Optieum Biotechnologies
Series A in 2025
Optieum Biotechnologies Inc. is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody-based therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary Eumbody System™, the company creates and detects single-chain variable fragment (scFv) product candidates that specifically target and modulate immune cell functions for oncology applications. By enhancing the proliferation capacity and longevity of single-chain variable CAR-T cells, Optieum aims to improve patient responses to advanced tumors while minimizing adverse effects. The company's commitment lies in delivering transformative therapies to patients suffering from severe diseases.
Mjolnir Spaceworks
Series A in 2025
Mjolnir Spaceworks designs and manufactures innovative rockets with efficient engines and other spacecraft equipment. Its platform uses solid plastic fuel and liquid oxidizer, enabling safe, cost-effective mass production of rockets.
Q5D Technology
Venture Round in 2024
Q5D automates the manufacture and assembly of wiring looms using advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and intelligent software. It serves automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers accelerate electrification, enhance reliability, and streamline supply chains.
Revorf
Venture Round in 2024
Revorf is developing innovative diagnostic tools and therapies based on its proprietary gene detection analysis technology. The company focuses on autoimmune diseases, leveraging RNA and protein information analysis along with artificial intelligence to advance drug discovery.
MaterialGate
Seed Round in 2024
MaterialGate is a technology company that develops and commercializes single‑molecule dielectric materials to enhance electronic device performance. By creating advanced dielectric solutions, it enables manufacturers to improve the efficiency, reliability, and functionality of electronic components. The company holds intellectual property that supports the production of high‑performance dielectrics for use in a range of electronic applications.
Emulsion Flow Technologies
Series B in 2024
Emulsion Flow Technologies develops environment management technology focused on rare metal recycling and the separation and purification of substances, including solvent extraction methods designed to enhance purification capabilities. Its technology aims to improve productivity, support safer working conditions, and reduce environmental burden in the recycling sector.
Ashirase
Seed Round in 2024
Ashirase develops a walking navigation system for visually impaired individuals. Its technology enables independent mobility through voice-guided smartphone apps and vibration-based shoe attachments, allowing users to better focus on audible environmental warnings.
TKG Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2024
TKG Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing nucleic acid drugs using new-age medical technology.
Plantx specializes in artificial light plant factories, offering integrated environmental control systems (SAIBAIX), consulting services for enhancing existing facilities, and support for establishing new ones. They aim to provide optimal growing conditions for various plants, including vegetables and medicinal species.
ThinkCyte
Corporate Round in 2023
ThinkCyte, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-enabled, image-free visual cell sorting system, which sorts cells based on their morphology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in San Carlos, California, ThinkCyte utilizes advanced optics and machine learning to create its ghost cytometry technology. This innovative approach allows for ultra-high throughput and content-rich analysis of single cells, facilitating research, diagnostics, and therapeutics across various medical disciplines such as drug discovery and cell therapy. The company's cell sorting technology enables researchers to identify and isolate specific cells, including rare ones, in real-time, advancing the capabilities of single-cell analysis.
CellFiber
Venture Round in 2023
CellFiber Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and sale of cell-laden soft materials. The company focuses on creating plug-and-play bio-manufacturing solutions using its proprietary CellFiber™ technology. This technology is designed to enhance yields and product quality, ensuring stability, predictability, reproducibility, and scalability for cell and gene therapy applications. By providing efficient cell mass production processes, CellFiber supports a wide range of applications from research to clinical use, ultimately lowering costs and development timelines.
SolX is a business specializing in energy management solutions. It operates a digital platform designed to help companies optimize their energy costs and protect their interests. The platform offers energy data analytics, market intelligence, and procurement services, enabling users to measure their energy consumption, identify savings opportunities, and make informed energy decisions. Additionally, SolX provides consulting and regulatory compliance services in the renewable energy market.
HYDRONEXT
Venture Round in 2023
Hydronext Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company focused on the research and development of hydrogen purification equipment. Founded in 2015 and based in Oita, the company manufactures gas mixing equipment and offers consulting services related to hydrogen purification. Hydronext also develops devices aimed at aggregating electricity production from multiple sites, facilitating power generation for households, companies, and factories. Their technology plays a significant role in supporting fuel cell vehicles, contributing to the advancement of hydrogen energy solutions.
Ken Robotec
Series B in 2023
Ken Robotec provides labor-saving solutions that promote productivity improvement and reduce the burden on workers at construction sites. They contribute to the evolution and development of the construction industry. The objective of Ken Robotec is to create a joyful construction site where robots and humans may collaborate.
Eight Knot
Seed Round in 2023
Eight Knot develops autonomous navigation systems for water mobility, combining artificial intelligence and robotics to provide electronic navigation and vessel control. Its technology enables water-on-demand transportation using electric, environmentally friendly robotic boats.
HydroLeap
Series A in 2023
HydroLeap develops wastewater treatment technology that replaces expensive chemical treatments with smart electrical processes. The solutions address high-suspended solids, oil, and heavy metal-contaminated wastewater, enabling water recycling through electrical and membrane treatment systems and emphasizing environmentally friendly approaches.
