WiL (World Innovation Lab)

WiL (World Innovation Lab) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto with an office in Tokyo. It partners with global corporations and government entities to act as a bridge between startups and corporates in the United States and Asia, with a particular focus on Japan. The firm helps portfolio companies by forging corporate partnerships that enable U.S. and European startups to scale globally and Japanese startups to innovate and internationalize. WiL invests across seed, early, and later stages in sectors including fintech, insurtech, automation, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, developer tools, health tech, sustainability, artificial intelligence, machine learning, SaaS, consumer products and services, and information technology. It has backed exits such as Asana, Mercari, Raksul, Wise and Auth0, demonstrating a track record of guiding companies to public markets or strategic acquisitions. Beyond direct investing, WiL also commits capital to venture funds and collaborates with corporate investors to advance innovation capabilities, partnerships, and organizational change within their ecosystems.

Clifford Cohn

Investor

Todd Grover

Principal

Gen Isayama

General Partner

Aki Jiang

Principal

Arata Kokaji

Principal

Aki Koto

Partner, Corporate Innovation

Masaya Kubota

Partner

Masataka Matsumoto

Co-Founder and General Partner

Toshimichi Namba

Partner

Mike Sarchet

Investor

Yamato Sasagawa

Investor

Tomo Shikata

Investor

Tsune Shirota

Partner

Rob Theis

General Partner and CIO

Clifford Cohn

Principal

163 past transactions

UGOKU

Series B in 2025
UGOKU is a provider of management of personal coaching service.

Ark Edge Space

Series B in 2025
ArkEdge Space is a manufacturer of microsatellites aimed at promoting space development and usage. The company develops and tests an ultra-small spacecraft that is responsible for communication and positioning systems for lunar activities, as well as establishes a method for cost reduction and mass production of high-performance 6U satellites, allowing businesses in positioning and communication technology to benefit the community by meeting their space needs.

HERALBONY

Venture Round in 2025
HERALBONY is an art organization and agency that harnesses art to challenge stereotypes about people with disabilities and to foster a new cultural landscape. It collaborates with artists from social welfare facilities, providing licensing for artworks used on station buildings, office walls, and product packaging, and developing and marketing its own brand of apparel and miscellaneous goods. The company supports individual artists with cognitive disabilities by promoting social status and financial independence through creative work.

ElevenLabs

Series C in 2025
ElevenLabs specializes in developing AI audio technology for creating realistic speech. Its platform integrates advanced text-to-speech technology, voice cloning, and multilingual support to dub videos and podcasts into other languages, enhancing accessibility and engaging global audiences.

Rad AI

Series C in 2025
Rad AI develops an artificial intelligence platform that automates report generation for radiologists. Its solution integrates with existing workflows, automating repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient care.

Synthesia

Series D in 2025
Founded in London in 2017, Synthesia Ltd. specializes in AI-driven video generation platforms. Its technology transforms text into professional videos with customizable avatars and voiceovers in over 140 languages, enabling efficient creation of personalized advertising, corporate communications, e-learning content, and more.

SPACECOOL

Series A in 2025
SPACECOOL is a manufacturer of innovative cooling materials designed to combat global warming by radiating heat away from surfaces into outer space. The company specializes in optical control films that effectively block sunlight, suppress heat absorption, and facilitate heat dissipation without relying on traditional energy sources. These durable and supple films leverage advanced radiative sky-cooling technology, enabling clients to achieve significant energy savings while promoting environmentally friendly practices. By providing a safe and electricity-free solution for natural cooling, SPACECOOL aims to contribute to the creation of a sustainable and energy-efficient society.

Tive

Series C in 2025
Tive is a Boston-based startup that provides companies with end-to-end visibility into their supply chains through a sensor-driven tracking platform. The company develops a solution that combines cellular-connected trackers with cloud-based software, allowing clients to monitor, visualize, and optimize their operations in real-time. Tive's platform offers customized alerts, reporting, and analysis for both inbound and outbound shipments across various transportation modes. By enhancing supply chain transparency, Tive helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and minimize manufacturing disruptions, ultimately enabling them to meet regulatory requirements effectively.

Todoker

Series A in 2024
Todoker is a company that specializes in baggage delivery services, providing convenient solutions for transporting luggage. In addition to its primary focus on baggage, Todoker has developed a delivery management system aimed at optimizing the delivery of office mail. This system facilitates centralized management of mail and deliveries, allowing clients to streamline their operations. By offering an efficient teleworking network, Todoker enables businesses to automate their mail management processes, enhancing overall productivity.

Upsider

Series D in 2024
Upsider is a provider of corporate cards and payment tools designed for fast-growing companies, particularly startups preparing for public offerings. The company focuses on facilitating B2B transactions by offering high card spending limits and intuitive spending management solutions. Its platform integrates with external services, including accounting software, to enhance governance and administration. Upsider aims to streamline financial and operational processes for its clients, enabling them to manage their expenses more effectively while fostering trust in business transactions.

