iiba is a geospatial technology company that develops a platform designed to help parents find child-friendly locations. Its service, available via a map interface, pinpoints family-friendly places such as playgrounds, restaurants, nursing rooms, and toilets. The platform also offers a sharing function, enabling parents to discover and recommend locations to others, thereby enhancing the overall family outing experience.
iiba is a geospatial technology company that develops a platform designed to help parents find child-friendly locations. Its service, available via a map interface, pinpoints family-friendly places such as playgrounds, restaurants, nursing rooms, and toilets. The platform also offers a sharing function, enabling parents to discover and recommend locations to others, thereby enhancing the overall family outing experience.
Newsta
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Newsta provides valuable information regarding child-related disabilities, sicknesses, and childcare leave via an in-house consultation app.
UENA
Venture Round in 2023
Uena is a company focused on providing affordable food and beverage options aimed at reducing overall food expenses, thereby increasing discretionary income for its customers. It offers a streamlined online platform where users can access a consolidated menu featuring popular everyday food items. Customers can conveniently order their meals through WhatsApp, facilitating an efficient and user-friendly ordering experience. By delivering essential daily food necessities at competitive prices, Uena aims to enhance the financial flexibility of its clientele, allowing them to allocate their resources toward other priorities.
DELIGHT Global
Pre Seed Round in 2022
DELIGHT is registered in Delaware and operating in Tokyo.
Founder Institute and VC backed company.
https://fi.co/50/delight
We are developing an automated service for high volume call center to increase user delight with a multilingual phone bot.
The bot handles 30 languages both for incoming and outgoing calls.
It is very easy for set up. No special AI or IT skills is needed.
Business model is B2B SaaS mainly focused on enterprise market.
Hiro, Co-Founder and CEO is technical founder and majored AI at university.
He also worked 3rd biggest call center company in Japan for three years and know the market.
He is a serial entrepreneur. His previous business is marathon event organizer.
Many participants call us when weather forecast says it is rain on the event day.
And we developed this as in house software like slack did.
Co-Founder, Naqui is a gross marketer and B2B Sales expert.
FitHappy
Pre Seed Round in 2022
FitHappy is a holistic wellness and wellbeing solution that employs patented behavioral approaches to enhance the health of employees and chronic users. Its wellness application aims to address diet-related issues and promote healthier lifestyles, helping users lose weight and overcome chronic problems through a digital habit-oriented program. FitHappy's approach has demonstrated high efficacy in improving health outcomes, increasing employee productivity, and fostering greater engagement while also positively impacting insurance claim ratios. The company focuses on creating sustainable health improvements, ultimately leading to happier and more productive individuals.
Uena is a company focused on providing affordable food and beverage options aimed at reducing overall food expenses, thereby increasing discretionary income for its customers. It offers a streamlined online platform where users can access a consolidated menu featuring popular everyday food items. Customers can conveniently order their meals through WhatsApp, facilitating an efficient and user-friendly ordering experience. By delivering essential daily food necessities at competitive prices, Uena aims to enhance the financial flexibility of its clientele, allowing them to allocate their resources toward other priorities.
Creative Galileo
Series A in 2022
Creative Galileo is an EdTech startup focused on early childhood education. It offers a smart, tech-driven platform that lets parents track a child’s progress through a range of educational games and levels. The company emphasizes product development and the creation of engaging content, while pursuing partnerships with leading animation studios to enhance learning experiences. It also focuses on building a capable team to support scale and innovation in its offerings. The platform combines learning activities with progress monitoring to support formative development in young learners, positioning Creative Galileo as a provider of interactive, child-friendly educational tools.
Pintarnya
Seed Round in 2022
Pintarnya operates a mobile application designed to connect blue-collar workers in Indonesia with employment and financial opportunities. The platform enables users to create resumes, apply for curated job roles based on their skills and location, streamlining the hiring process for both job seekers and employers.
Lista is a rapidly expanding financial technology company based in the Philippines, focused on improving financial literacy and credit access for Filipino consumers. As the leading credit and financial management application in the country, Lista has developed a platform that allows individuals to access their credit scores and reports, providing them with valuable insights into their financial health. The application has been downloaded over 2.5 million times and offers a range of features, including tools for tracking debts, recording transactions, and issuing invoices. Lista is particularly dedicated to serving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), helping them manage their finances efficiently. Backed by prominent venture capital firms, Lista is recognized as a promising startup in Southeast Asia, committed to empowering its users to achieve financial progress.
Keyta
Funding Round in 2022
Keyta is a digital platform designed specifically for online sellers, providing a comprehensive embedded keyboard that streamlines various sales operations. This application consolidates essential features such as auto-text templates, real-time delivery cost checks, invoice creation, and transaction management, allowing sellers to handle their day-to-day tasks efficiently. By integrating these functionalities into a single application, Keyta enables users to manage their sales transactions, arrange shipments, and respond to customer inquiries without the need to switch between multiple platforms. This one-stop shop approach enhances the online selling experience, making it easier for sellers to conduct business and improve customer interactions.
The Parentinc
Series D in 2022
Tickled Media Pte. Ltd. is a digital publishing company based in Singapore that operates an online platform dedicated to parenting information. The platform, primarily through its flagship brand theAsianparent.com, provides resources and community support for mothers, covering a wide range of topics including pregnancy, childbirth, child development, family life, and wellness. It aims to create non-judgmental communities where users can share experiences and advice. The company also offers online strategy services, community acquisition plans, and advertising and market research services to enhance its digital presence and user engagement. Tickled Media serves a diverse audience across several countries in Asia and beyond, reaching over 11 million mothers. Founded in 2009, the company has secured venture capital backing from notable investors and continues to expand its influence in the digital parenting space.