Restore Vision
Series A in 2023
Restore Vision is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for eye diseases, particularly retinitis pigmentosa. The company specializes in gene therapy that employs advanced chimeric rhodopsin genes, which enhance the functionality of conventional rhodopsins. This technology aims to address the limitations of traditional treatments, providing high sensitivity and improved outcomes for patients suffering from intractable eye conditions. Through its research and development efforts, Restore Vision seeks to create effective therapeutic agents that significantly contribute to the field of ocular health.
SepPure Technologies
Series A in 2023
SepPure disrupts energy-intensive chemical separation processes like distillation. It uses novel nanofiltration membranes for sustainable separations, reducing global energy consumption, emissions, and pollution.
Vflow Tech
Series A in 2023
Vflow Tech specializes in manufacturing modular vanadium redox flow batteries, catering primarily to the utility and renewable energy sectors. Based in Singapore, the company offers scalable, safe, and high-performing energy storage solutions tailored for various applications, from households to grid-level storage.
Ashirase
Seed Round in 2022
Ashirase develops a walking navigation system for visually impaired individuals. Its technology enables independent mobility through voice-guided smartphone apps and vibration-based shoe attachments, allowing users to better focus on audible environmental warnings.
Karana is a Singapore-based company that specializes in producing plant-based meat alternatives using jackfruit. Founded in 2018, the company transforms this underutilized supercrop into versatile products such as dumplings and baos, designed for both chefs and home cooks. Karana's mission is to promote sustainable food systems by utilizing regenerative agriculture practices that support smallholder farmers and reduce waste. By deploying proprietary technology throughout its value chain, the company aims to increase the widespread use of jackfruit in various food applications, fostering a shift from industrial monoculture farming to a more equitable and decentralized model. This approach not only helps create nutritious culinary experiences but also contributes to environmental sustainability.
ARK specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of land-based aquaculture equipment and systems for sustainable fish farming. The company develops closed-circulation land-based marine environments to support off-the-grid aquaculture powered by solar and wind energy and solar hot water supply, enabling zero-emission production. Its solutions are designed to democratize aquaculture by providing scalable, independently powered systems that help protect the ocean while allowing clients to cultivate fish in controlled, land-based settings.
ProfilePrint
Series A in 2022
ProfilePrint is a company that specializes in food ingredient analysis through an innovative platform that utilizes artificial intelligence technology. This platform enables the detection of quality, taste profile, and freshness of food ingredients by synthesizing complex parameters and sensory data into a single digital fingerprint. By rapidly predicting the quality and profile of food samples within seconds, ProfilePrint empowers businesses to make more informed and efficient purchasing decisions. The company aims to address challenges within the food supply chain while fostering a sustainable ecosystem, enhancing growth and resilience for its users.
Restore Vision
Seed Round in 2022
Restore Vision is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for eye diseases, particularly retinitis pigmentosa. The company specializes in gene therapy that employs advanced chimeric rhodopsin genes, which enhance the functionality of conventional rhodopsins. This technology aims to address the limitations of traditional treatments, providing high sensitivity and improved outcomes for patients suffering from intractable eye conditions. Through its research and development efforts, Restore Vision seeks to create effective therapeutic agents that significantly contribute to the field of ocular health.
Ark Edge Space
Series A in 2022
ArkEdge Space is a manufacturer of microsatellites aimed at promoting space development and usage. The company develops and tests an ultra-small spacecraft that is responsible for communication and positioning systems for lunar activities, as well as establishes a method for cost reduction and mass production of high-performance 6U satellites, allowing businesses in positioning and communication technology to benefit the community by meeting their space needs.
Integriculture
Series A in 2022
Integriculture develops cellular agriculture products including clean meat and clean foie gras, and offers scientific visual content production. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to enhance sustainability and food security by enabling scalable cell culture. Its patented general-purpose large-scale cell culture system can culture a wide range of cells without external growth factors, enabling affordable clean processed meat. This technology supports the production of safer, more sustainable alternatives to conventional meat and broader access to cellular agriculture solutions.
Sentient.io
Series B in 2021
Sentient.io offers an AI & Data Cloud Platform that enables software developers to easily integrate AI capabilities into their applications. The platform provides access to curated datasets and pre-trained models via APIs, allowing for seamless embedding of AI algorithms.
Jala Tech
Series A in 2021
Jala Tech Pte. Ltd. is an Indonesian company specializing in the shrimp farming industry by manufacturing advanced monitoring devices. Its product lineup includes the JSLA portable device and the JALA continuous monitoring system. The company's solutions are designed to enhance farm management through data-driven decision-making, providing tools for water quality monitoring, planning, scheduling, and reporting. By enabling farmers to make informed decisions based on collected data, Jala Tech aims to improve operational efficiency and sustainability in shrimp farming. The comprehensive data from farms utilizing its systems is aggregated for analysis, offering insights into overall industry performance, production levels, and disease trends across regions and species. Through this innovative approach, Jala Tech seeks to foster profitable and sustainable practices within the shrimp aquaculture sector.
