UB Ventures

UB Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The firm focuses on investments in various sectors, including business-to-business (B2B) technologies, hardware-enabled solutions, product-led businesses, marketplaces, the metaverse, software as a service, digital media, and the Internet of Things. By targeting these diverse areas, UB Ventures aims to support innovative companies that are shaping the future of technology and digital interaction.

Chiamin Lai

Managing Partner

Takuya Oshika

Principal

Taiju Takano

Venture Partner

31 past transactions

Takumi Giken Kogyo

Series A in 2024
Takumi Giken Kogyo specializes in developing price technology that aids parts manufacturers in quickly identifying appropriate product prices. The company offers solutions that facilitate estimate calculations and enhance product functionality through advanced AI capabilities, including drawing searches and project determination. This technology allows manufacturers to customize product functions flexibly according to specific customer requirements, streamlining the pricing and development process.

Genba Hub

Seed Round in 2024
Genba Hub is a technology company that specializes in providing cloud-based business management systems for construction and maintenance enterprises. Its core product is a construction-specific software designed to maximize the value of fieldwork, enabling customers to manage their projects more efficiently.

SoftRoid

Seed Round in 2024
SoftRoid is a technology firm that specializes in developing software robots for the construction industry. Their robots are designed to patrol construction sites, collecting data on various aspects of the building and its surroundings. These robots are capable of navigating uneven terrain and stairs, ensuring comprehensive data collection across the entire site. SoftRoid also offers visualization and analysis applications that help clients interpret the collected data, ultimately aiming to enhance labor productivity and efficiency at construction sites.

WorkCircle

Seed Round in 2024
WorkCircle is an online platform designed for professionals in the IT industry, providing an anonymous community for open discussions about careers and personal matters. The application facilitates honest conversations among employees of both foreign and tech companies, allowing users to engage in sensitive topics such as career advancement, salaries, and layoffs while ensuring privacy and security. Its features promote reliability and transparency, enabling users to connect and share insights in a safe environment.

Alt

Venture Round in 2023
Alt, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development of mobile applications centered around personalized artificial intelligence. The company creates a digital replica of users that integrates with their frequently used social networking services and applications. This innovative system learns and adapts to the user's preferences and behaviors, effectively mirroring their personality in a virtual format. Alt's focus on personal AI aims to enhance user experiences and create lasting value in everyday life through its software-as-a-service and infrastructure solutions.

Retreat

Seed Round in 2023
Retreat helps distributed teams to bring them together by planning offsite and retreats. We provide employee surveys, venue sourcing, custom itinerary planning and full event management to help customers to organize the perfect offsite for their team. Retreat will recommend different destinations and accommodations based on the user’s needs, budget, and team culture.

LayerX

Series A in 2023
LayerX Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in blockchain consulting and planning services aimed at promoting the digitization of business processes for large corporations and government agencies. As a subsidiary of AnyPay Inc. and Gunosy Inc., LayerX offers a range of services including technical consulting, empirical research, and the development of a cryptocurrency mining platform. The company also produces reports that analyze various case studies and the latest trends in blockchain technology, enabling businesses to automate and manage diverse tasks and processes effectively.

Imaginostics

Seed Round in 2022
Imaginostics specializes in developing advanced diagnostic tools aimed at enhancing precision medicine for clinicians and drug developers. Utilizing proprietary MRI physics-based technology, the company offers significantly improved vascular imaging and quantitative assessments of vascular structure, function, and leakage. This innovative approach not only produces images ten times better than traditional methods but is also compatible with existing MRI scanners and utilizes a safe iron supplement for contrast instead of toxic gadolinium. Imaginostics provides biomarker solutions through collaborations with contract research organizations and engages in pre-clinical and clinical research across various focus areas, working alongside leading researchers at prestigious institutions. The company's noninvasive imaging technology is designed to aid in the diagnosis of neurological disorders, facilitate safe vascular visualization for renal patients, and support acute diagnostics for conditions like traumatic brain injury or stroke, ultimately enabling hospitals to monitor disease progression and evaluate drug effects efficiently.

