YJ Capital

YJ Capital is a Corporate Venture Capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2012 as the investment arm of Z Holdings. The firm is dedicated to supporting globally minded entrepreneurs in building successful internet companies across various sectors and stages, with a focus on markets in Asia, the United States, and Israel. YJ Capital leverages its unique access to Yahoo Japan's operational experience and provides substantial support for market entry into Japan. The firm's structure allows it to prioritize the needs of its portfolio companies and make swift investment decisions. In April 2021, YJ Capital merged with LINE Ventures to create Z Venture Capital, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the venture capital landscape.

Kohei Okubo

Principal

Past deals in Tokyo

Lean Body

Venture Round in 2020
LEAN BODY provides a mobile app for online fitness training. The company provides online fitness training videos for devices that connect to the Internet, such as smartphones, computers, and tablets. The company allows consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the internet and serve customers.

Brhino

Venture Round in 2020
Brhino provides planning, development, and management of web services. The company's product, Monokabu, is a site where people can buy and sell sneakers and things like stock. Brhino is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Asoview

Series D in 2020
Asoview is an online booking website that provides booking services for tour, activities and attractions/experiences.

Cocon

Venture Round in 2020
Cocon, Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in cyber security services. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as Panda Graphics, Inc., the company offers a range of solutions including a crowdsourcing platform for animation content production and voice work. Cocon provides motion production services and develops customized solutions for motion suit technology. In addition to these services, Cocon focuses on enhancing internet security for businesses by employing advanced technologies that protect data and improve security diagnostics across various sectors, including connected cars and industrial control systems. The company aims to enable businesses to operate efficiently while minimizing concerns related to information security.

Monokabu

Venture Round in 2020
Monokabu is a site where people can buy and sell new products at a price you decide. It specialises in sneakers.

AccordX

Seed Round in 2020
AccordX is a platform that allows individuals to open a virtual restaurant, prepare food at cloud kitchens and sell food by online delivery.

Visional

Venture Round in 2020
Visional is creating a company that promotes industrial digital transformation (DX). It works to solve problems in various fields that will arise in the future and to support Japan's productivity improvement.

Meetscare

Venture Round in 2020
Meetscare provides correct information and supports the self-awareness of all people involved in care. The company provides a wealth of information to ensure optimal care and create a mechanism for the realization. Users can make a telephone consultation and web diagnosis and search for free information using the system. Meetscare was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in Arakawa, Tokyo.

Okan

Venture Round in 2020
Okan Japan is a food and beverage service provider company. Their values include perspectives on life and family that people desire to cherish when balancing work and life. The goal of Okan Japan is to improve working people's quality of life and make sure that everyone who works is healthy and prosperous.

Xbit

Venture Round in 2020
X-bit offers a chatbot service that enables shop owners to gather availabilities from employees and create shift schedules.

Social Interior

Series B in 2020
Social Interior is a furniture design platform that specializes in subscription services for new furniture and home appliances. The company aims to promote a sustainable lifestyle by offering a diverse range of furniture for rent, including chairs, tables, sofas, and kitchen storage. Through its online platform, customers can conveniently book sustainable furniture for specific periods, aligning with the company's goal of fostering a recycling society that values long-lasting products. Social Interior's services cater to the growing demand for flexible and eco-friendly home furnishing options.

stand.fm

Seed Round in 2020
stand.fm is an audio distribution app that allows anyone, no matter where they are, to easily record and distribute audio. It also allows users to stream live, receive gifts, and broadcast in real-time while communicating with listeners. It is also possible to invite listeners as guests and work with a group of up to ten people.

Hey

Series E in 2020
Hey, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the integration, planning, development, and management of e-commerce portals and businesses. The company is committed to fostering a vibrant economy by facilitating the digitalization of commerce. It supports various aspects of online business operations, including the establishment of online shops, point-of-sale systems, cashless payment solutions, and online reservation systems. Hey, Inc. aims to empower businesses by enhancing their online presence and operational efficiency.

Tanp

Series C in 2020
Tanp is an e-commerce platform operated by Gracia Inc., which specializes in providing a diverse selection of gift-giving products for various occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, job celebrations, and weddings. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, Tanp aims to enhance the gift-giving experience, making it more enjoyable and memorable for customers. The platform caters to the needs of individuals seeking thoughtful and meaningful gifts, ensuring that special moments are celebrated with the perfect offerings.