Cresta

Series D in 2024
Cresta is a technology company that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance customer service and sales operations. Its platform is designed to improve the quality of customer interactions by providing timely and relevant information to agents, thereby facilitating effective communication between agents and customers. By augmenting the capabilities of sales and service teams, Cresta's tools aim to increase conversion rates and overall efficiency, ultimately enabling businesses to significantly boost productivity in their customer-facing operations. Through its innovative approach, Cresta supports organizations in managing inquiries more effectively and streamlining their customer experience.

BookBase

Seed Round in 2024
BookBase is a publishing platform that enables authors to post, sell, and manage their novels. It caters to a wide range of genres, including both traditional novels and light novels. The platform offers comprehensive services that encompass content creation and sales, as well as official publishing support through its editorial department. By facilitating the entire publishing process, BookBase provides authors with the tools they need to successfully share their work with readers.

Raycast

Series B in 2024
Raycast develops command bar software designed to enhance developers' productivity. Its software features a search bar for quick command access and an integrated store for discovering and installing extensions like Jira or GitHub, providing seamless connectivity to various applications.

Nstock

Seed Round in 2024
Nstock is a technology company that develops Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for the startup ecosystem. Its primary product is a stock compensation and financing platform designed to streamline and enhance the process of stock-based compensation for startups in Japan. This platform aims to address operational and design challenges in stock compensation, fostering rapid growth for companies and enabling investors to access more startup investment opportunities.

Cortex

Series C in 2024
Cortex is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing an internal developer portal that enhances service quality and operational efficiency for software development teams. Cortex's application suite includes tools for managing microservices, documenting tribal knowledge, conducting service health audits, and preventing outages. The platform automates workflows for onboarding by scanning and mapping metadata from various microservices sources, inferring critical details like ownership and on-call rotations. This comprehensive approach enables developers to prioritize work effectively, ensuring a smoother incident response and facilitating the creation of production readiness checklists, security audits, and assessments of operational maturity.

Allesgood

Seed Round in 2024
Allesgood is a job-matching platform that connects students with companies addressing social issues such as climate change and inequality. It facilitates sustainability transformation in the business sector by aligning student aspirations with corporate social initiatives.

COMICSMART

Series A in 2024
Comic Smart is animation production business that develops exclusive manga and anime content.

RevComm

Series B in 2024
RevComm is a Tokyo-based provider of AI-enabled voice and cloud services that aims to transform business communications. The company develops MiiTel, an AI-powered cloud IP phone that visualizes telephone sales and supports real-time voice analysis, transcription, and meeting insights. By integrating artificial intelligence with voice analytics for sales and customer support, RevComm seeks to improve communication efficiency, sales performance, and customer service while promoting meaningful and productive interactions.

Autify

Series B in 2024
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its primary offering, Autify No Code, allows users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The platform monitors user interface changes and automatically updates affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced a product named Zenes, which leverages AI to facilitate the creation of new software tests by enabling users to interact directly with an AI agent that generates tests based on product documentation. The platform includes features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, all designed to enhance the productivity and accuracy of quality assurance teams.

DeepL

Venture Round in 2024
DeepL is a deep learning company that develops artificial intelligence-powered translation software and online services for multilingual communication. Its core products include the DeepL Translator, a neural network-based translation service, and the Linguee app, a bilingual dictionary and contextual search. The platform supports multiple languages, offers integration with third-party applications, adaptive writing suggestions, and secure data processing to protect privacy. DeepL aims to deliver accurate, context-aware translations for individuals and businesses, enabling efficient, natural language communication.

Rad AI

Series B in 2024
Rad AI develops an artificial intelligence platform that automates report generation for radiologists. Its solution integrates with existing workflows, automating repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient care.

Landit

Series A in 2024
Landit manages transportation infrastructure and real estate technology firms.

FloQast

Series E in 2024
FloQast is a software company specializing in financial close management. It offers tools to streamline the month-end close process, improve collaboration among accounting teams, and enhance accuracy in financial reporting. FloQast's platform provides features such as task management, documentation, reconciliation, and reporting, integrating with various accounting systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, and SAP.

Knowledge Work

Series B in 2023
Knowledge Work is an IT firm focused on developing and selling software designed to enhance workplace efficiency for businesses. The company creates solutions that optimize back office operations, management processes, and overall work experiences. By facilitating the sharing and utilization of in-house knowledge, Knowledge Work enables organizations to improve their operational effectiveness and productivity.

Candex

Series B in 2023
Candex is a global enterprise procurement platform that simplifies tail spend management. It enables organizations to efficiently engage with low-risk suppliers, automate invoice reconciliation, integrate with existing ERP systems, and gain real-time visibility into spend data. Candex operates across borders and currencies, ensuring compliance while streamlining procurement operations.

Micin

Series C in 2023
MICIN, Inc. is a medical IT company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015, that specializes in developing software solutions for healthcare organizations using artificial intelligence technology. The company offers a smart clinic platform application that facilitates remote consultations between patients and medical professionals, allowing users to receive prescriptions and medical advice at any time. Additionally, MICIN has developed disease management tools for enterprises and medical institutions, utilizing machine learning and deep learning to enhance data analysis for insurers. The company also provides consulting services focused on the management and finance of medical institutions and corporations. Through its innovative platform, MICIN aims to improve access to medical care by expanding communication beyond traditional face-to-face interactions.

