DCM Ventures is an information technology firm that focuses on assisting entrepreneurs in building innovative companies that transform how institutions and individuals interact with technology. With a team boasting over a century of combined investing and operational experience, DCM Ventures specializes in providing hands-on operational guidance and leveraging a vast network of global business and financial resources to support its portfolio companies. The firm has invested in over 400 technology companies across the United States and Asia, emphasizing the importance of its collaborative approach to nurturing hyper-growth startups into billion-dollar enterprises. With offices located in Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Tokyo, DCM Ventures is committed to fostering success for its partners through its extensive expertise and resources.
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Ibrahim AlSuwaidi
Principal and Investor
Nan Bai
Principal
David Cheng
Principal
Kenichiro Hara
Principal
Alex Jiang
Venture Partner
Francis Kao
Investment VP
Jason Krikorian
General Partner
Hurst Lin
Co-Founder and General Partner
Kyle Lui
Partner
Shun Nakaji
Associate
Niu Xiaopeng
Associate
Rudolph Rehm
Finance Partner
Miki Sarumaru
Associate and Venture Capitalist
Ken Wakamatsu
Venture Partner
Qi Wang
Analyst
Jeffery Yaorui Wang
Investment Manager
Jiarui Wang
Associate and Investor
Sara Meng Wei
Principal
Ramon Zeng
General Partner
Past deals in Eastern Asia
Caddi
Series C in 2023
Caddi, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing solutions for the manufacturing sector. It operates an online ordering platform that facilitates the management of custom-made processed products and connects orders with processing plants. By utilizing a proprietary costing algorithm, the platform automatically identifies the most suitable factory for production, thereby helping businesses to reduce procurement costs and optimize quality, cost, and delivery (QCD). Additionally, Caddi offers an AI-driven data platform that enhances procurement intelligence and supply chain management, enabling companies to improve operational efficiency and expand their capacity.
imBee
Series A in 2022
imBee Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that offers tools and services to enhance business communication through instant messaging platforms. Since its incorporation in 2019, imBee has developed a collaborative One Team Inbox that integrates various messaging channels, including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and WeChat. This platform enables businesses to streamline customer communication, sales, and support, thereby improving internal and external interactions. In 2023, imBee introduced AiskBee, Hong Kong's first ChatGPT-powered enterprise knowledge base solution, which utilizes artificial intelligence to provide customized engagement and manage knowledge effectively. The company prioritizes data security, adhering to international standards such as ISO27001, ensuring the protection of sensitive information. In 2022, imBee secured $5 million in Series A funding to further its mission of optimizing communication efficiency and enhancing customer relationships.
Caddi
Series B in 2021
Caddi, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing solutions for the manufacturing sector. It operates an online ordering platform that facilitates the management of custom-made processed products and connects orders with processing plants. By utilizing a proprietary costing algorithm, the platform automatically identifies the most suitable factory for production, thereby helping businesses to reduce procurement costs and optimize quality, cost, and delivery (QCD). Additionally, Caddi offers an AI-driven data platform that enhances procurement intelligence and supply chain management, enabling companies to improve operational efficiency and expand their capacity.
Amber Group
Series B in 2021
Amber Group is a cryptocurrency financial services provider based in Hong Kong, established in 2017 by finance professionals from leading institutions. The company offers a range of services including liquidity provision, trading, asset management, yield enhancement, collateralized lending, decentralized finance, and electronic market making. Operating globally, Amber Group serves over 200 institutional clients and has facilitated cumulative trading exceeding $200 billion across numerous electronic exchanges, with an average daily trading volume of $100-200 million. The company is dedicated to enhancing client experiences by leveraging advanced technology and quantitative research, aiming to optimize investment flexibility and maximize returns. Amber Group has also raised significant capital to support its growth and innovation in the cryptocurrency space.
Influenxio
Seed Round in 2021
Influenxio Limited is an online influencer marketing platform based in Hong Kong, founded in 2018. The company focuses on helping small businesses boost sales by leveraging word-of-mouth marketing across social media. Its platform simplifies the workflow for collaboration between brands and influencers, allowing for efficient discovery and connection with micro-influencers on platforms like Instagram. By utilizing an AI-powered, self-service, all-in-one solution, Influenxio enables brands to enhance their social media presence and sell products more effectively.
SYN
Seed Round in 2020
SYN develops an internet and software business that brings out the goodness of Japanese food. Its food delivery service Chompy aims to enrich life through food. The company was established in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan.
Nuperfect
Seed Round in 2020
Nuperfect is a teeth-straightening company that focuses on invisible teeth correction. The company provides users with personal exclusive correction design solutions and precise customized invisible correction braces. Nuperfect was founded in 2019 and is based in Shenzhen, China.
UJET
Series C in 2020
UJET, Inc. specializes in developing customer support software and platform solutions that enhance customer communications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Seoul, the company offers a cloud contact center platform that integrates seamlessly with major customer relationship management systems like Salesforce, Zendesk, and Kustomer. UJET's platform is designed for the smartphone era, modernizing digital and in-app customer experiences while eliminating the need for customers to switch between different communication channels. By utilizing multiple voices, online messaging, and mobile features, UJET assists customer service agents in managing incoming calls and resolving issues efficiently. The incorporation of artificial intelligence across its services further automates processes and improves interaction quality. Additionally, UJET provides a wait time messaging tool that offers live updates to customers while they are on hold, enhancing overall service satisfaction.
10x
Venture Round in 2020
10X, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing digital platforms for retail businesses, including supermarkets and drugstores. The company's application offers users personalized menu suggestions and facilitates the ordering of ingredients directly from online supermarkets, streamlining the shopping experience. By focusing on enhancing the operational capabilities of chain stores, 10X aims to support their growth and improve customer engagement.
Tongcheng Bills Network
Series B in 2020
Tcpjw offers invoicing supply chain platforms in China. Using big data, cloud and fintech innovation, Tcpjw creates a transparent online trading platform for enterprises to manage efficiency.
Magic Moment
Seed Round in 2019
Magic Moment Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, offers consulting services focused on Revenue Operations and sales solutions. The company specializes in customer acquisition and customer success while integrating business processes with data and technology. Additionally, Magic Moment provides a cloud-based platform that delivers insights through data visualization, helping businesses identify issues related to sales processes and customer engagement. This platform also includes features for data processing and integration, as well as video meetings to propose optimal actions. By enabling companies to make informed decisions, Magic Moment enhances their overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.
