EarthCar
Venture Round in 2021
EarthCar is a developer of a platform focused on automobile and parking lot sharing, aimed at enhancing urban mobility. The company's platform simplifies the process for consumers to hire vehicles and secure parking spaces by enabling rentals from various locations, including parking lots, gas stations, and car rental facilities across the country. Additionally, users can conveniently reserve parking spaces in available lots, making it easier to rent and park vehicles.
AMS
Corporate Round in 2020
AMS, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2007 that specializes in e-commerce fulfillment services and the distribution and licensing of mobile content for mobile handsets. The company offers comprehensive support for large-scale e-commerce operations, including solutions for online-to-offline integration. AMS combines an advanced core system with expertise in web design and sales strategy, as well as high-quality product registration, photography, and customer support. Through its services, AMS addresses various management challenges associated with business growth, enhancing operational quality and customer satisfaction while optimizing the supply chain from suppliers to end users. The company aims to maximize sales for its clients by strengthening promotional efforts and improving overall operational efficiency.
Yuwaeru
Venture Round in 2020
Yuwaeru Co., Ltd, established in 2009 and headquartered in Taito-Ku, Japan, is a manufacturer and retailer of brown rice, operating under the brand 'Nekase Genmai'. The company's mission is to promote healthier lifestyles and dietary habits through its high-quality, in-house produced brown rice. Yuwaeru offers its products through a direct-to-consumer model, with nine physical stores nationwide and an online shopping platform. It also provides business-to-business sales and health-related services.
Takumi
Venture Round in 2019
TAKUMI specializes in the development and operation of autonomous transport robots. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation systems through automation. By leveraging advanced technology, TAKUMI aims to streamline logistics and improve the overall user experience in various industries that require reliable transport solutions.
TAKUMI Japan
Venture Round in 2019
TAKUMI is dedicated to the development of human- and environmental-friendly technologies. TAKUMI strives to create better and more appealing value additions to enable people's and society's well-being. It is involved in the development, design, and sale of electronic components and electronic equipment, as well as the acquisition, licensing, promotion, and management of intellectual property.
Prism BioLab
Venture Round in 2019
Prism BioLab is focused on drug discovery and development, utilizing its proprietary PepMetics Technology to create therapeutic agents. The company specializes in treatments for non-oncology indications, particularly targeting conditions such as pulmonary fibrosis and other incurable diseases. By leveraging its innovative platform, Prism BioLab aims to provide effective solutions for these challenging health issues.
Zeta
Venture Round in 2019
Zeta Corporation specializes in commerce and customer experience, focusing on the development and delivery of innovative marketing solutions. The company's flagship offering, the Zeta CX Series, is designed to enhance marketing efforts by integrating various consumer experiences into a cohesive strategy. By providing comprehensive e-commerce marketing solutions, Zeta aims to help businesses optimize their interactions with customers and improve overall engagement.
Red Fox
Private Equity Round in 2019
Red Fox, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 1989 that specializes in information system consulting services. The firm provides a wide range of solutions, including the development, maintenance, and operation of information systems tailored for various industries such as life insurance, finance, telecommunications, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. With a mission to enhance the value of time, Red Fox focuses on innovative technologies that streamline processes, enabling clients to engage in more meaningful activities. One of its notable offerings is GPS Punch!, a service designed to revolutionize time management and promote mobile working by reducing the time spent on routine tasks.
Valuenex
Private Equity Round in 2018
Valuenex, Inc. is a big data analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in predictive analytics software solutions. Founded in 2014, it offers a range of tools, including VALUENEXRadar, which provides predictive insights and visualizations of extensive datasets, enabling users to analyze trends, competitive landscapes, and perform SWOT analyses. The company also features a clustermap viewer for visualizing formatted data from VALUENEXRadar. In addition to its software offerings, Valuenex provides consulting services that encompass strategic analytics for research and development, intellectual property-based due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, competitive intelligence, and trend analysis. Valuenex operates as a subsidiary of Valuenex Japan Inc., which was established in 2006 and focuses on information analysis services, including document analysis tools and various consulting services tailored to industries such as electronics, transportation, and communication.
