KSK Angel Fund

KSK Angel Fund is a venture capital firm based in San Diego, California, established in 2016. The firm specializes in providing insights into technology for service sectors and focuses its investments on a diverse range of industries, including blockchain, sports, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, robotics, and aerospace technologies. Through its strategic investments, KSK Angel Fund aims to support innovative companies and foster growth in emerging technological fields.

Akira Hachiya

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Piece

Seed Round in 2025
Piece is a platform for investing in rented properties, offering monthly rental income and long-term appreciation for everyone.

Buyandship

Series B in 2024
Buyandship is a cross-border eCommerce solution that offers global shipping and logistics services to consumers wanting to shop internationally. The company enables customers to obtain postal addresses in various countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Korea, Mainland China, and Taiwan, allowing them to purchase goods affordably from a broad range of markets. By consolidating, aggregating, and load-balancing shipments, Buyandship creates an efficient logistics experience that is often 30-50% cheaper than traditional carriers. The company connects fragmented logistics infrastructures to facilitate seamless shipping directly to consumers' doorsteps, eliminating geographical restrictions and price monopolies. Currently operating in nine countries and reaching over 1.5 million people monthly, Buyandship aims to provide a transparent system that allows both buyers and sellers to focus on products rather than shipping complexities.

Infobox

Seed Round in 2024
Infobox is a sales data platform designed to enhance sales strategies by providing comprehensive insights into potential customers and market dynamics. The platform collects and analyzes detailed information that is not readily available online, including the services utilized by companies, departmental budgets, and strategic measures under consideration. By leveraging this data, Infobox enables businesses to identify prospective customers effectively, optimize sales timing, and implement targeted sales activities. This approach aims to improve order acceptance rates and reduce lead times, ultimately supporting businesses in making informed decisions and driving sales growth.

OMTrade

Seed Round in 2023
OMTrade is a cryptocurrency copy trading platform that aims to make cryptocurrency copy trading more equitable, sustainable, and creative.

Lock On

Seed Round in 2023
Lock on is a transaction tracking and notification service that helps users perform on-chain analysis of 1billion wallet addresses.

Orangewood Labs

Venture Round in 2023
Orangewood Labs Inc., based in San Francisco, California, specializes in manufacturing and distributing customized furniture while also focusing on the development of robotic arms designed for small businesses. The company aims to democratize access to robotics by providing safe, user-friendly, and cost-effective solutions that address contemporary manufacturing challenges. Through its innovative approach, Orangewood Labs seeks to empower small enterprises with advanced technology that enhances productivity and efficiency in the furniture industry.

Piece

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Piece is a platform for investing in rented properties, offering monthly rental income and long-term appreciation for everyone.

Terra Motors

Venture Round in 2023
Terra Motors Corporation, established in 2010 and headquartered in Shibuya, Japan, specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling electric scooters and three-wheelers. The company also provides after-sales services, repairs, and maintenance through its extensive network of dealerships in Japan and various international markets, including India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Indonesia. Terra Motors is recognized for its innovative electric motorcycles, such as the SEED48, which offers impressive speed and efficiency. Initially focusing on the Southeast Asian market, Terra Motors has successfully captured a significant share of the electric motorcycle sector by leveraging IoT technology to enhance its mobility solutions.

Terminal

Seed Round in 2022
Terminal Africa operates a delivery aggregator platform that facilitates the efficient sending and receiving of products globally. By partnering with various local and international couriers, the company streamlines the delivery process. When a delivery request is made, Terminal Africa directs the information to the chosen courier of the sender or receiver, allowing for quick and reliable service. In addition to logistics, the company also focuses on providing eCommerce and payment solutions for entrepreneurs, ensuring a stress-free experience in managing their business needs.

Tippsy

Seed Round in 2022
Tippsy is an online e-commerce platform dedicated to promoting Japanese sake and enhancing the home drinking experience. The company features a diverse selection of over 200 sake bottles, accompanied by visual metrics that simplify the selection process for consumers. To encourage exploration of various brews, Tippsy also offers a monthly subscription service called the Tippsy Sake Box, which includes three mini bottles for customers to try. By democratizing access to a wide array of sake and providing essential information, Tippsy aims to elevate the perception of sake from a niche, inexpensive beverage typically enjoyed in restaurants to a sophisticated drink that reflects the rich culture and artistry of Japan.

