Mizuho Bank

Mizuho Bank, established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, provides a comprehensive range of banking services tailored for major corporations, financial institutions, and public sector entities. Its offerings include corporate and investment banking, facilitating various financial products such as deposits, loans, and trade financing. Mizuho Bank also engages in investment banking services including real estate finance, acquisition finance, and syndication. As a subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, it plays a significant role in Japan's banking landscape, focusing more on corporate clients compared to its peers. Additionally, Mizuho has expanded its reach through subsidiaries like Mizuho Americas and Mizuho Capital Partners, which specialize in investment banking and private equity, respectively, thereby enhancing its service capabilities and market presence both domestically and internationally.

John Donnellan

Managing Director, Information Technology

Masahiro Kihara

President and Group CEO

Angela McCracken

Deputy Head of Energy and Managing Director

Anthony Petrone

Managing Director, Senior Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Therapeutics Equity Research Analyst

Samura Reijiro

Head of Research and Investments and Member Board of Director

Yasuyuki Shibata

Managing Director and Board Member

Dominic Konstam Ph.D

Managing Director, Head of Macro Strategy

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AnyMind Group

Debt Financing in 2022
AnyMind Group is an organization that is transforming industries through artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, AnyMind Group is the parent company of AdAsia Holdings, TalentMind and CastingAsia. In the marketing industry, end-to-end solutions by companies under the AnyMind Group span influencer marketing, programmatic and digital advertising, and publisher monetization. For the human resource industry, AnyMind group’s TalentMind provides human resource and recruitment professionals with an AI-driven recruitment optimization platform to make hiring more efficient and smart. AnyMind Group aims to power businesses and professionals with a suite of AI-based solutions, enabling them to easily achieve greater scale and efficiency within and across departments.

Zeals

Debt Financing in 2022
ZEALS Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development of interactive communication tools, particularly chatbots. Its primary product, Fanp, is a chatbot management tool that integrates with platforms like Facebook Messenger, enabling businesses to enhance customer interactions through automated responses. Fanp generates a user database by analyzing profiles and attributes sourced from Facebook, and it includes a customer relationship management (CRM) function that allows media owners to target users based on specific criteria. ZEALS aims to support the revival of the Japanese industry by leveraging core IT technologies, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and enthusiasm in system development.

Eolian

Debt Financing in 2022
Operator of wind and solar projects primarily focused on investing in such projects. The company is engaged in offering long-term financing for the development of solar and wind generating capacity, thereby expanding utilities, independent power producers and power market operators.

Tonik

Series B in 2022
Tonik is a developer of a digital banking application that offers a range of retail financial products. These include deposits, loans, current accounts, payments, and cards, all accessible through a secure digital platform. The company's focus is on facilitating efficient online financial transactions, enabling customers to enhance their financial liquidity. By leveraging technology, Tonik aims to streamline savings and improve the overall banking experience for its users.

Momo

Series E in 2021
Momo is a FinTech startup that provides a mobile electronic wallet and payment application for iOS and Android users in Vietnam. The platform enables customers to conduct nationwide cash transfers and pay for over 100 types of bills, including mobile phone recharges, personal loans, and various services such as software licenses, online game cards, and tickets for airlines and movies. Momo partners with 24 domestic banks and international payment networks, facilitating secure and efficient financial transactions for its users. The application is designed to enhance payment services, allowing for easy money transfers and commodity purchases, all within a user-friendly interface.

Clean Energy Connect

Venture Round in 2021
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2020 that specializes in providing renewable energy solutions to corporate clients. The company focuses on generating and delivering green energy while ensuring minimal environmental impact. It invests in its own generation capacity to ensure a stable electricity supply and connects distributed renewable energy resources with businesses seeking to adopt sustainable practices. Clean Energy Connect offers advisory services and tailored arrangements to facilitate the transition to renewable energy, including optimal solutions for energy introduction and procurement. By offering cost-effective proposals and combinations of renewable energy sources, the company enables clients to switch to greener energy options seamlessly.

Clean Energy Connect

Debt Financing in 2021
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2020 that specializes in providing renewable energy solutions to corporate clients. The company focuses on generating and delivering green energy while ensuring minimal environmental impact. It invests in its own generation capacity to ensure a stable electricity supply and connects distributed renewable energy resources with businesses seeking to adopt sustainable practices. Clean Energy Connect offers advisory services and tailored arrangements to facilitate the transition to renewable energy, including optimal solutions for energy introduction and procurement. By offering cost-effective proposals and combinations of renewable energy sources, the company enables clients to switch to greener energy options seamlessly.

Adani Transmission

Post in 2021
Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) headquartered at Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India, is one of the largest private sector power transmission companies in India with a presence across the western and northern regions of India. They primarily aim at addressing the vast potential in India’s transmission sector and our ambitious target is to set up 20,000 circuit km of transmission lines by 2022. They currently operate more than 8500 circuit kilometer of transmission lines and around 14000 MVA of power transformation capacity. They have invested in the latest technologies resulting in the highest network availability of over 99.80% in the country, which corresponds to the best global standards

One Act, Inc.

Seed Round in 2021
One Act is a global AI technology startup. Based in Japan, France and India. The main business is the development and operation of the world's first AI-powered source code marketplace, "PieceX".

Play Life

Venture Round in 2021
Play Life Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that operates an online portal dedicated to experience and events sharing. The platform enables users to search, share, and post information about various recreational activities, facilitating event planning, content sharing, and social interaction within an online community. By leveraging a real-name system, Play Life aims to provide reliable and practical insights from experienced users, enhancing the way individuals spend their leisure time. The service focuses on making recreational planning more enjoyable and convenient, offering valuable know-how and guidance for users looking to optimize their experiences.

