Harmonix Finance
Seed Round in 2025
Harmonix Finance is a DeFi platform that automates investment strategies by integrating risk management and advanced quantitative analysis to achieve sustainable high yields.
DuckChain
Seed Round in 2024
DuckChain specializes in making blockchain technology more accessible to everyday users. It develops a consumer layer for the TON Blockchain, aiming to simplify user interaction with this platform. DuckChain offers features such as ISO certification, EVM compatibility, and a growing ecosystem of decentralized applications, enabling developers to create user-friendly blockchain applications and attract a broader user base to the TON Blockchain.
StakeStone
Seed Round in 2024
StakeStone is a technology company that develops an omnichannel liquidity protocol for optimizing crypto staking and asset management. Its protocol integrates dynamic staking networks, deep liquidity pools, and adaptive consensus mechanisms to maximize staking yields and ensure secure, transparent transactions. This enables cryptocurrency investors and developers to achieve efficient, scalable, and high-return staking operations across multiple blockchain networks.
BitSmiley
Venture Round in 2024
BitSmiley is a cryptocurrency platform focused on providing comprehensive Bitcoin DeFi solutions, specifically addressing gaps in stablecoin and lending infrastructure within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The company's primary offering is an over-collateralized stablecoin, which allows users to leverage Bitcoin as collateral through the BitSmileyDAO and mint BitUSD. In addition to stablecoin services, BitSmiley specializes in peer-to-peer lending and has developed insurance and credit default swap derivatives based on its lending framework. This enables users to access a variety of financial services, including stablecoin transactions, lending options, and related derivatives, contributing to a more versatile and robust financial ecosystem.
B² Network
Seed Round in 2024
B² Network is a Bitcoin Layer 2 network that utilizes ZK rollup and on-chain logical gate commitment verification mechanisms. It is a supplementary network that runs on top of the Bitcoin Network. It also introduces smart contracts to Bitcoin, which could open up new possibilities for DeFi, NFTs, and derivatives.
Wanderlust
Seed Round in 2024
Wanderlust is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence. It offers tailored solutions, including custom AI models, web development, and research & development services. The company focuses on addressing industry-specific challenges that cannot be resolved by standard large language models, thereby helping businesses better understand and meet their customers' needs.
No-Code Research Institute
Seed Round in 2024
No-Code Research Institute is a contract development company that specializes in no-code development and offers web application development, operation, and maintenance.
Emunitas
Seed Round in 2024
Emunitas is a human capital services provider that operates an on-the-job training platform. It offers career counselling and recruitment services, connecting international students in Japan with job opportunities. The platform allows students to demonstrate their skills and abilities while studying and working, and supports the hiring process by providing job connections and necessary training.
Unyte specializes in developing an integrated platform that facilitates the creation and management of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) using blockchain technology. Their platform, which includes a Web3 division, supports advanced NFT trading and ensures secure, seamless operation of DAOs across multiple platforms, thereby optimizing community management.
TIECLAN
Seed Round in 2024
TIECLAN offers services related to eSports businesses and the management of professional eSports teams.
FioClub
Seed Round in 2024
FioClub is a production company that specializes in creating and developing character intellectual property (IP) and anime for entertainment purposes. The company's core business involves designing and producing engaging content through its proprietary character IP production platform. This platform includes a generation request matching site, which connects users with captivating entertainment content tailored to their interests.
Aperture Finance
Series A in 2024
Aperture Finance provides a decentralized finance platform to streamline complex DeFi operations. The company aims to bring its automation tools to TradFi native and hybrid funds with large capital to deploy in DeFi but minimal experience with on-chain dev and smart contract work. Building on the infra layer of EVMs, Aperture offers "Composable Automation", a "no code" approach to on-chain liquidity management.
Kaimak
Venture Round in 2024
Kaymak is a recruitment platform that focuses on creating a recruitment website, planning a recruitment strategy, and managing candidates.
Alyawmu provides solutions for hometown tax payment NFTs and tourism NFTs, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance community engagement. The company works with local governments and communities to integrate NFTs into Japan's Furusato Nozei system, offering digital assets as rewards for donations. Alyawmu also explores NFTs to promote local tourism and regional revitalization initiatives.
