Lead Capital Management

Lead Capital Management, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Yokohama, Japan, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ant Capital Partners. The firm focuses on investing in a diverse range of industries, primarily targeting companies located in Japan. Lead Capital is dedicated to fostering growth in its portfolio companies through strategic investments that align with its vision for innovation and development.

Tomoya Suzuki

General Partner

21 past transactions

Thinca

Venture Round in 2020
Thinca Co., Ltd. is an information technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2014. It specializes in the planning, development, and operation of cloud-based products, particularly in the area of Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) for hospitality and corporate communication solutions. Thinca offers a communication platform known as "KAICLOUD," which integrates telephone and fax services with computer systems. In addition to its core offerings, the company provides computer technology integration and consulting services to enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

ABCash

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of an online financial platform designed to offer advice on financial products such as insurance, mortgages, and investment products. The company's platform offers various courses for money management, enabling customers, especially women to effectively manage their savings.

tripla

Series C in 2019
Tripla, K.K. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing chat-based software tailored for foreign travelers in Japan. The company offers an artificial intelligence-driven chatbot service designed for the travel industry, including hotels, ryokans, and transportation services. Tripla's platform allows tourists to make reservations in their preferred language using various chat and voice applications. The company serves a diverse clientele, including hotels, car rental agencies, and other travel-related businesses. Its chatbot service not only reduces costs associated with daily inquiries but also provides multilingual support, benefiting from advanced AI capabilities and operator assistance. Additionally, Tripla has introduced a hotel reservation engine that features OTA price comparisons and automatic rate adjustments, which has enhanced in-house reservation rates and improved profitability for its clients.

bookee Japan

Seed Round in 2019
Bookee Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in financial education services. Established in 2018, it focuses on enhancing financial literacy among individuals through various training programs. These programs cover essential topics such as trading fundamentals and asset management, and are delivered through both face-to-face and online formats. In addition to its educational offerings, Bookee also provides financial consulting services, develops customized training curricula, and operates training studios. The company is involved in creating corporate training programs and engages in Internet media activities related to finance.

ABCash

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of an online financial platform designed to offer advice on financial products such as insurance, mortgages, and investment products. The company's platform offers various courses for money management, enabling customers, especially women to effectively manage their savings.

Thinca

Venture Round in 2019
Thinca Co., Ltd. is an information technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2014. It specializes in the planning, development, and operation of cloud-based products, particularly in the area of Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) for hospitality and corporate communication solutions. Thinca offers a communication platform known as "KAICLOUD," which integrates telephone and fax services with computer systems. In addition to its core offerings, the company provides computer technology integration and consulting services to enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

QD Laser

Series F in 2018
QD Laser, Inc. is a manufacturer of quantum dot semiconductor lasers and wafers, utilizing GaAs substrate for various applications in communications and industry. The company produces a range of products, including picosecond short-pulse DFB lasers for precision processing, current injection-type lasers in green, yellow-green, and orange for biological sciences, and quantum dot laser arrays for silicon optical circuits. Additionally, it offers broadband gain chips for ophthalmic testing equipment and retinal imaging laser eyewear. QD Laser's technology is applied in areas such as silicon photonics, sensing, and precision machining. The company serves a diverse clientele across telecommunications, manufacturing, medicine, and consumer products. Established in 2006, QD Laser is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan.

tripla

Venture Round in 2017
Tripla, K.K. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing chat-based software tailored for foreign travelers in Japan. The company offers an artificial intelligence-driven chatbot service designed for the travel industry, including hotels, ryokans, and transportation services. Tripla's platform allows tourists to make reservations in their preferred language using various chat and voice applications. The company serves a diverse clientele, including hotels, car rental agencies, and other travel-related businesses. Its chatbot service not only reduces costs associated with daily inquiries but also provides multilingual support, benefiting from advanced AI capabilities and operator assistance. Additionally, Tripla has introduced a hotel reservation engine that features OTA price comparisons and automatic rate adjustments, which has enhanced in-house reservation rates and improved profitability for its clients.

LifeRobotics

Series A in 2016
Through us it is, provides the development of co-robot to help people, People will contribute to the creation of new value.

LifeRobotics

Series A in 2015
Through us it is, provides the development of co-robot to help people, People will contribute to the creation of new value.

