Wil LLC

World Innovation Lab (WiL) is a US & Japan-based VC with capital from governments and leading global corporations in Japan and throughout Asia - including Sony, Suzuki, NTT, KDDI, 7-Eleven & others. WiL invests in companies that are ready to scale and enter new markets. The firm helps US startups expand to Japan and Asia, and Japanese startups expand worldwide. Recent direct company investments include Algolia, Asana, Automation Anywhere, Auth0, DataRobot, Kong, Mercari, MURAL, TransferWise, and Unqork. In addition to direct investment, WiL invests in exceptional venture funds - both established and emerging. WiL also works with its corporate investors on evolving their own innovation capabilities through new business creation, partnerships with leading startups, and organizational culture change. WiL acts as the bridge between startups and corporates across key innovation hubs around the globe in driving growth - starting with Japan and the US.

Todd Grover

Principal

Aki -Chen Jiang

Investor and Partner

Arata Kokaji

Investor

Aki Koto

Partner

Masaya Kubota

Partner

Masataka Matsumoto

General Partner

Kazuhiko Muraoka

Investor

Toshimichi Namba

Partner

Koki Nishimura

Investor

Tak Onishi

Partner

Steve Pretre

Partner

Tsune Shirota

Partner

127 past transactions

Josys

Series A in 2022
Josys is an IT device and SaaS integrated management service that automates analog operations in corporate IT, reduces operational costs, and improves security levels.

LegalForce

Series D in 2022
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

R-Zero

Series C in 2022
R-Zero Systems, Inc. manufactures, designs, and develops hospital-grade disinfection devices for businesses. Its products include R-Zero Arc, a UV-C surface and air disinfection solution that destroys pathogens for dynamic environments. It offers its solutions for enterprises, shops, restaurants, schools and hotels. R-Zero Systems, Inc. was formerly known as Guardian UV, Inc. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Aiven

Series D in 2022
Aiven Ltd is a company that hosts and manages open-source database and messaging systems on multiple cloud platforms for business clients worldwide. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Aiven offers a range of products, including PostgreSQL for SQL cloud database services, Redis for NoSQL hosting, and InfluxDB for time series data. The company's portfolio also includes Grafana for customizable dashboards, Elasticsearch for document and full-text search, Kafka for real-time data streaming, and Cassandra for managed distributed NoSQL databases. With offices in Helsinki, Boston, Berlin, and Sydney, Aiven aims to provide integrated solutions that allow developers to focus on their applications without the burden of managing software infrastructure.

Voxel

Series A in 2022
Voxel uses computer vision and AI to enable security cameras to automatically identify hazards and high-risk activities in real-time, keeping people safe and driving operational efficiencies. Our technology targets the key drivers for workers’ compensation, general liability, and property costs while providing full site visibility.

Curebase

Series B in 2022
Curebase is a software company that specializes in digital solutions for clinical trials, aiming to transform how medical providers manage these studies. Established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that streamlines various aspects of clinical trial execution, including participant eligibility, enrollment, education, and consent. By automating manual processes and facilitating trial distribution to clinics, Curebase significantly reduces recruitment times and overall costs associated with conducting clinical trials. Its services cater to medical device, biotech, and digital health startups, providing sponsors with essential data access to monitor trial progress effectively.

Sumutasu

Series B in 2022
Sumutasu, Inc. develops and sells residential properties in Japan. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

AI Medical Service

Series C in 2022
AI Medical Service is a start-up company that develops artificial intelligence that brings together the wisdom of Japanese endoscopic specialists and contributes to the development of endoscopic medical care worldwide.

Next Web Capital

Venture Round in 2022
Next Web Capital support entrepreneurs starting their business in the new ecosystem based on cryptos and blockchain. Next Web Capitalrm provides mentoring by its founders and other members, sharing their experience in addition to offering financial support by actively participating in the DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) and other ecosystems.

Bokksu

Series A in 2022
Bokksu Inc. is a subscription-based service that specializes in delivering assortments of authentic Japanese snacks, candies, and tea pairings. Founded in 2015 and based in Carlstadt, New Jersey, the company partners directly with local snack makers across Japan to provide customers with not only gourmet treats but also the cultural stories behind them. This approach not only enhances the customer experience but also sustains and empowers local communities by promoting their traditional crafts. Bokksu serves a diverse market, catering to customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and India, offering a unique way to explore Japanese culture through culinary delights.

Aiven

Series C in 2021
Aiven Ltd is a company that hosts and manages open-source database and messaging systems on multiple cloud platforms for business clients worldwide. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Aiven offers a range of products, including PostgreSQL for SQL cloud database services, Redis for NoSQL hosting, and InfluxDB for time series data. The company's portfolio also includes Grafana for customizable dashboards, Elasticsearch for document and full-text search, Kafka for real-time data streaming, and Cassandra for managed distributed NoSQL databases. With offices in Helsinki, Boston, Berlin, and Sydney, Aiven aims to provide integrated solutions that allow developers to focus on their applications without the burden of managing software infrastructure.