Semiconductor Research Institute
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Semiconductor Research Institute is a specialized provider of hiring services focused on enhancing the mobility of human resources within the semiconductor industry. The organization facilitates job transitions by offering valuable information and resources to individuals seeking employment opportunities in this sector. By connecting job seekers with potential employers, the Institute aims to streamline the recruitment process and improve workforce mobility in the semiconductor field.
Owlto
Venture Round in 2024
Owlto is a technology company that specializes in cross-chain interoperability. It has developed a decentralized, intent-driven platform focused on layer 2, which facilitates low-cost, secure, and convenient asset transfers between different blockchains via a cross-rollup bridge.
Aark is a decentralized derivatives exchange operating on the Arbitrum network. It specializes in facilitating the trading of perpetual contracts across diverse assets, offering users capital efficiency, collateral alternatives, and substantial liquidity pools. The platform's unique automated market-making architecture ensures liquidity reflection, allowing traders to access a broader range of assets and enjoy greater trading flexibility, comparable to centralized exchanges.
RootData
Seed Round in 2024
RootData is a technology company that specializes in providing a comprehensive data platform for Web3 assets. It aggregates and organizes both on-chain and off-chain data, offering investors and entrepreneurs a systematic database to explore and evaluate crypto projects. The platform delivers news, project information, and refined screening tools based on blockchains and tags, helping investors make informed decisions.
Superfluid Finance
Seed Round in 2024
Superfluid Finance develops an online cash streaming protocol aimed at revolutionizing asset movement in decentralized finance. The protocol focuses on token standardization and facilitates various financial transactions such as subscription funds, salaries, and rewards. By automating recurring transactions and enabling single on-chain exchanges, Superfluid provides customers with continuous settlement and per-second netting, enhancing capital efficiency in the decentralized finance landscape.
Tripi provides travel media and digital marketing services, as well as the accommodation gift service.
Merlin Chain
Seed Round in 2024
Merlin Chain offers a native scaling solution.
InfluenceAI
Seed Round in 2024
InfluenceAI operates an entertainment platform that uses AI-powered marketing services to connect businesses with their target audience via social media. This includes influencer marketing, social listening, and sentiment analysis, aiming to enhance brand awareness, generate leads, and drive sales.
Cre8tFun
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Cre8tFun specializes in developing games for the metaverse, offering a range of titles and services tailored to this emerging platform.
Orbiter Finance
Series A in 2024
Orbiter Finance is a company specializing in decentralized, cross-Layer 2 (L2) protocols. It focuses on developing disruptive product advancements, particularly in zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. The company operates a platform designed for transferring blockchain native assets across different rollups, supporting cross-rollup composability by customizing types, transfer quantities, and environments. Orbiter Finance enables the creation of decentralized applications with cross-environment capabilities, providing clients with liquidity support in a decentralized manner without the need to mint new assets.
OPTEMO develops and supplies sales technology that connects businesses and customers via a website. It offers a web-based customer service tool that aims to promote mutual understanding and optimize company–customer relationships. The tool enables real-time negotiations by controlling calls and screens on the spot while monitoring the customer's screen, allowing organizations to start business discussions without formal appointments.
Founded in 2014, Jiraffe operates online platforms that facilitate price comparisons and transactions for iPhone repairs, parts replacement, and smartphone purchases. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to empower customers with informed buying decisions.
Driver Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Driver Technologies is an operating firm providing driver-specific matching solutions to boost truck utilization rates to logistics firm.
CryptoCoco
Seed Round in 2023
CryptoCoco is a web3 company focused on the development of non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces and blockchain systems. The company offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates the entire NFT lifecycle, from minting to store management. In addition to marketplace development, CryptoCoco provides blockchain-related consulting, system development, planning, operation, and research and development services. This enables businesses to leverage blockchain technology to enhance their digital transformation efforts. Through its expertise in NFT marketplace creation and blockchain consulting, CryptoCoco aims to assist companies in navigating the complexities of the digital economy.
OlaVM Technology
Seed Round in 2023
OlaVM is a high-performance Layer 2 blockchain platform focused on privacy. It offers programmable privacy controls, scalable architecture, and developer-friendly features, aiming to empower users with control over their on-chain data.
Taiko Labs
Seed Round in 2023
Taiko Labs is a cryptocurrency firm focused on developing a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) scaling solutions platform for the Ethereum Blockchain. The company's platform aims to enhance Ethereum's scalability by closely emulating its functionality, both technically and non-technically. It supports all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) opcodes within a decentralized, permissionless, and secure layer-2 architecture, providing Ethereum developers with the necessary tools to execute blockchain projects effectively.
