Founded in 2019, Loglass develops a cloud-based solution that centralizes and streamlines business management. Its platform aggregates data from various sources like Excel and spreadsheets, supports financial accounting, sales management, and expense settlement software, and controls viewing authority for employees.
Luup, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in electric micro-mobility sharing services. The company's primary offering is an app-based service that allows users to rent and return electric kickboards, e-scooters, and e-bikes at various ports across multiple cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama. Luup aims to provide a convenient and enjoyable travel experience by enabling customers to pick up and drop off vehicles at different locations through their application.
LayerX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in blockchain consulting and planning services. As a subsidiary of AnyPay Inc. and Gunosy Inc., LayerX promotes the digitization of business processes for large corporations and government agencies through innovative blockchain technology. The company offers a range of services, including technical consulting, empirical research, and a cryptocurrency mining platform. Additionally, LayerX creates reports based on various cases and the latest trends, enabling its clients to automate and manage a variety of tasks and processes effectively.
400F
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in Tokyo in 2017, 400F develops software solutions focused on money management and consultancy services. Its platform enables users to diagnose financial issues and provides access to expert advice, aiming to improve individuals' financial well-being.
Shippio
Venture Round in 2022
Shippio is a Tokyo-based digital freight forwarding and logistics platform that streamlines international trade processes. The company provides end-to-end support for import and export, centralizing shipment tracking, customs documentation, and contact information, and offering quick estimates and transaction responses. Its platform facilitates international shipping, paperwork management, trucking, drayage, warehousing, packaging, and pickup and delivery from global ports, along with transport arrangements. Shippio also offers a dedicated dashboard for import and export management, cost analysis, and invoice management, enabling the creation of required documents and centralized handling of large data sets, while delivering rapid customer support. By consolidating multiple logistics tasks into a single interface, Shippio helps shipping companies and exporters manage complex cross-border transactions more efficiently. The company emphasizes digital workflow optimization and documentation support to reduce time and costs in international shipments.
ROMS
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2019 with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, ROMS develops an AI-driven robotics platform for retail and supply chain stores. Their innovative solutions address labor scarcity and aging society challenges by offering user-friendly robotic systems for omnichannel operations.
Alt, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in the design and development of mobile applications focused on personalized artificial intelligence. The company creates a virtual representation of users in the cloud, linking their frequently used social networking services and applications. This innovative application learns and mirrors the users' thoughts and personality, effectively producing a digital twin that reflects their individual characteristics. Alt, Inc. aims to enhance human experience through its cutting-edge personal AI solutions and infrastructure offerings.
Azit
Venture Round in 2022
Azit Inc. is a Tokyo-based software application developer, founded in 2013, that focuses on enhancing mobility solutions. The company has created CREW, a car-sharing application that enables users to summon nearby vehicles using their smartphones. This innovative platform aims to improve transportation efficiency for individuals in Japan. In addition to CREW, Azit also offers Tribu, a people-to-people sampling platform, further diversifying its product offerings. Through these applications, Azit seeks to address the growing demand for flexible mobility options in urban environments.
Loglass
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2019, Loglass develops a cloud-based solution that centralizes and streamlines business management. Its platform aggregates data from various sources like Excel and spreadsheets, supports financial accounting, sales management, and expense settlement software, and controls viewing authority for employees.
Luup, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in electric micro-mobility sharing services. The company's primary offering is an app-based service that allows users to rent and return electric kickboards, e-scooters, and e-bikes at various ports across multiple cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama. Luup aims to provide a convenient and enjoyable travel experience by enabling customers to pick up and drop off vehicles at different locations through their application.
Save Medical
Venture Round in 2021
Save Medical Corporation is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the design and development of a unit programmed medical software aimed at treating lifestyle-related diseases. The company's innovative software serves as a digital therapy tool, facilitating behavior change among patients to improve health outcomes. By utilizing scientifically based approaches, Save Medical's technology not only enhances treatment efficacy but also addresses personnel shortages in the medical industry, thereby optimizing medical costs and reducing the burden on healthcare staff. The company actively promotes the advancement of digital therapeutics and software as a medical device through strategic partnerships with other organizations.
Luup
Venture Round in 2021
Luup, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in electric micro-mobility sharing services. The company's primary offering is an app-based service that allows users to rent and return electric kickboards, e-scooters, and e-bikes at various ports across multiple cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama. Luup aims to provide a convenient and enjoyable travel experience by enabling customers to pick up and drop off vehicles at different locations through their application.
Founded in Tokyo in 2013 by Hidetsugu Ito, OpenLogi designs a cloud-based platform offering affordable outsourced logistics solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers. The platform optimizes warehouse control systems, leveraging unused assets and downtime to facilitate efficient logistics operations.
