Ryuji Fujiwara

Investment Manager

Kenzo Kimura

Principal

Chunting Miao

Investment Partner, Principal and Fund Manager

Arata Motoki

CEO

130 past transactions

Amptalk

Series A in 2024
Amptalk is a software development firm that specializes in automatic transcription and analysis of online business negotiations. It has developed an online platform that provides one-stop sales training and offers a negotiation automation tool that transcribes online negotiations, analyzes conversation data, inputs data automatically, and supports coaching of sales teams to improve business performance.

KAKEAI

Series B in 2024
KAKEAI develops and operates an AI cloud platform for member management. The system aims to reduce misunderstandings about the characteristics and status of members and to make management knowledge accessible across an organization, enabling leaders to grasp the actual conditions at sites. Its main focus is supporting middle management, providing tools that improve communication, productivity, collaboration, and engagement among employees. The platform is designed to help organizations enhance HR processes and employee experience, delivering clearer insight into workforce realities and contributing to a better working environment and higher job satisfaction. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Recustomer

Series A in 2024
Recustomer develops a software platform that helps businesses create new sales opportunities by optimizing post-purchase customer experiences. The platform tracks orders in real-time, provides data-driven insights into customer behavior, and streamlines order return processes to encourage repurchases.

Katagrma

Seed Round in 2024
KatagrMa provides facility operations, staff management, and training at childcare, education, and therapeutic facilities.

Digzyme

Series A in 2024
Digzyme Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on designing and developing advanced enzyme search models utilizing machine learning and bioinformatics. Founded in 2019 and based in Bunkyo, Japan, the company specializes in creating innovative enzymatic processes and biosynthetic systems for valuable compounds. It offers a comprehensive platform for retrosynthetic analysis and gene search, allowing researchers to explore new bioproduction systems and optimize enzyme-catalyzed reactions using accumulated data. Additionally, Digzyme has developed a reaction similarity-screening model and employs metagenomics to analyze environmental DNA, enhancing its capabilities in enzyme and bioprocess development. The company's research and development efforts aim to provide critical insights and tools for medical and scientific research.

Varytex

Seed Round in 2024
Varytex operates Chinese medicine drugstores that offer online consultation and sales of Chinese herbal medicine. Its platform assists patients by recommending kampo medicine examination methods and appropriate usage, enabling healthcare professionals to deliver accurate diagnoses and treatments.

SecureNavi

Series A in 2023
SecureNavi specializes in automating information security management systems (ISMS). It streamlines conventional processes by replacing manual operations with its proprietary tools, enhancing efficiency and reducing reliance on Excel and Word.

Genaios

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Genaios is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven fact-checking and detection of AI-generated texts. Its primary mission is to combat the spread of disinformation and fake news online by empowering users to verify the authenticity of content they encounter on the web. The company's platform, designed to make AI safe for everyone, also includes a Text Originality Scanner to detect plagiarism, catering to the educational sector's need for academic integrity verification. By offering these services in a single platform, Genaios aims to restore trust in online information and promote responsible AI usage.

Awarefy

Series A in 2023
Awarefy is a mental health technology startup that provides a digital platform designed to enhance users' well-being through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based applications. The platform focuses on self-care for mental health, allowing users to monitor their mental states and daily emotional experiences. Awarefy's application offers features that include daily emotional tracking, analysis reports that visualize changes in emotional and physical conditions, and audio guides aimed at promoting mindfulness. Compatible with both Android and iOS devices, the platform empowers users to develop mental health literacy and improve their overall mental health.

DayBreak Japan

Series B in 2023
DayBreak Co, Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013 that specializes in refrigeration technology and quick freezing services. The company offers a range of solutions, including the sale, installation, and construction of specialized quick freezers and refrigeration equipment. Additionally, DayBreak provides consulting and support for the introduction of these technologies, facilitating the distribution of quick freezing ingredients. The company also operates a service called Henoheno, focused on frozen fruit, and engages in the distribution of frozen food products through its internet services.

Cowche

Series B in 2022
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.

Sumutasu

Series B in 2022
Sumutasu Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, operates an online platform that facilitates swift buying and selling of residential properties. The company employs artificial intelligence technology to streamline transactions, offering direct purchase and sale services for real estate assets. Sumutasu's mission is to empower individuals with the freedom to make ideal housing choices.

SecureNavi

Seed Round in 2022
SecureNavi specializes in automating information security management systems (ISMS). It streamlines conventional processes by replacing manual operations with its proprietary tools, enhancing efficiency and reducing reliance on Excel and Word.

