Reiwa Travel
Series A in 2024
Reiwa Travel Company Overview
Reiwa Travel is a digital travel agency with the mission to "Design New Travel Experiences." We aim to offer innovative experiences and new societal value in international travel. Since April 2022, we have been offering the international travel booking app 'NEWT'. Our goal is to maximize the digital transformation (DX) of booking and management tasks in the travel industry, providing unprecedented “easy, affordable, customizable, and secure” package tours. We are committed to creating social value through the experience of international travel.
International Travel Booking App 'NEWT' Service Overview
'NEWT' is an international travel booking app designed to create new travel experiences for new era. It offers an easy booking process, achieves cost-effective pricing, creates customizable trips that meet individual needs, and provides the security that makes travelers feel they made the right choice with NEWT.
International Travel Booking App 'NEWT':
https://app.adjust.com/iidu9wi
Web version 'NEWT':
https://newt.net/
Nihon Agri
Series C in 2024
Nihon Agri, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in the export and coordination of Japanese agricultural products. The company addresses the challenges faced by Japanese farmers, such as pricing, communication, and logistics, which hinder the growth of agricultural exports. By providing comprehensive services that include in-house farm production guidance, branding, and the import of agricultural materials, Nihon Agri aims to facilitate the export of high-quality Japanese produce to international markets. The company is dedicated to bridging the gap between Japanese farmers and global consumers, helping to satisfy the increasing demand for Japanese agricultural products abroad.
Axelspace
Series D in 2023
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2008, Axelspace designs, manufactures, and sells micro-satellites and related components for earth observation. Its primary projects include GRUS, Hodoyoshi-1, and UNIFORM, aiming to provide global daily monitoring at low cost.
COUNTERWORKS
Series C in 2023
COUNTERWORKS Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online marketplace called SHOPCOUNTER, where individuals and businesses can list their counters for rent. The company specializes in providing short-term retail space, facilitating an online sharing service for temporary store and event rentals without initial costs. In addition to its marketplace, COUNTERWORKS offers a data platform designed to enhance the operations of commercial facilities and stores, enabling users to efficiently reserve retail space online. This dual focus on marketplace functionality and operational support positions COUNTERWORKS as a key player in the evolving landscape of retail and commercial real estate.
Caelux is a renewable energy company based in Pasadena, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing and manufacturing perovskite-on-glass technology for the terrestrial solar and commercial space industries. This innovative technology is designed to enhance solar device efficiency while minimizing the amount of semiconducting material required, thereby reducing production costs. Caelux's products improve power production and integrate seamlessly into existing photovoltaic module manufacturing processes, allowing users to lower installed costs and boost overall performance.
CompStak, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, operates an online platform that provides a comprehensive database of commercial lease comparables. Utilizing a crowd-sourced model, CompStak facilitates the exchange of detailed lease information, which includes tenant names, addresses, rental rates, square footage, landlord concessions, broker identities, and other pertinent data. This information is critical for real estate investors, brokers, asset managers, and appraisers as they conduct valuations and analyses of commercial properties. CompStak's platform serves various stakeholders in the real estate market, enabling informed decision-making in significant investments and property comparisons. Additionally, CompStak has established a strategic partnership with Knowledge Cubed to enhance its data offerings, further solidifying its position in the industry.
MaaS Global
Series B in 2021
MaaS Global Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, operates as a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) provider. The company's core business involves developing an application that aggregates public and private transportation services into a single mobile platform, offering users seamless, personalized travel plans. Additionally, MaaS Global supplements its primary service with value-added offerings such as grocery and meal deliveries, further enhancing user convenience. As the world's first mobility operator, the company aims to revolutionize urban transport by providing an efficient, sustainable alternative to car ownership.
Axelspace
Series C in 2021
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2008, Axelspace designs, manufactures, and sells micro-satellites and related components for earth observation. Its primary projects include GRUS, Hodoyoshi-1, and UNIFORM, aiming to provide global daily monitoring at low cost.
Studist
Seed Round in 2021
Studist is a startup focused on enhancing information transmission within enterprises through its manual creation and sharing platform, Teachme Biz. This platform enables users to create standard work procedure manuals by integrating images and videos with descriptive text, facilitating an intuitive and efficient process for information sharing. By streamlining the creation and management of business manuals, Studist aims to minimize the loss of critical information among employees, ultimately fostering a work environment where intellectual vitality is fully harnessed and visible.
Hacobu
Venture Round in 2021
Hacobu Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing logistics applications and hardware. The company's core offering, MOVO, is an integrated operation management system centered around in-vehicle terminals. MOVO connects carriers and shipping companies, streamlining luggage delivery processes through an easy-to-use online mechanism. Additionally, Hacobu provides solutions such as delivery matching, vehicle management, and dynamic driver management, along with track reservation and automation tools. By accumulating and analyzing distribution data from various companies, Hacobu aims to optimize the entire physical distribution system, enhancing overall logistics efficiency.
