ANRI

Founded in Japan in 2012, ANRI is a venture capital firm primarily investing in seed and early-stage startups across various sectors including business products, services, information technology, life sciences, mobile, software-as-a-service, media, telecom, robotics, and blockchain.

Nina Ehara

Venture Capitalist

Erika Kanai

Senior Associate

Junichiro Kono

Partner

Taro Maruyama

Senior Associate

Yusuke Miyazaki

Investor

Past deals in Japan

Tanp

Venture Round in 2024
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.

HarvestX

Series A in 2024
HarvestX is a technology company that focuses on developing robotic solutions for the agricultural sector, specifically targeting the challenges of indoor vertical farming. Originating from a project at the University of Tokyo, the company aims to enhance fruit production through automation. HarvestX specializes in creating automated pollination robots, addressing a significant challenge in fruit cultivation. Its technology utilizes a depth camera and advanced image processing algorithms to identify flowers and fruits, facilitating effective pollination and harvesting. By implementing these innovations, HarvestX seeks to alleviate the labor shortages in agriculture and ensure a consistent and stable food supply.

CLAS

Series B in 2024
CLAS, Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in online furniture rental and leasing services. It provides an e-commerce platform that caters to both individuals and corporations, offering rental and subscription options for furniture and home appliances. By facilitating access to essential furnishings and appliances, CLAS aims to meet the diverse needs of its customers in a convenient and flexible manner.

TicketMe

Seed Round in 2023
TicketMe is Japan's leading NFT platform for ticketing, facilitating the purchase and sale of tickets for live events such as music, theater, sports, and more. Its mission is to uncover hidden value in these experiences and deliver them to the right audience.

AgeWell Japan

Seed Round in 2023
AgeWell Japan is a conference and festival aimed at understanding Japan's super-aged society and defining new values for the future. The purpose of the gathering is to bring together young people and the elderly to exchange ideas.

One Medica

Series A in 2023
One Medica is a platform that provides people outside of China with access to Japan's state-of-the-art medical care. They collaborate with numerous Japanese medical facilities to offer online second opinions and comprehensive medical services for tourists visiting Japan.

Rehasaku

Venture Round in 2023
Rehasaku Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company established in 2018, specializing in rehabilitation services. It operates a hospital that integrates advanced technology to support medical professionals, such as physiotherapists and judo rehabilitation practitioners, in delivering care. Rehasaku also offers a cloud-based web service designed to assist stay-at-home patients by providing digital counseling. This service facilitates the prescription of evidence-based exercise regimens and enables the sharing of instructional content through videos and written materials. By focusing on enabling patients to engage in self-treatment and rehabilitation at home, Rehasaku aims to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of rehabilitation services.

Vark

Series C in 2023
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, Vark develops innovative virtual event platforms. Their flagship product enables live entertainment experiences within a Metaverse space, offering interactive environments, real-time audience engagement, customizable avatars, and immersive audio-visual elements.

Luup

Series D in 2023
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.

Luup

Series B 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.

AgeWell Japan

Seed Round in 2021
AgeWell Japan is a conference and festival aimed at understanding Japan's super-aged society and defining new values for the future. The purpose of the gathering is to bring together young people and the elderly to exchange ideas.

Acompany

Seed Round in 2021
Acompany Co., Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Aichi, Japan, specializes in designing and developing confidential computing systems. The company offers comprehensive support, from concept design to product development, for projects utilizing secret calculation and blockchain technology. It also provides data security consulting services and offers a blockchain application development course. Acompany's core focus is to provide privacy protection solutions, enabling secure data utilization and contributing to a safer data society.

Plott

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Plott is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the production and distribution of original anime and manga content on YouTube. It operates animation channels and utilizes viewer behavior data to create data-driven content, aiming to increase subscribers through collaborations with existing channels.

Funds

Series C in 2021
Funds is a loan investment firm that operates an online peer-to-peer lending marketplace, facilitating connections between individual investors and businesses seeking operating capital. Through its platform, Funds allows companies to secure financing by investing in funds via silent partnership agreements, starting from increments as low as 1 yen. This approach enables individual investors to manage their assets online while providing businesses access to necessary funds. By focusing on middle-risk, middle-return financial instruments, Funds aims to create a streamlined investment experience that benefits both lenders and borrowers.