MedUp

Series A in 2021
MedUp, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a platform connecting patients and healthcare providers. The platform facilitates appointment bookings and delivers health information by integrating physicians with trusted health facilities. Additionally, MedUp operates a customer relationship management tool designed to enhance hospital management efficiency. This SaaS CRM tool offers hospitals support in sales and marketing, data analysis, and visualization, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of medical services while reducing operational costs. By streamlining processes and promoting sustainable medical care, MedUp enables healthcare professionals to operate more effectively and comfortably.

ADDX

Series A in 2021
ADDX operates a digital securities exchange regulated by Singapore's MAS. It uses blockchain technology to automate processes across various asset classes, enabling fractional investments with lower minimum ticket sizes ($20,000 vs $1M), making private market opportunities more accessible to accredited individual investors.

Clue

Series B in 2020
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company provides various solutions that leverage drone technology for different applications. Its product lineup includes DroneRoofer, designed for exterior roof inspection, construction surveying, and roof area calculations; Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on images captured by drones; and Drone View-kun, aimed at photographing condominiums and properties. Through these offerings, CLUE, Inc. enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in construction and property management.

unilabo

Series B in 2020
Unilabo, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a business-to-business ordering platform designed to enhance supplier discovery. Founded in 2012, Unilabo provides a comprehensive search service that features detailed characteristics, achievements, and service information of suppliers, subcontractors, and outsourcing companies that are often overlooked in traditional search methods. The platform allows users to compare service offerings and pricing across various fields, including IT, sales and marketing, general affairs, and international expansion. By streamlining the supplier selection process, Unilabo aims to facilitate better business collaborations and informed decision-making for its users.

AViC

Seed Round in 2020
AViC is a Tokyo-based digital marketing company offering consulting and execution services to maximize marketing ROI, from strategy design to customer acquisition and advertising operations. It provides internet advertising, SEO consulting, search design, and content planning for business clients.

Ken Robotec

Venture Round in 2020
Ken Robotec provides labor-saving solutions that promote productivity improvement and reduce the burden on workers at construction sites. They contribute to the evolution and development of the construction industry. The objective of Ken Robotec is to create a joyful construction site where robots and humans may collaborate.

Commerce Robotics

Venture Round in 2020
Commerce Robotics develops a digital platform that automates core commerce processes—from marketing and sales to quoting, contracts, deliveries, inspections, and billing. The platform includes AI-driven tools for transcription, invoicing, warehouse and order management, logistics, and cross-border commerce, helping B2B and B2C companies improve efficiency, streamline operations, and expand into international markets.

Zig Zag Japan

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

MedUp

Seed Round in 2020
MedUp, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a platform connecting patients and healthcare providers. The platform facilitates appointment bookings and delivers health information by integrating physicians with trusted health facilities. Additionally, MedUp operates a customer relationship management tool designed to enhance hospital management efficiency. This SaaS CRM tool offers hospitals support in sales and marketing, data analysis, and visualization, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of medical services while reducing operational costs. By streamlining processes and promoting sustainable medical care, MedUp enables healthcare professionals to operate more effectively and comfortably.

Alivexis

Series B in 2020
Alivexis is a private preclinical stage drug discovery company based in Tokyo, specializing in the rapid design and generation of small molecule clinical candidates targeting high-value disease conditions. The company leverages advanced computational drug discovery techniques and unique biological insights to expedite the development of new medicines. Its international team comprises experts in drug design and disease biology, drawing on extensive research and development experience from global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and technology firms. By focusing on innovative approaches, Alivexis aims to enhance biotechnological research and improve the efficiency of delivering essential medicines to patients with unmet medical needs.

K-Three

Seed Round in 2020
K-Three is a consultancy firm that specializes in creating products which enhance citizen communication using behavioral science and machine learning. They focus on social impact management, impact investing, and outcome-based commissioning to improve public-private partnerships.

Buzzreach

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, Buzzreach operates a patient recruitment platform that connects eligible patients with relevant clinical trials. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

rakumo

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2004, rakumo develops and sells cloud-based extension tools for businesses. Its primary products include rakumo for G Suite, which integrates with Google's suite of productivity tools, and rakumo for Salesforce, offering functionalities like social media scheduling and real-time calendar synchronization.

WizWe

Venture Round in 2019
WizWe Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. It specializes in the planning, development, and management of a platform aimed at enhancing learning habits through technological support in language education. The company offers an online learning platform that provides innovative training programs and linguistic tools for multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and Chinese. By utilizing effective mechanisms, WizWe facilitates users' language acquisition and aims to improve their overall learning experience.

