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 develops SaaS solutions that convert remote meetings into shareable knowledge bases.

LiveYourDreams

Venture Round in 2022
LiveYourDreams is a company that specializes in video media, robotics workshops, and artificial intelligence technology services. It focuses on enhancing productivity through innovative online operational solutions. The company's AI tools are designed to predict and analyze communications, allowing for the instant resolution of issues faced by sales teams. This capability helps organizations streamline their operations, saving both time and costs by reducing the need for intermediary tasks. LiveYourDreams aims to empower businesses to operate more efficiently by leveraging advanced technology.

DocoDoor

Venture Round in 2021
Docodoor Co., Ltd., founded in 2011 and based in Sanjo, Japan, specializes in web production and digital marketing services. The company is recognized for its expertise in search engine optimization, helping clients nationwide enhance their online visibility. Operating through a network of creative bases in Tokyo, Niigata, and Aomori, Docodoor employs an agency system known as DOKODO LICENSE to deliver comprehensive advertising planning and design services. In addition to its marketing capabilities, the company offers a no-code development platform that facilitates web promotion and application development, enabling businesses to streamline operations and access customer engagement insights effectively.

Hanowa

Seed Round in 2021
Hanowa operates a platform that connects freelance dental hygienists with dental clinics. It facilitates flexible work arrangements, allowing hygienists to take on additional hours and clinics to fill staffing gaps.

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 develops an AI-driven platform that facilitates global consensus-building. It gathers diverse opinions, stimulates discussions, structures ideas, and helps identify solutions to complex issues.

Tsunagu.AI

Seed Round in 2020
Tsunagu.AI is a Japanese company based in Chiyoda, founded in 2017, specializing in artificial intelligence-based software solutions for web development. Their primary product, Front-end.AI, is a low-code service designed to streamline website development by automating simple tasks and enabling users to understand design through the combination of multiple machine learning models, including deep learning. This allows web engineers to focus on more complex aspects of their work, enhancing overall efficiency in front-end development.

Roundz

Seed Round in 2020
Roundz, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in teleworking solutions, having been established in 2018. Its primary offering is a voice-connected virtual office tool designed to facilitate real-time communication among remote workers and office colleagues. This platform creates a secure environment for conversations without the need for cameras, streamlining interactions by automatically displaying the status of users based on their calendar schedules. In addition to its core product, Roundz also operates Shigotoba, a web media outlet focused on telework and remote work topics, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting modern work practices.

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 the development and operation of an e-commerce platform focused on producing and selling custom-made products. Their offerings include personalized calendars, towels, and various printed materials such as New Year's cards and greeting cards. Lestas aims to facilitate a future where individuals and businesses can effortlessly engage in custom ordering, thereby celebrating their uniqueness and enhancing their operational efficiency. The company has developed an automated system that streamlines the process from ordering to delivery, minimizing unnecessary tasks and allowing clients, particularly those in labor-intensive small and medium-sized enterprises, to focus on growth and marketing without the hassle of traditional ordering processes. Through this fully automated system and in-house customer relationship management, Lestas provides short delivery times and competitive pricing, ensuring profitability for its clients.

Baby Job

Seed Round in 2020
Baby Job is a child-care services company that supports early education and parental needs. It provides nursery school management and related child-rearing support to reduce worries and free time for children. Its offerings include nursery school diaper flat-rate services and nursery school operation support, helping centers run efficiently while ensuring consistent care. In addition, Baby Job operates a disposable diaper subscription service for childcare centers, streamlining supply and reducing administrative burden for educators and families. Through these services, the company aims to improve the experience of child rearing and contribute to a society in which every child-rearing effort feels supported and joyful.

GeoCreates

Venture Round in 2020
GeoCreates develops Software as a Service for architectural visualization using virtual reality. Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, it offers ToPolog, a SaaS tool that quantifies spatial experience in VR and enables cloud-based storage of VR experiences.

Replace

Venture Round in 2020
Replace, Inc. is a design company based in Osaka, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in landscape planning and design, as well as architectural and interior design. Replace offers a range of services that include lighting design and planning, along with the design and management of restaurant operations. Their expertise encompasses both the creative and operational aspects of design, ensuring comprehensive solutions for their clients.

WFrontier

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, WFrontier operates a community-based delivery platform that connects users with local shopping agents. The platform enables users to select products and schedule deliveries, while local crew members pick up and deliver items, providing businesses with shared shopping tools tailored to meet local needs.

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 Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in operating a promotional platform that connects product owners with distribution facilities for sampling or display purposes. This platform enables businesses to reach potential customers through word-of-mouth and social networking, enhancing their product visibility and accessibility. Additionally, Quatre offers shipping services to facilitate the transportation of products between owners and distribution facilities.

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 an education company specializing in esports. It offers English language courses tailored for esports enthusiasts, conversation classes, and a virtual training ground called 'esports gym'. The company facilitates learning through cloud coaching and e-learning platforms.

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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