HERP
Series A in 2019
HERP, Inc. is a company that designs and develops a recruitment management platform aimed at enhancing digital talent recruitment. Founded in 2017 and based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, HERP offers a platform known as HERP ATS, which facilitates the recruitment process for on-site employees. The platform integrates with various recruitment media and communication tools, such as Slack and Chatwork, to streamline the recruitment workflow. It features functionalities like interview scheduling, job ticket creation, and pipeline analysis, while also maintaining a talent pool system for managing and optimizing communication with potential candidates. By providing these services, HERP enables companies to improve their recruitment activities and foster better interactions between employees and recruiters.
Haoqipei
Series D in 2019
Haoqipei is a business-to-business trading platform based in Shanghai, China, that specializes in the auto parts industry. Founded in 2016, the company serves auto parts suppliers and auto repair shops, addressing challenges related to complex trading processes and information asymmetry. Haoqipei's platform facilitates the matching of suppliers with customers based on preferences for auto parts, transaction credit history, and volume, allowing users to purchase car parts safely and efficiently. In addition to its online services, the company also provides offline warehousing and logistics support, enhancing the overall trading experience for its clients.
Linc'well
Seed Round in 2019
Linc'well Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a software system specifically designed for the healthcare industry. Founded in 2018, Linc'well offers a software as a service (SaaS) platform that includes web inquiry, call handling, payment processing, and electronic medical record management. Additionally, the company supports clinic operations through its brand CLINIC FORE and provides online services such as medical supplement subscriptions. By focusing on technological solutions, Linc'well aims to address inefficiencies in medical institutions and enhance both patient experiences and clinic management efficiency. The company's offerings cater primarily to healthcare institutions and clinics.
Caddi
Series A in 2018
Caddi, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing solutions for the manufacturing sector. It operates an online ordering platform that facilitates the management of custom-made processed products and connects orders with processing plants. By utilizing a proprietary costing algorithm, the platform automatically identifies the most suitable factory for production, thereby helping businesses to reduce procurement costs and optimize quality, cost, and delivery (QCD). Additionally, Caddi offers an AI-driven data platform that enhances procurement intelligence and supply chain management, enabling companies to improve operational efficiency and expand their capacity.
Sansan
Series E in 2018
Since its founding in 2007, Sansan has focused on delivering its cloud based contact management service to customers in Japan and beyond. Sansan is setting the standard in Japan for cloud-based contact management, with annually doubling numbers of users from over 7,000 premium corporate users including the Japanese Government (METI). Sansan Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan and has its subsidiary Sansan global Pte. Ltd. in Singapore since October 2015. The company began offering its business card app Eight in 2012. It has over 1.5 million registered users as a new business network that incorporates a social media framework to transform business cards into business connections. Founded: June 11, 2007 URL: https://www.corp-sansan.com/ Address: Aoyama Oval Building, 13F, 5-52-2, Jingu-mae Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0001 Business scope: Planning, development, and sales of cloud-based business card management services Sansan for business users: https://www.sansan.com Eight for individual users: https://8card.net
WorkTrans
Series B in 2018
WorkTrans is a human resource management software developer based in China that offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance various HR functions. The company's software provides diversified attendance management, mobile scheduling, and unified oversight, facilitating efficient payroll processing, roster management, recruitment, and training. By streamlining these processes, WorkTrans aims to improve recruiting efficiency and expand development opportunities for its clients, allowing organizations to adapt to their evolving workforce needs.
MollyBox
Series B in 2018
MollyBox is a subscription-based e-commerce platform that caters to pet owners, specifically focusing on cats. Founded in 2015 by Yifu Sun and Yi Ju, the company is headquartered in Shanghai, China. MollyBox provides a monthly themed box that includes a selection of natural cat food and toys, allowing customers to conveniently receive these products on a regular basis. In addition to subscription options, customers can also purchase individual items, enhancing the accessibility of their offerings. Through this model, MollyBox aims to meet the needs of pet owners by delivering quality products directly to their homes.
10x
Series A in 2018
10X, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing digital platforms for retail businesses, including supermarkets and drugstores. The company's application offers users personalized menu suggestions and facilitates the ordering of ingredients directly from online supermarkets, streamlining the shopping experience. By focusing on enhancing the operational capabilities of chain stores, 10X aims to support their growth and improve customer engagement.
Haoqipei
Series B in 2018
Haoqipei is a business-to-business trading platform based in Shanghai, China, that specializes in the auto parts industry. Founded in 2016, the company serves auto parts suppliers and auto repair shops, addressing challenges related to complex trading processes and information asymmetry. Haoqipei's platform facilitates the matching of suppliers with customers based on preferences for auto parts, transaction credit history, and volume, allowing users to purchase car parts safely and efficiently. In addition to its online services, the company also provides offline warehousing and logistics support, enhancing the overall trading experience for its clients.
Udesk
Series C in 2018
Udesk Ltd. is a customer experience solution provider based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014. The company offers an integrated platform that facilitates omnichannel communication, including call center operations, online customer service, and work order systems. Udesk enhances customer interactions across various channels such as text, mobile, phone, email, chat, and social media. Its solutions incorporate artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing technologies to improve customer relationship management and optimize marketing and customer success operations. Udesk serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, logistics, retail, education, and banking, among others. The company emphasizes connectivity and responsiveness to prioritize customer satisfaction.
SequoiaDB
Series C in 2018
SequoiaDB Corporation is a distributed database company based in Shenzhen, China, established in 2011. It offers a range of products, including SequoiaDB, an enterprise-class distributed relational database designed for online transactions, data centers, and content management applications, as well as SequoiaCM, a solution for managing unstructured data in large and medium-sized enterprises. The company provides services in online transaction processing, content management, and data lake solutions, primarily catering to financial institutions such as banks, insurance firms, and securities companies. SequoiaDB is committed to research and development, aiming to become a global leader in the database industry, and has been recognized in Gartner's reports for its innovative database systems.
Maimai
Series D in 2018
Maimai is a career and social networking platform based in China, founded in 2013 by Lin Fan. It serves as a real-name workplace social platform for professionals, boasting tens of millions of users and surpassing LinkedIn as the most utilized professional networking site in the country. The platform features live broadcasts, group chat rooms, a news feed, and a referral system, allowing employees to expand their networks, collaborate, and share job opportunities. Maimai aims to enhance work efficiency by facilitating communication and connection among professionals.
Panda Selected
Series B in 2018
Panda Selected, affiliated with Beijing Lianchuang Juxing Technology Co., Ltd., is a catering-oriented life service operator based in Beijing. Established in 2016, the company offers a shared kitchen service platform designed to assist restaurants in minimizing their overhead costs. Its integrated services include commercial real estate, operation management, supply chain support, and brand promotion tailored for catering enterprises. By providing facilities that allow restaurants to cater exclusively to delivery customers and share resources with other businesses, Panda Selected enhances the cost efficiencies of the restaurant industry.