Agatha

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2015, Agatha specializes in providing a content management cloud solution tailored for hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical research organizations. Its platform streamlines deviation, CAPA, complaints, audit, change control modules, SOP management, documentation collection during studies, and regulatory documentation following the EDM Reference Model.

Cognirobo

Series A in 2019
Cognirobo, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in artificial intelligence software for marketing and data analysis. Founded in 2016, the company has developed COGNIROBO Cloud software, which leverages first-party data held by businesses to enhance marketing strategies. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Cognirobo's technology analyzes customer data to identify user characteristics and predict purchasing behavior. This allows businesses to better understand their customers' hobbies and preferences, enabling them to make informed adjustments to their marketing activities and product offerings.

KAKEAI

Venture Round in 2019
KAKEAI develops and operates an AI cloud platform for member management. The system aims to reduce misunderstandings about the characteristics and status of members and to make management knowledge accessible across an organization, enabling leaders to grasp the actual conditions at sites. Its main focus is supporting middle management, providing tools that improve communication, productivity, collaboration, and engagement among employees. The platform is designed to help organizations enhance HR processes and employee experience, delivering clearer insight into workforce realities and contributing to a better working environment and higher job satisfaction. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

MedUp

Seed Round in 2019
MedUp, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a platform connecting patients and healthcare providers. The platform facilitates appointment bookings and delivers health information by integrating physicians with trusted health facilities. Additionally, MedUp operates a customer relationship management tool designed to enhance hospital management efficiency. This SaaS CRM tool offers hospitals support in sales and marketing, data analysis, and visualization, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of medical services while reducing operational costs. By streamlining processes and promoting sustainable medical care, MedUp enables healthcare professionals to operate more effectively and comfortably.

Street Academy

Venture Round in 2018
Street Academy, Inc. is a technology firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates an online social education platform. This platform connects teachers with learners and facilitates the exchange of knowledge through an online course marketplace. In addition to providing a venue for individual educators, Street Academy offers corporate training services, dispatches instructors, and supplies employee education solutions. By leveraging technology, the company aims to enhance learning opportunities and support career success for its users.

Zig Zag Japan

Venture Round in 2018
Zig-Zag supports both buyers and sellers so that they can shop and sell safely, easily and freely without worrying about borders.

Azit

Venture Round in 2018
Azit Inc. is a Tokyo-based software application developer, founded in 2013, that focuses on enhancing mobility solutions. The company has created CREW, a car-sharing application that enables users to summon nearby vehicles using their smartphones. This innovative platform aims to improve transportation efficiency for individuals in Japan. In addition to CREW, Azit also offers Tribu, a people-to-people sampling platform, further diversifying its product offerings. Through these applications, Azit seeks to address the growing demand for flexible mobility options in urban environments.

QBIT Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
QBIT Robotics Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in robotics system integration and related services. The company focuses on the development of collaborative robots designed to work alongside humans across various service industries. QBIT Robotics sources innovative robotic solutions globally and implements tailored integration strategies to enhance their functionality. By addressing social challenges and alleviating labor shortages, the company aims to improve operational efficiency in diverse sectors. In addition to robotic development, QBIT Robotics offers package development, support, and consulting services to ensure effective deployment and utilization of their robotic systems.

Weekday

Venture Round in 2018
Weekday, Inc. is a fashion content marketing agency based in Shibuya, Japan, founded in 2008. The company specializes in the management of digital fashion media, model representation, advertising, and creative production services. Weekday focuses on fostering influencer partnerships and delivering innovative digital media solutions tailored to the fashion industry.

Agatha

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2015, Agatha specializes in providing a content management cloud solution tailored for hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical research organizations. Its platform streamlines deviation, CAPA, complaints, audit, change control modules, SOP management, documentation collection during studies, and regulatory documentation following the EDM Reference Model.

EME Hive

Series A in 2018
EME Hive is a social live-streaming platform that facilitates real-time connections among like-minded individuals. It offers a subscription-based dating service alongside its live streaming feature, enabling users to flirt, chat, and date in real time within the same app.

Glad Cube

Venture Round in 2018
Glad Cube is an Osaka-based advertising and digital marketing company that manages listing, DSP, and social ads, provides social media marketing support, and offers website creation and site-improvement consulting. Its products include SiTest for site analysis, FasTest for no-code page-speed optimization, and SPAIA and SPAIA Horse Racing for AI-powered sports predictions and media. The company operates two segments: Marketing DX Business, which covers internet advertising, content creation, site analysis, and consulting, and Technology Business, which runs in-house media operations for SPAIA and AI-based baseball predictions.

