Luca Science Inc. specializes in creating a new treatment using mitochondria, which is bioenergy itself. It is based in Japan.
Torana, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing an educational toy rental service through a subscription model. Known for its "Toysub!" service, Torana caters to the Japanese market and aims to expand into global markets, particularly in East Asia. The company collects feedback on toys and information regarding children's developmental progress to create tailored toy combinations for its subscribers. The service promotes sustainability by allowing customers to return toys and receive new ones that align with their children's growth. Additionally, Torana plans to leverage customer insights to develop its own brand of toys and enter the direct-to-consumer market.
Luxonus is a product development of a new imaging device using optical ultrasonic technology.
Japan Data Science Consortium Co. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics. Founded in 2014, it offers a range of services including demand forecasting, predictive maintenance, digital transformation, optical character recognition, and image recognition. The company focuses on providing solutions tailored to the medical, education, and retail sectors, aiming to facilitate significant profit impact through comprehensive consulting. JDSC supports clients from system construction to corporate process transformation, ensuring the effective integration of AI technologies into their operations.
Subsclife Inc. rents and sells furniture online. It offers sofas, chairs, tables, desks, storage furniture, kitchen storage products, TV boards, beds, dressers, rug cushions, interior goods, and office furniture. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Subsclife Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Kamarq Holdings PTE.LTD.
Findy Inc, a job change service company, connects companies with IT engineers, freelancers, and sideline engineers. It also provides information related to hiring and personnel affairs, including tips for hiring, public relations, and marketing. The company also offers Findy Engineer Lab, a medium that delivers interviews with active engineers and the latest technical information. Findy Inc was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
M&A Cloud Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online platform focused on facilitating mergers and acquisitions for small and medium venture companies. Founded in 2015, the platform serves as a matchmaking service, connecting business sellers with merger and acquisition specialists. It allows sellers to publicize their businesses and enables prospective buyers to outline their acquisition and investment needs. Additionally, M&A Cloud provides value estimates to help sellers gauge their business worth, thereby streamlining the transaction process. This approach aims to accelerate growth for seller companies by enhancing their visibility to potential buyers.
Zehitomo is a Japanese online platform established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, designed to connect users with local service professionals across various fields, including photography and personal training. The platform facilitates a matching process that allows clients to easily find and hire specialized experts for their needs. By providing this service, Zehitomo not only helps individuals access the expertise they require but also supports local professionals in expanding their businesses and increasing profitability through enhanced visibility and volume of clients.
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.
COVER Corporation engages in AR compatible virtual live distribution service that allows enterprises developing animation and games to develop interactive programs using 3D characters. The company also license to other companies. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
AIQ Corporation is a Tokyo-based company established in 2017 that focuses on developing technology related to artificial intelligence and software. It operates an online platform designed to visualize and analyze market insights, enabling businesses to profile potential customers effectively. AIQ also provides tools for conducting customer satisfaction surveys and researching customer attributes, which support efforts in research and development as well as marketing. The company's services aim to enhance understanding of market dynamics and improve customer engagement through data-driven insights.
AIQ aims to transform the way offline content is being consumed by bridging O2O (offline to online) media properties with its latest cutting-edge Computer Vision AI Technology where multiple platforms and channels can be integrated, allowing seamless interaction between online & offline content. AIQ's Video & Visual Recognition Technology empowers consumers with the ability to interact with their favourite brand’s & products, any where, any time. At AIQ, we redefine the way brands engage with customers because, we can.
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in job placement services for musicians. Established in 2013 and formerly known as Scouter Inc. until its rebranding in July 2019, the company operates various products, including Back Check, a reference check service, and SARDINE, a cloud job database. ROXX focuses on facilitating career opportunities for musicians through its innovative platform and services, contributing to the development and operation of a comprehensive career platform tailored to the unique needs of the music industry.
LINK-US Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures ultrasonic complex vibration bonding equipment. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Yokohama, Japan.
Nosh is a delivery food service platform based in Osaka.