Thecoo

Series A in 2020
THECOO, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in influencer marketing and fan community management. It provides a range of tools and applications for enterprise marketers, advertising agencies, and public relations planners under its iCON Suite brand. Key offerings include iCon CAST, which connects YouTubers with companies, RIPPLY, an influencer marketing platform, and fanicon, a membership-based application designed to support fan communities by facilitating direct engagement between icons and their fans. Additionally, THECOO plans promotional strategies for advertising firms and manages negotiations related to casting and direction. The company's focus on enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of influencer collaborations positions it as a valuable resource in the digital marketing landscape.

Thecoo

Series A in 2020
THECOO, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in influencer marketing and fan community management. It provides a range of tools and applications for enterprise marketers, advertising agencies, and public relations planners under its iCON Suite brand. Key offerings include iCon CAST, which connects YouTubers with companies, RIPPLY, an influencer marketing platform, and fanicon, a membership-based application designed to support fan communities by facilitating direct engagement between icons and their fans. Additionally, THECOO plans promotional strategies for advertising firms and manages negotiations related to casting and direction. The company's focus on enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of influencer collaborations positions it as a valuable resource in the digital marketing landscape.

LayerX

Venture Round in 2020
LayerX which promotes the digitization of business processes utilizing technologies such as blockchain technology.

SUTELURA

Venture Round in 2020
SUTELURA is a women healthcare company. They offer a network of customers, corporations, and medical institutions. They provide women with pregnancy and infertility services. For inquiries, their address is available on their website.

WHITE PLUS

Venture Round in 2020
White plus is a lifestyle company that offers innovative home services, including online cleaning and laundry solutions.

bellFace

Venture Round in 2020
bellFace is an InsideSales System specialized targetted for Business to business sales customer support.No log in, no installation required. No matter where you are, it connects in 5 seconds becacuse it operates in the browser (patented). The audio system is connected through the telephone lines, there is no interruption like with Web meeting systems. bellFace which is specific to sales, comes with document sharing and script function, so your experience is just like face to face communication . It is also suited for inside sales.

Repro

Series C in 2020
Repro Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in mobile analytics solutions aimed at helping businesses convert and retain mobile users. Founded in 2014, Repro provides a platform that delivers insights into user behavior through detailed analytics and play-by-play videos. The company offers comprehensive application growth support, assisting clients in strategy planning, development, and in-app messaging to enhance conversion rates. By utilizing real-time data streaming and analytics, Repro enables businesses to optimize user communications across various channels, including push notifications, applications, websites, and email. This approach helps clients foster lasting customer relationships and create personalized, engaging experiences for their users.

AccordX

Venture Round in 2019
AccordX is a platform that allows individuals to open a virtual restaurant, prepare food at cloud kitchens and sell food by online delivery.

Shippio

Series A in 2019
Shippio is a service that enables a wide range of collective international logistics arrangements and management solutions via web.The platform features full-service export and import solutions for various international transportation needs; a special dashboard designated for import and export business, shipment, cost analysis, and invoice management; and documentation support.

1ne studio

Seed Round in 2019
1ne studio is a startup that supports creators who want to work as a professional. It aims to empower creators, hoping to help them focus more on great creativity without having to spend hours on promotion, preparing a portfolio. Its product is called "foriio" whereas it is the portfolio platform for great creators. “foriio” is a portfolio creation service that anyone can easily create a simple and easy to see portfolio page.” With the concept of “portfolio to all creators, efficient matching of the creators, the place of appeal is limited to breaking the current situation. In June 2019, the company raised approximately 50 million yen from several companies and investors, including the East Ventures. Matching companies seeking creators and creators with various demands, such as influencers, liver, video Contents, VR, VTB, etc. It will evolve as a platform. It was founded on December 15, 2017, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

maricuru

Venture Round in 2019
maricuru is Creating a sustainable future together with customers, partners and society.

Yappli

Series C in 2019
Yappli is a Tokyo-based B2B SaaS software company that provides an online platform to easily build, manage, and analyze enterprise-grade native mobile applications without the need for coding skills. The company is on a T2D3 growth path with notable clients such as The North Face, GYAO, Azul by Moussy, and Cartoon Network. Yappli is changing the app development industry through its innovative and creative solutions. The online platform allows users to construct a UI from scratch and maintain full control over the way the app looks and feels. Along with giving the user full control, Yappli has numerous API relations and external services to further reinforce the app experience. Yappli is a neutral platform for app development and management, so the users will have full ownership in terms of the account and app management. These features along with a dedicated support team can help companies effortlessly design the perfect app, all without coding knowledge. Notable Awards: 5th place in CLOUD TOP10 Forbes Japan 2020; 7th place at Deloitte Fast 50 Japan 2018; 2nd place at SLUSH ASIA in 2015; Won AWS award at Tech in Asia Tokyo 2015

