Mizuho Capital

Mizuho Capital, established in 1983 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a prominent venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank, one of Japan's largest banks. The firm manages approximately ¥49.6 billion JPY and focuses its investments primarily on information technology, biotechnology, healthcare, and various manufacturing sectors. Mizuho Capital was formed in 2002 through the merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital, and IBJ Investment, which were subsidiaries of three major banks. With a significant track record, over 600 companies backed by Mizuho have successfully gone public, positioning the firm as the fifth-largest venture capital firm in Japan. Mizuho Capital aims to leverage its expertise to invest in private markets across the Asia-Pacific region.

Shinichiro Kuge

Investment Manager

Hajime Saito

President

Omachi Yusuke

President and CEO

Past deals in Asia Pacific

Minto

Venture Round in 2022
Minto develops and establishes a creator economy for manga and anime creators to deliver their content to the world. Minto provides whatever is required, from planning to the direction and result analysis.

Beatrust

Series A in 2022
Beatrust Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2020 that develops a collaboration application designed to enhance employee connectivity and collaboration within organizations. The platform enables employees to search for and access information about their colleagues, including skills, experiences, work content, and hobbies. By facilitating a better understanding of coworkers' capabilities, Beatrust aims to accelerate collaboration and drive innovation among teams.

Synspective

Series B in 2022
Synspective Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in satellite data technology that integrates synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. The company offers remote sensing and satellite imagery services using small-sized SAR satellites, which can monitor human activity across vast areas regardless of time or weather conditions. Its technology is designed to support various sectors, including urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, and finance, helping clients meet their sustainable development and resilient urban development objectives. Synspective stands out with its high frequency, resolution, and responsiveness in satellite data provision.

A10 Lab

Series A in 2022
A10 Lab Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a self-improvement mobile application aimed at enhancing users' well-being through habit formation. The application employs a team-based approach, allowing users to form groups of five, fostering collaboration and accountability among participants. Through gamification and social encouragement, the platform helps individuals establish new routines and develop skills that contribute to their personal growth. A10 Lab's innovative solution not only aims to improve individual happiness but also enhances user engagement, ultimately benefiting businesses by increasing customer lifetime value. The app, known as 'Min Chale,' has received recognition on Google Play for its effectiveness in promoting positive behavior change.

Ventus

Series A in 2021
Ventus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the intersection of technology and entertainment. The company has developed Whooop, an electronic tracker trading software that allows users to engage with sports teams and athletes by becoming members. This platform facilitates the issuance of online trading cards by professional sports teams and athletes, enabling users to purchase and collect these cards. Ventus, Inc. aims to enhance the fan experience by providing innovative technology that fosters a deeper connection between fans and their favorite sports figures.

Space BD

Venture Round in 2021
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.

LexxPluss

Series A in 2021
Developer of automated transport robot system designed to support logistics warehouses. The company provides traction and transport capacity as conventional products and autonomous driving technology that can handle all on-site scenes, enabling industries by reducing the workload and improving the safety of essential workers working in the field.

Infostellar

Series B in 2021
Infostellar Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing cloud-based communication solutions for satellite operators. The company offers StellarStation, a modular platform that allows ground station owners to monetize their surplus capacity while enabling satellite operators to connect with satellites using a diverse range of antennas globally, all through a single interface. By facilitating the sharing of satellite antennas during idle periods, Infostellar helps reduce operational costs and enhance transmission time, thereby improving the quality of service for satellite operators. Additionally, Infostellar provides tools such as Ground Station Search and Makesat, further streamlining the satellite communication process.

Style Port

Venture Round in 2021
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.

Resilire

Seed Round in 2021
The management service for Supply-chain risks.

Baby Job

Venture Round in 2021
Provider of parenting management services intended to help reduce the workload. The company provides a subscription for the usage of unlimited disposable diapers and finding a childcare facility that suits them, enabling parents and nursery teachers to solve problems and not have to manage individual diapers.