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.

Cardio Intelligence

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Cardio Intelligence develops and markets an AI-driven electrocardiographic diagnosis system. This system aids healthcare professionals in treating and preventing heart diseases by providing automated analysis comparable to specialist accuracy. The company also offers software development services.

HarvestX

Venture Round in 2021
HarvestX is a technology company that focuses on developing robotic solutions for the agricultural sector, specifically targeting the challenges of indoor vertical farming. Originating from a project at the University of Tokyo, the company aims to enhance fruit production through automation. HarvestX specializes in creating automated pollination robots, addressing a significant challenge in fruit cultivation. Its technology utilizes a depth camera and advanced image processing algorithms to identify flowers and fruits, facilitating effective pollination and harvesting. By implementing these innovations, HarvestX seeks to alleviate the labor shortages in agriculture and ensure a consistent and stable food supply.

KiQ Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
KiQ Robotics Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in the research, development, and sales of industrial robotics equipment. Founded in 2019 in Kitakyushu, the company produces a general-purpose robot hand equipped with flexible fingertips and advanced three-dimensional sensors. KiQ Robotics also focuses on creating systems that allow users to program robotic movements using natural language and gestures. In addition to its robotic hardware, the company offers cloud services that connect users to its system network. KiQ Robotics aims to enhance automation capabilities, enabling robots to perform a variety of tasks in real-time that traditionally required human intervention, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing labor costs in various industrial applications.

Gojo & Company

Series D in 2020
Founded in 2014, Gojo & Company is a Tokyo-based holding company that enables financial inclusion for underserved communities worldwide. It invests in and partners with microfinance institutions across Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Africa, aiming to provide access to financial services regardless of one's background.

MICOLY

Venture Round in 2020
MICOLY, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015 that specializes in on-demand travel nail services. In addition to its primary focus on nail services, MICOLY operates a platform that publishes and sells creative video lessons. This platform features lectures from various creators across diverse fields, including nail art, Japanese calligraphy, flower arrangement, and knitting. By facilitating interactions between creators and their audiences, MICOLY enables users to engage in creative lessons and explore new hobbies.

Cardio Intelligence

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Cardio Intelligence develops and markets an AI-driven electrocardiographic diagnosis system. This system aids healthcare professionals in treating and preventing heart diseases by providing automated analysis comparable to specialist accuracy. The company also offers software development services.

Jij

Series A in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, Jij specializes in algorithm development and consulting. It leverages cutting-edge hardware and research methods like Ising machines and quantum annealing to develop optimization technologies for solving complex industrial problems that are traditionally difficult to compute.

PitPa

Seed Round in 2020
PitPa operates a podcast hosting and distribution platform primarily aimed at engineers in Japan. The company facilitates the creation of a diverse range of podcasts, including voice dramas, documentaries, educational content, and variety shows, enabling podcasters to share their work across multiple media channels. In addition to content creation and distribution, PitPa integrates data analysis and advertising monetization to enhance business marketing through podcasting. This approach allows them to support podcasters while providing listeners with engaging and informative programming.

EARS

Seed Round in 2020
EARS, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing podcasts and audio content. The company has developed a mobile application, ear.style, which enables users to access and listen to its in-house produced audio offerings. EARS, Inc. focuses on delivering engaging audio experiences to its audience, leveraging its expertise in content creation within the podcasting space.

Craif

Series A in 2020
Craif develops innovative devices for early cancer detection using urine tests. Founded in 2018, the company aims to improve cancer survival rates by enabling painless, accurate, and regular diagnosis through its MicroRNA technology.

Luup

Seed Round in 2020
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

Venture Round in 2020
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.

Medii

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2020, Medii is an e-consulting platform that connects medical institutions with specialist doctors. It offers on-site consulting services and online specialist consultations to address regional shortages of specialists.

Vark

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, Vark develops innovative virtual event platforms. Their flagship product enables live entertainment experiences within a Metaverse space, offering interactive environments, real-time audience engagement, customizable avatars, and immersive audio-visual elements.

Lbose

Seed Round in 2020
Lbose operates a co-working community platform that connects freelancers with small businesses in Japan. It facilitates collaboration and visualization of connections between these entities.