Jala Tech
Funding Round in 2021
Jala Tech Pte. Ltd. is an Indonesian company specializing in the shrimp farming industry by manufacturing advanced monitoring devices. Its product lineup includes the JSLA portable device and the JALA continuous monitoring system. The company's solutions are designed to enhance farm management through data-driven decision-making, providing tools for water quality monitoring, planning, scheduling, and reporting. By enabling farmers to make informed decisions based on collected data, Jala Tech aims to improve operational efficiency and sustainability in shrimp farming. The comprehensive data from farms utilizing its systems is aggregated for analysis, offering insights into overall industry performance, production levels, and disease trends across regions and species. Through this innovative approach, Jala Tech seeks to foster profitable and sustainable practices within the shrimp aquaculture sector.
Sentient.io
Series B in 2021
Sentient.io offers an AI & Data Cloud Platform that enables software developers to easily integrate AI capabilities into their applications. The platform provides access to curated datasets and pre-trained models via APIs, allowing for seamless embedding of AI algorithms.
Austrianova
Venture Round in 2021
Austrianova is a biotechnology company specializing in the encapsulation of living mammalian and bacterial cells. Its proprietary technology, Cell-in-a-Box® and Bac-in-a-Box®, protects encapsulated cells from immune system rejection, enabling safe transportation, storage, and targeted implantation.
Ashirase
Corporate Round in 2021
Ashirase develops a walking navigation system for visually impaired individuals. Its technology enables independent mobility through voice-guided smartphone apps and vibration-based shoe attachments, allowing users to better focus on audible environmental warnings.
Sagri, Inc. is a company based in Tamba, Japan, that specializes in developing agriculture software for experienced farmers. Founded in 2016, Sagri focuses on creating a data platform that addresses agricultural challenges through the use of satellite data and machine learning. This innovative platform enables users to analyze the status of agricultural land in their regions, collaborating with local governments and financial institutions. By providing digital mapping of abandoned cultivated land, Sagri aids agricultural committees in reducing the burden of land investigations and enhancing overall agricultural management.
ExtraBold
Venture Round in 2021
ExtraBold specializes in advanced manufacturing technologies, focusing on research and development of large-scale 3D printers that utilize recycled plastics, biomass plastics, and bioplastics. Their innovative additive manufacturing machine enables businesses to adopt decentralized manufacturing practices.
Ark Edge Space
Seed Round in 2021
ArkEdge Space is a manufacturer of microsatellites aimed at promoting space development and usage. The company develops and tests an ultra-small spacecraft that is responsible for communication and positioning systems for lunar activities, as well as establishes a method for cost reduction and mass production of high-performance 6U satellites, allowing businesses in positioning and communication technology to benefit the community by meeting their space needs.
Terra Labo
Venture Round in 2021
Terra Labo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Kasugai that specializes in the design and manufacture of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Established in 2014, Terra Labo focuses on developing fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones primarily for disaster management services. The company offers a range of consulting services and technologies, including surveillance drones and ground assistance systems, which enhance aerial surveillance capabilities. Additionally, Terra Labo engages in research and development related to environmental monitoring, disaster prevention, geological studies, and resource management. Its innovations facilitate the collection and sharing of vital data, thereby supporting various sectors such as fisheries, forestry, and regional information analysis.
Optieum Biotechnologies
Seed Round in 2021
Optieum Biotechnologies Inc. is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody-based therapies for cancer treatment. Utilizing its proprietary Eumbody System™, the company creates and detects single-chain variable fragment (scFv) product candidates that specifically target and modulate immune cell functions for oncology applications. By enhancing the proliferation capacity and longevity of single-chain variable CAR-T cells, Optieum aims to improve patient responses to advanced tumors while minimizing adverse effects. The company's commitment lies in delivering transformative therapies to patients suffering from severe diseases.
Lighthouse Japan
Venture Round in 2021
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SUDx-Biotec
Venture Round in 2020
SUDx-Biotec Corp. is a Japanese company, established in 2006 and headquartered in Kagoshima, that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of sugar chain technology. The company focuses on creating innovative diagnostic systems for the sensitive detection of viruses, utilizing glycine identification technology to enhance the accuracy of its testing platforms. SUDx-Biotec has developed an electricity-free diagnostic kit aimed at improving virus testing standards, specifically targeting active viral envelopes to aid healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating cold-like conditions. Additionally, the company offers reagents for research and conducts commissioned experiments, including virus testing, contributing to advancements in the field of medical diagnostics.
SUDx-Biotec
Venture Round in 2020
SUDx-Biotec Corp. is a Japanese company, established in 2006 and headquartered in Kagoshima, that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of sugar chain technology. The company focuses on creating innovative diagnostic systems for the sensitive detection of viruses, utilizing glycine identification technology to enhance the accuracy of its testing platforms. SUDx-Biotec has developed an electricity-free diagnostic kit aimed at improving virus testing standards, specifically targeting active viral envelopes to aid healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating cold-like conditions. Additionally, the company offers reagents for research and conducts commissioned experiments, including virus testing, contributing to advancements in the field of medical diagnostics.