RABO

Series A in 2021
RABO, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing Internet of Things-based wearable devices for cats, focusing on behavioral measurement. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Shibuya, Japan, RABO offers products such as the Catlog pendant and belt, which track cats' activity data over a 24-hour period to aid in health management. Additionally, the company has developed the Catlog home and the Catlog app, a mobile application that allows cat owners to monitor and review their pets' activities. RABO distributes its products primarily through an online retail store, aiming to enhance the understanding of feline behavior through technology.

Lean on Me

Venture Round in 2021
Lean on Me Co., Ltd. provides e-learning services for disabled people. It also offers tennis classes for intellectually disabled person. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

Fairy Devices

Series B in 2021
Fairy Devices Inc is a Japanese company established in 2007 and located in Bunkyo-Ku, specializing in research and development in machine learning with a focus on audio and voice recognition. The company is engaged in creating and offering mimi, a cloud-based API service designed for voice dialogue systems. Additionally, it develops and sells Fairy I/O, a series of voice input/output hardware. Fairy Devices also provides a multilingual speech translation engine aimed at enhancing station guidance robots, further expanding its capabilities in the field of dialogue systems and user experience design.
Consolidated Communications, Inc. (CCI) offers residential digital TV, high-speed Internet and voice service in the greater Sacramento, California and Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri areas. Bundled residential/home offers provide additional savings for the most competitive rates. Our fiber-optic networks allow us to deliver extremely fast Internet access, crystal clear high definition cable television (HDTV), digital telephone and long distance services. All SureWest services include local, best-in-class customer service and 24/7 technical support.

Paidy

Venture Round in 2020
Paidy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that offers a cardless payment platform designed for online shopping. Founded in 2008 and rebranded in 2018, Paidy allows consumers to make purchases using only their name and email address, eliminating the need for credit cards or pre-registration. The service is optimized for mobile and instant-checkout, facilitating a seamless shopping experience. Users can consolidate their purchases into a single monthly bill, enhancing convenience. Paidy employs proprietary technology to assess creditworthiness and underwrite transactions, providing merchants with guaranteed payments. This approach caters to Japanese consumers who prefer not to use credit cards, helping online vendors improve conversion rates, increase average order values, and encourage repeat purchases.

Ai Robotics

Series D in 2020
AI Robotics Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in the planning, development, and sales of skincare products and beauty appliances that utilize its proprietary artificial intelligence technology. In addition to its focus on beauty products, the company offers services for optimizing automatic advertisement operations, which include AI automation, algorithm bidding, and auto-tuning. Through these innovative solutions, AI Robotics aims to enhance the effectiveness of advertising strategies while also advancing the beauty and skincare industry with its AI-driven products.

CLUE

Debt Financing in 2020
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company develops a range of solutions that utilize drone technology for various applications. Its primary products include DroneRoofer, which is designed for exterior roof inspections and construction surveying, and Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on captured images. Additionally, CLUE offers Drone View-kun, a software focused on photography of condominiums and properties using drones. The company's innovative offerings aim to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the construction and real estate industries.

CAMPFIRE

Series E in 2020
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud funding platforms in Japan, offering a range of services designed to support diverse projects and initiatives. Its flagship platform, CAMPFIRE, enables users to confidently launch projects, while additional specialized services include GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related ventures, and FAAVO for regional initiatives. The company also operates polka, a crowdfunding application that facilitates fundraising among friends for personal events, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which focuses on financial services and loans. Gojo, another of its offerings, is a community wallet application that allows users to share funds with family and community members. Catering to individuals, creators, corporations, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, CAMPFIRE has successfully facilitated approximately 15,000 projects, raising around $70 million from over 700,000 contributors since its inception in 2011 in Tokyo, Japan.

FunMake

Seed Round in 2020
FunMake Corp. is a promotion platform based in Osaka, Japan, with additional offices in Tokyo and Kyoto. Established in 2018, the company specializes in managing influencers, particularly YouTubers, and provides digital marketing services to businesses and local governments. FunMake focuses on leveraging YouTube content to enhance brand awareness and attract customers, supporting initiatives in regional revitalization and tourism promotion. Its services include video channel management, web management, and strategic advice on video content. FunMake also aids local governments and destination marketing organizations in attracting business and promoting tourism through effective video marketing campaigns.

OpenLogi

Series C in 2020
OpenLogi is a Tokyo based logistics platform focused on SMEs and freelancers. OpenLogi was founded back in December 2013 by Hidetsugu Ito who was previously involved in launching Japanese magazine subscription service Fujisan.co.jp. Based on his experience in discussing and negotiating with logistics companies, he founded OpenLogi to address logistics solutions for small e-commerce players.

OpenLogi

Debt Financing in 2020
OpenLogi is a Tokyo based logistics platform focused on SMEs and freelancers. OpenLogi was founded back in December 2013 by Hidetsugu Ito who was previously involved in launching Japanese magazine subscription service Fujisan.co.jp. Based on his experience in discussing and negotiating with logistics companies, he founded OpenLogi to address logistics solutions for small e-commerce players.

