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 SaaS

Spacely

Venture Round in 2022
Spacely, Inc. is a cloud software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the development of tools for creating, editing, and managing virtual reality (VR) content, particularly through the use of 360-degree photography. Spacely's platform provides an intuitive interface that caters to various sectors, including real estate, tourism, art exhibitions, retail, and dining. This enables users to easily produce and modify VR content for diverse applications. Formerly known as 3D Stylee, the company rebranded in April 2018 to reflect its focus on innovative VR solutions, while also offering an application programming interface (API) for businesses to develop their own VR services.

Ghost Security

Series A in 2022
Ghost Security provides the standard in application security for modern enterprises.

Hubble

Series A in 2022
Cloud-based software specialized for contracts and other legal documents

Airhouse

Series A in 2022
Airhouse, Inc. offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution designed for e-commerce companies, utilizing a software platform that automates logistics operations. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Airhouse enables entrepreneurs to focus on their core business by streamlining the process of delivering products to customers. The platform integrates with Shopify accounts to analyze store data, providing a comprehensive view of business performance and customer locations. Brands are matched with optimal warehouses from Airhouse's partner network, ensuring quick inventory shipping. The company customizes each fulfillment setup to align with the specific needs and growth strategies of its clients. With a single dashboard, users gain real-time visibility into their inventory, allowing them to monitor stock levels and order statuses. Airhouse effectively manages the entire fulfillment process, from factory to front door, simplifying e-commerce logistics for direct-to-consumer businesses.

Quark.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Customers want rapid fixes, but Customer Support remains broken for most enterprises who face huge support costs, low agent productivity and undetected duplicate issues. Quark is an Autonomous Support platform that interprets customer support issues to recommend resolutions automatically, skyrocketing agent productivity and enhancing customer experience. No need to figure out what to search for, search and then read lengthy documents. Quark does everything for you. The Quark platform (SaaS) that uses Deep Learning, classical NLP and Computer Vision to provide high accuracy at the lowest cost of ownership. For a quick demo of Quark -- https://youtu.be/mSoBaXbmXN0 .

Yamori

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a cloud-based real estate management software intended to assist real estate owners in centrally managing the income and expenditure of their properties. The company's platform assists real estate owners in managing the monthly income and expenditure of the property they own, related documents and communication with the management company, enabling property owners and corporates to collect and manage rent on various properties efficiently.

Query

Seed Round in 2021
Query.AI, Inc. develops a cloud-based virtual analyst application aimed at enhancing information technology and security data management. Founded in 2017 and based in Brookings, South Dakota, the company offers a decentralized data access and analysis solution that facilitates security investigations across various platforms without the need for data duplication. Its browser-based platform allows analysts to conduct real-time investigations efficiently, providing centralized insights while minimizing costs associated with security information and event management. This innovative approach streamlines the investigative process, making it more effective for clients in the field of cybersecurity.

Enpay

Series A in 2021
Developer of a SaaS-based fintech platform designed for cashless collection operations. The company's platform facilitates the flow of money, bills, and payments without exchanging paper or cash using a computer and smartphone, enabling users to carry out financial transactions digitally.

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.

CloudNatix

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of scalable hybrid and multicolored software products designed to be used for legacy and cloud-native applications. The company's platform monitors infrastructure utilization, automates optimization, across single and multiple cloud providers, and uses open-source technologies, enabling enterprises to adopt cloud environments efficiently.

Xica

Series D in 2020
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.

Stock

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of an information-sharing and task-management platform intended to eliminate the stress of information-sharing among non-IT companies around the world. The company's product features auto-preview, accidental deletion prevention, data encryption, automatic mail transfer functions, and data stocking among others, enabling businesses to increase operational efficiency.

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

CAST AI

Seed Round in 2020
CAST AI Group, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in multi-cloud management solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in North Miami Beach, Florida, it offers a platform designed to optimize cloud computing resources. The CAST AI platform enables users to dynamically adjust compute capacity in response to fluctuating demand across multiple cloud providers, ensuring high availability and uptime. Additionally, it provides cost estimates for cloud expenses and facilitates the deployment of applications across different cloud environments. By balancing cost, computing power, and latency, CAST AI enhances efficiency for organizations utilizing cloud services.