Rentio

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2015, Rentio operates an online platform for selling and leasing camera and home appliances. It offers subscription-based rental services, allowing customers to try products without purchasing them outright.

Journey Japan

Venture Round in 2020
Journey Japan is a travel agency that has been authorized by the commissioner of the local tourism organization. It is a service that makes it simple for customers to make hotel reservations, even if they have no money on hand. After their stay, they can purchase deferred payments from a convenience store, etc.

Rehasaku

Series A in 2019
Rehasaku Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company established in 2018, specializing in rehabilitation services. It operates a hospital that integrates advanced technology to support medical professionals, such as physiotherapists and judo rehabilitation practitioners, in delivering care. Rehasaku also offers a cloud-based web service designed to assist stay-at-home patients by providing digital counseling. This service facilitates the prescription of evidence-based exercise regimens and enables the sharing of instructional content through videos and written materials. By focusing on enabling patients to engage in self-treatment and rehabilitation at home, Rehasaku aims to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of rehabilitation services.

CLAS

Series A in 2019
CLAS, Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in online furniture rental and leasing services. It provides an e-commerce platform that caters to both individuals and corporations, offering rental and subscription options for furniture and home appliances. By facilitating access to essential furnishings and appliances, CLAS aims to meet the diverse needs of its customers in a convenient and flexible manner.

FIREBUG

Venture Round in 2019
FIREBUG Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, specializes in media content creation and marketing services. The company offers comprehensive solutions including marketing planning for mass and digital platforms, public relations support, TV commercial production, media buying, event planning, and smartphone video distribution. FIREBUG also facilitates talent development for comedians, actresses, models, artists, and creators by arranging production plans and creating IP and advertising items based on their social networking sites. Additionally, they provide basic marketing assistance and advertising services for businesses.

ambr

Seed Round in 2019
ambr is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that develops metaverse and virtual reality experiences. It provides a scalable platform for avatar-based communication and virtual world design, enabling users to interact in shared spaces and enjoy mini-games through VR devices, with multi-device crossplay across environments. The company emphasizes creating new virtual experiences through technology and creativity, supporting customizable avatars and diverse virtual environments that extend beyond the real world.

Craif

Seed Round in 2019
Craif develops innovative devices for early cancer detection using urine tests. Founded in 2018, the company aims to improve cancer survival rates by enabling painless, accurate, and regular diagnosis through its MicroRNA technology.

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 the screens of their smartphones and tablets, facilitating real-time sharing of gaming experiences. The platform enables users to engage with their audience through text chatting and viewer interaction, such as commenting and expressing appreciation with stars. While users can broadcast gameplay live to their followers, the platform currently does not save streams for later viewing. Mirrativ aims to innovate within the live gaming and advertising sectors, enhancing the overall gaming experience by allowing users to easily share and connect over exciting moments.

Jij

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2018, Jij specializes in algorithm development and consulting. It leverages cutting-edge hardware and research methods like Ising machines and quantum annealing to develop optimization technologies for solving complex industrial problems that are traditionally difficult to compute.

Wakrak

Venture Round in 2018
Wakrak operates an online platform in Japan that connects part-time workers with daily job opportunities. Users can browse available jobs, secure employment contracts without interviews, and work on-site.

Tanp

Series A in 2018
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.

Chaintope

Series A in 2018
Founded in Japan in 2016, Chaintope specializes in developing public blockchain technologies. Their services include system development and consulting, focusing on enhancing transaction speeds, integrating real-world credit models, and expanding potential applications.

Lbose

Seed Round in 2018
Lbose operates a co-working community platform that connects freelancers with small businesses in Japan. It facilitates collaboration and visualization of connections between these entities.

Africa Incubator

Series A in 2018
Africa Incubator Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo with offices in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, develops and markets sales automation software tailored for African enterprises. Founded in 2015 by Kentaro Nagai, the company's flagship product is SENRI, a software solution enabling field staff monitoring, report generation, order process streamlining, route management, customer management, and payment management. Additionally, Africa Incubator offers application development services for smartphones. As of 2018, SENRI was employed by approximately 50 African manufacturing and logistics companies, contributing to increased sales productivity for over 50 client companies.