ImaliPay

Seed Round in 2022
ImaliPay is a financial health platform tailored for freelancers and blue-collar gig workers, collaborating with various gig platforms to deliver essential financial products. The company focuses on creating a supportive ecosystem that allows gig workers to establish a safety net around their employment. By providing easy savings options and transparent financing solutions, ImaliPay aims to enhance the productivity and economic empowerment of these workers. Through its innovative approach, the platform seeks to improve the financial well-being of freelancers and gig workers, enabling them to better manage their finances and achieve greater financial health.

Callback

Seed Round in 2022
Callback is developing an innovative loyalty platform designed specifically for independent stores. The company has created a technology that utilizes NFC (Near Field Communication) readers, allowing users to share information effortlessly through stickers with a simple tap. This application enables the creation of custom NFC stickers that include various types of data, such as websites, social media profiles, contact information, and payment methods. Users can manage and disseminate this information to their friends and followers, offering rewards and access to exclusive content or online communities. By focusing on enhancing customer engagement and loyalty, Callback aims to empower independent retailers in a competitive market.

HelloMida

Pre Seed Round in 2022
HelloMida is a direct-to-consumer fashion commerce platform that focuses on providing an exceptional shopping experience for its customers. The company offers a diverse range of products that blend various fashion styles, including classic, elegant, modern, and trendy options. This variety allows consumers to find practical and suitable attire for everyday occasions, catering to diverse tastes and preferences in the fashion market.

Warashibe

Seed Round in 2021
Warashibe is involved in the development and operation of blockchain-related products, focusing on creating financial tools that streamline transactions. The company's primary offering is a financial task management tool that allows users to set fixed usage fees, effectively eliminating intermediaries in marketplaces. This innovation significantly reduces platform commissions and payment fees, facilitating transactions in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. By leveraging blockchain technology, Warashibe aims to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of financial interactions.

Manebi

Venture Round in 2021
Manebi Inc. is a career development support platform based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The company focuses on facilitating human transformation through its innovative recruitment and training solutions. Its platform includes features such as web interviews, e-learning, and online assessments, tailored particularly for the dispatch industry. Manebi aims to enhance the recruitment and education process for companies and educational institutions, providing tools for cloud certification and video learning. Through these offerings, the company seeks to streamline the training and recruitment process, supporting both individual career development and organizational growth.

RxAll

Seed Round in 2021
RxAll, Inc. is engaged in developing an artificial intelligence-based pharmacy platform that focuses on the authentication and distribution of pharmaceuticals in Africa. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, the company utilizes a deep learning hyperspectral Internet of Things (IoT) system for real-time drug authentication. Its platform employs a molecular sensor device along with a cloud database containing spectral signatures of various medicines, allowing for non-destructive verification prior to fulfilling pharmacy orders. This technology helps in identifying counterfeit drugs and provides pharmaceutical companies with timely information regarding product authenticity. By streamlining the process of delivering authenticated medicines to hospitals, pharmacies, and patients, RxAll aims to enhance access to high-quality medications while addressing the issue of drug counterfeiting.

Sky.Garden

Series A in 2021
Sky.Garden is an e-commerce platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, that facilitates online sales for businesses across Africa. Founded in 2015, it primarily serves informal traders, small and medium enterprises, and established businesses, enabling them to sell products to targeted audiences. The platform provides users with a comprehensive inventory management system, allowing them to upload products, set prices, and manage stock levels. Additionally, Sky.Garden automates payment reconciliation and offers local shipping and payment options, giving retailers greater control over their operations. Accessible through a mobile application, the platform aims to simplify the selling process for African retailers.

Mamo

Series A in 2021
Mamo is a fintech startup based in Dubai, UAE, specializing in payment and financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is the first fintech company licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to provide money services, enabling it to offer a diverse range of financial services. Mamo's flagship product, Mamo Business, serves as an alternative to traditional business banking, functioning as a financial operating system tailored to the needs of SMEs. The platform incorporates essential components such as payments, spend management, and analytics, facilitating efficient financial operations. Mamo's application allows businesses to accept payments in multiple currencies, issue virtual cards, manage expenses, and integrate with e-commerce platforms. Its customer base includes a variety of sectors, including B2B service providers, tourism, healthcare, wellness, and retail, helping to streamline financial processes and enhance analysis of spending habits.