Autify

Series A in 2021
Autify, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Founded in 2016, its platform monitors user interface changes and automatically updates test scenarios in response to these changes, streamlining the quality assurance process. By leveraging AI, Autify assists teams in delivering high-quality software products efficiently and effectively, enabling faster release cycles and improved product performance.

CADDi

Series B in 2021
Caddi, Inc. provides technology solutions to the manufacturing sector in Japan. It engages in management of order placement. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Algolia

Series D in 2021
Algolia SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API, enabling websites and mobile applications to enhance user engagement and boost conversions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia's platform allows developers to create custom search engines that deliver fast and relevant digital experiences. The company's distributed search network synchronizes data globally and efficiently routes user queries to servers, serving clients across various sectors, including e-commerce and media. Algolia's services empower businesses to optimize search and discovery experiences, ultimately driving increased online engagement and revenue. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.

mmhmm

Series B in 2021
Mmhmm is a developer of a virtual camera application used to help make creative use of background during video conferencing calls. Its application integrates into the user's video calling applications and adds backdrops, allows users to team-up with their remote partners and give presentations together, and enables customers to make their virtual meetings more interesting and informative. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

R-Zero

Series B in 2021
R-Zero Systems, Inc. manufactures, designs, and develops hospital-grade disinfection devices for businesses. Its products include R-Zero Arc, a UV-C surface and air disinfection solution that destroys pathogens for dynamic environments. It offers its solutions for enterprises, shops, restaurants, schools and hotels. R-Zero Systems, Inc. was formerly known as Guardian UV, Inc. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California.

SORACOM

Venture Round in 2021
SORACOM is a company that provides IoT (Internet of Things) platform of data communication by delivering scalable and elastic cloud technologies running on Amazon Web Services (AWS), which makes IoT solution providers/developers to efficiently deliver and extend their services, and also allow the flexibility and customization to fit the various needs of IoT services. With SORACOM, the data communication of IoT / M2M device become more secure and ensure reliable data transfer by supporting many devices and custom protocols. It also provides reduced time-to-market for M2M/IoT services, while significantly reducing the cost of delivering such services, and extend the business by paying as you grow cost structures. SORACOM Air is a service that provides data communication for IoT devices SIM "Air SIM". Users can change the settings from Web console (user console) or by API control, and monitor the data traffic, as well as manage the configuration of data communication of IoT devices centrally. Air SIM provides connectivity for LTE/3G mobile data communication as MVNO, and supports wide coverage area required for IoT and secure communication achieved through a closed network using LTE/3G. SORACOM Beam is a service that offloaded data from IoT devices to cloud with a high encryption load and connection destination setting without directly setting to large devices onsite, that can be controlled from a remote location on cloud. It also has a benefit to manage the data securely without going through the Internet, if the cloud data storage of IoT devices is located in AWS. SORACOM officially launched its service on the 30th of September 2015, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

PrizePool

Series A in 2021
PrizePool is a mobile-based application software that enables its users to invest their money though 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, formerly known as KeepTruckin, Inc., is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in fleet management software and electronic logbook applications for mobile devices. Founded in 2013, Motive offers a comprehensive fleet management system designed for dispatchers, drivers, fleet managers, and owner-operators. Its solutions enable dispatchers and fleet managers to audit driver logs, track locations, and relay load information to drivers. The application allows drivers to send and record their driving logs, conduct vehicle inspections, and communicate with back-office personnel to enhance hours-of-service compliance and safeguard their CSA scores. Motive's electronic logging device (ELD) is recognized as one of the most user-friendly and affordable systems available. Trusted by over 400,000 drivers and 13,000 fleets, Motive aims to improve the efficiency and profitability of the trucking industry through innovative technology. The company has received backing from prominent investors, including Google Ventures and Index Ventures.

Sendbird

Series C in 2021
At SendBird, they are building the most scalable and powerful chat API in the world. They have customers from over 150 countries around the world serving a truly wide-range of use cases across communities, marketplaces, on-demand services, games, and live-video streaming.

Aiven

Series C in 2021
Aiven Ltd is a company that hosts and manages open-source database and messaging systems on multiple cloud platforms for business clients worldwide. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Aiven offers a range of products, including PostgreSQL for SQL cloud database services, Redis for NoSQL hosting, and InfluxDB for time series data. The company's portfolio also includes Grafana for customizable dashboards, Elasticsearch for document and full-text search, Kafka for real-time data streaming, and Cassandra for managed distributed NoSQL databases. With offices in Helsinki, Boston, Berlin, and Sydney, Aiven aims to provide integrated solutions that allow developers to focus on their applications without the burden of managing software infrastructure.

