Mistletoe

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kanazawa, Japan, Mistletoe is a venture capital firm that invests primarily in startups focused on education, software, and support sectors. It also facilitates learning opportunities for entrepreneurs and supports startup communities.

Wayne Loo

Director

92 past transactions

Aquaria

Venture Round in 2024
Aquaria provides solutions to secure access to clean water. The organization adapts its approaches based on the needs of these communities. It addresses water-related challenges through various methods.

Funderbeam

Venture Round in 2023
Funderbeam is a platform connecting companies seeking investment with potential investors, facilitating equity stake transactions. Founded in 2013, it offers services including funding management, legal support, and investor networking.

Uluu

Seed Round in 2022
Uluu is a manufacturer of innovative seaweed-based materials designed to replace traditional plastics and actively benefit the environment. The company's carbon-negative and home compostable polymers are versatile and sustainable alternatives that can be utilized across various applications, including fashion, furniture, packaging, consumer electronics, and automotive interiors. Uluu's products are lightweight, waterproof, and biocompatible, making them suitable for a wide range of uses such as textiles, films, foams, coatings, and 3D printing filaments. By providing these eco-friendly solutions, Uluu aims to reduce global pollution and transform the market for plastic materials, enabling customers to decrease their reliance on conventional plastics and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Craft Health

Venture Round in 2022
Craft Health develops printable formulations for controlled release and a specialized 3D printing platform for drug delivery. Using paste extrusion, ingredients can be incorporated without significant heating or UV curing, enabling gentler manufacturing and improved molecule deliverability. The company serves pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, offering capabilities across research, development and manufacturing to tailor drug delivery with customizable, 3D-printed formulations.

Wassha

Series C in 2022
Wassha Inc. is a provider of renewable energy solutions focused on off-grid areas, primarily in emerging markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with a branch office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the company specializes in renting devices and offering charging services through its network of kiosks powered by clean energy. Utilizing Internet of Things technology, Wassha enables remote management and monitoring of operations, allowing for real-time tracking of transactions, customer data, and power generation. This innovative approach not only facilitates the growth of local businesses but also supports community development in regions lacking access to electricity. Wassha actively seeks business partners to expand its reach and impact in off-grid communities.

BitDegree

Seed Round in 2022
BitDegree is a gamified platform that enables users to learn about Web3 technologies, cryptocurrency, and blockchain while earning rewards such as tokens, stablecoins, NFTs, and merchandise. Users complete interactive tasks called Missions within set time limits to unlock these prizes and earn special points called Bits. The platform offers comprehensive learning resources and encourages user engagement through features like creating custom Missions or forming communities called Guilds.

Novoloop

Series A in 2022
Novoloop is an upcycling company focused on transforming plastic waste into high-performance materials through a circular approach. The company advances Lifecycling, a process that converts hard-to-recycle plastics into materials molecularly identical to conventional products, unlocking value from plastics that have little use today. By chemically modifying post-consumer polyethylene, Novoloop creates building blocks for thermoplastic polyurethane and other performance materials, enabling brands to meet sustainability goals while preserving material quality. The approach supports a circular economy by turning waste into market-ready materials with broad applicability across industries, reducing landfill waste and providing scalable, durable alternatives for manufacturers.

Alora

Seed Round in 2022
Alora is a pioneering ocean agriculture company that genetically fortifies crops to thrive in marine environments. Their innovative platform mimics natural processes, optimizing spatial design and utilizing hydroponics to mitigate wave motion. By drawing nutrients directly from saltwater, Alora's approach increases yield and reduces freshwater use, promoting sustainable and efficient farming.

BeTRITON

Pre Seed Round in 2022
BeTRITON is a company that specializes in developing an innovative amphibious camper-trike, designed to provide a unique outdoor experience. This three-wheeled vehicle allows users to travel seamlessly over both land and water, making it ideal for long-distance adventures or weekend getaways in nature. Accommodating two individuals, the BeTRITON camper-trike combines the functionalities of a boat and a bicycle, enabling customers to explore diverse environments while enjoying the freedom of camping. The company's focus on sustainability enhances its appeal to outdoor enthusiasts seeking environmentally friendly travel solutions.

Insect Feed Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Insect Feed Technologies is a Singaporean company specializing in the upcycling of organic food waste through the use of Black Soldier Flies. The company focuses on converting these waste streams into insect protein, which serves as a sustainable and cost-effective source of nutrition for the aquafeed industry and pet food. In addition to insect protein, Insect Feed Technologies produces insect oil suitable for biodiesel and insect frass, a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer for agricultural use. By optimizing and controlling this conversion process, the company aims to provide a reliable and environmentally friendly alternative for animal feed and agricultural inputs.

Ninjacart

Series D in 2021
Ninjacart operates an online business-to-business platform in India that connects farmers, manufacturers, and brands with retailers and restaurants to streamline the fresh produce supply chain. The platform enables direct sourcing of fruits and vegetables from farmers to merchants, leveraging data-driven infrastructure and networks to meet store-specific needs through local managers, resulting in faster, more cost-effective procurement. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company focuses on creating a lean, connected distribution model that improves efficiency for retailers and reduces intermediaries in the supply chain.

