Amptalk is a software development firm focused on enhancing business negotiations through technology. The company has developed an online platform that automates the transcription and analysis of online negotiations. This platform not only captures conversation-centric data but also inputs it automatically, facilitating better insights for businesses. Additionally, Amptalk's tools support the coaching of sales teams, ultimately aimed at improving overall performance in sales negotiations. Through its innovative solutions, Amptalk seeks to streamline the negotiation process and provide valuable analytics to businesses.
KAKEAI, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing an AI cloud system designed to enhance member management within organizations. Its platform targets the middle management layer, aiming to improve communication, productivity, collaboration, and employee engagement. By addressing misunderstandings regarding team dynamics and individual characteristics, KAKEAI enables organizations to effectively utilize management knowledge and gain a clearer understanding of their operational environment. The company's solutions are focused on fostering a positive work atmosphere, ultimately contributing to employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.
Recustomer
Series A in 2024
Recustomer is an IT company specializing in software solutions for digital payment and web development. It has developed a customer retention platform aimed at enhancing post-purchase experiences for retailers. The platform automates key operations related to returns, exchanges, and cancellations, streamlining the process from receiving requests to inventory replenishment. By optimizing these processes, Recustomer enables retailers to effectively convert refunds into repurchases, thereby creating new business opportunities and improving customer loyalty.
Katagrma
Seed Round in 2024
KatagrMa provides facility operations, staff management, and training at childcare, education, and therapeutic facilities.
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
Operator of Chinese medicine drugstores intended to provide online consultation and sales of Chinese herbal medicine. The company's platform helps in treatment by suggesting kampo medicine examination methods and proper kampo medicine usage, enabling doctors to provide proper diagnosis and treatment.
SecureNavi
Series A in 2023
SecureNavi specializes in providing automation tools for information security management systems. The company focuses on modernizing traditional processes that typically rely on analog methods, such as using Excel and Word, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its automation tools, SecureNavi offers certification services, hands-on training, and guidance to help organizations effectively implement these systems. This comprehensive approach enables companies to streamline their information security practices and achieve certification in information security management systems.
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 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.
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 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 providing automation tools for information security management systems. The company focuses on modernizing traditional processes that typically rely on analog methods, such as using Excel and Word, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its automation tools, SecureNavi offers certification services, hands-on training, and guidance to help organizations effectively implement these systems. This comprehensive approach enables companies to streamline their information security practices and achieve certification in information security management systems.
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 is a company founded in 2017 that aims to democratize private capital markets by leveraging blockchain and smart contract technology. It operates a digital securities exchange regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, offering a platform for the issuance, settlement, custody, and secondary trading of digital securities. By automating traditional processes, ADDX enables the fractionalization of investments, significantly reducing minimum ticket sizes from $1 million to $20,000. This approach allows a broader range of accredited individual investors to access investment opportunities across various asset classes, including pre-IPO equity, hedge funds, private equity funds, and wholesale bonds. ADDX's innovative model streamlines the trading process, enhancing security and accessibility in capital markets for both investors and issuers.
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, 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 Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in digital marketing. It offers consulting services to help businesses maximize their marketing investment, from strategic planning to customer attraction and advertising operations, tailored to each client's unique business goals.
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 is a developer of a digital platform that facilitates a comprehensive range of commercial transaction processes. This platform encompasses marketing, sales, quotations, contracts, deliveries, acceptance inspections, and billing, thereby streamlining operations for businesses. By offering a cloud-based experience, Commerce Robotics connects companies and individuals globally, allowing clients to digitize their business operations effectively. The company’s solutions are designed to enhance various business functions, including supply chain management and logistics, ultimately serving a diverse clientele that includes employees, families, customers, business partners, and shareholders.
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, 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 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 consulting firm that focuses on creating businesses that serve both economic and public interests. The company specializes in social effects, including behavior private outsourcing, impact investing, and social impact management. K-Three leverages behavioral science and machine learning to develop and manage products that enhance communication between citizens and local governments. Additionally, the firm has created a software platform designed to automate notifications from local governments to residents. Through expertise in outcome-based commissioning and impact management, K-Three enables governments and organizations to establish and implement methods that improve results in public-private partnerships.
