SBI Investment

SBI Investment Co., Ltd. is an investment arm of SBI Holdings, Inc. specializing in venture capital and growth capital investment. It primarily invests in the field of information technology, bio-life science, fitech, healthcare, environment, communication services, consumer discretionary and energy and other sectors that have growth potential. The firm seeks to invest in China and Southeast Asia. It prefers to exit its investment through IPO and M&A. SBI Investment Co., Ltd. was founded in June 7, 1996 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Yoshitaka Kitao

Chairman

Past deals in Asia Pacific

Ace Turtle

Series B in 2023
Ace Turtle is a technology driven platform company enabling web influenced commerce. Our Omni-channel platform comprising of technology, logistics and customer support enables Brands and Retailers to improve the post click commerce experience of their customers. It integrates online and offline retail channels enabling automated Omni-channel fulfilment. Ace Turtle is headquartered in Bangalore, India.

Helical Fusion

Seed Round in 2023
Helical Fusion is a startup focused on the commercialization of fusion energy by utilizing magnetic confinement of high-temperature plasmas. The company develops helical fusion reactors that employ a superconducting helical coil with a double helix structure, akin to DNA, to stably confine plasma. This innovative approach aims to generate sustainable energy, contributing to a zero-carbon future. By harnessing fusion energy, Helical Fusion seeks to help society decrease its reliance on fossil fuels, such as oil and natural gas, thus promoting a more sustainable energy landscape.

Pretia

Venture Round in 2022
Pretia Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of augmented reality gaming software. Founded in 2014, Pretia focuses on creating innovative gaming experiences that integrate augmented reality technology. In addition to its gaming software, the company is involved in planning, development, and operation of internet services, positioning itself at the intersection of entertainment and technology.

Ambr

Series A in 2022
Ambr is a virtual world where users can access through a VR device an play in various virtual spaces with other users. Users can access Ambr as an avatar. There are different avatars in the Ambr world, such as warriors, wizards, animals, and monsters. New avatars can also be acquired within Ambr. Users can explore and enjoy different virtual spaces that do not exist in the real world, such as Skyland, cyberspace, and toontown. It also has mini-games that allow users to play together. Ambr was founded in August 2018 and is headquartered in Japan.

Terra Drone

Series B in 2022
Terra Drone is a drone and software manufacturer, based in Tokyo. By using drone, Terra Drone also delivers civil engineering surveying services for construction companies and analyzes data. With a wide range of usecase of drone, Terra Drone also helps companies to carry out inspection of complex job sites, such as those in construction, oil and gas extraction, agriculture.

Biorchestra

Series C in 2022
Developer of ribonucleic acid-based therapeutics intended to treat neurodegenerative diseases. The company's therapeutics include candidates for Alzheimer's disease, m-ribonucleic acid vaccine and drug delivery systems for ribonucleic acid candidates, enabling doctors to improve the health of humankind.

manebi Japan

Venture Round in 2021
manebi is an Career development support platform business to support human transformation.

KORTUC

Venture Round in 2021
KORTUC specializes in developing innovative radiosensitizers aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer radiation therapy. The company focuses on hydrogen peroxide-based drugs that are administered through prefilled syringes, injected directly into tumors prior to radiotherapy. This method targets hypoxic tumors, making them more responsive to radiation by inactivating antioxidative enzymes. By enhancing the efficacy of radiation treatment, KORTUC aims to provide medical professionals with better tools to manage and control tumor growth, ultimately improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy.

GAIA BioMedicine

Series B in 2021
GAIA BioMedicine Inc. engages in the development of regenerative medicine products. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

XREX

Seed Round in 2021
XREX Inc. provides blockchain services. It offers XREX Crypto Services (XCS), a stack of PaaS and SaaS offerings for organizations that are building and running crypto markets (spots, futures, options), market-making, banking, custodial services, wallets, clearance and settlement proxies, payment gateways, value transmission services, and decentralized applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan.was founded in 2019 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan.