Levelpath

Series A in 2023
Levelpath is an AI-powered procurement platform that unifies workflows, data, people, and devices to improve productivity and collaboration across enterprises and their suppliers. Its platform provides a mobile-first experience that streamlines sourcing, purchasing, supply chains, and financial management, delivering faster, more transparent enterprise commerce and smarter operations. The system uses the Hyperbridge reasoning engine to extract and enrich data from hundreds of thousands of sources, presenting procurement information in a single view accessible on any device. Levelpath is headquartered in San Francisco.

Voxel

Venture Round in 2023
Voxel develops a site intelligence platform powered by full-stack AI and computer vision to improve workplace safety and operational efficiency. The platform provides real-time visibility into safety practices such as vehicle safety, personal protective equipment, ergonomics, and area controls, and delivers actionable insights and data-driven analytics to support safer, more productive operations. It helps safety and operations leaders see unseen risks, prevent incidents, and make informed decisions across industries. The company serves Fortune 500 customers across grocery and retail, manufacturing, and food and beverage warehousing and logistics services, and is based in San Francisco with a globally distributed team.

CADDi

Series C in 2023
CADDi is a Japan-based platform that combines online procurement for industrial products with an AI-powered data platform that digitizes and analyzes manufacturing drawings and procurement information. It tracks industrial products across the manufacturing supply chain and automates extraction of details from drawings and handwritten documents into searchable digital records. Through Realize DX, the platform integrates goods and software to streamline procurement, reduce expenses, and improve quality, cost, and delivery while enabling capacity expansion. The data platform provides procurement intelligence and supply chain data to help manufacturers consolidate insights and support sourcing decisions. CADDi is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

R-Zero

Series C in 2023
R-Zero specializes in smart building technology, providing real-time insights to optimize indoor spaces. Their solutions include Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring, energy-efficient HVAC systems, space utilization sensors, and occupancy-based controls. The platform is user-friendly, secure, scalable, and helps prepare buildings for future challenges.

DeepL

Venture Round in 2022
DeepL is a deep learning company that develops artificial intelligence-powered translation software and online services for multilingual communication. Its core products include the DeepL Translator, a neural network-based translation service, and the Linguee app, a bilingual dictionary and contextual search. The platform supports multiple languages, offers integration with third-party applications, adaptive writing suggestions, and secure data processing to protect privacy. DeepL aims to deliver accurate, context-aware translations for individuals and businesses, enabling efficient, natural language communication.

Workstream

Series B in 2022
Workstream is a prominent HR, payroll, and hiring platform tailored for the hourly workforce. It provides automated solutions that streamline various human resource processes, enabling franchise and business owners to efficiently manage hiring, retention, and payroll tasks from a single platform. With features such as workflow automation, advanced analytics, SMS communication, and machine learning, Workstream enhances the hiring experience and supports businesses in adhering to their onboarding procedures. The platform is trusted by 46 of the top 50 quick-service restaurant brands, including major names like Burger King, Jimmy John’s, and Taco Bell, allowing them to reduce labor costs and simplify operations effectively.

Josys

Series A in 2022
Josys is a provider of integrated management services for IT devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS), focused on automating traditional corporate IT operations. The company's platform simplifies IT management by offering tools for real-time monitoring and reporting of application usage, insights into license consumption trends, and user engagement metrics. It also automates employee onboarding and offboarding processes while monitoring for access violations and security risks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and security for organizations. By reducing costs associated with enterprise software and streamlining IT operations, Josys supports businesses in effectively managing their SaaS environments and improving overall performance.

Aisera

Series D in 2022
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at automating tasks and workflows for enterprises and consumers. Established in 2017, Aisera offers a range of products including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to various functions such as IT, human resources, sales, and operations. The company’s AI Experience platform combines generative AI capabilities with domain-specific large language models to create customizable solutions that enhance user interactions and improve productivity. Aisera's technology facilitates auto-resolution of service issues and streamlines business processes, resulting in significant cost savings and increased efficiency for organizations across multiple sectors, including healthcare, finance, and retail. Recognized for its innovation, Aisera continues to lead in service automation through its advanced AI-driven offerings.

LegalOn Technologies

Series D in 2022
LegalOn Technologies offers AI-powered contract review software that helps legal teams review and negotiate contracts faster and more accurately. The platform combines artificial intelligence with attorney expertise to identify contract risks, generate precise redlines, and enforce organization-specific standards. It supports a range of contract operations, including search, storage, and comparison, and includes an AI assistant with answers to contract questions, available online and integrated with Microsoft Word. The solution is used by thousands of companies and firms worldwide and includes customizable playbooks that provide immediate, real-world value. Founded in 2017, LegalOn serves a global customer base and focuses on improving speed, risk management, and efficiency in contract workflows.

LegalForce

Series D in 2022
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

Pipedream

Series A in 2022
Pipedream is an online integration platform founded in 2018 in San Francisco by Jason Endo, Dan Hsiung, TJ Koblentz, and Tod Sacerdoti. The platform allows users to build workflows by selecting triggers such as HTTP requests, schedules, and app events, and adding customizable steps. Pipedream simplifies the development process by providing code samples for various integrated applications, which can be tailored using API documentation. This enables developers to create workflows efficiently, as the platform generates production-ready code quickly while managing state, authentication, observability, and error handling. By eliminating the need for users to manage servers or cloud resources, Pipedream streamlines the integration of APIs and enhances workflow execution.

