DNX Ventures

DNX Ventures, founded in 2011 and based in San Mateo, California, is a private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage B2B startups primarily in the United States and Japan. The firm specializes in Series A and B funding, targeting sectors such as SaaS/cloud, cybersecurity, deep tech, sustainability, hardware, retail, and finance. By leveraging an extensive network of CXOs from global conglomerates, DNX Ventures has facilitated over 100 partnerships between startups and Fortune 500 companies, helping these emerging businesses validate their product-market fit and accelerate growth. Additionally, DNX Ventures manages investment funds that focus on computer hardware, B2B, and cybersecurity sectors, reinforcing its commitment to supporting innovative technologies and scalable business models.

Mitch Kitamura

Managing Partner

Akira Kurabayashi

Managing Partner and Head of Japan

Yo Kurabayashi

Managing Partner

Hiro Rio Maeda

Managing Partner

Q Motiwala

Managing Partner

Eva Nahari

Principal

Past deals in GovTech

SafeGraph

Series B in 2021
SafeGraph Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in the collection, storage, and processing of data for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company develops a data platform that democratizes access to comprehensive datasets by integrating information from thousands of diverse sources. This platform classifies and verifies various business-related data, including names, addresses, industry classifications, and operational hours. By providing accurate records, SafeGraph enables organizations to gain insights into human movement and make informed decisions, ultimately assisting in addressing complex societal questions.

SafeGraph

Series B in 2021
SafeGraph Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in the collection, storage, and processing of data for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company develops a data platform that democratizes access to comprehensive datasets by integrating information from thousands of diverse sources. This platform classifies and verifies various business-related data, including names, addresses, industry classifications, and operational hours. By providing accurate records, SafeGraph enables organizations to gain insights into human movement and make informed decisions, ultimately assisting in addressing complex societal questions.

Fieldguide

Seed Round in 2020
Fieldguide, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based automation and collaboration software tailored for audit and advisory firms. Founded in 2020 and based in Sacramento, California, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to digitize the entire project lifecycle. Its features include secure data requests, work plan management, reporting automation, and resource planning, which streamline workflow and improve collaboration between teams and clients. Additionally, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to standardize templates and facilitate efficient report creation. By automating repetitive tasks, Fieldguide enhances productivity, enabling firms to improve their operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Yesod

Seed Round in 2020
YESOD is a cloud-type service for management departments

Techtouch

Series A in 2020
Techtouch, Inc. develops TechTouch, an intuitive website user manual. The company’s software is used in enhancing system education for employees; supporting burden reduction; and promoting system utilization. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Techtouch

Seed Round in 2019
Techtouch, Inc. develops TechTouch, an intuitive website user manual. The company’s software is used in enhancing system education for employees; supporting burden reduction; and promoting system utilization. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

PSYGIG

Seed Round in 2018
PSYGIG Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in big data infrastructure solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of mobility Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company develops a cloud-based analytics platform that enables engineers to visualize and process data from various sources, including cars, drones, and robots. PSYGIG's offerings include a multiplatform SDK that captures raw sensor measurements, facilitates control logs and error reporting, and tracks navigation and interactions in real-time. Additionally, the platform provides online diagnostic tools and dashboards for event analysis and anomaly detection, helping customers swiftly identify and resolve software issues. Through these solutions, PSYGIG accelerates the development of autonomous devices, contributing to safer mobility technologies.

POL

Seed Round in 2017
POL is creating a platform that maximizes the possibilities of researchers. It is a laboratory that is a place where innovative science and technology are created that greatly advances society. Its first project "LabBase" would like to create a society that can solve problems in job hunting for science-based human resources, issues of companies wanting to adopt them, issues faced by laboratories, and so that science-based human resources can be used more effectively.

Growth Hack Studio

Seed Round in 2015
Growth Hack Studio Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in business management and development services. The company addresses the challenges of an increasingly automated and standardized business landscape by emphasizing the creation of new value and innovative business models. Its proprietary growth hack consulting platform is designed to assist new businesses in accelerating their growth by leveraging end-user data, identifying issues, and managing key performance indicators (KPIs). By fostering a forward-thinking approach, Growth Hack Studio aims to empower clients to enhance their productivity and overall business performance in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

GCT Semiconductor

Series F in 2011
GCT Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and marketing integrated circuits for the wireless communications industry. The company offers advanced system-on-chip solutions that combine radio frequency, baseband modem, and digital signal processing capabilities on a single die, catering primarily to the 4G Long-Term Evolution and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access markets. GCT's products, which include CMOS RF transceivers and solutions for 3G and 4G mobile devices, are utilized in smartphones, wireless routers, and other communication equipment. The company serves original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers, primarily in the United States, Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan. Additionally, GCT has formed strategic collaborations, including an agreement with Anapass to develop mobile application processors for smartphones. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, GCT Semiconductor continues to focus on providing high-performance, cost-effective semiconductor solutions with low power consumption and compact designs.

Tradescape

Venture Round in 2007
Tradescape, Inc. develops infrastructure technology to enable service delivery using value chains. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is based in San Mateo, California.
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