LegalForce

Series C in 2021
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Aisera

Series C in 2020
AISERA is an information technology company that offers solutions for IT, HR, customer service, facilities, and cloud operations of companies, businesses, and organizations. It specializes in artificial intelligence, NLP, and NLU. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Gorgias

Series B in 2020
Gorgias Inc. is an e-commerce platform established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in enhancing customer service for brands. The company offers a multi-channel helpdesk that integrates with e-commerce merchants, enabling them to manage customer support from a centralized location. Gorgias connects various business applications and communication channels, providing support agents with a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Additionally, it utilizes machine learning to automate responses to common customer inquiries, thereby maximizing productivity and efficiency in customer service operations.

mmhmm

Series A in 2020
Mmhmm is a developer of a virtual camera application used to help make creative use of background during video conferencing calls. Its application integrates into the user's video calling applications and adds backdrops, allows users to team-up with their remote partners and give presentations together, and enables customers to make their virtual meetings more interesting and informative. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Unqork

Series C in 2020
Unqork Inc. operates a no-code enterprise software platform that enables financial and insurance companies to digitize their client lifecycle. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Unqork provides a visual application platform that allows large enterprises to create and manage complex custom software without the need for coding. The platform enhances the product sales process and improves customer experience, enabling organizations to develop applications more quickly, with higher quality, and at lower costs compared to traditional methods. Unqork serves various sectors, including insurance, financial services, real estate, government, education, and healthcare.

RevComm

Series A in 2020
RevComm Inc. offers AI, voice, and cloud software database development services. It offers MiiTel, an AI-equipped cloud IP phone that visualizes telephone sales. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

PrizePool

Seed Round in 2020
PrizePool is a mobile-based application software that enables its users to invest their money though 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 digital workspace for visual collaboration. Our platform and services enable innovative teams to think and collaborate visually to solve important problems. People benefit from MURAL’s speed and ease of use in creating diagrams, which are popular in design thinking and agile methodologies, as well as tools to facilitate more impactful meetings and workshops. Global enterprises including IBM, USAA, E-Trade, Intuit, SAP, Atlassian, Autodesk and GitHub have embraced visual collaboration to align their teams, plan in real-time, speed up decision making, reduce travel costs and accelerate a culture of innovation. MURAL’s certified enterprise-class cloud-based infrastructure connects 40 percent of Fortune 100 global enterprises, drawing the support of leading investors from Radian Capital, Gradient Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst and others. MURAL is headquartered in San Francisco and employs over 100 people working remotely across six time zones around the world, including office hubs in Buenos Aires and Europe. Learn more at Mural.co.

stepdays

Series A in 2020
stepdays Inc. operates an online platform that connects veterinary hospitals and owners. It provides Pet Notebook, a platform that allows the veterinary specialists to inspect pets. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DIGITAL GRID

Corporate Round in 2020
Digital Grid Inc. operates in the electricity retail sector, focusing on non-electrified and off-grid communities in Africa. The company has developed a fee-based electricity credit system that allows kiosk owners to provide charging services for various electronic devices, including phones and lanterns. Additionally, Digital Grid offers rental options for rechargeable devices such as LED lanterns, portable radios, and tablet PCs, as well as leasing solutions for equipment like photovoltaic panels and batteries. The company's innovative approach aims to improve access to electricity in underserved areas, enhancing the quality of life for local populations. Founded in 2013, Digital Grid is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

hey, Inc.

Series E in 2020
hey, Inc. integrates, plans, develops, and manages e-commerce portals and businesses. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Auth0

Series F in 2020
Auth0, Inc. is a cloud-based identity platform designed for developers and security professionals. The company offers Auth0, a comprehensive solution that includes APIs and tools to streamline the authentication and authorization processes for applications and APIs. Auth0 facilitates single sign-on across various platforms and identity providers, allowing users to integrate authentication with minimal coding. Additionally, it provides features for customizing the authentication pipeline and managing user databases effectively. The platform supports integration with various identity providers, including Active Directory and SAML, and allows users to manage profiles and monitor login activities. Auth0 also offers Auth0 Signals, a suite of threat intelligence tools aimed at protecting customers from identity-related attacks by leveraging data from the dark web. Established in 2013, Auth0 is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with offices in key international locations, serving a diverse clientele that includes both large enterprises and startups.

Truework

Series B in 2020
Truework is a platform for employment and income verification that puts consumers in control of their personal data. The system digitizes the verification process for HR departments, banks, and others, to make it fast and secure for employees to get verified when applying for a loan, jobs, or apartment rental. Truework’s network of over 40,000 lenders, and background check companies, and other verifiers completes thousands of employment and income verifications every day. The employer network includes nearly 100 enterprise companies and more than 20,000 small businesses across all industries, from healthcare to technology, including The College Board, The Real Real, Oscar Health, The Motley Fool, and Tuft & Needle.

