Instalimb
Series B in 2025
Instalimb, Inc. is a pioneering company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development of low-cost 3D printed prosthetics and orthotics. Leveraging advanced 3D-CAD, 3D printing, and machine learning technologies, Instalimb aims to revolutionize the prosthetics industry by significantly reducing production costs and delivery times. The company utilizes an innovative algorithm that enhances design efficiency, allowing for the creation of customized prosthetic devices tailored to individual needs. This cutting-edge approach not only makes prosthetics more accessible to amputees but also represents a significant advancement in the field of assistive technology. As the world's first business dedicated to 3D printed prostheses, Instalimb is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals requiring these essential devices.
ARCS specializes in developing assisted reproductive medical devices using robotics and artificial intelligence technology.
Striemo is a Japanese company founded in 2021 that specializes in manufacturing and developing electric personal mobility vehicles. Based in Tokyo, Striemo focuses on creating vehicles designed to enhance rider safety and reduce accidents. Their products feature stability and self-balancing capabilities, along with patented stress-free balancing technology. This innovation allows riders to navigate various surfaces, including pavement, asphalt, dirt, or cobblestones, thereby improving the overall riding experience.
Qibitech
Venture Round in 2024
Qibitech is a technology company focused on developing advanced robotic solutions and remote control services. It has created HATS, a system that allows a human operator to remotely enhance the functionality of robots, thereby improving their flexibility and efficiency. In addition to HATS, Qibitech offers a platform for integrating operational data with business improvement systems. The company specializes in contract development, provides research reports on technological trends and patents, and offers technical consulting related to intelligent robots and Internet of Things systems. By leveraging its expertise, Qibitech aims to help customers address their specific challenges and enhance their operational capabilities.
Spectronix
Series E in 2024
Spectronix is a company dedicated to the development of innovative laser technologies and applications, specifically tailored for microprocessing and microfabrication. By focusing on advancements in laser technology, Spectronix aims to enhance manufacturing processes, offering faster processing speeds that vary according to the materials used. This efficiency allows manufacturers to achieve competitive pricing and reduced operational costs, positioning Spectronix as a key player in the laser technology sector.
Green Chemical
Seed Round in 2024
Green Chemical is a chemical manufacturing company specializing in reaction process development. It produces carbon-neutral chemical products, focusing on bioplastic raw materials derived from inedible biomass resources. The company's innovative catalysts and production technology transform sugar into hydroxymethylfurfural, a key aromatic compound used to create sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics.
UGO is a company focused on developing advanced avatar robots and a comprehensive platform for managing multiple robotic units. Its goal is to facilitate collaboration between humans and robots across various industries experiencing labor shortages, including security, inspection, manufacturing, nursing care, retail, and warehousing. The robots created by UGO are designed to perform detailed light tasks and are equipped with an artificial intelligence learning function, allowing them to operate in automatic mode under consistent conditions. This innovative approach enables clients to benefit from assisted services such as household support, equipment inspection, and warehouse security, thereby redefining the modern work environment.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, A10 Lab develops a mobile application that encourages users to build teams of five for mutual support in forming new habits. The app gamifies habit-building and fosters social accountability.
TriOrb is a technology company focused on the development of advanced robotic mobility solutions. It designs and engineers a unique movement system that features a ball-driven omnidirectional mechanism, enabling robots to navigate and transport various objects in manufacturing environments. This innovative technology enhances efficiency and safety on production lines by allowing multiple robots to work together cooperatively, thereby improving the transportation of items that cannot be handled by a single unit. Through its integration of software and hardware, TriOrb aims to provide manufacturers with effective robotic solutions that streamline operations and optimize productivity.
TriOrb is a technology company focused on the development of advanced robotic mobility solutions. It designs and engineers a unique movement system that features a ball-driven omnidirectional mechanism, enabling robots to navigate and transport various objects in manufacturing environments. This innovative technology enhances efficiency and safety on production lines by allowing multiple robots to work together cooperatively, thereby improving the transportation of items that cannot be handled by a single unit. Through its integration of software and hardware, TriOrb aims to provide manufacturers with effective robotic solutions that streamline operations and optimize productivity.
LexxPluss
Series A in 2023
LexxPluss develops automated transport robots for logistics warehouses. Their solution combines autonomous driving technology with guided mode navigation, ensuring accuracy even in challenging environments. The company focuses on cost-effectiveness, safety analysis, and user experience to enable efficient automation of labor-intensive tasks.
AGRIST develops agricultural harvest robots that automate crop harvesting, reducing manual labor. Founded in Japan in 2019, the company uses AI and sensor data to optimize cultivation management.
