Colopl Next

Colopl Next is the corporate venture capital arm of Colopl, a leading Japanese gaming company. Headquartered in Japan, it invests globally in diverse internet businesses, prioritizing innovative entrepreneurs across sectors like B2C services, lifestyle, health, gaming, and emerging technologies.

Sehong Jang

Executive Director

Tetsuya Nakashima

Investment Manager

Daiki Nishiyama

Investment Manager, ColoplNext

Hideki Shiiki

Investment Manager

Shintaro Yamakami

CEO and General Partner

Shintaro Yamakami

CEO

Past deals in Corporate Round

LTE-X

Corporate Round in 2021
LTE-X Inc. is a company specializing in private LTE and Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, the company delivers secure, high-speed, and large-capacity IoT platforms that cater to various industries, including public works, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. As a subsidiary of WirelessGate, Inc., LTE-X focuses on enhancing connectivity and security for its clients through innovative technology tailored to meet the specific needs of diverse sectors.

Elaly

Corporate Round in 2019
Elaly Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates AirRoom, a sharing service that enables customers to use products from popular furniture brands at a fixed monthly rate. The company's mission is to enhance quality of life by democratizing access to valuable products and experiences, promoting a lifestyle that is less dependent on traditional financial constraints. Through its innovative approach, Elaly seeks to leverage technology to create a more fulfilling and enjoyable life for a broad audience.

JapanWork

Corporate Round in 2019
JapanWork is an AI-driven recruitment service aimed at assisting foreigners residing in Japan in their job search endeavors. The platform is designed to enhance the employment experience for its users, providing services such as translation, recruitment support, primary interview facilitation, and scheduling adjustments. With a user base exceeding 150,000, primarily consisting of permanent residents, JapanWork has established itself as the largest service of its kind in Japan. By leveraging advanced AI technology, the company ensures high matching accuracy and adoption rates, while concurrently addressing the challenges that recruiting companies face when hiring foreign talent.

DogHuggy

Corporate Round in 2019
DogHuggy is an online marketplace that connects pet owners with dog sitters, offering a solution for those who need care for their pets while traveling or otherwise occupied. The platform employs a matching service that identifies suitable dog hosts based on a thorough vetting process, which includes scanning government-issued ID cards and conducting preliminary interviews. This ensures a reliable and safe environment for pets. Once a match is made, the pet owner can request a reservation with the selected dog host, facilitating a seamless experience for both parties. DogHuggy aims to provide peace of mind for pet owners by ensuring their dogs are well cared for in a home-like setting.

Japan Wind Tunnel Manufacturing

Corporate Round in 2019
Japan Fudo Industry Inc. specializes in engineering, design, and manufacturing of equipment for wind power generation. Founded in 2016 and based in Kurume, Japan, the company offers a range of products including wind tunnel test equipment, wind power generators, and hydraulic power generators. Notable innovations include the compact "Aero Optim" wind tunnel series and double propeller wind turbines. Japan Fudo also provides stackable wind tunnel units, large custom wind tunnels, fan units, wind resistance testing devices, measuring instruments, software, and maintenance services. Their technology aims to optimize the efficiency of wind power generators by stabilizing airflow over short distances, contributing to improved performance and cost-effectiveness for their clients.

Payke

Corporate Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Payke develops a cloud-based solution that enables users to access product information in their native language by scanning barcodes. It serves individuals and businesses worldwide, aiming to create a global product database accessible anytime, anywhere.

Laxus Technologies

Corporate Round in 2016
Laxus Technologies operates an online platform enabling users to borrow designer handbags on a subscription basis.
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