Daiwa Corporate Investment

Established in 2013, Daiwa Corporate Investment is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm focused on supporting the growth of startups across Asia. It primarily invests in business-to-business, business-to-consumer, financial services, healthcare, and information technology sectors.

Kiyohisa Hirano

President and CEO

Tomohiro Kobayashi

Director, Daiwa Securities

Jun Okuda

Investment Director, Asia

Past deals in Tokyo

GITAI

Series B in 2023
GITAI is a Tokyo-based space robotics company developing humanoid telepresence robots to enable labor in space. Founded in 2016, it designs and deploys robotic systems for tasks on space stations, lunar bases, satellites, and related infrastructure, with the aim of reducing human workload and operational costs. Its products include the G1 general-purpose robot for automating a broad range of internal and external activities on space platforms, the S1 for specialized tasks and on-orbit servicing, and the H1 robot manipulation system for ground-based teleoperation of in-space operations. Through agile development and vertical integration, GITAI seeks to advance safe, reliable robotic labor for exploration, construction, maintenance, and research in space.

CellFiber

Series A in 2022
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.

Lisse

Venture Round in 2021
Lisse, established in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing automatic contract review solutions. The company offers a 24-hour contract checking service, LeCHECK, which employs AI to support contract checking and creation. Additionally, Lisse provides LeTRANSLATE, a real-time, high-quality machine translation tool for English contracts. By combining legal expertise with technology, Lisse aims to enhance corporate legal affairs, mitigate transaction risks, and foster a dispute-free society.

Craif

Series B in 2021
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.

Life is Beautiful

Venture Round in 2021
Life is Beautiful develops iOS and Android mobile apps, web apps, and Facebook apps. The company’s portfolio of services includes development and consultation with Natural Language Processing, smartphone app development, social app development, web service development, UI/UX design, character design, and consultation. Life is Beautiful was founded on September 29, 2010, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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.

GITAI

Series B in 2021
GITAI is a Tokyo-based space robotics company developing humanoid telepresence robots to enable labor in space. Founded in 2016, it designs and deploys robotic systems for tasks on space stations, lunar bases, satellites, and related infrastructure, with the aim of reducing human workload and operational costs. Its products include the G1 general-purpose robot for automating a broad range of internal and external activities on space platforms, the S1 for specialized tasks and on-orbit servicing, and the H1 robot manipulation system for ground-based teleoperation of in-space operations. Through agile development and vertical integration, GITAI seeks to advance safe, reliable robotic labor for exploration, construction, maintenance, and research in space.

Stockmark

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, Stockmark specializes in developing and operating business decision support services. It leverages artificial intelligence technology, particularly natural language processing, to extract user preferences, predict market trends, and facilitate efficient corporate culture transformation.

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.

Rapyuta Robotics

Series B in 2020
Rapyuta Robotics is a global cloud robotics platform company that centrally manages diverse robots and sensors. Its platform integrates robot hardware, software, sensor data, and applications in the cloud to simplify deployment and ongoing management of robotic systems, reducing the need for in-house robotics expertise. Founded in 2014 and spun out of ETH Zürich, the company operates internationally with offices in Japan and India and a subsidiary in Zurich, Switzerland. By leveraging cloud-based computation, it enables businesses to focus on core processes rather than managing hardware or software infrastructure, targeting markets such as security and inspection where scalable cloud robotics can drive efficiency.

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.

Aidemy

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2014, Aidemy offers an online platform for individuals to learn artificial intelligence programming and for businesses to leverage AI technology using their own data. Its services include practical blockchain applications, supporting DX human resource development, problem selection, proof-of-concept development, and operation.

FULL KAITEN

Venture Round in 2020
FULL KAITEN Inc. operates a cloud-based inventory optimization platform for the retail, wholesale, and manufacturing sectors. The software predicts future sales, classifies inventory into appropriate, excess, and defective stock, generates reduction lists, and calculates optimal purchase quantities to minimize lost sales from stockouts. By linking diverse customer data, the platform helps improve unit price, turnover rate, and gross margins by coordinating with other products and sales channels. It supports sales growth and inventory reduction through data-driven insights for pricing, procurement, and assortment decisions. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Osaka, with an office in Tokyo.

Eviry

Venture Round in 2019
Eviry Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2006 that specializes in cloud-based video distribution solutions. The company provides a comprehensive platform that empowers businesses and creators by offering video marketing support and data-driven insights. Eviry's services include video analytics tools compatible with YouTube and other major social video platforms, allowing users to access essential market data and insights for effective video marketing. The company aims to streamline the video distribution process by integrating all necessary functionalities into a single platform, enhancing the ability to analyze and optimize video content performance.