WARPSPACE

Series A in 2021
WARPSPACE Inc. is a space technology company based in Tsukuba, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in the design and development of satellite modules and ground system instruments. The company provides communication infrastructure services tailored for low Earth orbit satellites, which include on-demand ground stations, intersatellite communication infrastructure, and portable ground station services. WARPSPACE originated from a satellite development project at the University of Tsukuba, where its team gained substantial experience over five years before establishing the company.

Abentry

Seed Round in 2021
Abentry is an advertising company that specializes in social networking services (SNS) and media advertising. It has developed a short movie SNS application aimed at assisting creators in producing minute-long music videos. The platform enables users to shoot, edit, and post videos across various genres, including singing, dance, and storytelling. Utilizing sound sources from well-known beat makers and artists, Abentry's application allows creators to craft short films that reflect their unique sensibilities using a smartphone.

Playco

Series A in 2020
Playco Global, Inc. is a gaming company that specializes in developing an instant-play gaming platform, enabling multiplayer experiences accessible to billions of users without the need for downloads. Founded in 2010 and based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Seoul, Playco has created a browser-based streaming game engine that allows users to enjoy advanced games across various gaming platforms. The company collaborates with a wide range of partners, from major tech and social media companies to emerging startups, to develop innovative gaming technologies. Playco's focus on seamless multiplayer interactions positions it as a leader in the evolution of social gaming.

Sports Bull

Venture Round in 2019
Sports Bull is an internet sports media management company that operates an online news platform focused on publishing sports-related articles. The platform collaborates with various sports media outlets to provide a wide array of content, including news articles and videos on current events in the sports world. This allows sports fans to stay informed about diverse sports topics and developments, ensuring they have access to up-to-date information on various events and scenarios within the sports industry.

AnyMind Group

Venture Round in 2019
AnyMind Group is a comprehensive commerce enablement company that offers interconnected software and services to facilitate various business operations, including brand building, manufacturing, e-commerce, marketing, logistics, and global expansion. Founded in Singapore in April 2016, the company aims to create a borderless business environment by bridging gaps between businesses and consumers, as well as across different industries and geographical boundaries. AnyMind Group has expanded its presence across 13 markets, including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, India, and the United Arab Emirates. The company also provides marketing support for enterprises, monetization solutions for publishers and creators, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) services.

Playground Japan

Angel Round in 2019
Playground Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing software for electronic ticketing systems. The company's flagship product, "Quick Ticket by MOALA," enables users to generate electronic tickets for various events efficiently. Additionally, Playground offers a connected stadium platform and provides consulting services to enhance the ticketing experience. By focusing on service development and consulting support, Playground aims to simplify electronic ticket management, allowing clients to connect seamlessly with their visitors.

Diverseas

Venture Round in 2019
Diverseas is a study abroad concierge service that provides consultation and support for the problems of studying abroad.

Financier

Seed Round in 2019
Financier is a Web3 platform that provides end-to-end support for the formation and expansion of token ecosystems.

Quantstamp

Seed Round in 2019
Quantstamp Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Dover, Delaware, specializes in blockchain security. The company offers comprehensive security services, including thorough audits, protocol testing, and vulnerability assessments, ensuring the reliability and integrity of blockchain ecosystems. Its software is designed to detect and respond to suspicious activities, conducting smart contract, off-chain, networking, and front-end audits to enhance the security of decentralized applications.

Asobica

Seed Round in 2018
Asobica, Inc. is a Japan-based company focused on the planning, development, and management of Internet businesses. It operates a platform called fever, which is designed to issue community coins and foster community engagement. Asobica aims to enhance user loyalty and corporate growth through innovative software solutions that offer features such as customer relationship management, customer analysis, and application programming interface integration. By leveraging technology and the power of the Internet, Asobica seeks to transform traditional industries and create engaging products that inspire enthusiasm and improve user experiences.

Agribuddy

Series A in 2018
Agribuddy Ltd. is an agricultural technology company based in Siem Reap, Cambodia, that offers a mobile application designed to support farmers by connecting them with agricultural traders and service providers. The application provides various features, including GPS-based area calculations, photo uploads for documentation, and a platform for asking questions and sharing experiences with other users. It serves a wide range of stakeholders, including small and large farmers, agricultural machinery operators, crop traders, suppliers, financial institutions, and research organizations. Agribuddy also focuses on enhancing agricultural productivity by offering financial support for irrigation systems, recommending crop changes, and assisting with monitoring growing cycles. By utilizing data analytics, the platform enables farmers to make informed decisions and adopt innovative farming practices, ultimately improving crop yields and income potential.