PayPay

Venture Round in 2017
PayPay is a mobile payment application that enables users to make secure and convenient payments. It has a per-person granting limit of 15,000 yen for a single payment and 30,000 yen for the total monthly limit.

One Tap BUY

Corporate Round in 2017
One Tap BUY Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing finance-related application services, particularly in asset management. The company offers a financial smartphone application known as my banker, which enables users to select, buy, and sell stocks with smaller investment amounts. The application facilitates trading throughout the day, allowing users to manage their investments by buying and selling only the profits while retaining ownership of the stocks. Originally established as My banker Co., Ltd., the company rebranded to One Tap BUY in January 2015 to reflect its focus on simplifying the investment process for individual users.

rakumo

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2004, rakumo develops and sells cloud-based extension tools for businesses. Its primary products include rakumo for G Suite, which integrates with Google's suite of productivity tools, and rakumo for Salesforce, offering functionalities like social media scheduling and real-time calendar synchronization.

Suvaco

Venture Round in 2017
Suvaco is a Tokyo-based startup operating a home design marketplace platform. It connects users with interior and exterior designers, architects, and renovation companies, allowing them to browse portfolios and find suitable professionals for custom-built housing services.

Best1

Venture Round in 2017
Best1 offers internet, web design, graphics design, and automobile services. They serve web design planning and production, logo planning, character planning, brochure planning, brochure production, brochure printing, catalog planning, package planning, and goods planning.

Best1Cruise

Venture Round in 2017
Best1Cruise offers overseas cruises, domestic cruises, cruises only, and tours with air tickets or passengers. It began operation on September 5, 2005, with its headquarters in Tokyo in Japan.

One Tap BUY

Venture Round in 2017
One Tap BUY Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing finance-related application services, particularly in asset management. The company offers a financial smartphone application known as my banker, which enables users to select, buy, and sell stocks with smaller investment amounts. The application facilitates trading throughout the day, allowing users to manage their investments by buying and selling only the profits while retaining ownership of the stocks. Originally established as My banker Co., Ltd., the company rebranded to One Tap BUY in January 2015 to reflect its focus on simplifying the investment process for individual users.

PayPay

Venture Round in 2017
PayPay is a mobile payment application that enables users to make secure and convenient payments. It has a per-person granting limit of 15,000 yen for a single payment and 30,000 yen for the total monthly limit.

LTE-X

Seed Round in 2017
LTE-X Inc. is a company specializing in private LTE and Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, the company delivers secure, high-speed, and large-capacity IoT platforms that cater to various industries, including public works, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. As a subsidiary of WirelessGate, Inc., LTE-X focuses on enhancing connectivity and security for its clients through innovative technology tailored to meet the specific needs of diverse sectors.

Wanderlust

Venture Round in 2017
Wanderlust Inc. is a Japanese startup founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, focused on enhancing global connections through travel. The company operates Compathy, an online social travel guide that allows users to recommend their favorite destinations and experiences. This platform enables travelers to discover personalized suggestions from locals, fostering cultural exchange and understanding. Wanderlust aims to facilitate communication among individuals from diverse backgrounds by organizing events that encourage offline interactions and sharing of recommendations. In addition to its social travel guide, Wanderlust provides a service for users to document and share their travel itineraries and experiences, promoting collaboration and connection among travelers worldwide.

SALES ROBOTICS

Venture Round in 2016
Sales Robotics Co., Ltd., founded in 2004 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing business support cloud services. The company focuses on building customer databases and sales pipelines, offering sales strategy consulting, and providing inside sales support. Additionally, it sells salesforce licenses and constructs sales support systems while also engaging in operation support and web system development projects. Sales Robotics also offers a service platform tailored for foreign language education, which includes language lessons alongside marketing and sales tools that facilitate data analysis and strategic sales preparation. Through these diverse offerings, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth for its clients.

LTE-X

Venture Round in 2016
LTE-X Inc. is a company specializing in private LTE and Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, the company delivers secure, high-speed, and large-capacity IoT platforms that cater to various industries, including public works, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. As a subsidiary of WirelessGate, Inc., LTE-X focuses on enhancing connectivity and security for its clients through innovative technology tailored to meet the specific needs of diverse sectors.

