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. specializes in the development and manufacturing of Japanese sake, offering a variety of products including craft sake, beer, and other alcoholic beverages. Founded in 2016 and based in Tsuruoka, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company markets its sake under the brands ORBIA, which includes SOL and LUNA, and FONIA, featuring SORRA and TERRA. Wakaze aims to provide high-quality sake at affordable prices, utilizing methods such as oak barrel aging and the incorporation of botanical ingredients and tea leaves in their brewing process. The company's products are available for online purchase, and it also offers a concierge service for sake, enhancing the consumer experience.

Now Do

Seed Round in 2021
Now Do is a company that specializes in developing platforms and management systems for soccer tournaments, alongside offering facility planning and consulting services. In addition to its focus on sports, the company addresses educational disparities by providing services that facilitate the operation of educational facilities. These services include matching support for instructors and users, as well as planning and consulting to enhance facility operations. By combining its expertise in both sports management and education, Now Do aims to create opportunities for individuals of all ages to pursue their goals and aspirations.

Minimal

Venture Round in 2021
Minimal specializes in the production and sale of bean-to-bar chocolate, focusing on high-quality cacao beans and handmade chocolate products. Their product range includes a variety of items such as chocolate rare cheesecake, chocolate bars, sweets, and chocolate sandwich cookies, as well as petite gifts. By offering these diverse chocolate options, Minimal aims to provide consumers with a unique sensory experience characterized by rich aromas and a subtle aftertaste. The company also engages in cacao tours, further enhancing consumer appreciation for their chocolate craftsmanship.

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., founded in 2013 and located in Fukuoka, Japan, specializes in online retail of women's clothing and accessories inspired by celebrity fashion. The company seeks to elevate Japanese brands to a global status, collaborating with local manufacturers to enhance its offerings. In addition to its core retail operations, Neworld manages the e-commerce platform "CRAFT STORE," which further supports its mission to promote Japanese craftsmanship and style on an international scale.

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 founded in 2016 that operates Naturacart, an online platform specializing in the sale of natural and organic products. The platform offers a diverse range of items, including wine, diapers, beauty care products, oils, spices, breads, dairy products, supplements, stationery, and toiletries. Cart enables consumers in Japan to access wellness products sourced from around the globe, catering to the growing demand for health-conscious and environmentally friendly options.

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 specializes in the development and sale of frozen foods specifically designed for infants. The company offers a variety of healthy meal options, including meat, fish, butter rolls, cake, porcini, and chicken fricassee. These products are intended to support the nutritional needs and eating habits of young children. Homeal's frozen meals are convenient for parents, allowing them to serve nutritious food to their infants simply by warming it. The meal packages are thoughtfully evaluated by dual-income families and are developed in consultation with registered dietitians, ensuring that they meet the dietary requirements of early childhood.

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, focused on enhancing healthy life expectancy by addressing invisible health risks through innovative light-based inspection technologies. The company specializes in the development of lipid-measuring instruments that enable the quantification of blood lipids non-invasively. By utilizing a unique mechanism that measures blood turbidity generated by dietary fat content, their devices allow patients to monitor their lipid levels simply by attaching a measuring device to the skin. This approach leverages advanced biological diagnostic technology, facilitating easy and accessible health assessments without the need for blood samples.

Atmoph

Series B in 2019
Atmoph Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in the development of Atmoph Window, a smart digital window that provides immersive experiences by displaying 4K videos and sounds of scenic locations from around the globe. This innovative product aims to transform the way individuals engage with nature and information at home, enhancing their quality of life. By offering a diverse selection of visual and auditory landscapes, Atmoph Window enables users to create a tranquil and enjoyable environment, effectively bringing the beauty of the outdoors into their living spaces.

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. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on developing software applications for robots. The company creates a range of solutions, including a content management system for robot applications, a social networking service that allows users to interact with robots, and a communication engine for robotic systems. Palsbots also offers IT consultancy services, helping clients integrate robots with existing services and systems, and assists in planning the introduction of robotic technologies. Through its innovative approach, Palsbots aims to lay the groundwork for a future where robots play a significant role in society, enhancing convenience and interaction for users.

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 that designs and manufactures the Sesame smart lock system, enabling users to secure and access their doors through smartphone applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Tokyo and Taipei, the company serves a diverse customer base across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, and Japan. The Sesame smart lock is easy to install and has expanded its applications beyond home use to include bike locks and integrated locks for doors and suitcases. CANDY HOUSE also offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model that supports business applications in retail, hospitality, and shared spaces, as well as an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) component that provides developers with tools to create their own applications. The company's growth has resulted in millions of Sesame users, reflecting a strong demand for innovative locking solutions that integrate artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (AIoT).