Wonder Future Corporation
Series A in 2020
Wonder Future Corporation, founded in 2013 and based in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced 3D resin touch panels and IH spot reflow equipment. The company focuses on innovative mounting technology that utilizes electromagnetic induction to facilitate the production process. This technology allows for the instant mounting of electronic components on flexible and low heat-resistant substrates, such as PET, cloth, and paper, without causing physical stress or damage. Through its specialized equipment and support services, Wonder Future Corporation aims to enhance efficiency and quality in the electronics manufacturing sector.
CellFiber
Seed Round in 2020
CellFiber Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and sale of cell-laden soft materials. The company focuses on creating plug-and-play bio-manufacturing solutions using its proprietary CellFiber™ technology. This technology is designed to enhance yields and product quality, ensuring stability, predictability, reproducibility, and scalability for cell and gene therapy applications. By providing efficient cell mass production processes, CellFiber supports a wide range of applications from research to clinical use, ultimately lowering costs and development timelines.
Shiok Meats
Series A in 2020
Shiok Meats is a Singapore-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in cellular aquaculture, focusing on the production of cell-based meats and seafood. By harvesting from cells rather than animals, the company aims to provide clean and healthy alternatives to traditional meat products. Its primary offerings include lab-cultured shrimp and other crustacean meats, which are designed to be animal-friendly, health-conscious, and environmentally sustainable. Shiok Meats strives to deliver products that retain the same taste, texture, and nutritional value as conventional seafood, thereby catering to consumers seeking healthier and more ethical food options.
U-Map
Venture Round in 2020
U-MaP Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Nagoya, Japan, specializing in aluminum nitride (AlN) whiskers designed for thermal management and heat dissipation applications. Established in 2016, the company originates from research initiatives at Nagoya University and focuses on commercializing advanced materials and processing technologies. U-MaP is committed to addressing global challenges in manufacturing by developing conductive materials with high thermal conductivity and insulating properties. This innovative approach aims to enhance product quality and sustainability across various industries, positioning U-MaP as a key player in the development of next-generation industrial materials.
Integriculture
Series A in 2020
Integriculture develops cellular agriculture products including clean meat and clean foie gras, and offers scientific visual content production. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to enhance sustainability and food security by enabling scalable cell culture. Its patented general-purpose large-scale cell culture system can culture a wide range of cells without external growth factors, enabling affordable clean processed meat. This technology supports the production of safer, more sustainable alternatives to conventional meat and broader access to cellular agriculture solutions.
ThinkCyte
Series A in 2020
ThinkCyte, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-enabled, image-free visual cell sorting system, which sorts cells based on their morphology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in San Carlos, California, ThinkCyte utilizes advanced optics and machine learning to create its ghost cytometry technology. This innovative approach allows for ultra-high throughput and content-rich analysis of single cells, facilitating research, diagnostics, and therapeutics across various medical disciplines such as drug discovery and cell therapy. The company's cell sorting technology enables researchers to identify and isolate specific cells, including rare ones, in real-time, advancing the capabilities of single-cell analysis.
Eco-Pork
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, Eco-Pork develops agricultural software solutions. Its flagship product, Porker, is a comprehensive pig farming management system that enables data recording, visualization, scheduling, and cost management.
Founded in Japan in 2015, AMI specializes in manufacturing medical equipment, notably stethoscopes. The company also offers healthcare consulting services, including hospital management and clinical research.
AgroDesign Studios
Seed Round in 2020
AgroDesign Studio Inc. is a Japanese company established in 2018 and headquartered in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture. The company specializes in the research and development of agrochemicals, including pesticides and fertilizers, with a focus on sustainable agricultural practices. AgroDesign Studio is dedicated to creating biochemical-based pesticides that utilize active ingredient compounds, particularly molecular-targeted nitrification inhibitors. These innovative products are designed to suppress the activity of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria, allowing farmers to employ safer fertilizers for efficient agricultural production. Through its commitment to agricultural biotechnology, AgroDesign Studio aims to contribute significantly to sustainable farming solutions.
Epsilon Molecular Engineering
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Epsilon Molecular Engineering specializes in drug discovery and development for antibodies and peptides. It offers contracted research services in biotechnology, consulting, and bioinformatics information management.
Challenergy
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo in 2014, Challenergy specializes in manufacturing innovative wind turbines. Their flagship product is the Magnus X Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, designed to generate electricity reliably and safely, even in challenging conditions like strong winds or changing directions.
Eco-Pork
Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Eco-Pork develops agricultural software solutions. Its flagship product, Porker, is a comprehensive pig farming management system that enables data recording, visualization, scheduling, and cost management.
Langualess
Venture Round in 2019
Langualess Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2015, specializing in the development of electronic devices that assess the emotions and health of pets. The company utilizes heart rate variability analysis to measure pets' pulse rates and develop accompanying software for data interpretation. One of its key products, INUPATHY, is a harness designed for dogs that visualizes their emotional state through heart rate variation analysis. This device not only captures daily health metrics but also stores heart rate and emotional data in a cloud service, facilitating ongoing health monitoring. Langualess aims to foster a new form of communication that transcends traditional verbal and numerical methods by visualizing mental states through its innovative technology.