NewRope

Series A in 2019
NewRope Co. Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based image recognition software. Its core product, CBK scnnr, automatically analyzes fashion images and returns relevant tag information. NewRope's software caters to various fashion services, including image search, media commerce construction, recommendation of similar images, automatic image tagging, trend prediction through social media analysis, e-commerce, and in-store applications.

AI Medical Service

Series B in 2019
AI Medical Service specializes in developing artificial intelligence that combines Japanese endoscopic specialists' expertise to enhance global endoscopic medical care.

BeatFit

Series A in 2019
BeatFit Inc. is a fitness technology startup founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in developing a fitness voice guide application that offers users unlimited listening options, enhancing their workout experiences. By integrating voice guidance into fitness routines, BeatFit aims to provide personalized support and motivation for users, catering to various fitness levels and goals.

SpiderPlus

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1997, SpiderPlus develops software solutions for the construction industry. Its flagship product, SPIDERPLUS, is a site communication platform that manages and shares drawings and photos, aiming to enhance project quality, safety, and environmental friendliness.

MILIZE

Corporate Round in 2018
MILIZE develops a cloud-based web platform integrating financial engineering with AI research, development, and operations. Its products include AI-driven forecasting tools for sales, investments, and life planning, along with risk management support.

Virtusize

Venture Round in 2018
Virtusize AB is a company that specializes in providing a virtual fitting solution designed for online retailers in Europe and Asia. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Berlin and Tokyo, the company offers a garment-to-garment comparison tool that allows shoppers to measure clothing items they already own against potential purchases. This innovative approach addresses a significant challenge in online fashion retail by ensuring customers find their correct size, thereby enhancing their shopping experience. Virtusize's technology not only facilitates informed purchasing decisions but also helps retailers increase sales while reducing fit-related returns. The company partners with a growing number of notable global brands, including Uniqlo, New Balance, and Kate Spade, among others.

BeatFit

Seed Round in 2018
BeatFit Inc. is a fitness technology startup founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in developing a fitness voice guide application that offers users unlimited listening options, enhancing their workout experiences. By integrating voice guidance into fitness routines, BeatFit aims to provide personalized support and motivation for users, catering to various fitness levels and goals.

TANOsim

Venture Round in 2018
TANOsim Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, specializes in developing platforms for professionals engaged in 3D computer graphics (3DCG), games, and virtual/augmented reality content creation. The company's flagship service, CG Crowd, facilitates connections between businesses and skilled professionals across diverse industries such as video production, VFX, gaming, pachinko, VR/AR/MR technologies, and 3D printing. TANOsim's software solutions cater to various sectors including entertainment, medical care, architecture, product design, and more, enabling clients to customize graphics and develop tailored software alternatives based on their specific needs.

FULL KAITEN

Venture Round in 2018
FULL KAITEN Inc. operates a cloud-based inventory optimization platform for the retail, wholesale, and manufacturing sectors. The software predicts future sales, classifies inventory into appropriate, excess, and defective stock, generates reduction lists, and calculates optimal purchase quantities to minimize lost sales from stockouts. By linking diverse customer data, the platform helps improve unit price, turnover rate, and gross margins by coordinating with other products and sales channels. It supports sales growth and inventory reduction through data-driven insights for pricing, procurement, and assortment decisions. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Osaka, with an office in Tokyo.

Photosynth

Venture Round in 2018
Photosynth is an information technology company that designs and operates cloud-based entrance and exit management systems and IoT-enabled smart locks for homes and businesses. It develops and provides Akerun Access Intelligence, a cloud-based authentication platform that enables personal authentication and security through edge devices connected to the cloud, serving both corporate and residential customers. The company also offers facility management services via Migakun, a BPaaS platform that coordinates gig workers to address labor shortages across various spaces. Through its IoT and cloud initiatives, Photosynth integrates physical access control with scalable authentication and workforce enablement.

Spider Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Spider Labs, Ltd. is a cyber security company specializing in the detection and prevention of online advertising fraud. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company has developed an automated, AI-driven software solution known as Spider AF. This tool enables ad tech businesses, advertisers, and ad agencies to identify, block, and manage fraudulent clicks and conversions across their digital advertising campaigns. By offering centralized fraud management and advanced automation, Spider AF provides advertisers with enhanced transparency, allowing them to track ad placements, recognize fraudulent activities, and analyze reliable, fraud-free data.

TANOsim

Venture Round in 2018
TANOsim Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, specializes in developing platforms for professionals engaged in 3D computer graphics (3DCG), games, and virtual/augmented reality content creation. The company's flagship service, CG Crowd, facilitates connections between businesses and skilled professionals across diverse industries such as video production, VFX, gaming, pachinko, VR/AR/MR technologies, and 3D printing. TANOsim's software solutions cater to various sectors including entertainment, medical care, architecture, product design, and more, enabling clients to customize graphics and develop tailored software alternatives based on their specific needs.