51zhaoyou.com
Series C in 2018
51zhaoyou.com operates as a B2B e-commerce platform specifically tailored for the petroleum industry. It offers a comprehensive online platform that facilitates fuel trading, logistics, and financial services. The platform serves a range of customers, including prominent logistics companies in China. By providing essential information on petroleum products such as diesel oil and fuels, 51zhaoyou.com enables users to make informed decisions related to oil trading. This integration of services enhances the efficiency of transactions within the petroleum sector.
Order Handler
Series A in 2018
Order Handler is a company based in Shanghai, China, specializing in online marketing and operational solutions for the catering industry. It provides comprehensive services that assist catering merchants in building and managing their online stores, while also offering consulting on traffic generation, membership management, menu design, and brand development. The company leverages its research and development capabilities to address the challenges faced by catering businesses. Additionally, Order Handler operates a SaaS platform that analyzes delivery service performance across various metrics, helping restaurants optimize their online sales strategies. With a user base of 120,000, Order Handler is committed to enhancing the online presence and operational efficiency of catering brands.
Pony.ai
Series A in 2018
Pony.ai, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence software for autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and China, Pony.ai focuses on creating systems that enable vehicles to navigate various driving conditions through advanced machine learning and algorithms. The company's technology enhances vehicle safety and functionality by accurately perceiving surroundings and predicting driver actions. In addition to its technology development, Pony.ai offers a public-facing Robotaxi service, showcasing its autonomous mobility solutions. The company collaborates with automotive manufacturers to integrate its innovative technology into commercial vehicles, contributing to the advancement of the autonomous driving industry.
Moretickets
Series C in 2018
Moretickets is an online ticketing company based In Shanghai.
Lanjinrong
Series C in 2018
Lanjinrong is a Beijing Based Fintech Start Up.
WorkTrans
Series A in 2018
WorkTrans is a human resource management software developer based in China that offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance various HR functions. The company's software provides diversified attendance management, mobile scheduling, and unified oversight, facilitating efficient payroll processing, roster management, recruitment, and training. By streamlining these processes, WorkTrans aims to improve recruiting efficiency and expand development opportunities for its clients, allowing organizations to adapt to their evolving workforce needs.
Atama plus
Seed Round in 2018
Atama plus Inc. is an Edtech and SaaS company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing education through artificial intelligence technology. Founded in 2017, the company offers AI-driven personalized learning programs tailored for elementary, middle, and high school students. By analyzing various data points, including learning history, proficiency levels, concentration abilities, and tendencies to forget, Atama plus develops adaptive learning experiences. This approach aims to help students acquire fundamental academic skills efficiently while also fostering their abilities to succeed in societal contexts.
Kuaishou Technology
Series E in 2018
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.
FOLIO
Venture Round in 2018
Folio offers AI-driven and automated investment services and a platform for financial institutions to manage discretionary investments.
Pony.ai
Series A in 2018
Pony.ai, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence software for autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and China, Pony.ai focuses on creating systems that enable vehicles to navigate various driving conditions through advanced machine learning and algorithms. The company's technology enhances vehicle safety and functionality by accurately perceiving surroundings and predicting driver actions. In addition to its technology development, Pony.ai offers a public-facing Robotaxi service, showcasing its autonomous mobility solutions. The company collaborates with automotive manufacturers to integrate its innovative technology into commercial vehicles, contributing to the advancement of the autonomous driving industry.
Maimai
Series C in 2017
Maimai is a career and social networking platform based in China, founded in 2013 by Lin Fan. It serves as a real-name workplace social platform for professionals, boasting tens of millions of users and surpassing LinkedIn as the most utilized professional networking site in the country. The platform features live broadcasts, group chat rooms, a news feed, and a referral system, allowing employees to expand their networks, collaborate, and share job opportunities. Maimai aims to enhance work efficiency by facilitating communication and connection among professionals.
WeShine
Series B in 2017
WeShine is a Chinese gif picture sharing platform. The company claims that its service has covered over 800 million Chinese web users and its market share in Chinese GIF search engine has exceeded 90%.
Zaihui
Series B in 2017
Zaihui is a SaaS-based data-driven marketing automation solution for local businesses that offers them with member management, precipitation members, incentive members, and mining member values. Product system offers intelligent precision marketing, integral marketing, stored-value marketing, anniversary marketing, attendant performance, theme marketing activities, and brand packaging marketing. Zaihui is headquartered in China and the company was founded in 2015.
51zhaoyou.com
Series B in 2017
51zhaoyou.com operates as a B2B e-commerce platform specifically tailored for the petroleum industry. It offers a comprehensive online platform that facilitates fuel trading, logistics, and financial services. The platform serves a range of customers, including prominent logistics companies in China. By providing essential information on petroleum products such as diesel oil and fuels, 51zhaoyou.com enables users to make informed decisions related to oil trading. This integration of services enhances the efficiency of transactions within the petroleum sector.
Sansan
Series D in 2017
Since its founding in 2007, Sansan has focused on delivering its cloud based contact management service to customers in Japan and beyond. Sansan is setting the standard in Japan for cloud-based contact management, with annually doubling numbers of users from over 7,000 premium corporate users including the Japanese Government (METI). Sansan Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan and has its subsidiary Sansan global Pte. Ltd. in Singapore since October 2015. The company began offering its business card app Eight in 2012. It has over 1.5 million registered users as a new business network that incorporates a social media framework to transform business cards into business connections. Founded: June 11, 2007 URL: https://www.corp-sansan.com/ Address: Aoyama Oval Building, 13F, 5-52-2, Jingu-mae Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0001 Business scope: Planning, development, and sales of cloud-based business card management services Sansan for business users: https://www.sansan.com Eight for individual users: https://8card.net
Xingtang miniKTV
Series A in 2017
Xingtang miniKTV operates a network of self-serve karaoke boxes in China, aiming to redefine the traditional karaoke experience. Founded by a team from Baidu Inc., the company has emerged as a pioneer in this innovative sector, securing significant financing for its operations. The automated karaoke boxes are strategically located in shopping malls and are equipped with mobile payment options and WeChat integration, catering to the preferences of young Chinese consumers. This unique model allows users to enjoy singing their favorite songs in a private setting for short periods, reflecting a shift towards more convenient entertainment options. With estimates suggesting that up to 500,000 miniKTV boxes could be established in major cities, Xingtang miniKTV is poised for substantial growth in the future.