FlowAccount

Series A in 2021
Flowaccount Co., Ltd. develops a cloud accounting software for small businesses in Thailand. It creates and sends professional invoices, track payments, and collaborates with partners. The company is based in Bangkok, Thailand.

On The Slope

Series G in 2021
On the way to Sakano deliver vegetables grown without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, aiming to spread agriculture with low environmental impact. We want to make agriculture sustainable and reach a sustainable society.

OpenStreet

Venture Round in 2021
OpenStreet is a service that allows to use shared cycling nationwide.

Allm

Series A in 2021
Allm is a medical ICT company dedicated to shaping healthcare. The company seeks to benefit society by launching next-generation technologies and medical communications platforms for the healthcare industry. The solutions are installed more than 18 countries across US, South America, EU, Japan, Middle East and Africa.

Hirotsu Bio Science

Venture Round in 2021
Hirotsu Bio Science Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative cancer screening tools. Its primary product, N-Nose, is a non-invasive device that detects cancer in the early stages by analyzing urine samples. The company also operates diagnostic laboratories that provide comprehensive urine analysis reports. Founded in 2016, Hirotsu Bio Science utilizes advanced bio-diagnosis technology, including the use of nematode olfactory sensors, to enhance early cancer detection capabilities for medical practitioners.

XMart

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

al+

Series G in 2021
al+ is a Personal Artificial Intelligence which reconstructs individual personalities on the cloud by analyzing life log data of individuals and their groups. Based on the analysis of individual personalities, unproductive parts of labour will be automated and alt’s operating efficiency will be maximized. al+ users can focus on more productive, creative and sophisticated work. Using this methodology, we sincerely hope to contribute to the solution of different kinds of social problems.

Mirai Chokin

Venture Round in 2021
The Company's main business is providing information to defined contribution pension (DC) members. Mirai Chokin provide meticulous operation support tailored to each customer for asset formation after retirement.

Waqoo

Venture Round in 2020
Waqoo is a Professional Services.

unilabo

Series B in 2020
unilabo, Inc. owns and operates a business to business (B2B) ordering platform. It offers search service for suppliers. It also provides characteristics, achievements, and services of suppliers, subcontractors, and outsourcers; and information and price quotes. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

iMed Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
iMed Technologies is developing AI technology based assisting tool for surgical operations of treatment of brain infarction and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Utilizing the state-of-the art AI learning technology and plenty of medical data, iMed Technology develops a real-time assisting product for physicians who engage in surgical operations for brain infarction and/or subarachnoid hemorrhage patients with the mission of providing safer medical services.

iYell

Venture Round in 2020
iYell Inc. provides mortgage for real estate companies. The company designs and develops a platform through which they provide mortgage. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

manebi Japan

Venture Round in 2020
manebi is an Career development support platform business to support human transformation.

WealthPark

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

Theoria Science

Venture Round in 2020
Theoria Science inc. engages in the research and development of cancer diagnosis and treatment methods using exosomes. The technologies specialize in nucleic acid medicine, biomedical imaging, stem cells, regenerative medicine, cell engineering, and molecular oncology. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Modulus Co., Ltd.

Series B in 2020
Modulus Discovery is a private Tokyo-based preclinical stage drug discovery company focused on rapid design and generation of small molecule clinical candidates for a range of high-value disease targets through the use of its cutting-edge computational drug discovery expertise and unique biology insights. The international team at Modulus is comprised of drug design and disease biology experts with previous R&D experience at global pharmaceutical, biotechnology , and computational technology firms.

Izumi Holdings

Venture Round in 2020
Izumi Holdings create an OS for food distribution and deliver richness to the world with new infrastructure.In other words, Izumi having a trading account for each fishery company, livestock company, and agriculture company for one sales destination can easily lead to business expansion,to rationalization of sales and distribution, reduction of SG & A expenses, etc. Creating a competitive advantage

Linkers

Venture Round in 2020
Linkers Co., Ltd. offers technology matchmaking solutions for the manufacturing industry. It provides eEXPO, a business platform which links technologies and products developed by industry, academia, and other specialists. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

