brands, facilitate insights into consumer behavior, promotional effectiveness, and market trends. Research and Innovation serves diverse sectors such as food, beauty, retail, finance, and entertainment, helping clients understand consumer preferences and improve their strategies. By utilizing data analysis, the company empowers businesses to anticipate market trends and enhance revenue growth.

Open8

Seed Round in 2015
Open8 Inc is a Tokyo-based content technology company founded on April 10, 2015. It specializes in providing marketing services through smart devices and offers a suite of solutions including software as a service (SaaS), application programming interfaces (API), and machine learning as a service (MLaaS). Open8 has developed a video editing cloud platform designed to simplify the creation of video content for businesses, allowing users to produce promotional videos without the need for specialized knowledge. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform enables the efficient generation and distribution of various video materials across multiple platforms, helping businesses reduce costs and enhance their marketing efforts.

Photosynth

Series A in 2015
Photosynth is an information technology company that designs and operates cloud-based entrance and exit management systems and IoT-enabled smart locks for homes and businesses. It develops and provides Akerun Access Intelligence, a cloud-based authentication platform that enables personal authentication and security through edge devices connected to the cloud, serving both corporate and residential customers. The company also offers facility management services via Migakun, a BPaaS platform that coordinates gig workers to address labor shortages across various spaces. Through its IoT and cloud initiatives, Photosynth integrates physical access control with scalable authentication and workforce enablement.

TableCheck

Venture Round in 2015
TableCheck Inc, founded in 2011 and based in Chuo-ku, Japan, develops a mobile application that offers restaurant information and booking options. The company's software includes table management and customer relationship management features, enhancing guest engagement, reservations, and table utilization for restaurants worldwide. TableCheck analyzes restaurant data to create vibrant dining experiences and provides tools that enable seamless customer interactions from the moment of reservation.

Wacul

Series A in 2015
Wacul Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2010. The company specializes in web improvement consulting services and aims to simplify the decision-making processes for enterprises. Wacul leverages artificial intelligence to support digital transformation initiatives, offering a range of solutions that include a digital marketing platform and digital transformation consulting services. Through its innovative approach, Wacul assists businesses in enhancing their online presence and optimizing their digital strategies.

Media Active

Venture Round in 2015
MediaActive is a creative company based in Tokyo that specializes in developing applications for parenting and education. The company focuses on creating innovative child-rearing support applications for smartphones, including unique features such as a virtual character designed to engage children and facilitate communication between parents and their young ones. By leveraging apps and web technologies, MediaActive aims to set new standards in parenting support, helping parents nurture the mental intelligence of their children. The company is committed to continuously enhancing its services to better assist its customers.

Jorte

Venture Round in 2014
Jorte is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that develops a calendar and organizer application for smartphones and tablets. Founded in 2000, Jorte's application allows users to efficiently manage their schedules while offering customizable features such as wallpapers, icons, menus, and event calendars. By combining the simplicity of a traditional paper organizer with the convenience of digital technology, Jorte enables users to create diary entries with pictures, task lists, and various personalization options, enhancing both security and functionality. The application aims to meet the needs of users seeking an organized and visually appealing way to manage their time and tasks.

Locondo

Series C in 2014
Locondo is a Japanese e-commerce company, established in 2010 and based in Tokyo, specializing in the sale of shoes and fashion apparel through its mail-order website. The platform offers a diverse selection of products, including footwear, bags, and clothing for both men and women. In addition to its core e-commerce operations, Locondo focuses on developing logistical infrastructure and information technology solutions to enhance its service offerings. The company aims to integrate its online and physical store experiences, leveraging the assets gathered from its e-commerce site to create a comprehensive omni-channel platform for customers and brands.

Locondo

Series C in 2014
Locondo is a Japanese e-commerce company, established in 2010 and based in Tokyo, specializing in the sale of shoes and fashion apparel through its mail-order website. The platform offers a diverse selection of products, including footwear, bags, and clothing for both men and women. In addition to its core e-commerce operations, Locondo focuses on developing logistical infrastructure and information technology solutions to enhance its service offerings. The company aims to integrate its online and physical store experiences, leveraging the assets gathered from its e-commerce site to create a comprehensive omni-channel platform for customers and brands.

Jeplan

Venture Round in 2014
Jeplan, Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in recycling technologies and systems aimed at promoting sustainable practices. Founded in January 2007 and based in Tokyo, it develops innovative solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs. The company utilizes proprietary chemical recycling technology to transform waste materials, such as food packaging and plastic PET bottles, into recycled polyethylene terephthalate (r-PET) resin and Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (r-BHET) resin. These recycled materials are then used in the manufacturing of various products, including PET bottles and textiles. In addition to its technological advancements, Jeplan is involved in promoting the recycling of used uniforms and offers consulting services to businesses looking to implement recycling initiatives. Through its efforts, Jeplan aims to enhance recycling efficiency and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Research and Innovation

Venture Round in 2014
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based market research company established in 2011, specializing in providing marketing research and information services through the Internet. The company offers a range of services, including barcode research, promotional programs, brand image association surveys, and consumer investigations. Its platforms, under the CODE and Mycomment brands, facilitate insights into consumer behavior, promotional effectiveness, and market trends. Research and Innovation serves diverse sectors such as food, beauty, retail, finance, and entertainment, helping clients understand consumer preferences and improve their strategies. By utilizing data analysis, the company empowers businesses to anticipate market trends and enhance revenue growth.

au Commerce & Life

Venture Round in 2013
au Commerce & Life is an e-commerce company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on delivering unique experiences to customers through diverse commerce offerings. The company operates multiple platforms, including a comprehensive online shopping mall, a premium time sale platform, and a membership reservation service for high-end restaurants. By emphasizing both tangible products and experiential services, au Commerce & Life aims to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction, providing a broad range of options that cater to various consumer needs.