JiPay is a financial platform that enables households to manage their spending effectively while bringing domestic workers into the cashless economy. The JiPay app, paired with a prepaid Mastercard, allows employers to provide their domestic helpers with a dedicated card for making approved purchases. This system includes features such as app-based top-ups, budgeting tools, spending limits, and real-time monitoring of transactions. By facilitating these capabilities, JiPay helps foster trust between employers and domestic workers, allowing for greater control over household expenditures and promoting a seamless transition to cashless financial management.
Med247 is an offline-to-online healthcare platform that enables users to book appointments and consult with professional doctors online. It aims to become a standardized platform connecting various healthcare service providers.
KoinWorks
Series C in 2022
KoinWorks is a Indonesian fintech company offering a comprehensive suite of financial products. Users can manage both assets and liabilities on its single platform, making it a one-stop solution for accessible and affordable financial services.
Firstcard
Venture Round in 2022
Firstcard is a fintech company focused on helping college students manage their finances responsibly. It provides debit cards with no annual fees or overdraft charges, no minimum balance requirement, and cashback rewards for every transaction. Users can monitor and control their spending via a user-friendly mobile app.
Lista
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lista is a rapidly expanding financial technology company based in the Philippines, focused on improving financial literacy and credit access for Filipino consumers. As the leading credit and financial management application in the country, Lista has developed a platform that allows individuals to access their credit scores and reports, providing them with valuable insights into their financial health. The application has been downloaded over 2.5 million times and offers a range of features, including tools for tracking debts, recording transactions, and issuing invoices. Lista is particularly dedicated to serving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), helping them manage their finances efficiently. Backed by prominent venture capital firms, Lista is recognized as a promising startup in Southeast Asia, committed to empowering its users to achieve financial progress.
Keyta
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Keyta is a digital platform designed specifically for online sellers, providing a comprehensive embedded keyboard that streamlines various sales operations. This application consolidates essential features such as auto-text templates, real-time delivery cost checks, invoice creation, and transaction management, allowing sellers to handle their day-to-day tasks efficiently. By integrating these functionalities into a single application, Keyta enables users to manage their sales transactions, arrange shipments, and respond to customer inquiries without the need to switch between multiple platforms. This one-stop shop approach enhances the online selling experience, making it easier for sellers to conduct business and improve customer interactions.
Capex
Venture Round in 2021
Capex Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the planning and development of PATONA, an artificial intelligence application designed to serve as a life partner. Founded in 2019, Capex focuses on creating an engaging user experience through an AI bot that employs natural language processing, allowing users to communicate and interact meaningfully. The application aims to enhance human connections and address feelings of loneliness by providing a virtual companion that reflects the user's personal life and interactions. Through its innovative approach, Capex seeks to promote the harmonious coexistence of technology and human experiences.
Ituloh!
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ituloh is an Indonesia-based technology company that operates a community-driven video commerce platform. It offers services such as influencer marketing, community engagement, affiliate marketing, event management, and live shopping. The platform connects brands with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across various lifestyle communities to facilitate product discovery and purchasing.
Dirigio, Inc. is a technology company based in Yokohama, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in the development of a mobile order and pay application called PICKS, which facilitates a seamless food takeout experience. The application allows users to pre-order meals, browse restaurant menus, and make cashless payments directly from their smartphones. This innovative platform enables customers to discover restaurants, place orders, and pick up freshly prepared food without the need to wait in line, enhancing convenience and efficiency in the dining experience.
Sora Immediate Color
Seed Round in 2021
Kusoku Koreiro is a mobile application developer that designs apps to convey the love of pushing more and being sympathetic. It offers features including a tag function and land mine prevention, enabling people to live freely with their hobbies.
RATEL operates and broadcasts official, large-scale esports tournaments for titles such as CoD Mobile, CoD BO CW, Apex Legends, VALORANT and Knives Out, and is developing a voice chat application called VOLBOX to address issues faced by esports players. It also runs a multi-gaming platform designed for esports participants, offering features to search and register for competitions and events, as well as team management tools, enabling players to expand their gaming base.
member.id
Series A in 2021
Member.id is a technology firm established in 2014, headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company specializes in designing and developing rewards and loyalty platforms for businesses. Its core service enables customers to convert loyalty points into various miles and redemption schemes, while also offering third-party program design, build, and operation services. Member.id's mission is to transform the Indonesian loyalty landscape by providing comprehensive capabilities ranging from strategy development to management and analytics, aiming to create profitable loyalty alternatives for clients.
RE is an IT service provider that specializes in infrastructure (server) design/development to operation/maintenance, business system (web, mobile) design/development to operation/maintenance, control and embedded system design/development to operation, and website planning/design/production to operation.
The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Sakeai, Inc. is a technology company based in Nagaoka, Japan, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing a mobile application that assists users in discovering and selecting sake based on their individual preferences. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the application provides tailored recommendations, simplifying the often challenging process of choosing from a wide variety of sake brands. Users can easily record and share their sake experiences, while also gaining access to an online store where they can purchase the recommended products. Through its innovative approach, Sakeai aims to enhance the enjoyment of sake for enthusiasts by facilitating informed selections and fostering connections within the sake community.
Founded in Japan in 2019, Crezit offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services through its mobile application. It aims to revolutionize consumer credit by providing transparency and a seamless user experience.
