Makuake

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.

Nakayama Ryotaro

President and CEO

42 past transactions

Wakaze

Series A in 2021
Wakaze Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of craft sake and related products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tsuruoka, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company markets its sake under the brands ORBIA and FONIA. Wakaze focuses on producing high-quality, affordable sake that can be enjoyed with a variety of cuisines, utilizing unique brewing techniques such as oak barrel aging and the incorporation of botanical ingredients and tea leaves. The company also offers a concierge service for sake, enhancing customer engagement. Additionally, Wakaze provides an online platform for consumers to purchase its products, which include various alcoholic beverages and snacks.

Now Do

Seed Round in 2021
Now Do is a company that develops platforms and management systems specifically for soccer tournaments, offering a range of services that facilitate facility planning and technical support. In addition to its focus on sports, Now Do addresses educational disparities by providing educational services aimed at enhancing access and opportunities for learners. The company supports the development of operating systems for educational facilities and offers consulting services that assist in customer attraction and operational planning. Through these initiatives, Now Do aims to empower both children and adults in pursuing their ambitions, thereby contributing to the broader goal of education equity.

Minimal

Venture Round in 2021
Minimal is a producer of high-quality chocolate products that specializes in sourcing cacao beans and crafting handmade chocolates. The company's product line includes a variety of offerings such as chocolate rare cheesecake, chocolate bars, chocolate sandwich cookies, and assorted sweets, catering to consumers with a taste for specialty chocolate. Minimal emphasizes the quality of its ingredients, ensuring a distinctive aroma and a pleasant aftertaste in its confections. The company also provides cacao tours, enhancing consumer engagement and appreciation for the chocolate-making process.

Fracta Japan

Corporate Round in 2021
Fracta Japan specializes in branding and marketing communications services aimed at enhancing brand identity and support. The company focuses on brand development, particularly within the e-commerce sector, providing comprehensive assistance for new brand launches and operational development. Additionally, Fracta Japan strengthens and rebrands existing brands while facilitating digital transformation for its clients. Through its services, the company seeks to align brands with future cultural trends, thereby improving brand image and refining marketing strategies for its clientele.

ERA Timepieces

Product Crowdfunding in 2020
ERA Timepieces makes tourbillon watches and other haute complications accessible to all. The company's product, The ERA Prometheus tourbillon watch, raised nearly $1.1 million USD on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Today ERA watches are built with accessible haute complications containing minute repeaters, tourbillons, and wandering hours.

Neworld

Series B in 2020
Neworld, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in women's clothing and accessories inspired by celebrity fashion. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, the company seeks to elevate Japanese brands to a global status. Neworld collaborates with Japanese manufacturing companies to enhance its offerings, including the operation of the e-commerce platform "CRAFT STORE." With a focus on quality and style, Neworld aims to cater to fashion enthusiasts who appreciate Japanese design and craftsmanship.

SYRINX

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
SYRINX is an e-commerce company. They provide leather accessories, audio equipment, a thin wallet, minimal leather goods, a printable template, speakers, and amplifier.

Cart

Product Crowdfunding in 2020
Cart Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in the design and development of Naturacart, an online platform dedicated to the sale of natural and organic products. The platform offers a wide array of items, including wine, diapers, beauty care products, oils, spices, breads, dairy items, supplements, stationery, toiletries, and more. Cart provides consumers in Japan with access to wellness products sourced from around the globe, thereby enhancing the availability of natural and organic options in the market.

Simclear

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Simclear is a wholesaler and retailer of travel bags. They designed bags to fit various scenes, such as suits, as well as everyday life, sports, and outdoor activities. These bags continue to be used even in the new normal era, where various changes are shown.

Homeal

Product Crowdfunding in 2019
Homeal is a company focused on the development and sale of frozen foods specifically designed for infants. It offers a range of healthy meal options that include meat, fish, butter rolls, cake, porcini, and chicken fricassee. The company aims to support nutrition and healthy eating habits in early childhood, providing convenient meal packages that can be easily warmed for consumption. Homeal's offerings are evaluated by dual-income families and are developed with the guidance of registered dietitians to ensure they meet the nutritional needs of infants.

Hayama Colony

Corporate Round in 2019
Hayama-Colony is a clothing, accessories, ornaments and production such as fashion accessories, sales and import and export and the total import and export business.

ROA International

Angel Round in 2019
ROA International is a distributor of mobile and PC peripheral accessories. Their products include gadgets and small home appliances. Its products are also available on their website.

SYRINX

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
SYRINX is an e-commerce company. They provide leather accessories, audio equipment, a thin wallet, minimal leather goods, a printable template, speakers, and amplifier.