UPWARD

Series E in 2020
UPWARD, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) services, particularly for field sales operations. The company offers geographical information systems (GIS) and location-based services (LBS) solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams. By integrating customer contact information with location data, UPWARD's services simplify the process of managing customer visits and scheduling for sales personnel who often operate away from the office. The company's products are marketed under the GRASS and MapServer brand names. UPWARD collaborates with various partners, including DM Solutions Group and MapInfo Corporation, to further enhance its offerings.

Banzai

Series A in 2020
Banzai International, Inc. is a cloud-based company that operates an event marketing platform designed to streamline the management of professional events for businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Cary, North Carolina, Banzai's platform facilitates the discovery, marketing, and registration processes for B2B events. By automating event outreach, it aims to increase attendance and engagement among participants. The company connects business professionals with valuable ideas and networking opportunities through its offerings, supporting marketing and sales efforts across various industries. Banzai operates on a subscription model, providing solutions that cater to the needs of enterprise marketers and enhancing customer engagement outcomes.

PayStand

Series B in 2020
PayStand, Inc. is a technology company based in Scotts Valley, California, founded in 2013. It operates an electronic payment portal that facilitates online payments for businesses, allowing them to establish storefronts on their websites and social media platforms. The company focuses on transforming B2B payments through its innovative "Payments as a Service" model, leveraging modern internet, blockchain, and SaaS technologies. This approach aims to eliminate transaction fees and automate payment processes, significantly reducing time-to-cash and lowering costs. PayStand's platform enables enterprises, including manufacturers, distributors, and service providers, to integrate digital payments into their existing systems, such as websites, invoices, and mobile applications, thereby improving operational efficiency and enhancing revenue opportunities.

Mazrica

Venture Round in 2019
Mazrica, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and developing an online business support platform known as Senses. Founded in 2015, Mazrica focuses on enhancing sales force automation and customer relationship management to optimize organizational performance. The Senses platform utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline sales activities, offering centralized information management and ongoing support until operations are established. In addition to its software services, Mazrica provides consulting and training services to help clients improve their organizational intelligence and address common challenges in personalization within sales processes. The company also engages in the management of internet infrastructure projects, further expanding its service offerings in the business consulting domain.

Tribute

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tribute Company develops a workplace mentorship application aimed at enhancing mentorship for women. Founded in 2018 and based in Seattle, Washington, Tribute offers an enterprise SaaS platform that connects employees through shared life experiences and stories. This platform facilitates the creation of corporate mentoring programs, allowing for real-time access to knowledge sharing and micro-mentorship, which fosters team collaboration and productivity. By simplifying the mentorship process and providing employers with valuable insights, Tribute promotes a more authentic way for employees to discover and connect with mentors. The company focuses on addressing the needs of a diverse workforce while demonstrating the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion initiatives within organizations.

Hubble, Inc.

Venture Round in 2019
Hubble, Inc. develops and offers cloud based application software for storage of legal documents. The company's software allows API integration with CloudSign, DocuSign, and other electronic fasting services. Hubble, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Hubble

Venture Round in 2019
Cloud-based software specialized for contracts and other legal documents

Spacely

Series A in 2019
Spacely, Inc. is a cloud software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the development of tools for creating, editing, and managing virtual reality (VR) content, particularly through the use of 360-degree photography. Spacely's platform provides an intuitive interface that caters to various sectors, including real estate, tourism, art exhibitions, retail, and dining. This enables users to easily produce and modify VR content for diverse applications. Formerly known as 3D Stylee, the company rebranded in April 2018 to reflect its focus on innovative VR solutions, while also offering an application programming interface (API) for businesses to develop their own VR services.

Mobingi

Series B in 2018
Alphaus is a company founded in January 2015 by Wayland Zhang, focusing on developing and operating IT cloud services, notably the Mobingi Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform. This Software-as-a-Service solution is designed to simplify and automate cloud operations for businesses of all sizes. Mobingi ALM provides tools for cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application lifecycle automation, allowing users to manage applications seamlessly across multiple servers. The platform features an intuitive web interface, enabling users to deploy and manage server infrastructure with ease, catering to those unfamiliar with command-line interfaces. Alphaus aims to enhance the accessibility of cloud computing, targeting development teams and organizations looking to streamline their cloud operations. The service has already been implemented by companies such as SB Cloud and Fujitsu, with plans for future expansion into various sectors to support businesses with varying levels of cloud expertise.