Agrimedia
Venture Round in 2021
Agrimedia is a facilities provider that focuses on connecting urban residents with agricultural opportunities through farm renting and recruitment for producers. The company specializes in matching idle farmland in suburban areas with individuals looking to engage in farming activities. By offering accessible farm rentals, Agrimedia aims to revitalize underutilized farmland, addressing challenges such as the aging farmer population and the increasing amount of unused land. This approach allows city residents to easily own and operate farms, fostering a closer relationship between urban communities and agricultural practices.
RFLocus
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2015, RFLocus develops software for RAIN RFID technology, specializing in real-time tag locating and mapping. Its platform, P3 Finder, enables high-speed, high-precision search of tagged items' positions using radio wave phase information.
Tokyo Dome
Acquisition in 2020
Tokyo Dome Corporation is a holding company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing a diverse range of entertainment and leisure services. Its operations include hotels, event halls, amusement parks, health spas, and retail stores. Additionally, the company manages sports facilities, including those for horse racing, enhancing its portfolio in the entertainment sector. By offering a variety of recreational options, Tokyo Dome Corporation aims to cater to a wide audience, contributing to the vibrant leisure landscape in Japan.
Railsr
Private Equity Round in 2020
Railsr is a financial services company that specializes in creating a digital finance experience platform aimed at enhancing accessibility to financial services. The company offers a range of solutions, including the creation of digital ledgers and their connection to traditional bank accounts. Its services encompass receiving, sending, and converting money, as well as issuing payment cards and managing credit. By providing a comprehensive API, Railsr enables banks and corporate clients to conduct transactions in a digital and compliant manner, streamlining the onboarding process and facilitating efficient financial operations.
Knowledge Merchants Works
Series B in 2020
Knowledge Merchants Works Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in human resources consulting and solutions tailored for the store service industry in Japan. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing managerial and leadership capabilities through its management training programs, which are rooted in organization theory. It also evaluates employee sentiments and workplace conditions to provide effective strategies for revitalizing stores and improving overall productivity. Knowledge Merchants Works offers innovative products such as the “Juku” series, aimed at fostering the next generation of store service leaders through business and organizational transformation projects. Additionally, the “Hata” application series is designed to enhance store productivity, contributing to the company's commitment to advancing the store service sector.
atta is an accommodation metasearch service that helps users discover hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals across destinations on a single platform. Users search by destination, dates, and number of guests and can sort results by price, type, or amenities. The service uses artificial intelligence and big data to optimize search results and present travelers with travel proposals that include budget guidance, airline tickets, and accommodation information. The app supports multiple languages and currently focuses on major destinations in Japan while continuing to expand its global coverage.
Cozre is a media company that offers digital marketing support, DX solutions, and marketing research services for child-rearing households.
Eden offers a flexible workplace software solution, catering to modern companies by providing on-demand office support for various needs. The company has secured investments from prominent venture capital firms such as Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, and JLL, reflecting its potential in the market.
MaaS Global
Series B in 2019
MaaS Global Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, operates as a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) provider. The company's core business involves developing an application that aggregates public and private transportation services into a single mobile platform, offering users seamless, personalized travel plans. Additionally, MaaS Global supplements its primary service with value-added offerings such as grocery and meal deliveries, further enhancing user convenience. As the world's first mobility operator, the company aims to revolutionize urban transport by providing an efficient, sustainable alternative to car ownership.
Movoto
Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in 2005, Movoto is a technology-driven real estate company that simplifies buying, selling, and renting homes. It offers an end-to-end platform with proprietary tools for buyers, sellers, and agents, along with AI-enabled data-driven solutions. Movoto operates across multiple U.S. states through its certified real estate agents and mobile applications.
Safie
Venture Round in 2019
Safie is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based video asset management. It offers a platform that enables users to manage and integrate video content from various sources, including security cameras and IoT devices, for applications in security and surveillance, corporate operations, and marketing. Safie's primary business is the development and operation of this video-recording platform.
Hacobu
Corporate Round in 2019
Hacobu Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing logistics applications and hardware. The company's core offering, MOVO, is an integrated operation management system centered around in-vehicle terminals. MOVO connects carriers and shipping companies, streamlining luggage delivery processes through an easy-to-use online mechanism. Additionally, Hacobu provides solutions such as delivery matching, vehicle management, and dynamic driver management, along with track reservation and automation tools. By accumulating and analyzing distribution data from various companies, Hacobu aims to optimize the entire physical distribution system, enhancing overall logistics efficiency.
Securitize
Series A in 2019
Securitize, Inc. operates a compliance platform designed for the issuance and management of digital securities. Founded in 2017 and based in Redwood City, California, the company facilitates various services for issuers, including digital security issuance, document handling, investor communications, and accreditation. For investors, Securitize offers features such as wallet management, an investor dashboard, and token distribution. The platform also includes support services like fiat and crypto escrow, along with custodial services. Securitize is distinguished as the only SEC Registered Transfer Agent integrated with multiple regulated U.S.-based marketplaces, enabling eligible investors to own, manage, and trade digital securities across sectors like equity, funds, fixed income, and real estate. The company's approach enhances transparency, liquidity, and efficiency in the tokenization process, while also providing KYC/AML and capital management services.