NFTGo
Convertible Note in 2023
NFTGo is an NFT data aggregation platform that consolidates information on NFT drops, rankings, whale activity, market data, and on-chain transactions. It uses a proprietary blockchain data collection engine to capture up-to-date on-chain activity and converts it into readable NFT transaction and market insights, helping project teams understand market dynamics and identify trends while providing users with visibility into new NFT market developments.
KEKKAI
Pre Seed Round in 2023
KEKKAI operates a Web3 platform specializing in secure crypto-based transactions. It offers a security plugin that analyzes transaction simulations to detect risks and scams, enhancing overall safety within the industry.
Desoul is a Web3 platform designed to simplify the creation and management of Software Build Tools (SBTs) for general organizations. It offers pre-made templates and an SDK for module development, enabling developers to build unique on-chain IDs using decentralized tools.
Taiko Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Taiko Labs is a cryptocurrency firm focused on developing a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) scaling solutions platform for the Ethereum Blockchain. The company's platform aims to enhance Ethereum's scalability by closely emulating its functionality, both technically and non-technically. It supports all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) opcodes within a decentralized, permissionless, and secure layer-2 architecture, providing Ethereum developers with the necessary tools to execute blockchain projects effectively.
Fondi is an English conversation communication service that allows people to live a virtual communal life with the world. Fondi is a metaverse space where people can practice English conversation with English learners from all over the world.
Yae Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Yae Labs is a Tokyo-based company that operates in the web3 and metaverse sectors, focusing on creating an immersive environment where individuals can economically engage in an anime-inspired virtual world. By leveraging blockchain technology, Yae Labs aims to fulfill users' entertainment needs while providing a unique platform that blends digital experiences with economic opportunities.
Pictoria
Seed Round in 2022
Pictoria Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the production of events and virtual reality content. The company manages a diverse range of entertainment events, including traditional talk events and those utilizing advanced technologies such as 3D motion capture. Pictoria operates an innovative entertainment platform that focuses on virtual services, including the development of a virtual YouTuber business featuring patented characters. This platform aims to create new methods of communication, effectively connecting the virtual and real worlds for its users.
Capex
Venture Round in 2021
Capex Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the planning and development of PATONA, an artificial intelligence application designed to serve as a life partner. Founded in 2019, Capex focuses on creating an engaging user experience through an AI bot that employs natural language processing, allowing users to communicate and interact meaningfully. The application aims to enhance human connections and address feelings of loneliness by providing a virtual companion that reflects the user's personal life and interactions. Through its innovative approach, Capex seeks to promote the harmonious coexistence of technology and human experiences.
400F
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in Tokyo in 2017, 400F develops software solutions focused on money management and consultancy services. Its platform enables users to diagnose financial issues and provides access to expert advice, aiming to improve individuals' financial well-being.
Data Viz Lab
Seed Round in 2021
Data Viz Lab is a consulting firm specializing in data analysis, visualization, and strategy planning. They support clients throughout the data-driven decision-making process, from initial strategy design to dashboard creation and training on digital tools.
Pro Reach
Venture Round in 2021
Pro Reach is a technology company that offers an application platform aimed at enhancing healthcare services. It specializes in a human resources platform tailored for nursery teachers and nurses, providing career advancement support and job transition services. This platform facilitates the movement of human resources within the medical, welfare, and healthcare sectors, helping organizations connect with suitable employees while enabling professionals to enhance their skills. Through its innovative solutions, Pro Reach aims to improve workforce mobility and address staffing needs in the healthcare industry.
Behavior
Venture Round in 2021
Behavior specializes in industry-specific robotic process automation (RPA) software as a service (SaaS). The company has developed an automatic wiki system that addresses information-sharing challenges within organizations. This tool operates on a cloud-based platform, allowing users to effortlessly write and share notes from any location. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Behavior's solution automatically organizes accumulated information, making it easy for organizations to retrieve the data they need quickly and efficiently, without the burdens of manual organization.
TranSe is an educational video creation platform that aims to enhance the video production community by connecting professional creators and social media influencers. The company offers a diverse range of online classes covering sports, lifestyle, photography, video production, and art, allowing users to learn from experienced professionals. In addition to educational resources, TranSe provides services for cinematic video production, including advertisements and promotional content. By hosting a vibrant community, TranSe enables users to share their work and gain insights into video creation through various learning tools and storytelling techniques. This approach not only supports individual creators but also enriches the broader landscape of digital content.
