AIsing
Venture Round in 2024
AIsing Ltd. specializes in developing embedded mechanical-motion-prediction solutions and statistical analysis tools, focusing on its flagship product, Deep Binary Tree (DBT) SaaS. This artificial intelligence program is designed for mechanical control, enabling accurate predictions of mechanical motion, particularly in applications such as industrial robots and home automation systems. The DBT SaaS is characterized by its lightweight and fast performance, allowing for dynamic and online learning, which facilitates real-time adaptation and predictive accuracy. AIsing also provides hardware pre-installed with DBT software, streamlining the construction of various applications. The company's services are offered on a subscription basis, supplemented by royalties from products utilizing their technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, AIsing aims to deliver quality learning and prediction capabilities, even with low-spec computer resources.
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.
Prodrone Co.
Venture Round in 2020
Prodrone develops, manufactures, and sells commercial drones for various applications such as aerial filming, photography, land surveying, and spot inspection. Its product range includes four-rotor drones, six-rotor systems, and large frame drones. The company offers services like exploration and consultation, development planning, operational safety training, and repair and maintenance.
Agri Info Design
Venture Round in 2020
Agri Info Design is an agricultural IT company based in Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan, founded in 2014. It develops tractor navigation and driving‑support software to enable precision farming, including GPS‑guided applications such as AgriBus-NAVI and related components like AgriBus-G+ and AgriBus-GMini. The company's technology focuses on improving spraying and cultivation accuracy, guiding tractors to travel in straight lines and pausing spray to prevent duplicate application, thereby reducing material costs. It also produces and sells aftermarket agricultural equipment, reflecting a practical, field‑oriented approach to helping farmers increase efficiency and sustainability in crop production.
Nature Architects
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Nature Architects specializes in innovative product design using its proprietary Direct Functional Modeling algorithm. This algorithm leverages metamaterials to enable direct design of functional properties like motion and elasticity, previously challenging in conventional methods.
Terra Labo
Venture Round in 2020
Terra Labo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company based in Kasugai that specializes in the design and manufacture of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Established in 2014, Terra Labo focuses on developing fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones primarily for disaster management services. The company offers a range of consulting services and technologies, including surveillance drones and ground assistance systems, which enhance aerial surveillance capabilities. Additionally, Terra Labo engages in research and development related to environmental monitoring, disaster prevention, geological studies, and resource management. Its innovations facilitate the collection and sharing of vital data, thereby supporting various sectors such as fisheries, forestry, and regional information analysis.
Subak Technologies
Venture Round in 2020
Subak Technologies develops data analysis, marketing and mathematical platforms for the agriculture sector, combining analytics with financial modeling to support risk management and decision making. The company offers tools such as agricultural finance risk management models, credit scoring, and loan support services, along with financial consulting to help improve financing, insurance and revenue forecasting. In addition, Subak provides data analysis, web production and development services to local companies and organizations, delivering affordable digital solutions. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Subak applies its data-driven approach to help clients manage assets and liabilities, forecast agricultural statistics, estimate hedge ratios for rice futures, and distribute relevant market information.
SkymatiX
Venture Round in 2019
SkymatiX specializes in drone technology, offering cloud-based drone surveying, satellite image analysis, and digital transformation solutions. Established in 2016, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Founded in 2018, SkyDrive specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling electric flying cars. Its product offerings include Air Mobility for urban transportation and Cargo Drone for logistics solutions.
TeTra
Venture Round in 2019
TeTra Aviation Corp. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018, specializing in the design, research, and manufacturing of flying cars. The company focuses on developing electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, aiming to revolutionize air mobility. TeTra's innovative single-seat flying cars are designed to enhance transportation options, particularly in emergency medical situations, allowing medical professionals to reach patients quickly in disaster areas or urban environments. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, TeTra provides consulting and research services, offering comprehensive solutions that include both hardware and software development. Through its advancements in air mobility, TeTra strives to create new possibilities for personal and emergency transportation.