Street Academy

Venture Round in 2016
Street Academy, Inc. is a technology firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates an online social education platform. This platform connects teachers with learners and facilitates the exchange of knowledge through an online course marketplace. In addition to providing a venue for individual educators, Street Academy offers corporate training services, dispatches instructors, and supplies employee education solutions. By leveraging technology, the company aims to enhance learning opportunities and support career success for its users.

Clipla

Series A in 2016
Clipla is a healthcare technology company specializing in cloud-based electronic medical records (EMR) systems tailored for hospitals. Their comprehensive suite of products caters to various departments within hospitals, facilitating efficient data capture and storage at minimal installation and maintenance costs. Clipla's solutions aim to streamline workflows for all staff members, including doctors, nurses, and administrative personnel, thereby enhancing overall medical treatment processes.

iBaby Labs

Series A in 2016
iBaby Labs is a developer of Wi-Fi connected smart devices for babies and families, offering cloud-based monitoring that lets caregivers watch, hear, and communicate with infants from internet-connected devices. The product line includes baby monitors, home and pet cameras, and air quality monitors and purifiers, all with real-time alerts on temperature, humidity, feeding, and diaper changes. Its flagship offerings integrate HD video, two-way audio, and AI-enabled sensing to analyze vital signs such as heart rate and breathing, enabling remote monitoring and timely notifications. Founded in 2011 and based in San Jose, California, the company distributes its products online and through major retailers, positioning itself in the growing connected-home market for families.

Suvaco

Convertible Note in 2015
Suvaco is a Tokyo-based startup operating a home design marketplace platform. It connects users with interior and exterior designers, architects, and renovation companies, allowing them to browse portfolios and find suitable professionals for custom-built housing services.

ASOBIMO

Venture Round in 2015
Asobimo, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the development of mobile MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games). The organization aims to establish itself as the leading online game company in Japan. Asobimo provides an online gaming development platform that allows players to enjoy games across various devices, including smartphones, personal computers, and gaming consoles. This multi-platform capability enables gamers to engage in competitive multiplayer experiences, fostering interaction and challenge among players worldwide.

Catalyna

Convertible Note in 2015
Catalyna Corporation, established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing software products and services centered around the Internet of Things (IoT) for business-to-consumer enterprises.

C1X

Series A in 2015
C1X Inc. operates a digital advertising marketplace that facilitates programmatic direct and automated guaranteed media purchases. Its platform delivers full‑stack adtech and martech capabilities, providing advertisers, agencies, publishers, and eCommerce platforms with a single interface to locate premium inventory, target specific audiences, and execute transactions efficiently. The system supports multiple creative formats—including display, video, and mobile—and issues digital insertion orders. It offers yield‑maximization tools for publishers and a native eCommerce ad server suite that enables marketplace operators to generate steady advertising revenue while helping merchants promote their products through data‑driven campaigns. The company emphasizes transparency, control, and actionable insights to improve campaign performance.

One Tap BUY

Series B in 2015
One Tap BUY Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing finance-related application services, particularly in asset management. The company offers a financial smartphone application known as my banker, which enables users to select, buy, and sell stocks with smaller investment amounts. The application facilitates trading throughout the day, allowing users to manage their investments by buying and selling only the profits while retaining ownership of the stocks. Originally established as My banker Co., Ltd., the company rebranded to One Tap BUY in January 2015 to reflect its focus on simplifying the investment process for individual users.

Music Securities

Venture Round in 2015
Music Securities Inc. is a Japan-based company that operates an online platform designed for impact investment in the music sector. It focuses on providing financial services aimed at meeting the needs of existing financial institutions, utilizing a crowdfunding model to attract banks and venture capitalists for specific music-related projects. This innovative approach enables music businesses to access new financing options by engaging a wide array of individual contributors, thereby facilitating the funding process while also aiming to deliver societal value. Through its efforts, Music Securities aims to enhance the overall landscape of music financing and create positive social impact.

SALES ROBOTICS

Venture Round in 2015
Sales Robotics Co., Ltd., founded in 2004 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing business support cloud services. The company focuses on building customer databases and sales pipelines, offering sales strategy consulting, and providing inside sales support. Additionally, it sells salesforce licenses and constructs sales support systems while also engaging in operation support and web system development projects. Sales Robotics also offers a service platform tailored for foreign language education, which includes language lessons alongside marketing and sales tools that facilitate data analysis and strategic sales preparation. Through these diverse offerings, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth for its clients.

