Taian focuses on providing services and software for the bridal industry. The company offers a tool called "Concept Marry," which enables couples to design wedding invitations and seating charts that align with their chosen theme, while also displaying guest information on a platform called Oiwaii. Additionally, Taian develops festive marketing tools aimed at enhancing customer experiences during and after weddings. Their solutions include digital promotional support centered on customer relationship management, featuring systems for web invitations and seating arrangements tailored for wedding businesses. This approach helps clients attract visitors to their venues and build relationships with potential future customers.
NEL is a creative agency that connects brands with customers through purchases and social media interactions. The agency specializes in marketing planning and distribution, leveraging creators on short movie platforms to enhance brand visibility and engagement. By focusing on individual aesthetics, NEL aims to transform creative expressions into economic value, supporting both creators and brands in their growth and monetization efforts.
SUSHI TOP MARKETING
Series A in 2024
Sushi Top Marketing is an IT company specializing in marketing, consulting, and the utilization of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It operates a platform designed to facilitate NFT distribution, providing services such as NFT certification, town distribution, and various NFT applications. This platform aids businesses in the efficient issuance, reception, and planning of NFTs, thereby promoting a culture of token graph marketing. With its comprehensive approach, Sushi Top Marketing enables organizations to navigate the complexities of the NFT landscape effectively.
Bywill is a provider of brand consulting and green transformation services focused on promoting sustainability and improving corporate value. The company offers a range of services, including marketing research, execution support, organizational strengthening consulting, organizational culture surveys, and environmental value creation support. Bywill aims to create a virtuous cycle of sustainability, assisting organizations in their efforts to achieve carbon neutrality while enhancing their overall environmental impact. Through its comprehensive approach, Bywill seeks to facilitate the transition towards more sustainable business practices.
Micoworks
Series B in 2023
Micoworks is a planning and development platform that focuses on enhancing marketing strategies through improved communication. It offers tools designed for optimal communication and personalization of the customer experience. The platform enables businesses to categorize customer information effectively and automates various processes, including customer interviews, conversations, and reservations. This functionality allows clients to streamline their operations and develop their marketing strategies more efficiently.
Tie Ups
Seed Round in 2023
TieUps is a company that specializes in integrated marketing services through its online community platform. The platform leverages design and artificial intelligence technology to enhance the recall rate of communities, ultimately helping businesses boost product sales and revenue. By focusing on the intersection of social networking and marketing, TieUps aims to provide effective solutions that facilitate community engagement and drive business growth.
Taian focuses on providing services and software for the bridal industry. The company offers a tool called "Concept Marry," which enables couples to design wedding invitations and seating charts that align with their chosen theme, while also displaying guest information on a platform called Oiwaii. Additionally, Taian develops festive marketing tools aimed at enhancing customer experiences during and after weddings. Their solutions include digital promotional support centered on customer relationship management, featuring systems for web invitations and seating arrangements tailored for wedding businesses. This approach helps clients attract visitors to their venues and build relationships with potential future customers.
AnyMind Group
Series D in 2022
AnyMind Group, established in Singapore in 2016, operates as an end-to-end commerce enablement company. It develops interconnected software and solutions that facilitate business operations across various stages, from brand building and manufacturing to e-commerce, marketing, logistics, and global expansion. With a mission to make businesses borderless by bridging gaps between customers, online and offline channels, industries, and geographical boundaries, AnyMind Group has expanded its presence to 13 markets across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
GiXo
Venture Round in 2021
GiXo Ltd. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in marketing services powered by technology and big data. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on providing analysis support to help clients address business challenges. By leveraging data analytics, GiXo assists organizations in resolving management issues and making informed, data-driven decisions. The firm was established by strategists and analytics experts dedicated to enhancing business performance through innovative solutions.
Tribal Media House
Venture Round in 2021
Tribal Media House is a provider of digital marketing services that aims to ignite customers' passion through a comprehensive suite of offerings. The company specializes in creative production and consulting, which includes marketing strategy planning, marketing research, social listening, and branding assistance. Additionally, Tribal Media House operates official accounts and provides in-house marketing training, ensuring businesses receive total support in addressing their marketing challenges. Its diverse range of services caters to both major corporations and smaller enterprises, equipping them with the necessary tools and strategies to effectively engage with their audiences.
