ANOBAKA

ANOBAKA is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm with rich group resources to add value to seed-stage startups. ANOBAKA actively invests in and supports startups aiming to be a global leader in the innovative Internet business and promising to greatly grow up in the future. ANOBAKA's investment focuses on fledgling seed-stage startups. In addition to investment financing, ANOBAKA provides founders with a variety of business support such as development consulting by our engineers, sales support, and international marketing support.

Satoshi Hagiya

Senior Associate

Asuka Kasai

Associate

Hiroshi Mihayashi

Partner

Hirokazu Nagano

Founder, President and CEO

Yasukazu Nagano

President and CEO

Past deals in Tokyo

Ukka

Seed Round in 2022
Ukka Inc. operates a direct-to-consumer platform that connects consumers with manufacturers of agricultural products, including those from farming, fisheries, and processed goods. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers an online procurement service that allows producers to list their products, enabling consumers to purchase these commodities directly. Ukka's platform aims to streamline the supply chain by networking production areas with processing companies, thereby facilitating the procurement of food-processing raw materials and enhancing operational efficiency for producers and manufacturers. Through its innovative approach, Ukka fosters improvements in the food supply chain.

ventus Japan

Series A in 2021
Ventus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2017 that operates a fan engagement platform known as Whooop. This platform allows users to become members of sports teams through collaborations with professional athletes and teams. Ventus specializes in enabling the issuance and collection of electronic trading cards, which fans can purchase online. By integrating sports and entertainment content, the company creates a unique experience that fosters connections between fans and athletes, enhancing the overall enjoyment of sports engagement.

3Sunny

Venture Round in 2021
3Sunny is a healthcare company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in July 2016. The company focuses on addressing medical care challenges through the use of technology, aiming to create a reliable healthcare environment. It provides support for medical social workers and discharge coordinating nurses in hospitals by streamlining their daily operations. This enables healthcare professionals to effectively tackle medical care issues, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for patients and ensuring that everyone can feel at ease.

Torana

Series A in 2020
Torana, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the rental of educational toys through a subscription service known as "Toysub!" This service is designed for infants and toddlers, providing toys that adapt as children grow. Currently, Toysub! caters to approximately 15,000 households in Japan and has expanded its reach to Taiwan. By leveraging data from over 400,000 toy evaluations and more than 100,000 planning sessions, Torana has developed a systematic approach to select and deliver high-quality toys that support children's developmental needs. The company's mission is to enhance the quality time spent between parents and their children.

ZENJINMITOU

Venture Round in 2020
Zenjinmitou Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in career support services for non-university graduates. Established in 2018, it offers career consultations for venture managers and facilitates the introduction of job opportunities and external services. The company aims to minimize the mismatch between job seekers and employers, helping clients secure positions that align with their skills and preferences. Additionally, Zenjinmitou provides agent services tailored for startups, further enhancing its focus on bridging the gap in the labor market.

Qubena

Venture Round in 2020
Qubena is an educational technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions. The platform is designed to assess each child's strengths and weaknesses, providing personalized learning experiences. By utilizing AI, Qubena develops software that enables students to address study-related queries online. Additionally, the platform assists parents by analyzing their children's performance, highlighting both areas of improvement and strengths. This approach aims to enhance the educational experience for students while offering valuable insights to parents.

Frembassy

Seed Round in 2020
Frembassy, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2015, that specializes in an online marketplace for plant-based food products. The company operates Vegewel Marche, which sells various vegetable food items, and provides the Vegewel restaurant guide, a web portal that helps users locate restaurants in Japan catering to specific dietary needs, such as vegetarian options and food allergies. Additionally, Frembassy runs Vegewel Style, a web magazine focused on healthy recipes. The company's mission encompasses promoting sustainable consumption choices while expanding its business model to create a positive social impact.

FamiOne

Series A in 2020
FamiOne, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015 that focuses on providing an online content platform aimed at assisting couples with family planning. The company offers a range of services, including FLIPP, a tailored package for women that includes personal services, supplements, food, and monthly books for pre- and post-pregnancy support. FamiOne also features a membership-based online community that offers consultations on pregnancy and infertility issues, connecting users with fertility specialists, such as certified infertility nurses, clinical psychologists, and midwives. Additionally, the company operates a media site called famit, which provides valuable information and resources related to family planning, fertility, and infertility treatments, fostering informed decision-making for couples on their journey to parenthood.

