T2
Corporate Round in 2025
T2 Co offers services like automatic driving of huge trucks to provide a trunk transportation service.
Tokyo Inc., established in 2017, specializes in designing and manufacturing display modules for elevators. Based in Chiyoda-ku, Japan, the company produces a versatile, television-like device that serves as a security camera, information portal, and content display within elevators. Additionally, Tokyo Inc. offers consistently-designed signage and projector installation, along with maintenance support, ensuring tenant satisfaction and enhancing elevator experiences through innovative ELV projector services.
beBit, Inc. is a Tokyo-based consulting firm established in 2000 that specializes in information technology consulting services. The company focuses on customer experience management and user-centered design, assisting enterprises in identifying digital trends and analyzing shifts in user behavior. By developing feasible digital solutions and omnichannel strategies, beBit helps businesses capitalize on market opportunities and enhance their overall customer engagement.
LayerX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in blockchain consulting and planning services. As a subsidiary of AnyPay Inc. and Gunosy Inc., LayerX promotes the digitization of business processes for large corporations and government agencies through innovative blockchain technology. The company offers a range of services, including technical consulting, empirical research, and a cryptocurrency mining platform. Additionally, LayerX creates reports based on various cases and the latest trends, enabling its clients to automate and manage a variety of tasks and processes effectively.
Techtouch
Series B in 2023
Techtouch, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing an intuitive website user manual called TechTouch. The company's software enhances system education for employees, supports burden reduction, and promotes system utilization by overlaying explanation guidance on existing web systems. This is achieved through a plug-in introduced on the web browser side and JavaScript on the server-side. Techtouch's platform minimizes operational stress by displaying real-time navigation directly on the screen of running web systems, enabling businesses to handle complex operations accurately and efficiently.
Mellow is a food and beverage company that offers a food truck platform and event management support services.
Arsaga Partners
Series A in 2021
Arsaga Partners, Inc. is a comprehensive IT system development company that focuses on delivering high-quality solutions efficiently. With a workforce comprising over 90% engineers, the company offers a range of services, including IT strategy consulting, UX/UI consulting, web system development, application development, and ongoing maintenance and operations. Arsaga Partners emphasizes a hands-on approach, working directly with clients to ensure that development services align with their specific business needs. The company adopts a philosophy of providing cost-effective services without outsourcing, embodying the Japanese spirit of omotenashi, or hospitality. By leveraging digital transformation technology, Arsaga Partners aims to enhance corporate competitiveness and support the growth of businesses and organizations. Its client portfolio includes notable companies such as Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Estate, ShionogiV-CUBE, Mizuho Securities, and Sciseed Inc.
CE Space
Venture Round in 2021
CE Space is a community of rental homes for IT experts and creators. They suggest hiring escort advisors on the side and offer digitalization and DX challenges for businesses and governments, which are particularly prevalent in rural areas. Their assistance results in chances to enhance wellbeing, a place where a second home is created, and a place where one's abilities are relevant in the city.
JCG specializes in the planning and operation of e-sports tournaments, providing comprehensive services for community engagement, promotion, and recreational activities. The company focuses on organizing both online and offline competitions, utilizing a user-friendly web system and cloud technology. JCG's infrastructure includes its own distribution studio, which enhances the overall experience for clients and participants alike. Through these offerings, JCG supports the growing e-sports ecosystem, ensuring efficient and effective event management.
Mirairo
Venture Round in 2021
Mirairo is a company focused on enhancing user experiences through a range of services aimed at promoting accessibility and inclusivity. It specializes in the planning, design, and development of a digital disability identification app, Mirairo ID, and offers training, research, and consulting related to universal design principles. Additionally, Mirairo provides sign language courses and facilitates information access services, including the dispatch of sign language interpreters and remote interpretation. The company actively works to create welcoming and secure environments for everyone, including individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and sexual minorities, by engaging in social and economic initiatives that amplify their voices and reduce communication barriers.
iYell
Venture Round in 2020
iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. Incorporated in 2016, iYell has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that facilitates mortgage analysis and improves the efficiency of the mortgage process. The platform integrates media and technology to enhance marketing efforts and streamline procedures, allowing users to access vital information about the mortgage market and various closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell empowers both businesses and individuals to make informed mortgage decisions with ease.
Tokyo
Venture Round in 2020
Tokyo Inc., established in 2017, specializes in designing and manufacturing display modules for elevators. Based in Chiyoda-ku, Japan, the company produces a versatile, television-like device that serves as a security camera, information portal, and content display within elevators. Additionally, Tokyo Inc. offers consistently-designed signage and projector installation, along with maintenance support, ensuring tenant satisfaction and enhancing elevator experiences through innovative ELV projector services.
Zehitomo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that operates an online platform designed to connect clients with local service professionals across Japan. The platform facilitates the hiring of various specialists, including photographers and personal trainers, providing users with access to a diverse range of services. By enabling these connections, Zehitomo supports local professionals in expanding their businesses and enhancing profitability through increased service volume.
