WiL

WiL, or World Innovation Lab, is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2013, with offices in Palo Alto, California, and Tokyo, Japan. The firm focuses on bridging the gap between startups and corporations in the United States and Asia, particularly Japan. WiL invests in a diverse range of sectors, including fintech, insurtech, automation, cybersecurity, health tech, and sustainability, targeting seed-stage to later-stage companies. By establishing corporate partnerships, WiL helps U.S. and European startups scale globally while supporting Japanese startups in their innovation and globalization efforts. The firm also collaborates with corporate investors to enhance their innovation capabilities through new business creation and partnerships with leading startups. WiL’s notable investments include companies that have successfully exited to public markets, demonstrating its commitment to fostering growth in key innovation hubs.

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

Past deals in Tokyo

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.

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.

Caddi

Series C in 2023
Caddi, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on providing innovative solutions for the manufacturing sector. The company operates an online ordering platform that facilitates the management of order placements for industrial products. This platform utilizes an automatic estimation system powered by a proprietary costing algorithm to connect custom-made processed products with processing plants, ensuring the optimal factory is identified for each order. Caddi's offerings include both goods and software, aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency through procurement intelligence. By leveraging AI-driven data, Caddi helps businesses minimize procurement expenses, improve quality, cost, and delivery (QCD), and expand operational capacity.

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.

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.

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, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on providing innovative solutions for the manufacturing sector. The company operates an online ordering platform that facilitates the management of order placements for industrial products. This platform utilizes an automatic estimation system powered by a proprietary costing algorithm to connect custom-made processed products with processing plants, ensuring the optimal factory is identified for each order. Caddi's offerings include both goods and software, aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency through procurement intelligence. By leveraging AI-driven data, Caddi helps businesses minimize procurement expenses, improve quality, cost, and delivery (QCD), and expand operational capacity.

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.

Stockmark

Venture Round in 2021
Stockmark Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing and operating business decision support services through the use of text mining and artificial intelligence technology. The company focuses on creating enterprise software that enhances corporate culture transformation and accelerates business creation activities. Its services include data mining, user preference extraction, and high-precision prediction and proposal capabilities. By leveraging natural language processing, Stockmark enables clients to efficiently assess market conditions and internal management, facilitating informed decision-making and effective strategy development.

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.

Digital Grid

Corporate Round in 2020
Digital Grid Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on providing electricity solutions to non-electrification areas and off-grid communities across Africa. The company operates a fee-based electricity credit system, utilizing kiosks operated by shop owners to offer charging services for various electronic devices, including phones and lanterns. Digital Grid also provides rental rechargeable devices such as LED lanterns, portable radios, and mobile chargers, catering to the needs of local users. Additionally, the company offers leasing options for equipment like solar panels and batteries, which are managed through a smartphone application. By facilitating direct transactions between electricity generators and consumers, Digital Grid aims to eliminate energy constraints and enhance access to power in underserved regions.

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.

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.

Stockmark

Series A in 2020
Stockmark Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing and operating business decision support services through the use of text mining and artificial intelligence technology. The company focuses on creating enterprise software that enhances corporate culture transformation and accelerates business creation activities. Its services include data mining, user preference extraction, and high-precision prediction and proposal capabilities. By leveraging natural language processing, Stockmark enables clients to efficiently assess market conditions and internal management, facilitating informed decision-making and effective strategy development.

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.

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.

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
Digital Grid Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on providing electricity solutions to non-electrification areas and off-grid communities across Africa. The company operates a fee-based electricity credit system, utilizing kiosks operated by shop owners to offer charging services for various electronic devices, including phones and lanterns. Digital Grid also provides rental rechargeable devices such as LED lanterns, portable radios, and mobile chargers, catering to the needs of local users. Additionally, the company offers leasing options for equipment like solar panels and batteries, which are managed through a smartphone application. By facilitating direct transactions between electricity generators and consumers, Digital Grid aims to eliminate energy constraints and enhance access to power in underserved regions.

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.

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.

Caddi

Series A in 2018
Caddi, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on providing innovative solutions for the manufacturing sector. The company operates an online ordering platform that facilitates the management of order placements for industrial products. This platform utilizes an automatic estimation system powered by a proprietary costing algorithm to connect custom-made processed products with processing plants, ensuring the optimal factory is identified for each order. Caddi's offerings include both goods and software, aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency through procurement intelligence. By leveraging AI-driven data, Caddi helps businesses minimize procurement expenses, improve quality, cost, and delivery (QCD), and expand operational capacity.

Open8

Series B in 2018
Open8 Inc is a Tokyo-based content technology company founded on April 10, 2015. It specializes in providing marketing services through smart devices and offers a suite of solutions including software as a service (SaaS), application programming interfaces (API), and machine learning as a service (MLaaS). Open8 has developed a video editing cloud platform designed to simplify the creation of video content for businesses, allowing users to produce promotional videos without the need for specialized knowledge. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform enables the efficient generation and distribution of various video materials across multiple platforms, helping businesses reduce costs and enhance their marketing efforts.

