Dream Incubator

Dream Incubator is a strategic consulting and business development firm based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2000. The company primarily serves Japanese corporate clients and governmental institutions, offering a combination of capital and professional services to support the growth of next-generation companies. In addition to its consulting and investment activities, Dream Incubator also operates its own businesses, focusing on sectors such as software, retail, and cybersecurity. Through its diverse offerings, the firm aims to foster innovation and facilitate expansion for its clients.

Sujit Kunte

Business Producer, Investor and Incubator

Past deals in Japan

Hackazouk

Seed Round in 2020
Hackazouk is an HR Tech company that operates Official-Alumni.com, an alumni relationship management system in Japan and the Philippines to help companies stay connected with their alumni.

DIV

Debt Financing in 2020
DIV Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in offering programming courses and training programs. The company operates TECH::CAMP, a programming school that provides short-term intensive training designed to transform students into skilled engineers. DIV's programming schools are available in both online and classroom formats, catering to individuals looking to transition from inexperienced workers to professional engineers. This approach not only equips students with essential programming skills but also enhances their employability in the technology sector, particularly as web designers.

LegalForce

Series B in 2020
LegalForce, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toyosu, Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and maintaining AI-powered software for legal services, particularly in contract management. The platform employs natural language processing and other advanced technologies to assist legal professionals by reviewing contracts based on their type, identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses, and minimizing oversights. This functionality aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of legal operations, providing valuable support in the contract review process.

SHOWROOM

Corporate Round in 2019
SHOWROOM Inc. is a Japanese media company based in Tokyo, established in 2015. It operates a live video streaming platform primarily focused on showcasing live shows featuring Japanese idols and voice actors. As a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd., SHOWROOM provides services that include program production and video content creation, catering to a diverse audience interested in entertainment and interactive experiences. The platform has gained popularity for its unique integration of live performances and viewer engagement.

SHOWROOM

Venture Round in 2019
SHOWROOM Inc. is a Japanese media company based in Tokyo, established in 2015. It operates a live video streaming platform primarily focused on showcasing live shows featuring Japanese idols and voice actors. As a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd., SHOWROOM provides services that include program production and video content creation, catering to a diverse audience interested in entertainment and interactive experiences. The platform has gained popularity for its unique integration of live performances and viewer engagement.

Tanp

Series B in 2019
Tanp is an e-commerce platform operated by Gracia Inc., which specializes in providing a diverse selection of gift-giving products for various occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, job celebrations, and weddings. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan, Tanp aims to enhance the gift-giving experience, making it more enjoyable and memorable for customers. The platform caters to the needs of individuals seeking thoughtful and meaningful gifts, ensuring that special moments are celebrated with the perfect offerings.

Hackazouk

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Hackazouk is an HR Tech company that operates Official-Alumni.com, an alumni relationship management system in Japan and the Philippines to help companies stay connected with their alumni.

LegalForce

Seed Round in 2018
LegalForce, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toyosu, Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and maintaining AI-powered software for legal services, particularly in contract management. The platform employs natural language processing and other advanced technologies to assist legal professionals by reviewing contracts based on their type, identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses, and minimizing oversights. This functionality aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of legal operations, providing valuable support in the contract review process.

Wakrak

Venture Round in 2018
Wakrak is a day work service in Japan. Users can work by selecting daily work on an application, enter an employment contract with the company side without an interview, and go to the workplace on that day

LegalOn Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
LegalOn is the global leader in AI contract review, helping over 5,000 companies and firms worldwide review and negotiate stronger contracts up to 85% faster and more accurately. Built by lawyers for legal teams, LegalOn’s AI is anchored in accurate and up-to-date legal knowledge from experienced attorneys. LegalOn’s AI detects contract risks, makes precise redlines, and adapts to each organization’s unique standards and preferences. With it, legal and business teams can save significant time, reduce legal risk at scale, and break free from tedious work. Focus on the strategic work you love and your business needs, and let LegalOn handle the rest. LegalOn offers a complete AI contract review solution with an unmatched collection of customizable playbooks that deliver immediate real-world value. Speed up review and redlining, streamline search, storage, and comparison, and get answers to any contract question with our AI assistant—both online and directly integrated within Microsoft Word. Founded in 2017, LegalOn is backed by $130M in funding from leading investors including Goldman Sachs, Sequoia, and SoftBank. LegalOn operates globally with businesses in the US and Japan.