WEIC Corporation

Series A in 2015
WEIC Corporation offers language lessons through internet. WEIC Corporation was founded in 2004 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

nana music

Series A in 2015
Nana Music, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that develops a social application for music enthusiasts called nana. This platform allows users to record music or sing along to instrumental tracks, enhance their recordings with various musical layers, and create playlists of their favorite sounds. Users can also engage with a community by discussing music and sharing their experiences. Additionally, nana music organizes music events and conducts research and development on musical instruments. The application is accessible to iOS users worldwide, facilitating collaborative music creation and sharing, and enabling interaction through features such as applauding and commenting on submissions.

Emotion Tech

Seed Round in 2015
Emotion Tech Inc. is a technology company focused on developing solutions that investigate, analyze, and visualize the emotions of customers and employees during various experiences. The company provides a cloud-based service that captures and analyzes customer feedback, enhancing management decision-making. Its proprietary platforms, Wizpra NPS for user experience management and Wizpra Card for employee experience management, allow real-time collection and analysis of emotional data, assisting businesses across various sectors such as e-commerce, apparel, fitness, communication, and sports manufacturing. Emotion Tech, founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, has established itself as a significant player in the field, with over 1,000 retail clients leveraging its solutions since the introduction of its platforms in 2014. The company aims to help organizations improve employee productivity, turnover rates, and overall operational effectiveness through insights derived from emotional data.

GainSpan

Series E in 2015
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.

GainSpan

Convertible Note in 2015
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.

WEIC Corporation

Series A in 2014
WEIC Corporation offers language lessons through internet. WEIC Corporation was founded in 2004 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Accounting SaaS Japan

Series B in 2014
Accounting SaaS Japan Co., Ltd., established in Tokyo, specializes in developing cloud-based accounting and tax application software.

Mikatus

Venture Round in 2014
Mikatus Inc. is a Tokyo-based company, founded in 2009, that specializes in providing cloud-based services tailored for tax accountants. The company develops software applications for both mobile and computer platforms, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of tax professionals and accounting firms. Mikatus offers a comprehensive suite of services, including tax, accounting, payroll, financial support, and management support, which enables small and medium-sized businesses to streamline their accounting tasks. By assisting tax accountants in differentiating their services, Mikatus contributes to the growth and performance improvement of its clients, ultimately helping them achieve better business outcomes.

S-cubism

Venture Round in 2014
S-cubism Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2006 that specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) integration, as well as various package and appliance businesses. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services for omnichannel and OMO system development, focusing on the management of customer interactions, cash transactions, and inventory. S-cubism develops retail and distribution systems aimed at enhancing business value in the digital age, enabling enterprises to optimize operation designs, conduct data analysis, and manage content media operations. Through its innovative solutions, S-cubism aims to improve service performance and create seamless shopping experiences for customers.

Accounting SaaS Japan

Venture Round in 2014
Accounting SaaS Japan Co., Ltd., established in Tokyo, specializes in developing cloud-based accounting and tax application software.

Techpoint

Venture Round in 2014
Techpoint is a privately held fabless semiconductor company developing proprietary high definition video connectivity technology targeting high definition video surveillance systems and broadcast video systems. Techpoint aims to address the growing needs of the next generation high definition video markets. With design centers at multiple US locations, as well as offices in China, Korea, and Japan, Techpoint has achieved cutting edge technology in our target markets. This has enabled us to quickly establish strong market shares in the HD video surveillance space. To date, Techpoint has designed in and shipped its products into the top 30 video surveillance manufacturers worldwide.

Tattva

Venture Round in 2014
Tattva is the developer of an app enabling anime fans to earn points toward free anime merchandise.

Suvaco

Venture Round in 2014
Suvaco is a Tokyo-based startup operating a home design marketplace platform. It connects users with interior and exterior designers, architects, and renovation companies, allowing them to browse portfolios and find suitable professionals for custom-built housing services.

Mikatus

Seed Round in 2013
Mikatus Inc. is a Tokyo-based company, founded in 2009, that specializes in providing cloud-based services tailored for tax accountants. The company develops software applications for both mobile and computer platforms, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of tax professionals and accounting firms. Mikatus offers a comprehensive suite of services, including tax, accounting, payroll, financial support, and management support, which enables small and medium-sized businesses to streamline their accounting tasks. By assisting tax accountants in differentiating their services, Mikatus contributes to the growth and performance improvement of its clients, ultimately helping them achieve better business outcomes.

Ruby Groupe

Venture Round in 2013
Ruby Groupe is an online retailer specializing in the marketing and sale of fashion products. The company operates a commercial platform that connects brand fashion with the internet, offering branded clothes and other fashion items for both men and women. Additionally, Ruby Groupe provides consulting and traffic management services to brands, helping them customize, maintain, and operate their e-commerce platforms effectively. As of April 27, 2018, Ruby Groupe operates as a subsidiary of Sanyo Shokai Ltd.

