Div
Debt Financing in 2020
Div Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in providing programming education through its TECH::CAMP initiative. It offers short-term intensive training courses designed to equip students with the skills needed to become proficient engineers. Div operates programming schools in both online and classroom formats, catering to a diverse range of learners. The company's primary objective is to transform inexperienced individuals into professional engineers capable of pursuing careers in technology, particularly in web design. Through its comprehensive curriculum, Div aims to facilitate the transition from novice to skilled practitioner in the software programming field.
LegalForce
Series B in 2020
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.
SHOWROOM
Corporate Round in 2019
SHOWROOM Inc. is a Tokyo-based media company established in 2015, specializing in live video streaming services. The platform primarily caters to audiences interested in Japanese idols and voice actors, providing an interactive environment for watching live shows. In addition to facilitating live streaming, SHOWROOM also engages in program production and offers various video content services. As a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd., SHOWROOM continues to enhance its offerings within the entertainment sector, focusing on connecting fans with their favorite performers through innovative digital experiences.
SHOWROOM
Venture Round in 2019
SHOWROOM Inc. is a Tokyo-based media company established in 2015, specializing in live video streaming services. The platform primarily caters to audiences interested in Japanese idols and voice actors, providing an interactive environment for watching live shows. In addition to facilitating live streaming, SHOWROOM also engages in program production and offers various video content services. As a subsidiary of DeNA Co., Ltd., SHOWROOM continues to enhance its offerings within the entertainment sector, focusing on connecting fans with their favorite performers through innovative digital experiences.
Tanp is an e-commerce platform operated by Gracia Inc., which specializes in providing a diverse selection of gift options 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 by offering products that help customers celebrate and cherish important moments in their lives. The platform is designed to make the process of selecting and purchasing gifts more enjoyable and accessible for its users.
MESHWell
Venture Round in 2019
MESHWell is an online platform that connects freelance retail professionals with fashion stores for temporary staffing needs. It facilitates on-demand hiring, training, salary payment services, and provides job seekers with relevant opportunities based on their skills and experience.
Slogan
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2005, Slogan specializes in online staffing and recruitment services. It offers platforms like Goodfind for job hunting consulting, FactLogic, Intern Street for student internships, and Goodfind Career for venture startup recruitment. Additionally, it provides G3 for early-career support, FastGrow for business media, and TeamUp for HR services.
LegalForce
Seed Round in 2018
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.
Tanp is an e-commerce platform operated by Gracia Inc., which specializes in providing a diverse selection of gift options 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 by offering products that help customers celebrate and cherish important moments in their lives. The platform is designed to make the process of selecting and purchasing gifts more enjoyable and accessible for its users.
Work Style Lab.
Acquisition in 2018
Work Style Lab Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in connecting professionals and organizations through its platform. It operates within the consulting industry, providing insights and resources that facilitate collaboration between companies and individuals. The company's focus is on enhancing work environments and styles, tailoring solutions to meet the evolving needs of the modern workforce. Through its innovative approach, Work Style Lab aims to improve workplace dynamics and drive productivity for its clients.
Payme, Inc. is a software company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a mobile application that provides payroll prepayment services, allowing users to access their earned wages in cash through their smartphones. The company focuses on creating digital platforms to streamline mobile payments and salary advance services, aiming to enhance financial accessibility for users.
Jiraffe
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Jiraffe operates online platforms that facilitate price comparisons and transactions for iPhone repairs, parts replacement, and smartphone purchases. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to empower customers with informed buying decisions.
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company provides various solutions that leverage drone technology for different applications. Its product lineup includes DroneRoofer, designed for exterior roof inspection, construction surveying, and roof area calculations; Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on images captured by drones; and Drone View-kun, aimed at photographing condominiums and properties. Through these offerings, CLUE, Inc. enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in construction and property management.
Founded in 2014, Jiraffe operates online platforms that facilitate price comparisons and transactions for iPhone repairs, parts replacement, and smartphone purchases. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to empower customers with informed buying decisions.