GarageBank
Seed Round in 2020
GarageBank Corporation, established on January 22, 2020, focuses on the planning and development of sales and leaseback solutions for individuals. The company offers a property asset management and utilization application called "Cashari," which allows users to quickly assess the asset value of personal belongings such as digital gadgets and branded items. Through a user-friendly interface, Cashari enables users to access funds based on their owned assets as needed. As part of its strategy to expand its offerings, the application has recently started managing outdoor and leisure goods, branded watches, and clothing items, enhancing its portfolio of services.
Appify Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Appify Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in application development through its platform, Appify. The platform enables users to create professional applications without the need for coding expertise, focusing primarily on the e-commerce sector. By integrating with popular site creation platforms like Base, Shopify, and CAMPFIRE Community, Appify allows users to develop official mobile applications for their online stores. This no-code approach empowers individuals and businesses to enhance their online presence and streamline their operations by easily transforming their e-commerce websites into fully functional apps.
Kim An Consulting Investment JSC, established in 2013 and headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operates as a fintech platform bridging the gap between institutional funding and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The company's core service is an online platform and mobile application that connects MSMEs with banks and financial institutions, offering loan management services including repayment scheduling at daily, weekly, or monthly intervals, credit scoring, and optimized core banking solutions. This platform enables business owners to access sustainable capital development opportunities and scale their businesses while providing trusted partners with a nationwide distribution network.
BukuWarung
Seed Round in 2020
BukuWarung is a technology company focused on providing digital infrastructure for Indonesia's 60 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The company offers a platform that enables users to efficiently manage their businesses through features such as digital bookkeeping, online storefronts, and payment processing. By facilitating the recording of daily financial transactions, including sales and customer accounts, BukuWarung helps small businesses maintain accurate sales records, issue bills via messaging applications, and generate daily business reports. The platform aims to empower MSMEs by enhancing their financial awareness and enabling effective business management through technology.
BukuWarung
Seed Round in 2020
BukuWarung is a technology company focused on providing digital infrastructure for Indonesia's 60 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The company offers a platform that enables users to efficiently manage their businesses through features such as digital bookkeeping, online storefronts, and payment processing. By facilitating the recording of daily financial transactions, including sales and customer accounts, BukuWarung helps small businesses maintain accurate sales records, issue bills via messaging applications, and generate daily business reports. The platform aims to empower MSMEs by enhancing their financial awareness and enabling effective business management through technology.
Graffity
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo in 2017, Graffity develops augmented reality (AR) applications that enhance communication and entertainment. Its flagship product is an AR fighting game designed to provide global AR experiences, enriching everyday life with features like AR battle, text/image sharing, and real-space image projection.
Seibii
Funding Round in 2020
Seibii, Inc. is a company that specializes in car maintenance and repair services, aiming to enhance vehicle safety and convenience for its customers. Founded in 2019 and based in Minato, Japan, Seibii operates through an online platform and mobile application, allowing users to access a range of services including car repairs, parts installation, and roadside assistance. The company focuses on digitalizing the automobile aftermarket industry, providing a cost-effective and hassle-free solution for car maintenance by dispatching qualified mechanics directly to customers when needed.
CHAT NOVEL
Seed Round in 2019
CHAT NOVEL designs, develops, and operates a mobile app that delivers novels, comics, stories, and related reading content through a chat-style interface. Founded in 2017 and based in Shibuya, Japan, the company positions its app as a chat-based reading experience across genres such as romance, horror, science fiction, and suspense, aimed at providing users with a new way to read during their free time.
the purpose
Venture Round in 2019
the purpose Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing an anonymous counseling matching platform. Its flagship product, Aizuchi, is a customer-to-customer light counseling and matching application that connects individuals seeking to share their experiences with semi-professionals who are trained to listen. Aizuchi addresses common barriers associated with traditional counseling services, such as high costs and complicated appointment processes, by allowing users to engage in conversations anytime and anywhere at an affordable price. Through this innovative approach, the company aims to provide accessible support and create a space for meaningful dialogue.
Follop
Venture Round in 2019
Follop is a Tokyo-based influencer marketing company that develops a mobile application to connect brands with social media influencers for marketing campaigns. The app enables influencers to post about hotels, restaurants, beauty products, and leisure facilities and provides a platform for brands to manage influencer collaborations. It includes an in-app wallet to handle revenues and supports in-app product purchases, allowing users to earn money by posting about items on Instagram. Founded in 2019, Follop focuses on planning, development, and operation of influencer marketing services and related businesses.
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application that offers affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users, primarily targeting the underbanked population in Indonesia. The platform connects borrowers with institutional lenders, facilitating a streamlined loan application process that allows users to submit personal documents digitally and receive funds within a day after successful verification. Utilizing machine learning, the company assesses borrowers' creditworthiness to determine interest rates and credit limits. JULO promotes responsible borrowing by rewarding positive behavior with cashback bonuses and offering lower interest rates for reliable customers. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while maintaining economic viability for its lending partners.
Purpose
Venture Round in 2019
purpose is a developing Aizuchi, a C2C mobile counseling platform that anonymously matches users who wish to share and hear stories.
MobilKamu
Series A in 2019
MobilKamu is an online car financing platform based in South Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2015. The company specializes in streamlining the car buying and selling process for consumers by providing a comprehensive solution that combines technology with high-quality customer service. MobilKamu's platform enables users to find cars that meet their preferences while offering curated deals, down payment options, and installment plans from various showrooms. Additionally, it assists customers with credit processes, facilitating the purchase of new vehicles in a more efficient manner. Through its services, MobilKamu aims to enhance the overall experience of car buyers in Jakarta.