Aiven

Series D in 2022
Aiven, established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in hosting and managing open-source database and messaging systems on major cloud platforms for global businesses. Its portfolio includes managed services for PostgreSQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Cassandra, catering to diverse data infrastructure needs. With offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven empowers clients to drive business results from open-source technologies, simplifying data management and enabling them to focus on core application development.

Voxel

Series A in 2022
Voxel develops a site intelligence platform powered by full-stack AI and computer vision to improve workplace safety and operational efficiency. The platform provides real-time visibility into safety practices such as vehicle safety, personal protective equipment, ergonomics, and area controls, and delivers actionable insights and data-driven analytics to support safer, more productive operations. It helps safety and operations leaders see unseen risks, prevent incidents, and make informed decisions across industries. The company serves Fortune 500 customers across grocery and retail, manufacturing, and food and beverage warehousing and logistics services, and is based in San Francisco with a globally distributed team.

Curebase

Series B in 2022
Curebase is a company that specializes in developing software for clinical trials, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the clinical research process. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Curebase offers a digital clinical trial assistant that transforms how medical providers discover, activate, and manage clinical trials for patients. The platform reduces recruitment times and automates various manual processes, allowing drug companies to distribute their trials more effectively to clinics. Additionally, it provides comprehensive data access for sponsors, enabling real-time monitoring of trial progress and data management. Curebase serves a diverse clientele, including medical device, biotech, and digital health startups, with a focus on enabling virtual studies and streamlining participant eligibility, enrollment, education, and consent.

Sumutasu

Series B in 2022
Sumutasu Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, operates an online platform that facilitates swift buying and selling of residential properties. The company employs artificial intelligence technology to streamline transactions, offering direct purchase and sale services for real estate assets. Sumutasu's mission is to empower individuals with the freedom to make ideal housing choices.

AI Medical Service

Series C in 2022
AI Medical Service Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on the development of artificial intelligence technologies aimed at enhancing endoscopic medical care. The company specializes in creating extensive training data to analyze endoscopic images, which assists endoscopists in diagnosing conditions within the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. By integrating the expertise of Japanese endoscopic specialists, AI Medical Service aims to support safe clinical practices while ensuring that the final diagnosis remains in the hands of medical professionals rather than the software. This innovative approach seeks to improve the efficiency and accuracy of endoscopic procedures worldwide.

Next Web capital

Venture Round in 2022
Next Web Capital is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2018 that supports entrepreneurs in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. The firm acts as an accelerator, providing financial backing as well as mentorship from its founders and team members. By actively participating in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and other related ecosystems, Next Web Capital aims to foster innovation and growth within the emerging digital economy.

Bokksu

Series A in 2022
Bokksu is a subscription service that delivers monthly boxes of Japanese snacks and tea to customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and India. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey, the company partners directly with local snack makers across Japan to source a curated selection of candies, cookies, chocolate, baked goods, and dairy items. Each box includes authentic storytelling that highlights the history, culture, and traditional craft behind the products, thereby supporting and empowering the communities that produce them. The service offers consumers an opportunity to experience regional Japanese flavors and cultural heritage through a convenient, curated delivery model.

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.

Aiven

Series C in 2021
Aiven, established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in hosting and managing open-source database and messaging systems on major cloud platforms for global businesses. Its portfolio includes managed services for PostgreSQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Cassandra, catering to diverse data infrastructure needs. With offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven empowers clients to drive business results from open-source technologies, simplifying data management and enabling them to focus on core application development.

Autify

Series A in 2021
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its primary offering, Autify No Code, allows users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The platform monitors user interface changes and automatically updates affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced a product named Zenes, which leverages AI to facilitate the creation of new software tests by enabling users to interact directly with an AI agent that generates tests based on product documentation. The platform includes features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, all designed to enhance the productivity and accuracy of quality assurance teams.

CADDi

Series B in 2021
CADDi is a Japan-based platform that combines online procurement for industrial products with an AI-powered data platform that digitizes and analyzes manufacturing drawings and procurement information. It tracks industrial products across the manufacturing supply chain and automates extraction of details from drawings and handwritten documents into searchable digital records. Through Realize DX, the platform integrates goods and software to streamline procurement, reduce expenses, and improve quality, cost, and delivery while enabling capacity expansion. The data platform provides procurement intelligence and supply chain data to help manufacturers consolidate insights and support sourcing decisions. CADDi is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Algolia

Series D in 2021
Algolia is a search‑as‑a‑service platform that enables companies to deliver fast, relevant digital experiences across web, mobile, and voice. Its API and tools allow developers and business teams to build and optimize search and discovery experiences that increase engagement, conversion rates, and revenue.

mmhmm

Series B in 2021
mmhmm develops a virtual camera application that integrates with video conferencing platforms to provide dynamic backdrops, collaboration tools, and presentation features across web, desktop, mobile, and cloud services. The app includes an online broadcast editor to control presentations during conferences and helps teams collaborate to make virtual meetings more engaging and informative.