MiraBiologics

Venture Round in 2020
Through the development of next-generation multifunctional biopharmaceuticals (neobiologics) using technology based on a unique new concept , we will realize our mission, grow as a global company, and contribute to human health care. By developing biopharmaceuticals with new modalities using LassoGraft Technology ® as a core technology, we will work on solving unmet medical needs, satisfying treatment methods in the field of rare diseases, and proposing solutions to expensive medical problems.

justInCase

Series A in 2019
justInCase, Inc. provides smartphone repair cost, accident, and credit card insurance services. The company also offers a mobile application which enables users to buy insurance coverage from insurance providers, for repair cost insurance; upload photos and details of a smart-phone or wearable device; and use artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the premium. Additionally, it allows users to pool to pay insurance premiums. justInCase, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Timee

Venture Round in 2019
Timee, Inc. is a company based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, that designs and develops a work-sharing application aimed at addressing labor shortages. Founded in 2017, the application serves to connect individuals seeking work with businesses experiencing a shortage of labor. By facilitating this connection, Timee provides a solution to the challenges faced by both workers and employers in managing workforce availability. In addition to its primary function, the company is involved in the planning, development, and management of internet media.

Africa Incubator

Venture Round in 2019
Africa Incubator (Afri-inc) is an IT company that specializes in developing mobile applications for sales management. It has developed and operated SENRI, a sales management system for manufacturing and distribution in Africa based in Nairobi, Kenya. As of 2018, SENRI is being used by about 50 manufacturing and logistics companies focusing on consumer goods. With the introduction of SENRI, more than 50 Africa-based companies have succeeded in increasing sales productivity. Afri-inc was established in 2015 by Kentaro Nagai.

LeapMind

Series C in 2019
LeapMind Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing hardware architecture and software platforms that facilitate deep learning applications. The company focuses on making deep learning more compact and accessible, which it refers to as the "Deep Learning of Things" (DoT). LeapMind's innovative approach includes designing algorithms that enhance the accuracy of neural network models while reducing their computational complexity, enabling their use in small computing environments. Additionally, the company conducts research on original chip architectures that efficiently implement deep neural networks on circuits with low power consumption and limited memory.

iYell

Venture Round in 2019
iYell Inc. provides mortgage for real estate companies. The company designs and develops a platform through which they provide mortgage. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Unifa

Series C in 2019
UniFa is a developer of innovative healthcare solutions aimed at monitoring the physical and mental growth of kindergarteners. The company's primary offering, LookMee, incorporates artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technology to provide various services. Among these are the LookMee Nap Check, an IoT sensor designed to ensure the safety of children during naptime, and the LookMee thermometer, which continuously measures and monitors body temperature. Additionally, LookMee Photo serves as a communication and photo-sharing platform that collects data on children's activities in kindergarten, helping parents stay informed about their child's well-being. By providing these tools, UniFa enables guardians to receive regular updates regarding their children's development and health.

C Channel

Venture Round in 2019
C Channel Corporation is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online lifestyle video platform aimed primarily at women aged 20 to 34. Founded in 2015, C Channel provides a variety of content related to fashion, food, hairstyling, makeup, and travel. The platform focuses on delivering engaging video content that informs and inspires its audience, making it a go-to resource for lifestyle-related topics.

Bizit

Venture Round in 2019
BIZIT Inc. designs and offers an application software for facilitating mergers and acquisitions. The company's software connects sellers with buyers globally; find companies that suits your business strategy; and negotiations between buyer and seller. BIZIT Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

ANYCOLOR

Post in 2019
Ichikara Inc. is an entertainment start-up based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creator support and licensing, primarily focusing on the management and operation of virtual streamers associated with the "Nijisanji Project." Ichikara offers a range of services, including access to distribution studios, advertising partnerships, event coordination, and opportunities for program appearances. Additionally, the company actively seeks to discover new talent through auditions, aiming to enhance the virtual entertainment landscape. By leveraging advanced technology, Ichikara strives to create engaging experiences that resonate with audiences globally.

