Global Brain Corporation, established in 1998, is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that invests in technology-focused startups globally, from seed to pre-IPO stages. With a track record of 300+ investments, 25 IPOs, and 61 M&As, the firm provides hands-on support to its portfolio companies. Global Brain manages both independent and corporate venture capital funds, partnering with tier 1 public companies across various industries.
Investment Group Partner and Fellow Chief of Space Lab
Tatsunori Arai
Director
Megumi Asatsuma
Director
Anjani Bansal
Partner / India Office Representative
Brooke Beers
Partner
Takuji Chida
Director
Hogil Doh
General Partner, Investment Group
Thomas Duong
Principal
Brian Flucht
Partner / US Division Head
Hajime Furuya
Venture Partner
Kenji Hayashi
Principal
Shohei Hayashi
Partner
Harue Hayashi
Partner / Vice Chief Fund Management Officer
Jie He
Director China office Representative
Yosuke Hirai
Director
Joopyo Hong
Partner Investment Group
Naoki Horie
Principal
Jang Hyeokjin
Principal
Shohei Ichimiya
Partner / US Office
Sho Ikeda
Partner / Indonesia Office Representative
Nozomu Ikuta
Principal
Kotona Inaida
Director
Tomoaki Ishikure
Partner
Yoshinari Ito
Venture Partner
Yuki Ito
Director
Hiroyuki Izumi
Partner
Ken Kajii
General Partner
Daisuke Kashiro
Partner, Investment Group
Kirin Kato
Principal
Takashi Kato
Partner, San Francisco Office Representative
Masaya Kawakami
Principal, Investment Group
Hiroyuki Kawamoto
Principal
Ko Kawaragi
Director
Maiko Kayata
Principal
ByeongJin Kim
Principal
Riichiro Kimura
Director / US NY Office
Issei Kokubu
Director
Yoshiomi Kubota
Principal
Jinya Kurita
Director, Investment Group
KyungHun Lee
Partner
YingQi Liang(Joy)
Principal
Chukaku Lin
Director
Atsushi Matsuda
Venture Partner
Akira Matsumoto
Principal
Yuki Matsuo
Director
Natsumi Matsuoka
Principal
Tomoko Minagawa
Director
Ai Minamizaki
Principal, Investment Group
Shigeru Mitarai
Director
Shuhei Mori
Principal
Seiichiro Mukai
Director
Satoko Murata
Principal, Investment Group
Kohtaro Nagawa
Director
Tasuke Nakagawa
Partner, M&A
Mitsutaka Nakao
Principal, Investment Group
Shien Nakayama
Director
Yuya Namiki
Director
Ying Jian Ng
Director
Daisuke Nishida
General Partner
Yukari Nishiyama
Director, Investment Group
Akiko Noguchi
Director
Rina Obi
Investment Group Director, Berlin Office
Sho Ohtani
Principal
Tetsui Okada
Director
Mayu Okamoto
Director
Akane Okuyama
Director
Shingo Otaki
Partner, Investment Group
Rampalli Karthik
Principal
Naoki Sadakuni
Venture Partner
Enen Sai
Principal
Youichi Sakagawa
Director, Investment Group
Kazuki Sakuragawa
Partner / Editor in Chief
Masumi Sato
Principal
Naoki Sato
Principal, Investment Group
Tomoki Sekiguchi
Principal
Rie Shibata
Director
Takeru Shigemura
Director
Miku Shimamura
Principal
Hiroshi Shimazu
Managing Director
Masamune Shin
General Partner
Ayu Shinoyama
CFO and Board Member
Chisa Shinsakaue
Director
Divyansh Singh
Principal
Hiroto Sorita
Director
Sachiko Sugiura
Director
Yusuke Suzuki
Partner
Kazumo Tachibana
Director
Mana Takabayashi
Director
Hiroki Takai
Director
Toko Takao
Principal
Hideyuki Tanaka
Director
Marika Tazaki
Partner
Hirotaka Togashi
Director
Haruka Tsujii
Director
Atsushi Ueda Ph.D
Principal, Investment Group
Takuya Ukai
Principal, Investment Group
Tetsuya Urimoto
Director
Noriko Usui
Partner / Chief Fund Management Officer
Keita Washizu
Principal
Masao Yamada
Senior Partner
Kazunori Yamaguchi
Partner, Investment Group
Kazunor Yamaguchi
Partner
Ryozo Yamamoto
Partner
Michiko Yamazaki
Principal, Investment Group
Takuro Yoda
Principal, Investment Group
Sayaka Yoshino
Director
Miku Yoshio
Partner
Yasuhiko Yurimoto
Founder, Owner, CEO and General Partner
Miyazawa Yusuke
Venture Partner
Lusheng Zou
Director
Takuya Hosomura
Partner
Past deals in Artificial Intelligence
Mode
Series B in 2025
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, the company provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Mode's platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients and facilitates the tracking and management of both devices and users. Their innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions collect real-time data from various sensors and devices, which is then sanitized and structured for analysis. This data is presented through customizable dashboards that offer valuable insights, allowing organizations to enhance their operations and turn ideas into sustainable solutions. Mode's technology can be deployed significantly faster and more cost-effectively compared to traditional development methods, making it an appealing choice for businesses seeking to leverage IoT and AI capabilities.