UPWARD

Series D in 2018
UPWARD, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) services, particularly for field sales operations. The company offers geographical information systems (GIS) and location-based services (LBS) solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams. By integrating customer contact information with location data, UPWARD's services simplify the process of managing customer visits and scheduling for sales personnel who often operate away from the office. The company's products are marketed under the GRASS and MapServer brand names. UPWARD collaborates with various partners, including DM Solutions Group and MapInfo Corporation, to further enhance its offerings.

Spacely

Seed Round in 2018
Spacely, Inc. is a cloud software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the development of tools for creating, editing, and managing virtual reality (VR) content, particularly through the use of 360-degree photography. Spacely's platform provides an intuitive interface that caters to various sectors, including real estate, tourism, art exhibitions, retail, and dining. This enables users to easily produce and modify VR content for diverse applications. Formerly known as 3D Stylee, the company rebranded in April 2018 to reflect its focus on innovative VR solutions, while also offering an application programming interface (API) for businesses to develop their own VR services.

Xica

Series C in 2018
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.

Team Spirit

Venture Round in 2017
TeamSpirit specializes in building and providing companies with our cloud-based teamSpirit Workforce Success Platform.Today, no company can communicate its value without providing services that adapt to the various and diverse needs of end users. More and more, companies are required to make a shift from a labor-intensive paradigm to a broader, knowledge-intensive, service-based orientation. Employees, too, are faced with the necessity of changing the way they think about their work. Gone are the days of routine work; now, employees must think creatively, and demonstrate their unique professional capabilities. With the capital and business alliance forged with U.S.-based salesforce.com, Inc., TeamSpirit has completed a transformation from outsourcer to cloud service provider as they set out on their second start-up endeavor. Their experience making such a profound change taught us that the most effective way to inspire their employees to put forth 100% of their professional strengths is to establish a cycle of 1) visualizing daily activities, 2) receiving feedback from those around us, and 3) reflecting on their own activities and relating them to tomorrow.

Team Spirit

Venture Round in 2017
TeamSpirit specializes in building and providing companies with our cloud-based teamSpirit Workforce Success Platform.Today, no company can communicate its value without providing services that adapt to the various and diverse needs of end users. More and more, companies are required to make a shift from a labor-intensive paradigm to a broader, knowledge-intensive, service-based orientation. Employees, too, are faced with the necessity of changing the way they think about their work. Gone are the days of routine work; now, employees must think creatively, and demonstrate their unique professional capabilities. With the capital and business alliance forged with U.S.-based salesforce.com, Inc., TeamSpirit has completed a transformation from outsourcer to cloud service provider as they set out on their second start-up endeavor. Their experience making such a profound change taught us that the most effective way to inspire their employees to put forth 100% of their professional strengths is to establish a cycle of 1) visualizing daily activities, 2) receiving feedback from those around us, and 3) reflecting on their own activities and relating them to tomorrow.

Mazrica

Series A in 2017
Mazrica, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and developing an online business support platform known as Senses. Founded in 2015, Mazrica focuses on enhancing sales force automation and customer relationship management to optimize organizational performance. The Senses platform utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline sales activities, offering centralized information management and ongoing support until operations are established. In addition to its software services, Mazrica provides consulting and training services to help clients improve their organizational intelligence and address common challenges in personalization within sales processes. The company also engages in the management of internet infrastructure projects, further expanding its service offerings in the business consulting domain.

SImount

Seed Round in 2017
SImount is a database management system platform that connects all data such as Excel, CSV, PDF. Moreover, It can utilize all the data related to business, leading to higher business efficiency and higher sales.

Jask

Series A in 2017
JASK is modernizing security operations by delivering an advanced SIEM platform that provides better visibility, better automation and a better architecture. Built on cloud-native technologies, the JASK ASOC platform streamlines security analyst workflows by automating many of the repetitive tasks that restrict productivity, freeing them for higher-value roles like threat hunting and vulnerability management, while addressing the escalating talent shortage.

Mobingi

Series A in 2017
Alphaus is a company founded in January 2015 by Wayland Zhang, focusing on developing and operating IT cloud services, notably the Mobingi Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform. This Software-as-a-Service solution is designed to simplify and automate cloud operations for businesses of all sizes. Mobingi ALM provides tools for cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application lifecycle automation, allowing users to manage applications seamlessly across multiple servers. The platform features an intuitive web interface, enabling users to deploy and manage server infrastructure with ease, catering to those unfamiliar with command-line interfaces. Alphaus aims to enhance the accessibility of cloud computing, targeting development teams and organizations looking to streamline their cloud operations. The service has already been implemented by companies such as SB Cloud and Fujitsu, with plans for future expansion into various sectors to support businesses with varying levels of cloud expertise.