Synspective

Series A in 2019
Synspective Inc. provides data by utilizing and integrating data from synthetic aperture radar satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. It serves urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, and finance markets. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Retrieva

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

JX Press

Series C in 2019
JX PRESS Corporation develops and provides news article analysis and distribution network application, Vingow XWire. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

souco

Venture Round in 2019
Souco operates a storage space-sharing platform that provides a flexible and affordable solution for businesses and individuals seeking storage options. By offering a nationwide network of storage facilities available for rent on demand, Souco enables customers to easily find suitable storage for various needs, including inventory, furniture, and personal belongings. The company's services aim to facilitate efficient logistics and contribute positively to society by ensuring that storage resources are accessible when and where they are required.

IJGN

Venture Round in 2019
IJGN operates always, a subscription service that allows users to easily find fixed-price services from various shops such as cafes, fitness clubs and amusement parks. The company also operates AIRPO, an iBeacon BLE Technology platform that lets customers earn points just by entering stores; guild, a photo sharing app for companies; and SPOTSALE, a coin issuing and exchange platform for supporting local establishments.

Atomis

Series A in 2019
Atomis provides global solutions for precisely controlling gases. Its core technology, porous coordination polymers (PCPs; also known as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)), is based on research developed by Distinguished Professor Susumu Kitagawa at the Institute for Advanced Study at Kyoto University. It aims not only to provide solutions such as the optimization for manufacturing processes of PCPs but to also develop applications that provide innovative value using these materials. It was founded by Masakazu Higuchi in 2015 and is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.

OLTA

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

Creema

Series C in 2019
Creema Ltd. is an online marketplace based in Tokyo, Japan, that connects creators and consumers for the direct sale of handmade products. Founded in 2009, the platform offers a diverse range of categories, including accessories, jewelry, toys, bags, stationery, pet goods, fashion items, and furniture, among others. In addition to facilitating online transactions, Creema also organizes exhibitions and events to showcase creators' work. The company emphasizes social commerce and provides related services to enhance the buying and selling experience for its users.

FLOSFIA

Venture Round in 2019
FLOSFIA INC. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of corundum structured Gallium Oxide semiconductor power devices. Founded on March 31, 2011, the firm emerged as a spin-off from research conducted at Kyoto University. FLOSFIA focuses on utilizing the unique physical properties of gallium oxide to create low-loss power devices that offer high breakdown voltage and efficiency. The company employs mist chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques for film formation, which enhances the performance of its semiconductor products.

Cogent Labs

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

HoloEyes

Series B in 2019
HoloEyes plans to use the funds raised this round to build the system and business base for HoloEyes VR and expand its staff.Collecting the data from CT scans, forming 3D human body models, and accumulating it creates a so-called medical VR database.

Farmship

Venture Round in 2019
Farmship, Inc. offers agricultural food distribution services. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

SkyDisc

Series B in 2019
SkyDisk provides one-stop services that are necessary to make it easier to use the IoT service. Their mission is to solve business problems by visualizing data through sensors and analysis.

Moi

Series A in 2019
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.

Thinca

Venture Round in 2019
Thinca co.,Ltd. provides information technology system planning, development, and operation services for cloud based products. The company offers computer technology integration and consulting services. It also provides hospitality telephone service development which Integrates telephone and fax partially with the computer system. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

al+

Series C in 2019
al+ is a Personal Artificial Intelligence which reconstructs individual personalities on the cloud by analyzing life log data of individuals and their groups. Based on the analysis of individual personalities, unproductive parts of labour will be automated and alt’s operating efficiency will be maximized. al+ users can focus on more productive, creative and sophisticated work. Using this methodology, we sincerely hope to contribute to the solution of different kinds of social problems.

WealthPark

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

Silot

Series A in 2019
Silot specializes in using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and knowledge graph technology to work with banks around Southeast Asia, radically transforming these institutions to be smarter and more efficient. Our solutions go beyond task automation or rote processing. We aim to empower banks with unprecedented discovery and decision-making ability using AI that can learn, with the ultimate goal of helping banks transcend into a new era of intelligent banking.