Buzzreach
Seed Round in 2020
Buzzreach Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a patient recruitment platform that facilitates connections between patients and eligible clinical trials. The platform aims to bridge the gap between patients and pharmaceutical companies by creating patient communities and providing access to relevant health information. Buzzreach's services include feasibility selection, facility selection, project management, and an API service that utilizes registration information and IT infrastructure. This comprehensive approach enables medical professionals to better understand the value of clinical trials and helps patients navigate their participation in these studies.
rakumo
Venture Round in 2019
rakumo Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development and sales of cloud-based extension tools tailored for business environments. Founded in 2004, rakumo offers products such as rakumo for G Suite, which enhances user management and security functions within the G Suite ecosystem, and rakumo for Salesforce, featuring tools like rakumo Social Scheduler and rakumo Sync for real-time Google Calendar synchronization. In addition to its software solutions, rakumo is involved in the sale of information and communication equipment. The company is committed to improving workplace productivity through its innovative cloud-based services.
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 Inc. is a content management cloud solution provider that caters to the healthcare and life sciences sectors, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, contract research organizations, and medical device manufacturers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a comprehensive platform that streamlines the management of quality and clinical documentation. This platform features various modules for managing deviations, corrective and preventive actions, complaints, audits, and change controls, as well as facilitating the authoring, review, and distribution of standard operating procedures. It also supports the organization of regulatory documentation in compliance with industry standards. Agatha's solutions are designed to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure compliance, providing immediate availability, packaged modules, training, and localized business support.
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, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing an AI cloud system designed to enhance member management within organizations. Its platform targets the middle management layer, aiming to improve communication, productivity, collaboration, and employee engagement. By addressing misunderstandings regarding team dynamics and individual characteristics, KAKEAI enables organizations to effectively utilize management knowledge and gain a clearer understanding of their operational environment. The company's solutions are focused on fostering a positive work atmosphere, ultimately contributing to employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.
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 Inc. is a content management cloud solution provider that caters to the healthcare and life sciences sectors, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, contract research organizations, and medical device manufacturers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers a comprehensive platform that streamlines the management of quality and clinical documentation. This platform features various modules for managing deviations, corrective and preventive actions, complaints, audits, and change controls, as well as facilitating the authoring, review, and distribution of standard operating procedures. It also supports the organization of regulatory documentation in compliance with industry standards. Agatha's solutions are designed to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure compliance, providing immediate availability, packaged modules, training, and localized business support.
EME is a community-focused social live-streaming app designed to facilitate connections among users seeking like-minded friends and partners. By leveraging live-streaming technology, EME allows users to engage in real-time interactions, enhancing their ability to connect with others who share similar interests and backgrounds. The platform combines a subscription-based dating service with live streaming features, enabling users to flirt, chat, and date seamlessly within the app. Through its innovative approach, EME aims to create a vibrant community where individuals can form meaningful relationships.
Glad Cube
Venture Round in 2018
Glad Cube Inc. is an advertising agency based in Osaka, Japan, specializing in a variety of advertising solutions. The company offers listing advertisements, social advertisements, smartphone advertisements, video advertisements, and social media marketing support. In addition, Glad Cube provides website creation and consulting services to enhance site performance. Its proprietary products include SiTest, an all-in-one site analysis tool designed to increase sales; FasTest, a no-code solution for improving page load speeds; and SPAIA, which features AI-driven predictions and news articles across various sports, along with SPAIA Horse Racing, focused on horse racing analysis. Furthermore, the firm operates iTest, incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning for website optimization through heat maps and A/B testing functionalities.
PayPay
Venture Round in 2017
PayPay is an online payment application that facilitates mobile transactions for users, allowing them to make payments conveniently. The application is designed to streamline the payment process, making it easier for individuals to manage their financial activities. Users can execute transactions with a limit of 15,000 yen per payment and a maximum monthly limit of 30,000 yen. By focusing on user-friendly features, PayPay aims to enhance the experience of mobile financial management, catering to the growing demand for digital payment solutions.
