Based in Tokyo, Adways is a mobile marketing solution provider mostly known for its Asia’s largest mobile CPI adnetwork “AppDriver” and mobile app measurement & tracking tool “PartyTrack” used by great number of major app developers around the world. Since 2004 when it opened the first overseas office in China, Adways has been aggressively expanding its mobile app distribution network in Asian markets. Now with 1,000 employees in 11 countries (Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and the USA), Adways supports app developers worldwide to maximize their user acquisition and monetization and furthermore thrives to provide new value to the market. Haruhisa Okamura is Founder and CEO of Adways who has grown Adways from a small startup to an international corporation with over a thousand employees around the world. In 2006, Adways went public and Okamura was one of the youngest entrepreneurs to list a company in Japan at that time. You can read his story here: "How a high school dropout became a multi-millionaire entrepreneur" http://www.techinasia.com/high-school-dropout-multimillionaire-entrepreneur/
MICOLY, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015 that specializes in on-demand travel nail services. In addition to its core service offering, MICOLY operates a website that publishes and sells creative video lessons. The platform features lectures by various creators who share their expertise in diverse fields such as nail art, Japanese calligraphy, flower arrangement, and knitting. This initiative allows users to engage with these creators and learn new skills, fostering a community of enthusiasts eager to explore different hobbies.
MiddleField
Series B in 2020
MiddleField Inc. operates an e-commerce platform focused on the automotive sector, based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2015, the company offers various online services including Motagare, which assists users in purchasing and installing car parts, and MotaGare, which delivers car parts directly to customers. Additionally, MiddleField provides Motorz, a platform that gathers and shares information related to cars, motorcycles, and the racing industry. The company's mission is to enhance the automotive experience by creating a community for car enthusiasts to engage with and share their passion for vehicles, while also offering a range of services that facilitate the buying and selling of cars and parts.
Brhino
Venture Round in 2019
Brhino Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the planning, development, and management of web services. One of its notable offerings is Monokabu, a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of sneakers and other items. Through this service, Brhino aims to create an efficient marketplace for users interested in trading footwear and collectibles.
Monokabu
Seed Round in 2019
Monokabu is a site where people can buy and sell new products at a price you decide. It specialises in sneakers.
Atmoph
Series B in 2019
Atmoph Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in the development of Atmoph Window, a smart digital window that provides immersive experiences by displaying 4K videos and sounds of scenic locations from around the globe. This innovative product aims to transform the way individuals engage with nature and information at home, enhancing their quality of life. By offering a diverse selection of visual and auditory landscapes, Atmoph Window enables users to create a tranquil and enjoyable environment, effectively bringing the beauty of the outdoors into their living spaces.
Mawari
Corporate Round in 2019
Mawari, Inc. specializes in cloud rendering and streaming technology tailored for interactive augmented reality (AR) experiences. The company offers an AR-focused streaming software development kit (SDK) that efficiently delivers rendered 3D content to various devices. Central to its technology is a unique, patent-pending compression method that reduces the size of 3D assets, facilitating real-time rendering and streaming capabilities for smartphones and AR glasses. Mawari's cloud platform supports the widespread distribution of 3D content across different extended reality (XR) devices and platforms, enhancing user accessibility and experience.
BUZZCAST
Corporate Round in 2019
BUZZCAST Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that offers business planning, development, and consulting services in the video industry. It specializes in influencer-based marketing, particularly targeting high-return on ad spend (ROAS) for game Let's Play videos. The company serves productions and live broadcasters both in Japan and internationally, focusing on enhancing video content strategies to maximize audience engagement and revenue.
Requpo
Venture Round in 2018
Requpo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing a beauty salon reservation application. Founded in 2015, the platform allows users to book appointments at beauty salons quickly and efficiently, without the need for traditional searching methods. By facilitating search-free salon reservations, Requpo simplifies the process of requesting appointments with beauticians, eliminating the need for phone calls, emails, or chats. This innovative approach enables users to secure their bookings within seconds, enhancing the overall customer experience in the beauty industry.