UPWARD

Series C in 2016
UPWARD, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) services, particularly for field sales operations. The company offers geographical information systems (GIS) and location-based services (LBS) solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams. By integrating customer contact information with location data, UPWARD's services simplify the process of managing customer visits and scheduling for sales personnel who often operate away from the office. The company's products are marketed under the GRASS and MapServer brand names. UPWARD collaborates with various partners, including DM Solutions Group and MapInfo Corporation, to further enhance its offerings.

Mazrica

Seed Round in 2016
Mazrica, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and developing an online business support platform known as Senses. Founded in 2015, Mazrica focuses on enhancing sales force automation and customer relationship management to optimize organizational performance. The Senses platform utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline sales activities, offering centralized information management and ongoing support until operations are established. In addition to its software services, Mazrica provides consulting and training services to help clients improve their organizational intelligence and address common challenges in personalization within sales processes. The company also engages in the management of internet infrastructure projects, further expanding its service offerings in the business consulting domain.

Xica

Series B in 2016
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.

Siftery

Seed Round in 2016
Siftery is a database of sorts where companies list their software stacks. Siftery compares companies with similar stacks and looks for differences to make some recommendations.

Mobingi

Seed Round in 2015
Alphaus is a company founded in January 2015 by Wayland Zhang, focusing on developing and operating IT cloud services, notably the Mobingi Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform. This Software-as-a-Service solution is designed to simplify and automate cloud operations for businesses of all sizes. Mobingi ALM provides tools for cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application lifecycle automation, allowing users to manage applications seamlessly across multiple servers. The platform features an intuitive web interface, enabling users to deploy and manage server infrastructure with ease, catering to those unfamiliar with command-line interfaces. Alphaus aims to enhance the accessibility of cloud computing, targeting development teams and organizations looking to streamline their cloud operations. The service has already been implemented by companies such as SB Cloud and Fujitsu, with plans for future expansion into various sectors to support businesses with varying levels of cloud expertise.

Xica

Venture Round in 2015
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.

Team Spirit

Venture Round in 2015
TeamSpirit specializes in building and providing companies with our cloud-based teamSpirit Workforce Success Platform.Today, no company can communicate its value without providing services that adapt to the various and diverse needs of end users. More and more, companies are required to make a shift from a labor-intensive paradigm to a broader, knowledge-intensive, service-based orientation. Employees, too, are faced with the necessity of changing the way they think about their work. Gone are the days of routine work; now, employees must think creatively, and demonstrate their unique professional capabilities. With the capital and business alliance forged with U.S.-based salesforce.com, Inc., TeamSpirit has completed a transformation from outsourcer to cloud service provider as they set out on their second start-up endeavor. Their experience making such a profound change taught us that the most effective way to inspire their employees to put forth 100% of their professional strengths is to establish a cycle of 1) visualizing daily activities, 2) receiving feedback from those around us, and 3) reflecting on their own activities and relating them to tomorrow.

Team Spirit

Series C in 2015
TeamSpirit specializes in building and providing companies with our cloud-based teamSpirit Workforce Success Platform.Today, no company can communicate its value without providing services that adapt to the various and diverse needs of end users. More and more, companies are required to make a shift from a labor-intensive paradigm to a broader, knowledge-intensive, service-based orientation. Employees, too, are faced with the necessity of changing the way they think about their work. Gone are the days of routine work; now, employees must think creatively, and demonstrate their unique professional capabilities. With the capital and business alliance forged with U.S.-based salesforce.com, Inc., TeamSpirit has completed a transformation from outsourcer to cloud service provider as they set out on their second start-up endeavor. Their experience making such a profound change taught us that the most effective way to inspire their employees to put forth 100% of their professional strengths is to establish a cycle of 1) visualizing daily activities, 2) receiving feedback from those around us, and 3) reflecting on their own activities and relating them to tomorrow.

Xica

Series B in 2015
Xica provides a specialized needs-based analysis application that utilizes the results of statistics and consulting. The company aims to send suggestions to all data and deliver happiness to all.
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