Mizuho Bank

Mizuho Bank, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a commercial bank that provides a wide range of corporate and investment banking services to major corporations, financial institutions, and public sector entities. Its offerings include various types of deposits, loans, and financial products such as acceptance and negotiation of import/export bills, remittance services, and foreign exchange contracts. The bank is also involved in investment banking activities, including custodial services, syndication, and real estate and acquisition finance. As a subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, Mizuho Bank aims to meet the financial needs of both domestic and international clients through comprehensive banking solutions.

Jodi Lau

Senior Vice President

Tadashi Miyazaki

Managing Director

Masahide Sato

Managing Director and Executive Investment Officer

Past deals in Asia Pacific

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.

TONIK

Series B in 2022
TONIK provides retail financial products, including deposits, loans, current accounts, payments, and cards on a highly secure digital banking platform.

Momo

Series E in 2021
Momo is a FinTech startup that offers a mobile, electronic wallet, and payment application for iOS and Android devices. Its products help customers in Vietnam make nationwide cash transfers, pay more than 100 types of bills, recharge mobile phone accounts, settle personal loans, and purchase services such as software license and online game cards, airline and movie tickets, etc. The company’s payment system partners with 24 domestic banks and foreign payment networks, including JCB, MasterCard, and Visa.

Clean Energy Connect

Debt Financing in 2021
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. owns, generates and delivers renewable energy for corporate customers. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Clean Energy Connect

Venture Round in 2021
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. owns, generates and delivers renewable energy for corporate customers. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

COVER Corporation

Venture Round in 2020
COVER Corporation engages in AR compatible virtual live distribution service that allows enterprises developing animation and games to develop interactive programs using 3D characters. The company also license to other companies. The company was founded in 2016 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.

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.

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 is an InsideSales System specialized targetted for Business to business sales customer support.No log in, no installation required. No matter where you are, it connects in 5 seconds becacuse it operates in the browser (patented). The audio system is connected through the telephone lines, there is no interruption like with Web meeting systems. bellFace which is specific to sales, comes with document sharing and script function, so your experience is just like face to face communication . It is also suited for inside sales.

Baseconnect Inc.

Series A in 2020
Baseconnect Inc. develops and operates BaseconnectList, a corporate sales support database. The company offers Musubu , a cloud-based database for targeting corporate sales and creating a company list for prospective customers. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.

Wealthnavi

Series D in 2019
WealthNavi Inc. develops and delivers an online asset management and risk management platform. Its cloud-based platform provides robo advisory services that enable users to locate diversified investments internationally. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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.

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.

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.

OLTA

Debt Financing in 2019
OLTA is a cloud factoring can be used by individuals and corporations, and there is no upper or lower limit on the purchase price.

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.

Cogent Labs

Series B in 2019
Cogent Labs Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing data input and API documentation. The company focuses on both fundamental and applied AI research, striving to create practical solutions that improve quality of life. Their expertise spans various fields, including time-series forecasting, information extraction, natural language processing, voice processing, and reinforcement learning. Through its innovative approach, Cogent Labs bridges the gap between advanced AI technologies and real-world 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.

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.

Baseconnect Inc.

Series A in 2018
Baseconnect Inc. develops and operates BaseconnectList, a corporate sales support database. The company offers Musubu , a cloud-based database for targeting corporate sales and creating a company list for prospective customers. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.

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".

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

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.

Plaid

Debt Financing 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.

GRCS

Venture Round in 2017
GRCS Inc., previously known as NANAROQ Inc., is a Japan-based company established in March 2005 that specializes in security risk management. The firm offers Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions designed to help organizations visualize and manage risks effectively. By leveraging information technology, GRCS aims to enhance the optimization of corporate regulations and align them with societal standards, thereby enabling businesses to navigate the complexities of risk management more efficiently.

Vook

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

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

Pring

Corporate Round in 2017
pring Inc. is engage in developing and providing the app for smart phone called pring.

WOVN Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
WOVN Technologies offers website localization service that translates a website into multiple languages. The company aims to make website multilingualization and localization straight-forward, simple, and accessible to anyone from a website developer, to a blogger.

LOB

Corporate Round in 2016
LOB Inc. is an ad technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing and providing advertising platforms designed to enhance marketing effectiveness. Its primary focus is on creating innovative solutions that improve the distribution of advertising content, allowing clients to access superior advertising platforms and distribution channels. Through its marketing support tools, LOB aims to strengthen the brand presence of organizations, facilitating more efficient and impactful advertising strategies.

StreetAcademy

Venture Round in 2016
StreetAcademy, Inc. operates an online platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that serves as a marketplace for education. The platform connects individuals looking to teach with those eager to learn, facilitating a variety of courses and learning experiences. By providing a space for users to share their knowledge and skills, StreetAcademy fosters a collaborative learning environment that empowers both educators and students.

FiNC

Debt Financing in 2015
FiNC Technologies Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a health technology company focused on preventive healthcare through the use of artificial intelligence. The company offers an online platform that combines data analysis, rich content, and social elements to assist users in logging, understanding, and managing their health and wellness. By collecting and analyzing data related to diet, sleep, and exercise habits, FiNC aims to address various health issues, such as obesity and chronic pain, while promoting healthier lifestyle choices. Its mission centers on providing personalized AI solutions to enhance overall wellness, thereby bridging the gap between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy amidst global health disparities.

China Bank

Debt Financing in 2015
At China Bank, we are committed to making your success our business. We offer a complete range of deposit, investment, financing, remittance, and insurance products and services, accessible through our vast network of branches nationwide and secure and reliable electronic banking channels: China Bank TellerCard (ATM), China Bank Online (internet & mobile banking) and China Bank Tellerphone (phone banking)

FiNC

Series A in 2014
FiNC Technologies Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a health technology company focused on preventive healthcare through the use of artificial intelligence. The company offers an online platform that combines data analysis, rich content, and social elements to assist users in logging, understanding, and managing their health and wellness. By collecting and analyzing data related to diet, sleep, and exercise habits, FiNC aims to address various health issues, such as obesity and chronic pain, while promoting healthier lifestyle choices. Its mission centers on providing personalized AI solutions to enhance overall wellness, thereby bridging the gap between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy amidst global health disparities.