IMCF

Venture Round in 2019
IMCF is a brand incubation company focused on supporting fashion designers by providing essential financial, marketing, and promotional assistance. Its primary goal is to create an environment where designers can concentrate on their creative work while IMCF manages all other operational tasks. By investing in emerging designers, IMCF fosters new value creation and guides entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into successful brands. The company also emphasizes a collaborative approach, acting as a unified business partner to tackle challenges alongside the designers. Through its support, IMCF enables designers to acquire knowledge of the business and marketing processes, ultimately streamlining the launch of their brands and minimizing associated costs and time.

Mirrativ

Venture Round in 2019
Mirrativ Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in mobile game streaming services. Its application allows users to live-stream content directly from their smartphones and tablets, enabling real-time sharing of gameplay experiences. The platform incorporates user interaction features similar to those of established live-streaming services, allowing viewers to comment and show appreciation for streams. Although current broadcasts are not saved for later viewing, the application facilitates seamless communication among users through texting and sharing of videos during streams. In addition to gaming, Mirrativ is also focused on developing a game distribution platform and exploring innovative advertising solutions within the live gaming space.

Meily

Venture Round in 2019
Meily is Creating a base for the minds of people who struggle with appearance.

Shippio

Venture Round in 2018
Shippio is a service that enables a wide range of collective international logistics arrangements and management solutions via web.The platform features full-service export and import solutions for various international transportation needs; a special dashboard designated for import and export business, shipment, cost analysis, and invoice management; and documentation support.

Crowd Credit

Series D in 2018
Crowdcredit is cross-border marketplace lending platform operator. We provide risk capital to individuals and SMEs in financial deficit countries while we offer attractive lending opportunities to investors in financial surplus countries. Currently, we are providing Japanese personal and SMEs investors with opportunities to lend to individuals and SMEs in Peru, Cameroon, Estonia, Finland, Spain and in Italy. In 2016, Crowdcredit is aiming to start raising funds and also to start lending in Asian region outside of Japan.

Cocon

Venture Round in 2018
Cocon, Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in cyber security services. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as Panda Graphics, Inc., the company offers a range of solutions including a crowdsourcing platform for animation content production and voice work. Cocon provides motion production services and develops customized solutions for motion suit technology. In addition to these services, Cocon focuses on enhancing internet security for businesses by employing advanced technologies that protect data and improve security diagnostics across various sectors, including connected cars and industrial control systems. The company aims to enable businesses to operate efficiently while minimizing concerns related to information security.

Lang-8

Venture Round in 2018
Lang-8 is a language exchange website Native speakers will help you correct journal entries in the language that you're learning, and you can do the same to help them out as well. If you're learning another language, whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced, there is no better way than interacting with native speakers of the language that you're learning. Here's how Lang-8 works. 1) Write Journal Entries in the Language that You're Learning: Lang-8 makes it easy to write entries, reviews, and more in the language that you're learning. It's a great way to get better quickly. 2) Native Speakers Correct Your Entries: Whenever you write something new, native speakers come in and correct your entries. Corrections are easy to see and understand so you can learn as much as possible. 3) Help Others: The Lang-8 community is super-friendly. Come join us and see for yourself! More than 70 languages are available in Lang-8. We have users from 180 Countries.

bellFace

Series A in 2018
bellFace is an InsideSales System specialized targetted for Business to business sales customer support.No log in, no installation required. No matter where you are, it connects in 5 seconds becacuse it operates in the browser (patented). The audio system is connected through the telephone lines, there is no interruption like with Web meeting systems. bellFace which is specific to sales, comes with document sharing and script function, so your experience is just like face to face communication . It is also suited for inside sales.

Okan

Venture Round in 2018
Okan is a food service provider specializing in the delivery of Japanese deli foods for both corporations and individual consumers. The company aims to enhance the quality of life for working individuals by offering a meal delivery platform that provides nutritious and healthy food options. Okan's services include a stored meal program that allows employees to receive meals that can be refrigerated for up to one month, promoting convenience while ensuring access to quality nutrition. By focusing on the well-being of workers, Okan seeks to create a balance between work and life, ultimately fostering a healthier and more prosperous workforce.