Nihon Implant
Private Equity Round in 2018
Nihon Implant Co., Ltd. is a company based in Kyoto, Japan, that specializes in providing management consulting services tailored for dental clinics. Established in 2013, it offers a range of services including marketing research, advertising, and contract management, as well as consulting on the location and interior design of dental practices. Additionally, Nihon Implant facilitates connections between dental providers and patients seeking implant treatments, enhancing the overall patient experience in the dental sector. The company operates within the supervision and construction domain, integrating consultancy and information services to support dental clinic operations effectively.
Geechs
Venture Round in 2018
Geechs is an IT human resources company that specializes in supporting IT freelancers by providing matching services for freelance opportunities. In addition to its core focus on human resources, Geechs also engages in the development of video and internet games for smartphones. The company promotes both offshore and nearshore development, facilitating connections between IT professionals and projects that require their expertise. By bridging the gap between freelancers and businesses, Geechs aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the IT workforce in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Sonora Technology
Venture Round in 2018
Sonora Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2003 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in industrial soundproofing solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and constructs soundproof rooms, covers, walls, anechoic rooms, and other acoustic products for various industries, including factories, plants, and laboratories. With additional sales offices in Nagoya and Nishinippon, Japan, Sonora serves over 800 clients, completing more than 2,400 contracts as of May 2018.
Cloudian is a company that specializes in file and object storage, particularly focusing on S3 object storage within data centers. It offers a hybrid cloud data management platform that allows customers to optimize data access, meet data sovereignty requirements, and reduce costs by consolidating information into a single, cloud-like environment. Cloudian's platform provides scalable and secure object storage for hybrid cloud deployments, enabling organizations to effectively manage and protect their data both on-premises and in the cloud. With its emphasis on data durability and user-friendly management tools, Cloudian aims to transform enterprise data into actionable insights while ensuring compatibility with the industry-standard S3 API.
UNIMEDIA
Venture Round in 2017
UNIMEDIA Japan is a media company based in Tokyo, specializing in digital marketing services. The firm offers a range of solutions including web marketing, web system development, and smartphone application development. Additionally, UNIMEDIA Japan provides microtask-specific crowdsourcing services tailored for companies that operate media sites. This diverse portfolio positions the company to support various aspects of digital engagement and technology development for its clients.
Geechs
Venture Round in 2016
Geechs is an IT human resources company that specializes in supporting IT freelancers by providing matching services for freelance opportunities. In addition to its core focus on human resources, Geechs also engages in the development of video and internet games for smartphones. The company promotes both offshore and nearshore development, facilitating connections between IT professionals and projects that require their expertise. By bridging the gap between freelancers and businesses, Geechs aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the IT workforce in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Siglead
Venture Round in 2015
Siglead Inc. is a technology company based in Yokohama, Japan, founded in 2007, focusing on the research and development of signal processing algorithms, particularly for solid-state drives (SSDs) and NAND flash memory. The company specializes in developing error correction methods and SSD controller large-scale integration (LSI) units, enhancing the reliability and performance of SSDs. Siglead also offers a range of products, including the SigNAS series of NAND flash memory testers, which incorporate advanced evaluation and error analysis technologies. By leveraging its unique architecture, Siglead enables enterprises to optimize communication speeds and support various generations of NAND flash memory, addressing the challenges posed by the short product cycles in the industry. Additionally, the company is engaged in the design and sale of intellectual property related to signal processing.
Geechs
Venture Round in 2015
Geechs is an IT human resources company that specializes in supporting IT freelancers by providing matching services for freelance opportunities. In addition to its core focus on human resources, Geechs also engages in the development of video and internet games for smartphones. The company promotes both offshore and nearshore development, facilitating connections between IT professionals and projects that require their expertise. By bridging the gap between freelancers and businesses, Geechs aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the IT workforce in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Shanon
Private Equity Round in 2014
Shanon Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in cloud-based marketing solutions designed to enhance strategic communication and streamline marketing operations. Founded in 2000, Shanon offers a range of services, including marketing automation, event marketing, and seminar marketing. The company also provides consulting and outsourcing services tailored to various industries, such as finance, manufacturing, software, construction, real estate, information and communication, advertising, media, and trading. By focusing on integrated data management and automation, Shanon aims to improve efficiency for its clients in managing their marketing efforts.