Emotion Intelligence

Series A in 2015
Emotion Intelligence, Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in cognitive emotional interaction design, focusing on analyzing unconscious and subconscious human behaviors to interpret emotional subtleties. Founded in 2011 and previously known as DoBoken, Inc., the company has developed a conversion improvement platform for e-commerce sites called ZenClerk. Utilizing principles from cognitive science and behavioral economics, Emotion Intelligence employs technology that perceives and predicts human emotional responses, facilitating bi-directional interactions between humans and machines. This innovative approach allows businesses to estimate emotional changes and improve customer engagement across various sectors. As of October 2019, Emotion Intelligence operates as a subsidiary of Appier Inc., enhancing its capabilities in the realm of emotional analytics and interaction design.

Miil

Series B in 2015
miil is a smartphone app that enables users to share photos of food they cook, ate, and want to eat. It is available for iOS and Android devices.

Talknote

Venture Round in 2013
Talknote Inc., founded in April 2010 by Haruo Koike and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a corporate communication platform designed to enhance workplace communication and employee engagement. The platform serves as a micro social communication service, offering features such as group communication, text messaging, and tools for managing business requests and deadlines. By revitalizing communication within organizations, Talknote aims to foster a lively work environment and improve employee satisfaction. The company gained initial recognition by showcasing its offerings at TechCrunch Tokyo-Camp shortly after its founding.

Locondo

Series B in 2013
Locondo is an e-commerce platform based in Japan, specializing in fashion and footwear. It operates an online store, Locondo.jp, where customers can browse and purchase a wide range of clothing and shoe options. The platform aims to provide a convenient shopping experience for consumers seeking trendy apparel and accessories. By focusing on the fashion segment, Locondo caters to diverse styles and preferences, making it a notable player in the Japanese online retail market.

Locondo

Series B in 2013
Locondo is an e-commerce platform based in Japan, specializing in fashion and footwear. It operates an online store, Locondo.jp, where customers can browse and purchase a wide range of clothing and shoe options. The platform aims to provide a convenient shopping experience for consumers seeking trendy apparel and accessories. By focusing on the fashion segment, Locondo caters to diverse styles and preferences, making it a notable player in the Japanese online retail market.

Sumally

Venture Round in 2012
Sumally Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides a community-driven platform for individuals to share their interests and possessions. Founded in 2010, Sumally allows users to catalog their wants and haves, enabling them to track ownership and availability of various items globally. The name "Sumally" reflects its mission to encompass a comprehensive collection of treasured objects, effectively serving as an online encyclopedia for users. Through its platform, Sumally facilitates connections among users, helping them discover who owns specific items, who desires them, and whether those items are for sale.

Ripplex

Venture Round in 2012
Ripplex Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing online services for managing contacts and photos. Founded in 2006, the company offers an online address book application that allows users to organize and import contact information, such as email addresses and phone numbers. Additionally, Ripplex features a photo management platform called guPix, which enables users to store and organize photos from digital cameras, smartphones, and memory cards. Through its innovative tools, Ripplex aims to streamline the organization of both personal contacts and digital photographs for its users.

Miil

Venture Round in 2012
miil is a smartphone app that enables users to share photos of food they cook, ate, and want to eat. It is available for iOS and Android devices.

Locondo

Series A in 2011
Locondo is an e-commerce platform based in Japan, specializing in fashion and footwear. It operates an online store, Locondo.jp, where customers can browse and purchase a wide range of clothing and shoe options. The platform aims to provide a convenient shopping experience for consumers seeking trendy apparel and accessories. By focusing on the fashion segment, Locondo caters to diverse styles and preferences, making it a notable player in the Japanese online retail market.

Locondo

Series A in 2011
Locondo is an e-commerce platform based in Japan, specializing in fashion and footwear. It operates an online store, Locondo.jp, where customers can browse and purchase a wide range of clothing and shoe options. The platform aims to provide a convenient shopping experience for consumers seeking trendy apparel and accessories. By focusing on the fashion segment, Locondo caters to diverse styles and preferences, making it a notable player in the Japanese online retail market.

Altplus

Seed Round in 2010
Altplus, Inc. is involved in the social game industry, focusing on the planning, development, and management of social games. The company specializes in creating engaging gaming experiences that cater to a broad audience, aiming to enhance social interaction through its products. By concentrating on both the development and strategic direction of these games, Altplus seeks to establish a strong presence in the competitive landscape of social gaming.
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