Eichiii

Venture Round in 2020
Operation of a space search reservation site that utilizes available space

Appier

Venture Round in 2020
Appier Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions to enhance customer engagement for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Appier offers a range of AI-driven products, including Aideal, which aids in accelerating purchase decisions; AIQUA, a platform for proactive customer engagement based on user behavior; AIXON, a data science platform that enriches customer data for better audience insights and predictive modeling; and CrossX, an AI-powered advertising solution designed for optimal campaign performance. The company serves approximately 1,000 global brands and agencies, facilitating real-time bidding, programmatic media buying, and deep learning capabilities to help businesses target and retain customers effectively. Appier operates in 14 markets across Asia, including major cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Appier

Venture Round in 2020
Appier Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions to enhance customer engagement for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Appier offers a range of AI-driven products, including Aideal, which aids in accelerating purchase decisions; AIQUA, a platform for proactive customer engagement based on user behavior; AIXON, a data science platform that enriches customer data for better audience insights and predictive modeling; and CrossX, an AI-powered advertising solution designed for optimal campaign performance. The company serves approximately 1,000 global brands and agencies, facilitating real-time bidding, programmatic media buying, and deep learning capabilities to help businesses target and retain customers effectively. Appier operates in 14 markets across Asia, including major cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Horizonte Minerals

Post in 2020
Horizonte Minerals is a nickel development company based in the United Kingdom, primarily focused on projects in Brazil. The company wholly owns the Araguaia nickel laterite project, situated to the south of the Carajas mineral district in northeastern Brazil, and is advancing this project as its next nickel mine. Additionally, Horizonte holds the Vermelho nickel-cobalt project, also located in the Carajas region. The nickel produced by Horizonte is utilized in various applications, including stainless steel production and electric vehicles, highlighting the company's role in supporting the growing demand for these materials in modern industries.

Photosynth

Private Equity Round in 2020
Photosynth Inc., founded on September 1, 2014, is based in Tokyo, Japan, and specializes in developing smart locks for residential properties. In addition to its focus on smart home security, the company offers a suite of tools designed for capturing and viewing environments in three dimensions, enhancing the user experience in spatial visualization. Through its innovative technologies, Photosynth aims to integrate security solutions with advanced imaging capabilities, providing consumers with both safety and immersive interactive experiences.

Zig Zag Japan

Series A in 2020
zig-zag supports both buyers and sellers so that they can shop and sell safely, safely, easily and freely without worrying about borders.

CAMPFIRE

Series E in 2020
CAMPFIRE, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud funding platforms in Japan, offering a range of services designed to support diverse projects and initiatives. Its flagship platform, CAMPFIRE, enables users to confidently launch projects, while additional specialized services include GoodMorning for socially beneficial projects, CLOSS for fashion-related ventures, and FAAVO for regional initiatives. The company also operates polka, a crowdfunding application that facilitates fundraising among friends for personal events, and CAMPFIRE Bank, which focuses on financial services and loans. Gojo, another of its offerings, is a community wallet application that allows users to share funds with family and community members. Catering to individuals, creators, corporations, non-profit organizations, universities, and local governments, CAMPFIRE has successfully facilitated approximately 15,000 projects, raising around $70 million from over 700,000 contributors since its inception in 2011 in Tokyo, Japan.

Sensyn Robotics

Debt Financing in 2020
Sensyn Robotics specializes in developing innovative business solutions that integrate drone and robotics technology, primarily aimed at enhancing infrastructure inspections. Their software products facilitate efficient assessments in sectors such as oil, electric power, and construction, enabling businesses and municipalities to access and evaluate affected sites with greater ease. By promoting automation and unattended operations, Sensyn Robotics addresses labor shortages and streamlines processes, contributing to solutions for social challenges in Japan. Additionally, the company aims to share its diverse offerings, developed in a country facing significant global challenges, with markets around the world.

Sensyn Robotics

Venture Round in 2020
Sensyn Robotics specializes in developing innovative business solutions that integrate drone and robotics technology, primarily aimed at enhancing infrastructure inspections. Their software products facilitate efficient assessments in sectors such as oil, electric power, and construction, enabling businesses and municipalities to access and evaluate affected sites with greater ease. By promoting automation and unattended operations, Sensyn Robotics addresses labor shortages and streamlines processes, contributing to solutions for social challenges in Japan. Additionally, the company aims to share its diverse offerings, developed in a country facing significant global challenges, with markets around the world.

Lestas

Series A in 2020
LESTAS Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of custom mad products. The company offers custom personalized calendar, towel, paper fan, and stickers. It also provides New Year’s card for business and personal use. The company sells its products through a website. LESTAS Inc. was formerly known as Naire Seisakusho Inc. and changed its name to LESTAS Inc. in August 2019. Lestas Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Kita, Japan.

COVER

Venture Round in 2020
COVER Corporation is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in augmented reality (AR) compatible virtual live distribution services. The company enables enterprises involved in animation and gaming to create interactive programs featuring 3D characters. In addition to its core services, COVER also licenses its technology to other businesses. The company aims to enhance the landscape of two-dimensional entertainment through various initiatives, including the development of distribution systems, management of virtual YouTuber (VTuber) offices, and content creation.

TVISION INSIGHTS

Venture Round in 2020
TVISION INSIGHTS Co. Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in media research for television, focusing on measuring and analyzing the effects of TV commercials and programs. Established in 2015, the company employs advanced human body recognition technology to assess "viewing quality," capturing unique data on TV viewing habits in living rooms. This innovative approach allows TVISION to collect and analyze information that is not readily available elsewhere, creating a distinctive data set. The company has expanded its operations globally, with additional offices in Boston and New York, and continues to grow rapidly by addressing challenges in various markets while striving to unlock the full potential of television.