Heartseed Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on developing myocardial regeneration medicine utilizing induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. The company aims to advance the clinical application of regenerative medicine specifically for treating heart disease. Heartseed is dedicated to creating cardiomyocyte replacement therapies derived from iPS cells to address advanced heart failure, aspiring to transform the treatment landscape for patients suffering from this condition.
mazrica, Inc. designs and develops an online business support platform. It also offers business consulting. mazrica, Inc. The company offers senses: a sales force automation(SFA) / customer relationship management (CRM) software, which maximizes organizational performance by intuitively grasp the progress of sales opportunities, centralized information management, and support until operation established. mazrica, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
AI Medical Service is a start-up company that develops artificial intelligence that brings together the wisdom of Japanese endoscopic specialists and contributes to the development of endoscopic medical care worldwide.
Kakehashi Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) applications for the healthcare sector. Its primary focus is on managing health insurance claims and drug history for dispensing pharmacists, utilizing an iPad-based platform. Kakehashi aims to enhance the pharmacy experience by streamlining operations, such as automatically drafting patient records, which in turn improves patient satisfaction and supports work style reforms within pharmacies. As Japan faces an aging population, Kakehashi's initiatives are designed to contribute to the future of medical care, ensuring that the country's advanced healthcare system continues to support healthy life expectancy.
ARAYA Brain Imaging, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions, focusing on a combination of neuroscience and information science. Founded in 2013, ARAYA offers a range of services centered around deep learning technologies, including real-time image recognition and neuro-based marketing. The company provides NeuroProfile, a web-based tool for personalized neuroprediction based on anatomical brain scans, as well as support for MRI analysis and big data analysis. Additionally, ARAYA develops tools and software for brain imaging analysis. Its proprietary deep learning compression technology enhances the efficiency of AI algorithms while maintaining high accuracy, positioning ARAYA at the forefront of next-generation artificial intelligence that aims to bridge the gap towards artificial consciousness.
Chikaku Inc. manufactures setup boxes for grandparents to watch their grandkids. Its solution allows watching videos and photos on screen by plugging the device. Chikaku Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Gracia Inc. owns and operates tanp, a gift platform. The platform provides gift for birthday, anniversary, father’s day, white day, valentine, job celebration, and wedding celebration. Gracia Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan.
CYTLIMIC is a biotechnology company developing immunotherapy products for the treatment of cancer, including a cancer peptide vaccine. CYTLIMIC’s products aim to activate immune systems to attack cancer cells while enabling patients to maintain a high quality-of-life during treatment.
Aperza Inc. is a Japanese company that develops and operates various online platforms for the manufacturing industry, aimed at enhancing information access, transactions, and communication. Established in 2016 and based in Yokohama, Aperza offers a range of services including an industrial portal, catalog download sites, and an e-commerce marketplace. The company also provides curation media and focused publications related to factory automation and IoT. Aperza is committed to supporting the manufacturing sector's evolution by helping companies engage with global markets and fostering startups that embrace new trends like Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. Through its initiatives, Aperza aims to stimulate growth in the manufacturing industry, addressing key barriers that hinder progress.
AI Samurai Inc. engages in the development of artificial intelligence technology. It also specializes in the sale of artificial intelligence technology products; and patent research, and technical investigation. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. It also has a branch office in Osaka.
Kyash Inc. is a fintech platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that offers a mobile banking service primarily through its digital wallet application. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a full-stack banking infrastructure that enables users to make payments at Visa merchants worldwide and facilitates peer-to-peer transfers. Kyash provides prepaid cards featuring a unique design with card details on the back, making it the first Visa card in Japan to incorporate an IC chip and contactless payment functionality without a front-facing card number. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a mobile-first audience and enabling businesses to issue their own Visa cards through Kyash’s APIs.
LinkWiz, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in the development and sale of intelligent robot system software for industrial and manufacturing applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, the company offers two primary products: L-ROBOT, an automatic control solution for robots engaged in tasks such as welding and coating, and L-QUALIFY, a production-line inspection software that enhances quality assurance. These solutions utilize proprietary algorithms to automate repetitive tasks, improving efficiency and consistency in operations. LinkWiz also provides technical consulting services to assist clients in optimizing their use of robotic systems. The company has successfully established partnerships with major industries, including automotive manufacturers, demonstrating the effectiveness of its technology in enhancing productivity and profitability.