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
rakumo Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development and sales of cloud-based extension tools tailored for business environments. Founded in 2004, rakumo offers products such as rakumo for G Suite, which enhances user management and security functions within the G Suite ecosystem, and rakumo for Salesforce, featuring tools like rakumo Social Scheduler and rakumo Sync for real-time Google Calendar synchronization. In addition to its software solutions, rakumo is involved in the sale of information and communication equipment. The company is committed to improving workplace productivity through its innovative cloud-based services.
SUVACO
Venture Round in 2017
Suvaco is a Tokyo-based startup that operates a home design marketplace focused on providing custom-built housing services. The platform allows users to explore and connect with interior and exterior designers by browsing their portfolios, facilitating the search for suitable architects and renovation companies. Through its innovative approach, Suvaco aims to streamline the home design process, making it easier for individuals to find the right professionals for their projects.
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 an online payment application that facilitates mobile transactions for users, allowing them to make payments conveniently. The application is designed to streamline the payment process, making it easier for individuals to manage their financial activities. Users can execute transactions with a limit of 15,000 yen per payment and a maximum monthly limit of 30,000 yen. By focusing on user-friendly features, PayPay aims to enhance the experience of mobile financial management, catering to the growing demand for digital payment solutions.
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 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, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in developing high-end, Wi-Fi connected baby monitoring devices. Their product portfolio includes baby monitors, air purifiers, and smart cameras, all designed to provide parents with real-time, remote access to their loved ones. Key features of their flagship product, the iBaby Care M7, include interactive education content, motion and sound alerts, and temperature and humidity monitoring. iBaby's products are available through major retailers and their official website, and have been recognized with numerous awards from tech and parenting industries.
SUVACO
Convertible Note in 2015
Suvaco is a Tokyo-based startup that operates a home design marketplace focused on providing custom-built housing services. The platform allows users to explore and connect with interior and exterior designers by browsing their portfolios, facilitating the search for suitable architects and renovation companies. Through its innovative approach, Suvaco aims to streamline the home design process, making it easier for individuals to find the right professionals for their projects.
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 Inc. is a digital advertising marketplace founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California. The company offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates programmatic direct and automated guaranteed media buys, providing transparency and control for both advertisers and publishers. C1X's platform features an integrated user interface that enables advertisers and marketers to efficiently find and transact with targeted audiences across premium inventory. It also includes tools that deliver actionable insights, enhancing the effectiveness of advertising and marketing campaigns. Additionally, C1X caters to eCommerce marketplaces by offering a fully automated native ad server suite, which helps marketplace operators generate advertising revenue and enables merchants to promote their products through data-driven strategies. Overall, C1X's offerings are designed to maximize monetization for publishers while optimizing advertising performance for clients.
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 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 that operates a home design marketplace focused on providing custom-built housing services. The platform allows users to explore and connect with interior and exterior designers by browsing their portfolios, facilitating the search for suitable architects and renovation companies. Through its innovative approach, Suvaco aims to streamline the home design process, making it easier for individuals to find the right professionals for their projects.
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 Co., Ltd., established on September 17, 2010, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in personal karaoke services, providing a platform for users to enjoy and sing their favorite songs from the comfort of their homes. By offering a diverse selection of songs and a user-friendly karaoke system, SAN Home Entertainment enhances the home entertainment experience, allowing individuals to engage in video communication through music and performance.
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 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 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
eBOOK Initiative Japan Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2000 that specializes in the sale and distribution of electronic books and publications both in Japan and internationally. The company provides a range of services, including content digitization, planning, development, production, editing, and publishing of e-books, magazines, and comics. eBOOK Initiative Japan operates two primary platforms: ebookJapan, an e-book sales service, and bookfan, which focuses on online book sales. With a commitment to becoming a leading player in the e-book market, the company aims to enhance the accessibility and distribution of various electronic content.
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.