UUUM

Post in 2020
UUUM is Japan's largest influencer network, co-founded by prominent YouTuber HIKAKIN. The company specializes in management production services for YouTubers and operates through three main divisions. The Creator Support division offers video management and production assistance to content creators. The Influencer Marketing division focuses on developing promotional strategies, expanding influencer marketing both within Japan and internationally. Lastly, the Game and Media division manages original games, films, and community applications. By leveraging its extensive network and expertise, UUUM aims to enhance the reach and effectiveness of influencer marketing, connecting creators and brands across global markets.

Jiraffe

Debt Financing in 2020
Jiraffe Inc. engages in the planning, development, and management of Internet services. It operates sites that enable customers to compare the price of iPhone repair and parts replacement, as well as purchase price; and buy and sell smartphones individually. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Jiraffe

Series C in 2020
Jiraffe Inc. engages in the planning, development, and management of Internet services. It operates sites that enable customers to compare the price of iPhone repair and parts replacement, as well as purchase price; and buy and sell smartphones individually. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Whiteplus

Venture Round in 2020
Whiteplus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in laundry delivery and home cleaning services. The company operates an online platform that connects customers with professionals in various lifestyle services, including air conditioning and dry cleaning. By leveraging detailed reviews and suggestions, Whiteplus aims to enhance the efficiency of daily activities for families, providing a convenient solution for their cleaning needs.

Whiteplus

Debt Financing in 2020
Whiteplus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in laundry delivery and home cleaning services. The company operates an online platform that connects customers with professionals in various lifestyle services, including air conditioning and dry cleaning. By leveraging detailed reviews and suggestions, Whiteplus aims to enhance the efficiency of daily activities for families, providing a convenient solution for their cleaning needs.

VPP Japan

Venture Round in 2020
VPP Japan, Inc. is a renewable energy management company based in Tokyo, established in June 2017. The company specializes in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity through solar energy. It operates solar power plants that supply electricity to service shop centers for charging electric vehicles, as well as to homes and storage batteries, catering to both residential and commercial clients. VPP Japan focuses on developing self-consumption solar power generation systems that enhance energy resilience and optimize the use of clean energy. Its services aim to reduce reliance on sunshine hours by integrating energy storage solutions, thereby enabling clients to transition to renewable energy sources and lower carbon dioxide emissions.

Sun Asterisk

Debt Financing in 2020
Sun Asterisk is a software company provides software services.

bellFace

Venture Round in 2020
bellFace Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing a web-based platform designed for video conferencing and online sales support, targeting business-to-business interactions. Founded in 2015, the platform allows users to connect without the need for login or installation, enabling rapid access within five seconds through a browser. Its unique audio system operates via telephone lines, minimizing interruptions commonly associated with traditional web meeting systems. bellFace enhances the sales experience by offering features like document sharing and scripted communication, effectively simulating face-to-face interactions. The platform is particularly suited for inside sales, providing a seamless and efficient solution for customer engagement.

Baseconnect

Series A in 2020
Baseconnect Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in developing and operating BaseconnectList, a corporate sales support database. The company provides Musubu, a cloud-based platform that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline corporate sales processes. Musubu helps users target prospective customers and create tailored company lists, significantly enhancing the efficiency of sales operations. By connecting global data, Baseconnect aims to reduce the time needed for businesses to identify and engage potential clients.

AWL

Series A in 2020
AWL, Inc. develops and provides artificial intelligence-based camera solutions for the retail sector. The company develops artificial intelligence-based devices such as AWL BOX that converts existing security cameras into AI and provides solutions for store operations and AWL Lite that can be installed and used on smart phones to monitor retail store operations. AWL, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Chiyoda, Japan.

Repro

Debt Financing in 2019
Repro Inc. develops Repro, a mobile analytics solution for clients to convert and retain their mobile users. It offers application growth support consulting for total support from strategy planning and development to application. The company provides in-app message to improve conversion rate. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

WealthNavi

Series D in 2019
WealthNavi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in online asset management and risk management services. Through its cloud-based platform, WealthNavi offers robo-advisory services designed to help users find diversified investment opportunities on an international scale. The platform provides comprehensive asset management solutions, including the automatic construction of optimal portfolios, automatic ordering, reserve management, rebalancing, and tax optimization. By leveraging advanced risk management algorithms, WealthNavi aims to assist users in making informed investment decisions while managing their assets effectively.

Paidy

Debt Financing in 2019
Paidy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that offers a cardless payment platform designed for online shopping. Founded in 2008 and rebranded in 2018, Paidy allows consumers to make purchases using only their name and email address, eliminating the need for credit cards or pre-registration. The service is optimized for mobile and instant-checkout, facilitating a seamless shopping experience. Users can consolidate their purchases into a single monthly bill, enhancing convenience. Paidy employs proprietary technology to assess creditworthiness and underwrite transactions, providing merchants with guaranteed payments. This approach caters to Japanese consumers who prefer not to use credit cards, helping online vendors improve conversion rates, increase average order values, and encourage repeat purchases.

Space BD

Debt Financing in 2019
Space BD is a company focused on addressing the challenges associated with the industrialization of space. It aims to serve as a comprehensive solution for businesses developing new technologies by offering a range of space-related services. By adopting a business-driven approach, Space BD seeks to facilitate the commercialization of low Earth orbit, ensuring that scientists and companies can access space without complications. The company's mission is to streamline processes and support innovation within the burgeoning space industry.