AquaFusion
Seed Round in 2019
Aqua Fusion is a company focused on regenerating fisheries through innovative technology and the manufacture of marine audio equipment. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Kobe City, Japan, Aqua Fusion has developed the AquaMagic series, an underwater visualization device that provides detailed information about underwater ecosystems, including fish species, size, weight, and the presence of underwater debris. The company utilizes its proprietary FINE (First INterval Echosounding) Technology to enhance sound wave transmission, allowing for high-resolution identification of individual fish, which surpasses the capabilities of traditional fish finders. By offering valuable underwater insights, Aqua Fusion aims to support sustainable ocean practices and contribute to the advancement of fisheries, marine leisure, and ocean research.
Aba develops excretion care devices to ease caregiver burden and improve care for elderly and other long-term care recipients. The company offers non-contact, non-invasive sensors that detect and record excretion status using smell detection, enabling timely diaper changes and reducing skin problems. Its product line includes Helppad, a bed equipped with smell sensors that signals caregivers when changes are needed. Based in Funabashi, Japan, Aba was founded in 2011 and targets the nursing and elderly care market with solutions designed to enhance efficiency and quality of care.
Think Lands
Venture Round in 2019
Think Lands is a start-up to manufacture and sell medical and inspection and measurement equipment.
NeuroSpace
Venture Round in 2019
NeuroSpace is a science venture focused on enhancing human well-being through the application of neuroscience technology, particularly in the area of sleep. The company operates a sleep analysis platform designed to improve sleep cycles and promote sustainability in sleep practices. This platform allows users to monitor their sleep patterns and includes a specialized tool for adjusting to jet lag, catering to travelers. Additionally, NeuroSpace provides sleep-related advice aimed at reducing sleep issues, thereby enabling users to optimize their sleep cycles for increased productivity and overall health.
Intelligent Surfaces
Venture Round in 2019
Intelligent Surfaces, Inc. is a Japanese company established in 2016, specializing in the development of methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymer coating products. The firm focuses on modifying the surfaces of artificial materials to enhance their biocompatibility and functionality, utilizing materials that closely resemble the phospholipids found in human biomembranes. Through advanced biomimetic technology, Intelligent Surfaces creates coatings that allow artificial surfaces to perform akin to natural, highly functional coatings. Their products are applicable in various medical contexts, including managed and controlled medical equipment, helping medical practitioners reduce adverse biological reactions when using artificial devices. By bridging the gap between synthetic materials and biological compatibility, Intelligent Surfaces aims to improve the performance and safety of medical and industrial applications.
ThinkCyte
Seed Round in 2019
ThinkCyte, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-enabled, image-free visual cell sorting system, which sorts cells based on their morphology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in San Carlos, California, ThinkCyte utilizes advanced optics and machine learning to create its ghost cytometry technology. This innovative approach allows for ultra-high throughput and content-rich analysis of single cells, facilitating research, diagnostics, and therapeutics across various medical disciplines such as drug discovery and cell therapy. The company's cell sorting technology enables researchers to identify and isolate specific cells, including rare ones, in real-time, advancing the capabilities of single-cell analysis.
Spacelink
Venture Round in 2019
SpaceLink is a venture company focused on the research and development of advanced energy storage solutions. It specializes in the manufacturing of next-generation power storage devices, particularly energy storage capacitors crafted from carbon nanotube technology. These innovative devices are designed to enhance the performance of batteries by preventing lead battery deterioration and improving overall efficiency. By utilizing carbon nanotube capacitors, SpaceLink produces environmentally friendly capacitors that offer enhanced charging capabilities, increased energy capacity, improved safety, and extended battery life. The company's commitment to developing cost-effective solutions enables clients to access state-of-the-art energy storage systems with superior energy density.
Farmnote Holdings
Series B in 2018
Farmnote Holdings, established in December 2016 and headquartered in Japan, serves as a strategic and financial management entity for its subsidiaries, Farmnote and Skyark. It oversees the operations of Farmnote, which specializes in agricultural IoT solutions, and Skyark, focusing on web integration services.
ANSeeN develops radiation sensing devices for non-destructive inspection. Their product range includes panel detectors, x-ray line sensors, x-ray image sensors, color cameras, and radiation spectrometers, enabling clients to ensure safe, automated, and unattended inspections.
Metro Weather
Venture Round in 2018
Metro Weather Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Uji, founded in 2015, that specializes in developing advanced Doppler lidar technology for atmospheric measurements. This high-performance lidar system measures wind direction and speed by analyzing minute movements of fine particles in the atmosphere, allowing for the creation of detailed three-dimensional wind maps. Originating from research at Kyoto University, the company combines remote sensing and signal processing technology with meteorological data and internet of things (IoT) capabilities to provide comprehensive insights into weather conditions. By enhancing the understanding of wind patterns, Metro Weather aims to contribute to aviation safety and other sectors reliant on accurate meteorological forecasts.
Ball Wave
Series B in 2018
Founded in 2015, Ball Wave specializes in developing and manufacturing sensors. Its product portfolio includes trace moisture sensors, mini sensors, and ball surface acoustic waves gas sensors.