Whomor
Venture Round in 2016
Whomor Inc. is a creative firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a range of services including illustration production, manga development, and content creation for social games. Whomor utilizes a crowdsourcing mechanism to meet the creative needs of its clients, allowing for the efficient production of game illustrations and other entertainment content. In addition to its core offerings, the company also engages in cartoon production, entertainment co-creation, and human resource resolution services, catering to various aspects of the creative industry.
Boardwalk
Seed Round in 2015
Boardwalk Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2010 that specializes in mobile ticketing services and data marketing for various events. As a subsidiary of Dentsu Inc., Boardwalk Inc. provides an electronic ticketing platform that integrates payment data with a range of in-house services, including fan club management and e-commerce solutions. The company aims to enhance the entertainment experience by promoting innovative marketing strategies and expanding opportunities for both clients and audiences. Through its comprehensive approach, Boardwalk Inc. supports clients in navigating the complexities of the entertainment industry and maximizing their business potential.
Breaker
Venture Round in 2015
Breaker Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a company that specializes in creating videos and movies for promotional purposes. Their services include film production, TV program production, commercial (CM) production, influencer marketing, inbound marketing, artist management, event planning, and video analysis tools. Breaker is particularly focused on cross-border marketing, leveraging overseas influencer marketing on global media platforms to reach international audiences effectively.
Mynet
Venture Round in 2015
Mynet Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in providing game services, primarily focusing on community and role-playing games for the Japanese and Asian markets. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Tokyo, Mynet offers a range of services including the transfer and redesign of game titles, consulting, data analysis, and the utilization of artificial intelligence. Additionally, the company provides marketing-related services and operates CroPro, a mutual customer network specifically for smartphone games. Notable titles in its portfolio include "Emblem of Falkyrie" and "Angel Master."
Breaker
Seed Round in 2014
Breaker Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a company that specializes in creating videos and movies for promotional purposes. Their services include film production, TV program production, commercial (CM) production, influencer marketing, inbound marketing, artist management, event planning, and video analysis tools. Breaker is particularly focused on cross-border marketing, leveraging overseas influencer marketing on global media platforms to reach international audiences effectively.
eBOOK Initiative Japan
Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 2000, eBOOK Initiative Japan specializes in the planning, development, distribution, and production of electronic content, books, magazines, and publications. It focuses on overcoming language barriers to spread Japanese publications globally.
Allied Architects
Venture Round in 2010
Allied Architects, Inc. is a digital marketing firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in social media marketing services throughout Asia. Founded in 2005, the company operates the Monipla platform, which includes various marketing products such as Monipla Fan Blog for PR and product development, Retro for photo and video collection, echoes for instant win campaigns, and brandtouch, a fan marketing cloud. Additionally, it offers realtouch for customer data storage in commercial settings and Social-IN, a hashtag curation tool. Allied Architects is committed to connecting businesses with their customers through innovative marketing strategies that leverage social media and technology, facilitating improved communication and engagement. The firm aims to enhance societal interaction while continually pursuing entrepreneurial challenges and high-quality service delivery.
Revalue
Seed Round in 2010
Revalue is a Tokyo-based global asset liquidator that specializes in liquidating and evaluating returns and surplus stock and redistributing these products at reasonable prices. The company operates to create a fair, transparent secondary market and to enable safe, secure, and timely transactions between clients and buyers. Founded in 2010, Revalue focuses on efficient liquidation and redistribution of surplus inventory worldwide.
Allied Architects
Venture Round in 2008
Allied Architects, Inc. is a digital marketing firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in social media marketing services throughout Asia. Founded in 2005, the company operates the Monipla platform, which includes various marketing products such as Monipla Fan Blog for PR and product development, Retro for photo and video collection, echoes for instant win campaigns, and brandtouch, a fan marketing cloud. Additionally, it offers realtouch for customer data storage in commercial settings and Social-IN, a hashtag curation tool. Allied Architects is committed to connecting businesses with their customers through innovative marketing strategies that leverage social media and technology, facilitating improved communication and engagement. The firm aims to enhance societal interaction while continually pursuing entrepreneurial challenges and high-quality service delivery.