Coubic
Series B in 2017
Coubic Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in providing an online booking and scheduling system designed for small businesses. Founded in 2013 and operating as a subsidiary of Hay Co., Ltd., Coubic offers a user-friendly platform that allows merchants to create personalized web pages for managing appointments and reservations. Key features include direct mail distribution, monthly payment services, multiple slot bookings, and integration with Google Calendar. Additionally, Coubic provides mobile applications for iOS and Android that deliver instant notifications for online reservations. The company aims to streamline operations for service providers by offering an affordable, cloud-based solution that aggregates essential tools for effective online business management, enabling businesses to enhance efficiency and improve customer interactions in a secure environment.
UJET
Series A in 2017
UJET, Inc. specializes in developing customer support software and platform solutions that enhance customer communications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Seoul, the company offers a cloud contact center platform that integrates seamlessly with major customer relationship management systems like Salesforce, Zendesk, and Kustomer. UJET's platform is designed for the smartphone era, modernizing digital and in-app customer experiences while eliminating the need for customers to switch between different communication channels. By utilizing multiple voices, online messaging, and mobile features, UJET assists customer service agents in managing incoming calls and resolving issues efficiently. The incorporation of artificial intelligence across its services further automates processes and improves interaction quality. Additionally, UJET provides a wait time messaging tool that offers live updates to customers while they are on hold, enhancing overall service satisfaction.
Huochebang
Series B in 2017
Huochebang is an online truck logistics platform that connects cargo shippers with truck drivers across China. The company offers an integrated service that facilitates communication between these two parties by listing available truck capacity and assisting drivers in finding commodities to transport and vacant parking lots. Additionally, Huochebang provides services related to truck sales and used truck auctions, contributing to the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation sector. By streamlining the logistics process, Huochebang enhances the operations of both truckers and shippers in the Chinese market.
Kuaishou Technology
Series D in 2017
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.
FOLIO
Series A in 2017
Folio offers AI-driven and automated investment services and a platform for financial institutions to manage discretionary investments.
Leapstack
Series A in 2017
Leapstack is an insurance technology company based in Shanghai, with additional offices in Beijing and Nanjing. Founded in February 2016, it focuses on developing big data artificial intelligence solutions tailored for commercial insurance companies and social security management agencies. The company's platform enhances the insurance claims process by offering services such as risk control monitoring, post-medical reimbursement, anti-fraud measures, and compliance identification. By addressing inefficiencies in the industry, Leapstack aims to improve operational effectiveness and provide comprehensive data analysis and management tools for its clients.
WeShine
Series A in 2016
WeShine is a Chinese gif picture sharing platform. The company claims that its service has covered over 800 million Chinese web users and its market share in Chinese GIF search engine has exceeded 90%.
Freee
Series D in 2016
Freee is a developer of cloud-based software that specializes in automated online accounting solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan. Launched in March 2013, Freee's software synchronizes with bank accounts to automatically categorize financial entries and generate comprehensive financial reports. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at 980 JPY per month. Founded in July 2012 by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led Google’s SMB marketing in the Asia-Pacific region, Freee has expanded its offerings to include cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad 2013 Spring, a prestigious demo event in Japan.
Huochebang
Series B in 2016
Huochebang is an online truck logistics platform that connects cargo shippers with truck drivers across China. The company offers an integrated service that facilitates communication between these two parties by listing available truck capacity and assisting drivers in finding commodities to transport and vacant parking lots. Additionally, Huochebang provides services related to truck sales and used truck auctions, contributing to the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation sector. By streamlining the logistics process, Huochebang enhances the operations of both truckers and shippers in the Chinese market.
Udesk
Series B in 2016
Udesk Ltd. is a customer experience solution provider based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014. The company offers an integrated platform that facilitates omnichannel communication, including call center operations, online customer service, and work order systems. Udesk enhances customer interactions across various channels such as text, mobile, phone, email, chat, and social media. Its solutions incorporate artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing technologies to improve customer relationship management and optimize marketing and customer success operations. Udesk serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, logistics, retail, education, and banking, among others. The company emphasizes connectivity and responsiveness to prioritize customer satisfaction.
SequoiaDB
Series B in 2016
SequoiaDB Corporation is a distributed database company based in Shenzhen, China, established in 2011. It offers a range of products, including SequoiaDB, an enterprise-class distributed relational database designed for online transactions, data centers, and content management applications, as well as SequoiaCM, a solution for managing unstructured data in large and medium-sized enterprises. The company provides services in online transaction processing, content management, and data lake solutions, primarily catering to financial institutions such as banks, insurance firms, and securities companies. SequoiaDB is committed to research and development, aiming to become a global leader in the database industry, and has been recognized in Gartner's reports for its innovative database systems.
Zaihui
Series A in 2016
Zaihui is a SaaS-based data-driven marketing automation solution for local businesses that offers them with member management, precipitation members, incentive members, and mining member values. Product system offers intelligent precision marketing, integral marketing, stored-value marketing, anniversary marketing, attendant performance, theme marketing activities, and brand packaging marketing. Zaihui is headquartered in China and the company was founded in 2015.
Huixiaoer
Series B in 2016
Huixiaoer is an online platform based in Beijing, China, that specializes in booking meeting venues. Founded in 2014 by Liang Yang, the company focuses on facilitating the reservation of hotels and conference venues for various events. Its platform is designed to streamline the process of organizing and managing social meetings, allowing clients to easily find and secure suitable locations for their gatherings. By offering a user-friendly interface and a range of venue options, Huixiaoer enhances the experience of event planning in China.
FOLIO
Seed Round in 2016
Folio offers AI-driven and automated investment services and a platform for financial institutions to manage discretionary investments.
FXiaoKe
Series E in 2016
FXiaoKe designs a cloud-based sales management platform that provides management tools for Chinese companies. Its platform provides services related to field operation management, distribution chain management and customer relationship management, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to manage their sales through a social interaction platform that combines features of dynamic CRM and enterprise WeChat. FXiaoKe develops enterprise software solutions. It offers online office automation services including sharing information between personal computers and smart phones. It also provides customer management services. Luo Xu founded FXiaoKe in December 2011, with its headquarters in Beijing, China.