Super Studio

Funding Round in 2021
Provider of D2C consulting services specializing in product planning and development. The company provides consulting services concentrating on product manufacturing, sales promotion activities, supply chain optimization, and CRM after-sales as well as offering an enterprise collaboration platform for sales and marketing, enabling businesses to maximize their revenue and customer experience.

Life is Beautiful

Venture Round in 2021
Life is Beautiful develops iOS and Android mobile apps, web apps, and Facebook apps. The company’s portfolio of services includes development and consultation with Natural Language Processing, smartphone app development, social app development, web service development, UI/UX design, character design, and consultation. Life is Beautiful was founded on September 29, 2010, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Canly

Venture Round in 2021
Canly, developed by Leretto Co., Ltd., is a solution designed to manage store accounts on social networking services, including Google My Business and Facebook. Founded in 2018 and based in Meguro, Japan, the company also offers consulting services aimed at optimizing market engagement. Canly focuses on enhancing the online presence of businesses through effective management of their social media accounts, thereby supporting their marketing and advertising efforts.

JCG

Series B in 2021
JCG Co., Ltd., an e-sports event company, operates and manages a gaming tournament site. Its activities include e-sports events (online tournament planning and management); event planning and operation with white label; promotion consulting utilizing e-sports; delivery studio rental; cloud management of online tournament system; and video production and editing. It serves game publishers and corporations. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Local Works

Venture Round in 2021
LOCALWORKS Create a world where SMEs can grow easily by creating trust through visualization of reliability and changing the mechanism.

Funds

Series C in 2021
Operator of an online peer-to-peer lending marketplace designed to connect individuals and lending companies. The company's platform connects individual investors who wish to manage their assets online to companies that borrow operating funds, enabling lenders to invest in middle-risk-middle return type financial instruments.

Allm

Series A in 2021
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.

Tribal Media House

Venture Round in 2021
Provider of digital marketing services intended to ignite customers' passion. The company's services are engaged in a wide range of activities, from marketing support for major companies to the development and provision of tools related to social media, enabling customers with total support for solving problems regardless of method.

ExtraBold

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of large pellet-type three-dimensional printer designed to utilize recycled plastics, biomass plastics and bioplastics. The company's 3D additive manufacturing machine offers additive manufacturing, material recycling, computational design and three-dimensional scanning, enabling customers to facilitate mobility-type decentralized manufacturing.

JiMED

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of wireless embedded brain-computer interface system designed to read brain activity. The company offers a wireless implantable BCI system to read brain activity using an implanted device and Artificial intelligence and operate the device by thinking, enabling ALS patients to improve communication and QOL.

XMart

Series A in 2021
XMart, Inc. develops a platform that aims at reducing the cost of operating restaurants and improving the food industry productivity. The platform works by connecting restaurants and wholesalers. The restaurants can then register their delivery slip on the platform and receive a proposed quotation. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Thinkings

Series A in 2021
Operator of a recruitment management platform intended to help companies carry out recruitment programs. The company's platform offers services like direct recruiting, aptitude test assessment, online interviews, and talent management, enabling clients to hire suitable candidates.

Famitra

Venture Round in 2021
Provider of family trust services intended to support the formation of family trusts to prevent asset freezes due to dementia. The company's services prevent account freezes by opening a dedicated bank account for the company and managing assets with the account to withdraw expenses, enabling clients to ask for advice regarding issues with a professional and discuss with parents their wishes, family structure and the content of the assets they want to prevent freezing and make appropriate suggestions.

CLUE

Series B 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.
Japan Data Science Consortium Co. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics. Founded in 2014, it offers a range of services including demand forecasting, predictive maintenance, digital transformation, optical character recognition, and image recognition. The company focuses on providing solutions tailored to the medical, education, and retail sectors, aiming to facilitate significant profit impact through comprehensive consulting. JDSC supports clients from system construction to corporate process transformation, ensuring the effective integration of AI technologies into their operations.