Japanese Organization for Medical Device Development
Venture Round in 2018
The Japanese Organization for Medical Device Development, Inc. focuses on the research, development, manufacture, and sale of medical devices, care welfare devices, and pharmaceutical products. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, the organization aims to enhance Japan's medical innovation and position the country as a leader in the medical device industry. Its product offerings include medical device incubators and type 2 medical devices, and it also engages in the dealership and leasing of specialized medical devices. Furthermore, the organization plans and designs clinical studies for various healthcare products and provides consulting services related to regulatory affairs and quality assurance. Despite Japan's strong technical capabilities in manufacturing, the medical device sector faces challenges, with imports significantly surpassing domestic production, indicating the need for improved utilization of local manufacturing technology.
MiraiKikai
Venture Round in 2018
Miraikikai, Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance of robotics and mechatronics products. Founded in 2004 and based in Takamatsu, Japan, the company originated from Kagawa University and aims to create intelligent mobile robots for professional use. Its product offerings include solar cleaning robots that utilize advanced artificial intelligence to efficiently clean solar panels at utility-scale plants without water, employing brushes and air blowers to remove dust and sand. Additionally, Miraikikai develops 3D Laser Sensors for various applications and provides technical consultation and development solutions, leveraging extensive research and experience in mechanical design and control technology to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
Founded in Japan in 2015, AMI specializes in manufacturing medical equipment, notably stethoscopes. The company also offers healthcare consulting services, including hospital management and clinical research.
Wonder Future Corporation
Venture Round in 2018
Wonder Future Corporation, founded in 2013 and based in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced 3D resin touch panels and IH spot reflow equipment. The company focuses on innovative mounting technology that utilizes electromagnetic induction to facilitate the production process. This technology allows for the instant mounting of electronic components on flexible and low heat-resistant substrates, such as PET, cloth, and paper, without causing physical stress or damage. Through its specialized equipment and support services, Wonder Future Corporation aims to enhance efficiency and quality in the electronics manufacturing sector.
4D Sensor
Venture Round in 2018
4D Sensor specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling advanced measurement equipment. Its flagship product is a multi-dimensional scanner designed for high-speed, high-precision scanning of moving objects, including dynamic distortion capture of large structures. This technology benefits industries by enabling accurate shape, deformation, and vibration measurements.
AquaFusion
Seed Round in 2018
Aqua Fusion is a company focused on regenerating fisheries through innovative technology and the manufacture of marine audio equipment. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Kobe City, Japan, Aqua Fusion has developed the AquaMagic series, an underwater visualization device that provides detailed information about underwater ecosystems, including fish species, size, weight, and the presence of underwater debris. The company utilizes its proprietary FINE (First INterval Echosounding) Technology to enhance sound wave transmission, allowing for high-resolution identification of individual fish, which surpasses the capabilities of traditional fish finders. By offering valuable underwater insights, Aqua Fusion aims to support sustainable ocean practices and contribute to the advancement of fisheries, marine leisure, and ocean research.
ThinkCyte
Venture Round in 2018
ThinkCyte, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-enabled, image-free visual cell sorting system, which sorts cells based on their morphology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in San Carlos, California, ThinkCyte utilizes advanced optics and machine learning to create its ghost cytometry technology. This innovative approach allows for ultra-high throughput and content-rich analysis of single cells, facilitating research, diagnostics, and therapeutics across various medical disciplines such as drug discovery and cell therapy. The company's cell sorting technology enables researchers to identify and isolate specific cells, including rare ones, in real-time, advancing the capabilities of single-cell analysis.
Integriculture
Seed Round in 2018
Integriculture develops cellular agriculture products including clean meat and clean foie gras, and offers scientific visual content production. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to enhance sustainability and food security by enabling scalable cell culture. Its patented general-purpose large-scale cell culture system can culture a wide range of cells without external growth factors, enabling affordable clean processed meat. This technology supports the production of safer, more sustainable alternatives to conventional meat and broader access to cellular agriculture solutions.
Natsume Research Institute
Venture Round in 2018
Natsume Research Institute, Co., Ltd., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of innovative measurement methods and analysis technologies focused on pupillary response. The company aims to quantify changes in human emotions through its advanced pupillary light reflex analysis technology. By employing a scientific approach to analyze pupils' reactions, Natsume Research Institute provides objective emotional data, thereby reducing the ambiguity and instability often associated with self-reports. This technology enables clients across various fields to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency while creating new value through informed decision-making based on quantifiable emotional insights.
AKT Lab
Venture Round in 2018
AKT Lab specializes in the manufacture and sale of crystal production systems utilizing proprietary technologies. The company is engaged in research and development related to crystal manufacturing processes and crystalline materials. Single crystals, which are essential for high-performance devices, are a key focus, as they not only possess exceptional properties but also facilitate a deeper understanding of material characteristics. AKT Lab is committed to advancing single crystal manufacturing technology, aiming to enhance production processes and support the foundational aspects of advanced technology in the functional crystal industry.
Challenergy
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo in 2014, Challenergy specializes in manufacturing innovative wind turbines. Their flagship product is the Magnus X Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, designed to generate electricity reliably and safely, even in challenging conditions like strong winds or changing directions.