Monogusa

Series B in 2021
Monoxer is a company that specializes in educational technology, specifically aimed at improving memory retention for learners. It offers e-learning and class management platforms tailored for private schools, tutoring academies, prep schools, and language schools. Monoxer provides real-time analysis of learning content, visualizing each learner's knowledge retention levels.

Commune

Series A in 2021
Commune Inc., founded in 2018 by three graduates from the University of Tokyo, is a company that focuses on enhancing customer success through community software. Launched in early 2019, its platform facilitates better engagement between companies and their customers. The software provides a co-creation marketing tool that helps businesses gather and utilize user insights effectively. By centralizing communication, Commune enables companies to interact with their users more easily, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both parties. In 2022, the company established its U.S. office in San Mateo to expand its reach and support its growing user base.

Flyle

Seed Round in 2021
Flyle offers a cloud-based product management platform aimed at enhancing productivity and creativity in product development. The platform enables businesses to swiftly understand customer needs and incorporate them into their products. By automating labor-intensive tasks such as hypothesis testing, prioritization, and customer feedback management, Flyle helps clients streamline their product development processes. This focus on efficiency allows companies to innovate more effectively while responding to market demands.

Canly

Venture Round in 2021
Canly operates a cloud-based platform designed to streamline store management and reduce operational costs in the retail sector. The platform centralizes information about various stores, enabling users to organize, analyze, and share data efficiently. By allowing simultaneous editing of store information and facilitating horizontal comparison analysis, Canly helps clients save significant time and resources in managing their accounts. In addition to its core management services, Canly is also involved in the media and advertising sector.

unilabo

Series B in 2020
Unilabo, Inc. operates a business-to-business (B2B) ordering platform based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2012. The company specializes in a supplier search service that provides detailed information on suppliers, subcontractors, and outsourcing companies. This service highlights the characteristics, achievements, and offerings of these entities, which are often difficult to discover through traditional search methods. Unilabo's platform, known as Aimitsu, enables users to compare service information and pricing across various sectors, including IT and information systems, sales and marketing, back office operations, and overseas expansion. This comprehensive approach supports businesses in making informed decisions when selecting suppliers and partners.

Monogusa

Venture Round in 2020
Monoxer is a company that specializes in educational technology, specifically aimed at improving memory retention for learners. It offers e-learning and class management platforms tailored for private schools, tutoring academies, prep schools, and language schools. Monoxer provides real-time analysis of learning content, visualizing each learner's knowledge retention levels.

Commune

Series A in 2020
Commune Inc., founded in 2018 by three graduates from the University of Tokyo, is a company that focuses on enhancing customer success through community software. Launched in early 2019, its platform facilitates better engagement between companies and their customers. The software provides a co-creation marketing tool that helps businesses gather and utilize user insights effectively. By centralizing communication, Commune enables companies to interact with their users more easily, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both parties. In 2022, the company established its U.S. office in San Mateo to expand its reach and support its growing user base.

Recipio

Seed Round in 2020
Recipio is an receipt management platform specialized in providing digital receipt solution. Their innovative digital receipt solution and breakthrough receipt-scanning technology.

Recipio Japan

Seed Round in 2020
Recipio is a service that can suggest recipes just by entering ingredients the user already has at home. The app can also refine suggestions based on the user's mood, the occasion, and how many people the user is eating with, and more.

Japan Legal System Institute

Series A in 2020
Japan Legal System Institute Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a knowledge management system known as "LAWGUE." This editor-type platform is designed to address challenges in legal work by facilitating the creation and management of legal documents in a centralized location. By leveraging technology, the institute aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal processes, ultimately providing solutions that exceed user expectations.

PR Table

Series C in 2020
PR Table Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates corporate storytelling. The company offers a public relations platform that allows corporate clients to create, accumulate, and utilize narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This platform enables businesses to effectively communicate their stories related to publication, recruitment, and significant founding episodes, enhancing their ability to engage with audiences and promote their brand.

DentaLight

Venture Round in 2020
DentaLight Inc. is a dental care company based in Fukuoka City, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo. Founded in 2013, the company develops MyDental, a dental application that helps users manage their oral health. DentaLight also provides a range of services to dental clinics, including marketing, consulting, and seminar planning. Their workflow management platform is designed to digitize the dental industry, offering tools for task management, appointment planning, and patient management, which helps reduce paperwork and streamline operations for dental professionals.