Enowa, established in 2013 and headquartered in Namerikawa, Japan, specializes in IoT and AI-driven agricultural consulting services. The company leverages its expertise in production and sales management systems, along with B2B construction know-how, to develop IoT-based solutions tailored for small and medium-sized agricultural businesses. Enowa's services include smart agriculture solutions, IoT development support, and agricultural product sales through its online platform. Additionally, it facilitates sales through internet stores and connects clients with business partners' restaurants.
Holo-X Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing extended reality (XR) solutions tailored for corporate applications. Founded in 2019, Holo-X offers a range of services focused on enhancing sales and advertising through innovative XR technologies. The company also provides a customer communication management tool designed to streamline and centralize interactions between businesses and their customers, thereby supporting customer success initiatives. With its commitment to advancing business media, Holo-X aims to transform how companies engage with their clientele through immersive and interactive experiences.
Holotch
Convertible Note in 2020
Holotch develops innovative holographic technology for real-time communication and entertainment. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in creating immersive three-dimensional videos and augmented reality experiences through its portable volumetric video capture system.
Founded in 2014, Aidemy offers an online platform for individuals to learn artificial intelligence programming and for businesses to leverage AI technology using their own data. Its services include practical blockchain applications, supporting DX human resource development, problem selection, proof-of-concept development, and operation.
Parks Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in telecommunications services. In addition to its core offerings, Parks gathers and analyzes data from prior research to support corporate research and development initiatives. The company produces and disseminates research and survey materials related to machine learning and has expanded its focus to applied artificial intelligence in various sectors, including commerce, industry, and the arts. Through these activities, Parks aims to leverage technological advancements to enhance its service offerings and contribute to innovation in its fields of expertise.
X Kitchen
Seed Round in 2019
X Kitchen is a Tokyo-based operator of cloud kitchen and ghost kitchen networks founded in 2019. The company enables the deployment of ghost restaurants within existing dining venues in partnership with local operators and influencers to build a brand in the delivery ecosystem. It runs directly managed stores to verify sales and operations and uses a networked cloud kitchen model where orders are prepared at a central location and delivered via optimized routing, improving cuisine quality and delivery efficiency. This approach lowers operating costs for existing restaurants and independent chefs by enabling them to run their businesses with shared infrastructure. By connecting restaurants, influencers, and other brands, X Kitchen aims to expand its reach in the delivery space and provide scalable, low-friction kitchen capacity for partners.
Modecas
Venture Round in 2019
Modecas helps users to find services for household problems such as cleaning, packing and moving, rearranging items & waste collection.
the purpose
Venture Round in 2019
the purpose Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing an anonymous counseling matching platform. Its flagship product, Aizuchi, is a customer-to-customer light counseling and matching application that connects individuals seeking to share their experiences with semi-professionals who are trained to listen. Aizuchi addresses common barriers associated with traditional counseling services, such as high costs and complicated appointment processes, by allowing users to engage in conversations anytime and anywhere at an affordable price. Through this innovative approach, the company aims to provide accessible support and create a space for meaningful dialogue.
Purpose
Venture Round in 2019
purpose is a developing Aizuchi, a C2C mobile counseling platform that anonymously matches users who wish to share and hear stories.
Live Duo
Seed Round in 2019
Live Duo Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing information technology services. The organization is dedicated to enhancing vitality through various initiatives and activities within the IT sector.
COSPA Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
COSPA Technologies is a web production company that focuses on multilingual site production services and online marketing solutions aimed at facilitating international business. The company specializes in creating homepages, constructing servers, and managing information transmission, which helps businesses effectively communicate with overseas audiences. By addressing cultural differences, COSPA Technologies enables firms to convey their messages and engage with users in various languages, thereby enhancing their global presence and outreach.
Plus China
Seed Round in 2019
Plus China is a developing technology to support the Chinese-specific web environment.
Hachidori
Venture Round in 2018
Hachidori develops an AI-powered chatbot platform for marketing and customer support. Its solution enables enterprises without technical expertise to create chatbots that understand user intent and automate regular queries, reducing workload.