Skeed

Venture Round in 2013
Skeed is a company specializing in content delivery services that leverage peer-to-peer (P2P) technology. It offers high-speed and efficient transmission solutions for large-volume content distribution and data transfer, catering to enterprises with diverse needs. Additionally, Skeed provides business-oriented data services and digital signage solutions, ensuring fast and secure delivery of substantial files across multiple locations. The company is also recognized for developing advanced encryption technology software, aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of file transfers. Through these offerings, Skeed supports organizations in optimizing their data management and communication processes.

FLENS

Venture Round in 2013
FLENS Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in August 2012, specializing in tablet-based eLearning services and platform development. The company focuses on creating an engaging and accessible educational environment through its innovative platform, which features interactive lessons and easily understandable content. FLENS's platform includes a real-time progress tracker that allows parents to monitor their children's educational progress while they study. This approach aims to enhance the learning experience, making it more efficient and enjoyable for users.

Accounting SaaS Japan

Series A in 2013
Accounting SaaS Japan Co., Ltd., established in Tokyo, specializes in developing cloud-based accounting and tax application software.

Credorax

Venture Round in 2013
Credorax, Inc. is a payment processing company that specializes in providing services to payment service providers, independent sales organizations, and online retailers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Malta, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Israel, Credorax offers a comprehensive suite of online payment processing and acquiring bank services. Its flagship product, NextGen, incorporates advanced technology to facilitate business growth for online merchants by ensuring seamless integration of payment services, competitive rates, and high transaction approval rates. Additionally, Credorax focuses on delivering excellent customer experiences through value-added services, online security, currency settlement, and robust data management support.

Remote

Venture Round in 2013
Remote is a company providing solutions and monitoring systems for agriculture.

SAN Home Entertainment

Venture Round in 2012
SAN Home Entertainment is a Tokyo-based company that provides personal karaoke solutions for home use. Founded in 2010, it offers karaoke systems and services with video-based musical engagement and a diverse song library, enabling individuals to sing and interact with music in a private setting.

WEIC Corporation

Venture Round in 2012
WEIC Corporation offers language lessons through internet. WEIC Corporation was founded in 2004 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Ubiquisys

Venture Round in 2012
Ubiquisys is a mobile communications company that specializes in designing and developing devices for mobile operators and consumers. The company is known for its ZoneGate femtocell system, a compact plug-and-play device that connects to home or office broadband networks, delivering 3G coverage in these environments. Ubiquisys also provides convergence solutions aimed at the wireless-wireline convergence technology market, enhancing the integration of mobile and fixed-line services. Through its innovative products, Ubiquisys aims to improve mobile connectivity for users in various settings.

Showcase-TV

Venture Round in 2012
Showcase-TV Inc. develops and sells landing page optimization (LPO) and entry form optimization (EFO) Web marketing systems. It offers LPO Navicast that displays appropriate banner according to the user information; Navicast for iPhone, which displays optimization on iPhone; Navicast Formassist (EFO), an optimization entry form; Navicast from converter (EFO), a tool to assist input in form pages on smartphones; and Navicast smartphone converter, which allows PC Websites into smartphone-supported sites. The company was formerly known as Future Works Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Showcase-TV Inc. in November 2005. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Richmedia

Venture Round in 2012
Rich Media offers media portal, web creation, and search engine optimization services.

SHIMAUMA Print System

Venture Round in 2012
SHIMAUMA Print System is a company based in Japan that specializes in web-based photo printing services. It focuses on the development, distribution, and printing of digital photos, providing customers with a convenient platform to manage their printing needs. By operating a production lab dedicated to these services, SHIMAUMA Print System aims to streamline the process of photo printing, catering to both individual and commercial clients in the digital age.

sMedio

Venture Round in 2012
sMedio, Inc. specializes in developing multimedia software for consumer electronics and portable devices. With a diverse range of products like sMedio AirGet and sMedio TrueLink+, the company caters to clients such as TOSHIBA Corporation, FUJITSU Limited, KDDI Corporation, Broadcom Corp., Hewlett-Packard, Renesas Electronics Corporation, and Sharp Corporation. Originally founded in 2007 as Rolltech, Inc., the company rebranded as sMedio, Inc. in August 2010. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, sMedio is known for its innovative solutions in the multimedia software industry.

Ruckus Wireless

Series G in 2012
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.