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of innovative technologies, particularly in phased array and digital fabrication. Founded in 2015, it has created an ultrasonic phased array system that enables the generation of force in mid-air, allowing for applications such as non-contact transportation of objects, targeted sound delivery among individuals in a crowd, and guidance for service animals. The company also offers various consumer products, including Sound Hug, a device that combines music with light and vibration; Sonorepro, a hair care tool utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure; Vuevo, which visualizes conversations for improved communication; and kikippa, a gamma wave sound care device. Through these technologies, Pixie Dust Technologies aims to enhance user experiences by integrating sound and light into everyday interactions.
DIV operates TECH::CAMP, a programming school, a short-term intensive training course designed to turn students into engineers.
Veritas In Silico is a start-up to research and sales of pharmaceuticals.Veritas In Silico, target partial structures in messenger RNA (mRNA) by exploring the true form of RNA, the origin of life, based on in silico (computer-based computational science) technology Established a drug discovery system with a completely new concept.This mRNA-targeted drug has the potential to be applied to any disease, including those for which it has been difficult to develop therapeutic drugs using conventional protein-based drug discovery. Therefore, it is expected to be a favorite for next-generation drug discovery that will cause a paradigm shift in the pharmaceutical industry.
EdiGENE Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing therapeutics for genetic disorders. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages its proprietary technologies, including clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and guide nucleotide directed modulation (GNDM), to create innovative treatments. EdiGENE's focus is on addressing unmet medical needs through its advanced therapeutic solutions, supported by a strong foundation of intellectual property licensed from the University of Tokyo.
Trustdock is a platform for identity confirmation API service in Japan. You can outsource KYC / identity confirmation via online API, complying with various laws including criminal profit transfer prevention law, antique sales law, cell phone fraud prevention use law etc. It can be used with any ID service regardless of business type, such as matching to FinTech, shared eco, etc.
Chordia Therapeutics is a clinical-stage bioventure based in Fujisawa, Japan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in the research and development of oncology drugs, focusing on creating novel therapies for cancers that have high unmet medical needs. Chordia Therapeutics is dedicated to delivering first-in-class cancer treatments to patients as swiftly as possible, addressing gaps in current therapeutic options in the oncology field.
Neural Pocket provides Smart City related services for commercial buildings and urban spaces utilizing AI enabled image recognition technology. The company focuses on business development and co-creation serve its clients. Other applications include solutions for digitalization of factories, warehouses, parking lots and retail stores.
naturacart is a natural and organic CtoC / BtoC marketplace that sells products selected by buyers around the world and products from overseas brand manufacturers that have not yet arrived in Japan. The lineup ranges from beauty and health care products to wine, food and sportswear. The company sells products mainly for women, and is characterized by the ability to purchase foreign-made products that are not yet available in Japan. We have high-quality products carefully selected by manufacturers, distributors, shops and buyers in about 50 countries around the world.
Innophys Co., Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing wearable robotics technology. The company's primary product, the Muscle Suit®, functions as an exoskeleton designed to assist users in physical tasks, reducing strain when lifting heavy objects or working in awkward positions. This innovative equipment enables users to perform their work independently, enhancing their quality of life. Innophys focuses on manufacturing, consulting, and distributing its robotics solutions across various industries, and is known for offering high-quality products at competitive prices compared to similar support exoskeletons. The company is also planning to expand its market presence into the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.
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.
cart ltd. designs and develops naturacart, an online platform that sells natural and organic products online. The company's platform sells various products, such as wine, diapers, beauty care, oil, spices, breads, dairy products, supplements, stationery items, toiletries, and more. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Meleap Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Minato, Japan, specializes in the development of HADO, an innovative sport that integrates augmented reality technology. In HADO, players wear head-mounted displays and armband sensors to engage in competitive gameplay, where they use virtual elements such as "energy balls" and "shields" to score points. The game is played in teams of three over an eighty-minute period, emphasizing both physical activity and strategic interaction. Meleap's offerings extend beyond HADO, as they also provide various game formats, including monster battles, shooting games, and kart racing, all leveraging their advanced motion and AR technologies.
Ball Wave Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells sensors. The company offers trance moisture sensors and mini sensors. It also provides ball surface acoustic waves gas sensors. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Sendai, Japan.
UNCOVER TRUTH is an analytics company that offers data visualization services through the web and mobile.