BizteX

Series B in 2018
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.

hey Japan

Series D in 2018
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.

Ghelia

Series A in 2018
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.

Auth0

Series D in 2018
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.

Ghelia

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Coincheck

Venture Round in 2017
Coincheck, Inc. is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2012. The company specializes in the buying and selling of various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. In addition to its trading platform, Coincheck offers payment and lending services for Bitcoin, catering to both individual and retail clients. The company also develops software to facilitate cryptocurrency trading, enhancing user experience and access to digital assets. As of April 2018, Coincheck operates as a subsidiary of Monex Group, Inc., further solidifying its presence in the Japanese cryptocurrency market.

Xtreme-D

Series A in 2017
XTREME-D, originally established as XTREME-Design Inc., is a Tokyo-based company renowned for its expertise in technical computing within the cloud environment. Founded by Naoki Shibata in February 2015, the company specializes in developing and offering XTREME-DNA, a cloud-based service that provides virtual supercomputing on demand. This innovative platform aims to reduce costs and simplify the process of building high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, enabling users to set up these systems in just 10 minutes. By leveraging machine learning, XTREME-D's platform optimizes system utilization through dynamic configuration monitoring, making it easier for software companies to design computer systems efficiently and cost-effectively.

Toreta

Series D in 2016
Toreta, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a mobile application for restaurant reservation management. The application automates the recording of reservation conversations with customers and generates customer ledgers based on this information. It allows restaurants to accept reservations online at any time, enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its core reservation system, Toreta has expanded its services to include mobile order capabilities and an AI-based reservation reception service, enabling users to check table availability at participating restaurants.

SmartHR

Series A in 2016
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.

Retty

Series D in 2016
Retty Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2010, operates a gourmet platform named Retty. This platform specializes in providing information about restaurants across Japan, with a focus on user-generated reviews and recommendations. It facilitates users to search for dining options based on store details and offers a social aspect by allowing individuals to share their restaurant experiences or plans with friends, making decision-making easier.

SORACOM

Series B in 2016
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.

Toreta

Series C in 2015
Toreta, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a mobile application for restaurant reservation management. The application automates the recording of reservation conversations with customers and generates customer ledgers based on this information. It allows restaurants to accept reservations online at any time, enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its core reservation system, Toreta has expanded its services to include mobile order capabilities and an AI-based reservation reception service, enabling users to check table availability at participating restaurants.

SORACOM

Series A in 2015
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.

Raksul

Series C in 2015
Raksul Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive printing services in Japan. Founded in 2009, Raksul offers a wide range of printed products, including flyers, business cards, pamphlets, posters, New Year’s cards, and various promotional materials. The company operates as a B2B platform, facilitating a streamlined connection between small and medium-sized enterprises and existing players in the printing, logistics, and advertising industries. By leveraging a sharing economy model, Raksul enables customers to access excess capacities from these industries at competitive prices, thereby simplifying traditional value chains and promoting efficiency.

Locondo

Series C in 2014
Locondo is a Japanese e-commerce company, established in 2010 and based in Tokyo, specializing in the sale of shoes and fashion apparel through its mail-order website. The platform offers a diverse selection of products, including footwear, bags, and clothing for both men and women. In addition to its core e-commerce operations, Locondo focuses on developing logistical infrastructure and information technology solutions to enhance its service offerings. The company aims to integrate its online and physical store experiences, leveraging the assets gathered from its e-commerce site to create a comprehensive omni-channel platform for customers and brands.

Toreta

Series B in 2014
Toreta, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a mobile application for restaurant reservation management. The application automates the recording of reservation conversations with customers and generates customer ledgers based on this information. It allows restaurants to accept reservations online at any time, enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its core reservation system, Toreta has expanded its services to include mobile order capabilities and an AI-based reservation reception service, enabling users to check table availability at participating restaurants.

Raksul

Series B in 2014
Raksul Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive printing services in Japan. Founded in 2009, Raksul offers a wide range of printed products, including flyers, business cards, pamphlets, posters, New Year’s cards, and various promotional materials. The company operates as a B2B platform, facilitating a streamlined connection between small and medium-sized enterprises and existing players in the printing, logistics, and advertising industries. By leveraging a sharing economy model, Raksul enables customers to access excess capacities from these industries at competitive prices, thereby simplifying traditional value chains and promoting efficiency.

TriFort

Series A in 2014
TriFort, Inc. is a Japanese publisher and developer of mobile video games, primarily targeting Android and iOS platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company focuses on creating engaging smartphone applications and collaborates with other publishers to develop games from the planning stages through to completion. TriFort also operates a social gaming platform that provides cloud-based gaming services, allowing users to enjoy games while interacting with their social media applications. As of October 2018, TriFort operates as a subsidiary of UNITED, Inc.
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