Conocer

Seed Round in 2020
Conocer is a business focused on enhancing academic success through innovative learning solutions. The company develops learning apps and management systems tailored for educational purposes, aiming to optimize the learning experience for students. Its platform employs a scientifically validated method to promote student-centered education, enabling users to improve their grades and excel in challenging subjects. By providing effective teaching materials and digital tools, Conocer supports students in achieving their academic goals.

Japan Legal System Institute

Seed Round in 2019
Japan Legal System Institute Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a knowledge management system known as "LAWGUE." This editor-type platform is designed to address challenges in legal work by facilitating the creation and management of legal documents in a centralized location. By leveraging technology, the institute aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal processes, ultimately providing solutions that exceed user expectations.

ONE CAREER

Venture Round in 2019
ONE CAREER Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates an online job searching platform specifically designed for students. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on connecting young talent with leading employers, including major corporations such as Mitsubishi Corporation, ITOCHU, Marubeni, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain & Company. In addition to its job search platform, ONE CAREER also implements recruiting events and offers recruiting consulting services to enhance the hiring process for both students and companies. Through its comprehensive approach, ONE CAREER aims to facilitate successful employment opportunities for students entering the workforce.

Commune

Seed Round in 2019
Commune Inc., founded in 2018 by three graduates from the University of Tokyo, is a company that focuses on enhancing customer success through community software. Launched in early 2019, its platform facilitates better engagement between companies and their customers. The software provides a co-creation marketing tool that helps businesses gather and utilize user insights effectively. By centralizing communication, Commune enables companies to interact with their users more easily, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both parties. In 2022, the company established its U.S. office in San Mateo to expand its reach and support its growing user base.

SORA

Venture Round in 2019
SORA, Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing technology solutions that optimize pricing strategies for the hospitality industry. The company offers an online service that compares prices of various hotels and inns, aiming to enhance the experience for both sellers and buyers. By leveraging advanced technology, SORA strives to create a harmonious balance between economic growth and employee satisfaction in the hospitality sector.

Recipio Japan

Seed Round in 2019
Recipio is a service that can suggest recipes just by entering ingredients the user already has at home. The app can also refine suggestions based on the user's mood, the occasion, and how many people the user is eating with, and more.

Spready

Venture Round in 2018
Spready Inc., founded in May 2018 and based in Japan, focuses on creating innovative internet services that foster connections between individuals and organizations. The company has developed a networking platform designed to facilitate interactions between users and businesses, enabling them to explore new opportunities and solve challenges across various industries. By leveraging technology, Spready's platform helps users discover suitable companies and allows businesses to engage with the right individuals, enhancing networking possibilities in an online social environment.

Monogusa

Venture Round in 2018
Monoxer is a company that specializes in educational technology, specifically aimed at improving memory retention for learners. It offers e-learning and class management platforms tailored for private schools, tutoring academies, prep schools, and language schools. Monoxer provides real-time analysis of learning content, visualizing each learner's knowledge retention levels.

PR Table

Series B in 2018
PR Table Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing a mobile application that facilitates corporate storytelling. The company offers a public relations platform that allows corporate clients to create, accumulate, and utilize narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This platform enables businesses to effectively communicate their stories related to publication, recruitment, and significant founding episodes, enhancing their ability to engage with audiences and promote their brand.

Recipio Japan

Seed Round in 2018
Recipio is a service that can suggest recipes just by entering ingredients the user already has at home. The app can also refine suggestions based on the user's mood, the occasion, and how many people the user is eating with, and more.

Diggle

Seed Round in 2018
Diggle is a cloud-based service that specializes in management accounting, particularly focusing on fraud management. The platform aims to minimize errors and reduce the time required for fraud management tasks, making it accessible even to those without expertise in finance or accounting. Diggle facilitates budget creation and performance comparison by automatically generating key performance indicators and budgets through a user-friendly interface. Users can input target numerical values into preset parameters to streamline the budgeting process. Additionally, the platform allows for straightforward contrast forecasting by integrating both financial and non-financial data, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of business planning.
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