RevComm

Series A in 2020
RevComm Inc. offers AI, voice, and cloud software database development services. It offers MiiTel, an AI-equipped cloud IP phone that visualizes telephone sales. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

BizteX

Series C in 2020
BizteX is a software robotics company that uses cloud Robotic Process Automation to automate routine operations. The company develops SaaS services centered on cloud RPA and expand it globally to contribute to the creation of creativity for many people. The company's service called, BizteX cobit, is a digital robot that performs a one-click substitute for humans by instructing routine work. BizteX was founded in July 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

LegalForce

Series B in 2020
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Unqork

Series B in 2020
Unqork Inc. operates a no-code enterprise software platform that enables financial and insurance companies to digitize their client lifecycle. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Unqork provides a visual application platform that allows large enterprises to create and manage complex custom software without the need for coding. The platform enhances the product sales process and improves customer experience, enabling organizations to develop applications more quickly, with higher quality, and at lower costs compared to traditional methods. Unqork serves various sectors, including insurance, financial services, real estate, government, education, and healthcare.

Stockmark

Series A in 2020
StockMark is an AI venture from the University of Tokyo that provides business decision support with text mining and AI. We are developing businesses such as the web news distribution service "Anews", sales "Asales", and AI-related business consulting business "AI Alchemist".

Ladder

Series C in 2020
Ladder Financial Inc. operates an online platform that provides term life insurance services in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers instant, fully underwritten life insurance policies with competitive pricing and transparency, featuring no hidden fees. Ladder's model allows customers to adjust or cancel their coverage at any time, addressing the significant life insurance gap affecting underinsured families and communities. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a direct-to-consumer approach, Ladder aims to make life insurance more accessible and fair for its clients.

FLYWHEEL Inc.

Series A in 2020
FLYWHEEL Inc. develops an artificial intelligence-based platform that streamlines data. Its platform collects data such as inventory, logistics, and delivery data and enables the company to make a decision from the advertisement and site content. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Hosty Inc.

Series E in 2020
Hosty Inc. owns, operates, and manages a chain of unmanned hotel under the brand name Mizuka. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Fukuoka, Japan.

Sumutasu

Seed Round in 2019
Sumutasu, Inc. develops and sells residential properties in Japan. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

zenkigen

Series B in 2019
zenkigen is a company which is Contribute to the creation of a society where people and companies can fully embody through technology.We will introduce our business, including the web interview / video interview platform HARUTAKA.

PeerStreet

Series C in 2019
PeerStreet is the leading 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 SAS is a Search-as-a-Service company that provides a hosted search API, enabling websites and mobile applications to enhance user engagement and boost conversions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Paris, France, with an additional office in San Francisco, Algolia's platform allows developers to create custom search engines that deliver fast and relevant digital experiences. The company's distributed search network synchronizes data globally and efficiently routes user queries to servers, serving clients across various sectors, including e-commerce and media. Algolia's services empower businesses to optimize search and discovery experiences, ultimately driving increased online engagement and revenue. As of May 2020, Algolia operates as a subsidiary of Akio SAS.

AI Medical Service

Series B in 2019
AI Medical Service is a start-up company that develops artificial intelligence that brings together the wisdom of Japanese endoscopic specialists and contributes to the development of endoscopic medical care worldwide.

DIGITAL GRID

Seed Round in 2019
Digital Grid Inc. operates in the electricity retail sector, focusing on non-electrified and off-grid communities in Africa. The company has developed a fee-based electricity credit system that allows kiosk owners to provide charging services for various electronic devices, including phones and lanterns. Additionally, Digital Grid offers rental options for rechargeable devices such as LED lanterns, portable radios, and tablet PCs, as well as leasing solutions for equipment like photovoltaic panels and batteries. The company's innovative approach aims to improve access to electricity in underserved areas, enhancing the quality of life for local populations. Founded in 2013, Digital Grid is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

DataRobot

Series E in 2019
DataRobot, Inc. develops an automated machine learning platform designed to help enterprises build predictive models efficiently. The company's offerings include DataRobot Cloud, a predictive analytics platform available on-site or via the cloud, and DataRobot MLOps, which focuses on the deployment, monitoring, and management of machine learning models within organizations. Additionally, DataRobot Enterprise provides features such as flexible deployment, governance, and support, along with packages aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence projects and education services. The platform is suitable for a diverse range of professionals, including business analysts, data scientists, and IT specialists across various industries like banking, healthcare, and marketing. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, DataRobot also maintains operations in several international locations, including London, Paris, Kyiv, Tokyo, and Singapore. The company has established strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings in the competitive AI landscape.