Strauss Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Strauss Technology is a provider of advanced electronics designed for various industries, including mining, electric transmission, refining, and fuel transportation. The company specializes in developing products embedded with graphic user interfaces (GUIs) that enhance user interaction and functionality. By incorporating high-resolution LCD panels and sophisticated graphics hardware and software, Strauss Technology aims to deliver high-speed, high-quality 2D and 3D graphics to meet the evolving needs of its clients. This focus on intuitive and multimedia-rich GUIs distinguishes its offerings in a market where traditional graphics are no longer sufficient. Additionally, the company engages in intellectual property licensing for its embedded graphics engine, particularly within the Japanese market, further expanding its reach and impact in the electronics sector.

GainSpan

Series C in 2011
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.

WirelessGate

Venture Round in 2011
WirelessGate, Inc. is a telecommunications company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in wireless broadband services. Founded in 2004, it operates through three main segments: Wireless Broadband Services, Wireless Business Domain Services, and Other. The company offers high-speed wireless Internet access, including WiMAX and 3G, as well as public Wi-Fi services across approximately 40,000 locations in Japan. Additionally, WirelessGate provides an authentication platform for telecom carriers, a fee collection platform for corporations, IoT services, and prepaid SIM services. The company is focused on expanding wireless connectivity and enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in the region.

Real Samurai

Venture Round in 2011
Real Samurai, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing innovative solutions in the realm of location-based communication services. The company specializes in creating a smartphone application that converts Flash SWF file formats into HTML5, allowing users to access and interact with content on mobile devices that do not support Flash. Guided by its principles of uniqueness, usefulness, and universality, Real Samurai is dedicated to releasing original technologies that meet global standards. The company emphasizes the importance of practical implementation and regularly engages in discussions to refine its ideas and ensure high-quality service delivery. Through its commitment to innovation and a user-centric approach, Real Samurai aims to provide convenient and effective products for consumers worldwide.

GoNet Systems

Venture Round in 2011
GoNet Systems Ltd. is a telecommunications company that specializes in high-performance Wi-Fi solutions designed for both indoor and outdoor environments. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers advanced MIMO and beamforming enabled access points to support 3G/4G data offload, Wi-Fi access, and enterprise networks. Its product range includes microcellular and Pico cellular Wi-Fi base stations, wireless media gateways, and network management systems, all aimed at facilitating robust connectivity for government entities, municipalities, and public facilities. With additional offices in Japan, China, and Brazil, GoNet Systems is well-positioned to serve a global customer base while enhancing wireless infrastructure solutions for bandwidth-intensive mobile broadband applications.

Jin-Magic

Venture Round in 2011
Jin-Magic, Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in the development of software designed for bandwidth control and optimization of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) communications. The company focuses on enhancing internet traffic management by stabilizing and optimizing TCP sessions, which allows internet providers to manage traffic more effectively. By improving the efficiency of internet networks and devices, Jin-Magic aims to maximize service capacity, making internet access more reliable and equitable for users.

SiTime

Series E in 2011
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions that replace traditional quartz products. Established in 2003, SiTime holds an 85% market share in the $5 billion timing market and has shipped over 50 million devices globally. The company offers a diverse range of products, including programmable OCXOs, precision MHz super-TCXOs, various oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to industries such as automotive, telecommunications, industrial, Internet of Things, mobile, and aerospace and defense. SiTime's innovative solutions enable customers to achieve higher performance, reduced size, and enhanced reliability, while also streamlining supply chains and lowering costs. By utilizing standard semiconductor processes and high-volume plastic packaging, SiTime ensures optimal availability and minimal lead times for its products.

eBOOK Initiative Japan

Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 2000, eBOOK Initiative Japan specializes in the planning, development, distribution, and production of electronic content, books, magazines, and publications. It focuses on overcoming language barriers to spread Japanese publications globally.

Stoke

Series E in 2011
Stoke is a developer of carrier-class multi-access convergence gateways tailored for fixed, mobile, and Internet-based operators. The company specializes in solutions that enable mobile network operators to enhance the economic efficiency of their 3G mobile networks. Its flagship product, the Stoke Session Exchange, is an integrated hardware and software platform that effectively manages the security, service, and mobility challenges associated with optimizing multimedia sessions. Additionally, Stoke offers the Mobile Data Offload service, which assists 3G network operators in addressing both capacity and subscriber satisfaction issues related to mobile broadband data delivery. Through these offerings, Stoke aims to support operators in maximizing their network performance and improving user experience.
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