Sarah

Venture Round in 2019
SARAH Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a mobile application designed for discovering and sharing restaurant menu pictures. Founded in 2014, the application, also named "SARAH," allows users to search for specific food items from various menus and post recommendations about their dining experiences. By facilitating menu-based searches, SARAH provides a platform where users can explore diverse culinary options and find restaurants that match their preferences. The application aims to enhance the dining experience by enabling users to connect with a community centered around food and restaurant-related information.

Cinnamon AI

Series B in 2019
Cinnamon, Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence products and consulting services aimed at enhancing human productivity by automating repetitive tasks. The company has developed several innovative tools, including an auto documentation system that extracts information from various sources such as application forms and emails to generate formatted documents. Additionally, Cinnamon AI offers a highly accurate recommendation and matching engine, alongside a natural language understanding chatbot. These solutions are designed to facilitate more efficient workflows, allowing users to concentrate on creative and strategic activities by leveraging accumulated data patterns for better decision-making.

EAGLYS

Seed Round in 2019
EAGLYS Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the design and development of computing software focused on secure data processing. The company's flagship product, DataArmor, allows for the storage and management of encrypted data while enabling analysis and processing with artificial intelligence without the need for decryption. This innovative platform ensures that confidential and private data can be securely managed, even in public cloud environments, utilizing computing functions that are resistant to quantum computing threats. By facilitating operations without exposing the actual contents of the data, DataArmor enhances data utilization across departments and organizations, making it a valuable tool for data scientists and system managers. EAGLYS operates as a subsidiary of Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc.

Updater

Series B in 2019
Minna Electric Power is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.

aptpod

Series B in 2018
Aptpod Inc. operates in M2M/IoT software and hardware planning, development, and sales; M2M/IoT cloud service administration; and application/system prototyping. Its products include intdash, a bidirectional data transmission platform for streaming data generated at frequency of 100 msec to 1 msec intervals through a network; visual M2M, a web application that visualizes sensor data automatically collected in real time in the cloud; and automotive pro. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Updater

Corporate Round in 2018
Minna Electric Power is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.

Axelspace

Series B in 2018
Axelspace is a startup company developing businesses in the microsatellite field. Axelspace plans to construct a monitoring platform to cover the entire globe on a daily basis at extremely low cost.

Sugarhill

Series B in 2018
Sugarhill is a Korean company that develops a commercial real estate platform called Nemo.

Pring

Venture Round in 2018
pring Inc. is engage in developing and providing the app for smart phone called pring.

Mentalhealth Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Mental Health Technologies is a company that provides standard measures to maintain the mental health of employees, which is one of the foundations of health management.

LPIXEL

Series A in 2018
LPixel Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in life science image analysis software solutions. Founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the University of Tokyo, LPixel offers a range of products including ImageJ plugins for life science researchers, LP-exam for detecting image manipulation and plagiarism, and IMACEL, a cloud-based image analysis system powered by artificial intelligence. The company is also dedicated to developing software solutions aimed at improving cancer diagnoses. In addition to its software offerings, LPixel provides educational programs for life science researchers and students, thereby enhancing research efficiency and innovation in the field.

Meltin MMI

Series B in 2018
Meltin MMI is a cyborg-technology company that focuses on biosensors and robotic arms. Meltin has successfully enabled fine finger movements, such as for amputees and participated in Cybathlon 2016 and won the Microsoft Innovation Award.

iYell

Venture Round in 2018
iYell Inc. provides mortgage for real estate companies. The company designs and develops a platform through which they provide mortgage. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

9F Group

Series E in 2018
9F Fintech Holdings Group is a Chinese Fintech platform and has more than 68 million registered users with most of them using 9F’s mobile applications. Founded in 2006, 9F is committed to offering its users with simple, efficient, high-quality and comprehensive financial services and aimed to create a wealth of values for its users through mobile Internet and Big Data risk management technologies. With its many brands such as 9F Onecard, 9F Wallet, Wukong Wealth, 9F Primasia Securities, 9FChaoneng (3C at POS), LabiFenqi (Education), and Wecash, 9F Group offers an extensive range of services that cover the various needs of its member life stages. In addition, through "Jiuchuang Fund," 9F has invested into over ten Internet finance start-ups to explore future technologies and developments. 9F was a founding member of National Internet Finance Association of China (NIFA) and elected to be a board member of NIFA. Sponsored by the People’s Bank of China, the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC), NIFA was founded in Shanghai in March 2016.