Sansan
Series C in 2016
Since its founding in 2007, Sansan has focused on delivering its cloud based contact management service to customers in Japan and beyond. Sansan is setting the standard in Japan for cloud-based contact management, with annually doubling numbers of users from over 7,000 premium corporate users including the Japanese Government (METI). Sansan Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan and has its subsidiary Sansan global Pte. Ltd. in Singapore since October 2015. The company began offering its business card app Eight in 2012. It has over 1.5 million registered users as a new business network that incorporates a social media framework to transform business cards into business connections. Founded: June 11, 2007 URL: https://www.corp-sansan.com/ Address: Aoyama Oval Building, 13F, 5-52-2, Jingu-mae Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0001 Business scope: Planning, development, and sales of cloud-based business card management services Sansan for business users: https://www.sansan.com Eight for individual users: https://8card.net
Gago
Seed Round in 2016
Gago Ltd., based in Beijing, China, specializes in the collection, analysis, and application of environmental and agricultural data. Utilizing satellite and drone imagery, Gago integrates various data points, including weather conditions and crop growth, to facilitate precision farming practices. The company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that supports mid to large-scale farm owners, government agencies, and financial institutions in making informed agricultural decisions. Services provided include field positioning, crop planning, growth monitoring, yield analysis, pest control, irrigation planning, and agricultural financing. Gago's mission is to promote transparent and data-driven practices within the agricultural sector, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
UJET
Seed Round in 2015
UJET, Inc. specializes in developing customer support software and platform solutions that enhance customer communications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Seoul, the company offers a cloud contact center platform that integrates seamlessly with major customer relationship management systems like Salesforce, Zendesk, and Kustomer. UJET's platform is designed for the smartphone era, modernizing digital and in-app customer experiences while eliminating the need for customers to switch between different communication channels. By utilizing multiple voices, online messaging, and mobile features, UJET assists customer service agents in managing incoming calls and resolving issues efficiently. The incorporation of artificial intelligence across its services further automates processes and improves interaction quality. Additionally, UJET provides a wait time messaging tool that offers live updates to customers while they are on hold, enhancing overall service satisfaction.
Freee
Series C in 2015
Freee is a developer of cloud-based software that specializes in automated online accounting solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan. Launched in March 2013, Freee's software synchronizes with bank accounts to automatically categorize financial entries and generate comprehensive financial reports. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at 980 JPY per month. Founded in July 2012 by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led Google’s SMB marketing in the Asia-Pacific region, Freee has expanded its offerings to include cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad 2013 Spring, a prestigious demo event in Japan.
Tantan
Series B in 2015
Tantan Limited is a Chinese company that specializes in developing a social dating mobile application aimed at helping users find and interact with new people. Founded in 2014 and based in Beijing, Tantan utilizes geolocation technology to match user profiles, facilitating live group chats through text, voice, and video. This platform is particularly popular among millennials, boasting over 5 million active users worldwide. Tantan encourages users to connect and meet in real life, offering a modern approach to social dating. As of May 2018, Tantan operates as a subsidiary of Momo Inc.
Huochebang
Series A in 2015
Huochebang is an online truck logistics platform that connects cargo shippers with truck drivers across China. The company offers an integrated service that facilitates communication between these two parties by listing available truck capacity and assisting drivers in finding commodities to transport and vacant parking lots. Additionally, Huochebang provides services related to truck sales and used truck auctions, contributing to the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation sector. By streamlining the logistics process, Huochebang enhances the operations of both truckers and shippers in the Chinese market.
FXiaoKe
Series D in 2015
FXiaoKe designs a cloud-based sales management platform that provides management tools for Chinese companies. Its platform provides services related to field operation management, distribution chain management and customer relationship management, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to manage their sales through a social interaction platform that combines features of dynamic CRM and enterprise WeChat. FXiaoKe develops enterprise software solutions. It offers online office automation services including sharing information between personal computers and smart phones. It also provides customer management services. Luo Xu founded FXiaoKe in December 2011, with its headquarters in Beijing, China.
Tumblbug
Series A in 2015
Tumblbug is an online Korean crowdfunding site that enables independent creators to get their art and cultural content funded. Users can submit their projects under art, cartoon, design, fashion, film, cooking, publishing, technology, and music. Tumblbug was launched by Jaeseung Yeom in 2011 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.
WhatsMODE
Seed Round in 2015
WhatsMode Incorporated, founded in 2016 and based in Shanghai, China, operates a social e-commerce platform and mobile application that connects consumers with influencer-driven fashion brands. The platform enables users to shop for a curated selection of apparel, accessories, bags, and shoes designed by their favorite influencers, promoting a unique shopping experience that emphasizes individuality and style. WhatsMode encourages creativity and self-reinvention, offering made-to-order apparel customized by influencers. The company is committed to high-quality production standards, ensuring that all materials are cruelty-free and sustainably sourced. By collaborating with top influencers, WhatsMode provides exclusive merchandise and a diverse range of collections that resonate with fashion enthusiasts globally. The platform aims to redefine online shopping by fostering a community where consumers can explore unique designs while enjoying a seamless shopping experience.
Raven Tech
Series A in 2015
Raven Tech, Inc. is a technology company based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing independent app prototypes and innovative projects, focusing on artificial intelligence, big data, and next-generation operating systems. Raven Tech offers a range of creative tools, including Logonator for logo creation, Convertor for transforming images into triangular pixel grids, and Vinput, which utilizes webcam input to create real-time pixelated visuals. Additional offerings include Asky, which interprets abstract ideas through text embedded in triangles, and Tribrush for designing icons and patterns. The company also provides Mojifest, a package of animated symbols for communication, and Re:morse, a unique font for encryption. Furthermore, Raven Tech has developed smart home solutions, including the Raven H-1 central control system for smart devices and Flow, an operating system with an AI voice assistant. As of 2017, Raven Tech operates as a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc.
Tuniu
Post in 2015
Tuniu (Nasdaq:TOUR) is a online leisure travel company in China that offers a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu has over 550,000 stock keeping units (SKUs) of packaged tours, covering over 140 countries worldwide and all the popular tourist attractions in China. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including approximately 650 tour advisors, a 24/7 call center and 75 regional service centers. The Company's goal is to become the destination for Chinese consumer seeking leisure travel products and services. Tuniu aims to further expand its online leisure travel market share by expanding product offerings, increasing customer base, enhancing customer loyalty and strengthening supply chain management. The Company also intends to continue to pursue mobile strategies, invest in technology infrastructure, and to pursue strategic alliances and acquisitions.
Coubic
Series A in 2015
Coubic Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in providing an online booking and scheduling system designed for small businesses. Founded in 2013 and operating as a subsidiary of Hay Co., Ltd., Coubic offers a user-friendly platform that allows merchants to create personalized web pages for managing appointments and reservations. Key features include direct mail distribution, monthly payment services, multiple slot bookings, and integration with Google Calendar. Additionally, Coubic provides mobile applications for iOS and Android that deliver instant notifications for online reservations. The company aims to streamline operations for service providers by offering an affordable, cloud-based solution that aggregates essential tools for effective online business management, enabling businesses to enhance efficiency and improve customer interactions in a secure environment.