Jojonomic
Venture Round in 2019
Jojonomic is a developer of a mobile personal financial application and expense management software that aims to transform financial management for individuals and businesses. Its cloud-based tools facilitate comprehensive business management across various functions, including human resources, finance, sales and marketing, and operations. By providing a user-friendly interface, Jojonomic enables clients to efficiently manage their finances and business operations, allowing different teams to optimize their performance and achieve better results.
Eatsy Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
Eatsy Technologies operates as a restaurant technology company. The company helps restaurants to simplify their operations and retain their in-dining customers, in a single platform. Diners receive cashback when they order and pay in restaurant with the Diners App, while enjoying personalized in-app promos from their favorite restaurants.
Eatsy Technologies is backed by Quest Ventures, a venture fund for technology companies.
uHoo Limited is a company based in Shatin, Hong Kong, that specializes in indoor air quality sensors. Established in 2014, uHoo provides a monitoring device that measures nine key air quality parameters, including temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, and airborne chemicals. This technology empowers users to understand how their indoor environment affects their health by delivering personalized alerts and insights. Through a connected mobile application, users can track these air quality metrics and take necessary actions to enhance their well-being and create healthier living and working spaces. uHoo aims to promote sustainability and improve overall health by facilitating better indoor air quality management.
member.id
Seed Round in 2018
Member.id is a technology firm established in 2014, headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company specializes in designing and developing rewards and loyalty platforms for businesses. Its core service enables customers to convert loyalty points into various miles and redemption schemes, while also offering third-party program design, build, and operation services. Member.id's mission is to transform the Indonesian loyalty landscape by providing comprehensive capabilities ranging from strategy development to management and analytics, aiming to create profitable loyalty alternatives for clients.
Founded in Singapore in 2017, Rovo is a community platform designed to connect individuals with similar skill levels for sports and fitness activities. It facilitates arranging games, joining groups, participating in tournaments, and accessing sports resources.
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application that offers affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users, primarily targeting the underbanked population in Indonesia. The platform connects borrowers with institutional lenders, facilitating a streamlined loan application process that allows users to submit personal documents digitally and receive funds within a day after successful verification. Utilizing machine learning, the company assesses borrowers' creditworthiness to determine interest rates and credit limits. JULO promotes responsible borrowing by rewarding positive behavior with cashback bonuses and offering lower interest rates for reliable customers. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while maintaining economic viability for its lending partners.
UNDEFINED Japan
Seed Round in 2018
Undefined, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing and operating communication application software. The company offers products such as Nyago, a chat application, and Clippr360, a video production service. With a youthful team averaging around 20 years of age, Undefined, Inc. focuses on creating solutions tailored for teenagers, ensuring that their products resonate with the needs and preferences of younger users.
Skrum Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development of Qryppo, a cooperative live broadcast quiz application. In addition to its primary product, Skrum provides system development and business support services, collaborating with clients throughout the planning and post-launch phases to facilitate continuous growth. The company's focus on interactive entertainment and client partnership reflects its commitment to enhancing user engagement and optimizing operational success.
Market Drive
Venture Round in 2017
Market Drive Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in the design and development of innovative applications. One of its primary offerings is eevee, a platform that facilitates communication between users and shops, incorporating a unique feature where men cover women's meal expenses. Additionally, Market Drive is known for developing EveEve, Japan's largest marriage-hunting application. The company has secured funding from various individual investors, enabling it to enhance its management structure, accelerate development, and expand its network of affiliated stores. Through these efforts, Market Drive aims to strengthen its market position and continue delivering valuable services to its users.
MobilKamu
Seed Round in 2017
MobilKamu is an online car financing platform based in South Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2015. The company specializes in streamlining the car buying and selling process for consumers by providing a comprehensive solution that combines technology with high-quality customer service. MobilKamu's platform enables users to find cars that meet their preferences while offering curated deals, down payment options, and installment plans from various showrooms. Additionally, it assists customers with credit processes, facilitating the purchase of new vehicles in a more efficient manner. Through its services, MobilKamu aims to enhance the overall experience of car buyers in Jakarta.
Kaodim Group
Series B in 2017
Kaodim Group is a leading services marketplace in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Malaysia. The company operates in several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, providing a platform that connects local communities with trustworthy and verified service professionals. Kaodim offers a diverse range of services, from home cleaning and plumbing to photography for special events. The platform allows users to receive customized quotations and access personalized profiles and user reviews, enabling them to hire service providers with confidence. With its mobile and web applications available for download on both Apple and Android devices, Kaodim is committed to transforming local businesses and enhancing the service experience for consumers.
TripBox Japan
Venture Round in 2017
TripBox Japan is a Tokyo-based company that has developed a mobile application designed to help users find restaurants and drinking establishments. The app allows users to search for dining options using visual information, such as pictures of the restaurant's interior, exterior, and meals shared on social media platforms. This innovative approach enables customers to discover restaurants that appeal to them while browsing through their social media feeds. TripBox Japan aims to deliver information of consistent quality, helping users access reliable dining recommendations regardless of their location.
member.id
Seed Round in 2017
Member.id is a technology firm established in 2014, headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company specializes in designing and developing rewards and loyalty platforms for businesses. Its core service enables customers to convert loyalty points into various miles and redemption schemes, while also offering third-party program design, build, and operation services. Member.id's mission is to transform the Indonesian loyalty landscape by providing comprehensive capabilities ranging from strategy development to management and analytics, aiming to create profitable loyalty alternatives for clients.