Braizon Therapeutics, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on the research and development of innovative drug delivery systems for the central nervous system. The company aims to advance medicine and life sciences by utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance the delivery of therapeutics to the brain. This initiative is the result of collaborative research conducted by distinguished professors from the University of Tokyo and Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Braizon Therapeutics is committed to creating new drugs, diagnostics, and life science research reagents that address neurological disorders and improve patient outcomes.
sitateru is a tailor-controlled system of clothing production that works with clothing companies in order to facilitate clothing needs.
TL Genomics Co., Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in DNA testing services. The company has developed a unique prenatal diagnosis technology that isolates fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal blood. This innovative approach allows for the examination of the fetal genome, facilitating noninvasive and definitive diagnosis of fetal chromosomal diseases early in pregnancy. Through its advanced techniques, TL Genomics aims to enhance prenatal care by providing accurate and timely genetic information.
TAGCyx Biotechnologies is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in the development of novel nucleic acid-based drugs for therapeutic purposes. The company has created the Xenoligo platform, which employs genetic alphabet expansion through unnatural base pairs to produce customized nucleic acids tailored for various therapeutic applications. This proprietary technology enables the discovery of highly functional oligonucleotide drugs, positioning TAGCyx at the forefront of innovative solutions in the biotechnology sector.
YAMAP is born to make your outdoors, such as hike or ski, more safety, and more enjoyable with your iPhone. YAMAP App can track and log your outdoors, view elevation info, and build an online outdoor journal. Love & share the outdoors with YAMAP ! ■■ Three Main Features of YAMAP ■■ 1) Safe ◆YAMAP App makes your iPhone a special GPS device for the outdoors. YAMAP App could provide accurate positioning information with YAMAP's maps in Japan and your iPhone's GPS, even if you are in places not reached by mobile phone signals, such as in mountainous regions. 2) Convenience ◆ YAMAP Hybrid Maps YAMAP's maps are used as digital ones with your iPhone, and as ones on paper by downloading them to your PC (or tablet PC). 3) Share ◆You can easily share your outdoor data with your family and friends through YAMAP Web service. Once you finish your outdoor and save your data, YAMAP App automatically uploads to your online 'ACTIVITY REPORT' on YAMAP Web service (http://yamap.co.jp) where you can view your route, outdoor data, and a comprehensive workout history. In addition, YAMAP gives you the ability to easily share your outdoor data with friends and family.
AFI Japan is a company based in Osaka that specializes in manufacturing cell measuring equipment. The organization focuses on producing products that utilize advanced technology, catering to diverse needs in various sectors. A notable aspect of their offerings includes rapid microbiological testing solutions, which address the growing demand for efficient and accurate testing methods. Through its innovative products and technologies, AFI Japan aims to meet the specific requirements of its clients while contributing to advancements in the field of microbiology.
AccuRna, Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on researching and developing nucleic acid-based drugs, employing advanced drug delivery system technologies. AccuRna aims to foster therapeutic innovation by providing effective treatments for refractory diseases that currently lack cures. Through its robust platform, the company aspires to deliver safe and efficient nucleic acid therapies, ultimately striving to offer radical cures to patients suffering from challenging medical conditions worldwide.
TableCheck Inc is a technology company based in Chuo-ku, Japan, founded in 2011. It develops a mobile application that provides comprehensive restaurant information and facilitates reservations. The software includes features for table management and customer relationship management, enabling restaurant operators to enhance guest engagement and optimize table utilization. By analyzing data from restaurants, TableCheck aims to create a more vibrant dining experience for customers. The company’s tools empower restaurants to deliver seamless experiences, starting from the reservation process to the dining experience. TableCheck, previously known as VESPER Ltd, is available for download on both the Play Store and the App Store.
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.
Stem Cell & Device Laboratory, Inc. engages in the R&D, manufacturing, and sale of cells, devices, and cell-material integrated products for drug discovery applications. It engages in the development of new functional and cell compatibility scaffold materials for applications in pluripotent stem cell derived cell studies based on micro-engineering and nanofabrication technologies. Stem Cell & Device Laboratory, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.
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.
ToBe Marketing is an information technology company that provides services to combine marketing automation and CRM. It offers consulting services, IT, and marketing consultation.
The company is driven by a mission is to realize the engagement of companies and their customers by creating marketing and sales activities using IT or digital technology.
