NTT Finance

NTT Finance Corporation, established in 1985 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation. It specializes in providing a wide array of financing solutions, including leasing, loans, and credit card services. The company operates through five segments: Leasing, International, Finance, Credit Cards, and Billing. It caters to both domestic and overseas companies, offering services such as lease products, term loans, and consumer loans. Additionally, NTT Finance invests in venture capital, focusing on sectors like information technology, semiconductors, and biotechnology.

Masaaki Nogawa

President

41 past transactions

Q-CTRL

Series B in 2024
Q-CTRL develops software tools and firmware for quantum computing to reduce and control quantum bit errors in quantum hardware. Its quantum control infrastructure software supports research and development professionals and end users, accelerating the pathway to the first useful quantum computers and underpinning software-defined quantum sensors for defence, intelligence, navigation, and earth observation. The company collaborates with universities, national labs, and industry partners to advance hardware error management and stability in quantum systems.

DataMix

Venture Round in 2024
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, DataMix specializes in professional training programs for working adults aspiring to become data scientists or leverage data science skills in business. Its core offerings include the Data Scientist Training Program and Business Translator Training Program.

Metro Weather

Series A in 2023
Metro Weather Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Uji, founded in 2015, that specializes in developing advanced Doppler lidar technology for atmospheric measurements. This high-performance lidar system measures wind direction and speed by analyzing minute movements of fine particles in the atmosphere, allowing for the creation of detailed three-dimensional wind maps. Originating from research at Kyoto University, the company combines remote sensing and signal processing technology with meteorological data and internet of things (IoT) capabilities to provide comprehensive insights into weather conditions. By enhancing the understanding of wind patterns, Metro Weather aims to contribute to aviation safety and other sectors reliant on accurate meteorological forecasts.

Ken Robotec

Series B in 2023
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.

CropX

Series C in 2023
CropX develops AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions integrated with data from proprietary and third-party sources. Its platform boosts crop yield (up to 15%) and saves water (up to 50%), pesticide use (up to 20%), fertilizer use (up to 20%), while also reducing energy and labor costs. With global deployments on over 5,000 farms in 70 countries, CropX is trusted by farmers worldwide.

Regional Fish

Series B in 2022
Regional Fish is a Kyoto, Japan–based food tech company founded in 2019 that develops high-speed breeding technologies for fish. It produces and sells seeds and seedlings based on genome technology and works on genome-edited food, aiming to enable sustainable land-based aquaculture of valuable species. The company leverages AI-driven methods to accelerate breeding and enhance efficiency in the fisheries sector, pursuing an eco-system with a low environmental footprint through clean energy use and the management of waste organic nitrogen. By combining genome editing with smart aquaculture practices, Regional Fish seeks to advance innovations in the aquatic industry while reducing environmental impact.

Classiq Technologies

Series B in 2022
Classiq Technologies develops a comprehensive quantum software platform that provides an integrated environment for designing, optimizing, analyzing, and executing quantum algorithms. The platform includes an IDE, compiler and operating system to deliver a single entry point into quantum computing, bridging algorithm design to execution. It features a low-code development environment that automates quantum programming, enabling a broader range of talent, including those with backgrounds in AI, ML, and linear algebra, to work with quantum hardware without deep specialization. The company collaborates with hardware providers, high-performance computing systems and quantum simulators to enable execution across various architectures. Classiq focuses on accelerating the creation of complex quantum algorithms and broadening access to quantum computing for developers and researchers.

Wovn Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Wovn Technologies, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in website localization software solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Minato, Japan, the company provides services to help clients translate their websites into multiple languages, addressing both localization and translation needs. Wovn Technologies assesses client websites and implements tailored translation services, ensuring that the localization process is straightforward and accessible for various users, from website developers to bloggers. In addition to its core services, the company offers ongoing customer support, follow-ups, and expert advice to enhance the user experience and effectiveness of its solutions. Originally named Minimal Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Wovn Technologies, Inc. in April 2018.