UCloud Information Technology
Series C in 2015
UCloud Information Technology provides IaaS (base cloud computing), independent research and development, computational resource, storage resource, network resource, and other basic IT infrastructure services. It offers UCloud Physical Host that provides physical servers, UCloud Host, a UCloud-based mature cloud computing technology, UCloud Load Balancer, a load balancing service that offers automatic allocation of application data among multiple cloud hosts, UCloud Network, a UCloud network service that manages network resources, and UCloud Extended Hybrid Cloud that offers a hybrid deployment service of cloud platforms and server hosting. UCloud Information Technology also provides UCloud Disk that provides permanent hard disk storage space for cloud hosting, UCloud DataBase, a data base service based on mature cloud computing technology, UCloud Memory Storage, a key-value memory database, UCloud Content Delivery Network services, Object Storage that provides unstructured file storage services for Internet applications, UCloud Distributed Data Processing solutions, Cloud Security that provides testing services, and scheduling interface solutions for cloud computing resources. It serves video, O2O and E-Commerce, Internet finance, PaaS/SaaS, game, mobile SNS, online education, and digital marketing sectors. Ji Xinhua, Hua Kun, and Mo Xianfeng founded UCloud Information Technology in 2011. Its headquarters is in Shanghai in China.
CENX
Venture Round in 2015
Cenx, Inc. is a provider of service orchestration solutions for mobile, wireline, cable, and cloud data center service providers, operating in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Ottawa, Cenx specializes in software that automates the lifecycle management of data services across various network infrastructures, including network functions virtualization and software-defined networking. Its flagship product, the Cortx Service Orchestrator, streamlines processes such as ordering, provisioning, monitoring, and assuring data connectivity services. Cenx's offerings encompass mobile backhaul, enterprise connectivity, and cloud exchange, among others. The company also provides professional services, including data audits, cloud-based automated access ordering, installation, integration, and training, along with technical support for product-related inquiries and software maintenance. Additionally, Cenx plays a crucial role in the development of Carrier Ethernet standards, having received recognition for its innovation in the industry. The company serves tier 1 service providers and has operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.
Kuaishou Technology
Series C in 2015
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.
Udesk
Series A in 2015
Udesk Ltd. is a customer experience solution provider based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014. The company offers an integrated platform that facilitates omnichannel communication, including call center operations, online customer service, and work order systems. Udesk enhances customer interactions across various channels such as text, mobile, phone, email, chat, and social media. Its solutions incorporate artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing technologies to improve customer relationship management and optimize marketing and customer success operations. Udesk serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, logistics, retail, education, and banking, among others. The company emphasizes connectivity and responsiveness to prioritize customer satisfaction.
FXiaoKe
Series C in 2014
FXiaoKe designs a cloud-based sales management platform that provides management tools for Chinese companies. Its platform provides services related to field operation management, distribution chain management and customer relationship management, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to manage their sales through a social interaction platform that combines features of dynamic CRM and enterprise WeChat. FXiaoKe develops enterprise software solutions. It offers online office automation services including sharing information between personal computers and smart phones. It also provides customer management services. Luo Xu founded FXiaoKe in December 2011, with its headquarters in Beijing, China.
51Talk
Series C in 2014
51Talk is an online education platform based in China that specializes in English language instruction. The company focuses on providing affordable and accessible education by offering one-on-one live interactive English lessons with foreign teachers. Classes are priced at 15 yuan per session, making it a cost-effective option for students seeking to improve their language skills. Through its online and mobile platforms, 51Talk aims to reach students throughout China, allowing them to learn English in a flexible manner that fits their schedules. The company is committed to enhancing the quality of education and expanding access to English learning resources across the country.
Jimutour
Seed Round in 2014
Jimutour Inc. is an Internet technology and O2O services company based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2014. The company specializes in providing storefront and online marketing services for small and medium-sized merchants, focusing on restaurants, retail shops, and hotels in popular tourist destinations. Jimutour's platform connects Chinese tourists with local merchants by offering a range of services, including merchant information, special offers, and support for Chinese mobile payment systems. Additionally, the company enhances the customer experience through services such as e-menus for restaurants and promotional materials for businesses. By facilitating efficient connections between tourists and local merchants, Jimutour aims to improve the overall dining and shopping experiences for travelers.
Smart360
Series A in 2014
Smart360 is a Beijing-based company that specializes in providing CRM solutions for the automotive industry. The company offers a mobile cloud computing platform that delivers tools for sales, service, value chain management, and data management. Smart360's services include app development and big data mining consulting, specifically tailored for automobile 4S stores, which encompass sales, service, spare parts, and surveys. Among its primary products are Smart360, Ucar360, Yifengpai, and Piggy Auto, all designed to enhance sales revenue and profitability for automobile companies and car dealers. Through its innovative platform, Smart360 enables clients to leverage online big data applications, facilitating improved business management within the automotive sector.
Kuaishou Technology
Series B in 2014
Kuaishou Technology, founded in 2011 and based in Beijing, China, operates an online video and photo sharing application known as Kuaishou. The platform enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage with a global audience through short videos, photos, and live streams. Kuaishou aims to enhance individual happiness by leveraging big data and artificial intelligence technology, promoting equal opportunities through its algorithms and ethical values. The app empowers everyday individuals in China to share their experiences and connect with fans worldwide. Additionally, Kuaishou has an international counterpart, Kwai, which offers similar features tailored for users outside of China. With an average of 275.9 million daily active users, Kuaishou generates revenue by selling virtual items, online marketing, and earning commissions from e-commerce transactions on its platform.
Smart360
Angel Round in 2014
Smart360 is a Beijing-based company that specializes in providing CRM solutions for the automotive industry. The company offers a mobile cloud computing platform that delivers tools for sales, service, value chain management, and data management. Smart360's services include app development and big data mining consulting, specifically tailored for automobile 4S stores, which encompass sales, service, spare parts, and surveys. Among its primary products are Smart360, Ucar360, Yifengpai, and Piggy Auto, all designed to enhance sales revenue and profitability for automobile companies and car dealers. Through its innovative platform, Smart360 enables clients to leverage online big data applications, facilitating improved business management within the automotive sector.