Coinboard
Venture Round in 2018
Coinboard is a service that allows centralized management of virtual currency ownership and transaction history.If you are using multiple exchanges, you can check transaction history and total assets at once by using Coinboard for complex tasks that need to check asset status for each exchange.It is possible to significantly reduce the effort.
BLAST Japan
Seed Round in 2018
BLAST, Inc. operates as a media company. BLAST, Inc. produce news and interviews on topics like career, fashion, lifestyle, and social justice issues.
Jiraffe
Series B in 2018
Jiraffe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the planning, development, and management of internet services. The company operates a platform that allows customers to compare prices for iPhone repairs and parts, as well as to buy and sell smartphones. Additionally, Jiraffe provides a flea market trading application designed for collectors, focusing on items such as trading cards and sneakers. This platform not only facilitates price comparison for various products in Japan but also enables users to make informed buying decisions and trade genuine products within a specialized marketplace.
BONX
Series A in 2018
Bonx provides wearable outdoor sports group-talk technology. Bonx creates and develops Bonx Grip, a water and shock proof unit that enables group conversations between outdoor athletes.
NobodySurf
Venture Round in 2018
NobodySurf is a surf video app and website where you can find world's best free-surfing videos.
Clue
Series A in 2017
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing drone automation software and offers a range of products aimed at various sectors. Notable offerings include DroneRoofer, which facilitates exterior roof inspections and construction surveying, and Drone Construction Management, a software solution for remote construction inspections that supports cloud collaboration on captured images. Additionally, CLUE, Inc. provides Drone View-kun, a software designed for photographing condominiums and properties using drones. Through these innovations, the company aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in construction and property management.
RoomClip
Venture Round in 2017
RoomClip operates a mobile-based photo-sharing application that allows users to document and share images of their living spaces. This platform provides valuable access to housing and lifestyle information, offering ideas for room organization, storage solutions, and various DIY projects based on actual examples uploaded by users. In addition to fostering a community of design enthusiasts, RoomClip serves as a marketing platform for companies in the interior decoration sector, enabling them to engage directly with potential customers and gather feedback on their products. The business also features an online store that offers a diverse selection of home decor items, including chairs, desks, carpets, sofas, and lighting, catering to users looking to enhance their living environments.
BONX
Venture Round in 2017
Bonx provides wearable outdoor sports group-talk technology. Bonx creates and develops Bonx Grip, a water and shock proof unit that enables group conversations between outdoor athletes.
Jiraffe
Series A in 2017
Jiraffe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the planning, development, and management of internet services. The company operates a platform that allows customers to compare prices for iPhone repairs and parts, as well as to buy and sell smartphones. Additionally, Jiraffe provides a flea market trading application designed for collectors, focusing on items such as trading cards and sneakers. This platform not only facilitates price comparison for various products in Japan but also enables users to make informed buying decisions and trade genuine products within a specialized marketplace.
Amazia
Venture Round in 2016
Amazia, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on the planning, operation, and management of manga applications globally. The company offers two primary services: Manga BANG!, which features a wide range of reading materials across various genres, and Manga Epic!, a platform that allows manga artists to share and showcase their works. Amazia aims to collaborate with content holders, including publishers and authors, to promote and expand the reach of Japanese manga culture worldwide. The company's mission is to create innovative internet services that enhance people's lifestyles and contribute to the development of a vibrant and engaging society.
Kokopelli
Venture Round in 2016
Kokopelli Inc. is a technology solutions provider based in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2007, the company develops the management support platform "Big Advance" and the AI-powered loan screening engine "FAI," which aims to enhance credit assessments for financial institutions. In addition to these core products, Kokopelli offers a range of services, including management support, task management, productivity enhancement, bookkeeping, payroll accounting, and web production assistance. Through its innovative solutions, Kokopelli strives to address the unique challenges faced by its clients in the financial technology sector.
Mist Technologies
Acquisition in 2016
Mist Technologies develops content delivery platforms based on peer-to-peer data delivery technology.