NewRope

Seed Round in 2018
NewRope Co. Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based image recognition software. Its core product, CBK scnnr, automatically analyzes fashion images and returns relevant tag information. NewRope's software caters to various fashion services, including image search, media commerce construction, recommendation of similar images, automatic image tagging, trend prediction through social media analysis, e-commerce, and in-store applications.

Adoir

Seed Round in 2017
Adoir Inc. is an online video communication company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2012. The company focuses on developing an information sharing and review platform for video production, catering primarily to technology companies seeking to promote their products and services. Adoir aims to highlight the value of Japanese technology and culture by creating engaging video content that can be shared globally. With a vision of "Japan worth spreading," Adoir seeks to discover and showcase the unique aspects of Japan to an international audience, thereby enhancing the country's exports through effective online video promotion.

SORA

Seed Round in 2017
SORA, Inc. is a company established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in technology solutions for the hospitality industry. It focuses on developing a price strategy application interface designed to optimize pricing for hotels. By providing an online service that compares prices of various hotels and inns, SORA aims to enhance customer satisfaction for both sellers and buyers. The company is committed to creating an environment where economic growth aligns with a positive working style, leveraging technology to facilitate better pricing strategies in the market.

STUDIO

Seed Round in 2017
STUDIO, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing code-based design tools for digital services. The company's primary product is a web design and development platform that empowers users to create websites from scratch without requiring coding expertise. STUDIO's AI-augmented design app offers features such as task assistance, automatic layout resizing, and multi-step task auto-population, enhancing the user experience and streamlining the web design process.

PR Table

Series A in 2017
PR Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in corporate storytelling through its mobile application. The company offers a public relations platform that enables clients to create, accumulate, and utilize narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This platform helps corporate clients effectively communicate their stories, focusing on aspects such as recruitment and the sharing of foundational episodes. By streamlining the storytelling process, PR Table aims to enhance how organizations convey their messages and engage with their audiences.

Elephantech

Series A in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, Elephantech specializes in the manufacturing of electronic circuits. The company's innovative metal inkjet printing technology enables it to produce flexible printed circuit boards sustainably.

Neuroceuticals

Venture Round in 2017
Neuroceuticals Inc. is a Tokyo-based manufacturer of medical devices established in 2009. The company specializes in various innovative healthcare solutions, including a video endoscope system, a vagal nerve stimulation catheter system, a temperature monitoring catheter, and a medical pen blade. Neuroceuticals is dedicated to enhancing health and well-being by addressing challenging treatment areas across multiple medical fields, including surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, and orthopedics. The company focuses on understanding the needs of the medical community and developing diverse products and technologies to improve patient care. Notably, its vagus nerve stimulation catheter is designed to control nerve signals and reduce infarct size during the acute phase of myocardial infarction, thereby helping to optimize treatments and prevent heart failure.

Floadia

Series B in 2017
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.

Seven Dreamers

Venture Round in 2017
Seven Dreamers Laboratories, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative medical devices and personal-use technology. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its commitment to developing unique, world-first products. One of its notable creations is the Laundroid, a laundry-folding robot that employs image-recognition algorithms and artificial intelligence to identify various types of clothing, fold them accordingly, and sort them by item or family member. This technology aims to significantly enhance everyday life by automating household chores, thereby allowing users to spend their time on more meaningful activities.

FULL KAITEN

Venture Round in 2017
FULL KAITEN Inc. operates a cloud-based inventory optimization platform for the retail, wholesale, and manufacturing sectors. The software predicts future sales, classifies inventory into appropriate, excess, and defective stock, generates reduction lists, and calculates optimal purchase quantities to minimize lost sales from stockouts. By linking diverse customer data, the platform helps improve unit price, turnover rate, and gross margins by coordinating with other products and sales channels. It supports sales growth and inventory reduction through data-driven insights for pricing, procurement, and assortment decisions. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Osaka, with an office in Tokyo.

Requpo

Venture Round in 2017
Requpo Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that has developed an innovative beauty salon reservation application, allowing users to book appointments at beauty salons without the need for extensive searching. Founded in 2015, Requpo's platform streamlines the booking process by facilitating direct requests to beauticians, eliminating the need for traditional communication methods such as phone calls, emails, or chats. This approach enables users to secure salon appointments quickly and efficiently, enhancing the overall customer experience in the beauty services sector.

PR Table

Seed Round in 2016
PR Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in corporate storytelling through its mobile application. The company offers a public relations platform that enables clients to create, accumulate, and utilize narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This platform helps corporate clients effectively communicate their stories, focusing on aspects such as recruitment and the sharing of foundational episodes. By streamlining the storytelling process, PR Table aims to enhance how organizations convey their messages and engage with their audiences.