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application that offers affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users, primarily targeting the underbanked population in Indonesia. The platform connects borrowers with institutional lenders, facilitating a streamlined loan application process that allows users to submit personal documents digitally and receive funds within a day after successful verification. Utilizing machine learning, the company assesses borrowers' creditworthiness to determine interest rates and credit limits. JULO promotes responsible borrowing by rewarding positive behavior with cashback bonuses and offering lower interest rates for reliable customers. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while maintaining economic viability for its lending partners.
FOWD, Inc. is a Tokyo-based entertainment company established in 2017, specializing in the development and operation of a smartphone novel platform. The company focuses on chat fiction, offering a unique application that presents text content in a chat format, allowing users to engage with serialized novels as if they are participating in real-time conversations. This innovative approach enables users to access free content daily, creating a new form of entertainment that blends traditional storytelling with modern communication styles.
Market Drive
Venture Round in 2017
Market Drive Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in the design and development of innovative applications. One of its primary offerings is eevee, a platform that facilitates communication between users and shops, incorporating a unique feature where men cover women's meal expenses. Additionally, Market Drive is known for developing EveEve, Japan's largest marriage-hunting application. The company has secured funding from various individual investors, enabling it to enhance its management structure, accelerate development, and expand its network of affiliated stores. Through these efforts, Market Drive aims to strengthen its market position and continue delivering valuable services to its users.
Kulina is an online platform that specializes in daily catering orders prepared by professional chefs and kitchens. It connects caterers and home cooks directly with consumers through a pre-order system, streamlining the ordering and delivery process. The platform also supports payments via an online wallet, which enhances user convenience. By addressing inefficiencies in the food supply chain and logistics, Kulina aims to make meals more affordable and accessible for its users.
Betaout
Venture Round in 2017
Betaout is a developer of cloud-based platforms and tools that facilitate content production and customer intelligence. The company offers ContentCloud, a collaborative platform tailored for editorial publication houses, which streamlines the entire content production process from ideation and planning to distribution and analytics. Additionally, Betaout features a customer intelligence and marketing automation platform that provides businesses with an omnichannel marketing solution. This includes tools for email marketing, mobile push notifications, onsite marketing, SMS marketing, in-app engagement, and ad retargeting. By integrating these capabilities, Betaout enables businesses to enhance customer retention and achieve improved return on investment through personalized marketing campaigns.
Market Drive
Venture Round in 2016
Market Drive Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in the design and development of innovative applications. One of its primary offerings is eevee, a platform that facilitates communication between users and shops, incorporating a unique feature where men cover women's meal expenses. Additionally, Market Drive is known for developing EveEve, Japan's largest marriage-hunting application. The company has secured funding from various individual investors, enabling it to enhance its management structure, accelerate development, and expand its network of affiliated stores. Through these efforts, Market Drive aims to strengthen its market position and continue delivering valuable services to its users.
Jojonomic
Seed Round in 2016
Jojonomic is a developer of a mobile personal financial application and expense management software that aims to transform financial management for individuals and businesses. Its cloud-based tools facilitate comprehensive business management across various functions, including human resources, finance, sales and marketing, and operations. By providing a user-friendly interface, Jojonomic enables clients to efficiently manage their finances and business operations, allowing different teams to optimize their performance and achieve better results.
Eragano
Seed Round in 2016
PT. Eragano Agritech Indonesia, founded in 2016 and based in Bandung, Indonesia, develops a mobile application designed to support farmers through a comprehensive suite of services. The application offers automated farm scheduling, e-commerce for farm supplies, crop insurance, and access to microfinance. Eragano aims to enhance the productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers by providing flexible solutions that cover all aspects of farming, from sourcing agricultural inputs to selling harvests. Additionally, the company provides digital guidance on cultivation practices. Eragano's vision is to revolutionize agricultural methods to promote sustainability, improve farmers' livelihoods, and enhance consumer health.
Branding Enginner
Venture Round in 2016
Branding Engineer Co., Ltd. is a recruitment support service provider based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the IT sector. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on facilitating the career development of engineers, offering comprehensive solutions that range from knowledge acquisition to employment and independent career support. Additionally, Branding Engineer addresses the needs of various organizations by providing consulting services related to engineering issues, including development orders and human resource selection. The company also develops and operates Mayonez, a lifestyle magazine aimed at IT professionals, and Tap-biz, which shares valuable insights for business individuals. With a commitment to enhancing the IT human resources market, Branding Engineer plays a pivotal role in educating and supporting IT engineers throughout their careers.
Saleshub
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo in 2014, Saleshub operates an online platform facilitating connections between individuals seeking side jobs, businesses looking for customers, and customers aiming to make referrals. The platform enables users to earn rewards by introducing acquaintances to relevant business opportunities.
Flamingo
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Flamingo Inc. is a company based in Kusatsu City, Japan, that offers English coaching and training services aimed at fostering a multicultural society. The company has developed an application that allows users to book lessons with native speakers for a fee of 2,000 yen per hour, providing an accessible platform for language learning in a social setting, such as cafes. Through its services, Flamingo seeks to enhance language proficiency and cultural exchange globally.
FIVE Inc. is a company based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, that develops and operates a mobile video distribution platform. Founded in 2014, it provides services primarily aimed at advertisers, agencies, and media site owners. The company's offerings include Moments by FIVE, a branding marketplace application, and Video Network by FIVE, a specialized mobile video network that delivers creative services. In 2017, FIVE was acquired by LINE Corp., enhancing its capabilities in the mobile video advertising sector within Japan.