Virtusize

Venture Round in 2018
Virtusize AB offers a virtual fitting solution designed to assist online retailers in Europe and Asia by visually demonstrating the size and fit of clothing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Berlin and Tokyo, the company provides a two-dimensional garment comparison tool. This tool allows online shoppers to measure a favorite item by tagging a previously purchased garment, enabling them to compare the fit of items and make informed purchases. Virtusize's platform addresses a major challenge in online clothing sales—fit-related returns—by enhancing the shopping experience and promoting higher sales. The company collaborates with a growing number of prominent global brands, including Uniqlo, New Balance, and Kate Spade, among others.

InstaVR

Venture Round in 2018
InstaVR is a global VR platform that promotes the use of Virtual Reality in business. It is used by 50,000 businesses around the world, including US government agencies.

Panair

Series D in 2018
Panair is an energy tech company that offers a cloud-based core system, Panair Cloud to drive digital transformation in the energy sector.

Akerun

Venture Round in 2018
Akerun a developing and offering smart lock app which is developed by Photosynth .Akerun Pro, a smart lock for businesses, has been introduced by 2,500 companies since its launch in July 2016. In particular, industries which handle personal information such as recruiting, finance, and social work, in addition to companies with multiple offices, and coworking spaces have adopted it.

Retty

Venture Round in 2018
Retty is a social gourmet site where you can share the restaurants you have been to or want to go to with your friends. Choosing where you want to eat will become much easier with Retty! The iPhone and Android apps are coming soon. You'll be able to use Retty on the go on your smartphone.

Photosynth

Venture Round in 2018
Photosynth is an information technology company that designs and operates cloud based entrance and exit management systems.

Thecoo

Venture Round in 2018
THECOO, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in influencer marketing and fan community management. It provides a range of tools and applications for enterprise marketers, advertising agencies, and public relations planners under its iCON Suite brand. Key offerings include iCon CAST, which connects YouTubers with companies, RIPPLY, an influencer marketing platform, and fanicon, a membership-based application designed to support fan communities by facilitating direct engagement between icons and their fans. Additionally, THECOO plans promotional strategies for advertising firms and manages negotiations related to casting and direction. The company's focus on enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of influencer collaborations positions it as a valuable resource in the digital marketing landscape.

MFS

Venture Round in 2018
MFS is an online mortgage service. No need to search for, apply for, or negotiate with a financial institution. The media has also attracted much attention and has been featured in major media such as the NHK, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and the Yomiuri Shimbun.

Crafter

Seed Round in 2018
Crafter is now a member of Monex Group! Crafter provides Crew, a team collaboration tool powered by GPT-3 and CraftChat. CraftChat is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in enterprises to automate acquiring leads and providing best customer experience in your absence.We remove the trouble of spending lots of money on online marketing and make better conversions. If you are using CraftChat, users don’t have to visit the website, it comes to you on your social media advertisements. CraftChat delivers more solid targeting based on social media activity and profiles.

Dely

Venture Round in 2018
Dely is running Japan's best cooking video service, Kurashiru. It strives every day to make services that impact the world. Kurashiru helps many people per day. It introduces a variety of tasty food recipes that color the dining table with cooking videos. Tens of millions of people watch and listen to the monthly recipe service in Japan.

Skrum

Seed Round in 2018
Skrum offers system development and business support, partnering with clients from planning to post-launch to ensure ongoing growth.

Candee

Series B in 2017
Candee is a production company that provides advertising, video editing, branding, content, PR, and digital marketing services.

Joyz

Series A in 2017
Joyz provides a cloud application for learning practical english that responds to a range of learning needs such as english conversation for each situation and reference materials for certified textbooks used in compulsory education. The company's contact modes are by phone and at its physical address.

Yappli

Series B in 2017
Yappli is a Tokyo-based B2B SaaS software company that provides an online platform to easily build, manage, and analyze enterprise-grade native mobile applications without the need for coding skills. The company is on a T2D3 growth path with notable clients such as The North Face, GYAO, Azul by Moussy, and Cartoon Network. Yappli is changing the app development industry through its innovative and creative solutions. The online platform allows users to construct a UI from scratch and maintain full control over the way the app looks and feels. Along with giving the user full control, Yappli has numerous API relations and external services to further reinforce the app experience. Yappli is a neutral platform for app development and management, so the users will have full ownership in terms of the account and app management. These features along with a dedicated support team can help companies effortlessly design the perfect app, all without coding knowledge. Notable Awards: 5th place in CLOUD TOP10 Forbes Japan 2020; 7th place at Deloitte Fast 50 Japan 2018; 2nd place at SLUSH ASIA in 2015; Won AWS award at Tech in Asia Tokyo 2015

Spectee

Series B in 2017
Spectee is an online news agency that specializes in curating and publishing real-time user-generated content (UGC) videos from social media. The company employs its patented artificial intelligence technology to efficiently analyze and organize news content, allowing for rapid access to the latest videos related to events ranging from natural disasters to lifestyle and entertainment. Its platform serves as a cloud-based service that enhances news delivery, ensuring users remain informed about significant happenings. Spectee also focuses on verifying and acquiring licenses for content, which it provides to broadcasters and publishers, thereby facilitating seamless access to real-time news. Additionally, the company collaborates with partners to further develop its service offerings in the news industry.

