Japan startup support Association

Japan Startup Support Association, established in July 2016 and located in Osaka, is a venture capital firm and accelerator focused on supporting early-stage startups. The organization provides seed investments and mentoring to emerging companies across various sectors, including healthcare, internet of things, food technology, software as a service, artificial intelligence, environmental energy, financial technology, and educational technology. By nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship, Japan Startup Support Association aims to foster the growth of new businesses in Japan's dynamic startup ecosystem.

Oka Takahiro

Representative Director

22 past transactions

Meme

Seed Round in 2024
Meme is a finance app for parents and children to make money more familiar and simplifies the flow of money.

Tear Exo

Seed Round in 2023
Tear Exo is a biotechnology research company that produces and sells liquid biopsy using materials for molecular recognition.

Shabelab

Seed Round in 2022
Shabelab is a software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in transforming remote meetings into accessible knowledge bases for sharing. The company has developed a voice recognition AI tool that enables users to edit voice and video content using text. This innovative mechanism allows for the conversion of spoken language into written text, from which users can extract key information. Through a pay-as-you-go model, Shabelab facilitates the creation of concise video digests, empowering users to select and summarize important segments of their meetings efficiently.

LiveYourDreams

Venture Round in 2022
LiveYourDreams specializes in video media, robotics workshops, and artificial intelligence technology services. The company provides online operational solutions designed to enhance productivity by utilizing an AI tool that predicts and analyzes communications. This technology enables sales staff to address issues promptly, streamlining processes and reducing the need for intermediary tasks. As a result, businesses can save time and costs while improving overall efficiency.

DocoDoor

Venture Round in 2021
DocoDoor is a web production company that excels in search engine optimization and digital marketing. With a focus on application development and software product management, DocoDoor provides businesses with the tools needed for effective web promotion and customer engagement. The company operates through an agency system known as DOKODO LICENSE, serving clients across Japan from its creative bases in Tokyo, Niigata, and Aomori. By leveraging a no-code development platform, DocoDoor enables organizations to manage their operations efficiently while enhancing their online presence.

HANOWA

Seed Round in 2021
Hanowa operates a matching platform that connects freelance dental hygienists with dental clinics seeking temporary staff. This service caters to dental care professionals looking for flexible work opportunities, whether for side jobs, study purposes, or career transitions. By facilitating the connection between dental hygienists and clinics needing coverage for unavailable staff, Hanowa enhances workforce flexibility in the dental sector.

Zest

Venture Round in 2021
ZEST is an IT firm that offers consulting and management support services to its clients. It is based in Tokyo.

AgreeBit

Seed Round in 2021
AgreeBit is a provision of D-agree service and software for discussion and consensus building. They provide research and development of artificial intelligence programs. The AI ​​facilitator encourages activation of opinions and deepening discussions, and automatically structures remarks such as ideas, issues and problems.

Tsunagu.AI

Seed Round in 2020
Tsunagu.AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Chiyoda, Japan, focused on designing and developing an artificial intelligence-based software solution for front-end web development. Its primary product, Front-end.AI, is a low-code platform that streamlines the website development process by automating simple tasks. This software empowers web engineers to enhance their creativity by integrating and learning from multiple machine learning models, including deep learning techniques. Founded in 2017, Tsunagu.AI aims to optimize the coding workflow for website production, allowing users to focus on more complex and creative aspects of development.

Roundz

Seed Round in 2020
Roundz, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in solutions for telework and remote work. Founded in 2018, it offers a communication platform that facilitates real-time connections among office colleagues. Roundz provides a voice-connected virtual office tool that allows users to engage in conversations without the use of cameras, ensuring a secure virtual environment. The platform enhances communication efficiency by automatically displaying users' statuses based on their calendar schedules. Additionally, Roundz operates Shigotoba, a web media outlet focused on telework and remote work topics.

Meetscare

Venture Round in 2020
Meetscare provides correct information and supports the self-awareness of all people involved in care. The company provides a wealth of information to ensure optimal care and create a mechanism for the realization. Users can make a telephone consultation and web diagnosis and search for free information using the system. Meetscare was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in Arakawa, Tokyo.