Groovenauts
Venture Round in 2020
Groovenauts, Inc. is a technology company based in Fukuoka-shi, Japan, founded in 2011, that specializes in cloud-based services aimed at harnessing the potential of smart devices and big data. The company provides a game cloud service solution through its Tengine Framework, which facilitates resource management and job control in distributed environments. In addition, Groovenauts employs advanced technologies such as quantum computing and machine learning to enhance its offerings. Its platform is designed to make big data and machine learning tools accessible, enabling users to develop innovative services across various sectors, including gaming, automotive, and the Internet of Things. Through its consulting services, Groovenauts supports businesses in commercializing next-generation information technology solutions.
SDP Japan
Venture Round in 2020
SDP Japan Co., Ltd. is a specialty hospital provider founded in 2014 and based in Shinjuku, Japan. The company focuses on orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries while also engaging in the procurement and sales of surgical components, pharmaceuticals, and consumables. SDP Japan operates a medical equipment procurement platform designed for both bed-based hospitals and bedless clinics. This platform offers essential surgical materials, pharmaceuticals, and IT system services, along with management consulting. By providing hospitals with the necessary equipment and support, SDP Japan aims to ensure that patients can undergo surgery with confidence and peace of mind.
Sky Farm, Inc. is a technology company based in Yokohama, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a comprehensive food ordering platform designed to streamline the processes of delivery, takeout, and table orders for restaurants and shops. The platform facilitates meal orders for customers at restaurants and bars, as well as prepared food deliveries to homes and offices. Additionally, Sky Farm offers an online souvenir delivery service that allows users to send staff souvenirs and schedule dinners for specific dates and times. By providing these services, the company aims to enhance restaurant profitability beyond traditional in-store operations while reducing operational burdens.
Crexi is a rapidly growing online marketplace for commercial real estate, launched in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The platform serves as a comprehensive technology and data solution for commercial real estate professionals, facilitating the management, growth, and transaction processes involved in buying, selling, and leasing properties. With millions of users, Crexi has become the most active marketplace in the industry, showcasing over 500,000 commercial listings valued at more than $1 trillion. The company provides tools for streamlined deal management, analytics, and reporting, enabling buyers, brokers, and property owners to effectively navigate the commercial property market. With a team of over 150 employees, Crexi continues to enhance its offerings to support the needs of its stakeholders in the commercial real estate sector.
iYell
Venture Round in 2019
iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. Incorporated in 2016, iYell has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that facilitates mortgage analysis and improves the efficiency of the mortgage process. The platform integrates media and technology to enhance marketing efforts and streamline procedures, allowing users to access vital information about the mortgage market and various closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell empowers both businesses and individuals to make informed mortgage decisions with ease.
Nurve Inc. is a virtual reality technology firm founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in developing a VR platform that enhances customer engagement by artificially creating immersive environments through a combination of computer graphics and sound effects. Nurve's technology utilizes panoramic imagery to provide clients with a comprehensive three-dimensional preview of spaces, including the integration of computer-generated furniture and accessories. This innovative approach enables businesses to accelerate their operations by utilizing realistic images and videos, ultimately enhancing the virtual customer experience.
Hmlet is a co-living company that provides rooms and full apartments primarily for young working professionals and international talent. Established in 2016 in Singapore, Hmlet has expanded its operations to cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Melbourne. The company aims to simplify housing for individuals relocating or residing in these urban areas by offering affordable accommodations and fostering a sense of community. Residents can share living spaces, participate in various monthly events like yoga classes and networking sessions, and engage in activities that promote collaboration and connection. Hmlet's focus on creating a safe and secure living environment enables its members to balance their lifestyles and finances effectively.
Slogan
Venture Round in 2019
Slogan Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in online staffing and recruitment services. The company focuses on supporting the growth of human capital within emerging industries through its innovative recruitment platform.
GorillaSpace
Seed Round in 2019
GorillaSpace is a property marketplace focused on flexible workspace solutions in Asia. The company provides a platform that simplifies the search for various work-related spaces, including coworking areas, serviced offices, surplus space, and long-term rentals. By offering personalized recommendations, GorillaSpace aims to meet the diverse needs of businesses seeking tailored office setups.
Live Smart
Venture Round in 2019
Live Smart is a start-up focused on creating a service platform for smart home management. The company develops an Internet of Things (IoT) platform that allows users to control various home appliances, such as air conditioners, televisions, lighting, and smart clocks, through mobile applications and voice-activated speakers. By utilizing artificial intelligence and IoT technology, Live Smart's platform aims to provide an operating system for homes, enabling housing manufacturers, utility companies, and other stakeholders in the living space sector to enhance property value. Additionally, it seeks to help homeowners create more efficient living environments, ultimately saving them time and energy.