Zafrens
Series A in 2025
Zafrens is a drug discovery company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021. The company specializes in developing life sciences products that facilitate the comprehensive characterization of diverse cell populations. Its innovative platform focuses on generating insights at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and engineering. Zafrens employs a resolution approach to study interactions between cells and drugs by directly mapping the molecular states of individual cells. The extensive volume of curated experimental data generated by Zafrens is utilized to train artificial intelligence models aimed at advancing drug discovery. Additionally, the company possesses internal expertise in T cell immunotherapies and ribonucleic acid regulation, leveraging its proprietary data and experimental capabilities to support advancements in the medical industry.
Basetwo AI
Series A in 2025
Basetwo AI offers an artificial intelligence platform designed to assist process engineers in optimizing manufacturing processes. By connecting to production and lab databases, the platform generates explainable hybrid AI models that provide actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing production yield, reducing cycle times, and lowering operational costs. Basetwo has demonstrated its effectiveness in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, materials, chemicals, and aerospace, helping Fortune 500 manufacturers worldwide achieve significant reductions in scale-up time and operational expenses. The company's low-code solution enables real-time optimization, ultimately fostering efficiency throughout the global supply chain.
Lazuli
Series B in 2024
Lazuli is a software-as-a-service platform that assists companies in managing and transforming product data through the use of artificial intelligence. The platform facilitates the entire lifecycle of digital goods, from raw materials to finished products, by creating a comprehensive database that supports product search, planning, and market analysis. This functionality enables retailers and e-commerce businesses to explore cost-effective manufacturing strategies, thereby enhancing their productivity and operational efficiency.
Kasanare
Seed Round in 2024
Kasanare is a technology company that provides AI-based cloud services tailored to specific business needs. It specializes in developing AI chatbot technology designed to automate various business processes. Kasanare's offerings include customizable generative AI and chat systems that feature a customer support system, quantitative analysis of customer experience, and human-centered design. By leveraging these capabilities, the company aims to help businesses enhance sales and reduce operational costs through improved efficiency and customer engagement.
Qlay
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Qlay is a global technology company that specializes in AI-driven automated hiring for engineers. Its platform streamlines the recruitment process by leveraging artificial intelligence to match job seekers with suitable opportunities worldwide.
Beacon Power Services
Series A in 2024
Beacon Power Services, founded in 2013 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializes in energy management solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company employs a data-driven approach, utilizing its AI-enabled grid management platform, Adora, to provide real-time visibility into network performance for power distribution companies. This software connects to utility assets and customer nodes, enabling energy providers to anticipate outages, identify network losses, and enhance electricity distribution efficiency. Beacon Power Services develops comprehensive power generation and management plans tailored to clients' specific needs, incorporating generator resizing, peak shaving, automation, appliance upgrades, and renewable generation installations. The company's mission is to improve the quality and reliability of electricity supply in African cities by building smart grids and addressing inefficiencies in electricity distribution systems, ultimately reducing energy costs for its clients.