AnyMind Group

Series B in 2018
AnyMind Group is a comprehensive commerce enablement company that offers interconnected software and services to facilitate various business operations, including brand building, manufacturing, e-commerce, marketing, logistics, and global expansion. Founded in Singapore in April 2016, the company aims to create a borderless business environment by bridging gaps between businesses and consumers, as well as across different industries and geographical boundaries. AnyMind Group has expanded its presence across 13 markets, including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, India, and the United Arab Emirates. The company also provides marketing support for enterprises, monetization solutions for publishers and creators, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) services.

Work Style Lab.

Acquisition in 2018
Work Style Lab, founded in 2009 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates a platform that connects professionals with companies. The firm focuses on providing insights and consulting services within the consulting industry, helping organizations navigate workplace dynamics and improve their operational effectiveness. By leveraging its expertise, Work Style Lab aims to facilitate better collaboration between individuals and businesses, ultimately enhancing productivity and work styles across various sectors.

Payme

Series A in 2018
Payme, Inc. is a software company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in mobile payment solutions and payroll prepayment services. Founded in 2017, the company has developed a digital platform that allows users to access their earned wages in advance, which can be withdrawn in cash using a smartphone. By focusing on the convenience of mobile technology, Payme aims to streamline the process of salary access for employees, enhancing financial flexibility and reducing the need for traditional payday loans.

Jiraffe

Venture Round in 2017
Jiraffe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the planning, development, and management of internet services. The company operates a platform that allows customers to compare prices for iPhone repairs and parts, as well as to buy and sell smartphones. Additionally, Jiraffe provides a flea market trading application designed for collectors, focusing on items such as trading cards and sneakers. This platform not only facilitates price comparison for various products in Japan but also enables users to make informed buying decisions and trade genuine products within a specialized marketplace.

Clue

Series A in 2017
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing drone automation software and offers a range of products aimed at various sectors. Notable offerings include DroneRoofer, which facilitates exterior roof inspections and construction surveying, and Drone Construction Management, a software solution for remote construction inspections that supports cloud collaboration on captured images. Additionally, CLUE, Inc. provides Drone View-kun, a software designed for photographing condominiums and properties using drones. Through these innovations, the company aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in construction and property management.

AnyMind Group

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
AnyMind Group is a comprehensive commerce enablement company that offers interconnected software and services to facilitate various business operations, including brand building, manufacturing, e-commerce, marketing, logistics, and global expansion. Founded in Singapore in April 2016, the company aims to create a borderless business environment by bridging gaps between businesses and consumers, as well as across different industries and geographical boundaries. AnyMind Group has expanded its presence across 13 markets, including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, India, and the United Arab Emirates. The company also provides marketing support for enterprises, monetization solutions for publishers and creators, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) services.

Jiraffe

Series A in 2017
Jiraffe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the planning, development, and management of internet services. The company operates a platform that allows customers to compare prices for iPhone repairs and parts, as well as to buy and sell smartphones. Additionally, Jiraffe provides a flea market trading application designed for collectors, focusing on items such as trading cards and sneakers. This platform not only facilitates price comparison for various products in Japan but also enables users to make informed buying decisions and trade genuine products within a specialized marketplace.

Whomor

Venture Round in 2016
Whomor Inc. is a Tokyo-based creative firm established in 2011, specializing in illustration and manga production for social games and other entertainment projects. The company offers a range of services including content development, cartoon production, and creative collaboration, addressing the diverse needs of clients in the entertainment industry. Utilizing a crowdsourcing mechanism, Whomor effectively connects businesses with a network of creators, ensuring access to sufficient production resources. This approach allows Whomor to meet the demands of various creative projects while fostering innovation and collaboration in the field of entertainment.

disurvey

Seed Round in 2015
disurvey's DIM provides market insights, business solutions and marketing tools to help expanding businesses to Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. We offer ONE-HOUR free consultation along with our strategic professional consultants. 2-million online panel including Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, & Indonesia 10-year experience in strategy consulting & consumer research Deep insights of various industries in Southeast Asia. Most affordable solution in the region starting from US$1,000. Fast processing time with approximately 7 days from panel recruitment to final report. Experienced experts covering all industries.