Open Room

Seed Round in 2020
Open Room Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a real estate technology company that offers an online platform designed to streamline property proposals for real estate brokers. The platform enables brokers to complete all property proposals for their clients in a single session, utilizing information technology to enhance efficiencies in the real estate sector. Open Room's cloud-based solution automatically recognizes and categorizes information from drawing data, creating a comprehensive property database. This automation allows real estate professionals to manage property inquiries effectively without the need for manual input, thereby improving the overall workflow and responsiveness in the industry.

Clear

Venture Round in 2020
Clear Inc. is an IT corporation based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in web media services focused on the sake industry. Clear provides a comprehensive platform that offers insights into the sake market, including current trends, changes in liquor tax laws, and challenges related to overseas brewing. Their services also include presentations on events and innovative ideas for enhancing the sake business. By consolidating various information sources, Clear enables users to better understand both domestic and international aspects of the sake market.

Orosy

Seed Round in 2020
Orosy is a Tokyo-based company that operates a wholesale marketplace designed to connect small retailers with makers, craft brands, and smaller manufacturers. By facilitating direct access to these suppliers, Orosy helps retailers discover and purchase unique products for their stores. The company's offerings include market development, account management, store credit, and invoicing services, which streamline the purchasing process for both retailers and brands. Orosy has successfully raised $3.4 million in Seed funding to support its growth and enhance its services in the wholesale market.

444

Seed Round in 2020
444 is an IT skill data company that develops a platform that visualizes IT skills to solve problems in recruitment, evaluation, and development. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo.

Piazza

Series A in 2019
Piazza, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at providing regional information to residents in Japan. The company's focus extends to facilitating the development of new towns and communities by engaging various stakeholders involved in urban planning and community building. Through its innovative applications, Piazza seeks to enhance local connectivity and improve the quality of life for residents.

Torana

Seed Round in 2019
Torana, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the rental of educational toys through a subscription service known as "Toysub!" This service is designed for infants and toddlers, providing toys that adapt as children grow. Currently, Toysub! caters to approximately 15,000 households in Japan and has expanded its reach to Taiwan. By leveraging data from over 400,000 toy evaluations and more than 100,000 planning sessions, Torana has developed a systematic approach to select and deliver high-quality toys that support children's developmental needs. The company's mission is to enhance the quality time spent between parents and their children.

Vark

Series A in 2019
Vark is a company that specializes in virtual reality technology, focusing on the production of virtual concert experiences. Established in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Vark has developed a platform that allows users to engage in live performances within a Metaverse environment. This innovative platform enables individuals to attend events at scheduled times, providing access to immersive entertainment content and opportunities to enjoy performances by various artists. Through its unique approach, Vark aims to enhance the way audiences experience live music events in a virtual setting.

Yutori

Venture Round in 2019
Yutori Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates an online community focused on the sale of second-hand apparel. The company is involved in both retailing and wholesaling apparel goods while also creating brands that reflect diversity in digital culture through media and individual narratives. Yutori manages all aspects of product planning and sales in-house, eliminating the need for intermediary distributors or retailers. Additionally, the company has ventured into the intellectual property business, handling virtual influencers. As of August 2020, Yutori operates as a subsidiary of ZOZO, Inc., and aims to expand its presence across Asia.

Ukka

Venture Round in 2019
Ukka Inc. operates a direct-to-consumer platform that connects consumers with manufacturers of agricultural products, including those from farming, fisheries, and processed goods. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company offers an online procurement service that allows producers to list their products, enabling consumers to purchase these commodities directly. Ukka's platform aims to streamline the supply chain by networking production areas with processing companies, thereby facilitating the procurement of food-processing raw materials and enhancing operational efficiency for producers and manufacturers. Through its innovative approach, Ukka fosters improvements in the food supply chain.

efit

Venture Round in 2019
Efit Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2017 that specializes in developing an investment platform called QUOREA. This platform facilitates automated trading by utilizing advanced artificial intelligence to collect and analyze information, enabling users to engage in technical investments with ease. By simplifying the trading process, Efit aims to make investing accessible to a broader audience, including those who may lack extensive financial knowledge. The platform focuses on virtual currencies and offers a user-friendly experience that supports traders in managing and growing their wealth.