Whizz Mobility

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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Novoloop

Series A in 2021
Novoloop is an upcycling company focused on transforming plastic waste into high-performance materials through a circular approach. The company advances Lifecycling, a process that converts hard-to-recycle plastics into materials molecularly identical to conventional products, unlocking value from plastics that have little use today. By chemically modifying post-consumer polyethylene, Novoloop creates building blocks for thermoplastic polyurethane and other performance materials, enabling brands to meet sustainability goals while preserving material quality. The approach supports a circular economy by turning waste into market-ready materials with broad applicability across industries, reducing landfill waste and providing scalable, durable alternatives for manufacturers.

The bina School

Seed Round in 2021
Bina is an innovative online education platform focused on primary education, designed to provide a tailored learning experience for children. Utilizing a tech-infused pedagogy, bina offers a comprehensive curriculum delivered by master teachers, ensuring small class sizes for personalized attention. The platform combines synchronous live lessons with hands-on offline activities, allowing for flexible learning schedules that cater to individual needs. Bina's services are marketed directly to parents, aiming for cost-effective development and brand recognition. Additionally, the company plans to license its methodology, accreditation, and teacher training globally to school systems and non-governmental organizations. This approach aspires to make precision education accessible across various social, economic, and geographical landscapes.

LABOT

Venture Round in 2021
LABOT Inc. is a Japanese company that focuses on educational services, financial solutions, career consulting, and software application development. By integrating finance and technology, LABOT aims to enhance educational opportunities and develop innovative solutions for the future. The company's diverse offerings reflect its commitment to improving access to knowledge and fostering career development through advanced technological applications.

HOMMA

Series A in 2021
HOMMA is a startup that designs modern homes and develops an artificial intelligence driven platform for connected living. The company brings together home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to create residences that integrate security, convenience, and comfort through smart devices and applications. The platform enables device and application integration and allows homeowners to tailor configurations to their preferences, enhancing the living experience. Founded in 2015 by Takeshi Homma, HOMMA operates with offices in the Bay Area, Portland and Tokyo.

ExtraBold

Venture Round in 2021
ExtraBold specializes in advanced manufacturing technologies, focusing on research and development of large-scale 3D printers that utilize recycled plastics, biomass plastics, and bioplastics. Their innovative additive manufacturing machine enables businesses to adopt decentralized manufacturing practices.

fermata

Venture Round in 2021
Fermata is a multifaceted platform established in 2019 that specializes in providing high-quality solutions in the women's health sector. The company offers market entry services, product distribution, localization support, and B2B consulting, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for women. With a strong emphasis on women's health, Fermata has built partnerships with international femtech hubs and developed a network of over 2,000 companies globally. The expertise of its diverse team spans public health, community development, and various industry fields, contributing to Fermata's growth and its reputation as a thought leader in the femtech industry in Asia.

Skin

Venture Round in 2021
Skin is a skincare company that develops customized, data-driven skincare products and related devices, using data and encapsulation technology to tailor formulations to individual skin needs. The range includes cleansers, serums, treatment masks, Oxy Miracle, and instant glow infusion, providing a complete skincare solution under a single brand.

The Renewal Workshop

Series A in 2021
The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with well-known brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into a range of products, including jackets, sweatshirts, pants, and swimwear, as well as accessories like luggage packs and gift cards. By integrating resale and renewal services, the company aims to reduce waste in the fashion industry and promote sustainable practices. Through its initiatives, The Renewal Workshop enables clothing brands to enhance their revenue while minimizing their environmental footprint. Its products are available for purchase both online and in physical stores.

Tonari

Seed Round in 2020
Tonari develops a life-sized communication system that connects remote locations, enabling users to collaborate as if they were in the same room. Its key features include digital whiteboards, notification systems, and collaboration tools. Founded in 2017, Tonari is headquartered in Shibuya, Japan.

mmhmm

Series A in 2020
mmhmm develops a virtual camera application that integrates with video conferencing platforms to provide dynamic backdrops, collaboration tools, and presentation features across web, desktop, mobile, and cloud services. The app includes an online broadcast editor to control presentations during conferences and helps teams collaborate to make virtual meetings more engaging and informative.

Treasure Financial

Seed Round in 2020
Treasure Financial is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that develops a money management app for kids to build financial literacy. The mobile platform lets parents guide children as they learn budgeting, saving, and the difference between wants and needs, while tracking balances and moving money across saving, spending, giving, and goal accounts. The app provides features such as parental controls, spending limits, automatic savings, and educational resources to reinforce money-management concepts. The business aims to help families cultivate good money habits and basic financial planning through a virtual money tracker that makes money concepts tangible for children. The company was formerly known as Abacus Card.