Breaker

Venture Round in 2015
Breaker Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in video and film production for promotional purposes. The firm engages in a variety of services, including the production of television programs, commercials, and influencer marketing, with a strong emphasis on cross-border marketing. Breaker utilizes overseas influencers to reach audiences on global media platforms, enhancing its ability to connect brands with consumers. Additionally, the company offers artist management, event planning, and video analysis tools, further diversifying its portfolio in the marketing and entertainment sectors.

Mynet

Venture Round in 2015
Mynet Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that provides game services primarily in Japan and the broader Asian market. Founded in 2006, Mynet specializes in the transfer and redesign of game titles, along with consulting services that include data analysis and the application of artificial intelligence. The company also focuses on marketing services and operates CroPro, a mutual customer network designed for smartphone games. Mynet's portfolio includes community games and role-playing games, such as Emblem of Falkyrie and Angel Master, catering to a diverse audience within the gaming industry.

Breaker

Seed Round in 2014
Breaker Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in video and film production for promotional purposes. The firm engages in a variety of services, including the production of television programs, commercials, and influencer marketing, with a strong emphasis on cross-border marketing. Breaker utilizes overseas influencers to reach audiences on global media platforms, enhancing its ability to connect brands with consumers. Additionally, the company offers artist management, event planning, and video analysis tools, further diversifying its portfolio in the marketing and entertainment sectors.

eBOOK Initiative Japan

Venture Round in 2011
eBOOK Initiative Japan Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2000 that specializes in the sale and distribution of electronic books and publications both in Japan and internationally. The company provides a range of services, including content digitization, planning, development, production, editing, and publishing of e-books, magazines, and comics. eBOOK Initiative Japan operates two primary platforms: ebookJapan, an e-book sales service, and bookfan, which focuses on online book sales. With a commitment to becoming a leading player in the e-book market, the company aims to enhance the accessibility and distribution of various electronic content.

Allied Architects

Venture Round in 2010
Allied Architects, Inc. is a digital marketing company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in social media marketing services across Asia. Founded in 2005, it operates Monipla, a comprehensive marketing platform that includes various products such as Monipla Fan Blog for PR-product development, Retro for photo and video collection, echoes for instant win campaigns, and brandtouch, a fan marketing cloud. Additionally, it offers realtouch, which stores customer data at commercial facilities, and Social-IN, a hashtag curation tool. Allied Architects also provides solutions for social media advertising, web promotion, and fan marketing. The company aims to connect individuals and businesses through social media and technology, enhancing communication and improving customer satisfaction while reducing costs and time in marketing efforts.

Revalue

Seed Round in 2010
Revalue is a global asset liquidator based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on the liquidation and evaluation of returns and surplus stock. Founded in 2010, the company aims to create a fair and transparent secondary distribution market by redistributing these products at reasonable prices. Revalue's services facilitate secure and timely transactions, providing clients with effective solutions for managing excess inventory and returns.

Allied Architects

Venture Round in 2008
Allied Architects, Inc. is a digital marketing company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in social media marketing services across Asia. Founded in 2005, it operates Monipla, a comprehensive marketing platform that includes various products such as Monipla Fan Blog for PR-product development, Retro for photo and video collection, echoes for instant win campaigns, and brandtouch, a fan marketing cloud. Additionally, it offers realtouch, which stores customer data at commercial facilities, and Social-IN, a hashtag curation tool. Allied Architects also provides solutions for social media advertising, web promotion, and fan marketing. The company aims to connect individuals and businesses through social media and technology, enhancing communication and improving customer satisfaction while reducing costs and time in marketing efforts.

Photo Create

Venture Round in 2007
Photo Create Co. provides photo-related internet, cloud-based, advertising, and marketing services and solutions. It was founded on January 24, 2002, and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

E-Guardian

Venture Round in 2007
E-Guardian Inc. is a comprehensive Internet security company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 1998. The company specializes in providing a wide range of solutions to address Internet security needs, including post monitoring, customer support, and cyber security services. E-Guardian offers consulting for blogs, social networks, and bulletin boards, as well as real-time port monitoring and online game support. Its services also encompass compliance measures, harmful rumor investigations, and community site planning. The company’s monitoring solutions, such as Net Petrol and E-Trident, enhance the efficiency of web oversight, while ROKA SOLUTION provides advanced image filtering capabilities. Additionally, E-Guardian offers staffing services and advertisement management, catering to the diverse needs of businesses and brands looking to secure their online presence.