Man-Machine Synergy Effectors
Corporate Round in 2018
Man-Machine Synergy Effectors, Inc. is a Japanese company established in 2007, specializing in the development of humanoid heavy equipment that incorporates master-slave systems. Based in Kusatsu, the company focuses on creating devices that enhance human capabilities through the synergy of human and machine interactions. Unlike traditional robotics, which often aim for autonomy and artificial intelligence, Man-Machine Synergy Effectors emphasizes intuitive human control over machines, positioning its products as tools that augment human labor rather than replace it. This approach seeks to enrich societal well-being by increasing the value of human work and fostering collaboration between humans and technology.
MELTIN MMI
Series A in 2017
MELTIN MMI is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that develops cyborg technology for medical and assistive devices. It focuses on biosensors, robotic arms and prosthetic hands, using bio-signal processing to link the human body with machines and to analyze movement and intention. The company’s wire-driven robot control technology supports precise, real-time hand motion for amputees and other medical applications, with the goal of replicating the speed and dexterity of natural hand movements.
Ispace Technologies
Series A in 2017
Ispace Technologies is a Tokyo-based company specializing in space resource exploration, particularly focused on developing micro-robotic technology to facilitate the identification, extraction, and transportation of lunar resources, such as ice, essential for sustaining human life in space. Founded in 2013, Ispace is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing 3D printing and commercially available products to create efficient and cost-effective solutions. The company is also involved in the Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition through its Team HAKUTO, which has gained recognition for its advancements in mobility and aims to land a privately funded robot on the Moon. Ispace’s micro-robots are designed to explore larger lunar areas quickly and economically, making significant strides towards establishing a sustainable presence in outer space.
Epsilon Molecular Engineering
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Epsilon Molecular Engineering specializes in drug discovery and development for antibodies and peptides. It offers contracted research services in biotechnology, consulting, and bioinformatics information management.
iQPS
Venture Round in 2017
iQPS Inc. is a space technology service provider based in Fukuoka City, Japan, founded in 2005. The company specializes in the research, development, design, manufacturing, and sales of satellites, onboard satellite equipment, precision instruments, and electronic devices. iQPS also offers technical consultation and conducts planning and operation of training sessions, workshops, and seminars focused on space technologies. Additionally, the company is involved in the acquisition and sale of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image data from small SAR satellites, further expanding its capabilities in the space sector.
Intelligent Surfaces
Venture Round in 2017
Intelligent Surfaces, Inc. is a Japanese company established in 2016, specializing in the development of methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymer coating products. The firm focuses on modifying the surfaces of artificial materials to enhance their biocompatibility and functionality, utilizing materials that closely resemble the phospholipids found in human biomembranes. Through advanced biomimetic technology, Intelligent Surfaces creates coatings that allow artificial surfaces to perform akin to natural, highly functional coatings. Their products are applicable in various medical contexts, including managed and controlled medical equipment, helping medical practitioners reduce adverse biological reactions when using artificial devices. By bridging the gap between synthetic materials and biological compatibility, Intelligent Surfaces aims to improve the performance and safety of medical and industrial applications.
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.
Light Touch Technology
Seed Round in 2017
Light Touch Technology is a developer and manufacturer of a non-invasive blood glucose sensor based in Kizugawa, Japan, founded in 2017. The company employs solid-state laser technology and optical parametric oscillation to generate a high-brightness mid-infrared laser for real-time glucose measurement. Its sensor enables users to assess blood glucose levels by holding a hand up to the light for about five seconds, avoiding blood sampling and reducing infection risk and waste. The device targets convenient, real-time monitoring while addressing the economic burden of disposal and the mental burden associated with traditional finger-prick methods.
NeuroSpace
Seed Round in 2017
NeuroSpace is a science venture focused on enhancing human well-being through the application of neuroscience technology, particularly in the area of sleep. The company operates a sleep analysis platform designed to improve sleep cycles and promote sustainability in sleep practices. This platform allows users to monitor their sleep patterns and includes a specialized tool for adjusting to jet lag, catering to travelers. Additionally, NeuroSpace provides sleep-related advice aimed at reducing sleep issues, thereby enabling users to optimize their sleep cycles for increased productivity and overall health.
ANSeeN develops radiation sensing devices for non-destructive inspection. Their product range includes panel detectors, x-ray line sensors, x-ray image sensors, color cameras, and radiation spectrometers, enabling clients to ensure safe, automated, and unattended inspections.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Floadia specializes in developing and licensing semiconductor intellectual property for embedded non-volatile memory solutions. With a team originating from Renesas, they offer low-power memory chips supporting IoT devices, automobiles, smartphones, and smart cards.
RESVO
Venture Round in 2017
RESVO Inc. is a Tokyo-based company focused on the research and development of biomarkers for the diagnosis of mental and neural diseases. Founded in 2015, RESVO specializes in creating innovative solutions aimed at addressing neuropsychiatric disorders. Its flagship product includes a Rabbit anti-Immunoglobulin κ light chain polyclonal antibody, which serves as a biomarker for diagnosing psychiatric and neurological conditions. The company is dedicated to advancing healthcare systems by utilizing data from medical devices, thereby assisting medical professionals in identifying risks associated with psychiatric disorders and immune issues related to conditions such as schizophrenia and autism. Through its commitment to scientific research and societal impact, RESVO aims to contribute to a world free from mental illness.