GRT Technology

Seed Round in 2018
GRT Technology is a virtual fitting application based on CR technology.

Origami Labs

Series C in 2018
Origami Labs operates a mobile platform focused on cashless payments, aiming to innovate the future of money, payment, and commerce. Established in 2012, Origami Pay has expanded its services nationwide, enabling transactions at convenience stores, international fast food chains, taxis, department stores, and various retail outlets. Additionally, Origami offers families a private and customizable website that facilitates the sharing of daily updates and cherished memories through photos, videos, and quotes. This dual approach positions Origami Labs at the intersection of financial technology and personal connection, catering to both commercial and familial needs.

FiNC

Series D in 2018
FiNC Technologies Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a health technology company focused on preventive healthcare through the use of artificial intelligence. The company offers an online platform that combines data analysis, rich content, and social elements to assist users in logging, understanding, and managing their health and wellness. By collecting and analyzing data related to diet, sleep, and exercise habits, FiNC aims to address various health issues, such as obesity and chronic pain, while promoting healthier lifestyle choices. Its mission centers on providing personalized AI solutions to enhance overall wellness, thereby bridging the gap between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy amidst global health disparities.

Tranbi

Venture Round in 2018
Tranbi Inc. operates an online platform called Tranvi, which facilitates mergers and acquisitions by connecting business sellers with potential buyers. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Tranvi allows users to register their companies and list various assets for sale, including stocks, business interests, licenses, and patents. The platform streamlines the process of business transfer, enabling users to receive inquiries from interested parties and engage in direct negotiations. By providing essential information, Tranvi aims to expedite business successions and mergers, making it easier for clients to navigate the complexities of transferring ownership.

Empath Inc.

Venture Round in 2018
Empath Inc. develops Emotion AI Empath, which can identify emotion from the voice in real-time regardless of language. Empath won 1776 Challenge Cup Tokyo 2017 and Accenture Innovation Award at GITEX 2017 in Dubai.

AntWorks

Series A in 2018
AntWorks Pte. Ltd. is a global artificial intelligence (AI) company based in Singapore, founded in 2015. The company specializes in digitization, automation, and business intelligence solutions. It has developed a unique platform for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) that enables the creation of human-like bots in a code-free environment, designed to automate complex processes. AntWorks offers a range of services including analytics, consulting, and technology-as-a-service, catering primarily to medium and small institutions. The company's innovative approach aims to redefine performance and enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

ABEJA

Series C in 2018
ABEJA is a platform that integrate state-of-the-art AI technologies including IoT, big data and deep learning and enables to carry out sophisticated analyses with accumulated data. Also, on the basis of the platform, ABEJA offers variety of services optimized for each industries, especially for Retail, Manufacture, Infrastructure. Its platform supports the entire pipeline of machine learning / deep learning, from development, deployment, and operation.

SIRUTASU

Venture Round in 2018
SIRUTASU is a Healthcare service system development, healthcare marketing company

Sustainable Medicine

Venture Round in 2018
Sustainable Medicine, Inc. engages in development of medical software application for treating insomnia. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Cinnamon AI

Series B in 2018
Cinnamon, Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence products and consulting services aimed at enhancing human productivity by automating repetitive tasks. The company has developed several innovative tools, including an auto documentation system that extracts information from various sources such as application forms and emails to generate formatted documents. Additionally, Cinnamon AI offers a highly accurate recommendation and matching engine, alongside a natural language understanding chatbot. These solutions are designed to facilitate more efficient workflows, allowing users to concentrate on creative and strategic activities by leveraging accumulated data patterns for better decision-making.