Sanwa Company

Seed Round in 2006
Sanwa Co Ltd is an online retail company that specializes in house interior design. It offers housing equipment and building materials. The company features a wide range of products, including kitchens, washstands, face washing bowls, baths, storages, and fittings, as well as such largely imported products as tiles, natural stones, bricks, glass, Spanish tiles, and wrought iron. Sanwa Co Ltd was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Japan.

Chiikishinbunsha

Seed Round in 2006
Chiikishinbunsha prints and publishes a range of local newspapers to its clients. It was founded in 1984 and is based in Japan.

Star Flyer

Seed Round in 2006
Star Flyer Inc. is an airline carrier based in Kitakyushu, Japan, providing air transportation services since its founding in 2002. The company specializes in offering passenger transportation, as well as handling baggage and cargo services. In addition to these core services, Star Flyer operates shuttle services connecting major cities across Japan, enhancing regional connectivity within the country.

CanBas

Seed Round in 2005
CanBas is a biopharmaceutical company based in Japan, established in 2000, that specializes in the research and development of innovative anti-cancer drugs. The company is advancing its lead candidate, CBP501, which is a modified synthetic peptide designed to enhance the effectiveness of cisplatin in treating malignant pleural mesothelioma and non-small cell lung cancers, while minimizing toxicity. Additionally, CanBas is developing CBS9106, a reversible XPO-1 inhibitor aimed at treating various solid tumors. Through its focus on oncology, CanBas aims to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients.

Cerebrix

Seed Round in 2004
Cerebrix Corporation, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in business consulting services with a focus on enhancing sales performance. The company offers a range of services, including sales management, support, and outsourcing, as well as human resource consulting related to recruitment and training. Additionally, Cerebrix is involved in the sale and rental of medical equipment and provides information services via the Internet. The company aims to improve organizational productivity by leveraging advanced technology in its sales cloud solutions. As of January 2017, Cerebrix operates as a subsidiary of Hakuhodo Product's, Inc.

eBOOK Initiative Japan

Venture Round in 2004
eBOOK Initiative Japan Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2000 that specializes in the sale and distribution of electronic books and publications both in Japan and internationally. The company provides a range of services, including content digitization, planning, development, production, editing, and publishing of e-books, magazines, and comics. eBOOK Initiative Japan operates two primary platforms: ebookJapan, an e-book sales service, and bookfan, which focuses on online book sales. With a commitment to becoming a leading player in the e-book market, the company aims to enhance the accessibility and distribution of various electronic content.

ZMP

Seed Round in 2003
ZMP Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in robotics and autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2001, it develops and sells a range of products, including humanoid robots, logistics support robots, and technology for advanced driver assistance systems. The company focuses on automatic operation technology and offers solutions for mobile manufacturers, research institutions, and universities. Its product lineup includes autonomous driving development tools, on-road vehicle testing equipment, imaging solutions, and various sensors. ZMP employs a diverse workforce, with a significant number of engineers from countries such as Australia, China, and France, and aims to continue attracting international talent. Through its integration of mechanics, electronics, control systems, and software, ZMP seeks to enhance safety and comfort in the automotive industry.

Nippon Office Systems

Seed Round in 2002
Nippon Office Systems Ltd. is a Japan-based company that specializes in information technology services. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Koto, Tokyo, the company provides a range of services including enterprise application services, system engineering and management, and staffing solutions. It also offers customer engineering services, which include on-site maintenance and repair of IT equipment. In addition to these services, Nippon Office Systems sells personal computers, software products, and various peripheral equipment such as printers and networking devices. The company is a subsidiary of Kanematsu Electronics Ltd. and is also engaged in the recycling of IT equipment, contributing to sustainable practices in the technology sector.

Asteria

Venture Round in 2001
Asteria Corporation is a Japanese enterprise software company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1998, it develops and sells various software products designed to enhance operational efficiency and integration. Its offerings include ASTERIA Warp, a data integration middleware that facilitates automation without the need for programming, and SnapCal, which integrates Google Calendar and iOS calendar functions. Additionally, Asteria provides lino, a sticky and canvas service, along with Handbook, a mobile content management platform for tablets and smartphones. The company also offers consulting, training, and support services to its clients, ensuring comprehensive solutions tailored to their needs.
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