Bitkey

Debt Financing in 2019
Bitkey, Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2018, specializing in smart lock technology that utilizes blockchain, distributed systems, and encryption. Its primary offering is a digital key platform designed to streamline access control in homes, offices, and hotels. The platform allows for the digitalization of existing locking mechanisms, enabling users to identify and authorize access through a single identity document. This innovative solution enhances workplace convenience by integrating various tenant applications and real estate management systems. Additionally, it supports services such as parcel delivery and cleaning, even in the absence of residents or employees.

COREKARA

Seed Round in 2019
Corekara Inc is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in web design services. Established in 2012, it offers a range of solutions including content marketing, information technology, and application development and consulting services. In addition to its headquarters in Tokyo, Corekara has offices in Osaka and Fukuoka, Japan, enhancing its ability to serve clients across the region. The company also functions as a web advertising operation agency, providing comprehensive digital marketing strategies to its clients.

COREKARA

Debt Financing in 2019
Corekara Inc is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in web design services. Established in 2012, it offers a range of solutions including content marketing, information technology, and application development and consulting services. In addition to its headquarters in Tokyo, Corekara has offices in Osaka and Fukuoka, Japan, enhancing its ability to serve clients across the region. The company also functions as a web advertising operation agency, providing comprehensive digital marketing strategies to its clients.

Ghelia

Corporate Round in 2019
Ghelia Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing integrated AI solutions for business operations. The company offers innovative products such as Deep Station, a deep learning hardware, and Deep Analyzer, a software designed for advanced learning applications. Ghelia's mission is to make deep learning technology accessible and user-friendly, enabling a wide range of users to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence in their daily lives and work environments. By creating a comprehensive AI platform that encompasses both operating systems and hardware, Ghelia aims to facilitate the adoption of AI across various sectors.

Fair

Debt Financing in 2019
Fair is a car leasing company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It offers a mobile application that simplifies the vehicle leasing process, allowing users to shop for, get approved for, and pay for a car using only their driver's license and bank account. By pioneering the car-as-a-service concept, Fair provides customers with the freedom to choose their vehicle and the flexibility to lease it for as long as desired, without the long-term commitments associated with traditional financing or leasing options. This innovative approach aims to enhance access to personal mobility for a wide range of consumers.

Active SONAR .Inc

Venture Round in 2019
Active SONAR .Inc is a subscription e-commerce company for the Japanese market. It offers RECLO and FLIP, e-commerce applications. Active SONAR .Inc was founded in November 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Reclo

Venture Round in 2019
Reclo Inc. operates a luxury goods consignment platform that facilitates the resale of both new and used branded items. Founded in November 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Reclo allows users to buy and sell a diverse range of luxury products, including clothing, bags, watches, accessories, and jewelry, often at discounts of up to 90%. The platform employs experienced appraisers to ensure the quality of products, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Additionally, Reclo offers a return policy to address concerns related to online shopping, such as size and product condition, enhancing the overall shopping experience for users.

Reclo

Debt Financing in 2019
Reclo Inc. operates a luxury goods consignment platform that facilitates the resale of both new and used branded items. Founded in November 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Reclo allows users to buy and sell a diverse range of luxury products, including clothing, bags, watches, accessories, and jewelry, often at discounts of up to 90%. The platform employs experienced appraisers to ensure the quality of products, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Additionally, Reclo offers a return policy to address concerns related to online shopping, such as size and product condition, enhancing the overall shopping experience for users.

AVA Intelligence

Seed Round in 2019
AVA Intelligence Inc. designs and develops an artificial intelligence based software solution that proposes travel destination based on user's personality. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan with an additional office in Shibuya, Japan.

Frasers Property

Post in 2019
Frasers Property is a global real estate company that owns, develops, and manages a diverse portfolio of properties, including residential, retail, commercial, and industrial assets. Established in multiple regions such as Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and China, the company operates through four main strategic business units: Singapore, Australia and Industrial, Hospitality, and Thailand & Vietnam. Frasers Property is committed to providing enriching experiences for its customers and stakeholders, with a significant presence in the hospitality sector that spans over 80 cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's subsidiary in Thailand focuses on property development consulting and investment services, bolstering its regional footprint.

Payment Technology Japan

Corporate Round in 2019
Payment Technology Co. Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing applications that facilitate payroll prepayment services. The company caters to a diverse range of businesses, offering solutions that alleviate the installation and operational costs typically associated with prepaid services. By providing these services, Payment Technology aims to enhance financial flexibility for employees, allowing them to access their wages before the official payday. This innovative approach supports both companies and their workforce in managing cash flow more effectively.

OLTA

Debt Financing in 2019
OLTA is a financial technology company that provides cloud-based factoring services aimed at addressing immediate funding needs for both individuals and businesses. Its platform allows users to obtain funds without the constraints of traditional borrowing, offering a flexible solution for short-term financial requirements. By eliminating limits on purchase prices, OLTA enables clients to secure financing that enhances their profitability while efficiently managing cash flow.

OLTA

Venture Round in 2019
OLTA is a financial technology company that provides cloud-based factoring services aimed at addressing immediate funding needs for both individuals and businesses. Its platform allows users to obtain funds without the constraints of traditional borrowing, offering a flexible solution for short-term financial requirements. By eliminating limits on purchase prices, OLTA enables clients to secure financing that enhances their profitability while efficiently managing cash flow.

