Global Brain
Global Brain is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 1998, specializing in early-stage investments across various sectors, including e-commerce, software, gaming, media, IoT, education, entertainment, and fintech. The firm has expanded its investment activities to the US and Asia, targeting series A-stage technology companies. Since its inception, Global Brain has invested in approximately 30 companies, achieving seven initial public offerings and seven mergers and acquisitions. The firm supports its portfolio companies by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance, partnerships, and team-building resources to help them reach their milestones. Global Brain is particularly adept in e-commerce, operating a platform called EC-PLANET, which encompasses several group companies, including a large online sports goods store and a logistics firm offering comprehensive fulfillment services. This network, along with Global Brain's connections to established Japanese companies, facilitates market entry for US and Asian businesses into Japan.
Developer of a fusion technology intended to offer technical assistance to accelerate the practical realization of fusion energy. The company's technology offers liquid metal, molten salt, tritium treatment systems, high-frequency microwave gyrotron, fusion energy and exhaust systems, and is focused on developing advanced technologies for commercial fusion reactors, including gyrotron systems, tritium fuel cycle technologies and breeding blankets for tritium production and power generation, enabling companies to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions.
New Innovations Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven robots for the café industry. Their flagship product, the robot known as "√C," is equipped with demand forecasting capabilities, allowing it to offer personalized coffee selections based on individual preferences, busy schedules, and even the customer's mood. This innovation aims to enhance the café experience without displacing human workers, as the robots are designed to assist rather than replace them. The company recognizes the challenges posed by a talent shortage in the industry and seeks to integrate technology into the offline experience of food and beverage service. In collaboration with Nankai Electric Railway, New Innovations began demonstration experiments of the √C robot at Namba Station in August 2019, marking a significant step in providing a unique coffee experience tailored to consumer needs.
EneCoat Technologies Co., Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in the manufacture and sale of perovskite solar cells and related materials. The company focuses on the development of materials for these solar cells and aims to commercialize their modules. EneCoat Technologies is dedicated to advancing thin-film solar technology, with a commitment to environmental sustainability and the efficient use of natural energy resources.
Quantum physics is a relatively new field built since the beginning of the 20th century, but we have used MRI (nuclear magnetic resonance equipment) and lasers used for close examinations in hospitals, and semiconductors mounted on computers. Supports the technology that supports the daily life of people.QunaSys was established to bring out the quantum physics that has been active behind the scenes to the front stage, and to make use of quantum properties to realize technologies that could not be achieved with existing technologies.
Yuna Technology is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the development of computer vision and artificial intelligence applications. The company is committed to leading the technological breakthrough of the core knowledge of artificial intelligence, and building an overall application solution for artificial intelligence and big data analysis in multiple industries.
Developer of a fusion technology intended to offer technical assistance to accelerate the practical realization of fusion energy. The company's technology offers liquid metal, molten salt, tritium treatment systems, high-frequency microwave gyrotron, fusion energy and exhaust systems, and is focused on developing advanced technologies for commercial fusion reactors, including gyrotron systems, tritium fuel cycle technologies and breeding blankets for tritium production and power generation, enabling companies to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions.
Veritas In Silico is a start-up to research and sales of pharmaceuticals.Veritas In Silico, target partial structures in messenger RNA (mRNA) by exploring the true form of RNA, the origin of life, based on in silico (computer-based computational science) technology Established a drug discovery system with a completely new concept.This mRNA-targeted drug has the potential to be applied to any disease, including those for which it has been difficult to develop therapeutic drugs using conventional protein-based drug discovery. Therefore, it is expected to be a favorite for next-generation drug discovery that will cause a paradigm shift in the pharmaceutical industry.
Two Cells is a Tokyo-based company founded in April 2003 that focuses on the research and development of regenerative medicine. The company specializes in using mesenchymal stem cells to regenerate tissues and organs that cannot naturally heal. Its approach involves extracting these stem cells, expanding their numbers outside the body, and then transplanting them back into the patient. This innovative method aims to provide patients with new treatment options through advancements in regenerative technology.
EditForce Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in 2015. The company specializes in genome editing alternatives and offers advanced tools for RNA molecule editing, utilizing pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) protein engineering technologies. EditForce's innovations focus on manipulating nucleic acids, specifically DNA and RNA, to facilitate research and development in various fields, including biological research, medicine, agriculture, and bio-production. Their technology allows for precise targeting of base sequences in nucleic acids, enabling significant advancements in drug development and seed research.
Quantum physics is a relatively new field built since the beginning of the 20th century, but we have used MRI (nuclear magnetic resonance equipment) and lasers used for close examinations in hospitals, and semiconductors mounted on computers. Supports the technology that supports the daily life of people.QunaSys was established to bring out the quantum physics that has been active behind the scenes to the front stage, and to make use of quantum properties to realize technologies that could not be achieved with existing technologies.
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the development of innovative technologies, particularly in phased array and digital fabrication. Founded in 2015, it has created an ultrasonic phased array system that enables the generation of force in mid-air, allowing for applications such as non-contact transportation of objects, targeted sound delivery among individuals in a crowd, and guidance for service animals. The company also offers various consumer products, including Sound Hug, a device that combines music with light and vibration; Sonorepro, a hair care tool utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure; Vuevo, which visualizes conversations for improved communication; and kikippa, a gamma wave sound care device. Through these technologies, Pixie Dust Technologies aims to enhance user experiences by integrating sound and light into everyday interactions.
Sonas Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the planning, design, manufacturing, and sale of hardware and software solutions focused on sensing and measurement technologies. The company is developing "UNISONet," a wireless sensing technology aimed at enhancing the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure. This innovative solution seeks to improve upon existing mesh network technologies by integrating features such as power saving, multihop communication, time synchronization, lossless data collection, high-speed acquisition, and low-latency bidirectional communication, all simultaneously. By prioritizing high-quality wireless sensing, Sonas aims to establish itself as a fundamental component of modern societal infrastructure.
Halo Neuroscience is a neurotechnology company based in San Francisco that focuses on enhancing human performance through innovative systems. Since its incorporation in 2013, the company has developed its flagship product, Halo Sport, which employs Neuropriming technology. This technology involves delivering electrical stimulation during physical training to enhance the brain's learning capacity, a state referred to as "hyperplasticity." By improving the connections between the brain and muscles, Halo Sport aims to accelerate skill acquisition and strength development, particularly for elite athletes. Through its advancements in neurotechnology, Halo Neuroscience seeks to help individuals maximize their potential in various performance domains.
Nanoegg is aiming to create a medical breakthrough from skin research and to realize medical care without the use of needles.
Manufacturer of copper paste intended for use in electrical components and solar panels. The company's paste has almost the same conductivity as silver and has a substantially lower raw material cost and can be used for forming wires and electrodes for solar cells and electronic equipment, providing industries with a substitute for silver pastes.
Nanoegg is aiming to create a medical breakthrough from skin research and to realize medical care without the use of needles.
Nanapi Inc. owns and operates website nanapi which let users to introduce and share how-to in categories such as love, work, and hobby. The company, formerly known as Rocketstart Inc., is based in Japan.
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