Sansan
Series B in 2014
Since its founding in 2007, Sansan has focused on delivering its cloud based contact management service to customers in Japan and beyond. Sansan is setting the standard in Japan for cloud-based contact management, with annually doubling numbers of users from over 7,000 premium corporate users including the Japanese Government (METI). Sansan Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan and has its subsidiary Sansan global Pte. Ltd. in Singapore since October 2015. The company began offering its business card app Eight in 2012. It has over 1.5 million registered users as a new business network that incorporates a social media framework to transform business cards into business connections. Founded: June 11, 2007 URL: https://www.corp-sansan.com/ Address: Aoyama Oval Building, 13F, 5-52-2, Jingu-mae Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0001 Business scope: Planning, development, and sales of cloud-based business card management services Sansan for business users: https://www.sansan.com Eight for individual users: https://8card.net
Ledongli
Series A in 2014
Ledongli is a Beijing-based company that operates within the internet and digital media industry, focusing on online fitness solutions. It specializes in developing a fitness app and wearable technology, catering to the growing demand for digital health and wellness tools. By integrating technology with fitness, Ledongli aims to enhance users' health and exercise experiences.
Coubic
Seed Round in 2014
Coubic Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in providing an online booking and scheduling system designed for small businesses. Founded in 2013 and operating as a subsidiary of Hay Co., Ltd., Coubic offers a user-friendly platform that allows merchants to create personalized web pages for managing appointments and reservations. Key features include direct mail distribution, monthly payment services, multiple slot bookings, and integration with Google Calendar. Additionally, Coubic provides mobile applications for iOS and Android that deliver instant notifications for online reservations. The company aims to streamline operations for service providers by offering an affordable, cloud-based solution that aggregates essential tools for effective online business management, enabling businesses to enhance efficiency and improve customer interactions in a secure environment.
Freee
Series B in 2014
Freee is a developer of cloud-based software that specializes in automated online accounting solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan. Launched in March 2013, Freee's software synchronizes with bank accounts to automatically categorize financial entries and generate comprehensive financial reports. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at 980 JPY per month. Founded in July 2012 by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led Google’s SMB marketing in the Asia-Pacific region, Freee has expanded its offerings to include cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad 2013 Spring, a prestigious demo event in Japan.
Huodongxing
Series A in 2014
Huodongxing.com, launched in June 2012 by Beijing Aike Creative Information Technology Co., Ltd., is an online platform dedicated to event registration and ticket sales. The platform facilitates various services related to event management, including organization, promotion, ticket purchasing, and on-site registration. In October 2013, it underwent a revision and optimization to enhance its features, enabling event organizers to effectively plan and promote their events while managing ticket sales online. Huodongxing.com serves as a comprehensive solution for both event organizers and attendees, streamlining the process of event participation.
Wandoujia
Series B in 2014
Wandoujia is a prominent mobile entertainment search engine based in Beijing, China, known for its innovative contributions to the mobile internet industry. Launched in 2010, it initially offered a desktop phone manager for Android and has since developed a platform that allows users to access a vast array of content, including apps, videos, and ebooks, from over one million options. With more than 350 million installations and daily new installs exceeding 800,000, Wandoujia has established itself as a key player in the market. The company has also facilitated the entry of international applications, partnering with notable foreign developers to distribute their products in China. Additionally, it publishes a monthly report on mobile search trends in China, further solidifying its role in the industry. The team comprises over 250 employees dedicated to enhancing the mobile user experience.
Yidao Yongche
Series C in 2013
Yongche.com (易到用车网) is a Chinese domestic e-commerce website platform that enables users to book professional car reservation services online. Currently, Yongche.com has covered more than 24 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Hangzhou, and provides customers with medium and high-end types of cars with multiple services of hourly rental, airport pickup and drop, day rental, half-day rental, and hot travel routes, and has a store of more than ten thousand vehicles.
UCloud Information Technology
Series A in 2013
UCloud Information Technology provides IaaS (base cloud computing), independent research and development, computational resource, storage resource, network resource, and other basic IT infrastructure services. It offers UCloud Physical Host that provides physical servers, UCloud Host, a UCloud-based mature cloud computing technology, UCloud Load Balancer, a load balancing service that offers automatic allocation of application data among multiple cloud hosts, UCloud Network, a UCloud network service that manages network resources, and UCloud Extended Hybrid Cloud that offers a hybrid deployment service of cloud platforms and server hosting. UCloud Information Technology also provides UCloud Disk that provides permanent hard disk storage space for cloud hosting, UCloud DataBase, a data base service based on mature cloud computing technology, UCloud Memory Storage, a key-value memory database, UCloud Content Delivery Network services, Object Storage that provides unstructured file storage services for Internet applications, UCloud Distributed Data Processing solutions, Cloud Security that provides testing services, and scheduling interface solutions for cloud computing resources. It serves video, O2O and E-Commerce, Internet finance, PaaS/SaaS, game, mobile SNS, online education, and digital marketing sectors. Ji Xinhua, Hua Kun, and Mo Xianfeng founded UCloud Information Technology in 2011. Its headquarters is in Shanghai in China.
Tuniu
Series D in 2013
Tuniu (Nasdaq:TOUR) is a online leisure travel company in China that offers a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu has over 550,000 stock keeping units (SKUs) of packaged tours, covering over 140 countries worldwide and all the popular tourist attractions in China. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including approximately 650 tour advisors, a 24/7 call center and 75 regional service centers. The Company's goal is to become the destination for Chinese consumer seeking leisure travel products and services. Tuniu aims to further expand its online leisure travel market share by expanding product offerings, increasing customer base, enhancing customer loyalty and strengthening supply chain management. The Company also intends to continue to pursue mobile strategies, invest in technology infrastructure, and to pursue strategic alliances and acquisitions.
Freee
Series A in 2013
Freee is a developer of cloud-based software that specializes in automated online accounting solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan. Launched in March 2013, Freee's software synchronizes with bank accounts to automatically categorize financial entries and generate comprehensive financial reports. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at 980 JPY per month. Founded in July 2012 by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led Google’s SMB marketing in the Asia-Pacific region, Freee has expanded its offerings to include cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad 2013 Spring, a prestigious demo event in Japan.
Uxin
Series A in 2013
Uxin operates a used car e-commerce platform in China through its subsidiaries. It operates Uxin Used Car, an application that provides consumers with customized car recommendation, financing, title transfer, delivery, insurance referral, warranty and other related services, and Uxin Auction, an application that helps business buyers to source vehicles through online auctions. Uxin facilitates used car transaction services and financing solutions offered by third-party financing partners to buyers for their used car purchases. Dai Kun founded it in September 2011, with its headquarters in Beijing in China.