AViC

Seed Round in 2020
AViC Co., Ltd. is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Aiforce solutions

Venture Round in 2020
Aiforce Solutions is an able to use AI to solve problems in the AI market.The company provides three main services, from the introduction to the improvement of AI. In the first “AI Development Due Diligence”, AI Implementation Consulting, which leads to customer business reform, and support prototype development at 1/3 of the cost of competitors. In addition, we support the selection of AI vendors to conduct PoC and the technical evaluation of potential investment candidates as a member of our customers

CellAxia

Series B in 2020
CellAxia Inc. engages in development of cell therapy drugs. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

ClipLine

Series D in 2020
Developer of a video-based management platform designed to enhance the organizational execution system. The company's platform helps to promote digital transformation in terms of organizational structure, scale, and physical distance, enabling clients to seamlessly monitor quality and thereby improve sales.

SImount

Corporate Round in 2020
SImount is a database management system platform that connects all data such as Excel, CSV, PDF. Moreover, It can utilize all the data related to business, leading to higher business efficiency and higher sales.

Beatrust

Seed Round in 2020
Beatrust Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2020 that develops a collaboration application designed to enhance employee connectivity and collaboration within organizations. The platform enables employees to search for and access information about their colleagues, including skills, experiences, work content, and hobbies. By facilitating a better understanding of coworkers' capabilities, Beatrust aims to accelerate collaboration and drive innovation among teams.

Team Like

Seed Round in 2020
Team Like Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells vinyl curtains, sheets, nets, and related industrial fiber textile materials. The company’s products include plastic and vinyl curtains and sheets, nets, covers, tents, rails, poles, and metal fittings. The company also operates a B2B e-commerce website that retails textile products. It serves manufacturing, logistics, and construction industries. Team Like Co., Ltd. was formerly known as Natsumi Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Team Like Co., Ltd. in April 2020. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Ebina, Japan.

WealthPark

Series B in 2020
WealthPark, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in real estate management services. Founded in 1967, it offers a digital asset management platform designed to facilitate connections between investors and real estate managers. The platform provides various features, including portfolio monitoring, communication with property managers, document storage, access to property information, and direct contact with property brokers. WealthPark's services are also accessible through a mobile application, enhancing user convenience and engagement.

PR Table

Series C in 2020
PR Table Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a mobile application for corporate storytelling. The company's platform is designed to assist businesses in creating, managing, and utilizing narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This enables corporate clients to effectively communicate their stories, including information related to publications, recruitment, and foundational episodes. By focusing on storytelling, PR Table aims to enhance the way organizations share their messages and engage with their audiences.

PR Table

Series C in 2020
PR Table Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a mobile application for corporate storytelling. The company's platform is designed to assist businesses in creating, managing, and utilizing narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This enables corporate clients to effectively communicate their stories, including information related to publications, recruitment, and foundational episodes. By focusing on storytelling, PR Table aims to enhance the way organizations share their messages and engage with their audiences.

ABCash

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of an online financial platform designed to offer advice on financial products such as insurance, mortgages, and investment products. The company's platform offers various courses for money management, enabling customers, especially women to effectively manage their savings.

Hackazouk

Seed Round in 2020
Hackazouk Inc. is an HR Tech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It develops and operates an alumni relationship management system known as Official-Alumni.com, which facilitates connections between companies and their alumni in Japan and the Philippines. The platform enables organizations to maintain communication with former employees through a chat-type messaging function, allowing for the accumulation of valuable data. This system helps companies adapt to the evolving lifestyles of their alumni, fostering ongoing relationships after retirement or exit from the organization.

Repohappy

Venture Round in 2020
Repohappy is a food and beverage media company that operates a platform designed to evaluate consumer engagement and influence. It collects and analyzes data from consumers who interact with simple notification services, allowing businesses to understand and visualize the impact of word-of-mouth marketing. By accumulating information on consumer interests and trends, Repohappy provides valuable insights into the fan base that drives brand awareness and product diffusion, enabling companies to make informed decisions based on consumer behavior. The company also receives invitations from popular stores, enhancing its connections within the food and beverage industry.