Yappli

Debt Financing in 2019
Yappli is a Tokyo-based B2B SaaS software company that provides an online platform to easily build, manage, and analyze enterprise-grade native mobile applications without the need for coding skills. The company is on a T2D3 growth path with notable clients such as The North Face, GYAO, Azul by Moussy, and Cartoon Network. Yappli is changing the app development industry through its innovative and creative solutions. The online platform allows users to construct a UI from scratch and maintain full control over the way the app looks and feels. Along with giving the user full control, Yappli has numerous API relations and external services to further reinforce the app experience. Yappli is a neutral platform for app development and management, so the users will have full ownership in terms of the account and app management. These features along with a dedicated support team can help companies effortlessly design the perfect app, all without coding knowledge. Notable Awards: 5th place in CLOUD TOP10 Forbes Japan 2020; 7th place at Deloitte Fast 50 Japan 2018; 2nd place at SLUSH ASIA in 2015; Won AWS award at Tech in Asia Tokyo 2015

Yappli

Series C in 2019
Yappli is a Tokyo-based B2B SaaS software company that provides an online platform to easily build, manage, and analyze enterprise-grade native mobile applications without the need for coding skills. The company is on a T2D3 growth path with notable clients such as The North Face, GYAO, Azul by Moussy, and Cartoon Network. Yappli is changing the app development industry through its innovative and creative solutions. The online platform allows users to construct a UI from scratch and maintain full control over the way the app looks and feels. Along with giving the user full control, Yappli has numerous API relations and external services to further reinforce the app experience. Yappli is a neutral platform for app development and management, so the users will have full ownership in terms of the account and app management. These features along with a dedicated support team can help companies effortlessly design the perfect app, all without coding knowledge. Notable Awards: 5th place in CLOUD TOP10 Forbes Japan 2020; 7th place at Deloitte Fast 50 Japan 2018; 2nd place at SLUSH ASIA in 2015; Won AWS award at Tech in Asia Tokyo 2015

KIOXIA

Funding Round in 2019
KIOXIA Corporation specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of non-volatile memory solutions. The company's product offerings include wireless secure digital (SD) cards, micro SD cards, USB sticks, and various types of NAND flash memory, such as BiCS flash, e-MMC, and UFS for use in automotive applications. KIOXIA also produces specialized memory cards with advanced features, including anti-tampering functions and interface lock capabilities. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, KIOXIA operates as a subsidiary of Toshiba Memory Holdings Corporation and was previously known as Toshiba Memory Corporation before rebranding in October 2019.

Pixie Dust Technologies

Series B in 2019
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of innovative technologies, particularly in phased array and digital fabrication. Founded in 2015, it has created an ultrasonic phased array system that enables the generation of force in mid-air, allowing for applications such as non-contact transportation of objects, targeted sound delivery among individuals in a crowd, and guidance for service animals. The company also offers various consumer products, including Sound Hug, a device that combines music with light and vibration; Sonorepro, a hair care tool utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure; Vuevo, which visualizes conversations for improved communication; and kikippa, a gamma wave sound care device. Through these technologies, Pixie Dust Technologies aims to enhance user experiences by integrating sound and light into everyday interactions.

Cogent Labs

Series B in 2019
Cogent Labs Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software that facilitates data input and API documentation. The company focuses on both fundamental and applied AI research, creating solutions that enhance various aspects of business operations. Cogent Labs offers tools that can scan documents and convert handwriting into digital text, thereby streamlining data entry processes. Its products include predictive analysis tools with an intuitive web interface and a natural language understanding engine that automates document processing and analyzes historical data for future forecasting. Through its innovative AI solutions, Cogent Labs aims to improve the quality of life by bridging advanced technology with practical applications.

DIV

Venture Round in 2019
DIV operates TECH::CAMP, a programming school, a short-term intensive training course designed to turn students into engineers.

LINE

Venture Round in 2019
LINE is a technology company based in Japan that specializes in developing mobile applications for communication and entertainment. Its flagship product, the LINE app, enables users to make free calls and send messages regardless of their mobile network provider. In addition to messaging, LINE offers various services, including NAVER, a search communication platform, and Livedoor, which encompasses news, blogging, and portal services. The company also operates LINE GAME, allowing users to play games within the app. Furthermore, LINE Ventures Corporation, the company's venture capital arm, focuses on investing in growth-stage companies within sectors such as online-to-offline services, e-commerce, and fintech, aiming to foster innovation in Japan's digital landscape. Through its diverse offerings and strategic investments, LINE connects users with information, services, and entertainment.

HoloEyes

Series B in 2019
HoloEyes plans to use the funds raised this round to build the system and business base for HoloEyes VR and expand its staff.Collecting the data from CT scans, forming 3D human body models, and accumulating it creates a so-called medical VR database.

Stockmark

Series A in 2019
StockMark is an AI venture from the University of Tokyo that provides business decision support with text mining and AI. We are developing businesses such as the web news distribution service "Anews", sales "Asales", and AI-related business consulting business "AI Alchemist".

NeuroSpace

Debt Financing in 2019
NeuroSpace Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of brain wave-related equipment designed for analyzing sleep patterns. The company operates a sleep analysis platform that enhances users' sleep cycles and promotes overall well-being. Utilizing advanced neuroscience technology, NeuroSpace offers tools for monitoring sleep and addressing jet lag, particularly for travelers. Additionally, the platform provides sleep-related advice aimed at reducing sleep issues and optimizing sleep quality, ultimately enabling users to achieve greater productivity through improved rest.

ReadyFor

Series A in 2019
ReadyFor Inc. is a Tokyo-based crowdfunding platform established in 2014. It specializes in facilitating funding for projects within the service sector, allowing investors to discover and support various initiatives. The platform enables clients to generate pre-sales and gather feedback from early adopters through short-term fundraising campaigns. This approach supports both charitable endeavors and startup initiatives, streamlining the process of soliciting and raising funds for diverse projects under a single platform.