Playco Global

Series A in 2020
Playco Global develops browser-based streaming game engines, creating multiplayer games accessible across various gaming platforms. Established in 2010, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Seoul.

mmhmm

Seed Round in 2020
mmhmm develops a virtual camera application that integrates with video conferencing platforms to provide dynamic backdrops, collaboration tools, and presentation features across web, desktop, mobile, and cloud services. The app includes an online broadcast editor to control presentations during conferences and helps teams collaborate to make virtual meetings more engaging and informative.

BeTRITON

Pre Seed Round in 2020
BeTRITON is a company that specializes in developing an innovative amphibious camper-trike, designed to provide a unique outdoor experience. This three-wheeled vehicle allows users to travel seamlessly over both land and water, making it ideal for long-distance adventures or weekend getaways in nature. Accommodating two individuals, the BeTRITON camper-trike combines the functionalities of a boat and a bicycle, enabling customers to explore diverse environments while enjoying the freedom of camping. The company's focus on sustainability enhances its appeal to outdoor enthusiasts seeking environmentally friendly travel solutions.

Vuild

Corporate Round in 2020
Vuild, Inc. is an architectural technology company based in Kanagawa, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in wood processing services and the design and manufacture of both outdoor and indoor furniture for commercial and residential use. Vuild focuses on creating customized furniture tailored to various environments, including factories, gardens, offices, and apartments. Additionally, the company develops a cloud service called EMARF, aimed at supporting designers and architects. By leveraging digital fabrication technology, Vuild seeks to transform the building industry, offering a platform that integrates digital architecture and decentralized manufacturing. This approach includes providing high-performance digital woodworking equipment and facilitating participatory design processes, thereby enhancing the capabilities of forestry workers, contractors, and educational institutions in managing their operations.

InnerChef

Debt Financing in 2020
InnerChef is an Indian food tech company that operates a mobile app and online platform for discovering and delivering a wide range of foods. It enables customers to order ready-to-eat meals, gourmet do-it-yourself recipe kits, detox cleanses, healthy eats, and desserts, with delivery typically available within 20 minutes. The company also offers beverages such as cold coffees, thick shakes, and fruit juices prepared fresh. In addition, InnerChef runs Indulge, a hyperlocal dessert marketplace that connects home bakers and neighborhood bakeries with customers.

Kisan Network

Seed Round in 2020
Kisan Network is an agriculture-focused supply chain startup that leverages technology to connect marginal farmers directly with businesses across India. Founded in 2016 and based in Gurgaon, Haryana, the company operates a platform that allows rural farmers to advertise their products and reach buyers beyond local markets. Kisan Network offers integrated services including sourcing, sorting, grading, packaging, dispatch, and delivery of agricultural produce. This enables farmers to sell directly to institutional buyers at competitive prices, enhancing efficiency and profitability in the agricultural supply chain.

Sprinng Foods

Seed Round in 2020
Sprinng Foods is an Ireland-based manufacturer and seller of gluten-free foods. It develops and distributes products designed for people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, offering a range that includes gluten-free breads, muffins, cakes, pizzas, pizza bases, burger buns, tea cakes and cookies. The company emphasizes taste and texture in gluten-free offerings, providing accessible options that support gluten-free diets.

Craft Health

Seed Round in 2019
Craft Health develops printable formulations for controlled release and a specialized 3D printing platform for drug delivery. Using paste extrusion, ingredients can be incorporated without significant heating or UV curing, enabling gentler manufacturing and improved molecule deliverability. The company serves pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, offering capabilities across research, development and manufacturing to tailor drug delivery with customizable, 3D-printed formulations.

Clanbeat

Seed Round in 2019
Clanbeat Education OÜ is an Estonian company founded in 2018 that develops a personalized growth support platform aimed at enhancing the learning experience for students and adults. The platform facilitates self-driven learning by offering tools for onboarding, personal growth journey planning, and execution. It supports users in discovering their passions and achieving their goals through features like community engagement and one-on-one coaching. Additionally, Clanbeat's software assists educational institutions in managing various aspects of their operations, including performance tracking, peer feedback, and culture enhancement among educators. By combining these elements, Clanbeat aims to create a comprehensive online learning environment that fosters personal and professional development.

Kitchhike

Venture Round in 2019
KitchHike, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates connections between cooks and travelers seeking authentic culinary experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company enables users to enjoy home-cooked meals prepared by local chefs, cooks, and homemakers. By inviting travelers into their kitchens, these hosts offer a chance to savor traditional dishes while fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange. KitchHike's service allows users to experience local cuisine in a personal and intimate setting, enhancing their travel experience through shared meals and interactions with local residents.

Classting

Series C in 2019
Classting, Inc. is a South Korean company that develops a productivity application aimed at enhancing communication within educational settings. The platform serves as a social media tool, connecting educators, students, and parents both inside and outside the classroom. By providing an effective Learning Management System (LMS) and a suite of educational services, Classting addresses the diverse needs of students and teachers, facilitating personalized learning experiences through the use of big data and artificial intelligence. The company collaborates with over 20 content providers to deliver tailored educational resources, thereby helping students learn more effectively. Through its innovative approach, Classting seeks to improve classroom communication and support the varied learning levels of students.