R-Zero

Series B in 2021
R-Zero specializes in smart building technology, providing real-time insights to optimize indoor spaces. Their solutions include Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring, energy-efficient HVAC systems, space utilization sensors, and occupancy-based controls. The platform is user-friendly, secure, scalable, and helps prepare buildings for future challenges.

SORACOM

Venture Round in 2021
SORACOM is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing an Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed to facilitate data communication for IoT and M2M (machine-to-machine) devices. The platform leverages scalable cloud technologies running on Amazon Web Services, enabling IoT solution developers to efficiently deploy and enhance their services while accommodating a variety of needs through flexible and customizable options. SORACOM enhances the security and reliability of data transfer across numerous devices and custom protocols, significantly reducing both time-to-market and costs associated with IoT services. Key offerings include SORACOM Air, which provides mobile data communication for IoT devices through its "Air SIM," allowing users to manage settings and monitor data traffic via a web console or API. Additionally, SORACOM Beam enables secure offloading of data from IoT devices to the cloud, ensuring high encryption and remote management capabilities without direct Internet exposure. Since its official launch in September 2015, SORACOM has positioned itself as a comprehensive provider of IoT solutions.

PrizePool

Series A in 2021
PrizePool is a mobile-based application software that enables its users to invest their money through smartphones. PrizePool believes the team's experience combined with the commitments to both guarantee monthly prizes and create a social, referral model sets PrizePool apart from others in the market.

Motive

Series E in 2021
Motive is a technology company building technology to improve the safety, productivity, sustainability, and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. Combined with AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks. Motive serves small businesses across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector. Motive is a fully unified integrated operations platform, combining driver safety, fleet management, equipment monitoring, and spend management all in one place.

Sendbird

Series C in 2021
Sendbird is an omnichannel AI agent platform that enhances customer experience by initiating autonomous conversations for support and sales. It combines AI capabilities with robust communication APIs, serving over 4000 businesses worldwide, including DoorDash and Match Group. Sendbird facilitates over 7 billion monthly conversations, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance.

Aiven

Series C in 2021
Aiven, established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in hosting and managing open-source database and messaging systems on major cloud platforms for global businesses. Its portfolio includes managed services for PostgreSQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Cassandra, catering to diverse data infrastructure needs. With offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven empowers clients to drive business results from open-source technologies, simplifying data management and enabling them to focus on core application development.

Stockmark

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, Stockmark specializes in developing and operating business decision support services. It leverages artificial intelligence technology, particularly natural language processing, to extract user preferences, predict market trends, and facilitate efficient corporate culture transformation.

LegalForce

Series C in 2021
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

LegalOn Technologies

Series C in 2021
LegalOn Technologies offers AI-powered contract review software that helps legal teams review and negotiate contracts faster and more accurately. The platform combines artificial intelligence with attorney expertise to identify contract risks, generate precise redlines, and enforce organization-specific standards. It supports a range of contract operations, including search, storage, and comparison, and includes an AI assistant with answers to contract questions, available online and integrated with Microsoft Word. The solution is used by thousands of companies and firms worldwide and includes customizable playbooks that provide immediate, real-world value. Founded in 2017, LegalOn serves a global customer base and focuses on improving speed, risk management, and efficiency in contract workflows.

Aisera

Series C in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at automating tasks and workflows for enterprises and consumers. Established in 2017, Aisera offers a range of products including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to various functions such as IT, human resources, sales, and operations. The company’s AI Experience platform combines generative AI capabilities with domain-specific large language models to create customizable solutions that enhance user interactions and improve productivity. Aisera's technology facilitates auto-resolution of service issues and streamlines business processes, resulting in significant cost savings and increased efficiency for organizations across multiple sectors, including healthcare, finance, and retail. Recognized for its innovation, Aisera continues to lead in service automation through its advanced AI-driven offerings.

Gorgias

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2015, Gorgias is a leading customer service platform designed specifically for e-commerce businesses. It offers cutting-edge automation and AI capabilities to deliver personalized support across multiple channels, including email, voice, SMS, live chat, and social media. With over 250 employees across eight global offices, Gorgias serves more than 12,000 merchants worldwide, including prominent brands like Steve Madden and Glossier.

mmhmm

Series A in 2020
mmhmm develops a virtual camera application that integrates with video conferencing platforms to provide dynamic backdrops, collaboration tools, and presentation features across web, desktop, mobile, and cloud services. The app includes an online broadcast editor to control presentations during conferences and helps teams collaborate to make virtual meetings more engaging and informative.

Unqork

Series C in 2020
Unqork Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a no-code enterprise application platform designed to assist organizations in developing, deploying, and managing complex custom software applications. Founded in 2016, Unqork's platform eliminates the need for coding, enabling users in sectors such as financial services, insurance, real estate, government, education, and healthcare to create high-quality applications more efficiently and at a lower cost than traditional methods. By streamlining the product sales process and enhancing customer experience, Unqork empowers large enterprises to quickly build and implement tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.

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.