SpeakBUDDY
Seed Round in 2016
SpeakBUDDY is a Tokyo-based developer of an English learning platform that offers a mobile and web app for individuals, corporates, and schools. Its core product combines an AI-powered English learning app with pronunciation checking and scenario-based content, alongside an online coaching service named SpartaBUDDY. The subscription-based platform provides curriculum creation tools and personalized practice to improve speaking and comprehension. Established in 2013, the company focuses on scalable language training that blends self-guided app use with professional coaching.
BrightTable
Seed Round in 2016
BrightTable, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops and operates the gourmet Q&A application known as Pecotter. Founded in February 2012, BrightTable provides a gourmet concierge app designed to streamline the table reservation process for users. The application allows customers to input details such as the restaurant name, date, time, and party size, after which it facilitates the reservation by contacting the restaurant directly. This service aims to enhance the dining experience for food enthusiasts and socialites by making restaurant reservations convenient and hassle-free.
Kaodim Group
Series A in 2015
Kaodim Group is a leading services marketplace in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Malaysia. The company operates in several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, providing a platform that connects local communities with trustworthy and verified service professionals. Kaodim offers a diverse range of services, from home cleaning and plumbing to photography for special events. The platform allows users to receive customized quotations and access personalized profiles and user reviews, enabling them to hire service providers with confidence. With its mobile and web applications available for download on both Apple and Android devices, Kaodim is committed to transforming local businesses and enhancing the service experience for consumers.
Jiraffe
Angel Round in 2015
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.
Jojonomic
Seed Round in 2015
Jojonomic is a developer of a mobile personal financial application and expense management software that aims to transform financial management for individuals and businesses. Its cloud-based tools facilitate comprehensive business management across various functions, including human resources, finance, sales and marketing, and operations. By providing a user-friendly interface, Jojonomic enables clients to efficiently manage their finances and business operations, allowing different teams to optimize their performance and achieve better results.
Waygo Visual Translator
Seed Round in 2015
Waygo Visual Translator, developed by Translate Abroad, Inc., offers a smartphone application designed for international travelers seeking to navigate language barriers. The app utilizes a phone camera to provide instant translations from Chinese, Korean, and Japanese to English without requiring an internet connection, allowing users to communicate effectively in various contexts. Launched initially as the Waygo Chinese Translator, the application has evolved to include additional languages, enhancing its utility for travelers. The company was founded during the Betaspring Accelerator program in 2011 and has since continued its operations from Mountain View, California, with team members located in Taipei and Shanghai.
Jiraffe
Seed Round in 2015
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.
PrimeAgain,Inc
Seed Round in 2015
PrimeAgain works to innovate ways for users to connect with each other over mobile devices. Established in Dec. 2010, the company has released a mobile photo decorating diary app, "DecoAlbum", which allows users to save, organize, and share photos easily and privately.
SmartApp.inc
Venture Round in 2015
SmartApp.inc, founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing content application solutions that leverage blockchain technology. The company creates smartphone applications that facilitate various blockchain services, including token issuance, initial coin offerings, and support for decentralized applications (dApps). By providing these services, SmartApp.inc aims to serve as a launchpad for start-up businesses in the blockchain sector, helping them navigate the complexities of cryptocurrency technologies and enhance their market presence.
Omise Co., Ltd. is a Bangkok-based company founded in 2013 that develops and operates an online payment platform designed for seamless integration on both web and mobile. The platform facilitates money transfers to third-party bank accounts, enables refunds to customers, and allows users to store payment information for future transactions. Omise caters to businesses by offering a variety of payment processing solutions, addressing the challenges faced by online stores in Thailand, Japan, and Singapore, where the existing payment systems often require cumbersome documentation and high fees. The company aims to simplify the payment process, enabling instant acceptance of credit and debit card payments, as well as bill payments through online banking and ATMs. Omise also provides APIs for developers, ensuring easy integration and high security standards, as evidenced by its compliance with PCI-DSS 3.1. The company's mission is to enhance the online payment experience, bridging the gap between physical and digital transactions for both merchants and consumers.
uHoo Limited is a company based in Shatin, Hong Kong, that specializes in indoor air quality sensors. Established in 2014, uHoo provides a monitoring device that measures nine key air quality parameters, including temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, and airborne chemicals. This technology empowers users to understand how their indoor environment affects their health by delivering personalized alerts and insights. Through a connected mobile application, users can track these air quality metrics and take necessary actions to enhance their well-being and create healthier living and working spaces. uHoo aims to promote sustainability and improve overall health by facilitating better indoor air quality management.
Polyglots
Seed Round in 2015
Polyglots designs and develops English language learning software, including an English news-reader mobile application that helps users learn English while reading news, and operates MONDO for Japanese language learning and Bigo for finance and accounting training, alongside an adaptive learning platform. The platform analyzes users’ learning history data and automatically generates a personalized daily curriculum using artificial intelligence, enabling a structured, data-driven learning experience.
Kaodim Group
Seed Round in 2015
Kaodim Group is a leading services marketplace in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Malaysia. The company operates in several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, providing a platform that connects local communities with trustworthy and verified service professionals. Kaodim offers a diverse range of services, from home cleaning and plumbing to photography for special events. The platform allows users to receive customized quotations and access personalized profiles and user reviews, enabling them to hire service providers with confidence. With its mobile and web applications available for download on both Apple and Android devices, Kaodim is committed to transforming local businesses and enhancing the service experience for consumers.