Healthians

Series B in 2019
Healthians is an online platform offering home healthcare services since 2014. It provides accurate and reliable health test results through a technology-driven matrix, trained phlebotomists, and lab alliances.

Wassha

Series B in 2019
Wassha Inc. is a provider of renewable energy solutions focused on off-grid areas, primarily in emerging markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with a branch office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the company specializes in renting devices and offering charging services through its network of kiosks powered by clean energy. Utilizing Internet of Things technology, Wassha enables remote management and monitoring of operations, allowing for real-time tracking of transactions, customer data, and power generation. This innovative approach not only facilitates the growth of local businesses but also supports community development in regions lacking access to electricity. Wassha actively seeks business partners to expand its reach and impact in off-grid communities.

Wolkus

Seed Round in 2019
Wolkus Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based company that specializes in designing and developing middleware software tailored for the agriculture and environmental sectors. Founded in 2018, the company offers innovative technology solutions, including its flagship product, the Fasal platform. Wolkus aims to enhance operational efficiencies and contribute to the advancement of these critical domains through its technological expertise.

Fasal

Seed Round in 2019
Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

SYMAX

Venture Round in 2019
SYMAX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded on June 16, 2014, that specializes in the development of a sensor device designed for the early detection of diseases and illnesses. The innovative device is designed to be attached to Western-style toilets, enabling users to monitor their health by analyzing urine on a daily basis. SYMAX aims to provide an easy-to-use solution that allows for the continuous monitoring of health conditions, facilitating timely medical interventions.

Public Ground

Seed Round in 2019
Public Ground is a real estate developer dedicated to preserving historical, cultural, and monumental buildings while fostering social impact and innovation. The company focuses on maintaining spaces of historical, social, and cultural significance, ensuring they remain relevant and accessible for future generations. By transforming these sites into venues for innovative activities, Public Ground aims to create environments where communities can engage and collaborate. Additionally, the firm operates shared spaces and cultural facilities, facilitating experimentation and exchange that generate social value. Through its work in real estate acquisition, leasing, and space operation advisory, Public Ground enables clients to harness these locations for meaningful engagement and community development.

Coconala

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2012, Coconala operates an online platform where users can buy and sell knowledge, skills, and experience from willing teachers. Services offered include fortune-telling, mental anguish relief, illustration, design, hobby consultation, and travel advice.

Langualess

Venture Round in 2019
Langualess Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2015, specializing in the development of electronic devices that assess the emotions and health of pets. The company utilizes heart rate variability analysis to measure pets' pulse rates and develop accompanying software for data interpretation. One of its key products, INUPATHY, is a harness designed for dogs that visualizes their emotional state through heart rate variation analysis. This device not only captures daily health metrics but also stores heart rate and emotional data in a cloud service, facilitating ongoing health monitoring. Langualess aims to foster a new form of communication that transcends traditional verbal and numerical methods by visualizing mental states through its innovative technology.

Afero

Series B in 2019
Afero, Inc. is a technology company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, providing a Platform-as-a-Service that facilitates the development and deployment of connected devices. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Afero offers a comprehensive platform that includes a secure Bluetooth Smart module, scalable cloud services, and various development tools. This architecture allows entrepreneurs and companies to quickly prototype connected devices across multiple industries, including consumer electronics, healthcare, and home automation. Afero's platform enables users to effectively access, control, and manage their devices, promoting seamless communication and interaction between them. By leveraging its technology, Afero enhances the ability of businesses to utilize connected devices for improved operational efficiencies and meaningful analytics, thus transforming how connected technologies integrate into everyday processes.

Funderbeam

Series A in 2019
Funderbeam is a platform connecting companies seeking investment with potential investors, facilitating equity stake transactions. Founded in 2013, it offers services including funding management, legal support, and investor networking.

Golden Equator Ventures

Corporate Round in 2019
Golden Equator Ventures (GEV) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 and based in Singapore, focusing on high-growth technology companies in Southeast Asia. It invests across various sectors, including fintech, human resources, media, entertainment, education, and digital health. GEV aims to empower emerging leaders and businesses, fostering growth that creates value for consumers and investors alike. As a subsidiary of Golden Equator Group, the firm leverages its extensive ecosystem to support the development of financially rewarding businesses while promoting positive social impact through its core pillars of Capital, Technology, and Community.

Aba

Series B in 2019
Aba develops excretion care devices to ease caregiver burden and improve care for elderly and other long-term care recipients. The company offers non-contact, non-invasive sensors that detect and record excretion status using smell detection, enabling timely diaper changes and reducing skin problems. Its product line includes Helppad, a bed equipped with smell sensors that signals caregivers when changes are needed. Based in Funabashi, Japan, Aba was founded in 2011 and targets the nursing and elderly care market with solutions designed to enhance efficiency and quality of care.

Fasal

Seed Round in 2019
Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

ORPHE

Series A in 2019
ORPHE designs smart footwear for performers and artists, integrating sensors and embedded computing with LED-lit soles to create interactive light experiences. It also provides a sensing and creative platform, ORPHE, that uses data from the footwear to map movement to light and sound, enabling users to intuitively express themselves by linking motion, illumination, and music.