Toridori Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in influencer marketing services, catering to individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2016, Toridori offers a range of services including social networking support, feedback mechanisms, and the latest insights into influencer marketing. The company operates a platform designed to connect influencers with businesses seeking to enhance their marketing effectiveness. Additionally, it features a job search application specifically for influencers, facilitating their integration into corporate marketing strategies. Toridori focuses on identifying and developing the unique potential of influencers, promoting their visibility and impact in the marketing landscape.
Showcase Gig
Venture Round in 2020
Showcase Gig Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in omni-channel marketing services through its mobile wallet service, O:der. The company develops a mobile platform aimed at enhancing digital services for small-sized retailers. Its offerings include smartphone applications tailored for next-generation IoT stores and a customer relationship management suite. The platform enables retailers to facilitate credit card payments via a mobile wallet feature, allowing customers to complete transactions before picking up their products in-store. This innovative approach aims to improve the shopping experience and optimize consumption behavior.
NetOn
Venture Round in 2019
NetOn, Inc. is a consulting and recruitment firm based in Osaka, Japan, established in 2004. The company specializes in providing cloud-based hiring solutions tailored for the Chinese market. Its services focus on web marketing for recruitment, allowing businesses to enhance their hiring processes without depending on traditional job advertisements. NetOn offers a range of solutions, including corporate management, web marketing support, and management of applicant information and recruitment status. By enabling companies to manage their recruitment directly through their own websites, NetOn aims to streamline the application process and improve hiring outcomes for its clients.
Babel, Inc., founded on August 25, 2017, is a Japanese technology company that focuses on video media and advertising. It offers a video advertising platform that enables companies to implement smartphone video-based marketing strategies. The platform allows businesses to create and distribute their own video content, enhancing their digital marketing efforts. Additionally, Babel integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to support its operations, which include a cloud-based sales analysis tool designed to optimize business performance. Through these services, Babel aims to provide comprehensive marketing solutions that empower companies to effectively reach their target audiences.
EXest is a Tokyo-based startup focused on promoting inbound travel to Japan. The company operates the WOW U platform, which links international visitors with licensed interpreters and tour guides, enhancing their travel experiences. In addition, EXest offers WOWU-media, a service that shares engaging video content on social media to introduce potential travelers to popular destinations and local souvenirs. By revitalizing local regions through tourism, EXest connects foreign tourists with professional English-speaking guides, fostering a deeper understanding of the culture and attractions. The company also provides media management services and educational opportunities for guides, ensuring high-quality experiences for those visiting Japan.
PORT
Venture Round in 2018
Port Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in various domain-specific vertical media and content marketing tailored to user needs in Japan. Founded in 2011, it operates financial information platforms that facilitate money management through services focused on increasing, borrowing, and saving. Additionally, Port offers a career information platform that connects users with employment opportunities and recruiting companies, enhancing career transition and job matching. The company also provides an online healthcare platform aimed at improving lifestyle habits, supervised by medical professionals, as well as a medical information site addressing lifestyle diseases for individuals and enterprises. Formerly known as Social Recruiting Co., Ltd., Port Inc. rebranded in 2015 to reflect its broader service offerings in internet media and technology across the fields of career, finance, and healthcare.
Cozre
Venture Round in 2017
Cozre is a media company that offers digital marketing support, DX solutions, and marketing research services for child-rearing households.
toBe marketing
Series B in 2017
toBe Marketing Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in marketing automation and client management system services. The company offers consulting and introduction services for various marketing tools, including social media collaboration, email distribution, and salesforce integration. Their mission is to enhance client engagement and drive sales growth by streamlining marketing and sales activities through digital technology.
Piala
Venture Round in 2017
Piala Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing marketing services across Asia, with a focus on the beauty, health, and food sectors. Founded in 2004, Piala offers a comprehensive range of services, including marketing, event management, system and application development, and design. The company also provides marketing automation solutions and develops various supportive services for its clients, such as web media solutions, big data analysis, and consultation. Through its diverse offerings, Piala aims to enhance the effectiveness of its clients' marketing efforts and overall business strategies.