Siamsquared Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
SiamSquared Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a financial technology company based in Bangkok, Thailand, established in 2009. The company specializes in developing mobile applications that cater to various sectors, including digital magazines, entertainment, music, finance, and branded applications. With a focus on securities markets across the Asia-Pacific region, SiamSquared Technologies aims to enhance user engagement and streamline financial services through innovative mobile solutions.
Shoppr Labs Sdn Bhd, founded in 2013 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specializes in developing a mobile shopping application. The app focuses on fashion, enabling users to discover clothing items inspired by the outfits of trendsetters and everyday fashion enthusiasts. Shoppr aims to simplify the shopping experience by providing a platform where users can learn how to style their outfits and search for desired clothing items all in one location.
Alkemis Games
Seed Round in 2014
Alkemis Games is a mobile game studio based in Indonesia, founded by Tedo Salim in August 2014. The company specializes in the development of mid-core freemium games for both iOS and Android platforms. By focusing on games that combine depth and engagement, Alkemis Games aims to provide players with a diverse range of enjoyable mobile gaming experiences.
Pocket Supernova
Seed Round in 2014
Pocket Supernova Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013, specializing in the development of video-messaging and mobile applications. Its flagship product, Unda, allows users to record videos and enhance them with text and graphics, facilitating the creation of engaging content. In addition to Unda, the company has developed other applications such as Video Selfie and WatchMe, which further expand its portfolio in the mobile communications space. Pocket Supernova focuses on providing users with tools for creating professional-looking videos and photos, featuring capabilities like face tracking, video overlays, and various creative tools, all designed to simplify the process of producing social media-ready content.
VideoSelfie
Seed Round in 2014
VideoSelfie, previously known as Unda, is a mobile first, video messaging app for iOS and Android.
VideoSelfie has taken video messaging to the next level and is now focusing on recording, decorating, editing and sharing, although some basic messaging and community functions from Unda are kept.
The main technology the company has built involves face tracking and motion tracking, which makes graphics added to videos interactive by detecting the movement of the camera and the movement of your head. Users tap the GIF button, pick a graphic then configure basic settings like enabling face tracking, making the graphic full size, or changing the animation speed. Then you pick a video filter and start recording, optionally adding music. The app ships with its own standard transparent GIFs, but it supports transparent PNGs if you want to add your own.
VideoSelfie is the fastest way to send video messages to your friends.
Quan Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing character-driven content for smartphone applications and web platforms. The company offers a diverse portfolio of over 500 characters, including Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, and Business Fish, which are utilized in various messaging applications and social games, primarily targeting markets in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to character development, Quan Inc. provides global content distribution services and creates illustrations and stamps for chat apps. The company also engages in public relations and advertising, offering services such as market research, translation, and game management to enhance user engagement and promote its content effectively.
Translimit
Seed Round in 2014
Translimit is a mobile game developer based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, focused on creating smartphone games and experiences for brain training, puzzles, strategy and sports. The company is known for BrainWars, a mobile quiz game that pits players against each other. Founded in 2014, Translimit was established by Hiroki Takaba and Takuma Kudo, who had previously worked on CyberAgent projects such as Ameba Pico and Girl Friend BETA. The team has been involved with the Movida Japan incubation program in Tokyo, and its games target Android and iOS devices, with an emphasis on accessible, casual play and, per PitchBook, an interest in the metaverse.
Mercari operates a mobile marketplace app that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand items, including fashion, electronics, jewelry, books, and more, across Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The platform functions as a consumer-to-consumer marketplace with a large user base and emphasizes simple listings, safe selling and shipping, and straightforward payments. It is the leading C2C marketplace in Japan, with over 23 million monthly active users and more than 1.1 trillion yen in gross merchandise value in fiscal 2022, and domestic activity accounting for the majority of GMV. The company also operates a domestic fintech business and runs a C2C marketplace in the United States, reflecting expansion beyond Japan while maintaining its core peer-to-peer commerce model.
Omise Co., Ltd. is a Bangkok-based company founded in 2013 that develops and operates an online payment platform designed for seamless integration on both web and mobile. The platform facilitates money transfers to third-party bank accounts, enables refunds to customers, and allows users to store payment information for future transactions. Omise caters to businesses by offering a variety of payment processing solutions, addressing the challenges faced by online stores in Thailand, Japan, and Singapore, where the existing payment systems often require cumbersome documentation and high fees. The company aims to simplify the payment process, enabling instant acceptance of credit and debit card payments, as well as bill payments through online banking and ATMs. Omise also provides APIs for developers, ensuring easy integration and high security standards, as evidenced by its compliance with PCI-DSS 3.1. The company's mission is to enhance the online payment experience, bridging the gap between physical and digital transactions for both merchants and consumers.
OKpanda
Seed Round in 2014
OKpanda Inc. operates a mobile-based English learning application designed to enhance the learning experience through interactive methods. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Tokyo and Berlin, the platform allows users to engage in live video lessons, instant messaging, and access a variety of digital curricula. By enabling qualified English teachers to create personalized classrooms, OKpanda targets the extensive English learning market in Asia, particularly focusing on Japan, where traditional language schools dominate. The application addresses common challenges faced by learners, such as motivation and resource selection, by offering tailored learning paths that combine live instruction with innovative digital tools. This approach not only aims to improve learning outcomes but also provides a cost-effective alternative to conventional language education.