Order-made Medical Research
Venture Round in 2017
A biotech company specializing in innovative therapeutic antibody development. It focuses on generating antibodies against previously challenging multi-transmembrane targets, expanding the target molecule pool for therapeutic antibodies.
Plantx
Venture Round in 2017
Plantx specializes in artificial light plant factories, offering integrated environmental control systems (SAIBAIX), consulting services for enhancing existing facilities, and support for establishing new ones. They aim to provide optimal growing conditions for various plants, including vegetables and medicinal species.
E-ThermoGentek
Venture Round in 2016
E-ThermoGentek develops semiconductor technology focused on thermoelectric power generation. The company offers a flexible thermoelectric module mounted on a thin, bendable substrate that can be installed on cylindrical pipes in industrial facilities to recover heat from low-temperature waste streams and convert it into electricity, thereby improving energy efficiency in industrial processes.
4D Sensor
Venture Round in 2016
4D Sensor specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling advanced measurement equipment. Its flagship product is a multi-dimensional scanner designed for high-speed, high-precision scanning of moving objects, including dynamic distortion capture of large structures. This technology benefits industries by enabling accurate shape, deformation, and vibration measurements.
Man-Machine Synergy Effectors
Venture Round in 2016
Man-Machine Synergy Effectors, Inc. is a Japanese company established in 2007, specializing in the development of humanoid heavy equipment that incorporates master-slave systems. Based in Kusatsu, the company focuses on creating devices that enhance human capabilities through the synergy of human and machine interactions. Unlike traditional robotics, which often aim for autonomy and artificial intelligence, Man-Machine Synergy Effectors emphasizes intuitive human control over machines, positioning its products as tools that augment human labor rather than replace it. This approach seeks to enrich societal well-being by increasing the value of human work and fostering collaboration between humans and technology.
Challenergy
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo in 2014, Challenergy specializes in manufacturing innovative wind turbines. Their flagship product is the Magnus X Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, designed to generate electricity reliably and safely, even in challenging conditions like strong winds or changing directions.
QD Laser
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2006, QD Laser specializes in manufacturing quantum dot semiconductor lasers and wafers for various applications such as communications, industrial processing, and medical imaging. Its product portfolio includes picosecond lasers for precision machining, color-specific lasers for biological sciences, laser arrays for silicon optical circuits, and broadband gain chips for ophthalmic testing. Headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, the company serves diverse industries including telecommunications, manufacturing, medicine, and consumer products.
Connectec Japan
Venture Round in 2016
Connectec Japan Corporation specializes in the development of semiconductor and electrical products, focusing on semiconductor chip bonding and low-temperature MEMS chips. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Myoko, Japan, the company also offers foundry services for semiconductor packaging, alongside technical support for surface mount technology (SMT). Its capabilities extend to providing evaluation, analysis, and reliability testing services, as well as developing small desktop semiconductor assembly equipment. Connectec Japan operates a satellite office in Kyoto and has sales offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Suzhou, China, serving a diverse clientele in various industrial applications.
Spacelink
Venture Round in 2016
SpaceLink is a venture company focused on the research and development of advanced energy storage solutions. It specializes in the manufacturing of next-generation power storage devices, particularly energy storage capacitors crafted from carbon nanotube technology. These innovative devices are designed to enhance the performance of batteries by preventing lead battery deterioration and improving overall efficiency. By utilizing carbon nanotube capacitors, SpaceLink produces environmentally friendly capacitors that offer enhanced charging capabilities, increased energy capacity, improved safety, and extended battery life. The company's commitment to developing cost-effective solutions enables clients to access state-of-the-art energy storage systems with superior energy density.
Think Lands
Venture Round in 2016
Think Lands is a start-up to manufacture and sell medical and inspection and measurement equipment.
OryLab
Venture Round in 2016
OryLab is a Tokyo-based developer and manufacturer focused on communication technology and robotics. The company conducts research and development, as well as production and sales of hardware solutions that enable remote interaction. Its robots are small, remote-controlled devices designed to act as an alter-ego for users, capable of talking with others and moving limbs through an internet connection, with the aim of addressing loneliness. OryLab combines hardware innovation with commercial deployment of integrated communication and robotic technologies in its markets.
iHeart specializes in developing regenerative medicinal products for severe heart failure using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technologies. Its core technology was pioneered by scientists at Kyoto University.
Kyulux is a material developer that researches and sells organic electroluminescence materials for OLED displays and lighting. The company specializes in thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) emitters and Hyperfluorescence technology that combines TADF with fluorescent emitters to achieve high efficiency. Kyulux develops and supplies OLED materials and related solutions to manufacturers in the display and lighting industries, enabling cost-effective, durable, and efficient OLED devices without rare metals. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, Kyulux owns or controls a substantial portfolio of TADF intellectual property developed with Kyushu University and industry partners, supporting the commercial adoption of next-generation OLEDs.