Cmune
Venture Round in 2013
They care deeply about bringing you amazing experiences on your mobile device. They don't believe that beautiful content and rich 3D gameplay should be limited to consoles and desktop. They think they can do better. Cmune is an acclaimed international game developer behind games such as UberStrike, the #1 multiplayer First Person Shooter (FPS) on browser with over 25M players. Cmune is re-imagining multiplayer action games for touch devices. With its two new flagship titles, Deadheads & Bullet Rush - both fast-paced multiplayer FPS titles designed specifically for touch - they are closing the gap between what you experience on console and mobile. Based in Hong Kong & Beijing, with representation in San Francisco, Cmune is backed by Atomico (investor in Supercell & Rovio) and DCM – as well as a dozen mobile and gaming industry veterans.
Freee
Seed Round in 2012
Freee is a developer of cloud-based software that specializes in automated online accounting solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan. Launched in March 2013, Freee's software synchronizes with bank accounts to automatically categorize financial entries and generate comprehensive financial reports. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at 980 JPY per month. Founded in July 2012 by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led Google’s SMB marketing in the Asia-Pacific region, Freee has expanded its offerings to include cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad 2013 Spring, a prestigious demo event in Japan.
51Talk
Series A in 2012
51Talk is an online education platform based in China that specializes in English language instruction. The company focuses on providing affordable and accessible education by offering one-on-one live interactive English lessons with foreign teachers. Classes are priced at 15 yuan per session, making it a cost-effective option for students seeking to improve their language skills. Through its online and mobile platforms, 51Talk aims to reach students throughout China, allowing them to learn English in a flexible manner that fits their schedules. The company is committed to enhancing the quality of education and expanding access to English learning resources across the country.
DXY
Series B in 2012
DXY is an online healthcare community based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, that connects healthcare professionals, consumers, and organizations. Founded in 2000 by Li Tiantian and Jin Zhang, the platform serves as a social media network focused on pharmaceuticals and life sciences, providing communication tools to enhance user productivity. DXY offers a wealth of resources, including informative articles on recent research and general health advice, facilitating knowledge exchange among physicians and life science professionals. Additionally, the company provides public health services online and engages in precision digital marketing. DXY is supported by prominent investors such as Trustbridge Partners, Tencent, and Hillhouse Capital, among others.
Lumi Shanghai
Series A in 2012
Shanghai Lumi Information Technology Limited Company (Lumi胶原蛋白/禄美) is dedicated to research and development of beauty and health series products. Lumi is mainly engaged in the R&D, brand building, and market promotion of brand cosmetology and health products, and it is a matchless brand of collagen protein in the domestic industry. Lumi owns its market by new marketing modes, which now possesses a self-constructed call center with over a 100people and plans to extend the number to more than 200 people within the year.
CENX
Venture Round in 2012
Cenx, Inc. is a provider of service orchestration solutions for mobile, wireline, cable, and cloud data center service providers, operating in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Ottawa, Cenx specializes in software that automates the lifecycle management of data services across various network infrastructures, including network functions virtualization and software-defined networking. Its flagship product, the Cortx Service Orchestrator, streamlines processes such as ordering, provisioning, monitoring, and assuring data connectivity services. Cenx's offerings encompass mobile backhaul, enterprise connectivity, and cloud exchange, among others. The company also provides professional services, including data audits, cloud-based automated access ordering, installation, integration, and training, along with technical support for product-related inquiries and software maintenance. Additionally, Cenx plays a crucial role in the development of Carrier Ethernet standards, having received recognition for its innovation in the industry. The company serves tier 1 service providers and has operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.
CENX
Venture Round in 2012
Cenx, Inc. is a provider of service orchestration solutions for mobile, wireline, cable, and cloud data center service providers, operating in Canada and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Ottawa, Cenx specializes in software that automates the lifecycle management of data services across various network infrastructures, including network functions virtualization and software-defined networking. Its flagship product, the Cortx Service Orchestrator, streamlines processes such as ordering, provisioning, monitoring, and assuring data connectivity services. Cenx's offerings encompass mobile backhaul, enterprise connectivity, and cloud exchange, among others. The company also provides professional services, including data audits, cloud-based automated access ordering, installation, integration, and training, along with technical support for product-related inquiries and software maintenance. Additionally, Cenx plays a crucial role in the development of Carrier Ethernet standards, having received recognition for its innovation in the industry. The company serves tier 1 service providers and has operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.
Focusedu.cn
Venture Round in 2012
Focusedu.cn is an online educational platform established in 2011 and headquartered in Beijing, China. The platform specializes in providing training and video-based learning materials aimed at preparing students for international competitive examinations, including TOEFL, GRE, and IELTS. By focusing on these key areas, Focusedu.cn enables students to enhance their skills and advance their careers through effective and accessible learning resources.
Ustream
Funding Round in 2011
Ustream is a provider of a live interactive broadcast platform that allows users to view and stream a variety of content, including sporting events, political gatherings, concerts, conferences, and personal milestones. Founded in 2007 by John Ham, Brad Hunstable, and Gyula Feher, the company caters to diverse audiences by offering solutions for mobile devices, streaming players, and connected TVs. Ustream's services extend beyond broadcasting, including event production, program development, account management, tech support, and performance analytics. The company has established partnerships with notable organizations such as Cisco, Sony, Discovery Communications, Georgetown University, and Samsung. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ustream also maintains offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Budapest.
Happy Elements Japan
Series B in 2011
Happy Elements is focused on the development of social, web, and mobile games as well as publishing services. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Kakao Corp
Post in 2011
Kakao is a mobile lifestyle platform company with services spanning messaging, mail, search, news, advertising, gaming, e-commerce, music, maps and more. Its content platform offers a diverse array of content that can be enjoyed by users of all interest range. Daum News offers tens of thousands of news articles from top news outlets every day, and Story Funding, the country’s first crowdfunding service, is building a healthy platform for new information in hand with users. Kakao Music, Kakao Page, Daum Webtoon and more, enrich user's daily lives enabling users to easily share and enjoy music, cartoons, novels and more. Kakao Game is a mobile gaming platform that allows users to compete with friends on their social graph. Its popularity has resulted in explosive growths for the Korean mobile gaming industry while establishing mobile games as a mainstream phenomenon. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Jeju, South Korea.
La Miu
Seed Round in 2011
La Miu is an e-commerce platform based in Beijing, China, specializing in the sale of women's lingerie and related apparel. Founded in 2008, the company offers a diverse range of products including bras, panties, loungewear, slimming wear, warmth underwear, and accessories such as socks and garters. La Miu functions as a direct-to-consumer site and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unlimited Brands Ltd., which manages various international fashion brands. The brand has gained recognition for its fashionable and contemporary designs, drawing influence from leading Japanese fashion trends. Since its launch, La Miu has positioned itself as a prominent player in the Chinese lingerie market, attracting significant venture capital investment and building a loyal customer base through its online offerings.
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