Holo Bio
Seed Round in 2025
Holo Bio is a research and technology firm that specializes in biological breeding techniques to tackle global food challenges. The company has developed a novel organism breeding technology centered around the intestinal bacterium GI35, which was identified in the fish species endemic to Lake Biwa, Isaza. This innovative approach allows Holo Bio to enhance the productivity of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and supply eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) derived from fish. By transforming previously inedible plant fibers into consumable products, Holo Bio aims to contribute to sustainable food solutions and improve the availability of nutritious resources for society.
Skygate Technologies
Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2020, Skygate Technologies designs and develops a cloud ground station platform that enables efficient communication between satellites and the Earth. The company aims to make space data accessible via the web by building a network to deliver large volumes of data from observation satellites to the ground.
Umami United
Seed Round in 2023
Umami United is a Japanese-inspired plant-based food brand focused on enriching the alternative protein market with unique and innovative ingredients. The company specializes in creating products that deliver intense umami flavor, appealing to both vegan consumers and those seeking healthier food options. Its flagship product, UMAMI Egg, is formulated primarily from konjac powder, showcasing the brand's commitment to leveraging Japanese culinary traditions and technology to develop its offerings. By providing plant-based alternatives to traditional eggs and meat, Umami United aims to broaden choices for the growing vegan population while promoting a flavorful and nutritious diet.
ROUTE06 is a software company that specializes in enterprise solutions and professional services. It provides digital technology, system infrastructure, and ongoing support to help clients launch and scale their digital operations. The company offers user experience design, system architecture, API development, data platform integration, and in-house development and website operations, as well as digital product planning and development. ROUTE06 emphasizes aligning technology with each client’s business goals and delivers end-to-end services from strategy through implementation and optimization, including data platform integration, DX consulting, and software as a service partnerships.
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.
AtHearth
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2015, AtHearth operates an online platform specializing in connecting expats with rental properties in Japan. It offers services such as property listing, signing, ongoing support, AI-powered matching, and additional utilities like furniture rentals.
KANKAK, Inc. is a company based in Minato, Japan, that operates cashless cafés specializing in customizable beverages. The cafés provide a selection of specialty coffee, expertly extracted by skilled baristas, along with a range of desserts and salads. KANKAK also develops a mobile ordering application that allows customers to pre-order their drinks and meals, catering to individual preferences and enhancing the overall customer experience.
Wellday
Seed Round in 2020
Wellday is a Japanese company that offers a behavior-analyzing platform aimed at enhancing workplace satisfaction and productivity. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze communication data from commonly used tools like Slack, providing organizations with an objective view of employee conditions and identifying organizational issues in real-time. By focusing on the analysis of behavior data, Wellday seeks to empower employees and improve workplace dynamics, fostering a positive work environment where individuals can envision a brighter future.
Enerbank Japan
Seed Round in 2020
Enerbank Japan is engaged in the development and operation of an electric power auction system designed to simplify energy production and consumption. The company offers a corporate power reverse auction service that enables users to transition from retail electric power companies to more optimal and cost-effective power contracts across Japan. In addition to facilitating power switching, Enerbank issues green power certificates, promoting sustainable energy practices. The company also operates a media business that supports clients in achieving efficient power management and cost reduction without complications.
Wellday is a Japanese company that offers a behavior-analyzing platform aimed at enhancing workplace satisfaction and productivity. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze communication data from commonly used tools like Slack, providing organizations with an objective view of employee conditions and identifying organizational issues in real-time. By focusing on the analysis of behavior data, Wellday seeks to empower employees and improve workplace dynamics, fostering a positive work environment where individuals can envision a brighter future.
ROUTE06
Seed Round in 2020
ROUTE06 is a software company that specializes in enterprise solutions and professional services. It provides digital technology, system infrastructure, and ongoing support to help clients launch and scale their digital operations. The company offers user experience design, system architecture, API development, data platform integration, and in-house development and website operations, as well as digital product planning and development. ROUTE06 emphasizes aligning technology with each client’s business goals and delivers end-to-end services from strategy through implementation and optimization, including data platform integration, DX consulting, and software as a service partnerships.
SmarTrial
Seed Round in 2020
Activaid Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a social data platform specifically designed for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Founded in 2018 by Yasuaki Hasebe, the platform facilitates information exchange among patients, enabling them to support one another within their community. Additionally, Activaid's platform plays a crucial role in gathering data that can aid in the development of new drugs and assist in matching patients with suitable clinical trials. Ultimately, the company aims to enhance medical treatment for individuals affected by IBD.