InnerChef

Series A in 2019
InnerChef is an Indian food tech company that operates a mobile app and online platform for discovering and delivering a wide range of foods. It enables customers to order ready-to-eat meals, gourmet do-it-yourself recipe kits, detox cleanses, healthy eats, and desserts, with delivery typically available within 20 minutes. The company also offers beverages such as cold coffees, thick shakes, and fruit juices prepared fresh. In addition, InnerChef runs Indulge, a hyperlocal dessert marketplace that connects home bakers and neighborhood bakeries with customers.

Nature Architects

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Nature Architects specializes in innovative product design using its proprietary Direct Functional Modeling algorithm. This algorithm leverages metamaterials to enable direct design of functional properties like motion and elasticity, previously challenging in conventional methods.

Ninjacart

Series B in 2018
Ninjacart operates an online business-to-business platform in India that connects farmers, manufacturers, and brands with retailers and restaurants to streamline the fresh produce supply chain. The platform enables direct sourcing of fruits and vegetables from farmers to merchants, leveraging data-driven infrastructure and networks to meet store-specific needs through local managers, resulting in faster, more cost-effective procurement. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company focuses on creating a lean, connected distribution model that improves efficiency for retailers and reduces intermediaries in the supply chain.

EdCast

Series C in 2018
EdCast Inc. is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed to enhance personalized learning and knowledge management within enterprises. The company's main offerings include the EdCast Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform, which together facilitate employee development by providing tailored learning experiences and automating repetitive tasks. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, helping organizations improve workforce engagement and productivity through effective onboarding, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. The platform aggregates content from various sources, ensuring users receive relevant and contextual information, thus supporting a culture of continuous learning and career mobility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, EdCast has garnered recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and supports a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to small businesses.

ReadyFor

Series A in 2018
ReadyFor Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that operates a cloud funding platform specializing in crowdfunding for the service sector. The platform connects investors with various projects, facilitating short-term fundraising campaigns aimed at generating pre-sales and gathering feedback from early adopters. ReadyFor enables clients, including charities and startups, to solicit and raise funds efficiently, streamlining the process of collecting support for their initiatives.

Classting

Venture Round in 2018
Classting, Inc. is a South Korean company that develops a productivity application aimed at enhancing communication within educational settings. The platform serves as a social media tool, connecting educators, students, and parents both inside and outside the classroom. By providing an effective Learning Management System (LMS) and a suite of educational services, Classting addresses the diverse needs of students and teachers, facilitating personalized learning experiences through the use of big data and artificial intelligence. The company collaborates with over 20 content providers to deliver tailored educational resources, thereby helping students learn more effectively. Through its innovative approach, Classting seeks to improve classroom communication and support the varied learning levels of students.

Agribuddy

Series A in 2018
Agribuddy develops a mobile application connecting farmers and agricultural traders. It offers features like automated area calculation using GPS, photo documentation of farming operations, peer-to-peer communication, and expert evaluation tools. The platform serves small to large-scale farmers, machinery operators, crop traders, financial institutions, and research institutions.

InnerChef

Series A in 2018
InnerChef is an Indian food tech company that operates a mobile app and online platform for discovering and delivering a wide range of foods. It enables customers to order ready-to-eat meals, gourmet do-it-yourself recipe kits, detox cleanses, healthy eats, and desserts, with delivery typically available within 20 minutes. The company also offers beverages such as cold coffees, thick shakes, and fruit juices prepared fresh. In addition, InnerChef runs Indulge, a hyperlocal dessert marketplace that connects home bakers and neighborhood bakeries with customers.

WHILL

Series C in 2018
WHILL designs and manufactures personal mobility products for indoor and outdoor use, aiming to shift perceptions of mobility devices through advanced technology and thoughtful design. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, WHILL develops intelligent personal electric vehicles and mobility solutions that enable mobility-as-a-service, including on-demand fleets and short-term rentals. The company seeks to make public spaces such as airports, hospitals, and vacation destinations more accessible and to empower wheelchair users to lead independent, liberating lives by providing transportation that can be driven on public roads without the need for a driver's license.

Ninjacart

Series A in 2018
Ninjacart operates an online business-to-business platform in India that connects farmers, manufacturers, and brands with retailers and restaurants to streamline the fresh produce supply chain. The platform enables direct sourcing of fruits and vegetables from farmers to merchants, leveraging data-driven infrastructure and networks to meet store-specific needs through local managers, resulting in faster, more cost-effective procurement. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company focuses on creating a lean, connected distribution model that improves efficiency for retailers and reduces intermediaries in the supply chain.

Fasal

Seed Round in 2018
Fasal, developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions, is an agri-tech platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the agricultural ecosystem. It records various growing conditions on farms and employs data science to make accurate predictions regarding on-farm practices. The platform delivers insights across multiple devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web interfaces, ensuring accessibility for users. Fasal's precision agriculture solutions provide real-time agronomic recommendations based on data collected from agnostic sensors, which monitor on-farm and micro-climate conditions. By offering detailed, crop-specific intelligence—including predictive weather information and pest management strategies—Fasal helps farmers optimize their resources, resulting in significant cost savings on water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides while increasing overall harvest yields.