Flights
Venture Round in 2018
FLIGHTS is a multidisciplinary provider of drone services that focuses on enhancing data collection and analysis across various industries. The company offers a range of services, including pilot training, insurance, aerial photography, and consulting. By leveraging drone technology, FLIGHTS enables clients to access critical information efficiently. Additionally, the company specializes in the localization of foreign software, further broadening its service offerings. Through its comprehensive approach, FLIGHTS aims to support businesses in optimizing their operations and decision-making processes using advanced drone capabilities.
Posiwill
Venture Round in 2018
Posiwill is a Tokyo-based company that offers online career consulting and recruitment services for job seekers. It provides online interviews, chat support, and consultancy to guide career paths, with personalized guidance and a results-based billing model. The firm also operates an online recruitment platform featuring searchable job postings and a resume database, and offers services such as job seeking, career management, recruitment, and talent management to help candidates gain exposure in the job market.
UNDEFINED Japan
Seed Round in 2018
Undefined, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing and operating communication application software. The company offers products such as Nyago, a chat application, and Clippr360, a video production service. With a youthful team averaging around 20 years of age, Undefined, Inc. focuses on creating solutions tailored for teenagers, ensuring that their products resonate with the needs and preferences of younger users.
Strobo
Venture Round in 2018
Strobo Inc. is a Japanese company founded in November 2014 that focuses on the development of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and smartphone applications. The company aims to integrate technology into everyday life, delivering innovative solutions that connect households to the internet. By specializing in IoT, Strobo seeks to enhance the functionality and convenience of modern living through advanced technological applications.
VAZ Inc. is a marketing agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in promoting content and communicating ideas. The company collaborates with YouTubers and other influential creators to drive social change through everyday small actions. VAZ offers a range of services, including social media marketing, campaign planning, influencer marketing, and account management. By leveraging these services, VAZ enables corporate clients and businesses to effectively raise awareness about their products, share their philosophies, and inspire broader audiences.
Strainer
Seed Round in 2018
Strainer is a platform distributing corporate information with a focus on financial data. It aggregates and simplifies top news from Japan and overseas, ensuring subscribers stay informed.
Taliki supports social entrepreneurs by providing coworking spaces, training programs, incubation services, and investment opportunities. It facilitates connections between entrepreneurs and larger corporations for business development and funding.
Founded in 2014, Aidemy offers an online platform for individuals to learn artificial intelligence programming and for businesses to leverage AI technology using their own data. Its services include practical blockchain applications, supporting DX human resource development, problem selection, proof-of-concept development, and operation.
AppBrew
Seed Round in 2017
AppBrew Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo. It specializes in the development of LIPS, a mobile application designed as a beauty-focused social media platform. LIPS allows users to share and read authentic reviews on a wide range of products, including cosmetics, nail care, personal care, and hair care from various brands. The application serves as a valuable resource for consumers seeking to gather information and insights about beauty products and accessories, making informed purchasing decisions.
Translimit
Venture Round in 2017
Translimit is a mobile game developer based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, focused on creating smartphone games and experiences for brain training, puzzles, strategy and sports. The company is known for BrainWars, a mobile quiz game that pits players against each other. Founded in 2014, Translimit was established by Hiroki Takaba and Takuma Kudo, who had previously worked on CyberAgent projects such as Ameba Pico and Girl Friend BETA. The team has been involved with the Movida Japan incubation program in Tokyo, and its games target Android and iOS devices, with an emphasis on accessible, casual play and, per PitchBook, an interest in the metaverse.
Shelfy
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, Shelfy operates an online platform designed to address inefficiencies in the construction industry. Its core offering is a web service that streamlines safety document management at construction sites and facilitates optimal matching between clients and specialized contractors.
M&A Cloud
Venture Round in 2017
M&A Cloud is a platform facilitating mergers and acquisitions for small and medium-sized venture companies. It enables businesses to publicly state their acquisition needs, attracting potential buyers and accelerating growth.
Sunblaze
Venture Round in 2017
Sunblaze is a developer of smartphones that focuses on providing a stable and secure user experience for individuals who may not typically access information through conventional operating systems. The company’s smartphones are built on an Android-based operating system that prioritizes essential functions, minimizing unnecessary features to enhance stability and security. This approach addresses common issues faced by users, such as performance degradation and app crashes, especially after prolonged use. By streamlining its operating system, Sunblaze enables users to utilize their devices effectively for an extended period, while also mitigating potential security vulnerabilities. The product line is designed to cater to users seeking reliable technology for communication and information access.