WARPSPACE

Seed Round in 2018
WARPSPACE Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2016, originating from the University of Tsukuba, where it developed satellite projects for five years prior to its establishment. The company specializes in designing and developing satellite modules and ground system instruments. It provides communication infrastructure services for low Earth orbit satellites, including on-demand ground station services, intersatellite communication infrastructure, and portable ground station solutions. With its focus on advancing satellite technology, WARPSPACE aims to enhance connectivity and communication capabilities in the rapidly evolving space industry.

CLAS

Seed Round in 2018
CLAS, Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in online furniture rental and leasing services. It provides an e-commerce platform that caters to both individuals and corporations, offering rental and subscription options for furniture and home appliances. By facilitating access to essential furnishings and appliances, CLAS aims to meet the diverse needs of its customers in a convenient and flexible manner.

Tsukuruba

Venture Round in 2018
Tsukuruba Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in technology-driven property-related services. Founded in 2011 by Morakami Hiroki and Makihiro Nakamura, it operates an online brokerage platform called cowcamo, which focuses on the sale and resale of used and renovated properties. In addition to its real estate services, Tsukuruba offers Shared Workplace solutions, which encompass office search, design, and relocation consulting. The company also provides HEYSHA, a service offering office spaces tailored for startups, and co-ba, a subscription-based co-working office model. Furthermore, Tsukuruba fosters a creative community through its Creative Team, which includes engineers, designers, and architects, and operates tsukuruba studios, a space dedicated to innovative design experimentation.

Hubble Japan

Venture Round in 2018
Hubble Japan is a company that specializes in developing cloud-based software for the management and storage of legal documents. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company offers a platform that facilitates the exchange, management, and sharing of legal documents for organizations of all sizes and industries. Hubble's software integrates with various electronic signing services, including CloudSign and DocuSign, allowing for seamless document processing. The platform is designed to automatically organize and manage document histories, track changes, and revert to previous versions, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing legal and contract-related friction. Hubble Japan aims to streamline the document management process with user-friendly features that cater to the needs of its clients.

AppBrew

Series A in 2018
AppBrew Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo. It specializes in the development of LIPS, a mobile application designed as a beauty-focused social media platform. LIPS allows users to share and read authentic reviews on a wide range of products, including cosmetics, nail care, personal care, and hair care from various brands. The application serves as a valuable resource for consumers seeking to gather information and insights about beauty products and accessories, making informed purchasing decisions.

Jiksak Bioengineering

Venture Round in 2018
Jiksak Bioengineering, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of microfluidic devices and screening technologies aimed at addressing neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, the company utilizes innovative three-dimensional cell tissue models known as "Nerve Organoids" to enhance drug screening processes. By creating nerve tissue products that mimic human physiology, Jiksak Bioengineering aims to facilitate the identification of effective treatments for these debilitating conditions, ultimately enabling healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes in the field of neurodegeneration.

SmartEstate

Venture Round in 2018
SmartEstate, Inc. is a real estate company based in Minato-ku, Japan, that aims to streamline the rental process through technology. By utilizing machine learning, SmartEstate automates rental transactions, significantly reducing the need for human intervention and eliminating brokerage fees. The company operates an online portal that connects users directly with property options, enhancing efficiency and accessibility in the real estate market.

IJGN

Corporate Round in 2018
IJGN Inc., founded in November 2013 and based in Oita, Japan, develops and operates a subscription platform known as 'always'. This service facilitates users in discovering fixed-price offerings from various establishments, including cafes, fitness clubs, and amusement parks. The company also created AIRPO, an iOS application that rewards users with points for simply entering stores, leveraging iBeacon BLE technology. Additionally, IJGN develops guild, a photo-sharing application for businesses, and SPOTSALE, a platform for issuing and exchanging coins to support local enterprises. Through these initiatives, IJGN aims to enhance customer engagement and support local commerce.

Girasol Energy

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, Girasol Energy develops an IoT platform for photovoltaic plants. It installs sensor networks, collects data at the panel level via its cloud engine, and uses AI to automatically detect anomalies. The company's exclusive technology leverages satellite-based solar radiation statistics, enabling it to offer services at a significantly lower price compared to competitors.