Play Life

Venture Round in 2020
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.

OPEN CLOUD

Venture Round in 2020
Open Cloud Co., Ltd develops Web interview platform ApplyNow and provision of other cloud-based services. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Open Cloud Co., Ltd operates as a subsidiary of Kichiri & Co., Ltd.

Alivexis

Series B in 2020
Modulus Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in drug discovery with a focus on developing small-molecule therapeutics for oncology, chronic inflammation, immune disorders, and rare genetic conditions. The company employs advanced computational techniques, including virtual screening and machine learning algorithms, to facilitate the rapid design and generation of drug candidates targeting high-value diseases. Modulus Discovery's innovative platform integrates biological insights with computational drug discovery expertise, allowing for dynamic simulations of proteins in solvated environments. The firm also has an office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and boasts a team of experts in drug design and disease biology, many of whom have extensive research and development experience in leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms.

Airporter

Series B in 2020
Airporter is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing luggage and baggage delivery services for travelers. Founded in November 2017, the company offers a convenient, low-cost solution for visitors to transport their luggage between their accommodations and the airport, ensuring same-day delivery. Customers can manage the entire process from order to payment through their smartphones, enhancing the user experience. Airporter aims to expand its business by forming partnerships with hotels and improving delivery systems. The company has also attracted significant investment, securing funding from notable investors such as BASE Partners, Monex Ventures, and Mizuho Capital.

AppBrew

Series C in 2020
AppBrew Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing LIPS, a mobile application designed for users to share and read authentic reviews on a variety of beauty products, including cosmetics, nail care, personal care, and hair care items from different brands. This platform facilitates informed purchasing decisions by providing a space for users to exchange experiences and insights related to personal care products.

Nupp1

Series A in 2020
Nupp1 Co., Ltd. develops Nupp1 Fit, an application that matches owners of facilities, including fitness gym, bouldering, swimming pools, trampoline, oxygen capsules, and golf areas who want to share the idle time of these facilities with users who want to access them. The application allows users to access the facilities on a minute by minute basis by registering on the application, without the need for membership registration and payment for each such facilities. It also provides Eats Meets, an application that provides personalized meal management, diet planning, and progress report to the users. Nupp1 Co., Ltd. was formerly known as Llotheo Co., Ltd. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Tokyo Communications Group

Venture Round in 2020
TokyoTsushin, Inc. provides mobile application, advertising agency, and other services. It plans and develops casual game apps for smartphones. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Shibuya, Japan.

ADDress

Venture Round in 2020
ADDress is a provider of co-living spaces in both urban and rural areas, enabling people to live in a range of luxurious residences at fixed prices.

Catallaxy

Venture Round in 2020
Catallaxy Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates two primary platforms: "Mitsuri" and "Fabit." Mitsuri serves as a trading platform for custom metal parts, facilitating web-based quotes for metal processing relevant to industrial machinery, factory automation, and facility equipment. Fabit functions as a media platform dedicated to the manufacturing industry, providing accessible information and resources. Catallaxy aims to streamline the procurement, production, and distribution processes of metal parts by coordinating requests from ordering companies with various partner factories. This approach reduces distrust and enhances transparency in transactions, allowing businesses to secure quality materials while improving operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Laboratik

Series A in 2020
Laboratik Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. The company develops and operates the Smart bot A platform, which utilizes natural language processing technology to analyze real-time in-house chat conversations. This platform focuses on enhancing organizational communication by measuring and visualizing team interactions, detecting biased communication, and analyzing the emotional tone of chat exchanges. Additionally, it facilitates idea sharing by automatically collecting comments tagged during discussions. Laboratik aims to improve human creativity and productivity by providing straightforward tools that empower individuals to work more effectively.