RevComm

Series A in 2020
RevComm is a Tokyo-based provider of AI-enabled voice and cloud services that aims to transform business communications. The company develops MiiTel, an AI-powered cloud IP phone that visualizes telephone sales and supports real-time voice analysis, transcription, and meeting insights. By integrating artificial intelligence with voice analytics for sales and customer support, RevComm seeks to improve communication efficiency, sales performance, and customer service while promoting meaningful and productive interactions.

PrizePool

Seed Round in 2020
PrizePool is a mobile-based application software that enables its users to invest their money through smartphones. PrizePool believes the team's experience combined with the commitments to both guarantee monthly prizes and create a social, referral model sets PrizePool apart from others in the market.

MURAL

Series B in 2020
MURAL is a collaborative software company that empowers teams across various sectors by providing an innovative digital workspace. Its platform fosters effective collaboration, enabling users to share ideas and solve problems collectively.

Stepdays

Series A in 2020
Stepdays is a multifaceted company specializing in media management, content production, and consulting, alongside wholesale and retail operations. The company aims to enhance the overall efficiency of various industries through its innovative solutions. Additionally, Stepdays has developed a pet organizer platform specifically designed to improve the operational efficiency of animal hospitals. This platform addresses service issues beyond veterinary examinations by facilitating interactions between veterinarians, their staff, and pets. As a result, pet owners can feel more assured about the health and well-being of their animals. Through its diverse offerings, Stepdays seeks to contribute positively to the industry's development.

Digital Grid

Corporate Round in 2020
Founded in 2013, Digital Grid operates a platform facilitating retail electricity supply contracts, targeting non-electrified areas and off-grid communities, primarily in Africa. It offers fee-based charging services through local kiosks for electronic devices, along with rental rechargeable devices and leasing instruments such as solar panels and batteries.

hey Japan

Series E in 2020
Hey, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in the integration, planning, development, and management of e-commerce portals and businesses. The company aims to foster an economy driven by commitment, passion, and enjoyment. It supports the digital transformation of businesses by providing solutions for opening online shops, implementing point-of-sale cash registers, enabling cashless payment systems, and facilitating online reservation systems. Through its innovative approach, Hey, Inc. plays a significant role in enhancing the digital landscape for various enterprises in Japan.

Auth0

Series F in 2020
Auth0, Inc. is a cloud-based identity platform that specializes in providing authentication and authorization solutions for developers and security professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers a comprehensive suite of APIs and tools that streamline the process of user authentication across various applications and platforms. The platform supports single sign-on capabilities, allowing users to authenticate via multiple identity providers while enabling developers to customize the authentication pipeline. Auth0's services also include multi-factor authentication and passwordless login options, enhancing security and user experience. Additionally, the company offers Auth0 Signals, a set of threat intelligence tools designed to protect against identity attacks by leveraging information from the dark web. With a global presence that includes offices in London, Singapore, Buenos Aires, Sydney, and Tokyo, Auth0 serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises.

Truework

Series B in 2020
Truework is an API-enabled platform that streamlines income and employment verifications for banks, lenders, background check providers, and other stakeholders. The service automates the processing of income and employment requests, integrates with human resources and payroll systems as well as lending and housing markets, and puts individuals in control of their data. By consolidating verification workflows, Truework supports faster approvals and more accurate verification decisions. The company serves the financial services and fintech sectors and focuses on developer APIs to enable seamless integration into existing HR, payroll, lending, and compliance processes.

RevComm

Series A in 2020
RevComm is a Tokyo-based provider of AI-enabled voice and cloud services that aims to transform business communications. The company develops MiiTel, an AI-powered cloud IP phone that visualizes telephone sales and supports real-time voice analysis, transcription, and meeting insights. By integrating artificial intelligence with voice analytics for sales and customer support, RevComm seeks to improve communication efficiency, sales performance, and customer service while promoting meaningful and productive interactions.

BizteX

Series C in 2020
BizteX, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing cloud-based robotic process automation (RPA) solutions. The company offers its flagship service, BizteX Cobit, which utilizes artificial intelligence to automate routine tasks, allowing businesses to streamline operations and improve efficiency. By providing a digital robot that can perform repetitive functions with minimal human intervention, BizteX aims to enhance productivity and creativity within organizations. The software is designed to be user-friendly, enabling automation through a web browser, thus allowing businesses to focus their resources on more strategic activities.

LegalForce

Series B in 2020
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

Unqork

Series B in 2020
Unqork Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a no-code enterprise application platform designed to assist organizations in developing, deploying, and managing complex custom software applications. Founded in 2016, Unqork's platform eliminates the need for coding, enabling users in sectors such as financial services, insurance, real estate, government, education, and healthcare to create high-quality applications more efficiently and at a lower cost than traditional methods. By streamlining the product sales process and enhancing customer experience, Unqork empowers large enterprises to quickly build and implement tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.

Stockmark

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2015, Stockmark specializes in developing and operating business decision support services. It leverages artificial intelligence technology, particularly natural language processing, to extract user preferences, predict market trends, and facilitate efficient corporate culture transformation.

Ladder

Series C in 2020
Ladder is a digital life insurance company founded in 2015. It offers flexible term coverage up to $8M across all U.S. states, with an all-digital application process and real-time underwriting, aiming to make life insurance more accessible and affordable.