Lastline

Series C in 2017
Lastline, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing a malware protection platform aimed at detecting, stopping, and managing advanced persistent threats, zero-day exploits, and evasive malware. Founded by notable security researchers in 2011, the company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Lastline's platform provides real-time analysis of various attack vectors, including network, email, and mobile threats, and offers comprehensive threat detection and protection services. Its solutions encompass defense programs for network, endpoint, and server protection, as well as intrusion prevention systems and security management products. The Lastline Breach Defender solution uniquely provides a dynamic blueprint of a security breach as it progresses through a network. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent organizations such as Dell and IBM, enhancing its capability to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. As of mid-2020, Lastline operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Druva

Series E in 2016
Druva offers cloud-based data protection and management solutions. Its platform, built on AWS, provides globally accessible, scalable, and autonomous enterprise data resiliency. Customers can reduce costs by up to 50% by eliminating hardware expenses and capacity planning. Druva's platform transforms backup data into an asset, enhancing governance, cyber resiliency, and decision-making.

DocuSign

Series E in 2014
DocuSign provides cloud-based software that enables organizations to prepare, execute, and manage agreements electronically. Its platform delivers e-signature functionality and an end-to-end Agreement Cloud that automates the entire contract process, from generation and routing to signing, storage, and analytics. Additional capabilities include AI-powered insights for contract search, Salesforce integrations for generating and negotiating documents, and tools for guided forms, identity verification, and digital signatures with certificates, as well as payments. Industry-specific offerings include Rooms for Real Estate and Rooms for Mortgage, and a FedRAMP-authorized eSignature for U.S. federal agencies, supporting compliance for regulated industries. The company serves enterprise, commercial, and small-business customers across sectors such as professional services, finance, technology, life sciences, real estate, and government, with global reach. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in San Francisco.

Sidense

Series C in 2013
Sidense is a leading developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM solutions that are designed for code storage and processor configuration. Sidense's technology enables semiconductor and systems companies to integrate IP cores into their system-on-chip (SOC) designs, helping to differentiate products with a lower footprint.

SilkRoad Technology

Series C in 2012
SilkRoad Technology, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based talent management solutions that cater to organizations in the United States and around the globe. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance various aspects of human resource management. Its offerings include talent acquisition tools, employee onboarding software, performance management solutions, and a human resource management system that allows for effective management of employee and organizational data. SilkRoad's platforms, such as SilkRoad Recruiting and SilkRoad Learning, facilitate recruitment through social channels and support social learning and content management. Additionally, the company provides consulting, implementation, and training services to ensure clients can effectively utilize its solutions. SilkRoad Technology serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, higher education, and retail, with a commitment to helping organizations attract, retain, and engage their workforce in a rapidly evolving business environment.

EnglishCentral

Private Equity Round in 2010
EnglishCentral, Inc. is an online platform that provides innovative English language learning solutions, focusing on conversation skills. Founded in 2008 and based in Arlington, Massachusetts, the company combines web-based videos, proprietary speech recognition technology, and personalized tutoring to enhance learners' spoken English. Users can access a vast library of video content across various subjects such as travel, business, and media, allowing them to choose materials that resonate with their interests. The platform facilitates practice by enabling learners to record their speech, compare it to native speakers, and receive feedback on pronunciation and syntax. EnglishCentral serves both teachers and students globally, offering resources that cover academic, professional, and everyday English usage, as well as communication skills, grammar, and vocabulary development.

Ubitus

Venture Round in 2010
Founded in 2013, Ubitus specializes in deploying cloud-enabled rich media services. It offers a leading cloud gaming solution for major game companies and telecom service providers worldwide. Additionally, it streams metaverse content across multiple devices for platform operators and digital content developers.

Tilera

Series C in 2010
Tilera Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in San Jose, California, with additional locations in Westborough, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China. Founded in 2004, Tilera specializes in designing multicore embedded processors tailored for networking, digital multimedia, and wireless infrastructure markets. The company's product portfolio includes the TILEPro multicore processor, which is designed to deliver high-performance computing for various embedded applications such as networking, wireless infrastructure, and digital multimedia processing. Additionally, Tilera offers a multicore development environment for programming solutions and TILExpress PCIe production cards.

MediaKind

Debt Financing in 2009
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.