Medical Photonics

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Medical Photonics is a venture company affiliated with Hokkaido University that focuses on enhancing healthy life expectancy through innovative health monitoring solutions. The company specializes in developing lipid-measuring instruments that assess lipid levels in the blood non-invasively. Its products uniquely quantify blood turbidity, which is influenced by dietary fat content, using a light-based diagnostic technology. This approach allows patients to measure their blood health conveniently by simply attaching a measuring device to the skin, eliminating the need for blood collection. Through its advancements in light-based inspection equipment, Medical Photonics aims to manage invisible health risks and promote better health outcomes.

Atmoph

Series B in 2019
Atmoph Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in innovative home technology with its flagship product, Atmoph Window. This smart digital window transforms indoor spaces by displaying 4K-shot videos of stunning sceneries from around the world, accompanied by realistic sounds. By providing a visual and auditory connection to nature, Atmoph aims to enhance the quality of time spent at home, offering an immersive experience that promotes tranquility and enjoyment. The company's approach redefines how individuals interact with their living environments, making it possible to bring the beauty of the outside world indoors.

Sanmi Lab

Seed Round in 2019
Sanmi Lab is an online wine store that offers different types of wine according to taste, type, price range, origin, variety, and age.

NINE SUPPLY

Venture Round in 2019
NINE SUPPLY is a design product company based on the fusion of real products and digital and advanced manufacturing for urban consumers.

KabuK Style

Product Crowdfunding in 2019
KabuK Style Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in co-living and working spaces through innovative subscription plans. It develops and operates HafH, a subscription platform that allows subscribers to live in HafH facilities worldwide for a fixed monthly fee. The company's offerings include a blend of co-working spaces, accommodation facilities, and cafes, catering to the needs of modern professionals and travelers. Founded in Nagasaki City, KabuK Style also maintains an office in Tokyo, with aspirations to expand its services globally.

Libertad Japan

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Libertad Japan offers import and wholesale business of miscellaneous goods.

palsbots

Corporate Round in 2018
Palsbots Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2015, specializes in developing software applications for robots. The company creates content management systems, social networking platforms facilitating robot-human interaction, and communication engines for robots. Additionally, Palsbots offers IT consultancy services, aids in integrating robots with existing systems, and plans robot introductions. Their mission is to foster a future where robots coexist harmoniously with society through innovative applications and interactive services.

Libertad Japan

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Libertad Japan offers import and wholesale business of miscellaneous goods.

SYRINX

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
SYRINX is an e-commerce company. They provide leather accessories, audio equipment, a thin wallet, minimal leather goods, a printable template, speakers, and amplifier.

Libertad Japan

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Libertad Japan offers import and wholesale business of miscellaneous goods.

SYRINX

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
SYRINX is an e-commerce company. They provide leather accessories, audio equipment, a thin wallet, minimal leather goods, a printable template, speakers, and amplifier.

CANDY HOUSE

Product Crowdfunding in 2018
CANDY HOUSE, Inc. is a technology company focused on designing and manufacturing innovative smart lock solutions, prominently featuring its flagship product, Sesame. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Tokyo and Taipei, CANDY HOUSE enables users to lock and unlock their doors through smartphone applications, simplifying everyday access without the need for traditional keys. The Sesame system is easy to install and has expanded its applications to include bike locks and integrated locks for various environments. Catering to a global customer base across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, CANDY HOUSE has seen its user base grow to millions. Furthermore, the company offers SaaS products that enhance the functionality of smart locks for businesses, including retail, hospitality, and shared office spaces. CANDY HOUSE also provides developers with tools such as mobile app SDKs and cloud APIs to foster innovation in the smart lock industry, aligning with its vision of advancing the integration of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.

Libertad Japan

Venture Round in 2018
Libertad Japan offers import and wholesale business of miscellaneous goods.

Libertad Japan

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Libertad Japan offers import and wholesale business of miscellaneous goods.

SYRINX

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
SYRINX is an e-commerce company. They provide leather accessories, audio equipment, a thin wallet, minimal leather goods, a printable template, speakers, and amplifier.

SYRINX

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
SYRINX is an e-commerce company. They provide leather accessories, audio equipment, a thin wallet, minimal leather goods, a printable template, speakers, and amplifier.

Libertad Japan

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Libertad Japan offers import and wholesale business of miscellaneous goods.

Libertad Japan

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Libertad Japan offers import and wholesale business of miscellaneous goods.

OQTA

Corporate Round in 2017
OQTA, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in social networking services. The company has developed a unique platform that integrates a smartphone application with a Bluetooth-enabled device designed to simulate the sounds of pigeons. This innovative approach allows users to communicate with others in a playful manner by sending messages accompanied by pigeon sounds. The application provides a user-friendly interface, enabling easy connection to Wi-Fi or mobile networks for seamless operation. OQTA aims to create engaging and interactive experiences through its distinctive auditory messaging feature.