AIQ

Series B in 2020
AIQ aims to transform the way offline content is being consumed by bridging O2O (offline to online) media properties with its latest cutting-edge Computer Vision AI Technology where multiple platforms and channels can be integrated, allowing seamless interaction between online & offline content. AIQ's Video & Visual Recognition Technology empowers consumers with the ability to interact with their favourite brand’s & products, any where, any time. At AIQ, we redefine the way brands engage with customers because, we can.

AIQ

Series B in 2020
AIQ Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops an online platform focused on artificial intelligence and software technology. The platform is designed to visualize and analyze market insights, enabling businesses to profile potential customers effectively. AIQ offers tools for customer satisfaction surveys and investigates customer attributes in the realms of research and development as well as marketing. By connecting various social information to marketing services, the company's technology reveals insights that are not easily discernible, thereby allowing clients to explore new opportunities and enhance their market strategies.

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.

Roxx

Series B in 2020
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in job placement services for musicians. Established in 2013 and formerly known as Scouter Inc. until its rebranding in July 2019, the company operates various products, including Back Check, a reference check service, and SARDINE, a cloud job database. ROXX focuses on facilitating career opportunities for musicians through its innovative platform and services, contributing to the development and operation of a comprehensive career platform tailored to the unique needs of the music industry.

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.

FULL KAITEN

Venture Round in 2020
FULL KAITEN Inc. operates a cloud service focused on enhancing sales growth and reducing inventory for businesses in the retail, wholesale, and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company offers an inventory analysis platform that helps clients manage their stock effectively. This platform predicts future sales volumes, categorizes inventory into appropriate, excess, and defective classifications, and generates actionable reduction lists. It also calculates optimal purchasing quantities to minimize sales losses due to stock shortages and analyzes how different products' sales and gross margins can be improved when sold together. Through its services, FULL KAITEN aims to optimize purchasing and increase sales for its clients.

Zenkigen

Series B in 2019
zenkigen is a company which is Contribute to the creation of a society where people and companies can fully embody through technology.We will introduce our business, including the web interview / video interview platform HARUTAKA.

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.

Space BD

Venture Round 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.

toBe marketing

Venture Round in 2019
ToBe Marketing is an information technology company that provides services to combine marketing automation and CRM. It offers consulting services, IT, and marketing consultation. The company is driven by a mission is to realize the engagement of companies and their customers by creating marketing and sales activities using IT or digital technology. ToBe Marketing was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

MIL

Venture Round in 2019
MIL Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interactive video production and marketing services. The company offers a diverse range of solutions including video commerce, recruitment videos, and landing videos, aimed at enhancing video marketing efforts. MIL operates a video editing platform designed to address challenges in the video marketing and advertising sectors. By developing its products in-house, MIL empowers marketers to excel in video marketing, fostering innovative viewing experiences and improving customer engagement.

HRBrain

Series B in 2019
HRBrain, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to enhance the management and evaluation of human resources. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the platform centralizes human resource data, facilitating personal evaluations, organizational structure management, and analysis of employee performance. It assists businesses in setting goals and assessing employee performance through the visualization and analysis of accumulated evaluation data. This enables companies and HR personnel to develop effective management strategies and improve overall workforce management.

Kakehashi

Series B in 2019
Kakehashi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications for the healthcare sector. Its primary focus is on managing health insurance claims and drug history for dispensing pharmacists, utilizing an iPad-based platform. Kakehashi aims to enhance the pharmacy experience by streamlining operations, such as automatically drafting patient records, which in turn improves patient satisfaction and supports work style reforms within pharmacies. As Japan faces an aging population, Kakehashi's initiatives are designed to contribute to the future of medical care, ensuring that the country's advanced healthcare system continues to support healthy life expectancy.

MiL

Seed Round in 2019
Emerging products for healthcare food brands Producing food retailing and wholesale recipe development Restaurant management Catering media operation.

MIL

Venture Round in 2019
MIL Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interactive video production and marketing services. The company offers a diverse range of solutions including video commerce, recruitment videos, and landing videos, aimed at enhancing video marketing efforts. MIL operates a video editing platform designed to address challenges in the video marketing and advertising sectors. By developing its products in-house, MIL empowers marketers to excel in video marketing, fostering innovative viewing experiences and improving customer engagement.