Wondernuts
Venture Round in 2017
Wonder Nuts Co., Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing Internet-based services focused on diet, health food, and supplements. The company has developed a mobile application that offers a variety of fitness and yoga videos. This app features instructional content from personal trainers and yoga instructors, along with dietician advice, aimed at helping users achieve their fitness goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle. By combining video media management with health and wellness resources, Wonder Nuts caters to individuals seeking guidance on exercise routines and dietary practices.
One Visa
Venture Round in 2017
One Visa, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing software solutions for visa application and management. Founded in 2015, One Visa offers an online platform that streamlines the visa application process for foreign employees by automating the creation of necessary application documents. The service also includes features for submitting these documents to the immigration bureau and managing visa application timelines. By simplifying these tasks, One Visa aims to facilitate a smoother and more efficient visa acquisition experience for its users.
Lean Body
Seed Round in 2017
Lean Body operates a mobile application offering online fitness training. It provides video content for various devices, featuring workouts like yoga, muscle training, and stretching, accessible via subscription.
Carat Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in human resources technology. Founded in 2016, Carat develops an application designed to facilitate job searches and support recruitment activities. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the job change process, recommending motivated job seekers to recruiters and matching them with relevant job postings. By focusing on mid-career professionals, Carat aims to streamline the job transition process, making it more efficient for both job seekers and employers.
Cluster, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that has developed a virtual reality application called Cluster. This platform allows users to host various events, including live music performances and conferences, in a virtual environment. By connecting thousands of participants simultaneously, Cluster facilitates large-scale virtual events that provide an engaging experience. Users can create customized rooms within the virtual space, enabling them to interact with others while enjoying live video content. The company, initially known as Fictbox Inc., rebranded to Cluster, Inc. in April 2016 and aims to expand its business through enhanced product development and marketing efforts.
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing and providing a job placement platform and related services tailored for musicians. Founded in 2013 and rebranded from Scouter Inc. in July 2019, ROXX operates key products such as Back Check, a reference verification service, and SARDINE, a cloud-based job database. The company's platform emphasizes the recruitment of inexperienced full-time employees and incorporates features that enhance reference compliance and research capabilities.
Founded in 2014, Jiraffe operates online platforms that facilitate price comparisons and transactions for iPhone repairs, parts replacement, and smartphone purchases. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to empower customers with informed buying decisions.
Sunblaze
Seed Round in 2017
Sunblaze is a developer of smartphones that focuses on providing a stable and secure user experience for individuals who may not typically access information through conventional operating systems. The company’s smartphones are built on an Android-based operating system that prioritizes essential functions, minimizing unnecessary features to enhance stability and security. This approach addresses common issues faced by users, such as performance degradation and app crashes, especially after prolonged use. By streamlining its operating system, Sunblaze enables users to utilize their devices effectively for an extended period, while also mitigating potential security vulnerabilities. The product line is designed to cater to users seeking reliable technology for communication and information access.
Liaro
Venture Round in 2016
Liaro Inc., based in Japan, specializes in providing artificial intelligence-powered services tailored for the apparel industry. The company develops a technology platform that utilizes deep learning and machine learning to address specific operational challenges faced by retailers, including convenience stores, supermarkets, and apparel businesses. Liaro's offerings include a product recommendation engine and a computer vision system that tags clothing, aimed at reducing costs while enhancing accuracy and efficiency. By enabling clients to make informed strategic decisions, Liaro helps minimize inventory shortages and excess, ultimately increasing operational efficiency.
GITAI is a Tokyo-based space robotics company developing humanoid telepresence robots to enable labor in space. Founded in 2016, it designs and deploys robotic systems for tasks on space stations, lunar bases, satellites, and related infrastructure, with the aim of reducing human workload and operational costs. Its products include the G1 general-purpose robot for automating a broad range of internal and external activities on space platforms, the S1 for specialized tasks and on-orbit servicing, and the H1 robot manipulation system for ground-based teleoperation of in-space operations. Through agile development and vertical integration, GITAI seeks to advance safe, reliable robotic labor for exploration, construction, maintenance, and research in space.