Panair

Series C in 2017
Panair is an energy tech company that offers a cloud-based core system, Panair Cloud to drive digital transformation in the energy sector.

Waaq

Venture Round in 2017
Waaq is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to automate scheduling adjustments and coordination. The company's software, known as Waaq Assistant, streamlines the process of scheduling and confirming business meetings, thereby reducing the time required for these tasks. By automating interactions with trading partners and recruitment candidates, Waaq enhances overall operational efficiency for organizations, allowing them to save time and focus on core business activities.

Circle-in

Seed Round in 2017
Circlein is a provider of cloud-based global transportation management software. Circle-in provides web forwarding service named “shippio”. They make the positive contribution to the trading world.

Shippio

Venture Round in 2017
Shippio is a service that enables a wide range of collective international logistics arrangements and management solutions via web.The platform features full-service export and import solutions for various international transportation needs; a special dashboard designated for import and export business, shipment, cost analysis, and invoice management; and documentation support.

ZeroOne

Venture Round in 2017
Founder Z is providing a place for businesses with minority thinking and a way of life through business development. In response to the population decline problem, FounderZ provides automation that compensates for the decrease in the working population and products that can maximize LTV due to the decrease in the consumption population. FounderZ also provides UX that bridges the digital divide created by the preceding process, increases contact points with the digital economy, and contributes to profits.

Sider

Series A in 2017
Sider is a developer and provider of code review tool intended to analyze and identify non-standard codes, security flaws, and bugs.The company's product helps engineering teams maximize productivity by automatically analyzing every pull request against custom per-project rulesets, as well as general best practices, enabling users to improve productivity while reducing the total time spent on product development.

Dely

Venture Round in 2017
Dely is running Japan's best cooking video service, Kurashiru. It strives every day to make services that impact the world. Kurashiru helps many people per day. It introduces a variety of tasty food recipes that color the dining table with cooking videos. Tens of millions of people watch and listen to the monthly recipe service in Japan.

Panair

Series B in 2017
Panair is an energy tech company that offers a cloud-based core system, Panair Cloud to drive digital transformation in the energy sector.

Candee

Series A in 2016
Candee is a production company that provides advertising, video editing, branding, content, PR, and digital marketing services.

Dely

Venture Round in 2016
Dely is running Japan's best cooking video service, Kurashiru. It strives every day to make services that impact the world. Kurashiru helps many people per day. It introduces a variety of tasty food recipes that color the dining table with cooking videos. Tens of millions of people watch and listen to the monthly recipe service in Japan.

Crafter

Seed Round in 2016
Crafter is now a member of Monex Group! Crafter provides Crew, a team collaboration tool powered by GPT-3 and CraftChat. CraftChat is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in enterprises to automate acquiring leads and providing best customer experience in your absence.We remove the trouble of spending lots of money on online marketing and make better conversions. If you are using CraftChat, users don’t have to visit the website, it comes to you on your social media advertisements. CraftChat delivers more solid targeting based on social media activity and profiles.

Shippio

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Shippio is a service that enables a wide range of collective international logistics arrangements and management solutions via web.The platform features full-service export and import solutions for various international transportation needs; a special dashboard designated for import and export business, shipment, cost analysis, and invoice management; and documentation support.

Intimate Merger

Venture Round in 2016
Intimate Merger offers a data platform called "IM-DMP" to help businesses handle data consumption problems fast and efficiently. The company encourages digital transformation by providing and constructing IM-DMPs, data utilization consulting, and other services that make use of around 470 million audience data and advanced analysis technology.

User Local

Venture Round in 2016
User local is a software firm that uses data analysis and AI technologies to develop data analysis tools, AI chatbot and more.