HoloLab

Venture Round in 2019
HoloLab Inc. is a company based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in the research and development of virtual and augmented reality software, focusing on creating mixed-reality systems. These systems aim to innovate computing styles and experiences by seamlessly integrating real and virtual environments. HoloLab's technology enables clients to automatically convert design data from three-dimensional products, enhancing user interaction and visualization. Through its advanced platforms, the company seeks to redefine how users engage with digital content and improve the overall experience in various applications.

RT (Hardware)

Series B in 2019
RT Corporation is a Japanese company that specializes in the development and sale of robots and their components. Founded in 2005 and located in Chiyoda-ku, Japan, RT offers a range of products including service robots for various domestic and international applications, as well as specialized models like army-type robots and micro mouse robots. Notable products include the CRANE-X7, AI Chip V3, and the RIC90. In addition to manufacturing, the company provides services such as robot development, hardware and software development, and contract manufacturing. RT Corporation aims to meet the growing demand for robotics and AI technologies by enabling engineers to innovate in the field of robotics through advanced research and product offerings.

Solairo

Series A in 2019
Solairo, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing and offering a fashion coordinate application and e-commerce portal known as "PRIMODE." The company focuses on enhancing the online shopping experience through its integrated chat management and communication platform, which utilizes artificial intelligence to automate customer interactions. This system not only provides real-time responses to customer inquiries but also analyzes chat log data to help businesses improve their customer engagement and increase purchase rates. Through these services, Solairo aims to deliver a superior purchasing experience for online visitors.

Synspective

Series A in 2019
Synspective Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in satellite data technology that integrates synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. The company offers remote sensing and satellite imagery services using small-sized SAR satellites, which can monitor human activity across vast areas regardless of time or weather conditions. Its technology is designed to support various sectors, including urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, and finance, helping clients meet their sustainable development and resilient urban development objectives. Synspective stands out with its high frequency, resolution, and responsiveness in satellite data provision.

One Media

Venture Round in 2019
One Media, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in visual storytelling through animated messages. The company focuses on transforming messages into engaging video content, managing the entire process in-house. This includes video distribution, viewing data analysis, and creative planning and production. By integrating these services, One Media aims to deliver video content that provides unique value to its clients.

Retrieva

Venture Round in 2019
Retrieva, Inc. designs and develops artificial intelligence (AI) based software solutions for call centers by using natural language processing and machine learning. The company’s products include Talk Coordinator, an operator software solution; Voice Visualizer, an administrator software solution; and VoC Analyzer, an analysis software solution. Retrieva, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Noin

Series B in 2019
Noin, Inc. offers online content creation and media development services. The company also offers sales account management and social media management services for online businesses. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Talent and Assessment

Venture Round in 2019
Talent and assessment provides AI interview service that can interview anytime and anywhere. Based on the strategy recruitment method developed by the Company, AI conducts a recruitment interview while interacting with the AI, analyzing the qualifications of applicants by expert staff and evaluating the interview.This is an AI interview service that provides reports. Applicants can interview anywhere, anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a week by using their smartphone and downloading a dedicated application.

Airporter

Series A in 2019
Airporter is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing luggage and baggage delivery services for travelers. Founded in November 2017, the company offers a convenient, low-cost solution for visitors to transport their luggage between their accommodations and the airport, ensuring same-day delivery. Customers can manage the entire process from order to payment through their smartphones, enhancing the user experience. Airporter aims to expand its business by forming partnerships with hotels and improving delivery systems. The company has also attracted significant investment, securing funding from notable investors such as BASE Partners, Monex Ventures, and Mizuho Capital.