GHELIA

Series B in 2019
Ghelia Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing integrated AI solutions for business operations. The company offers innovative products such as Deep Station, a deep learning hardware, and Deep Analyzer, a software designed for advanced learning applications. Ghelia's mission is to make deep learning technology accessible and user-friendly, enabling a wide range of users to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence in their daily lives and work environments. By creating a comprehensive AI platform that encompasses both operating systems and hardware, Ghelia aims to facilitate the adoption of AI across various sectors.

SOLAIRO

Series A in 2019
SOLAIRO, INC. develops and offers fashion coordinate application and e-commerce portal under the name "PRIMODE". The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

SmartHR

Series C in 2019
SmartHR, Inc. develops SmartHR, a cloud-based software to automate the procedure of social insurance and employment insurance. It was formerly known as KUFU, Inc. The company was founded on January 23, 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

MeetsMore

Series A in 2019
MeetsMore Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2017. The company specializes in developing software that facilitates connections between local businesses and clients seeking various services. Its platform primarily focuses on matching professionals who offer face-to-face services, such as photography, party planning, and event management, with users in need of these services. Through its innovative approach, MeetsMore aims to streamline the process of finding and engaging with local service providers.

Amadeus Code

Series A in 2019
Amadeus Code, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-powered music-composing application. Founded in November 2017 by Jun Inoue, Gyo Kitagawa, and Taishi Fukuyama, the platform enables users to create customized music by generating chord changes, basslines, and beats according to their preferences. Additionally, Amadeus Code offers a library of tracks, enhancing the songwriting experience for its users.

Auth0

Series E in 2019
Auth0, Inc. is a cloud-based identity platform designed for developers and security professionals. The company offers Auth0, a comprehensive solution that includes APIs and tools to streamline the authentication and authorization processes for applications and APIs. Auth0 facilitates single sign-on across various platforms and identity providers, allowing users to integrate authentication with minimal coding. Additionally, it provides features for customizing the authentication pipeline and managing user databases effectively. The platform supports integration with various identity providers, including Active Directory and SAML, and allows users to manage profiles and monitor login activities. Auth0 also offers Auth0 Signals, a suite of threat intelligence tools aimed at protecting customers from identity-related attacks by leveraging data from the dark web. Established in 2013, Auth0 is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with offices in key international locations, serving a diverse clientele that includes both large enterprises and startups.

ADARA

Series D in 2019
Adara, the global leader in permissioned data and verified identity, combines the power of global data consortiums to inform its 1 billion digital identities with over 22 billion data elements across 130 countries and serving Global 2,000 customers. Whether informing digital marketing, programmatic advertising, search, identity and verification, or stopping fraud, Adara provides you with more customers, less friction, and better outcomes. For more information, visit us at www.ADARA.com.

Smiloops

Series D in 2019
Smiloops, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development and operation of IT services, outsourcing solutions, and web consulting. The company focuses on planning and creating Internet services, catering to various business needs in the digital landscape. Through its comprehensive offerings, Smiloops aims to enhance operational efficiency and provide tailored support to clients seeking to optimize their online presence.

Enageed

Series A in 2019
Enageed Co., Ltd. is an education platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on designing, developing, and selling educational content for both academic institutions and corporate training. Founded in 2012, the company provides auxiliary teaching materials, including books and sample videos, tailored for middle and high school students. Additionally, Enageed offers training and human resource development software tools for corporate clients. Utilizing advanced design and imaging technology, the platform transforms educational content into engaging formats such as games and videos, facilitating better understanding and skill enhancement for learners.

Kong

Series C in 2019
Kong is a cloud connectivity company that specializes in managing APIs and microservices. It is known for its popular open-source API Gateway and offers advanced solutions through its enterprise product, Kong Enterprise. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent venture capital firms and notable individuals, including those from the technology sector. By providing tools for developers and businesses, Kong facilitates seamless communication and integration between various software applications, helping organizations enhance their digital infrastructure.

stepdays

Seed Round in 2019
stepdays Inc. operates an online platform that connects veterinary hospitals and owners. It provides Pet Notebook, a platform that allows the veterinary specialists to inspect pets. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Intertrust

Series B in 2019
Intertrust Technologies is a software company providing trusted computing products and services to leading global corporations–from mobile, consumer electronics and IoT manufacturers, to service providers and enterprise software platform companies. These products include the world’s leading digital rights management (DRM), software tamper resistance, and technologies to enable private data exchanges for various verticals including energy, entertainment, retail/marketing, automotive, fintech, and IoT. Intertrust is committed to open standards, and is one of the founders of Marlin DRM. Marlin is the Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution for YouView in the UK, Italy's TivuNet and many IPTV services in Japan. Intertrust's ExpressPlay solution is rapidly growing in China and other regions, and Intertrust's Seacert subsidiary is the world's leading digital certificate authority for Marlin. Founded in 1990 by inventor-entrepreneur Victor Shear, Intertrust is based in Silicon Valley, with regional offices in London and Beijing. The Company has a legacy of invention, and its fundamental contributions in the areas of computer security and digital trust are globally recognized. Intertrust holds hundreds of patents that are key to DRM and the security, trust, and privacy management components of operating systems, trusted mobile code and networked operating environments, web services, and cloud computing.