SHUUUMATU WORKER

Corporate Round in 2019
Shuuumatu Worker Co., Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing job listing and recruitment services that connect individuals seeking side jobs with startup companies. The company focuses on facilitating employment opportunities for those looking to work on weekends and weekday evenings. Through its human resource platform, Shuuumatu Worker aims to enhance the quality of services offered by businesses while helping clients expand their reach within the market. By matching side business employees with suitable companies, the platform fosters a collaborative environment that benefits both job seekers and employers.

Buzzreach

Seed Round in 2019
Buzzreach Inc. is a healthcare technology company founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in a patient recruitment platform that connects individuals with clinical trials suitable for their medical conditions. The platform not only facilitates this connection but also fosters patient communities to enhance the understanding of health and wellness among participants and medical professionals. Additionally, Buzzreach offers various services, including feasibility selection, facility selection, project management, and an API service that leverages patient registration information and IT infrastructure. By bridging the gap between patients and pharmaceutical companies, Buzzreach aims to streamline the clinical trial process and improve health outcomes.

Shinmirai

Seed Round in 2019
Shinmirai Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in timber distribution and related services. The company focuses on transforming closed timber distribution systems by converting the inventories of forestry workers, sawmills, and lumber shops into valuable information. This innovative approach facilitates access to timber distribution services for clients, including matching platforms that connect timber businesses with designers. Shinmirai is committed to creating a sustainable forest ecosystem, ensuring that natural resources are preserved for future generations.

Clear

Venture Round in 2018
Clear Inc. is an IT corporation based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in web media services focused on the sake industry. Clear provides a comprehensive platform that offers insights into the sake market, including current trends, changes in liquor tax laws, and challenges related to overseas brewing. Their services also include presentations on events and innovative ideas for enhancing the sake business. By consolidating various information sources, Clear enables users to better understand both domestic and international aspects of the sake market.

Regulus Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
RegulusTechnologies, founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in software development and consulting services. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions, including a personal assistant chatbot designed to streamline scheduling for employees. This chatbot integrates seamlessly with Google Calendar and Outlook, allowing users to arrange meetings effortlessly by sharing a unique URL. Additionally, it collects essential user information such as names, preferred work locations, and working hours. By automating the appointment-setting process, RegulusTechnologies aims to reduce the workload of call centers, particularly for employment interview arrangements.

Zehitomo

Series A in 2018
Zehitomo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a fee-based online platform designed to connect clients with local service professionals in Japan. Founded in 2015, the platform facilitates the hiring of various experts, including photographers and personal trainers, by allowing users to find and engage with specialized professionals across multiple fields. This service not only empowers clients to easily access the expertise they need but also helps local professionals expand their businesses and enhance profitability through increased customer volume.

SHUUUMATU WORKER

Venture Round in 2018
Shuuumatu Worker Co., Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing job listing and recruitment services that connect individuals seeking side jobs with startup companies. The company focuses on facilitating employment opportunities for those looking to work on weekends and weekday evenings. Through its human resource platform, Shuuumatu Worker aims to enhance the quality of services offered by businesses while helping clients expand their reach within the market. By matching side business employees with suitable companies, the platform fosters a collaborative environment that benefits both job seekers and employers.

Sukedachi

Series A in 2018
Sukedachi Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a mobile application aimed at the construction industry. The application connects construction sites with skilled craftsmen by allowing workers to receive notifications about job opportunities tailored to their pre-registered criteria, such as location and expertise. This service addresses the unique dynamics of the Japanese construction market, where workers often operate as both job seekers and small business owners. By facilitating direct communication between craftsmen and construction sites, Sukedachi effectively helps alleviate the chronic manpower shortages faced by constructors, enabling on-demand recruitment that meets their specific needs.

TANOsim

Venture Round in 2018
TANOsim Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in crowdsourcing services for the production of 3D computer graphics (3DCG), video games, and virtual reality content. The company has developed platforms, such as CG Crowd, which connect businesses with professionals across various industries including video, visual effects, gaming, pachinko, augmented reality, and 3D printing. Additionally, TANOsim offers software solutions that cater to diverse sectors such as medical care, entertainment, and architecture. Their software facilitates the creation of customized graphics tailored to specific client needs, supporting applications in animation, movies, product design, and emerging technologies like virtual and augmented reality.

Noin

Series A in 2018
Noin, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in online content creation and media development services, particularly in the cosmetics industry. The company focuses on delivering engaging content that resonates with contemporary trends, including videos that address common concerns among young women. In addition to content creation, Noin provides sales account management and social media management services for online businesses, helping clients enhance their digital presence and reach their target audiences effectively.