Space BD

Venture Round 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.

iCare

Venture Round in 2019
iCARE Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2011 that specializes in health management systems. It operates a cloud-based platform designed to manage and store health information for employees. iCARE is recognized as the leading health and labor cloud service in Japan, catering to the needs of both small and medium-sized enterprises experiencing workforce challenges, as well as large corporations seeking to expand globally. The company's focus on health consulting and the development of effective health management solutions positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of employee health services.

ABCash

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of an online financial platform designed to offer advice on financial products such as insurance, mortgages, and investment products. The company's platform offers various courses for money management, enabling customers, especially women to effectively manage their savings.

New Standard

Venture Round in 2019
NEW STANDARD Inc. formerly known as TABI LABO Inc. provides advertising services. The company supports branding and marketing activities using media and video production; virtual reality (VR) content; and through events. It also does consulting work. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. formerly known as provides advertising services. The company supports branding and marketing activities using media and video production; virtual reality (VR) content; and through events. It also does consulting work. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

On The Slope

Venture Round in 2019
On the way to Sakano deliver vegetables grown without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, aiming to spread agriculture with low environmental impact. We want to make agriculture sustainable and reach a sustainable society.

Cocktail Make

Series A in 2019
Cocktail Make, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in video production services tailored for businesses. The company is known for its development and operation of "RICHKA," a video generation tool that enhances the efficiency and quality of video content creation. Through its innovative approach, Cocktail Make aims to support businesses in effectively communicating their messages using engaging video formats.

Yper

Venture Round in 2019
Yper, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in package management through its innovative application, OKIPPA. The company offers logistics services that utilize a compact delivery bag in conjunction with a smartphone application, facilitating an efficient and streamlined delivery system. Yper's focus on integrating technology with logistics aims to enhance the efficiency of package distribution and management for users.

SkyDisc

Series B in 2019
SkyDisc, Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that focuses on providing artificial intelligence services tailored for the manufacturing sector. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to streamline the use of Internet of Things (IoT) services, enabling manufacturers to tackle various operational challenges. By utilizing a SaaS-based production scheduler, SkyDisc helps businesses visualize data collected from sensors and conduct performance analyses. This approach aims to enhance productivity and product quality while minimizing labor hours. Additionally, the platform assists companies in predicting potential faults and failures, ultimately improving overall manufacturing efficiency.

Veritas In Silico

Venture Round in 2019
Veritas In Silico is a start-up to research and sales of pharmaceuticals.Veritas In Silico, target partial structures in messenger RNA (mRNA) by exploring the true form of RNA, the origin of life, based on in silico (computer-based computational science) technology Established a drug discovery system with a completely new concept.This mRNA-targeted drug has the potential to be applied to any disease, including those for which it has been difficult to develop therapeutic drugs using conventional protein-based drug discovery. Therefore, it is expected to be a favorite for next-generation drug discovery that will cause a paradigm shift in the pharmaceutical industry.

Waqoo

Venture Round in 2019
Waqoo is a professional services company focused on the planning and development of its own brand-name goods, particularly in the cosmetics sector. The company employs digital marketing strategies to promote and sell these products through its website and various other online platforms. By leveraging digital channels, Waqoo aims to reach a broad audience and enhance its brand visibility in the competitive cosmetics market.

WealthPark

Series A in 2019
WealthPark, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in real estate management services. Founded in 1967, it offers a digital asset management platform designed to facilitate connections between investors and real estate managers. The platform provides various features, including portfolio monitoring, communication with property managers, document storage, access to property information, and direct contact with property brokers. WealthPark's services are also accessible through a mobile application, enhancing user convenience and engagement.

Photoruction

Seed Round in 2019
Photoruction, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in Internet services tailored for the construction industry. It offers a cloud platform designed for construction photography and civil engineering support, enabling architects, construction teams, and landowners to effectively document and manage the construction process. The company's offerings include an application that facilitates the digitization of traditionally paper-based work, automates the organization of albums and photos, and enhances data sharing capabilities. Additionally, Photoruction provides an AI engine that interprets information from drawings and photographs, further streamlining the construction documentation and management process.