Vuild

Corporate Round in 2018
Vuild, Inc. is an architectural technology company based in Kanagawa, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in wood processing services and the design and manufacture of both outdoor and indoor furniture for commercial and residential use. Vuild focuses on creating customized furniture tailored to various environments, including factories, gardens, offices, and apartments. Additionally, the company develops a cloud service called EMARF, aimed at supporting designers and architects. By leveraging digital fabrication technology, Vuild seeks to transform the building industry, offering a platform that integrates digital architecture and decentralized manufacturing. This approach includes providing high-performance digital woodworking equipment and facilitating participatory design processes, thereby enhancing the capabilities of forestry workers, contractors, and educational institutions in managing their operations.

InnerChef

Series A in 2017
InnerChef is an Indian food tech company that operates a mobile app and online platform for discovering and delivering a wide range of foods. It enables customers to order ready-to-eat meals, gourmet do-it-yourself recipe kits, detox cleanses, healthy eats, and desserts, with delivery typically available within 20 minutes. The company also offers beverages such as cold coffees, thick shakes, and fruit juices prepared fresh. In addition, InnerChef runs Indulge, a hyperlocal dessert marketplace that connects home bakers and neighborhood bakeries with customers.

Kitchhike

Venture Round in 2017
KitchHike, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates connections between cooks and travelers seeking authentic culinary experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company enables users to enjoy home-cooked meals prepared by local chefs, cooks, and homemakers. By inviting travelers into their kitchens, these hosts offer a chance to savor traditional dishes while fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange. KitchHike's service allows users to experience local cuisine in a personal and intimate setting, enhancing their travel experience through shared meals and interactions with local residents.

Coconala

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2012, Coconala operates an online platform where users can buy and sell knowledge, skills, and experience from willing teachers. Services offered include fortune-telling, mental anguish relief, illustration, design, hobby consultation, and travel advice.

Xolo

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Xolo OU, founded in 2015 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, offers an online platform designed to assist freelancers, contractors, and digital nomads in managing their microbusinesses. The company provides two primary services: Xolo Go, which facilitates the creation of a virtual company, and Xolo Leap, an EU-based company option. Targeting approximately 40 million independent professionals globally, Xolo aims to minimize business administration tasks by integrating company formation, banking, accounting, and related services into a single, user-friendly platform. This approach allows individuals, particularly in markets such as Germany, Spain, France, the UK, Ukraine, and Turkey, to quickly and easily launch and operate one-person businesses. Xolo's typical clientele includes software developers, management consultants, designers, and other independent professionals seeking a streamlined solution for enterprise management.

WHILL

Corporate Round in 2017
WHILL designs and manufactures personal mobility products for indoor and outdoor use, aiming to shift perceptions of mobility devices through advanced technology and thoughtful design. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, WHILL develops intelligent personal electric vehicles and mobility solutions that enable mobility-as-a-service, including on-demand fleets and short-term rentals. The company seeks to make public spaces such as airports, hospitals, and vacation destinations more accessible and to empower wheelchair users to lead independent, liberating lives by providing transportation that can be driven on public roads without the need for a driver's license.

Bloomlife

Series A in 2017
Bloomlife is a pioneering company in maternal health, leveraging connected devices and cloud-based data analytics to enhance access to care for expectant mothers. Its innovative solution enables obstetricians to more efficiently screen and manage pregnancy complications, empowering women and reducing geographical barriers.

Hatcher+

Seed Round in 2017
Hatcher+, established in 2013, is a global early-stage venture firm headquartered in Singapore. It employs data-driven strategies, having analyzed over 600,000 VC transactions to build smart beta, indexed-like approaches for predictable returns. The firm focuses on artificial intelligence and software sector startups.

Planetway

Corporate Round in 2017
Planetway develops a data collaboration platform that enables data interoperability by allowing individuals to voluntarily disclose their data to third parties with personal consent. Built on a social technology framework, the platform serves private companies, governments, and institutions, facilitating digitization and cross-sector interconnectivity while supporting data personal sovereignty and data-driven social innovation.

Enevo

Series C in 2017
Enevo is a company focused on transforming the financial, environmental, and social impacts of waste management. Founded in 2010, it utilizes innovative technology, including dumpster sensors and proprietary analytics software, to enhance waste and recycling services for restaurants, retail, and commercial properties across North America. Enevo offers a comprehensive predictive solution that automates the planning and operations of waste logistics, enabling clients to optimize collection schedules and routes for their containers. By providing detailed data analysis and environmental management tools, Enevo helps various industries streamline their waste management processes, ultimately saving time, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impact. The company continues to invest in technology and new processes to better serve its customers.

Jobbatical

Series A in 2017
Founded in Estonia in 2014, Jobbatical connects skilled professionals with employers for short-term employment opportunities. It facilitates work-travel experiences for individuals and addresses temporary talent needs for companies.