Flywheel

Series A in 2020
Flywheel Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to streamline data management. The platform collects and analyzes various types of data, including inventory, logistics, and delivery information, to facilitate informed decision-making related to advertising and site content. In addition to its core platform, Flywheel provides consulting services focused on data and product development across multiple sectors, including retail, distribution, media entertainment, transportation, manufacturing, and finance.

Hosty

Series E in 2020
Hosty Inc. is a company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that owns and operates a chain of unmanned hotels under the brand name Mizuka. Founded in 2015, Hosty focuses on providing affordable accommodation options for travelers through its compact hotel concept. Each hotel offers fully equipped accommodations with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to enjoy a convenient stay without the need for on-site staff. The company's innovative approach to hotel management emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness, catering to the growing demand for budget-friendly lodging solutions.

LegalOn Technologies

Series B in 2020
LegalOn Technologies offers AI-powered contract review software that helps legal teams review and negotiate contracts faster and more accurately. The platform combines artificial intelligence with attorney expertise to identify contract risks, generate precise redlines, and enforce organization-specific standards. It supports a range of contract operations, including search, storage, and comparison, and includes an AI assistant with answers to contract questions, available online and integrated with Microsoft Word. The solution is used by thousands of companies and firms worldwide and includes customizable playbooks that provide immediate, real-world value. Founded in 2017, LegalOn serves a global customer base and focuses on improving speed, risk management, and efficiency in contract workflows.

Sumutasu

Seed Round in 2019
Sumutasu Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, operates an online platform that facilitates swift buying and selling of residential properties. The company employs artificial intelligence technology to streamline transactions, offering direct purchase and sale services for real estate assets. Sumutasu's mission is to empower individuals with the freedom to make ideal housing choices.

Zenkigen

Series B in 2019
Zenkigen is a company focused on leveraging technology to create a society where individuals and organizations can fully realize their potential. It has developed a video interview platform called HARUTAKA, which facilitates recruitment interviews remotely at any time. The platform offers various features including question registration, live interviews, a chat facility, recruitment analysis, and candidate management. By utilizing these functionalities, Zenkigen aims to help companies reduce the time spent on recruitment processes and enhance the accuracy of candidate selection through data analysis and improved participation rates.

PeerStreet

Series C in 2019
PeerStreet is a platform for investing in real estate debt. The platform represents a two-sided marketplace that provides hassle-free access to an asset class that was previously inaccessible to individual investors and connects a vetted network of private lenders with diverse sources of capital to help fuel their growth and bring lending back to their local communities. PeerStreet was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Algolia

Series C in 2019
Algolia is a search‑as‑a‑service platform that enables companies to deliver fast, relevant digital experiences across web, mobile, and voice. Its API and tools allow developers and business teams to build and optimize search and discovery experiences that increase engagement, conversion rates, and revenue.

AI Medical Service

Series B in 2019
AI Medical Service Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on the development of artificial intelligence technologies aimed at enhancing endoscopic medical care. The company specializes in creating extensive training data to analyze endoscopic images, which assists endoscopists in diagnosing conditions within the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. By integrating the expertise of Japanese endoscopic specialists, AI Medical Service aims to support safe clinical practices while ensuring that the final diagnosis remains in the hands of medical professionals rather than the software. This innovative approach seeks to improve the efficiency and accuracy of endoscopic procedures worldwide.

Digital Grid

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2013, Digital Grid operates a platform facilitating retail electricity supply contracts, targeting non-electrified areas and off-grid communities, primarily in Africa. It offers fee-based charging services through local kiosks for electronic devices, along with rental rechargeable devices and leasing instruments such as solar panels and batteries.

DataRobot

Series E in 2019
DataRobot, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing an automated machine learning platform aimed at empowering enterprises to construct predictive models efficiently. Its offerings include DataRobot Cloud, a cloud-based platform for predictive analytics, and DataRobot MLOps, which facilitates the deployment, monitoring, and management of machine learning models across organizations. Additionally, DataRobot Enterprise provides features tailored for large organizations, such as flexible deployment options, governance, and comprehensive support. The company's solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including business analysts, data scientists, executives, and IT professionals across various sectors such as banking, healthcare, and manufacturing. Founded in 2012, DataRobot has expanded its operations internationally, with locations in London, Paris, Kyiv, Tokyo, and Singapore, and maintains a strategic partnership with Snowflake to enhance its offerings.

Ghelia

Series B in 2019
Ghelia Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing integrated artificial intelligence solutions for business operations. Founded in 2017, Ghelia focuses on making advanced deep learning technology accessible and practical for a wide range of users. The company offers a comprehensive AI platform that includes both hardware, such as its Deep Station deep learning system, and software, like Deep Analyzer, which facilitates algorithm development and data evaluation. Ghelia aims to create a symbiotic relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, enhancing business processes and improving efficiency across various industries.

Solairo

Series A in 2019
Solairo, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and offering an integrated fashion coordinate application and e-commerce portal known as "PRIMODE." The company focuses on enhancing the online shopping experience through its customer service solutions, which include an AI-powered chat management platform. This platform features an automatic response system that engages with customers via chat and analyzes chat log data to provide insights into customer behavior. By leveraging these capabilities, Solairo aims to improve purchasing rates and increase the lifetime value of customers for businesses utilizing its services.