RT Corporation
Series C in 2022
RT Corporation is a Japanese company based in Chiyoda-ku, established in 2005, that focuses on the development and sale of robots and their components. The company offers a diverse range of products, including army-type robots and micro mouse robots, such as the CRANE-X7 and RIC90, as well as various service robots tailored to meet both domestic and international needs. In addition to manufacturing, RT Corporation provides services in robot development, hardware and software development, and contract manufacturing. With the growing demand for robotics fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence, RT Corporation aims to innovate and expand its offerings in the service robot sector.
Tsubame BHB
Series B in 2022
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. Founded in 2017, Tsubame focuses on commercializing ammonia synthesis through innovative electride catalyst technology, which allows for flexible production conditions. The company's systems are designed for small-scale plants, addressing critical environmental and food-related challenges while promoting a sustainable society. By enabling on-site ammonia production, Tsubame aims to reduce transportation and storage costs for its clients, contributing to more efficient resource management.
ElevationSpace
Seed Round in 2022
ElevationSpace is a space startup focused on on-orbit construction and transportation. The company develops platforms for space utilization and recovery, facilitating scientific research and experimentation in microgravity environments. By manufacturing small artificial satellites designed to return deliverables to Earth, ElevationSpace provides clients with essential services for conducting space experiments and advancing research activities. Their innovative approach aims to enhance the capabilities of space operations and broaden the applications of satellite technology.
3D Printing Corporation
Series B in 2021
3D Printing Corporation provides end-to-end 3D printing services from design to manufacturing and maintenance, and develops 3D printing technologies to integrate printing into existing manufacturing workflows. It offers consulting and printer selection services, along with manufacturing infrastructure solutions, to support customers and agencies, with a focus on enabling the Japanese manufacturing industry to overcome obstacles in 3D printing operations.
Menhera Technology
Seed Round in 2021
Menhera Technology Co., Ltd., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, specializes in developing web applications. Its flagship product is Menhera Senpai, a platform offering mental health care consulting services via chat functionality. This service enables users to engage with consultants for advice on matters such as love and confidence-building, operating exclusively for women.
Truss
Venture Round in 2020
Truss is a Tokyo-based company offering an online platform for comparing building materials. It maintains a comprehensive database of building material products handled by various manufacturers, facilitating informed selection of construction products.
Tsubame BHB
Funding Round in 2020
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. Founded in 2017, Tsubame focuses on commercializing ammonia synthesis through innovative electride catalyst technology, which allows for flexible production conditions. The company's systems are designed for small-scale plants, addressing critical environmental and food-related challenges while promoting a sustainable society. By enabling on-site ammonia production, Tsubame aims to reduce transportation and storage costs for its clients, contributing to more efficient resource management.
Medmain is a technology company that develops software for pathology diagnosis. It offers PidPort, an AI-driven platform for rapid pathology analysis and remote telepathology consultations, and Medteria, an online education portal for medical students. The cloud-based platform supports deep learning–driven screening, secure storage, and remote diagnostics to help medical institutions and professionals enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency and improve patient care. Founded in 2018 and based in Fukuoka, Japan, with offices in Tokyo and the United States, Medmain focuses on expanding access to expert pathology services through technology.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, Jij specializes in algorithm development and consulting. It leverages cutting-edge hardware and research methods like Ising machines and quantum annealing to develop optimization technologies for solving complex industrial problems that are traditionally difficult to compute.
Rapyuta Robotics
Series B in 2020
Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd. is a technology company founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Zurich, Switzerland, and India. The company specializes in developing cloud-connected multi-robotic systems primarily for security and inspection markets. Rapyuta Robotics offers a platform that enables businesses to deploy and manage various robotic solutions without requiring in-house expertise. By integrating robot hardware, software, sensor data, and applications in the cloud, the platform streamlines the management of robotic systems, allowing users to focus on their core business processes. This innovative approach leverages advanced control research and artificial intelligence technology to create a coordinated robotics ecosystem, reducing the complexity and risks associated with deploying and interfacing with robotic systems. With a workforce of about 90 employees, Rapyuta Robotics aims to make robotics more accessible and efficient for organizations across the globe.
Hibot
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2004, Hibot specializes in robotic platforms and related hardware and software solutions. The company provides robots for hazardous operations, infrastructure maintenance and inspection, and search & rescue missions.
3D Printing Corporation
Corporate Round in 2019
3D Printing Corporation provides end-to-end 3D printing services from design to manufacturing and maintenance, and develops 3D printing technologies to integrate printing into existing manufacturing workflows. It offers consulting and printer selection services, along with manufacturing infrastructure solutions, to support customers and agencies, with a focus on enabling the Japanese manufacturing industry to overcome obstacles in 3D printing operations.
Kosen Career
Venture Round in 2019
Technical college students and technical college graduates with advanced technologies and practical skills that are applicable globally.They will contribute to the development of the world by creating a more challenging environment for such technical college students.