Quan

Venture Round in 2019
Quan Inc. develops content for smartphone applications and web. The company develops characters contents such as Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, Business Fish, Piyomaru, sticker shop for au Smartpass, Mr.Egg, Elice, Kawaii Kaomoji Book, handwritten stickers, AIS MystickerShop and game contents that includes emotipon. The company offers characters for mobile carriers, chatting applications and platforms of Japan and Southeast Asian nations. Quan Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

GIFMAGAZINE

Debt Financing in 2019
GIFMAGAZINE, Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2013, headquartered in Tokyo. It operates as a prominent platform for posting, sharing, and searching GIF animations, making it the largest community of its kind in Japan. The platform sees around 150,000 GIF works posted each month, showcasing a diverse array of artistic expressions. Notably, it highlights creators with distinctive perspectives through the designation of "GIFMAGAZINE Official GIFer," recognizing those who contribute particularly unique or artistic content to the community.

Cinnamon AI

Series B in 2019
Cinnamon, Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence products and consulting services aimed at enhancing human productivity by automating repetitive tasks. The company has developed several innovative tools, including an auto documentation system that extracts information from various sources such as application forms and emails to generate formatted documents. Additionally, Cinnamon AI offers a highly accurate recommendation and matching engine, alongside a natural language understanding chatbot. These solutions are designed to facilitate more efficient workflows, allowing users to concentrate on creative and strategic activities by leveraging accumulated data patterns for better decision-making.

Wacul

Venture Round in 2018
WACUL INC. offers Web improvement consulting services. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Baseconnect

Series A in 2018
Baseconnect Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in developing and operating BaseconnectList, a corporate sales support database. The company provides Musubu, a cloud-based platform that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline corporate sales processes. Musubu helps users target prospective customers and create tailored company lists, significantly enhancing the efficiency of sales operations. By connecting global data, Baseconnect aims to reduce the time needed for businesses to identify and engage potential clients.

Style Port

Venture Round in 2018
Style Port Inc. is a Nagoya-based company established in 2017 that specializes in virtual reality (VR) preview systems using artificial intelligence technology. Its flagship product, Roov, is an Internet VR platform designed to assist real estate agents in marketing properties and enabling potential buyers to visualize interiors effectively. Roov can generate 3D modeling data from computer-aided design (CAD) data, even for properties that are still under construction. For existing properties, users can enhance the VR experience by removing personal items and furniture through a scanning survey. The platform is accessible on general terminals and web browsers, utilizing Style Port's proprietary development engine to facilitate features such as walkthroughs, furniture placement simulations, and indoor measurements.

Mentalhealth Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Mental Health Technologies is a company that provides standard measures to maintain the mental health of employees, which is one of the foundations of health management.

Allm

Venture Round in 2018
Allm is a medical ICT company dedicated to shaping healthcare. The company seeks to benefit society by launching next-generation technologies and medical communications platforms for the healthcare industry. The solutions are installed more than 18 countries across US, South America, EU, Japan, Middle East and Africa.

STARX

Corporate Round in 2018
Starks defines itself as a "Market Innovation Company" and resolves social issues by innovating not the products and services themselves, but the underlying "market structure".

Jio

Debt Financing in 2018
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a telecommunications company based in Mumbai, India, that offers a range of wireless telecom products and services, including voice, data, and messaging. The company utilizes Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology to provide mobile and broadband services. In addition to its core offerings, Jio distributes smartphones and hotspot devices, enhancing connectivity options for consumers. Jio also invests in research and development across various fields such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and next-generation cloud services. Its media services encompass a wide array of content, including recorded and live music, sports, television programs, movies, and events, catering to diverse entertainment needs.

InstaVR

Series B in 2018
InstaVR Inc. is a company that provides tools for virtual reality (VR) creators to develop and publish VR applications across multiple platforms. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a web-based authoring tool called InstaVR, which allows users to import various VR content, customize applications, and publish them. Additionally, InstaVR offers several VR applications, including AAA VR Cinema, Tokyo VR, Snow-mountain VR, and VR Tour Hub, each designed to enhance user experience in different ways, such as enabling virtual tours and supporting diverse VR video formats. The company also creates customized VR applications tailored to various industries, including real estate, tourism, education, and entertainment. InstaVR's technology includes features for analyzing user behavior, making it easier for creators to optimize their content.

Cinnamon AI

Debt Financing in 2018
Cinnamon, Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence products and consulting services aimed at enhancing human productivity by automating repetitive tasks. The company has developed several innovative tools, including an auto documentation system that extracts information from various sources such as application forms and emails to generate formatted documents. Additionally, Cinnamon AI offers a highly accurate recommendation and matching engine, alongside a natural language understanding chatbot. These solutions are designed to facilitate more efficient workflows, allowing users to concentrate on creative and strategic activities by leveraging accumulated data patterns for better decision-making.

Plaid

Debt Financing in 2018
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Plaid

Venture Round in 2018
Plaid the service provider does not have to analyze it using the service, such as data analysis, review the improvement plan, the only step on a separate step to reflect site. It is because the output for analysis and improvement of these services are divided. Therefore, you would have meant turning the PDCA high cost of resources and time-consuming large.

Jio

Debt Financing in 2018
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a telecommunications company based in Mumbai, India, that offers a range of wireless telecom products and services, including voice, data, and messaging. The company utilizes Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology to provide mobile and broadband services. In addition to its core offerings, Jio distributes smartphones and hotspot devices, enhancing connectivity options for consumers. Jio also invests in research and development across various fields such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and next-generation cloud services. Its media services encompass a wide array of content, including recorded and live music, sports, television programs, movies, and events, catering to diverse entertainment needs.