BizReach

Series A in 2016
Launch pad for a wide array of HR Tech services, which has focused on revolutionizing the world’s second largest Japanese HR services industry thru technology enabled business models. BizReach: Japan's premier online career networking service, which has transformed the Japanese business community in allowing career-driven executives to freely share and directly connect with talent-seeking employers and recruiters.Often referred to as the “LinkedIn of Japan” in the HR industry, the service has allowed over half a million executives to explore their career options by sharing their resume information in a closed online database shared amongst only employers and recruiters. The service has disrupted the executive search (recruitment) market by becoming a cloud-based talent sourcing platform for employers to recruit and hire business executives directly. CareerTrek: The service was built on the needs of BizReach clients (employers) wanting to recruit and hire “young” professionals (20s and early 30s) more efficiently thru direct sourcing methods. Hence, the service is branded and targeted to become an online career networking service connecting young professional jobseekers and employers. Together with BizReach, the 2 cloud-based talent sourcing platforms deliver similar results to what Linkedin delivers to enterprise clients outside of Japan. An added feature of CareerTrek due to its focus on a younger audience is its recommendation engine, which supports jobseekers in not only proactively finding jobs that they think fit them, but being introduced to positions that other similar users find interesting. Stanby: Stanby is a job search engine, which aggregates job postings from hundreds of third-party job sites. This “Google for Jobs” service enables jobseekers to search from over 4 million jobs posted online from all over the country in just one search. Stanby ATS is a service provided to employers, and is a cloud-based applicant tracking system for employers, and is free to use. Employers can create job postings, source applicants and track applicants, together functioning as a central platform for all recruitment efforts. Stanby thrives to bring every job opening to the online world, and become the largest original source of hiring information.

Sider

Seed Round in 2016
Sider is a developer and provider of code review tool intended to analyze and identify non-standard codes, security flaws, and bugs.The company's product helps engineering teams maximize productivity by automatically analyzing every pull request against custom per-project rulesets, as well as general best practices, enabling users to improve productivity while reducing the total time spent on product development.

Future Standard

Venture Round in 2016
Future Standard is a software company that specializes in video analysis technology, focusing on image processing from cameras to data acquisition. The firm offers a cloud-based platform that utilizes computer vision technologies and middleware, allowing clients to tailor video analysis solutions according to their specific requirements and budget. Through its innovative approach, Future Standard aims to enhance the capabilities of video data processing for various applications.

Hitokuse

Venture Round in 2015
Hitokuse Inc. is a technology driven company who challenges various business fields. They command HTML5 or big data analytics to provide forefront products. Their members have the impressive skills and overwhelming abilities necessary for the development into new fields.

MONEY DESIGN

Venture Round in 2015
MONEY DESIGN Co., Ltd. is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in asset management and investment advisory services. Founded in 2013, the company provides automated investment management solutions aimed at simplifying the investment process for clients. By leveraging technology, MONEY DESIGN offers tailored investment strategies and advice to help individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals.

Money Design

Seed Round in 2015
Money Design provides Financial planning business Real estate leasing, brokerage of real estate, management business Life insurance and fire insurance soliciting agency business Financial product sales agency business Other related business related to the above

Okan

Venture Round in 2015
Okan Japan is a food and beverage service provider company. Their values include perspectives on life and family that people desire to cherish when balancing work and life. The goal of Okan Japan is to improve working people's quality of life and make sure that everyone who works is healthy and prosperous.

Hacobu

Seed Round in 2015
Hacobu operates a digital logistics platform that aims to optimize the entire supply chain by leveraging logistics big data and IoT-based tools. The company's flagship solution, MOVO, serves as an integrated operation management system that connects carriers and shipping companies, facilitating an easy-to-use online mechanism for managing logistics. By providing tools designed to support shipping companies, Hacobu helps clients enhance operational efficiency and accumulate distribution data from various sources. This focus on data-driven optimization positions Hacobu as a key player in improving physical distribution systems across the logistics sector.

Photosynth

Series A in 2015
Photosynth is an information technology company that designs and operates cloud based entrance and exit management systems.

Yappli

Series A in 2015
Yappli is a Tokyo-based B2B SaaS software company that provides an online platform to easily build, manage, and analyze enterprise-grade native mobile applications without the need for coding skills. The company is on a T2D3 growth path with notable clients such as The North Face, GYAO, Azul by Moussy, and Cartoon Network. Yappli is changing the app development industry through its innovative and creative solutions. The online platform allows users to construct a UI from scratch and maintain full control over the way the app looks and feels. Along with giving the user full control, Yappli has numerous API relations and external services to further reinforce the app experience. Yappli is a neutral platform for app development and management, so the users will have full ownership in terms of the account and app management. These features along with a dedicated support team can help companies effortlessly design the perfect app, all without coding knowledge. Notable Awards: 5th place in CLOUD TOP10 Forbes Japan 2020; 7th place at Deloitte Fast 50 Japan 2018; 2nd place at SLUSH ASIA in 2015; Won AWS award at Tech in Asia Tokyo 2015

User Local

Venture Round in 2015
User local is a software firm that uses data analysis and AI technologies to develop data analysis tools, AI chatbot and more.