Link Sports

Venture Round in 2017
Link Sports Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing web and mobile applications for sports management and communication. The company's flagship products, including TeamHub, AZrena, and Q&A Sports, provide comprehensive tools for team management, catering to a wide range of sports such as baseball, soccer, and basketball. These applications facilitate various functionalities, allowing teams to organize schedules, input scores for over 100 events, create scorecards, and maintain contact among members. Additionally, Link Sports offers a sports media news site, enhancing its platform's utility for clients seeking efficient management of their sports activities.

Autify

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its flagship product, Autify No Code, enables users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without requiring programming skills. The platform is designed to address the challenges of automation testing by monitoring user interface changes and automatically updating affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced Zenes, an AI tool that simplifies the creation of software tests by allowing users to interact with an AI agent to generate tests based on product documentation. The platform also offers features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, which help quality assurance teams enhance productivity and accuracy while expediting the delivery of high-quality software.

OMEGA Japan

Seed Round in 2017
Omega Corporation has supported the Internet ecosystem since the dawn of the Internet, users can get good content for free.

Poper

Seed Round in 2017
Poper Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015 that focuses on developing a mobile application designed to enhance communication between cram schools and parents. The platform serves as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, automating back-office operations for educational institutions while improving the efficiency of interactions between parents and teachers. By streamlining these processes, Poper aims to facilitate better engagement and support for students' educational experiences.

Tanomu

Seed Round in 2017
Tanomu Inc. operates a web service platform in Tokyo, Japan, that facilitates online ordering for restaurants and food wholesalers. The company has developed a next-generation order management system that allows users to manage orders efficiently through both PC and smartphone interfaces. This platform provides comprehensive product information, enables order acceptance, and offers real-time tracking of sales figures. By streamlining ordering operations, Tanomu supports sales promotion efforts for the traditional food and beverage wholesale industry, enhancing the overall efficiency of clients' supply chain processes.

Ineeza

Seed Round in 2016
Ineeza, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in blockchain application development and consultancy services. The company provides a range of offerings, including smart contract development, web and mobile frontend and backend development, as well as infrastructure services. Ineeza focuses on engineering solutions for blockchain ecosystems, helping to create tokens that facilitate secure transactions and reduce costs through immutable ownership records. Additionally, the company engages in research related to cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, positioning itself as a comprehensive resource for clients looking to navigate the complexities of the blockchain landscape.

TVISION INSIGHTS

Venture Round in 2016
TVISION INSIGHTS is a company that measures the "viewing quality" of television. Utilizing state-of-the-art human body recognition technology developed by TVISION, it is rare in the world to acquire TV viewing status in the living room and convert it into data, and a very unique data set that does not exist is founded It has been acquired and accumulated since then. Currently, we have expanded our bases globally and have expanded to Tokyo, Boston and New York. While challenging challenges in different markets,we are continuing to grow rapidly to realize the original potential of TV.

Utagoe

Venture Round in 2014
Utagoe Inc. is a Tokyo-based technical development company founded in 2001, specializing in video and communication technologies. The company has developed a range of applications for Android and iPhone, with its flagship service, Utagoe Live 100, serving as a hub for video communication, streaming, and broadcasting. Utagoe Live 100 allows users to simultaneously share media from multiple sources, enhancing person-to-person communication. In addition to its communication platforms, Utagoe has created proprietary technologies that improve the efficiency of live streaming by utilizing distributed processing techniques for image data distribution. The company also has a history of innovation, having launched its first product, a music search engine for mobile phones, in 2004. Utagoe continues to advance its offerings in the realm of interactive and multimedia communication.

Research and Innovation

Seed Round in 2013
Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. is a market research company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2011. It specializes in providing marketing research, sales promotion, and information services through the Internet. The company offers a range of services, including barcode research and promotion, brand image association surveys, and investigations into consumer interests. It conducts in-store and street surveys targeting foreign tourists in Japan and serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including food, beauty, retail, finance, and media. Additionally, Research and Innovation develops tools that analyze consumer purchasing behavior, helping businesses gain insights into promotional effectiveness and market trends, thereby facilitating revenue growth and strategic decision-making.

Beatrobo

Seed Round in 2012
Beatrobo is a social music player that allows its users to collect and share music and videos from the web. It is a social music community where its users can start listening to their friends’ music instantly. Beatrobo was launched on February 22, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.
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