Monstar Lab
Venture Round in 2014
Monstar Lab, Inc. is a software development firm headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, specializing in creating customized software solutions for a diverse range of clients. Founded in 2006, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes project planning, market analysis, design, mobile application development, web services, and legacy migration. With a global presence, Monstar Lab employs over 1,200 engineers and creators across 26 cities in 15 countries, providing access to top talent and expertise. Its services also encompass web marketing, product localization, co-working spaces, robotic process automation, game development, streaming services, HR technology, and educational programs. By combining innovative technology with skilled professionals, Monstar Lab aims to deliver effective solutions that empower businesses and enhance user experiences worldwide.
Life is Tech
Venture Round in 2014
Life is Tech, Inc. is an educational company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in IT boot camps for elementary and junior high school students. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on teaching children essential skills in mobile application development, game design, and movie-making. Through its programs, Life is Tech aims to cultivate creativity and technical proficiency among its young participants, empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in a technology-driven world. By engaging students in the latest IT technologies, Life is Tech fosters a passion for innovation and creativity in the next generation.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, dely specializes in designing and developing software applications, notably Kurashiru, a popular recipe video service. The company aims to impact the world through its innovative services.
Flier is a platform that develops and operates a web-based service providing information and summaries about a wide range of books. The service hosts a website where users can access concise book summaries and related details to support learning and decision making. Flier also offers Flier Business, a corporate HR development service centered on book summaries to promote both individual growth and organizational capability.
Moi Corporation was founded to deliver on the promise of the Twitcasting social live streaming platform.
We developed Twitcasting to enable people to stream and share live video anytime, anywhere - connecting the world in real-time.
TwitCasting provides a live streaming social platform that enables real-time chat between broacasters and viewers, through apps or desktop. Users can follow their favorite broadcasters and receive notifications when new a new live stream is about to start. Broadcasters can save and publish their live streams for later viewing.
In early 2014 we added "Collabo" to Twitcasting, enabling as many as 6 users to broadcast together, in a single display. Viewers can join a broadcast that is already streaming live and broadcast together. It is the first app to support multi-device broadcasting in a single stream on mobile and PC.
Our user base has doubled every year, and hit 7.5 million in September, 2014. While the largest part of our base is in Asia, users in US, Brazil, Mexico and other Latin American countries are now growing rapidly. About 70% of our users are under 25 years old, & approximately 95% of broadcasters shoot on mobile. 
Timers
Venture Round in 2013
Timers Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a variety of mobile applications catering to different social needs. Their flagship product, 'Pairy', is a social networking application specifically designed for couples, fostering connection and interaction. Additionally, Timers offers applications aimed at singles for matchmaking purposes. The company also provides a family-oriented application that enables users to create monthly calendars and photo albums for child-rearing families, allowing them to share memories and strengthen family bonds. Through these diverse offerings, Timers Inc. seeks to enhance social engagement and familial relationships.
Pairy
Venture Round in 2013
Pairy is a social networking application aimed at facilitating romantic relationships between users. The app allows individuals to create profiles in a couple-only format, ensuring a focused and private environment for users. It offers a curated list of filtered profiles, helping users find compatible partners. Additionally, Pairy enables users to communicate through private chats, where they can share text messages and photos. The platform is designed to help couples create and cherish memories together, enhancing their romantic connections.
nanameue
Seed Round in 2013
Nanameue, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013 that focuses on the development and service planning of smartphone applications and web graphic design. The company specializes in creating iOS applications aimed at facilitating social connections among users by allowing them to communicate about shared interests and experiences. One of its key offerings is an application that enables users to create slideshow-style movies using preselected digital photos and information, making it easy to share fun and memorable videos with friends and family. Nanameue aims to foster joyful experiences and a sense of belonging, providing individuals with a platform to express themselves and connect with others.
The Oddle Company Pte Ltd. is an online food ordering platform that supports restaurants by integrating various facets of the takeaway business, including order aggregation, outlet operations, logistics, and customer relationship management. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, Oddle has expanded its services to the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, onboarding over 5,000 restaurants across the APAC region. The platform enables restaurant owners to create their own online stores with direct access to local logistics partners, enhancing the customer experience. Additionally, Oddle connects food lovers through its consumer-facing platform, Oddle Eats, which offers personalized restaurant recommendations and facilitates online deliveries and table reservations. This comprehensive approach helps food makers engage with their customers more effectively while increasing sales opportunities.
Mercari
Seed Round in 2013
Mercari operates a mobile marketplace app that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand items, including fashion, electronics, jewelry, books, and more, across Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The platform functions as a consumer-to-consumer marketplace with a large user base and emphasizes simple listings, safe selling and shipping, and straightforward payments. It is the leading C2C marketplace in Japan, with over 23 million monthly active users and more than 1.1 trillion yen in gross merchandise value in fiscal 2022, and domestic activity accounting for the majority of GMV. The company also operates a domestic fintech business and runs a C2C marketplace in the United States, reflecting expansion beyond Japan while maintaining its core peer-to-peer commerce model.
Gunosy
Venture Round in 2013
Gunosy is a news curation application that offers a wide range of news topics, from entertainment to politics. The platform gathers news from various web sources and presents them based on their relevance. Users can customize their news feed by selecting categories of interest and creating their personalized magazine. Gunosy provides instant access to diverse news content and sends push notifications to keep users updated on the latest news developments.
7-bites
Seed Round in 2013
7-bites is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the anime and doujin goods market through its flea market application, A2mato. Founded in 2010, A2mato provides a platform for users to buy and sell a variety of anime-related products, including fanzines, manga books, games, cosplay costumes, figures, and cards. The company previously developed a SaaS-based invoicing platform called Noroshi, which was acquired by a competitor in 2012. 7-bites continues to focus on expanding its presence in the niche market of anime goods, catering to enthusiasts and collectors.