Chelsio Communications

Series F in 2009
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997, the company develops hardware and software products designed to address the challenges faced by virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud services, and cluster computing environments. Chelsio's offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, and unified management software, among others. The company also produces protocol engines and server adapters that facilitate the convergence of networking and storage over Ethernet. Its products are marketed through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers in both the United States and international markets. Chelsio maintains a design center in Bengaluru, India, to support its innovative solutions.

One True Media

Series B in 2009
One True Media, a subsidiary of SpotMixer Inc., now owned by The Walt Disney Company, specializes in online video editing tools. It enables users to combine photos, videos, music, and special effects to create personalized video montages. The platform facilitates collaborative editing and offers customizable DVDs, online sharing options, and photo book keepsakes for easy montage creation, tailoring, or updates.

Cubic Global Tracking Solutions

Series B in 2008
Cubic GTS (formerly Impeva Labs, Inc.) was incorporated in 2004 after three years of intense technology and product development, including several real-world formal trials involving both U.S. government agencies and commercial companies. The company intentionally kept a low public profile during the period of formal company formation, extensive trials and external series A funding. In 2008 Cubic GTS began to proactively announce itself, its products, and the successful achievement of major milestones such as those associated with its Operation Safe Commerce projects with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Next Generation Wireless Communications (NGWC) contract with the US Department of Defense, and commercial deployments with major logistics and shipping companies.

MediaKind

Venture Round in 2008
MediaKind, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, specializes in media technology. It develops and provides solutions such as media platforms, video decoding, processing, and storage, along with management and control software. The company offers two key platforms: Mediaroom, an IPTV platform, and MediaFirst, a cloud-based TV platform. Additionally, it provides solutions in video processing, stream management, and advertising. MediaKind serves global telecommunications, cable, satellite, and media companies, enabling them to deliver engaging video content across various devices and networks.

motionBEAT

Venture Round in 2008
UNITED is a Japan-based holding company mainly engaged in internet-related business. The Company operates in three business segments. The media business segment is engaged in the provision of Internet advertising business, and the sale of smart phone applications. The advertisement business segment is engaged in the procurement and sale of internet advertisements. The investment and incubation business segment is engaged in the operation of investment to seed or early stage venture capital companies, the agency delivery of press releases, the management of rental offices, the provision of operation and management consulting services as well as other incubation services. UNITED was formerly named as motionBEAT Inc. The company was founded in February 1998 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Sidense

Series A in 2008
Sidense is a leading developer of silicon-proven embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). The company specializes in patented one-time programmable OTP memory and logic NVM solutions that are designed for code storage and processor configuration. Sidense's technology enables semiconductor and systems companies to integrate IP cores into their system-on-chip (SOC) designs, helping to differentiate products with a lower footprint.

COPAN Systems

Series D in 2007
COPAN Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Longmont, Colorado, founded in 2002. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive range of idle disk storage solutions designed to maximize the value of long-term persistent data. Its product offerings include virtual tape libraries for backup and disaster recovery, as well as archiving solutions that enable the retention and retrieval of digital assets at the file level. In addition to these core products, COPAN Systems delivers services related to data protection, tiered storage, and efficient power and cooling management. The company's diverse clientele spans multiple sectors, including education, finance, government, healthcare, technology, media, and service providers, reflecting its broad applicability in the data storage market.

NexWave Solutions

Series C in 2007
NexWave Solutions specializes in the development of embedded and device software tailored for the consumer electronics market. The company provides a suite of software products, including NexGUI, a graphical user interface framework designed for set-top boxes, digital televisions, cameras, and camcorders. It also offers NEXBROWSER, a compact HTML/XHTML/CSS/JavaScript browser, and a Blu-ray stack that serves as the foundation for Blu-ray products. Additionally, NexWave Solutions has created LibTRON, which facilitates the migration of ITRON applications and middleware to a Linux-based environment, and NSI (NexWave Software Infrastructure), a component-based software infrastructure that supports embedded software development. Through these offerings, NexWave enables customers to build upon existing legacy software or develop new components from the ground up.