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 application that enhances interpersonal communication through an innovative concept involving a virtual pigeon. Users can connect to the OQTA platform via a dedicated smartphone application, which utilizes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for seamless operation. Once connected, users can activate the sound of a pigeon from anywhere by pressing a button on the app. This creative approach aims to facilitate connections between individuals by invoking a playful and engaging method of interaction.

SpeakBUDDY

Product Crowdfunding in 2017
SpeakBUDDY Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of mobile applications focused on English language learning. Established in May 2013, it operates the “SpeakBUDDY” app, which incorporates an AI voice recognition system, along with an online English coaching service known as “SpartaBUDDDY.” The platform offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes features such as pronunciation checking and scenario-based learning, available through a monthly subscription model. This approach aims to assist individuals, businesses, and educational institutions in enhancing their English communication skills and achieving fluency in a convenient manner. SpeakBUDDY has garnered recognition in the app market, with several of its language learning products achieving top rankings on the App Store.

Pan for You

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Pan For You Inc. is a bakery and frozen bread delivery company based in Kiryu, Japan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in delivering a variety of delicious breads from around the world using a unique freezing technology. By sourcing products from local bakeries, Pan For You ensures that its offerings are free from extra additives, allowing consumers to enjoy freshly baked bread at their convenience. The company's service caters to both individuals and offices, promoting a lifestyle where quality bakery items are readily accessible.

CODE Meee

Seed Round in 2017
CODE Meee Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in the production and marketing of scents. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including fragrance branding and product planning, tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals and businesses. CODE Meee provides a unique aroma subscription service that delivers personalized scents designed to enhance mental well-being and mood, helping customers reduce stress through carefully curated fragrances. By utilizing data to optimize scent selection, CODE Meee positions itself as a leader in the fragrance industry, focusing on both individual and corporate clients.

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 the design and development of mobile applications focused on English language learning. Established in May 2013, it operates the “SpeakBUDDY” app, which incorporates an AI voice recognition system, along with an online English coaching service known as “SpartaBUDDDY.” The platform offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes features such as pronunciation checking and scenario-based learning, available through a monthly subscription model. This approach aims to assist individuals, businesses, and educational institutions in enhancing their English communication skills and achieving fluency in a convenient manner. SpeakBUDDY has garnered recognition in the app market, with several of its language learning products achieving top rankings on the App Store.

Qrio

Seed Round in 2016
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to operate their locks using a smartphone application. The technology allows users to remotely control access by entering a password into the app, providing convenience and enhanced security. Qrio's smart locks can be installed on existing doors without the need for replacing traditional locks, facilitating seamless integration into various home environments. Additionally, the system includes features that allow users to share temporary access with family and friends through messaging platforms such as LINE and Facebook, further enhancing its usability for visitors.

Secual

Corporate Round in 2016
Secual, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling home security products. Founded in 2015, Secual offers a range of devices designed to detect break-ins through windows and doors, providing immediate notifications to users' smartphones. Their product lineup includes a gateway, sensors, and a smartphone application that alerts users to vibrations, shocks, and the opening and closing of entry points. The system is designed for easy installation, making it accessible to those without specialized knowledge, thus enhancing home security for a broader audience. Secual markets its products through franchised retail stores and its online platform, enabling customers to safeguard their homes easily and effectively.

Chikaku

Product Crowdfunding in 2015
Chikaku Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in manufacturing electronic devices designed to connect remote family members. Its primary product is a setup box that facilitates the seamless transfer of photos and videos taken with smartphones directly to a television. This device allows grandparents and other family members living far apart to easily view and engage with content shared by their loved ones, thereby enhancing family connections despite physical distance.

Secual

Corporate Round in 2015
Secual, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling home security products. Founded in 2015, Secual offers a range of devices designed to detect break-ins through windows and doors, providing immediate notifications to users' smartphones. Their product lineup includes a gateway, sensors, and a smartphone application that alerts users to vibrations, shocks, and the opening and closing of entry points. The system is designed for easy installation, making it accessible to those without specialized knowledge, thus enhancing home security for a broader audience. Secual markets its products through franchised retail stores and its online platform, enabling customers to safeguard their homes easily and effectively.

Qrio

Seed Round in 2015
Qrio is a manufacturer of smart door-lock systems that enable users to operate their locks using a smartphone application. The technology allows users to remotely control access by entering a password into the app, providing convenience and enhanced security. Qrio's smart locks can be installed on existing doors without the need for replacing traditional locks, facilitating seamless integration into various home environments. Additionally, the system includes features that allow users to share temporary access with family and friends through messaging platforms such as LINE and Facebook, further enhancing its usability for visitors.
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