ClearMotion

Series D in 2019
ClearMotion, Inc., an automotive technology company, develops a suspension system that makes automotive systems that use a combination of hardware and software to anticipate, absorb, and counteract shocks and vibrations that cars pick up from the road. It specializes in suspension technology, road surface mapping, and active seating motion control aspects. ClearMotion, Inc. was formerly known as Levant Power Corporation and changed its name to ClearMotion, Inc. in January 2017. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Billerica, Massachusetts with an operation in Nuneaton, United Kingdom.

CADDi

Series A in 2018
Caddi, Inc. provides technology solutions to the manufacturing sector in Japan. It engages in management of order placement. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Asana

Series E in 2018
Asana, Inc. is a software company that operates a work management platform designed for individuals, team leads, and executives. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Asana provides a software-as-a-service solution that facilitates efficient work execution and enhances employee engagement. The platform allows users to connect their tasks to the broader organizational mission, enabling teams to effectively manage projects ranging from small assignments to large strategic initiatives. Originally named Smiley Abstractions, Inc., the company rebranded to Asana, Inc. in July 2009, reflecting its focus on productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

Open8

Series B in 2018
Open8 Inc, founded in April 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in marketing services through smart devices. The company has developed a video editing cloud platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enable businesses to create promotional video content without requiring specialized knowledge. This platform facilitates the easy production and distribution of videos across various channels, making it accessible and cost-effective for users. In addition to its core offerings, Open8 plans to launch a native video advertising scheme on popular Japanese portal sites, @Cosme and Women Excite, enhancing its presence in the digital marketing landscape.

BizteX

Series B in 2018
BizteX is a software robotics company that uses cloud Robotic Process Automation to automate routine operations. The company develops SaaS services centered on cloud RPA and expand it globally to contribute to the creation of creativity for many people. The company's service called, BizteX cobit, is a digital robot that performs a one-click substitute for humans by instructing routine work. BizteX was founded in July 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Automation Anywhere

Series A in 2018
Automation Anywhere, Inc. specializes in business process automation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates RPA, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics, allowing organizations to automate complex, repetitive tasks through software bots. Its offerings include Automation Anywhere Enterprise for IT and business process automation, as well as various tools for testing and process documentation. The company supports a wide range of clients across industries, having deployed over 1.8 million bots for more than 4,000 customers globally. Automation Anywhere, founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, operates in over 40 countries and collaborates with a network of approximately 2,000 partners to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experiences.

hey, Inc.

Series D in 2018
hey, Inc. integrates, plans, develops, and manages e-commerce portals and businesses. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

GHELIA

Series A in 2018
Ghelia Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing integrated AI solutions for business operations. The company offers innovative products such as Deep Station, a deep learning hardware, and Deep Analyzer, a software designed for advanced learning applications. Ghelia's mission is to make deep learning technology accessible and user-friendly, enabling a wide range of users to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence in their daily lives and work environments. By creating a comprehensive AI platform that encompasses both operating systems and hardware, Ghelia aims to facilitate the adoption of AI across various sectors.

Auth0

Series D in 2018
Auth0, Inc. is a cloud-based identity platform designed for developers and security professionals. The company offers Auth0, a comprehensive solution that includes APIs and tools to streamline the authentication and authorization processes for applications and APIs. Auth0 facilitates single sign-on across various platforms and identity providers, allowing users to integrate authentication with minimal coding. Additionally, it provides features for customizing the authentication pipeline and managing user databases effectively. The platform supports integration with various identity providers, including Active Directory and SAML, and allows users to manage profiles and monitor login activities. Auth0 also offers Auth0 Signals, a suite of threat intelligence tools aimed at protecting customers from identity-related attacks by leveraging data from the dark web. Established in 2013, Auth0 is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with offices in key international locations, serving a diverse clientele that includes both large enterprises and startups.

Doctor On Demand

Series C in 2018
Doctor On Demand is a video telemedicine company, offering on-demand and scheduled visits with US-licensed healthcare providers via any smartphone, tablet, or computer. It focuses on providing solutions for employers, health plans, retail clinics, and health systems. With solutions for employers, health plans, retail clinics, and health systems, Doctor On Demand is redefining the industry with top-rated customer experience, highest clinical standards, and implementation and customer success directors, as well as 24/7 customer support. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

PeerStreet

Series B in 2018
PeerStreet is the leading 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.

zenkigen

Series A in 2018
zenkigen is a company which is Contribute to the creation of a society where people and companies can fully embody through technology.We will introduce our business, including the web interview / video interview platform HARUTAKA.