Clue

Series A in 2017
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company provides various solutions that leverage drone technology for different applications. Its product lineup includes DroneRoofer, designed for exterior roof inspection, construction surveying, and roof area calculations; Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on images captured by drones; and Drone View-kun, aimed at photographing condominiums and properties. Through these offerings, CLUE, Inc. enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in construction and property management.

AppBrew

Seed Round in 2017
AppBrew Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo. It specializes in the development of LIPS, a mobile application designed as a beauty-focused social media platform. LIPS allows users to share and read authentic reviews on a wide range of products, including cosmetics, nail care, personal care, and hair care from various brands. The application serves as a valuable resource for consumers seeking to gather information and insights about beauty products and accessories, making informed purchasing decisions.

Beer and Tech

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2014, Beer and Tech operates an e-commerce platform dedicated to selling plants and flowers. It offers flower delivery services and provides resources for plant care through its accompanying website.

WAmazing

Venture Round in 2017
WAmazing is a Tokyo-based travel technology company that serves foreign visitors to Japan by combining mobile connectivity, content, and booking services. The company provides free SIM cards to allow travelers to register before arrival and offers an app with up to 500MB of complimentary internet access, reducing barriers created by Japanese signup pages. It also operates an online travel booking platform with a multilingual tourist guide, delivering reservations information and tourism content through smartphones. WAmazing supports local governments and tourism associations with tourism consulting and inbound marketing services for domestic partners, helping them reach inbound visitors. Founded in 2016, WAmazing integrates mobility, information, and reservations to simplify travel in Japan.

Tanp

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Schoo

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Schoo offers an online video learning platform, Schoo Web Campus. It provides free live lessons and radio-type lessons, aiming to enhance learning experiences through sound. The company also explores integrating its learning videos into university education and providing free information to newspaper owners and freelancers.

Roxx

Series A in 2017
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing and providing a job placement platform and related services tailored for musicians. Founded in 2013 and rebranded from Scouter Inc. in July 2019, ROXX operates key products such as Back Check, a reference verification service, and SARDINE, a cloud-based job database. The company's platform emphasizes the recruitment of inexperienced full-time employees and incorporates features that enhance reference compliance and research capabilities.

Provigate

Seed Round in 2017
Provigate is a company based in Japan that specializes in bio-transistor sensor technologies. It develops advanced diagnostic instruments capable of measuring blood sugar levels, utilizing perception-broadening sensors. These innovative technologies allow individuals, particularly those with diabetes, to monitor their glucose levels regularly, facilitating better management of their health and lifestyle habits. By providing accurate and dynamic measurements, Provigate aims to empower users to make informed decisions about their health.

Meuron

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Meuron is a Tokyo-based technology company that develops AI-powered applications for healthful eating and dining. Its CALNA assistant uses user lifestyle and hobby data to suggest products and menus, including restaurant options, convenience stores, and recipes, to support healthier choices. The company also develops smartphone applications and a food comparison platform for the food and beverage sector, with capabilities to automatically create diet menus and support craft beer initiatives. Founded in 2014, Meuron focuses on practical, user-friendly tools that combine nutrition guidance with decision support for consumers and industry players.

Clue

Seed Round in 2016
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company provides various solutions that leverage drone technology for different applications. Its product lineup includes DroneRoofer, designed for exterior roof inspection, construction surveying, and roof area calculations; Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on images captured by drones; and Drone View-kun, aimed at photographing condominiums and properties. Through these offerings, CLUE, Inc. enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in construction and property management.

Azit

Seed Round in 2016
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.

Coincheck

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Coincheck operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform. It facilitates trading of various cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, offers payment services, and develops trading software.

Africa Incubator

Seed Round in 2015
Africa Incubator Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo with offices in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, develops and markets sales automation software tailored for African enterprises. Founded in 2015 by Kentaro Nagai, the company's flagship product is SENRI, a software solution enabling field staff monitoring, report generation, order process streamlining, route management, customer management, and payment management. Additionally, Africa Incubator offers application development services for smartphones. As of 2018, SENRI was employed by approximately 50 African manufacturing and logistics companies, contributing to increased sales productivity for over 50 client companies.

Raksul

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

Schoo

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Schoo offers an online video learning platform, Schoo Web Campus. It provides free live lessons and radio-type lessons, aiming to enhance learning experiences through sound. The company also explores integrating its learning videos into university education and providing free information to newspaper owners and freelancers.