Moshimo
Venture Round in 2007
Moshimo Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2006, specializing in the planning and production of internet shopping sites. It enables small businesses to establish an online presence easily by providing a platform for building online storefronts. Moshimo offers drop shipping services, allowing businesses to sell products without the need to hold inventory or handle shipping logistics. This approach simplifies the process of online retail by letting wholesale suppliers manage inventory and delivery. With access to over 350,000 products from more than 800 suppliers, Moshimo supports small enterprises in efficiently managing their supply chains, thus facilitating their ability to sell merchandise online. The company operates as a subsidiary of Scroll 360 Corporation.
Photo Create
Venture Round in 2007
Photo Create Co., founded in January 2002 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing a range of photo-related services. The company offers cloud-based solutions that support event photographers and manage various photography needs. Its services include advertising and marketing support for a diverse array of events, such as sports, ballroom dancing, music, and school functions. Additionally, Photo Create provides business trip studio photography and other related cloud services, aiming to enhance the overall photography experience for its clients in Japan.
Moshimo
Venture Round in 2007
Moshimo Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2006, specializing in the planning and production of internet shopping sites. It enables small businesses to establish an online presence easily by providing a platform for building online storefronts. Moshimo offers drop shipping services, allowing businesses to sell products without the need to hold inventory or handle shipping logistics. This approach simplifies the process of online retail by letting wholesale suppliers manage inventory and delivery. With access to over 350,000 products from more than 800 suppliers, Moshimo supports small enterprises in efficiently managing their supply chains, thus facilitating their ability to sell merchandise online. The company operates as a subsidiary of Scroll 360 Corporation.
E-Guardian
Venture Round in 2007
E-Guardian Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 1998, specializes in comprehensive internet security solutions. The company offers real-time web monitoring services for blogs, social networks, and forums through its Net Petrol platform, along with E-Trident, a system that reduces manual post checking. Additionally, they provide ROKA SOLUTION, an image filtering system for online content analysis. E-Guardian also offers customer support for applications and games, advertisement management services, and compliance measures to investigate harmful rumors and trends.
Cerebrix
Seed Round in 2004
Cerebrix Corporation is a business consulting firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1992. The company specializes in providing a range of services including sales management, sales support, and consulting, along with outsourcing solutions. Additionally, Cerebrix offers human resource services such as recruitment consulting, sales training, and assessment services, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of sales personnel. The firm also engages in the sale and rental of medical equipment and provides information services through the Internet. By leveraging the latest technology, Cerebrix focuses on optimizing organizational productivity and developing effective sales structures for its clients. As of January 2017, Cerebrix operates as a subsidiary of HAKUHODO PRODUCT'S, Inc.
eBOOK Initiative Japan
Venture Round in 2004
Founded in 2000, eBOOK Initiative Japan specializes in the planning, development, distribution, and production of electronic content, books, magazines, and publications. It focuses on overcoming language barriers to spread Japanese publications globally.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2001, ZMP specializes in developing humanoid robots and robotics. It offers products such as autonomous driving development tools, robotic camera solutions, sensors, and data loggers. The company also provides automatic operation technology for advanced driver assistance systems and supports logistics and research robots.
Nippon Office Systems
Seed Round in 2002
Nippon Office Systems is a Japan-based information technology services company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Tokyo. It delivers IT lifecycle management and enterprise application services, system engineering and management, and staffing, along with on-site maintenance and send-back repair services. The company also sells personal computers, software, and peripherals and provides hardware installation and inspection services. In addition to IT infrastructure support, it emphasizes IT asset recycling and related services. Nippon Office Systems operates as a subsidiary of Kanematsu Electronics.
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.