New Revo

Venture Round in 2017
New Revo Co. is a software as a service (SaaS) company founded in 2016 and located in Fukuoka, Japan. The company specializes in developing cloud-based inventory management solutions, particularly its flagship product, Logicula, which is tailored for the mail-order and logistics industry. New Revo aims to enhance efficiency in logistics through innovative technology, positioning itself as a key player in the strategic logistics sector.

Binded

Seed Round in 2017
Binded, Inc. is a copyright protection platform that enables creators to claim and protect their copyrights on the blockchain at no cost. Based in the United States, the company allows users to upload their artwork or photographs through its website and integrations with creative tools like Instagram. Binded generates a timestamp in the Bitcoin blockchain, providing creators with a certificate as proof of ownership. The platform is developing technology to create unique fingerprints for copyrighted works and register them on the blockchain, aiming to establish a comprehensive copyright system akin to YouTube's Content ID. Additionally, Binded scans the internet for potential copyright infringements, helping creators safeguard their work. The company aspires to become the primary method for registering and managing copyrights within five years.

HOMMA

Venture Round in 2017
HOMMA is a startup that designs modern homes and develops an artificial intelligence driven platform for connected living. The company brings together home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to create residences that integrate security, convenience, and comfort through smart devices and applications. The platform enables device and application integration and allows homeowners to tailor configurations to their preferences, enhancing the living experience. Founded in 2015 by Takeshi Homma, HOMMA operates with offices in the Bay Area, Portland and Tokyo.

Infratop

Venture Round in 2017
Infratop Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a company that specializes in education programming and human resources services. It offers a variety of programs including a coding boot camp designed for graduates, an agent service that assists engineers in transitioning to new careers, and a media service providing information for beginners in programming. The company aims to empower individuals by enhancing their skills through learning, enabling them to achieve personal and professional growth. Infratop's services are structured to support students through online learning systems combined with face-to-face lectures, ensuring effective career development.

Ninjacart

Series A in 2017
Ninjacart operates an online business-to-business platform in India that connects farmers, manufacturers, and brands with retailers and restaurants to streamline the fresh produce supply chain. The platform enables direct sourcing of fruits and vegetables from farmers to merchants, leveraging data-driven infrastructure and networks to meet store-specific needs through local managers, resulting in faster, more cost-effective procurement. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company focuses on creating a lean, connected distribution model that improves efficiency for retailers and reduces intermediaries in the supply chain.

Coconala

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2012, Coconala operates an online platform where users can buy and sell knowledge, skills, and experience from willing teachers. Services offered include fortune-telling, mental anguish relief, illustration, design, hobby consultation, and travel advice.

HOMMA

Seed Round in 2016
HOMMA is a startup that designs modern homes and develops an artificial intelligence driven platform for connected living. The company brings together home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to create residences that integrate security, convenience, and comfort through smart devices and applications. The platform enables device and application integration and allows homeowners to tailor configurations to their preferences, enhancing the living experience. Founded in 2015 by Takeshi Homma, HOMMA operates with offices in the Bay Area, Portland and Tokyo.

LPixel

Series A in 2016
LPixel is a Tokyo-based developer of life science image analysis software and cloud-enabled AI systems. The company offers an integrated platform for life science imaging that combines AI with traditional image processing to perform morphological analysis, automated cell counting, and automatic image classification, helping researchers detect anomalies in medical images. Its offerings include LPixel ImageJ Plugins, LP-exam for detecting image manipulations and plagiarism, and IMACEL, a cloud and AI-based image analysis system. LPixel also runs education programs for life science researchers and students. The company originated as a spin-out from the University of Tokyo and focuses on enabling efficient research through advanced image analysis tools.

InnerChef

Series A in 2016
InnerChef is an Indian food tech company that operates a mobile app and online platform for discovering and delivering a wide range of foods. It enables customers to order ready-to-eat meals, gourmet do-it-yourself recipe kits, detox cleanses, healthy eats, and desserts, with delivery typically available within 20 minutes. The company also offers beverages such as cold coffees, thick shakes, and fruit juices prepared fresh. In addition, InnerChef runs Indulge, a hyperlocal dessert marketplace that connects home bakers and neighborhood bakeries with customers.

Life is Tech

Venture Round in 2016
Life is Tech is an educational platform focused on enhancing the coding and IT skills of elementary and junior high school students. The company organizes coding and information technology camps in collaboration with local governments and implements various initiatives such as Tech for Local, Be Startup, Code Girls, and Tech for Teachers. These programs aim to foster creativity and technological proficiency among students, providing them with valuable skills for the future. By engaging young learners through interactive experiences, Life is Tech seeks to broaden educational opportunities and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Sea

Series D in 2016
Sea is a technology-driven consumer internet company operating in Southeast Asia, with a mission to enhance the lives of consumers and small businesses through innovative digital platforms. The company's core businesses include Shopee, a leading hybrid C2C and B2C e-commerce marketplace operating across seven countries; Garena, a gaming platform with Free Fire as its key revenue generator; and SeaMoney, offering financial services such as lending, payments, digital banking, and insurance.