Star Festival

Venture Round in 2013
Star Festival Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates Gochikuru, an e-commerce platform focused on meal delivery services. Founded in 2009, the company assists restaurants in entering the ready-made meal and delivery market by managing all aspects of product development, sales channels, sales promotion, order acceptance, payment processing, and delivery logistics. Star Festival also leverages its manufacturing and distribution networks to provide comprehensive services for food service operations, including lunchbox delivery and catering, tailored for both private and business events. Through its platform, users can easily find and order meals that meet their specific needs.

Note

Series A in 2013
Note, Inc., formerly known as Piece of Cake, Inc., is a Japanese company founded in 2011 and based in Minato. It operates an online platform designed to help content creators publish various types of media, including text, images, and audio, over the internet. The platform facilitates updates for users, enabling them to stay informed with daily information while fostering a comfortable environment for both creators and readers to share and receive content pleasantly.

Aiming

Venture Round in 2012
Aiming Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the development and production of online games across various platforms, including PCs, smartphones, and home consoles. With a workforce of over 200 members, Aiming focuses on creating browser-based and social games, leveraging extensive industry experience among its core team. The company's portfolio features notable titles such as Browser Three Kingdoms, Sengoku IXA, and Hero Quest, demonstrating its expertise in the free-to-play model and game design. Aiming also distinguishes itself as one of the few Japanese studios to launch a 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with Blade Chronicle. As the gaming landscape evolves with the rise of mobile technology, Aiming aims to expand its reach and success in the global market, utilizing its accumulated knowledge and past achievements to navigate the interconnected digital environment.

Recruit Holdings

Venture Round in 2012
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. is a prominent global player in HR technology and business solutions, revolutionizing the employment landscape. Founded in Tokyo in 1960, the company operates across more than 60 countries and offers diverse HR matching platforms, including Indeed and Glassdoor, which serve both job seekers and employers. Recruit also extends its services to marketing solutions in Japan, aiding various sectors such as housing, beauty, travel, and dining through specialized matching platforms and cloud-based software for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's broad array of staffing services further strengthens its position in the global market, underscoring its commitment to driving societal and environmental progress through innovative hiring and marketing strategies.

Aiming

Series A in 2011
Aiming Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in the development and production of online games across various platforms, including PCs, smartphones, and home consoles. With a workforce of over 200 members, Aiming focuses on creating browser-based and social games, leveraging extensive industry experience among its core team. The company's portfolio features notable titles such as Browser Three Kingdoms, Sengoku IXA, and Hero Quest, demonstrating its expertise in the free-to-play model and game design. Aiming also distinguishes itself as one of the few Japanese studios to launch a 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with Blade Chronicle. As the gaming landscape evolves with the rise of mobile technology, Aiming aims to expand its reach and success in the global market, utilizing its accumulated knowledge and past achievements to navigate the interconnected digital environment.

au Commerce & Life

Venture Round in 2010
au Commerce & Life is an e-commerce company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on delivering unique experiences to customers through diverse commerce offerings. The company operates multiple platforms, including a comprehensive online shopping mall, a premium time sale platform, and a membership reservation service for high-end restaurants. By emphasizing both tangible products and experiential services, au Commerce & Life aims to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction, providing a broad range of options that cater to various consumer needs.

Nobot

Series A in 2010
Nobot Inc. is a mobile advertising company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in solutions for the mobile applications market. Founded in 2009, Nobot operates the AdMaker platform, which serves as an advertising network enabling developers to manage and switch between various ad networks and services. The company's offerings include several advertising formats, such as click-per-charge ads and incentive-based cost-per-install ads, catering to both developers and advertisers. Nobot has established partnerships with numerous ad networks globally, including notable players in the U.S. and Asia, and holds a significant share of the Japanese application ad-network market, ranking second after Google/Admob. Additionally, Nobot plans to expand its services with the upcoming launch of a social recommendation service for mobile applications, targeting markets in China, Korea, and other Asian countries.

Full Speed

Venture Round in 2005
Full Speed Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in internet marketing support services in Japan. Founded in 2001, it offers a comprehensive range of services, including search engine optimization (SEO), listing and affiliate advertising, display advertising, and social media advertising. The company operates through several segments: the Internet Advertising Agency segment focuses on listing advertising and search engine marketing, while the Ad Network segment provides integrated advertising network services. Additionally, Full Speed's Information Media segment is involved in the planning and creation of information sites and e-commerce platforms. The Creative segment offers website and banner creation services. The company also provides consulting services in SEO, social media operations, web architecture, and advertisement effect measurement, along with specialized services in healthcare marketing. Full Speed Inc. is a subsidiary of FreeBit Co., Ltd.

Enigmo

Venture Round in 2005
Enigmo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in online fashion retail through its platform, BUYMA.com. Founded in 2004, Enigmo offers a unique shopping experience characterized by its escrow payment system and a social shopping interface, allowing users to engage with fashion in a collaborative manner. The platform caters to an international audience, with users from over 50 countries, and focuses on fashion-related items. In addition to its core e-commerce operations, Enigmo develops various web services, including a smartphone application called "stulio," which enables users to share fashion-related photos. The company has also expanded its offerings to include marketing services, such as pressblog, which targets blog promotions.
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