Astool is a company dedicated to expanding human capabilities through innovative tools. Recognizing that while human genetics have remained largely unchanged for millennia, technological advancements have significantly enhanced human potential, Astool focuses on creating a smartphone-only browser application. This application extracts product information from various mail-order sites and presents it in a ranked format, facilitating efficient navigation. The platform features smooth tab operation, gesture-based controls, and a browsing experience that prioritizes user privacy by avoiding the storage of browsing history and cookies. By developing such tools, Astool aims to shape the future of technology and enhance how people interact with digital resources, thereby contributing to the ongoing evolution of human capabilities.
Branding Enginner
Venture Round in 2016
Branding Engineer Co., Ltd. is a recruitment support service provider based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the IT sector. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on facilitating the career development of engineers, offering comprehensive solutions that range from knowledge acquisition to employment and independent career support. Additionally, Branding Engineer addresses the needs of various organizations by providing consulting services related to engineering issues, including development orders and human resource selection. The company also develops and operates Mayonez, a lifestyle magazine aimed at IT professionals, and Tap-biz, which shares valuable insights for business individuals. With a commitment to enhancing the IT human resources market, Branding Engineer plays a pivotal role in educating and supporting IT engineers throughout their careers.
Cluster
Seed Round in 2016
Cluster, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that has developed a virtual reality application called Cluster. This platform allows users to host various events, including live music performances and conferences, in a virtual environment. By connecting thousands of participants simultaneously, Cluster facilitates large-scale virtual events that provide an engaging experience. Users can create customized rooms within the virtual space, enabling them to interact with others while enjoying live video content. The company, initially known as Fictbox Inc., rebranded to Cluster, Inc. in April 2016 and aims to expand its business through enhanced product development and marketing efforts.
Audio Metaverse
Venture Round in 2016
Audio Metaverse is a pioneering developer of an audio streaming application that merges physical reality with the virtual realm through innovative 3D audio spaces. The platform, known as Cubemint, allows users to mint NFTs and explore these immersive audio environments collaboratively. It specializes in facilitating real-time conversations among friends and followers, streaming live audio sessions for extended periods while enabling users to respond to comments dynamically. By integrating augmented audio reality, Audio Metaverse enhances the experience of physical spaces through corresponding digital audio environments, allowing users to share and express ideas authentically while interacting with their digital assets.
Popshoot
Seed Round in 2016
Popshoot, Inc. is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded on October 15, 2015. The company specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates loan management activities and offers tools for predicting cryptocurrency prices, specifically focusing on Bitcoin. Its flagship product, Pota Coin, is designed to help users, ranging from beginners to experienced investors, learn about cryptocurrency in an engaging manner. The application functions as a virtual wallet for Ethereum and provides users with features to simulate, manage, and enhance their understanding of Bitcoin, ultimately aiming to improve their investment returns in the cryptocurrency market.
Travel Book
Seed Round in 2016
Travel Book is a travel guidebook that allows you to find your own destination from spots around the world.Travel Book mission is to support the needs of travelers and make travel fun, accessible and convenient.
Standing Ovation
Seed Round in 2015
Standing Ovation is a technology company that develops B2C fashion apps and provides B2B OMO customer services.
Nain is a developer of innovative hearing devices designed to enhance modern lifestyles through advanced voice-over technology. The company focuses on creating adjustable social networking services (SNS) that deliver a multimodal user interface, allowing users to access the Internet seamlessly in various situations. Nain's technology acts as a virtual personal assistant, helping users navigate tasks that demand attention while addressing the growing concern of screen dependence associated with smartphone usage, particularly in mobile environments. By simplifying communication and integrating wearable devices, Nain aims to improve user experience and foster effective interaction in everyday life.
Translimit
Seed Round in 2014
Translimit is a mobile game developer based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, focused on creating smartphone games and experiences for brain training, puzzles, strategy and sports. The company is known for BrainWars, a mobile quiz game that pits players against each other. Founded in 2014, Translimit was established by Hiroki Takaba and Takuma Kudo, who had previously worked on CyberAgent projects such as Ameba Pico and Girl Friend BETA. The team has been involved with the Movida Japan incubation program in Tokyo, and its games target Android and iOS devices, with an emphasis on accessible, casual play and, per PitchBook, an interest in the metaverse.