3bitter
Corporate Round in 2016
3bitter Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in beacon technology. This innovative company develops small wireless devices that transmit signals to nearby devices, enabling a range of applications such as location-based services and user-to-user communication. Additionally, 3bitter offers a mobile-based application that enhances the interaction between digital content and physical spaces. Their platform seeks to enrich user experiences by integrating elements of entertainment, such as games and music, with real-world venues like stores and live events, thereby creating new value in customer engagement.
StartOuts
Venture Round in 2016
Startouts is a Planning,development and operation of Internet services.
Symmetry Dimensions
Seed Round in 2016
Symmetry Dimensions Inc. aims to digitize real-world events and make them easy to use for everyone. We are progressing communications in smart city and urban planning with the development of a digital twin that enables a virtual reproduction of static and dynamic events happening in the real world along with the provision of a digital infrastructure that allows anyone to easily access such data.
Pocket Concierge
Series A in 2016
Pocket Concierge is an online platform that facilitates restaurant reservations at select high-end dining establishments in Japan. The service aims to promote Japanese culinary culture globally while offering users an exclusive dining experience. By providing a seamless online booking and payment system accessible via mobile and web browsers, Pocket Concierge alleviates common challenges such as language and payment barriers, allowing guests to enjoy Japan's rich food culture with ease.
Kanmu
Venture Round in 2015
Kanmu, Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in sales promotion services that utilize credit card-linked coupons. The company's platform analyzes users' purchasing histories to deliver tailored offers and discounts, enhancing the online shopping experience. By leveraging consumer data, Kanmu aims to engage a broader audience, including unbanked individuals, and facilitate access to various online promotions. The innovative approach of Kanmu CLO allows users to receive personalized coupons through their credit cards, thereby driving sales and customer engagement.
Whomor
Seed Round in 2015
Whomor Inc. is a Tokyo-based creative firm established in 2011, specializing in illustration and manga production for social games and other entertainment projects. The company offers a range of services including content development, cartoon production, and creative collaboration, addressing the diverse needs of clients in the entertainment industry. Utilizing a crowdsourcing mechanism, Whomor effectively connects businesses with a network of creators, ensuring access to sufficient production resources. This approach allows Whomor to meet the demands of various creative projects while fostering innovation and collaboration in the field of entertainment.
IROYA Japan
Venture Round in 2015
IROYA is an apparel IT venture company that aims to create a new market in the world by connecting consumers.
VAZ
Venture Round in 2015
VAZ Inc. is a marketing agency located in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on promoting content and communicating ideas through various marketing services. The company collaborates with YouTubers and influential creators to drive social change by transforming small, everyday actions into impactful societal improvements. VAZ offers a range of services, including social media marketing, campaign planning, influencer marketing, and account management, aiming to help corporate clients and businesses effectively promote their products and philosophies, thereby inspiring a broader audience.
Orb
Seed Round in 2015
Orb, Inc. is a Japanese technology company founded in 2014, specializing in the development and management of innovative financial technology solutions. The company offers CoinPass Kessei, a Bitcoin payment service designed for electronic commerce, and has developed SmartCoin, a proprietary platform that enables businesses to create and manage their own coin economy. Leveraging its advanced distributed ledger technology, Orb aims to provide secure and efficient transaction solutions. To date, the company has raised approximately $5 million to support the research and development of its technologies and to expand its market presence. With a focus on delivering cutting-edge fintech solutions, Orb aspires to establish itself as a leader in the global digital economy.
Piala
Corporate Round in 2015
Piala Inc. is a marketing services company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2004. The firm specializes in providing a diverse range of services tailored for clients in the beauty, health, and food sectors. Its offerings include marketing, event management, system and application development, and design services. Additionally, Piala develops solutions for real and web media, big data analysis, and consultation, positioning itself as a comprehensive support provider for its clients.
Grand Design
Seed Round in 2015
Grand Design is an online platform based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, established on November 18, 2014. The company focuses on connecting consumers with a variety of stores and brands, including convenience stores, supermarkets, drug stores, and major retailers. By leveraging technology, Grand Design aims to enhance the shopping experience, making it both enjoyable and cost-effective. The platform facilitates a seamless interaction between customers and retailers, enabling users to shop conveniently while ensuring they access competitive pricing.
