Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, with additional offices in Osaka and Nagoya, founded in 1974. It concentrates on seed to development stage and startup investments across healthcare, biotech, information technology, electronics, high technology, life sciences, fintech, ICT, SaaS, and AI sectors. The firm targets opportunities in Japan and with relevance to the Japanese market, and it participates in investment syndication for Japanese investments to support entrepreneurs and innovation within the domestic economy.

Nobuyoshi Fukumoto

Managing Director

Muneki Handa

President and Director

Takashi Hasegawa

Managing Director

Masafumi Houshiyama

Deputy President

Kai Kikuchi

Deputy General Manager

Past deals in Transportation

Letara

Seed Round in 2024
Letara operates a space technology platform intended to service a logistics network spanning the solar system. The company develops propulsion systems for small spacecraft, including high-thrust, plastic-based propulsion designed to be safe and inexpensive for research, development, and operational use in both Earth orbit and deep space, enabling small satellites and related assets to move efficiently across space.

TriOrb

Series B in 2024
TriOrb is a technology company focused on the development of advanced robotic mobility solutions. It designs and engineers a unique movement system that features a ball-driven omnidirectional mechanism, enabling robots to navigate and transport various objects in manufacturing environments. This innovative technology enhances efficiency and safety on production lines by allowing multiple robots to work together cooperatively, thereby improving the transportation of items that cannot be handled by a single unit. Through its integration of software and hardware, TriOrb aims to provide manufacturers with effective robotic solutions that streamline operations and optimize productivity.

MaaS Tech Japan

Venture Round in 2024
MaaS Tech Japan Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company established on November 1, 2018, that focuses on the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) project business. The company offers a range of services, including research and development, consulting, and media initiatives related to MaaS. It aims to assist transportation companies in effective business planning and social implementation by providing policy formulation, integrated analysis, and the utilization of real-time data. By centralizing information provision, MaaS Tech Japan enables transportation providers to enhance the value of mobility services.

Turing

Seed Round in 2024
Turing develops and manufactures fully autonomous vehicles.

Iwaya Giken

Venture Round in 2023
Iwaya Giken manufactures and sells gas balloons, airtight cabins, and other space-travel equipment.

Matilda

Series A in 2023
Matilda offers home-cooked takeout services, providing professionally prepared, healthy meals for customers to enjoy without the hassle of cooking. Orders are placed online, and meals can be picked up from nearby stations.

Nealle

Series A in 2023
Nealle is a mobility software company that provides an online platform to simplify parking management. It focuses on strategy planning and development of parking-related services. The platform enables property owners and businesses to recruit parking spaces, handle contract procedures, collect fees, and manage corporate vehicle parking arrangements, while helping drivers access parking with ease. The solution aims to streamline operations and optimize parking resources through a single system.

Nealle

Debt Financing in 2023
Nealle is a mobility software company that provides an online platform to simplify parking management. It focuses on strategy planning and development of parking-related services. The platform enables property owners and businesses to recruit parking spaces, handle contract procedures, collect fees, and manage corporate vehicle parking arrangements, while helping drivers access parking with ease. The solution aims to streamline operations and optimize parking resources through a single system.

Towing

Series A in 2023
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Nealle

Series A in 2022
Nealle is a mobility software company that provides an online platform to simplify parking management. It focuses on strategy planning and development of parking-related services. The platform enables property owners and businesses to recruit parking spaces, handle contract procedures, collect fees, and manage corporate vehicle parking arrangements, while helping drivers access parking with ease. The solution aims to streamline operations and optimize parking resources through a single system.

Zenport

Venture Round in 2019
Zenport Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops cloud-based software solutions for shipping management and document management. The company operates under the mission to serve as "the common language for the global supply chain." Zenport offers an enterprise SaaS platform designed for global supply chain management (SCM), enabling various stakeholders to collaborate effectively across borders and functions despite ongoing disruptions in SCM. Their product provides visual insights into clients' SCM processes, supporting decision-making with highly flexible, automated data integration. This is achieved through a patented concept of simplified and standardized data schema, which addresses the inefficiencies of traditional offline communications such as emails, calls, and Excel spreadsheets.