Kaumo
Venture Round in 2014
Kaumo is an e-commerce company that specializes in providing a diverse selection of beauty, fashion, home decor, and gifts. It distinguishes itself by offering curated content that aggregates information on gourmet food, health, fashion, beauty cosmetics, and home kitchen appliances. This focus on curated content news aims to simplify the shopping experience, allowing customers to gather valuable information before making their purchasing decisions. Through its offerings, Kaumo seeks to enhance consumer confidence and satisfaction in the online shopping environment.
Curazy
Venture Round in 2014
Curazy has been focused on curating funny news topics from around the world. They aim to deliver content that can be a substitute to TV variety shows. We have a bit more female readers than male readers.
Laugh Tech
Seed Round in 2014
Laugh Tech is a media services provider that specializes in comic content. The company offers a range of services, including the web media platform "Crazy," an analysis tool called "CV-insight," and a dedicated platform for manga readers known as "Cosmic." By leveraging data and feedback from social networking sites, Laugh Tech enhances its comic content delivery with a focus on images and videos, catering to the interests of comic enthusiasts.
Gamba! Inc. is a software company based in Yokohama, Japan, established in 2012. The company specializes in designing and developing cloud-based enterprise software aimed at enhancing communication within organizations. Its business reporting platform facilitates the sharing of daily reports among employees and employers, promoting feedback and collaboration. By enabling effective communication and transparency regarding work progress, Gamba! Inc. aims to foster a positive team environment and improve overall business performance for its clients.
Translimit
Angel Round in 2014
Translimit is a mobile game developer based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, focused on creating smartphone games and experiences for brain training, puzzles, strategy and sports. The company is known for BrainWars, a mobile quiz game that pits players against each other. Founded in 2014, Translimit was established by Hiroki Takaba and Takuma Kudo, who had previously worked on CyberAgent projects such as Ameba Pico and Girl Friend BETA. The team has been involved with the Movida Japan incubation program in Tokyo, and its games target Android and iOS devices, with an emphasis on accessible, casual play and, per PitchBook, an interest in the metaverse.
nanameue
Seed Round in 2013
Nanameue, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013 that focuses on the development and service planning of smartphone applications and web graphic design. The company specializes in creating iOS applications aimed at facilitating social connections among users by allowing them to communicate about shared interests and experiences. One of its key offerings is an application that enables users to create slideshow-style movies using preselected digital photos and information, making it easy to share fun and memorable videos with friends and family. Nanameue aims to foster joyful experiences and a sense of belonging, providing individuals with a platform to express themselves and connect with others.
EventRegist
Seed Round in 2013
EventRegist Co., Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing an online platform for event organizers. Its core product, EventRegist, simplifies event promotion, attendee management, and ticketing. The platform offers features such as event listing, promotion, pre-registration, attendee management, promotion code issuance, survey creation, lottery assignment, timetable settings, and attendee list download. It also facilitates online payment collection. EventRegist caters to both local and international events, supporting multiple languages and operating in Japan and Indonesia. Notable clients include CEATEC and the Tokyo Game Show.
Hachimenroppi
Venture Round in 2012
Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that caters primarily to Japanese restaurants and diners. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Established Energy Agent Co., Ltd., the company changed its name in December 2011. Hachimenroppi sources fish from various markets and brokers, ensuring freshness and quality for its clients. In addition to its core fish delivery service, the company operates an e-commerce platform that facilitates the delivery and ordering of a wider range of fresh and frozen foods, including seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, and noodles. This platform leverages technology to meet the specific demands of the professional food industry, enabling restaurants to access a variety of products at competitive prices.
CreoFuga
Venture Round in 2012
CreoFuga, now known as Audiostock Inc., is a company based in Okayama, Japan, that operates an online community platform tailored for music creators. Founded in October 2007, it serves as a space for amateur and semi-professional composers to present and share their music audios. The platform fosters collaboration and engagement among musicians, enabling them to showcase their work and connect with a wider audience.
Audiostock
Venture Round in 2012
Audiostock Inc. is a Japanese company that operates an online platform for music creators, allowing them to showcase and share their audio works. Founded in 2007 in Okayama, Japan, the company provides tools for musicians to monetize their creations by facilitating the buying and selling of music licenses. Audiostock supports not only musicians but also video creators, enabling them to source music for their projects. The platform allows users to register their music, sell usage rights, and earn royalties based on sales, thereby creating a marketplace that benefits both music creators and clients in the industry seeking to publish and utilize sound materials.
ARAI is a framework designed for the integration of artificial intelligence within the gaming industry.