M2 Labo is a technology-driven company dedicated to the research, development, and sale of agricultural robots and systems. The firm aims to enhance productivity in farming through innovative agricultural technology that analyzes consumption behaviors and social structures affecting agricultural sustainability. By promoting the development of automated machines and robots, M2 Labo provides farmers with advanced tools to improve their production processes and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable agricultural landscape.
Glydways, based in South San Francisco, California, is a transportation technology and clean energy company focused on transforming mobility and public transportation. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and operates affordable autonomous transportation solutions that cater to low, medium, and high-capacity needs. Glydways' systems are engineered to operate profitably at existing mass transit fares while maintaining a small physical and environmental footprint. With zero greenhouse gas emissions, the company's transportation options provide a personal, private car experience, enhancing capacity at a reduced cost and carbon footprint.
Founded in 2018, SkyDrive specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling electric flying cars. Its product offerings include Air Mobility for urban transportation and Cargo Drone for logistics solutions.
Applied EV
Corporate Round in 2022
Applied EV is a developer of modular vehicle systems focused on autonomous transport, utilizing its Blanc Robot vehicle platform. The company designs automatic vehicle systems that enhance vehicle features and software capabilities. Its autonomous vehicles can be configured for various commercial applications, including on-road deliveries of groceries and packages, as well as off-road industrial logistics. This versatility allows clients to simplify hardware complexity and reduce overall vehicle costs, positioning Applied EV as a key player in the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation solutions.
MONET Technologies
Corporate Round in 2019
MONET Technologies is a Japanese company focused on developing self-driving vehicle technology and on-demand mobility services. The company creates a platform based on the e-Palette concept, allowing for versatile applications of self-driving vehicles, such as mobile shops and hospitals. In addition to its autonomous vehicle development, MONET Technologies offers data analysis services to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its mobility solutions. Through these innovations, the company aims to transform transportation and service delivery in urban environments.
Ispace Technologies
Series A in 2017
Ispace Technologies is a Tokyo-based company specializing in space resource exploration, particularly focused on developing micro-robotic technology to facilitate the identification, extraction, and transportation of lunar resources, such as ice, essential for sustaining human life in space. Founded in 2013, Ispace is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing 3D printing and commercially available products to create efficient and cost-effective solutions. The company is also involved in the Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition through its Team HAKUTO, which has gained recognition for its advancements in mobility and aims to land a privately funded robot on the Moon. Ispace’s micro-robots are designed to explore larger lunar areas quickly and economically, making significant strides towards establishing a sustainable presence in outer space.
Dynamic Map Platform
Corporate Round in 2017
Dynamic Map Platform develops a high-precision 3D mapping software platform and HD map data used for autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems. The company provides a complete framework including measurement, mapping, server infrastructure, delivery, and security against hacking, and offers development plans, pricing, and business models. It produces and maintains three-dimensional maps and related location information, supplying HD map data for autonomous driving as well as other applications. It also provides road administration data to government agencies and engages in ongoing research and development to advance 3D mapping technology. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company was founded in 2016.
Eliiy Power
Corporate Round in 2012
ELIIY Power Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2006 that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of lithium-ion batteries and electricity storage systems. The company offers a range of products, including large-sized lithium-ion batteries, hybrid electricity storage systems, custom-built storage solutions, and motorcycle start batteries. ELIIY Power focuses on creating energy-efficient products that prioritize safety, ensuring that their batteries do not pose fire or smoke hazards, even under extreme conditions such as puncturing, crushing, or overcharging. By promoting the use of large lithium-ion batteries, the company aims to contribute to more efficient energy usage worldwide.