Athena Design Systems

Series B in 2007
Athena Design Systems, Inc. develops electronic design automation software. It focuses on addressing the physical implementation challenges of IC design. The company’s design optimization system enables designers to address the spectrum of timing, signal integrity, power, and other effects resulting from manufacturing processes of nanometer and finer geometries. Athena Design Systems, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

Glimmerglass Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Glimmerglass Networks, Inc. specializes in optical switching and network management solutions, primarily for the telecommunications industry and government sectors. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Hayward, California, the company offers products such as the Intelligent Optical System (IOS), a transparent optical switching system that effectively manages optical signals in various configurations, and Path Manager, an element management system providing a user-friendly interface for controlling IOS. Glimmerglass's technology allows telecom service providers, enterprise data centers, and government data networks to remotely create, monitor, reconfigure, and protect optical paths, thereby enhancing automation, reducing operational costs, and improving network reliability. Its optical switching systems also play a crucial role in undersea telecommunications, Internet peering exchanges, and video productions on a global scale.

Glimmerglass Networks

Venture Round in 2005
Glimmerglass Networks, Inc. specializes in optical switching and network management solutions, primarily for the telecommunications industry and government sectors. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Hayward, California, the company offers products such as the Intelligent Optical System (IOS), a transparent optical switching system that effectively manages optical signals in various configurations, and Path Manager, an element management system providing a user-friendly interface for controlling IOS. Glimmerglass's technology allows telecom service providers, enterprise data centers, and government data networks to remotely create, monitor, reconfigure, and protect optical paths, thereby enhancing automation, reducing operational costs, and improving network reliability. Its optical switching systems also play a crucial role in undersea telecommunications, Internet peering exchanges, and video productions on a global scale.

LGC Wireless

Series B in 2005
LGC Wireless, Inc. specializes in developing in-building wireless solutions, focusing on voice and data coverage as well as capacity for compact GSM and CDMA networks. The company provides a range of offerings including distributed antenna systems, wireless LAN solutions, and network systems tailored for public operators and equipment manufacturers. Its modular products encompass base station subsystems, network switching solutions, and various value-added services designed to enhance wireless data support and maintenance. Additionally, LGC Wireless delivers professional services such as needs assessments, site surveys, project management, and onsite support for various sectors, including hospitality, corporate environments, government, healthcare, and transportation. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Jose, California, LGC Wireless operates across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company is a subsidiary of ADC Telecommunications Inc.

Nozomi Photonics

Venture Round in 2005
Nozomi Photonics Co., Ltd. specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of thin film optical waveguide wafers, components, and subsystems. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Kawasaki City, Japan, the company focuses on creating advanced waveguide optical switches and beam deflectors. These innovative solutions find applications in various technologies, including optical cross connects, add-drop multiplexers, packet switches, interconnections, line protection switches, laser beam printers, and surface inspection systems. Through its expertise in optical technologies, Nozomi Photonics addresses the growing demand for efficient and reliable optical communication and processing solutions.

NexWave Solutions

Venture Round in 2005
NexWave Solutions specializes in the development of embedded and device software tailored for the consumer electronics market. The company provides a suite of software products, including NexGUI, a graphical user interface framework designed for set-top boxes, digital televisions, cameras, and camcorders. It also offers NEXBROWSER, a compact HTML/XHTML/CSS/JavaScript browser, and a Blu-ray stack that serves as the foundation for Blu-ray products. Additionally, NexWave Solutions has created LibTRON, which facilitates the migration of ITRON applications and middleware to a Linux-based environment, and NSI (NexWave Software Infrastructure), a component-based software infrastructure that supports embedded software development. Through these offerings, NexWave enables customers to build upon existing legacy software or develop new components from the ground up.

A4Vision

Series B in 2004
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Sandburst

Series C in 2004
Sandburst Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the design and development of advanced integrated circuits. It focuses on creating innovative silicon solutions tailored for data communications and IP networking, specifically aimed at enhancing packet switching and routing systems. By leveraging its pioneering technology, Sandburst significantly lowers development costs and accelerates time-to-market for its customers. The company’s products include high-performance, wire-speed IP packet processing components, which provide a robust foundation for network systems while minimizing the need for extensive software development typically associated with general-purpose programmable devices.