Nileworks
Series B in 2019
Nileworks Inc. is an agtech company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced drone technology for the agricultural sector. Founded in 2015, the company develops fully automated aerial drones that utilize image processing and information technology to enhance farming efficiency. These drones are specifically designed for precision pesticide spraying and real-time diagnosis of crop health, allowing for the targeted application of fertilizers and agrochemicals tailored to individual plants. By reducing labor requirements and improving the yield and quality of agricultural produce, Nileworks aims to transform traditional farming practices and promote sustainable agriculture.
Trajectory
Venture Round in 2019
Trajectory is a Tokyo-based company that develops and researches an AI-driven air traffic control system for unmanned aerial vehicles. Founded in 2018, it aims to enable safe, fully autonomous UAV operations by automatically generating flight routes for multiple drones and coordinating their trajectories to improve efficiency and aerial mobility. The company’s products include long-endurance automated drones and related control software that facilitate easy and safe UAV use, addressing customer needs and social challenges through enhanced connectivity. Through its autonomous navigation platform, Trajectory seeks to provide a scalable environment where UAVs can operate reliably and safely for a variety of applications.
Agri Info Design
Venture Round in 2018
Agri Info Design is an agricultural IT company based in Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan, founded in 2014. It develops tractor navigation and driving‑support software to enable precision farming, including GPS‑guided applications such as AgriBus-NAVI and related components like AgriBus-G+ and AgriBus-GMini. The company's technology focuses on improving spraying and cultivation accuracy, guiding tractors to travel in straight lines and pausing spray to prevent duplicate application, thereby reducing material costs. It also produces and sells aftermarket agricultural equipment, reflecting a practical, field‑oriented approach to helping farmers increase efficiency and sustainability in crop production.
SkyDrive
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, SkyDrive specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling electric flying cars. Its product offerings include Air Mobility for urban transportation and Cargo Drone for logistics solutions.
Sensyn Robotics
Venture Round in 2018
Sensyn Robotics is a company focused on developing innovative business solutions that integrate robotics technology, particularly drones, with advanced software applications. Their primary goal is to enhance infrastructure inspections across various sectors, including oil, electric power, and construction. By promoting automation and generalization, Sensyn Robotics aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce labor costs, and enable unattended operations. The company addresses pressing social issues in Japan while also seeking to provide its diverse range of solutions globally, leveraging Japan's position as a leader in tackling contemporary challenges. Through collaboration and cutting-edge technology, Sensyn Robotics is committed to enabling enterprises and municipalities to access and inspect affected or disturbed sites more effectively.
Aeronext is a Japanese drone technology company focused on center-of-gravity control to enhance performance and safety. Its technology adjusts the drone’s center of gravity in flight to optimize stability and payload handling, enabling safer use of drones in industrial applications. The company develops drone technology and sells its products and solutions.
Trajectory
Seed Round in 2018
Trajectory is a Tokyo-based company that develops and researches an AI-driven air traffic control system for unmanned aerial vehicles. Founded in 2018, it aims to enable safe, fully autonomous UAV operations by automatically generating flight routes for multiple drones and coordinating their trajectories to improve efficiency and aerial mobility. The company’s products include long-endurance automated drones and related control software that facilitate easy and safe UAV use, addressing customer needs and social challenges through enhanced connectivity. Through its autonomous navigation platform, Trajectory seeks to provide a scalable environment where UAVs can operate reliably and safely for a variety of applications.
Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory
Venture Round in 2018
Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory Ltd. is an industrial drone manufacturer and solution provider based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1998 from the laboratory of Professor Kenzo Nonami at Chiba University. The company specializes in the development, production, and servicing of fully automated drones designed for a wide range of applications, including delivery, inspection, disaster relief, logistics, aerial photography, and surveying. With a focus on research and development, ACSL utilizes proprietary technologies developed in Japan to contribute to the advancement of industrial drone solutions. The company aims to be at the forefront of the new industrial revolution in the global skies, providing innovative solutions for various industrial needs.
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.
Aeronext
Seed Round in 2017
Aeronext is a Japanese drone technology company focused on center-of-gravity control to enhance performance and safety. Its technology adjusts the drone’s center of gravity in flight to optimize stability and payload handling, enabling safer use of drones in industrial applications. The company develops drone technology and sells its products and solutions.