ToBe Marketing was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
OpenLogi is a Tokyo based logistics platform focused on SMEs and freelancers. OpenLogi was founded back in December 2013 by Hidetsugu Ito who was previously involved in launching Japanese magazine subscription service Fujisan.co.jp. Based on his experience in discussing and negotiating with logistics companies, he founded OpenLogi to address logistics solutions for small e-commerce players.
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.
Smart camp is a company that manages Internet services and this company is good at B2B marketing.
LOGIC Co., Ltd., founded in 1995 and based in Japan, specializes in developing software solutions for the medical and healthcare sectors. The company's primary product, Care-wing, serves as an application for managing visiting nursing care services, enabling caregivers to efficiently track and record care activities through their smartphones. Care-wing not only facilitates the automatic generation of care records but also provides valuable resources, including informative columns and regular seminars for care providers. LOGIC is committed to enhancing information security and has acquired the Privacy Mark to ensure the protection of personal information.
Moneytree is a fintech data platform, with a mission to bring people and institutions closer together, help them find balance and discover new opportunities to grow personal wealth. Moneytree's first product, a personal finance app for iOS released in 2013, won the App Store’s “Best of” award for iPhone in Japan after only 8 months in market. It went on to win Best of 2014 for iPad, was one of 10 Apple Watch apps featured pre-launch and a featured iMessage app on the launch of iOS 10. Moneytree has over 1,300,000 users on iOS, Android and web. Our proprietary data aggregation platform, Moneytree LINK, has almost twenty enterprise clients, including Japan’s two largest accounting software vendors, an industry first inbound API with Mizuho Bank, an SDK integration SMBC (Mitsui Sumitomo) and multiple regional banks in Japan.
SmartDrive Inc. is a technology company specializing in vehicle tracking and big data analytics solutions. Founded in 2013 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, it develops a data platform that provides insights into vehicle management, route optimization, and safe driving practices through real-time GPS services. SmartDrive offers various products, including mobile applications like DriveOn, which provides drivers with information on speed and vehicle performance, and hardware devices such as OBD and car chargers. In the United States, SmartDrive Systems, Inc., a related entity established in 2004, focuses on providing fuel management and driver safety solutions across diverse industries, including waste management and food distribution. Its offerings include video analytics for driver performance coaching, fuel performance tracking, and a transportation intelligence suite that transforms data into actionable insights. With a global presence and a commitment to improving driving safety and efficiency, SmartDrive serves a broad range of agencies and fleet operators.
Panair is the pioneer company in Japan using just cloud technology to build a core system for energy.
Laxus Technologies is an E-Commerce start up.
WOVN Technologies offers website localization service that translates a website into multiple languages. The company aims to make website multilingualization and localization straight-forward, simple, and accessible to anyone from a website developer, to a blogger.
WealthNavi Inc. develops and delivers an online asset management and risk management platform. Its cloud-based platform provides robo advisory services that enable users to locate diversified investments internationally. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Atonarp Inc. is a scientific instrumentation company specializing in molecular analysis tools. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Fremont, California, and Bengaluru, India, Atonarp develops advanced mass spectrometers, including the AMS 1000 and LyoSentinel. The AMS 1000 is a cloud-connected, AI-enabled mass spectrometer designed for real-time chemical analysis, while the LyoSentinel is a miniaturized device focused on gas detection during the lyophilization process. Atonarp's spectrometers serve various industries, including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, by monitoring critical parameters to ensure process quality and compliance. The company is also pioneering the Smart Spectrometer platform, which enhances gas-composition analysis capabilities for manufacturers in sectors like oil and gas and healthcare, promising improvements in cost, size, accuracy, and maintenance. Atonarp is currently in the sampling phase for this platform and plans to enter volume production shortly.
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.
BearTail Inc. offers travel and expense management services to businesses. The company develops 'Dr Wallet', a cloud based bookkeeping service. BearTail Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Goodpatch, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in UI/UX design consulting services. Founded in 2011, it offers a range of services including UI/UX design, business model design, brand experience design, organizational design, and software development. The company has developed various tools to support designers and enhance collaboration, such as Prott, a prototyping tool for apps and services; Strap, a cloud workspace; and Athena, an XR tool for designing and testing connected car experiences. Additionally, Goodpatch provides career support services for designers through its ReDesigner platform, which includes services for both professionals and students. The company also offers Goodpatch Anywhere, a fully remote design team, allowing for flexible collaboration in design projects.