Asoview

Series A in 2015
Asoview is an online booking website that provides booking services for tour, activities and attractions/experiences.

MarketEnterprise

Corporate Round in 2015
MarketEnterprise Co Ltd operates as an online second-hand distributor, focusing on a consumer-to-business-to-consumer model. The company is involved in the net type reuse business, facilitating the buying and selling of merchandise directly through the Internet, bypassing traditional dealers. It manages approximately 40 online platforms dedicated to purchasing and operates around 29 specialized vertical media for sales. Additionally, MarketEnterprise utilizes major online marketplaces such as Yahoo Auction, Amazon, and Rakuten to reach consumers. The company has established reuse centers in ten locations across Japan, including Sapporo, Sendai, Saitama, Nishi Tokyo, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, and Fukuoka, enhancing its operational capacity and service reach.

WHITE PLUS

Series B in 2015
White plus is a lifestyle company that offers innovative home services, including online cleaning and laundry solutions.

Ietty

Series A in 2014
The Ietty platform seeks to link property agents with home-hunters. Unlike conventional estate agents - which expect users to enter numerous preference criteria each time - Ietty pulls information from a user's Facebook profile, which is linked to the platform. This allows agents to propose options based on criteria selected in advance. Users who then visit a property will receive a reward of JPY1,000.

MarketEnterprise

Venture Round in 2014
MarketEnterprise Co Ltd operates as an online second-hand distributor, focusing on a consumer-to-business-to-consumer model. The company is involved in the net type reuse business, facilitating the buying and selling of merchandise directly through the Internet, bypassing traditional dealers. It manages approximately 40 online platforms dedicated to purchasing and operates around 29 specialized vertical media for sales. Additionally, MarketEnterprise utilizes major online marketplaces such as Yahoo Auction, Amazon, and Rakuten to reach consumers. The company has established reuse centers in ten locations across Japan, including Sapporo, Sendai, Saitama, Nishi Tokyo, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, and Fukuoka, enhancing its operational capacity and service reach.

Uzabase

Series C in 2014
Uzabase operates as a provider of information infrastructure and databases, focusing on delivering comprehensive industrial and corporate information. The company is known for its flagship service, SPEEDA, which organizes and presents company and industry data, enhancing workplace management efficiency. Additionally, Uzabase offers NewsPicks, a platform that curates content to facilitate insightful discussions and decision-making in the Asian business landscape. With a dedicated team of specialized analysts, Uzabase aims to support professionals by offering tools that enable effective analysis and informed decision-making in various business activities.

Hachimenroppi

Venture Round in 2014
Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that specializes in supplying fresh seafood to Japanese restaurants and diners. Established in 2007 and rebranded in 2011, the company sources fish from markets and brokers, ensuring quality and freshness in its offerings. In addition to its core fish delivery service, Hachimenroppi operates an e-commerce platform that caters to the needs of restaurants by providing a variety of fresh and frozen foods, including marine products, fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, and noodles. The platform leverages technology to understand market demands, allowing for efficient and affordable delivery of high-quality ingredients to its customers.

SmileWorks

Series A in 2014
SmileWorks Inc. designs and develops cloud- and web-based application services for ministries. It was founded in 2003 and is based in Hirata, Shimane, Japan.

Aiming

Venture Round in 2014
Aiming Inc. is a Japanese company based in Tokyo that specializes in the development and production of online games for various platforms, including PCs, smartphones, and home consoles. Founded in 2011, it has grown to a team of over 200 members who possess extensive experience in the online gaming industry, particularly in the Free-to-Play model. Aiming has developed a range of titles such as Browser Three Kingdoms, Sengoku IXA, and Hero Quest, showcasing its focus on both browser-based and social games. Additionally, the company has differentiated itself by creating a 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) titled Blade Chronicle. As the gaming landscape evolves with the rise of mobile technology, Aiming aims to leverage its expertise to expand its presence in the global market.