Planet Table

Venture Round in 2016
Planet Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online food distribution platform focused on sustainable food production. The company aims to enhance the food value chain by leveraging technology to create a production and distribution support system. Its platform delivers food services to professionals and utilizes big data science to optimize supply and demand chains. This approach facilitates direct connections between farmers and restaurants, thereby reducing food waste and promoting sustainability in the food industry.

Wota

Seed Round in 2016
WOTA is a technology company focused on developing innovative solutions to address global water scarcity issues. It specializes in creating small-scale, decentralized water recycling systems and autonomous control systems for water treatment. The company's flagship product, WOTA BOX, launched in 2019, is a portable water reclamation plant that can recycle over 98% of domestic wastewater, providing a compact solution (0.25 cubic meters) for continuous water use even in emergency situations with no water supply. In 2020, WOTA introduced WOSH, a water circulation hand-washing machine designed for areas without running water, offering both hand washing and smartphone sterilization capabilities to enhance public hygiene.

ExaScaler

Corporate Round in 2016
ExaScaler Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the design and development of high-performance computing (HPC) systems and supercomputing solutions. The company is known for its innovative submersion liquid cooling technology, which enhances the efficiency and performance of data centers by utilizing a unique liquid immersion cooling method. ExaScaler's products cater to the growing demand for advanced computing capabilities in various sectors, positioning the company as a key player in the HPC market.

Creww

Venture Round in 2015
Creww Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that operates a platform dedicated to the business development of startups. It provides a range of services designed to support new businesses, including creww accele, a collaborative platform that promotes entrepreneurship, and docks, which offers co-working spaces. Additionally, Creww offers steams, a cloud service for co-creation business programs, as well as a corporate membership that delivers business support for emerging enterprises. The company aims to facilitate corporate open innovation and digital transformation, connecting entrepreneurs with the resources, expertise, and networks necessary to foster growth and address social and corporate challenges.

Enevo

Series B in 2015
Enevo is a company focused on transforming the financial, environmental, and social impacts of waste management. Founded in 2010, it utilizes innovative technology, including dumpster sensors and proprietary analytics software, to enhance waste and recycling services for restaurants, retail, and commercial properties across North America. Enevo offers a comprehensive predictive solution that automates the planning and operations of waste logistics, enabling clients to optimize collection schedules and routes for their containers. By providing detailed data analysis and environmental management tools, Enevo helps various industries streamline their waste management processes, ultimately saving time, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impact. The company continues to invest in technology and new processes to better serve its customers.

Astroscale

Series A in 2015
Astroscale, established in 2013, is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing technologies to address the growing issue of space debris. It offers two primary services: End-of-Life Service by Astroscale (ELSA), a spacecraft retrieval service for satellite operators, and Active Debris Removal (ADR), which focuses on clearing larger, more dangerous debris. Additionally, Astroscale designs and manufactures the Lunar Dream Capsule, a time capsule intended for delivery to the moon. The company's mission is to create sustainable space systems and mitigate the hazards posed by orbital debris through innovative and scalable solutions.

Willfu

Seed Round in 2014
Willfu is an educational service provider that specializes in offering courses centered on entrepreneurship and business operations. The organization utilizes technology to deliver a range of educational and training programs aimed at supporting business development activities. In addition to these courses, Willfu also provides market research services, equipping clients with the necessary tools and knowledge to launch and sustain their businesses effectively. Through its comprehensive approach, Willfu seeks to foster entrepreneurial skills and facilitate business growth for its customers.

Life is Tech

Venture Round in 2014
Life is Tech is an educational platform focused on enhancing the coding and IT skills of elementary and junior high school students. The company organizes coding and information technology camps in collaboration with local governments and implements various initiatives such as Tech for Local, Be Startup, Code Girls, and Tech for Teachers. These programs aim to foster creativity and technological proficiency among students, providing them with valuable skills for the future. By engaging young learners through interactive experiences, Life is Tech seeks to broaden educational opportunities and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Shift

Series A in 2013
Founded by Masaru Tange in 2005, Shift is a Japanese technology company specializing in software testing and quality assurance solutions. It offers services such as Test Design, Test Run, MinTest for bug reporting, CAT, Non-Functional Testing, Localization, and other related services.

Gram

Venture Round in 2012
gram Japan operates a human resource-based web media platform that provides a job change matching service utilizing personality diagnosis data. The company focuses on recruitment consulting, assisting rapidly growing startups and venture businesses in building their workforce. By leveraging innovative approaches to match job seekers with suitable opportunities, gram Japan aims to facilitate successful career transitions and enhance talent acquisition for its clients.

Trippiece

Seed Round in 2012
Trippiece is a Japanese travel technology company that operates a social travel service platform for creating and sharing travel plans and coordinating participants. The platform enables users to publish itineraries and connect with others who want to join, while retrip.jp provides travel-related news and information as a content site. Founded in 2011, the company is based in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo.
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