Tangerine
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, Tangerine specializes in developing cloud-based retail customer experience platforms. Utilizing IoT sensors like beacons, WiFi, and GPS, the company collects location data to enable personalized promotional messages, reward points, in-store media, online store referrals, and self-payment features. Their platform allows clients a swift go-to-market with minimal initial costs.
RUN.EDGE Inc. is a Tokyo-based information technology company founded in 2018, specializing in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the sports sector. As a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, RUN.EDGE offers advanced video search and analysis services tailored for sports teams. Its flagship product, FL-UX, is a real-time video analysis and communication tool designed to enhance team collaboration by synchronizing tagged scenes with play video data for immediate feedback. Additionally, the company provides Pitchbase, a baseball-focused video search and analysis application featuring high-speed scene playback technology. This app allows users to analyze pitching scenes efficiently from any location, enabling them to compare different pitching and batting forms side by side. Overall, RUN.EDGE aims to transform sports video data into actionable insights, thereby improving performance and strategy in sports teams.
minma
Venture Round in 2020
Minma, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in January 2011 that focuses on the development and operation of online marketplaces. It operates Curama, a peer-to-peer platform that connects users with local services and jobs. Through this innovative marketplace, Minma facilitates the exchange of services, allowing individuals to offer and find various local solutions efficiently.
Tanp is an e-commerce platform operated by Gracia Inc., which specializes in providing a diverse selection of gift options 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 by offering products that help customers celebrate and cherish important moments in their lives. The platform is designed to make the process of selecting and purchasing gifts more enjoyable and accessible for its users.
Planet Table
Series D in 2019
Planet Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online food distribution platform focused on sustainable food production. The company aims to enhance the food value chain by leveraging technology to create a production and distribution support system. Its platform delivers food services to professionals and utilizes big data science to optimize supply and demand chains. This approach facilitates direct connections between farmers and restaurants, thereby reducing food waste and promoting sustainability in the food industry.
Enechange
Series A in 2017
Enechange Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company that specializes in providing an electricity plan comparison website, helping consumers select their electricity providers. Established in April 2015, the company offers online switching services for energy and gas. Enechange also operates various cloud-based platforms aimed at supporting electricity and gas retailers, including the Energy Marketing Acceleration Platform (EMAP) for marketing and customer acquisition, and the Smart-Meter Analytics Platform (SMAP) for profitability analysis and demand response services. Additionally, the company employs artificial intelligence technologies to enhance deregulation efforts in the energy sector, facilitating optimized energy usage and smoother transitions for consumers switching providers. Through its innovative solutions, Enechange plays a critical role in promoting energy efficiency and consumer choice in Japan's liberalized electricity market.
Yoriso
Venture Round in 2016
Yoriso Co., Ltd., established in 2009 and previously known as Minrevi Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company that operates a funeral planning platform. This platform connects bereaved families with funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers, offering online reviews and pricing information. It aims to empower individuals to arrange funerals according to their specific needs and preferences.
Crowd Cast
Series B in 2015
Crowd Cast is a Tokyo-based fintech company that develops corporate prepaid and spend-management tools, including Staple Card, a corporate prepaid card designed to streamline employee expense reimbursement. Founded in 2011, the company positions itself as a pioneer of Visa corporate prepaid cards and related spend-management solutions in Japan. It offers a fintech platform that transforms traditional expense reimbursement and provides accounting and expense reporting software for startups and small businesses, focusing on smartphone, social, and cloud-based workflows.
Mikawaya21
Venture Round in 2015
Mikawaya21, established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, specializes in elderly care services and IoT devices. The company aims to create a society where seniors can live with peace of mind, particularly in Japan's aging and declining birthrate context. Mikawaya21 offers a range of services, including the MAGO button, an IoT device for the elderly, and a drone-based food delivery system for remote areas. Their core service, "Magokoro Support," addresses minor daily challenges faced by seniors, with local providers resolving over 10,000 requests monthly. Mikawaya21 also provides IoT products and services, such as an easy-to-use IoT watch for seniors.
Crowd Cast
Series A in 2014
Crowd Cast is a Tokyo-based fintech company that develops corporate prepaid and spend-management tools, including Staple Card, a corporate prepaid card designed to streamline employee expense reimbursement. Founded in 2011, the company positions itself as a pioneer of Visa corporate prepaid cards and related spend-management solutions in Japan. It offers a fintech platform that transforms traditional expense reimbursement and provides accounting and expense reporting software for startups and small businesses, focusing on smartphone, social, and cloud-based workflows.