Bespo

Seed Round in 2018
Bespo is a mobile restaurant reservation application that enables users to book tables via LINE's messaging service. The company was established in 2018 to solve the problems of Japanese restaurants using the latest technology.

Ecbo cloak

Venture Round in 2018
Ecbo cloak is a sharing service that connects "persons who want to store luggage with shops with space to store luggage. Instead of coin lockers, you can pre-order places online online and store your luggage in the open space of stores of various types of business.

Dandy

Seed Round in 2018
Dandy is a live dating app that builts to solve the problem of immense time and effort required by existing online dating experiences. It allows USC students to virtually connect through instant messages, without needing to meet in person. The live dating app emulates raw human behavior, as it gives students a convenient way to connect, by addressing issues of unreliability and privacy on current dating apps

Indie Boost

Seed Round in 2018
With billions of $ lost on online ads due to ad blocker technology and millennials becoming harder and harder to reach we built a marketplace where brands can hire gamers to directly promote their product or brand to millions of viewers across the world.

Sukedachi

Venture Round in 2018
Sukedachi Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a mobile application aimed at the construction industry. The application connects construction sites with skilled craftsmen by allowing workers to receive notifications about job opportunities tailored to their pre-registered criteria, such as location and expertise. This service addresses the unique dynamics of the Japanese construction market, where workers often operate as both job seekers and small business owners. By facilitating direct communication between craftsmen and construction sites, Sukedachi effectively helps alleviate the chronic manpower shortages faced by constructors, enabling on-demand recruitment that meets their specific needs.

A.L.I.Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
A.L.I. Technologies is a developer of UAVs and manned aircraft, advancing the future of air mobility.

Oh My Glasses

Venture Round in 2018
Oh My Glasses TOKYO is a lifestyle brand specializing in high-quality eyewear crafted in Japan, offered at accessible prices. The company operates an e-commerce platform that allows customers to explore a selection of five eyeglasses at a time, facilitating a try-before-you-buy experience. This innovative approach includes a face shape diagnosis tool to help customers find handcrafted eyeglasses that suit their individual features. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and personalization, Oh My Glasses provides a convenient and engaging shopping experience for those seeking stylish and functional eyewear.

HRBrain

Series A in 2017
HRBrain, Inc. operates an online platform that delivers cloud-based human resource evaluation services. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers centralized management of human resource data, facilitating personal evaluations, organizational structure, and performance analysis. Its platform streamlines the management and assessment of employee goals, allowing businesses to set targets and evaluate performance efficiently. By visualizing and analyzing accumulated evaluation data, HRBrain enables companies and HR personnel to develop effective management strategies and measures, enhancing overall workforce management.

Makuake

Seed Round in 2017
Makuake, Inc. operates a crowdfunding platform in Japan that focuses on supporting new business development and product creation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company provides a range of services, including product display, sales, and human resource development. Makuake also features a shopping site that allows the general public to purchase developed products, effectively connecting creators and consumers. The platform emphasizes the use of research and development technology to facilitate innovative projects and foster entrepreneurship.

Makuake

Seed Round in 2016
Makuake, Inc. operates a crowdfunding platform in Japan that focuses on supporting new business development and product creation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company provides a range of services, including product display, sales, and human resource development. Makuake also features a shopping site that allows the general public to purchase developed products, effectively connecting creators and consumers. The platform emphasizes the use of research and development technology to facilitate innovative projects and foster entrepreneurship.

Life is Tech

Venture Round in 2016
Life is Tech, Inc. is an educational organization based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in IT boot camps for elementary and junior high school students. Founded on July 6, 2010, the company offers programs focused on mobile application development, game development, programming, and movie-making. The curriculum is designed to teach students the latest IT technologies and foster skills in creativity and design, aiming to empower them with the ability to create and innovate in the digital space. By engaging students in hands-on learning experiences, Life is Tech encourages a deep understanding of the "art of making" and equips them with valuable technical skills for the future.
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