SmartHR

Series C in 2019
SmartHR, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based human resources management software. Founded in 2013, SmartHR provides a comprehensive platform designed to automate procedures related to social insurance and employment insurance. The software enables users to fill out online forms and generate digital versions of essential documents such as pension and employment insurance paperwork, which can be submitted electronically. By offering a suite of technology-enabled solutions for employee management, talent management, and overall HR administration, SmartHR caters to a wide range of businesses, from large enterprises to small and medium-sized enterprises. Through its innovative approach, SmartHR aims to streamline HR processes and enhance employee productivity.

MeetsMore

Series A in 2019
MeetsMore Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in developing software to facilitate connections between local businesses and clients seeking various services. Founded in 2017, the company offers an automation platform designed for customer acquisition and quotation processing. Its platform enables users to request quotes for services such as photography, party planning, and event management by answering a series of questions. This system allows service providers to propose tailored quotes and engage in real-time communication with potential clients, enhancing the matchmaking process for face-to-face services.

Amadeus Code

Series A in 2019
Amadeus Code, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence-powered music composition. Founded in November 2017, it offers a music generation platform that enables users to create and edit music in real-time. The application allows users to generate chord changes, basslines, and beats tailored to their preferences while providing access to a library of popular tracks. This platform facilitates collaboration among composers, allowing them to share their creations and co-author songs across multiple environments, enhancing the music creation process.

Auth0

Series E in 2019
Auth0, Inc. is a cloud-based identity platform that specializes in providing authentication and authorization solutions for developers and security professionals. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers a comprehensive suite of APIs and tools that streamline the process of user authentication across various applications and platforms. The platform supports single sign-on capabilities, allowing users to authenticate via multiple identity providers while enabling developers to customize the authentication pipeline. Auth0's services also include multi-factor authentication and passwordless login options, enhancing security and user experience. Additionally, the company offers Auth0 Signals, a set of threat intelligence tools designed to protect against identity attacks by leveraging information from the dark web. With a global presence that includes offices in London, Singapore, Buenos Aires, Sydney, and Tokyo, Auth0 serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises.

Adara

Series D in 2019
Adara is a company that provides an online audience targeting platform designed to enhance business planning through actionable insights. By leveraging proprietary data and audience segmentation, Adara offers travel brands and advertisers a comprehensive view of their audience. This enables them to personalize their offerings effectively, aligning with specific consumer buying habits. Through its predictive analytics capabilities, Adara helps brands improve consumer engagement and gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

Smiloops

Series D in 2019
Smiloops, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company focused on developing and operating information technology services, outsourcing solutions, and web consulting. The firm specializes in planning and implementing internet services and has created a chat-type job change recommendation application aimed at assisting professionals in finding new career opportunities. This platform allows users to efficiently search for jobs while providing expert guidance on career transitions, thereby facilitating easier job switching for its clients.

Enageed

Series A in 2019
Enageed Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing, developing, and selling educational content tailored for academic institutions and corporate training. Founded in 2012, Enageed offers a range of products including auxiliary teaching materials, such as textbooks and multimedia resources for high school students, as well as training and human resource development software for corporate clients. The company leverages advanced design and imaging technology to transform educational content into engaging formats, including games and videos, to enhance learning experiences and help students recognize and develop their potential.

Kong

Series C in 2019
Kong Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in API management. It operates an API marketplace, facilitating the distribution, monetization, and management of cloud-based services. Kong's key products include Kong, an open-source API management layer; Kong Enterprise Edition, a scalable microservices API platform; and Galileo, an analytics tool for API and microservice monitoring. Additionally, Kong offers API Documentation and Developer Portal, aiding developers in creating and managing API projects securely. The company serves a global client base comprising consumers, providers, developers, and IT teams, promoting productivity, security, and performance in API development.

Stepdays

Seed Round in 2019
Stepdays is a multifaceted company specializing in media management, content production, and consulting, alongside wholesale and retail operations. The company aims to enhance the overall efficiency of various industries through its innovative solutions. Additionally, Stepdays has developed a pet organizer platform specifically designed to improve the operational efficiency of animal hospitals. This platform addresses service issues beyond veterinary examinations by facilitating interactions between veterinarians, their staff, and pets. As a result, pet owners can feel more assured about the health and well-being of their animals. Through its diverse offerings, Stepdays seeks to contribute positively to the industry's development.

Intertrust Technologies

Series B in 2019
Intertrust Technologies Corporation is a software company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in trusted computing products and services. Founded in 1990, the company offers a range of solutions that enable businesses to manage distributed data and devices securely. Its key products include ExpressPlay DRM, which facilitates content delivery across various platforms while ensuring security; ExpressPlay XCA, a security-as-a-service solution for broadcasters; Kiora, an entertainment platform for high-quality local WiFi streaming; and whiteCryption, an application security suite designed to protect software and IoT devices. Intertrust also provides Seacert for secure identity provisioning and Planet OS for access to environmental data. The company serves a diverse clientele across multiple industries, including mobile, consumer electronics, energy, automotive, healthcare, and finance. Additionally, Intertrust is recognized for its contributions to digital rights management and holds numerous patents essential to security and privacy management in digital environments.
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