M-Box Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in providing IT solutions for the medical and healthcare sectors. Founded on November 1, 2018, M-Box focuses on enhancing self-medication through innovative technology, aiming to foster a society where individuals can lead fulfilling lives tailored to their needs. The company operates web services specifically designed for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. One of its notable offerings is the HIX app, which assists users in managing androgenic alopecia (AGA). Through this app, users can capture images of their hair and scalp, complete diagnostic questionnaires, and receive personalized recommendations for addressing hair thinning. Additionally, the HIX app facilitates communication with counselors and allows users to purchase hair growth products, supporting them in their at-home hair care routines.
Logikura
Venture Round in 2020
Logikura Co. is a Japan-based company that specializes in inventory and warehouse management software as a service (SaaS). Its platform is designed primarily for e-commerce businesses, providing tools to streamline warehouse operations such as picking and inspection through a mobile application. The software enables users to manage mail-order shipping efficiently, control costs, and process receipts while conducting inventory checks. By digitizing logistics processes, Logikura helps clients minimize time spent on manual tasks and better forecast their inventory needs, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency. The software is available for free, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses.
CrowdLoan
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Japan in 2018, CrowdLoan operates a matching platform for financing. It connects individuals seeking funds with lending opportunities, focusing on education loans and tuition fees. The platform enables users to compare bank loan plans based on their data, facilitating quick and informed decisions.
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its primary offering, Autify No Code, allows users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The platform monitors user interface changes and automatically updates affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced a product named Zenes, which leverages AI to facilitate the creation of new software tests by enabling users to interact directly with an AI agent that generates tests based on product documentation. The platform includes features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, all designed to enhance the productivity and accuracy of quality assurance teams.
AtHearth
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2015, AtHearth operates an online platform specializing in connecting expats with rental properties in Japan. It offers services such as property listing, signing, ongoing support, AI-powered matching, and additional utilities like furniture rentals.
CO-NECT
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Japan in 2015, CO-NECT develops and markets a cloud-based online ordering system for users to place orders via smartphone or computer. The platform offers features such as order status tracking, data analysis, and seamless communication across devices, enabling restaurants and retailers to transition from analog to digital ordering systems.
Wellday
Seed Round in 2019
Wellday is a Japanese company that offers a behavior-analyzing platform aimed at enhancing workplace satisfaction and productivity. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze communication data from commonly used tools like Slack, providing organizations with an objective view of employee conditions and identifying organizational issues in real-time. By focusing on the analysis of behavior data, Wellday seeks to empower employees and improve workplace dynamics, fostering a positive work environment where individuals can envision a brighter future.
Zenport
Venture Round in 2019
Zenport Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops cloud-based software solutions for shipping management and document management. The company operates under the mission to serve as "the common language for the global supply chain." Zenport offers an enterprise SaaS platform designed for global supply chain management (SCM), enabling various stakeholders to collaborate effectively across borders and functions despite ongoing disruptions in SCM. Their product provides visual insights into clients' SCM processes, supporting decision-making with highly flexible, automated data integration. This is achieved through a patented concept of simplified and standardized data schema, which addresses the inefficiencies of traditional offline communications such as emails, calls, and Excel spreadsheets.
Wellday
Funding Round in 2019
Wellday is a Japanese company that offers a behavior-analyzing platform aimed at enhancing workplace satisfaction and productivity. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze communication data from commonly used tools like Slack, providing organizations with an objective view of employee conditions and identifying organizational issues in real-time. By focusing on the analysis of behavior data, Wellday seeks to empower employees and improve workplace dynamics, fostering a positive work environment where individuals can envision a brighter future.
Crezit
Pre Seed Round in 2019
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.
Photoruction
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo in 2016, Photoruction specializes in developing cloud-based solutions for the construction industry. Its flagship product is a platform that streamlines construction photography and supports civil engineering production processes. The company also offers aoz cloud, an AI engine that reads information from drawings and photographs to enhance productivity.
Founded in Japan in 2017, Babel is a technology company that specializes in video media provision. It leverages AI and machine learning technologies to create innovative business solutions and offers a cloud-based sales analysis tool.
CO-NECT
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Japan in 2015, CO-NECT develops and markets a cloud-based online ordering system for users to place orders via smartphone or computer. The platform offers features such as order status tracking, data analysis, and seamless communication across devices, enabling restaurants and retailers to transition from analog to digital ordering systems.
BizteX, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing cloud-based robotic process automation (RPA) solutions. The company offers its flagship service, BizteX Cobit, which utilizes artificial intelligence to automate routine tasks, allowing businesses to streamline operations and improve efficiency. By providing a digital robot that can perform repetitive functions with minimal human intervention, BizteX aims to enhance productivity and creativity within organizations. The software is designed to be user-friendly, enabling automation through a web browser, thus allowing businesses to focus their resources on more strategic activities.
JobRainbow
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2016 by siblings Kento and Mariko Hoshi, JobRainbow is a Tokyo-based platform dedicated to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans individuals in their career pursuits. It offers job discovery services, recruitment assistance, professional training, and consulting services tailored to the LGBT community.