IronPort Systems

Series C in 2003
IronPort Systems, now part of Cisco, specializes in email and web security. It offers appliances that safeguard organizations from spam, viruses, malware, and other internet threats. These products combine robust performance with preventive and reactive security measures, designed for easy deployment and management. They are available through Cisco's local account teams and authorized resellers.

Cavium

Series C in 2003
Cavium Networks is a developer of semiconductor processors focused on networking, communications, and storage solutions. The company designs, develops, and markets high-performance semiconductor products that facilitate intelligent and secure networking, allowing customers to create application-aware and content-aware equipment. These products are capable of securely processing voice, video, and data traffic at high speeds. Cavium sells its offerings directly and through contract manufacturing organizations and distributors, serving clients in various sectors, including networking, wireless, storage, and electronic equipment, primarily in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and China. The company has established collaborations with firms like Aricent Inc. to enhance LTE eNodeB solutions and has agreements with Atheros Communications Inc. and Design of Systems on Silicon S.A. to improve HD video transmission and distribution technologies for flat panel displays.

CollabNet

Series C in 2003
CollabNet, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based application lifecycle management solutions aimed at enhancing enterprise agility and governance. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company offers a range of products including TeamForge, an enterprise agile platform that streamlines user workflows, and CloudForge, which allows developers to code and deploy projects in various cloud environments. CollabNet also provides ScrumWorks Pro for agile planning, Subversion Edge for managing Subversion installations, and Enterprise Git for control and compliance in source code management. Additional offerings include GitEye, a graphical Git client, and various integration plugins to connect popular development tools. CollabNet serves diverse industries such as finance, government, and healthcare, and supports its clients with consulting, training, implementation, and hosted services. The company has a strategic partnership with Clarive Software and maintains a global presence with offices in locations including Texas, Singapore, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Inkra Networks

Series B in 2002
Inkra Networks develops carrier systems that deliver streamlined and enhanced services to internet data centers. Its virtual service architecture (VSA) offers network security, business continuity, and performance solutions. The company’s VSA virtualizes and integrates the functionality and management of multiple firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, load balancers, and other security and business continuity appliances on a single system. It develops and builds data communications equipment to support IP services deployment for internet service providers. The company’s solutions are commercially deployed in service provider, enterprise, and government networks worldwide. Inkra Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Fremont, California.

Iolon

Series C in 2002
Iolon, Inc. is a privately held company specializing in optical networking components, focusing on high-performance tunable devices for advanced fiber optic networks. The company's initial product is a high-powered external cavity tunable laser source, designed for high bit rate and long-haul applications. Iolon also plans to expand its product offerings to include tunable filters, optical switches, polarization controllers, spectral monitors, and universal transponders. The company leverages its platform technology, which incorporates patented micro-optics, MEMS, and advanced servo control technologies, to facilitate advanced automation for high-volume manufacturing. Iolon's products are critical for transmitting, monitoring, and receiving optical signals within optical networks and for test and measurement equipment.

HENNGE

Series A in 2000
HENNGE is a prominent cloud identity-as-a-service (IDaaS) provider based in Japan. Formerly known as HDE, Inc., the company rebranded in February 2019 to better reflect its focus on cloud security solutions. HENNGE specializes in delivering comprehensive cloud security services that enable organizations to manage access and protect sensitive data effectively. With a commitment to enhancing digital security, HENNGE plays a significant role in helping businesses navigate the complexities of cloud-based environments.

NuCore Technologies

Series A in 1998
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.

GMO Internet

Venture Round in 1997
GMO Internet is a Tokyo-based technology company established in 1999 that operates across four main segments: Internet infrastructure, online advertising and media, Internet finance, and cryptocurrency. It provides domain registration, hosting, cloud, security, payments, and e-commerce support, as well as website creation and connectivity services. It also offers media and advertising services, including online advertising, search, and ad tech, along with Internet securities and cryptocurrency mining and trading activities. The company serves customers globally, with the majority of revenue generated in Japan.
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