Good Cycle System

Venture Round in 2016
Good Cycle System Inc. is a pharmaceutical technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in electronic drug history systems. The firm develops smart medication history solutions that support pharmacies by providing users with clear medication instructions. Its platform is designed to track medical records, record medication histories, and contribute valuable information to a comprehensive portal of pharmaceutical products. Additionally, the system analyzes medical bills and prescriptions, securely storing all data in cloud storage while recommending clinics and doctors to clients. This comprehensive approach enables individuals to maintain their medical history records effectively and safely.

Floadia

Venture Round in 2015
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.

Crewt Medical Systems

Venture Round in 2015
Crewt Medical Systems, established in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, specializes in manufacturing innovative medical devices. The company's flagship product is the world's first head-mounted perimeter, designed to meet clinical needs and compatible with standard automated perimeters. Crewt's mission is to create new value in healthcare by integrating advanced technologies, focusing on human-centric solutions that enhance visual quality.

GMO Financial Gate

Venture Round in 2015
GMO Financial Gate, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 1999 that specializes in cashless payment infrastructure. The company offers a range of solutions including multi-payment terminals, embedded payment systems, and payment center services. Its focus on enhancing the payment experience encompasses various methods such as credit cards, debit cards, and electronic money, positioning it as a significant player in the evolving payment industry.

Quan

Series A in 2014
Quan Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing character-driven content for smartphone applications and web platforms. The company offers a diverse portfolio of over 500 characters, including Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, and Business Fish, which are utilized in various messaging applications and social games, primarily targeting markets in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to character development, Quan Inc. provides global content distribution services and creates illustrations and stamps for chat apps. The company also engages in public relations and advertising, offering services such as market research, translation, and game management to enhance user engagement and promote its content effectively.

BHI

Venture Round in 2014
BHI is a Tokyo-based software firm founded in 2013 that develops cloud-based mobile applications focused on information management and productivity. Its Swingmail, Swingbook, and Swingcal applications provide a minimalistic inbox, a contact list with inbox, and a calendar, all designed to help users reduce information overload on smartphones. In addition to app development, the company offers data analysis and consulting services and distributes its products via major app stores.

Phyzios

Venture Round in 2011
Phyzios is a software company based at the University of Tokyo, established in January 2009. It specializes in developing gaming applications that utilize advanced physical simulation technology, allowing materials to be treated as particles with varying properties. This innovative approach enables developers to create interactive experiences for touch panel devices. Phyzios has achieved notable success in the mobile application market, with several of its iPhone and iPod touch applications ranking among the top 10 in their respective categories on the Japanese App Store. Notably, its application PHYZIOS Sculptor ranked as the second most popular free application in Japan and first in Italy. As a spin-off from Prometech Software, Inc., Phyzios continues to focus on enhancing user engagement through its unique simulation capabilities.

Phyzios

Series B in 2010
Phyzios is a software company based at the University of Tokyo, established in January 2009. It specializes in developing gaming applications that utilize advanced physical simulation technology, allowing materials to be treated as particles with varying properties. This innovative approach enables developers to create interactive experiences for touch panel devices. Phyzios has achieved notable success in the mobile application market, with several of its iPhone and iPod touch applications ranking among the top 10 in their respective categories on the Japanese App Store. Notably, its application PHYZIOS Sculptor ranked as the second most popular free application in Japan and first in Italy. As a spin-off from Prometech Software, Inc., Phyzios continues to focus on enhancing user engagement through its unique simulation capabilities.

SymBio Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2009
SymBio Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical drugs. Its primary areas of focus are oncology and hematology. SymBio's portfolio includes Treakisym SyB L-0501 for treating various blood cancers, SyB L-1701 and SyB L-1702 for rapid infusion, Rigosertib SyB-C-0501 for solid tumors and systemic lupus erythematosus, SyB L-1101 for higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, SyB C-1101 for combination therapy with azacitidine, and SyB V-1901 for antiviral treatment. SymBio operates primarily in Asia.

All Ads

Venture Round in 2008
All Ads is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in digital marketing services aimed at enhancing the cost-effectiveness of advertising for business professionals. The company focuses on lifetime value (LTV) marketing, integrating data, technology, and consulting to optimize advertising strategies. In addition to LTV marketing, All Ads provides in-house media management and licensing services, which encompass affiliate advertising consulting, operational advertising consulting, and roundtable discussions. The company's mission is to support the growth of advertisers by improving their advertising performance and overall business outcomes.

Recomm

Venture Round in 2000
Recomm Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in selling information and communication equipment in Japan. Founded in 1994, the company offers a range of products including business phones, digital multifunction machines, network products, and LED lighting, alongside various office automation equipment. In addition to its sales operations, Recomm provides installation and maintenance services, website creation, mobile terminal sales, internet-related services, and engages in electric retail and franchise development. The company is committed to enhancing the information and communications landscape in Japan through its diverse offerings.
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