Gizumo

Corporate Round in 2018
Gizumo inc. offers system engineering service for Information technology industry. It offers training business and contract development services. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

GRCS

Venture Round in 2017
GRCS Inc., formerly known as NANAROQ Inc., is a Japanese company founded in March 2005 that specializes in security risk management. The company offers Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions designed to visualize and manage the risks faced by organizations. By leveraging information technology, GRCS aims to optimize both internal company policies and external social regulations, thereby enhancing overall management practices.

Regolith

Venture Round in 2017
Regolith providing an all-in-one solution for the construction industry by quickly detecting the flow of the industry.We will promote the construction industry to a more attractive industry and expand it not only in Japan but also overseas.

Preferred Networks

Venture Round in 2017
Preferred Networks, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in software development services focused on real-time machine learning and deep learning technologies. The company aims to create practical applications for the Internet of Things, particularly in transportation systems, manufacturing, and bio-healthcare. Its services encompass data analytics, edge computing, distributed intelligence, and computer vision, catering to various sectors including retail, automotive, healthcare, advertising, life sciences, manufacturing, public safety, network security, and transportation. Preferred Networks also explores the integration of machine learning in areas such as personal robotics, plant optimization, materials discovery, and sports analytics. With a branch in Berkeley, California, the company is dedicated to advancing technologies that combine data from the physical and digital realms for applications like autonomous driving and medical diagnosis.

Adoir

Seed Round in 2017
Adoir Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2012 that specializes in video production and online video communication. The firm develops an information-sharing and review platform tailored for the video production industry. Adoir focuses on creating promotional videos and web content specifically for technology companies in Japan. The company aims to showcase and export Japan's technological advancements and cultural heritage to a global audience through its video offerings, aligning with its vision of "Japan worth spreading."

Vook

Debt Financing in 2017
The Japanese startup running online platforms for videographers.

Gaia Inc.

Venture Round in 2017
Gaia Inc. is a financial services company based in Chuo, Japan, established in 2017. It specializes in providing a cryptocurrency trading platform that facilitates virtual currency investments, including bitcoin. The company offers a unique follow-trade feature, allowing users to replicate the trades of successful investors easily. In addition to its trading platform, Gaia Inc. is involved in the development and operation of related digital services, including mobile applications and blockchain technologies, aimed at enhancing the user experience in the financial market.

Yappli

Series B in 2017
Yappli is a Tokyo-based B2B SaaS software company that provides an online platform to easily build, manage, and analyze enterprise-grade native mobile applications without the need for coding skills. The company is on a T2D3 growth path with notable clients such as The North Face, GYAO, Azul by Moussy, and Cartoon Network. Yappli is changing the app development industry through its innovative and creative solutions. The online platform allows users to construct a UI from scratch and maintain full control over the way the app looks and feels. Along with giving the user full control, Yappli has numerous API relations and external services to further reinforce the app experience. Yappli is a neutral platform for app development and management, so the users will have full ownership in terms of the account and app management. These features along with a dedicated support team can help companies effortlessly design the perfect app, all without coding knowledge. Notable Awards: 5th place in CLOUD TOP10 Forbes Japan 2020; 7th place at Deloitte Fast 50 Japan 2018; 2nd place at SLUSH ASIA in 2015; Won AWS award at Tech in Asia Tokyo 2015

WAmazing

Debt Financing in 2017
WAmazing provides free subscriber identification module (SIM) cards that allow foreign travelers to register before their arrival in Japan. Through an app, WAmazing also provides tourists with free internet services of up to 500MB. The service aims to prevent visitors from being locked out of free wifi because of sign-up pages in Japanese that demand a local phone number. WAmazing was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

SanBio

Post in 2017
SanBio Company Limited is a regenerative medicine firm based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on developing and commercializing cell-based therapies for various central nervous system disorders. The company is advancing its lead product, SB623, currently in Phase II clinical trials for treating chronic motor deficits caused by traumatic brain injury and stroke. SanBio's research pipeline also includes SB618 for peripheral nerve damage, SB308 for muscular dystrophy, and other products targeting conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, and Alzheimer’s disease. Collaborations with several academic institutions and partners, such as Asahikawa Medical University and Juntendo University, support the development of these therapies. Founded in 2001, SanBio aims to address unmet medical needs through innovative regenerative medicine solutions.

Triple W

Debt Financing in 2017
Triple W develops DFree, the first wearable device for incontinence that can track the progression of bladder movements using a non-invasive ultrasonic sensor. The device will help elderly and disabled people who suffer from incontinence by notifying when they will need to go to the bathroom. DFree is now widely marketed in Asia and Europe and used in over 500 senior care facilities. Triple W has offices in Japan, France, and the US.

Triple W

Series A in 2017
Triple W develops DFree, the first wearable device for incontinence that can track the progression of bladder movements using a non-invasive ultrasonic sensor. The device will help elderly and disabled people who suffer from incontinence by notifying when they will need to go to the bathroom. DFree is now widely marketed in Asia and Europe and used in over 500 senior care facilities. Triple W has offices in Japan, France, and the US.

Pring

Corporate Round in 2017
Pring Inc. is a company focused on developing a mobile application designed to facilitate money transfer and remittance services. The app enables users to exchange money easily, pay bills, make payments at stores, and collect funds from friends. Pring's platform offers these services without charging any commission, making it an attractive option for individuals seeking a cost-effective solution for personal transactions.
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