SpeakBUDDY

Product Crowdfunding in 2017
SpeakBUDDY Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing mobile applications focused on English language learning. Founded in May 2013, it offers the "SpeakBUDDY" app, which incorporates AI voice recognition technology to assist users in improving their communication skills. The company also provides an online English coaching service named "SpartaBUDDDY." SpeakBUDDY is dedicated to addressing the challenges of English language acquisition through innovative solutions, including personalized learning curriculums, pronunciation checking, and scenario-based learning. Its subscription-based model caters to individual users, corporations, and educational institutions, facilitating a seamless path to fluency in English and promoting multilingualism.

Pan for You

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Pan For You Inc. is a bakery and frozen bread delivery company founded in 2017 and based in Kiryu, Japan. The company specializes in providing freshly baked bread without extra additives, sourced from nearby bakeries. Utilizing unique freezing technology, Pan For You delivers a variety of delicious breads, allowing consumers to enjoy fresh bakery products at their convenience. By promoting a lifestyle centered around accessible, high-quality bread, Pan For You aims to enhance the everyday dining experience for its customers.

CODE Meee

Seed Round in 2017
CODE Meee Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is a comprehensive scent production company. It offers tailored scent solutions to both individuals and businesses, including optimal scent recommendations based on data analysis, fragrant product planning, and manufacturing services. The company operates a fragrance branding and marketing platform that provides personalized aroma subscriptions, focusing on mental health benefits such as stress reduction and mood enhancement.

Fine Trading Japan

Venture Round in 2017
Fine Trading provides LEDs, HIDs, audio, interiors, and electronic parts. They offer an Idling stop controller, smartphone holder, magnet-type USB charging, air mat, umbrella holder, silicon frame, and more products.

SpeakBUDDY

Product Crowdfunding in 2016
SpeakBUDDY Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing mobile applications focused on English language learning. Founded in May 2013, it offers the "SpeakBUDDY" app, which incorporates AI voice recognition technology to assist users in improving their communication skills. The company also provides an online English coaching service named "SpartaBUDDDY." SpeakBUDDY is dedicated to addressing the challenges of English language acquisition through innovative solutions, including personalized learning curriculums, pronunciation checking, and scenario-based learning. Its subscription-based model caters to individual users, corporations, and educational institutions, facilitating a seamless path to fluency in English and promoting multilingualism.

Qrio

Seed Round in 2016
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to operate their locks through a smartphone application. The company's innovative device allows users to control access to their homes by entering a password, facilitating remote locking and unlocking. This technology offers convenience and enhanced security by allowing users to share temporary access with family and friends via messaging platforms, such as LINE and Facebook. Qrio's system is designed to work with existing locks, eliminating the need for replacements while adapting to various door conditions.

Secual

Corporate Round in 2016
Secual, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling home security products along with related services. The company's offerings include devices that detect break-ins at homes and offices, sending alerts to users' smartphones. Key products are a gateway, sensors, and a smartphone application that notifies users of vibrations, shocks, and the opening or closing of windows and doors. These devices can also share real-time situations with family, friends, and co-workers. Secual's products are sold through franchised retail stores and an online portal, making home security accessible and easy to install without requiring specialized knowledge or complex procedures.

Chikaku

Product Crowdfunding in 2015
Chikaku Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in manufacturing electronic devices designed to facilitate family connections across distances. The company produces setup boxes that enable grandparents to easily view photos and videos taken with smartphones on their home televisions. By providing a simple solution for streaming content, Chikaku aims to enhance interactions between remote family members, allowing them to stay connected with their grandchildren and loved ones.

Secual

Corporate Round in 2015
Secual, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling home security products along with related services. The company's offerings include devices that detect break-ins at homes and offices, sending alerts to users' smartphones. Key products are a gateway, sensors, and a smartphone application that notifies users of vibrations, shocks, and the opening or closing of windows and doors. These devices can also share real-time situations with family, friends, and co-workers. Secual's products are sold through franchised retail stores and an online portal, making home security accessible and easy to install without requiring specialized knowledge or complex procedures.

Qrio

Seed Round in 2015
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to operate their locks through a smartphone application. The company's innovative device allows users to control access to their homes by entering a password, facilitating remote locking and unlocking. This technology offers convenience and enhanced security by allowing users to share temporary access with family and friends via messaging platforms, such as LINE and Facebook. Qrio's system is designed to work with existing locks, eliminating the need for replacements while adapting to various door conditions.
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