Clue

Seed Round in 2015
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company provides various solutions that leverage drone technology for different applications. Its product lineup includes DroneRoofer, designed for exterior roof inspection, construction surveying, and roof area calculations; Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on images captured by drones; and Drone View-kun, aimed at photographing condominiums and properties. Through these offerings, CLUE, Inc. enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in construction and property management.

Meuron

Venture Round in 2015
Meuron is a Tokyo-based technology company that develops AI-powered applications for healthful eating and dining. Its CALNA assistant uses user lifestyle and hobby data to suggest products and menus, including restaurant options, convenience stores, and recipes, to support healthier choices. The company also develops smartphone applications and a food comparison platform for the food and beverage sector, with capabilities to automatically create diet menus and support craft beer initiatives. Founded in 2014, Meuron focuses on practical, user-friendly tools that combine nutrition guidance with decision support for consumers and industry players.

Hacosco

Seed Round in 2014
Hacosco Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development, planning, sales, and management of virtual reality (VR) services. The company provides accessible VR experiences through its innovative smartphone VR service, which utilizes a simple viewer compatible with smartphones. This approach allows users to engage with virtual reality without the need for expensive head-mounted displays or complex equipment, making VR technology more available to the general public. Hacosco's product offerings include VR goggles and 360-degree cameras, designed to enhance the user experience in the growing field of virtual reality.

dely

Venture Round in 2014
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, dely specializes in designing and developing software applications, notably Kurashiru, a popular recipe video service. The company aims to impact the world through its innovative services.

UUUM

Venture Round in 2013
UUUM Co. Ltd is a prominent management and production services company based in Japan, focused on supporting YouTubers and online creators. Co-founded by HIKAKIN, the country's leading YouTuber, UUUM is recognized as Japan's largest influencer network. The company operates through several divisions: the Creator Support division provides assistance with video management and production; the Influencer Marketing division develops and executes promotional strategies; and the Game and Media division creates and manages original content, including games, films, and community applications. UUUM's business model aims to expand influencer marketing both within Japan and internationally, fostering global partnerships and collaborations in the digital content space.

Coincheck

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Coincheck operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform. It facilitates trading of various cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, offers payment services, and develops trading software.

Schoo

Seed Round in 2013
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Schoo offers an online video learning platform, Schoo Web Campus. It provides free live lessons and radio-type lessons, aiming to enhance learning experiences through sound. The company also explores integrating its learning videos into university education and providing free information to newspaper owners and freelancers.

Raksul

Series A in 2013
Raksul Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive printing services in Japan. Founded in 2009, Raksul offers a wide range of printed products, including flyers, business cards, pamphlets, posters, New Year’s cards, and various promotional materials. The company operates as a B2B platform, facilitating a streamlined connection between small and medium-sized enterprises and existing players in the printing, logistics, and advertising industries. By leveraging a sharing economy model, Raksul enables customers to access excess capacities from these industries at competitive prices, thereby simplifying traditional value chains and promoting efficiency.

STORYS.JP

Series A in 2012
STORYS.JP is a storytelling platform that partners with major publishers in Japan and Fuji Television to turn real life stories into books, television shows, and short stories.

Coincheck

Seed Round in 2012
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2012, Coincheck operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform. It facilitates trading of various cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, offers payment services, and develops trading software.

PR Times

Seed Round in 2012
PR Times is a company that facilitates communication between businesses and the public through news distribution. It operates an online platform that enables companies to share information about their products, events, and performance with consumers and the media. The company offers services such as PR strategy planning, content creation, and press release distribution to help its clients effectively communicate their messages and achieve their goals.

Raksul

Series A in 2012
Raksul Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive printing services in Japan. Founded in 2009, Raksul offers a wide range of printed products, including flyers, business cards, pamphlets, posters, New Year’s cards, and various promotional materials. The company operates as a B2B platform, facilitating a streamlined connection between small and medium-sized enterprises and existing players in the printing, logistics, and advertising industries. By leveraging a sharing economy model, Raksul enables customers to access excess capacities from these industries at competitive prices, thereby simplifying traditional value chains and promoting efficiency.
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