Clean Planet
Corporate Round in 2019
Clean Planet, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of innovative generators. The company leverages expertise in atomic physics, quantum mechanics, and materials engineering to advance research and development in clean energy technologies. Clean Planet is focused on creating sustainable heat sources that eliminate the reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear fission, aiming to make these clean and secure energy solutions accessible to a broad audience.
Sumally
Corporate Round in 2018
Sumally Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2010 that operates a content-sharing platform designed to connect people through their interests and possessions. The platform allows users to share and catalog their "wants" and "haves," effectively tracking ownership and availability of various items. By leveraging contributions from users and style leaders globally, Sumally aims to create a comprehensive online encyclopedia of treasured objects. The service facilitates smooth online transactions by enabling users to list items for sale, either by selecting from existing entries or by registering new items via a mobile application. This innovative approach helps users discover, buy, and sell items of interest while fostering a community centered around shared passions.
Spacee
Venture Round in 2018
Spacee Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates an online platform that facilitates space matching services. The company's core business involves designing and developing mobile software which enables users to conveniently book office spaces, conference rooms, and other rental venues for various purposes such as meetings, seminars, or events. Spacee offers a diverse range of spaces at varying prices, from affordable options to high-end facilities, ensuring clients can find suitable nearby locations to rent.
Astroscale
Series D in 2018
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.
SEQSENSE
Corporate Round in 2018
SEQSENSE develops autonomous mobile robots and related products.
Crowd Realty
Series A in 2018
Crowd Realty, Inc. operates a crowdfunding platform focused on real estate assets and loans secured by real estate in Japan and internationally. Established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, the company facilitates stable, medium to long-term funding solutions for commercial real estate and urban development projects, including the renovation and revitalization of underutilized properties. Through its online marketplace, Crowd Realty enables both domestic and foreign investors to engage in real estate investment opportunities, allowing individuals to contribute smaller amounts of capital towards various projects. The platform aims to provide a unique investment environment, adapting to the evolving needs of businesses and investors in the real estate sector.
Nurve Inc. is a virtual reality technology firm founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in developing a VR platform that enhances customer engagement by artificially creating immersive environments through a combination of computer graphics and sound effects. Nurve's technology utilizes panoramic imagery to provide clients with a comprehensive three-dimensional preview of spaces, including the integration of computer-generated furniture and accessories. This innovative approach enables businesses to accelerate their operations by utilizing realistic images and videos, ultimately enhancing the virtual customer experience.
Haneda Market
Corporate Round in 2017
Haneda Market operates as a distributor of fresh fish and marine products, catering specifically to restaurants and retail stores. The company establishes a comprehensive network that directly connects producers, such as fishery cooperatives in Japan, with consumers. By taking orders for various seafood and utilizing efficient transportation methods—including air transport, high-speed bus, truck, and Shinkansen—Haneda Market ensures that products are processed at its center and shipped out on the same day. This streamlined distribution process allows businesses to obtain fresh fish without relying on central market purchases, facilitating operations even on holidays through its dedicated distribution route. The company aims to create an ecosystem where authentic products and relevant information circulate effectively within the market.
Linough
Seed Round in 2016
Linough Inc. is a Tokyo-based system development company founded in November 2014, specializing in smart security solutions for the real estate sector. The company designs and manufactures NinjaLock, a smart lock that allows users to remotely manage door access through a smartphone application or online account. This innovative system includes an electronic key feature which enables clients to reserve and access properties without the need for physical keys or assistance from building staff. By streamlining key management, Linough eliminates issues related to key loss and storage congestion, thereby enhancing the overall security and convenience for real estate businesses.
Linough
Seed Round in 2016
Linough Inc. is a Tokyo-based system development company founded in November 2014, specializing in smart security solutions for the real estate sector. The company designs and manufactures NinjaLock, a smart lock that allows users to remotely manage door access through a smartphone application or online account. This innovative system includes an electronic key feature which enables clients to reserve and access properties without the need for physical keys or assistance from building staff. By streamlining key management, Linough eliminates issues related to key loss and storage congestion, thereby enhancing the overall security and convenience for real estate businesses.
FiNC Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in health and wellness solutions through an AI-enabled platform. This platform is designed to help consumers manage their wellness by offering preventive medicine and smartphone-based healthcare services. By combining data analysis, rich content, and social elements, FiNC's platform enables users to log and understand their health and lifestyle choices, including diet, sleep, and exercise habits. The company's focus is on providing personalized healthcare support, empowering individuals to improve their overall well-being.
DIP Corporation is a Japan-based employment agency that connects individuals with job opportunities through its online platform. The company operates five main business divisions. The Baitoru Com segment focuses on providing job information to contractors and recruitment firms. The Job Engine segment offers career transition information to various recruitment companies. Hatarako Net caters to staffing companies by providing staff service job information. Additionally, the Other division specializes in services tailored for the restaurant industry, while the Agent segment delivers employment services specifically for healthcare facilities. Through these diverse offerings, DIP Corporation addresses a wide range of employment needs in the Japanese market.