Kamakura Shinsho

Venture Round in 2013
Kamakura Shinsho Ltd operates in Japan, focusing on providing comprehensive information and resources related to funerals, altars, tombs, and temples. The company runs various portal sites that offer valuable insights into funeral practices, including details about joint funerals, farewell parties, and family funeral expenses. Through these platforms, Kamakura Shinsho facilitates consultations via telephone and email, and employs mobile search features with GPS to assist users in locating funeral services and centers. Additionally, the firm provides resources for funeral-related attire and legal floral arrangements, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of and connection to cultural practices surrounding death and remembrance.

RareJob

Venture Round in 2013
RareJob is an online platform based in Shibuya, Japan, specializing in English learning services. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including individuals, corporate entities, and educational institutions, by providing tailored English language programs. Through its comprehensive offerings, RareJob aims to enhance English proficiency for various users, supporting both personal and professional development.

Yappli

Seed Round in 2013
Yappli is a Tokyo-based B2B SaaS software company that provides an online platform to easily build, manage, and analyze enterprise-grade native mobile applications without the need for coding skills. The company is on a T2D3 growth path with notable clients such as The North Face, GYAO, Azul by Moussy, and Cartoon Network. Yappli is changing the app development industry through its innovative and creative solutions. The online platform allows users to construct a UI from scratch and maintain full control over the way the app looks and feels. Along with giving the user full control, Yappli has numerous API relations and external services to further reinforce the app experience. Yappli is a neutral platform for app development and management, so the users will have full ownership in terms of the account and app management. These features along with a dedicated support team can help companies effortlessly design the perfect app, all without coding knowledge. Notable Awards: 5th place in CLOUD TOP10 Forbes Japan 2020; 7th place at Deloitte Fast 50 Japan 2018; 2nd place at SLUSH ASIA in 2015; Won AWS award at Tech in Asia Tokyo 2015

FreakOut

Venture Round in 2013
FreakOut Holdings, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that provides a range of advertising solutions both domestically and internationally. The company specializes in developing and selling demand-side platforms (DSPs) and data management platforms (DMPs), which facilitate real-time transactions in internet advertising and data analysis. In addition to these platforms, FreakOut offers services in data mining, digital signage, global app marketing, and targeted advertising. Its capabilities include programmatic ad operations and cross-device tracking, utilizing advanced technologies such as video and image recognition. Founded in 2010, FreakOut has established itself as a key player in the digital marketing landscape, focusing on optimizing digital marketing strategies across various devices.

Tokyo Otaku Mode

Convertible Note in 2013
Tokyo Otaku Mode™ (TOM) delivers the latest news on Japanese anime, manga, games, and more through its Facebook page, which is loved by over 10 million fans, as well as its website, Tokyo Otaku Mode. TOM's mission is to be the world's premier source for the latest on Japanese pop culture.TOM also actively supports and promotes top creators on Tokyo Otaku Mode, bringing their works to a worldwide audience. Starting with English translation support for creators' works and rofiles, TOM also features creators' works on its Facebook page, produces international portfolios for creators, conducts creator interviews, exhibits at overseas events, sells otaku goods to overseas customers, and more. With the inclusion of its e-commerce site, TOM aims to close the gap between Japan's otaku goods and worldwide otaku fans, being a place where such goods are readily accessible to otaku fans all over the world.

Anymarry

Venture Round in 2013
Minna no Wedding is a comprehensive information site for wedding creations, including information on over 6,000 wedding venues.

Raksul

Series A in 2013
Raksul Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing a wide range of printing services in Japan. Established in 2009, Raksul offers products such as flyers, business cards, pamphlets, posters, New Year’s cards, and various promotional materials. The company operates as a B2B platform, connecting small and medium-sized enterprises directly with existing service providers to optimize costs and streamline processes in the printing industry. By leveraging a sharing economy model, Raksul simplifies the value chain in printing, logistics, and advertising, enabling customers to access excess capacities of suppliers efficiently.

Palette Cloud

Venture Round in 2012
Palette Cloud is a living platform that supports everyday living. Utilizing the core pallet ID (OpenID), we provide services that support the business of real estate-related businesses and services that support the lives of residents. Together with a real estate company that is evolving into a comprehensive lifestyle service business using the Internet, its mission is to deliver relief and comfort to the daily lives of consumers.

Raksul

Series A in 2012
Raksul Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing a wide range of printing services in Japan. Established in 2009, Raksul offers products such as flyers, business cards, pamphlets, posters, New Year’s cards, and various promotional materials. The company operates as a B2B platform, connecting small and medium-sized enterprises directly with existing service providers to optimize costs and streamline processes in the printing industry. By leveraging a sharing economy model, Raksul simplifies the value chain in printing, logistics, and advertising, enabling customers to access excess capacities of suppliers efficiently.
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