SENSY
Corporate Round in 2015
SENSY INC., established in November 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence technology focused on understanding human sensibilities. The company develops a personal AI that learns the unique sensitivities of individual users, facilitating transformative experiences across various aspects of life. SENSY's technology employs natural language processing to analyze diverse data sources, including images, text, music, and taste preferences. This enables businesses to implement personalized marketing strategies by allowing the AI to predict customer behaviors, such as visit timing and responses to promotions. In addition to consumer applications, SENSY provides support for launching new business-related services, catering to both business-to-consumer and business-to-business markets.
Rei-Frontier
Venture Round in 2015
Rei-Frontier Inc. is the Japanese company which provides the mobile application using augmented reality technology. Rei-Frontier Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan and was founded in 2008.
Leyifan
Acquisition in 2015
Leyifan is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in facilitating online shopping from Japan. It offers a range of services, including international forwarding, shopping guidance, storage, repackaging, and transportation. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Leyifan aims to deliver a fast, dependable, and cost-effective shopping and shipping experience. The company serves over 500,000 members across more than 120 countries and territories, leveraging its resources and global expertise to enhance the delivery process for its clients.
Plucky
Venture Round in 2015
Plucky is a platform and Managed Service that empowers advertisers to better understand business metrics associated with customer segments, and measure risk for acquisition budgets. Managed service includes an agency-style managing performance marketing campaigns for startups
Amazia
Venture Round in 2014
Amazia, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on the planning, operation, and management of manga applications globally. The company offers two primary services: Manga BANG!, which features a wide range of reading materials across various genres, and Manga Epic!, a platform that allows manga artists to share and showcase their works. Amazia aims to collaborate with content holders, including publishers and authors, to promote and expand the reach of Japanese manga culture worldwide. The company's mission is to create innovative internet services that enhance people's lifestyles and contribute to the development of a vibrant and engaging society.
Scigineer
Corporate Round in 2014
Scigineer Inc. is a company that specializes in internet marketing support services and operates within the internet media and advertising sectors. The firm offers a range of services, including personalized recommendation and advertising solutions. In addition to its marketing services, Scigineer is involved in the planning and development of computer systems, as well as the sale and maintenance of information systems. The company also engages in research and development in both computer science and artificial intelligence, providing consulting and management services related to information processing.
Copan
Acquisition in 2013
Copan is planning, developing, and operating smartphone mobile applications.
FLASHPARK
Corporate Round in 2013
FLASHPARK is a general mail order sites for cakes.
Cake.jp
Venture Round in 2013
Cake.jp is an e-commerce company that focuses on the baking and delivery of customized cakes for various occasions. Operating as an online bakery, it offers a wide selection of approximately five thousand types of custom cakes. Customers can place orders through the company’s website, and the freshly baked items are delivered to a range of locations, including homes, restaurants, accommodations, wedding halls, and workplaces. This business model allows Cake.jp to cater to diverse customer needs while ensuring convenience and quality in their cake offerings.
Coconala
Seed Round in 2013
Coconala operates a website to buy and sell knowledge, skills and, experience from users who are willing to teach. It provides a broad range of services for sellers including fortune-telling, relieving mental anguish, illustration, design, consultation for hobbies, and travel destinations. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Japan.
Oceans
Series A in 2011
Oceans Inc., established on September 16, 2010, is an internet service company committed to enhancing the utility and locality of the Internet. The company gathers expertise from various fields, including user interface, user experience, creative design, programming, and monetization, to achieve this goal. Oceans operates Eyeland, a widely used local communications platform that facilitates effective communication within communities. In addition to its primary focus on improving online interactions, Oceans offers a range of communications and management consulting services to its clients, helping them navigate the complexities of digital communication and management strategies.
L’AVION Social Co., Ltd.
Acquisition in 2011
L'AVION Social CO., LTD. develops and operates contents and applications for smart of phones.
Mobcast Group
Corporate Round in 2010
mobcast is a sports entertainment company that operates a mobile entertainment platform for smartphones and feature phones. It supports customers with social game and social media services. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Currently, it operates as a subsidiary of mobcast Inc.
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