LiveSmart

Venture Round in 2019
Live Smart is a start-up to develop a service platform in the living space.

Babel

Series A in 2019
Babel, Inc., founded on August 25, 2017, and based in Japan, focuses on the development of a video advertising platform aimed at enhancing marketing strategies for businesses. The company specializes in smartphone video-based advertising, allowing users to create and distribute meaningful media that effectively reaches target audiences. By offering innovative marketing options, Babel enables companies to engage in digital marketing and leverage their own media production capabilities. The organization is also committed to expanding its presence globally, reflecting its ambition to influence the video media landscape on an international scale.

Neural Pocket

Venture Round in 2019
Neural Pocket Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops proprietary artificial intelligence technologies aimed at enhancing urban environments and commercial applications. Founded in 2018 and formerly known as Fashion Pocket Inc., the company specializes in AI-driven image and video recognition, offering services that encompass spatial awareness, body movement analysis, and facial expression interpretation. Neural Pocket's solutions are designed for smart city initiatives, addressing mobility, infrastructure, and security needs, as well as facilitating the digitalization of factories, warehouses, and retail settings. Additionally, the company provides digital signage services for advertisers and conducts AI-powered fashion trend analysis by leveraging data from social media and e-commerce platforms.

Richka

Series A in 2019
Developer of video creation platform intended to make better-quality videos. The company's platform leverages technology to provide a video generation tool that produces professional-quality videos and a creative studio for a one-stop way-out, enabling customers to avail themselves better video creation platform.

ISKEN

Venture Round in 2019
ISKEN is an Information Systems Research Institute that specializes in digital transformation services aimed at restructuring core systems for organizations. It provides a comprehensive business modeling and data structure system that enhances not only software and computer systems but also the activities of the users involved. By focusing on improving operational efficiency, ISKEN enables clients to remodel their information systems effectively, facilitating better performance and adaptability in an evolving digital landscape.

ADlive

Venture Round in 2019
ADlive provides sales, marketing, advertising, maintenance, improvement, web integration, digital marketing, and other support operations. ADlive was founded in October 2011 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Digital Cruise

Venture Round in 2018
Digital Cruise Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing tools for the creation and distribution of complex digital content and signage. The company offers a cloud-based video distribution platform that supports various content types, including video on demand and live streaming. Its services also encompass digital rights management and multi-device viewing capabilities. By enabling businesses to distribute their content efficiently and at a lower cost, Digital Cruise positions itself as a key player in the digital content landscape.

PR Table

Series B in 2018
PR Table Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a mobile application for corporate storytelling. The company's platform is designed to assist businesses in creating, managing, and utilizing narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This enables corporate clients to effectively communicate their stories, including information related to publications, recruitment, and foundational episodes. By focusing on storytelling, PR Table aims to enhance the way organizations share their messages and engage with their audiences.

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.

Last One Mile

Venture Round in 2018
Last One Mile Co Ltd specializes in providing essential utility services and technology solutions for both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) markets. The company offers a range of services, including new connections for electricity, gas, and internet, as well as IT services and infrastructure support such as Wi-Fi and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. By focusing on these critical areas, Last One Mile aims to enhance connectivity and reliability for its customers, addressing their diverse energy and technology needs.

WealthNavi

Venture Round in 2018
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.

Uncover Truth

Venture Round in 2018
UNCOVER TRUTH is an analytics company that offers data visualization services through the web and mobile.

hachidori

Venture Round in 2018
Hachidori Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Shibuya-ku that specializes in artificial intelligence technology, particularly in chatbot development. The company provides a user-friendly chatbot platform that allows enterprises to create and manage chatbots without requiring programming skills. This platform includes a linguistic analysis module that enables the chatbot to comprehend customer intent, delivering relevant information and support through various messaging platforms. Hachidori also offers a business management application called "CAST," tailored for stores that employ part-time workers, facilitating chat and shift management. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance marketing and customer support while helping businesses automate responses to common inquiries, thereby reducing operational workloads.
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