VAYAVISION

Seed Round in 2018
VayaVision Sensing Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in developing perception engine software aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel, the company offers VAYA-Drive, an artificial intelligence cognition platform that integrates raw data fusion with advanced computer vision techniques. This platform generates comprehensive environmental models, enabling critical functions such as road and free space detection, lane detection, object detection and tracking, and recognition of traffic signs. By utilizing deep learning algorithms, VayaVision delivers a reliable detection and classification system that accurately assesses the size, shape, and velocity of surrounding objects, including small obstacles. This innovative approach not only improves sensing capabilities for autonomous vehicles but also contributes to cost reductions within the automotive industry. Since July 2020, VayaVision has operated as a subsidiary of LeddarTech Inc.

Trillium Secure

Series A in 2018
Trillium Secure specializes in offering cybersecurity solutions tailored for connected vehicles. With a focus on protecting in-vehicle systems from potential cyber threats, Trillium ensures the safety and security of both the vehicle and its passengers. By leveraging advanced technology, Trillium aims to provide a reliable and robust defense against cybersecurity risks in the automotive industry.

WHILL

Series B in 2016
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.

Zero-Sum

Venture Round in 2015
Zero-Sum Ltd. is a technology company based in Kyoto, Japan, specializing in the research and development of mobile applications and intelligent transportation systems. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on providing mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) solutions for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), offering services such as billing, content support, marketing, and development. Additionally, Zero-Sum develops telematics applications that enhance automotive navigation systems with constant internet connectivity and real-time traffic information. Their innovative technology aims to improve road safety and user comfort while minimizing environmental impact, positioning the company at the intersection of mobile technology and intelligent transportation systems.

SmartDrive Systems

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2004, SmartDrive Systems provides driver safety and fuel management solutions for commercial fleets worldwide. Its core offerings include SmartDrive Safety (video-based driver coaching), SmartDrive Fuel (fuel performance analytics), SmartIQ (real-time actionable fleet data), and SmartRecorder (event recording system). The company employs over 400 people globally, with headquarters in San Diego, California.

Akippa

Venture Round in 2015
Akippa Inc. is a Japanese company that operates a parking lot reservation application designed to facilitate the sharing of parking spaces. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Osaka, with an additional office in Tokyo, Akippa enables users to make online reservations for available parking options, including private garages, vacant lots, and commercial facilities. The platform connects individuals and businesses with unoccupied parking spaces, allowing space owners to monetize their vacancies while providing users with convenient parking solutions. The company's focus is on enhancing the parking experience through its innovative mobile app, which supports peer-to-peer reservations and offers additional services related to parking and car rentals. Akippa was formerly known as Galaxy Agency Inc. before rebranding in February 2015.

GLM

Venture Round in 2015
GLM Co., Ltd. is a car development and manufacturing company based in Kyoto, Japan, specializing in electric vehicles. Founded in 2010, GLM focuses on creating a low-carbon society through its innovative electric car designs. The company's vehicles are known for their customizable chassis and advanced electric vehicle systems, which integrate various motors, inverters, battery modules, and vehicle control units. This combination aims to deliver an exciting and unique driving experience for users while contributing to environmental sustainability.

WHILL

Series A in 2014
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.

GLM

Venture Round in 2013
GLM Co., Ltd. is a car development and manufacturing company based in Kyoto, Japan, specializing in electric vehicles. Founded in 2010, GLM focuses on creating a low-carbon society through its innovative electric car designs. The company's vehicles are known for their customizable chassis and advanced electric vehicle systems, which integrate various motors, inverters, battery modules, and vehicle control units. This combination aims to deliver an exciting and unique driving experience for users while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Towing

When it comes to towing and roadside assistance in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Durham Region, T.DOT Towing stands out as a reliable, professional, and customer-focused service provider. Our company is built on the values of trust, efficiency, and affordability, offering a wide range of services to meet all your roadside needs. Visit our website https://tdottowing.com/
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