Sukedachi
Series A in 2018
Sukedachi Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that develops mobile applications specifically for the construction industry. The company's platform addresses the unique dynamics of the Japanese construction market, where construction workers often function as both order receivers and small enterprise orderers. Sukedachi's application allows skilled craftsmen to receive notifications about job opportunities tailored to their pre-registered criteria, such as location and occupation. This service enables workers actively seeking employment to directly connect with construction sites, while also helping contractors facing chronic labor shortages to recruit workers under flexible, on-demand conditions.
Yourniture
Venture Round in 2018
Yourniture Inc., headquartered in Japan, specializes in manufacturing customized wooden furniture for online sale. Their products cater to diverse interior requirements while maintaining competitive pricing akin to mass-produced items, offering consumers affordable bespoke solutions.
PSYGIG is a Tokyo-based provider of cloud-based big data analytics and mobility IoT solutions for robotics, drones, and autonomous devices. The company offers APIs, SDKs, and a SaaS platform that enable developers to capture raw sensor data, transmit control logs and error reports, and monitor navigation and interactions with the physical environment. Its platform delivers real-time data visualization, event analysis, anomaly detection, dashboards, and online diagnostic tools to help identify and resolve software issues quickly. By accelerating development of safe and secure robotics and IoT applications, PSYGIG supports engineers in building data-driven, reliable autonomous systems across diverse mobility use cases.
Founded in Japan in 2017, Babel is a technology company that specializes in video media provision. It leverages AI and machine learning technologies to create innovative business solutions and offers a cloud-based sales analysis tool.
Synamon
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in Japan in 2016, Synamon specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) solutions. Its flagship product, NEUTRANS, enables users to create, share, and optimize VR spaces for collaborative work and design reviews.
Logikura
Seed Round in 2017
Logikura Co. is a Japan-based company that specializes in inventory and warehouse management software as a service (SaaS). Its platform is designed primarily for e-commerce businesses, providing tools to streamline warehouse operations such as picking and inspection through a mobile application. The software enables users to manage mail-order shipping efficiently, control costs, and process receipts while conducting inventory checks. By digitizing logistics processes, Logikura helps clients minimize time spent on manual tasks and better forecast their inventory needs, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency. The software is available for free, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses.
Shelfy
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, Shelfy operates an online platform designed to address inefficiencies in the construction industry. Its core offering is a web service that streamlines safety document management at construction sites and facilitates optimal matching between clients and specialized contractors.
Founded in Japan in 2017, Babel is a technology company that specializes in video media provision. It leverages AI and machine learning technologies to create innovative business solutions and offers a cloud-based sales analysis tool.
Sukedachi
Seed Round in 2017
Sukedachi Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that develops mobile applications specifically for the construction industry. The company's platform addresses the unique dynamics of the Japanese construction market, where construction workers often function as both order receivers and small enterprise orderers. Sukedachi's application allows skilled craftsmen to receive notifications about job opportunities tailored to their pre-registered criteria, such as location and occupation. This service enables workers actively seeking employment to directly connect with construction sites, while also helping contractors facing chronic labor shortages to recruit workers under flexible, on-demand conditions.
Autify
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its primary offering, Autify No Code, allows users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without the need for extensive coding knowledge. The platform monitors user interface changes and automatically updates affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced a product named Zenes, which leverages AI to facilitate the creation of new software tests by enabling users to interact directly with an AI agent that generates tests based on product documentation. The platform includes features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, all designed to enhance the productivity and accuracy of quality assurance teams.
BizteX, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing cloud-based robotic process automation (RPA) solutions. The company offers its flagship service, BizteX Cobit, which utilizes artificial intelligence to automate routine tasks, allowing businesses to streamline operations and improve efficiency. By providing a digital robot that can perform repetitive functions with minimal human intervention, BizteX aims to enhance productivity and creativity within organizations. The software is designed to be user-friendly, enabling automation through a web browser, thus allowing businesses to focus their resources on more strategic activities.
Photoruction
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in Tokyo in 2016, Photoruction specializes in developing cloud-based solutions for the construction industry. Its flagship product is a platform that streamlines construction photography and supports civil engineering production processes. The company also offers aoz cloud, an AI engine that reads information from drawings and photographs to enhance productivity.
Zenport
Venture Round in 2017
Zenport Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops cloud-based software solutions for shipping management and document management. The company operates under the mission to serve as "the common language for the global supply chain." Zenport offers an enterprise SaaS platform designed for global supply chain management (SCM), enabling various stakeholders to collaborate effectively across borders and functions despite ongoing disruptions in SCM. Their product provides visual insights into clients' SCM processes, supporting decision-making with highly flexible, automated data integration. This is achieved through a patented concept of simplified and standardized data schema, which addresses the inefficiencies of traditional offline communications such as emails, calls, and Excel spreadsheets.