LiveArts

Seed Round in 2018
LiveArts is a EC site planning and management company.

Every

Series C in 2017
Movie Media Business ,Talent Management Business ,Advertisement Business.

Caster

Series B in 2017
Caster is a provides various services for remote workers and those who are trying to change their working style.

GHELIA

Seed Round in 2017
Ghelia Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing integrated AI solutions for business operations. The company offers innovative products such as Deep Station, a deep learning hardware, and Deep Analyzer, a software designed for advanced learning applications. Ghelia's mission is to make deep learning technology accessible and user-friendly, enabling a wide range of users to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence in their daily lives and work environments. By creating a comprehensive AI platform that encompasses both operating systems and hardware, Ghelia aims to facilitate the adoption of AI across various sectors.

Coincheck

Venture Round in 2017
Coincheck, Inc. operates a bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange in Japan. The company engages in buying and selling of bitcoins and cryptocurrencies such as, Ethereum and Ripple. It also provides payment and lending services of bitcoins. The company develops software for trading of bitcoins. Coincheck, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. As of April 16, 2018, Coincheck, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Monex Group, Inc.

Wise

Series E in 2017
Wise is a company that specializes in international money transfer services, facilitating easy and low-cost transactions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, Wise offers a core money transfer product and a borderless account designed for expats, freelancers, and travelers, which currently holds over £2 billion in deposits. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to track their transfers and initiate new transactions conveniently. With additional offices in Tallinn and New York, Wise aims to simplify the process of sending money abroad swiftly and affordably.

XTREME-D Inc.

Series A in 2017
XTREME-D, formerly known as XTREME-Design Inc., is well-known in Japan for architecting technical computing in the cloud. The award-winning company develops and sells XTREME-DNA, a cloud-based, virtual, supercomputing-on-demand service. XTREME-DNA was launched to cut costs and make it easy to build HPC clusters in just in 10 minutes. XTREME DEISIGN Inc. was founded in February 2015 by Naoki Shibata. And it is based in Tokyo.

Cloud Ace Co., Ltd.

Series A in 2017
Cloud Ace Co., Ltd. is a provider of total support services and consulting for google cloud platform.

Digital Shadows

Series C in 2017
Digital Shadows Ltd. is a cyber threat intelligence company that specializes in protecting organizations from data loss and targeted cyber attacks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, with an office in Dallas, the company offers a suite of services designed to identify and mitigate digital risks. Its key products include Data SearchLight, which detects data loss and leaked information; Threat SearchLight, which monitors hostile groups to provide insights on potential attacks; and Brand Protect, which alerts organizations to damaging online mentions of their brands. Additionally, VIP Protect focuses on personal security threats, while the company also maintains a certified register of ethical security testers. Digital Shadows serves a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and national security, helping clients discover sensitive data exposure across various platforms. The company has established a strategic partnership with Lockpath, Inc., enhancing its capabilities in digital risk management.

Pring

Corporate Round in 2017
pring Inc. is engage in developing and providing the app for smart phone called pring.

Birdeye

Series B in 2017
Birdeye Inc. develops a business reputation and customer experience platform. Its platform reimagines how customer feedback is used to acquire and retain connected customers. The company’s platform allows businesses to see what their customers are saying across various channels, such as review sites, social media, NPS surveys, and support cases; and converts in-moment feedback into swift corrective actions to auto-promote business’ positive reputation across search engines, social media, and review sites. It serves businesses ranging from SMBs to global F1000 brands and digital agencies. Birdeye Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.

Ambie

Seed Round in 2017
Ambie is a mobile accessories company specializing in innovative open-ear headphones that promote a dual listening experience. The company's flagship product, the Ambie Sound Earcuffs, is designed to allow users to enjoy music while remaining aware of their surroundings, making it suitable for various environments. This unique ear-cuff design permits individuals to listen to music without blocking their ears, enabling them to hear important sounds such as traffic, announcements, and conversations. Launched in April 2018, the Ambie Sound Earcuffs were introduced to the Japanese market and have garnered attention for their fashionable design, available in a range of colors, and their adaptability to different ear shapes. Ambie's mission is to enhance daily life with music, providing a seamless auditory experience that blends entertainment and situational awareness.

Groovenauts

Series A in 2017
Groovenauts is a company based in Fukuoka-shi, Japan, founded in 2011, that focuses on making technology accessible to a wider audience. It specializes in providing game cloud service solutions, particularly through its Tengine Framework, which effectively manages resources in distributed environments and controls various job functions. By leveraging innovative technology, Groovenauts aims to simplify and enhance the gaming experience for users.