Chatwork is a group chat app designed to help global teams communicate, collaborate and increase productivity. The platform includes secure messaging, video chat, task management and file sharing functionality. Chatwork, available in five languages, is used by more than 200,000 companies from a diverse range of industries. Founded in 2011, Chatwork is Asia’s No. 1 business chat app with headquarters in Osaka, Japan and has 89 employees based in Tokyo, Osaka and Taipei.
Aoi.Co has acquired over 3,000 students as users to date and unveiled that the entrance exam passing rate of users for their preferred universities has reached 86.3%. The firm plans to use the funds to strengthen its system development capability and introduce a learning state monitoring app for parents in September.
Yoriso, formerly known as Minrebi, is a Japanese startup that connects families to funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers. It is a funeral / medical IT venture that aims to be a “company that creates a world where everyone can make their own choices by overcoming the limitations of ingenuity”. Yoriso was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Tokyo.
Megakaryon Corporation develops platelets and red blood cells from human iPS cell lines. Its portfolio includes blood products that do not depend on blood donations. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Kyoto, Japan with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan.
Oh My Glasses TOKYO is a lifestyle brand that offer high quality made in Japan eyewear at an affordable price.Oh My Glasses has been providing an eyeglass e-commerce service that offers five sets of eyeglasses at a time upon order, and buy one if you can find any favorite among them. So customers can try them on before buying.
Mugenup is a Japanese company providing a wide array of creative content production services ranging from 2D and 3D assets for games, illustration, video, and animation. Mugenup also develops its own content production online management system marketed under the Save Point brand.
Mind Palette focusing on "mobile * social media" as their main business, they aim to further the realization of a society in which each individual transmits informationin real time and new values are generated by connecting other people. To this end, they conduct the provision of exciting Internet services for both users and creators.
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that does seed, early stage venture, later stage venture, and private equity investments. It is focused primarily on companies engaged in developing mobile software and enterprise software. It is known as one of the highest-caliber venture firms, and one of Silicon Valley's most influential venture-capital firms by Wall Street Journal. It invests between 100,000 and $1 million in seed stage, between $1 million and $10 million in early stage, and between $10 million and $100 million in growth stage. Sequoia Capital has funded an unprecedented number of successful companies including Google, Yahoo, Paypal, Electronic Arts, NVIDIA, Cisco Systems, Oracle, Apple, YouTube, Admob and Zappos. It estimates that 19% of the NASDAQ's value is made up of firms they have funded. Sequoia Capital was established in November, 1972, based in Menlo Park, California. It was founded by Don Valentine. Currently it has offices in the U.S., China, India, and Israel.
TeamSpirit specializes in building and providing companies with our cloud-based teamSpirit Workforce Success Platform.Today, no company can communicate its value without providing services that adapt to the various and diverse needs of end users. More and more, companies are required to make a shift from a labor-intensive paradigm to a broader, knowledge-intensive, service-based orientation. Employees, too, are faced with the necessity of changing the way they think about their work. Gone are the days of routine work; now, employees must think creatively, and demonstrate their unique professional capabilities. With the capital and business alliance forged with U.S.-based salesforce.com, Inc., TeamSpirit has completed a transformation from outsourcer to cloud service provider as they set out on their second start-up endeavor. Their experience making such a profound change taught us that the most effective way to inspire their employees to put forth 100% of their professional strengths is to establish a cycle of 1) visualizing daily activities, 2) receiving feedback from those around us, and 3) reflecting on their own activities and relating them to tomorrow.
TORICO Co., Ltd. is an online platform based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the sale of books, including e-books and manga. Founded in 2005, the company operates the Comic EC MANGAZENKAN.COM, which focuses on manga and Japanese animation goods. In addition to its retail offerings, TORICO is involved in the planning, development, marketing, and sales of various manga-based services, catering to a diverse audience of manga enthusiasts.
Acologix, Inc. a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the identification, development, and commercialization of therapeutic compounds for the treatment of osteo-renal diseases. The company was founded as Big Bear Bio, Inc. in 1992 and changed its name to Acologix, Inc. in May 2002. The company is based in Hayward, California.