GlyTech

Series A in 2018
GlyTech, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of human type N-glycans and glycosylation technologies, as well as glycopeptide and glycoprotein synthesis. Established in 2012 and based in Kyoto, Japan, the company is dedicated to advancing the production of glycans and chemical glycosylation technologies for the development of innovative biopharmaceuticals and oligonucleotide therapeutics. GlyTech licenses glycosylated peptides and proteins and provides a range of services, including contract research and development, custom synthesis, and contract manufacturing. Additionally, the company engages in research collaborations and supplies standard reagents to support its partners in the pharmaceutical industry.

OwlTing

Series B in 2018
OwlTing is a blockchain company building blockchain services across various industries. OwlTing has released blockchain solutions in hospitality, logistics, healthcare, and agriculture. OwlTing also operates 2 leading e-commerce platforms in Asia. OwlTing Market and OwlTing Experiences provide the best products and experiences to customers across the world. OwlTing is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. OwlTing launched the world's first Ethereum-based food provenance system.

A1 Media Group

Venture Round in 2018
A1 Media Group Co., Ltd., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ginza, Tokyo, specializes in developing an Internet advertising platform and media monetization services. The company offers comprehensive support for advertisers, covering digital marketing strategy planning and advertising management. For media companies, A1 Media Group provides solutions that facilitate mediation and the creation of unique advertising products. Additionally, the firm has developed its own audience data solution and holds multiple patents related to ad delivery utilizing this data. The company's focus is on establishing innovative Internet advertising services grounded in proprietary data insights.

Izumi Holdings

Venture Round in 2018
Izumi Holdings create an OS for food distribution and deliver richness to the world with new infrastructure.In other words, Izumi having a trading account for each fishery company, livestock company, and agriculture company for one sales destination can easily lead to business expansion,to rationalization of sales and distribution, reduction of SG & A expenses, etc. Creating a competitive advantage

Ascent Robotics

Series A in 2018
Ascent Robotics Inc. is an artificial intelligence startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing advanced software solutions for industrial robotics and autonomous vehicles. By focusing on research and development in AI and deep learning, Ascent aims to contribute to the creation of a more autonomous future. Its efforts are directed toward enhancing intelligent systems that can operate independently in various environments.

CureApp

Series B in 2018
CureApp is a digital health startup.The firm is one of the leading players in the medical app vertical under the theme of “app exhibits therapeutic effects against diseases” and launched a nicotine addiction treatment app in February 2015, which was jointly developed with Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Keio University’s School of Medicine. It is currently conducting clinical trials in many locations.

XICA

Series C in 2018
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.

The port

Venture Round in 2018
Port is involved in the internet media business. It is developing technology in the three social task areas of career (employment), finance (finance) and medical (medical).

meuron

Venture Round in 2018
meuron Inc develops and manages CALNA, an artificial intelligence assistant application which supports healthy eating habits. Its application learns about lifestyle and hobby preference of consumer and suggests products and menus, such as eating out chain stores, convenience stores, and recipes. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

FLOSFIA

Venture Round in 2018
FLOSFIA INC. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of corundum structured Gallium Oxide semiconductor power devices. Founded on March 31, 2011, the firm emerged as a spin-off from research conducted at Kyoto University. FLOSFIA focuses on utilizing the unique physical properties of gallium oxide to create low-loss power devices that offer high breakdown voltage and efficiency. The company employs mist chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques for film formation, which enhances the performance of its semiconductor products.

VENTENY INC.

Series A in 2017
VENTENY is a Philippines-based company with one of the more unique business models e27 has come across in awhile. The startup is trying to solve the problem of employee churn by offering two distinctly different services.

FLOSFIA

Venture Round in 2017
FLOSFIA INC. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of corundum structured Gallium Oxide semiconductor power devices. Founded on March 31, 2011, the firm emerged as a spin-off from research conducted at Kyoto University. FLOSFIA focuses on utilizing the unique physical properties of gallium oxide to create low-loss power devices that offer high breakdown voltage and efficiency. The company employs mist chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques for film formation, which enhances the performance of its semiconductor products.