ClearMotion

Series C in 2017
ClearMotion, Inc., an automotive technology company, develops a suspension system that makes automotive systems that use a combination of hardware and software to anticipate, absorb, and counteract shocks and vibrations that cars pick up from the road. It specializes in suspension technology, road surface mapping, and active seating motion control aspects. ClearMotion, Inc. was formerly known as Levant Power Corporation and changed its name to ClearMotion, Inc. in January 2017. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Billerica, Massachusetts with an operation in Nuneaton, United Kingdom.

ClearMotion

Series C in 2017
ClearMotion, Inc., an automotive technology company, develops a suspension system that makes automotive systems that use a combination of hardware and software to anticipate, absorb, and counteract shocks and vibrations that cars pick up from the road. It specializes in suspension technology, road surface mapping, and active seating motion control aspects. ClearMotion, Inc. was formerly known as Levant Power Corporation and changed its name to ClearMotion, Inc. in January 2017. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Billerica, Massachusetts with an operation in Nuneaton, United Kingdom.

Laxus Technologies

Series B in 2017
Laxus Technologies is an E-Commerce start up.

Skydrop

Series A in 2017
Flirtey provides drone delivery service of retail and e-commerce items to consumer homes. It is driven by a mission to improve lifestyles by making delivery instant for everyone. The company was the first to conduct an FAA-approved drone delivery in the U.S., the first to perform a fully autonomous drone delivery to a home and the first to launch a commercial drone delivery service. Flirtey was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.

Intertrust

Venture Round in 2016
Intertrust Technologies is a software company providing trusted computing products and services to leading global corporations–from mobile, consumer electronics and IoT manufacturers, to service providers and enterprise software platform companies. These products include the world’s leading digital rights management (DRM), software tamper resistance, and technologies to enable private data exchanges for various verticals including energy, entertainment, retail/marketing, automotive, fintech, and IoT. Intertrust is committed to open standards, and is one of the founders of Marlin DRM. Marlin is the Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution for YouView in the UK, Italy's TivuNet and many IPTV services in Japan. Intertrust's ExpressPlay solution is rapidly growing in China and other regions, and Intertrust's Seacert subsidiary is the world's leading digital certificate authority for Marlin. Founded in 1990 by inventor-entrepreneur Victor Shear, Intertrust is based in Silicon Valley, with regional offices in London and Beijing. The Company has a legacy of invention, and its fundamental contributions in the areas of computer security and digital trust are globally recognized. Intertrust holds hundreds of patents that are key to DRM and the security, trust, and privacy management components of operating systems, trusted mobile code and networked operating environments, web services, and cloud computing.

Survios

Series B in 2016
Survios is a virtual reality company that creates groundbreaking interactive content powered by cutting edge immersive technology. It is composed of a team of dreamers, makers, artists, thinkers, and gamers. It's focus is all about engaging games., immersive tech and unparalleled presence. Nathan Burba, James Iliff and Alexander Silkin launched Project Holodeck as an interdisciplinary effort at the University of Southern California’s Games program. From Project Holodeck they founded Survios, and continue to focus on virtual reality gaming and immersive technology.

Inagora

Series D in 2016
Inagora Inc. develops a cross-border e-commerce platform that offers services such as content creation, marketing, logistics, and settlement. The company’s mobile application Wando connects Japanese companies with overseas customers, helps in the cross-border settlement without currency risk, and provides cross border logistics. The company's online and mobile platform that sells Japanese-produced goods to a mainly Chinese customer base. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Minato, Japan.

JITSUBO

Venture Round in 2016
Jitsubo Co., Ltd. engages in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of peptides that modify amino acid sequence for the creation of physical, chemical, and pharmacological properties. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Koganei, Japan. As of December 26, 2014, Jitsubo Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Sosei Group Corporation.

Toreta

Series D in 2016
Toreta, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing applications for restaurant reservations. Founded in 2013, Toreta offers a mobile application that streamlines reservation management for restaurants in Japan. The application allows for automatic recording of reservation conversations with customers, generates customer ledgers based on reservation details, and enables online reservations 24/7. Accessible through iPads, Toreta's tools are designed to enhance the efficiency of restaurant operations and improve customer experience.

SmartHR

Series A in 2016
SmartHR, Inc. develops SmartHR, a cloud-based software to automate the procedure of social insurance and employment insurance. It was formerly known as KUFU, Inc. The company was founded on January 23, 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Retty

Series D in 2016
Retty Inc. operates a gourmet platform called Retty, which provides users with information and recommendations about restaurants in Japan. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, the platform allows users to share their dining experiences and discover new places to eat based on suggestions from friends and others with similar tastes. Retty aims to simplify the process of choosing restaurants, enhancing the dining experience through a social approach. The company is also developing mobile applications for iPhone and Android, making it more convenient for users to access restaurant information on the go.