Lestas

Series A in 2020
Lestas is a company that specializes in developing and operating an e-commerce platform focused on custom-made products. Their offerings include a personalized calendar factory, towel production, and printing services for New Year's cards and greeting cards. The company aims to simplify the custom order process, empowering both businesses and individuals by providing automated solutions that streamline ordering and delivery. By utilizing an in-house developed automation system and customer relationship management tools, Lestas caters to small lots with short delivery times at competitive prices. This approach allows clients, particularly those in labor-intensive and small to medium-sized enterprises, to efficiently market their products and grow their businesses without the burden of unnecessary tasks.

Baby Job

Seed Round in 2020
BABY JOB is a company that focuses on providing comprehensive child care support services. Its offerings include a flat-rate service for unlimited disposable diapers and assistance in finding suitable nursery schools for parents. By managing nursery school operations and providing child-rearing support, BABY JOB aims to alleviate the burdens faced by parents and nursery teachers. The company strives to create a nurturing environment where child-rearing is a joyful experience, thereby contributing to a society where parental concerns are minimized and children can thrive.

GeoCreates

Venture Round in 2020
GeoCreates, Inc. is a software development company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in virtual reality (VR) solutions for architectural design. Founded in 2012, the company has created the Toalog tool, a Software as a Service (SaaS) product that quantifies the spatial experience in VR environments. This innovative tool allows users to save VR experience videos directly in the cloud, independent of specific software or hardware. GeoCreates focuses on measuring and estimating eye tracking and brain waves to enhance visualization and spatial design. By providing insights into user perspectives and experiences, the company enables designers and developers to tailor environments that effectively meet user needs and boost engagement.

Replace

Venture Round in 2020
Replace, Inc. is a design company based in Osaka, Japan, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in various aspects of design, including landscape architecture, interior design, and lighting design and planning. Replace also offers services related to lighting control system design and sales. In addition to these services, the company focuses on planning, designing, and managing restaurant operations. Through its comprehensive approach to design and management, Replace aims to enhance both functional and aesthetic aspects of spaces.

WFrontier

Venture Round in 2020
WFrontier Inc., founded in April 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and operating a shopping agency platform. This platform addresses the shopping challenges faced by busy individuals, particularly those in the child-rearing generation, by providing a community-based delivery service. Users can select desired products, specify delivery dates and times, and make payments, while local crew members pick up and deliver the products to the designated locations. By facilitating this service, WFrontier aims to improve convenience and efficiency for customers who may struggle with time constraints due to childcare, work, or distance from shopping areas.

Meetscare

Seed Round in 2020
Meetscare provides correct information and supports the self-awareness of all people involved in care. The company provides a wealth of information to ensure optimal care and create a mechanism for the realization. Users can make a telephone consultation and web diagnosis and search for free information using the system. Meetscare was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in Arakawa, Tokyo.

quatre

Venture Round in 2020
Quatre is a marketing company that operates a promotion platform designed to connect manufacturers' products with suitable distribution channels. The platform allows manufacturers to register their products, which are then matched with motivated locations for sampling or display. This approach enables businesses to effectively reach their target audience through experiential marketing, leveraging word-of-mouth and social networking for enhanced product visibility and customer engagement. Quatre's services aim to facilitate meaningful connections between products and potential customers, ultimately driving brand awareness and product trial.

ASHITA-TEAM

Venture Round in 2020
ASHITA-TEAM Co., Ltd., established in 2008 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in a cloud-based personnel evaluation system that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate HR assessments. The company focuses on supporting work-style reform by providing a comprehensive service that includes analyzing a company's current state, developing evaluation systems, and implementing them within one to three months. With a track record of successfully introducing its solutions to over 1,300 companies, ASHITA-TEAM is recognized for its extensive operational support and user-friendly evaluation cloud platform. The company has also expanded its reach internationally with offices in Taiwan, Singapore, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, positioning itself for significant growth in the future.

ENT

Venture Round in 2020
ENT provides web content Planning, development, design, operation and management.

Gecipe

Venture Round in 2020
Gecipe is a metaverse education company that specializes in providing educational content within the realm of esports. The company offers a range of services, including esports English training, conversation practice, and cloud coaching, aimed at enhancing users' skills in the virtual gaming environment. Additionally, Gecipe operates esports gyms that facilitate e-learning and training, while also managing club activities such as member organization, scheduling, and matchmaking with opponents. Through these offerings, Gecipe enables users to access valuable educational resources and improve their performance in esports.

Next-Innovation

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