SX Capital

SX Capital, Inc. is a principal investment firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded on August 28, 2000. The firm specializes in investing in sectors such as IT services, artificial intelligence, fintech, and big data. It focuses on managing investments in private IT-related venture companies, aiming to support innovative businesses within these rapidly evolving industries. Previously known as INTEC IT Capital, Inc., SX Capital leverages its expertise to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities in the technology landscape.

Hiroko Endo

Managing Director

Hideki Kondo

President and CEO

15 past transactions

Startbahn

Series B in 2021
Startbahn aims to realize a richer society by providing the technology needed by artists and people involved with art all over the world. We are developing Startbahn Cert., a service that issues blockchain certificates for artworks, and promoting the development of Startrail, a blockchain infrastructure that is the basis for Startbahn Cert. We also run joint projects with other companies.

Fermenstation

Venture Round in 2021
Fermenstation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Iwate Prefecture, founded in 2009. The company specializes in consulting services focused on the utilization of unused biomass, ethanol production, and animal feed production. It also offers expertise in producing aromatic products, conducting feasibility studies, and engaging in co-development projects. Fermenstation provides education and information on brewing and fermentation technologies, alongside brand consulting, logo design, packaging design, website development, and public relations services. In addition to its consulting work, the company manufactures rice-based home ethanol, Komesshu air freshener, and Oshu soap, contributing to product development through the application of fermentation technology.

DORAEVER

Venture Round in 2020
DORAEVER Co., Ltd. operates an online recruiting site for the transportation and logistic sector. The company engages in the recruitment of drivers. It also provides public relation services for transport companies. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Saitama, Japan.

WELMO

Series B in 2019
Welmo Inc. provides artificial intelligence service for the care and welfare industry that helps users make decisions. The company develops social resource management for medical, disability, and long term care. It also develops a platform of social resource information with nursing care. In addition, it provides after school services to disabled students. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan with an additional office in Fukuoka.

Startbahn

Series A in 2019
Startbahn aims to realize a richer society by providing the technology needed by artists and people involved with art all over the world. We are developing Startbahn Cert., a service that issues blockchain certificates for artworks, and promoting the development of Startrail, a blockchain infrastructure that is the basis for Startbahn Cert. We also run joint projects with other companies.

Housmart

Series A in 2018
Housmart is a real estate media company

Empath

Venture Round in 2018
Empath Inc. develops an artificial intelligence (AI) application software that identifies emotion from the voice in real-time regardless of language. Its products include Web Empath API/SDK, an application that integrates vocal emotion artificial intelligence (AI) with products and services offered by its users; My Mood Forecast, an employee assistant program (EAP) application that helps employees in checking their mood from their voice; and Smart Call Center, an application that visualizes customers and operators emotions in real-time. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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.

WELMO

Series A in 2018
Welmo Inc. provides artificial intelligence service for the care and welfare industry that helps users make decisions. The company develops social resource management for medical, disability, and long term care. It also develops a platform of social resource information with nursing care. In addition, it provides after school services to disabled students. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan with an additional office in Fukuoka.

Leeways

Venture Round in 2018
Leeways, Inc. is a technology company based in Shibuya, Japan, that specializes in developing databases for the real estate branding and marketing sector. Founded in 2014, the company offers information processing services that utilize various terminal equipment for functions such as buying, selling, leasing, managing, and mediating real estate transactions. Additionally, Leeways is involved in international real estate operations and incorporates artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings.

BlueMeme

Venture Round in 2017
BlueMeme provides localization and technical support for OutSystems products and services. Its services consist of four parts which include consulting, system development, operation or maintenance, and engineer training related to business application development specialized in automatic programming technology and agile development methods. The company has been the first in Japan to introduce the ultra-high-speed development platform “OutSystems” in 2012 and provide the accompanying development to its customers. It also, provide business system development and technical support specializing in development needed. BlueMeme was founded in 2009.

Arara

Venture Round in 2013
Arara Inc. is a technology solutions provider based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2006. The company specializes in a range of services including customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that incorporate reward points and e-money functions to enhance consumer engagement. Arara also develops data security solutions, augmented reality services like ARAPPLI and ARAPPLI SIGNAGE, and QR code services, including QRQR - QR Code Reader and QRQR Manager. Additionally, the company offers blockchain solutions and manages high-speed email delivery services through its Arara messaging solutions. With a focus on innovation, Arara aims to deliver enjoyable and convenient services that enhance user experiences globally.

JouleLife

Private Equity Round in 2013
JouleLife CLUB is a membership service that includes equipment rentals that are ideal for dieting and health care benefits.

Metaps Inc.

Series A in 2012
Metaps is engaged in three core business areas. Its finance business provides comprehensive services within the fintech domain, including cashless payment services, its marketing business provides one-stop digital marketing solutions, and its DX support business provides SaaS (software as a service) platforms such as data analysis tools.

RISKMONSTER

Venture Round in 2011
Riskmonster is a Credit management ASP, cloud service business and related consulting business and business portal site, digital data technology services, etc.