Connected Robotics
Series A in 2019
Connected Robotics Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic arms for enterprises. Their flagship product, OctoChef, is a cooking robot designed to address labor shortages in the restaurant industry. Utilizing artificial intelligence, image processing, and robot control technologies, OctoChef aims to enhance efficiency and worker satisfaction by automating kitchen tasks. The company serves a variety of clients, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events, providing fun and healthy meal options while contributing to societal improvements.
Creema operates an online marketplace for handmade products, connecting creators and consumers to buy and sell directly online. It offers social commerce features, events, and related services, supporting a global community of makers. The platform covers a wide range of categories including accessories, jewelry, toys, bags, stationery, pet goods, baby items, fashion, furniture, art, and tableware. Creema also organizes exhibitions and events at permanent stores to showcase creators and manages initiatives such as the handmade in Japan festival and craft parties. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, it was founded in 2009 and focuses on empowering creators through its marketplace and event programs.
Founded in Japan in 2016, Synamon specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) solutions. Its flagship product, NEUTRANS, enables users to create, share, and optimize VR spaces for collaborative work and design reviews.
CrediFi Corp specializes in providing comprehensive financial data and analytics tailored for the commercial real estate (CRE) sector in the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aggregates data on over 2.2 million properties and CRE loans, facilitating transparency in an industry that traditionally relies on manual data gathering. CrediFi's cloud-based platform compiles extensive information on loans, assets, tenants, and owners, ensuring users can access crucial data in a clear and user-friendly interface. This resource streamlines deal flow, enhances due diligence, and supports ongoing asset monitoring, catering to a diverse clientele that includes portfolio managers, lenders, brokers, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). As of January 2020, CrediFi operates as a subsidiary of Actovia, LLC.
Axelspace
Series B in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2008, Axelspace designs, manufactures, and sells micro-satellites and related components for earth observation. Its primary projects include GRUS, Hodoyoshi-1, and UNIFORM, aiming to provide global daily monitoring at low cost.
Opn, formerly known as SYNQA, is a company established in 2013 that focuses on online payment solutions, blockchain technology for fintech applications, and digital transformation services. With a strong presence in Asia, Opn aims to connect individuals, businesses, and society through innovative financial solutions that promote equitable access to the digital economy. The company's comprehensive payment management platform allows businesses to securely accept, process, and disburse payments, enhancing their ability to reach a broader customer base and drive revenue. Opn's offerings are supported by its sister company, Omise Payment Holdings, which provides a one-stop solution for online payment needs. Through its services, Opn serves thousands of merchants and businesses globally, contributing to a growing economic ecosystem.
Cognitee Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing online brainstorming and decision-making software tools aimed at reducing cognitive bias. Its product suite includes Discuss-Here Office, which features automation capabilities, ViSummary, which generates reports and summaries, and BrainPlots, an application that identifies errors and biases in thought processes. Additionally, BrainPlots – Think Like TED offers content suggestions inspired by TED speakers to enhance presentations and discussions. Cognitee also provides the COG Series, an analysis service that quantitatively evaluates performance and cognitive trends within teams, benefiting sectors such as insurance, consulting, human resources, and marketing. By leveraging a comprehensive database of over 20,000 analysis results, Cognitee enables clients to enhance productivity and improve the quality of their communications.
Peerspace
Series A in 2017
PeerSpace, Inc. operates a marketplace that connects companies and individuals with short-term workspaces. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, message, and book a diverse range of spaces, including corporate and private event venues, photo studios, conference rooms, and unique locations like converted warehouses and sports car museums. The service caters to a broad clientele across major U.S. cities, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Austin, and Chicago. By streamlining the booking process, PeerSpace enables clients to easily access various locations for purposes such as off-site meetings, film and photography shoots, or social events, while providing hosts the opportunity to monetize their under-utilized properties.
LifeRobotics
Series B in 2016
Through us it is, provides the development of co-robot to help people,
People will contribute to the creation of new value.
Material Concept
Corporate Round in 2016
Material Concept specializes in the manufacturing of copper paste designed for electrical components and solar panels. Its product offers comparable conductivity to silver at a significantly lower cost, making it an attractive alternative for industries seeking to reduce raw material expenses.
LivingStyle
Series A in 2016
LivingStyle, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interior layout simulation services. The company operates a platform that utilizes web-based 3D technologies to assist clients in the interior design industry. By empowering users to visualize different floor plan arrangements, LivingStyle enables customers to make informed decisions about interior coordination and furniture selection based on specific room sizes. Through its innovative application platform, LivingStyle enhances the process of interior design, facilitating a user-friendly experience for both individuals and professionals in the field.
Japan Living Warranty
Venture Round in 2015
Japan Living Warranty specializes in housing warranty systems, maintenance services for housing equipment, business process outsourcing, long-term building guarantee solutions, and home renovation services.