First Brand
Venture Round in 2016
FirstBrand is an Emotional Internet Service Company that focuses on revitalizing the job market by connecting job seekers with employers. The company offers recruitment services that provide secure job information and opportunities for both parties. Through a fee-based model, FirstBrand bridges the gap between potential employees and companies, facilitating the recruitment process. In addition to its core services, the company develops corporate and brand websites, enhancing web integration for its clients. This approach enables businesses to attract new talent while effectively reducing recruitment costs.
PORT
Venture Round in 2016
Port Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in various domain-specific vertical media and content marketing tailored to user needs in Japan. Founded in 2011, it operates financial information platforms that facilitate money management through services focused on increasing, borrowing, and saving. Additionally, Port offers a career information platform that connects users with employment opportunities and recruiting companies, enhancing career transition and job matching. The company also provides an online healthcare platform aimed at improving lifestyle habits, supervised by medical professionals, as well as a medical information site addressing lifestyle diseases for individuals and enterprises. Formerly known as Social Recruiting Co., Ltd., Port Inc. rebranded in 2015 to reflect its broader service offerings in internet media and technology across the fields of career, finance, and healthcare.
Kanmu
Venture Round in 2015
Kanmu, Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in sales promotion services that utilize credit card-linked coupons. The company's platform analyzes users' purchasing histories to deliver tailored offers and discounts, enhancing the online shopping experience. By leveraging consumer data, Kanmu aims to engage a broader audience, including unbanked individuals, and facilitate access to various online promotions. The innovative approach of Kanmu CLO allows users to receive personalized coupons through their credit cards, thereby driving sales and customer engagement.
Plus-D
Venture Round in 2015
Plus-D is a design agency focused on addressing the challenges companies encounter in digital creative and communication design. The company specializes in planning and combining mass media with real media, particularly in digital domains such as websites, smartphone applications, and social networking services. Plus-D employs a diverse creative team, including designers, engineers, and copywriters, and leverages its network of external creators to manage the entire process from planning and design to production. Through its services in advertising, creative content, and client communication, Plus-D aims to enhance the connection between brands and users, ultimately creating valuable experiences for clients.
AdInnovation
Venture Round in 2013
AdInnovation Inc. is a mobile advertising solutions provider based in Tokyo, Japan, operating in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Established in 2010, the company specializes in mobile app promotion, management, and advertising effectiveness measurement. Its key offerings include HITRACKING, which provides a unified app and ad tracking service across multiple platforms through a single SDK, and AdStore, a system designed to assess advertising impact. AdInnovation focuses on enhancing client success by maximizing user engagement and revenue for smartphone applications while ensuring prompt delivery of services to mitigate opportunity loss. As of July 2017, AdInnovation operates as a subsidiary of Taptica International Ltd.
KPI Solutions
Venture Round in 2011
KPI Solutions Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing email marketing software. The company operates a marketing platform that facilitates collaboration and value sharing between consumers and marketers. Its platform features tracking technology for identification, as well as big data analytics and optimization tools to enhance consumption activities and security. This enables clients to attract customers more effectively and efficiently.
Full Speed
Venture Round in 2006
Full Speed Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in internet marketing support services in Japan. Founded in 2001, it offers a comprehensive range of services, including search engine optimization (SEO), listing and affiliate advertising, display advertising, and social media advertising. The company operates through several segments: the Internet Advertising Agency segment focuses on listing advertising and search engine marketing, while the Ad Network segment provides integrated advertising network services. Additionally, Full Speed's Information Media segment is involved in the planning and creation of information sites and e-commerce platforms. The Creative segment offers website and banner creation services. The company also provides consulting services in SEO, social media operations, web architecture, and advertisement effect measurement, along with specialized services in healthcare marketing. Full Speed Inc. is a subsidiary of FreeBit Co., Ltd.
Excite Japan Company
Venture Round in 2001
Excite Japan, established in 1997, is a Tokyo-based company specializing in internet services. It began as a portal site and has since expanded its business model to cater primarily to women. Excite Japan generates revenue through placed advertising on its media content portal, internet connection service fees, and provision of paid content to users.