Libry
Venture Round in 2019
Libry, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing an internet-based information management platform tailored for the education sector. The company focuses on digitizing teaching materials for schools and high school students, offering a platform that enhances the efficiency of self-study by transforming traditional textbooks and workbooks into digital formats compatible with computers and tablets. In addition to learning content distribution, Libry provides services for event planning aimed at university students and develops educational support software, all designed to facilitate smarter learning and improve educational outcomes.
Synspective
Series A in 2019
Synspective specializes in developing and operating small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing SAR data and remote monitoring services. It caters to urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, finance sectors, and government agencies.
Amanogi Space
Seed Round in 2018
Amanogi Space is a developer of a minimal star tracker intended to use satellite edge computing to leverage space data. Their star tracker uses deep machine learning and artificial intelligence to collect data, allowing users to begin analyzing the satellite data they have collected and obtaining the analysis conclusions. Through their track record of locating marine debris that has drifted ashore in the ocean, they will contribute to numerous studies and demonstration projects employing satellite photos in the future.
O2 Japan
Venture Round in 2018
O2 Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2004, that specializes in the manufacturing industry. The company partners with manufacturers to enhance value creation through various activities related to product development. O2 Inc. offers services that include strategy formulation, execution support for reforms, and technical consulting, aiming to assist clients in optimizing their manufacturing processes and improving overall efficiency. Through its comprehensive approach, O2 Inc. seeks to facilitate significant improvements in the operational capabilities of its clients.
KIYO Learning
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo in 2010, KIYO Learning specializes in planning, producing, selling, and operating educational content and services tailored for business professionals.
Tsukuruba
Venture Round in 2018
Tsukuruba Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in technology-driven property-related services. Founded in 2011 by Morakami Hiroki and Makihiro Nakamura, it operates an online brokerage platform called cowcamo, which focuses on the sale and resale of used and renovated properties. In addition to its real estate services, Tsukuruba offers Shared Workplace solutions, which encompass office search, design, and relocation consulting. The company also provides HEYSHA, a service offering office spaces tailored for startups, and co-ba, a subscription-based co-working office model. Furthermore, Tsukuruba fosters a creative community through its Creative Team, which includes engineers, designers, and architects, and operates tsukuruba studios, a space dedicated to innovative design experimentation.
Whomor
Venture Round in 2018
Whomor Inc. is a creative firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a range of services including illustration production, manga development, and content creation for social games. Whomor utilizes a crowdsourcing mechanism to meet the creative needs of its clients, allowing for the efficient production of game illustrations and other entertainment content. In addition to its core offerings, the company also engages in cartoon production, entertainment co-creation, and human resource resolution services, catering to various aspects of the creative industry.
XTIA Co., Ltd., established in 2002 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of high-precision measurement instruments and 3D scanners. The company's core technology, the patented optical frequency comb laser (Optocomb), enables non-contact, micrometer-precise detection of objects up to 78 meters away. Xtia's products cater to diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, and heavy industry, aiding in quality improvement, automated inspection, and digital and visual inspection applications. The company collaborates with major Japanese and international corporations to integrate its unique technology into their operations, enhancing automation, smart factory initiatives, and telecommunication advancements.
Truss
Venture Round in 2017
Truss is a Tokyo-based company offering an online platform for comparing building materials. It maintains a comprehensive database of building material products handled by various manufacturers, facilitating informed selection of construction products.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Floadia specializes in developing and licensing semiconductor intellectual property for embedded non-volatile memory solutions. With a team originating from Renesas, they offer low-power memory chips supporting IoT devices, automobiles, smartphones, and smart cards.
KIYO Learning
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo in 2010, KIYO Learning specializes in planning, producing, selling, and operating educational content and services tailored for business professionals.
2501
Corporate Round in 2017
2501 Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in virtual 3D interactive experiences, focusing on multi-viewpoint video generation. Founded on October 30, 2015, the company offers innovative visual experiences across various sectors, including sports, music, and combat sports. Its services include the creation of optimal angle replays for critical moments in events, enhancing the viewer's experience. Additionally, 2501 develops specialized software and applications for video shooting, editing, distribution, and analysis, alongside engaging in research and development of advanced imaging technologies.
Aroma Bit
Venture Round in 2017
Aroma Bit, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the development, production, and sales of electronic equipment and systems, with a focus on compact odor imaging sensors. The company aims to enhance the understanding and utility of scents by creating innovative products and services that digitize olfactory experiences. Aroma Bit's technology allows for the conversion of various odors into visualized patterns, enabling the collection of digital olfactory data. This capability assists businesses in detecting ingredients in food samples and aids care providers in identifying diseases across diverse applications. Through its pioneering approach, Aroma Bit seeks to elevate the significance of olfactory information in various sectors.