Poetics
Seed Round in 2024
Poetics is an AI startup that develops communication related products concerning language and voice to provide business solutions.
GC Therapeutics
Series A in 2024
GC Therapeutics specializes in synthetic biology to efficiently program patient-derived stem cells into various cell types. The company has developed a proprietary platform that integrates synthetic biology and artificial intelligence, enabling streamlined manufacturing and improved quality of cell therapies. Their approach allows for the rapid differentiation of pluripotent stem cells, creating unique SuperCells™ customized for specific medical conditions. The foundational technology was developed in Professor George Church's lab at Harvard Medical School, and the team at GC Therapeutics comprises dedicated biologists and tissue engineers focused on translating this innovative method into practical therapies for patients.
ChillStack
Series A in 2024
ChillStack, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the research and development of artificial intelligence security technology. The company focuses on creating solutions to protect AI systems from cyber threats and fraudulent activities. ChillStack offers a range of services, including S tena, a system designed to automatically identify fraudulent users, such as cheaters and bots in gaming environments. Additionally, the company provides web vulnerability diagnosis and AI security research and development services. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, ChillStack aims to enhance the security of web applications, AI systems, and networks, helping users prevent cyberattacks and ensure the integrity of their technology.
Rutilea
Series D in 2024
Rutilea is an IT company focused on addressing social challenges through open-source solutions. It specializes in developing a zero-code task recognition system that enhances operational efficiency, quality, and safety across various industries. Utilizing multimodal artificial intelligence, Rutilea's system accurately identifies tasks in diverse environments, facilitating automation in factories and retail settings. This approach empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions and significantly improve productivity. By advancing the concept of "AI teaching AI," Rutilea aims to redefine automation and operational processes, contributing to a more efficient and effective work environment.
ThinkCyte
Series C in 2024
ThinkCyte, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in San Carlos, California. Founded in 2016, it specializes in developing an innovative cell sorting technology known as ghost cytometry, which leverages advanced optics and machine learning to perform high-throughput, image-free analysis and sorting of cells based on their morphology. This technology is designed for various applications in research, diagnostics, and therapeutics, facilitating single-cell analysis that is crucial for drug discovery, cell therapy, and clinical diagnostics. By enabling researchers to identify and isolate target cells, including rare cells, in real time, ThinkCyte aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of biological research and medical applications.
Sagri
Series A in 2024
Sagri, Inc. is a Japan-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing agriculture software aimed at addressing challenges faced by farmers. The company leverages satellite data analysis and machine learning to create a data platform that provides insights into the status of agricultural land. By collaborating with regional financial institutions and local governments, Sagri enables agricultural committees to identify abandoned cultivated land through a digital mapping system, thereby alleviating the investigative burden typically associated with these assessments. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural practices for experienced farmers.
Healx
Series C in 2024
Healx, established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, is a biotechnology company specializing in rare disease treatments. It employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and repurpose existing drugs for new therapeutic uses, aiming to accelerate drug discovery and reduce development risks. By integrating AI, deep pharmacology expertise, and patient engagement, Healx matches treatments to disease patients, addressing unmet needs in rare diseases.
Chemix
Series A in 2024
Chemix offers high-performance batteries custom-designed for specific EV market segments including e-motorcycles, sports cars, long-range premium EVs, and more. Chemix achieves this through a purpose-built AI-based battery design platform, MIX, coupled with a vast amount of in-house collected data, accelerating the battery development process by 5-10x while enabling the widest range of potential chemistries. Currently shipping and in production, the company's batteries are up to 30% better than state-of-art technologies and are based on sustainable chemistries that contain low to no cobalt as well as zero nickel elements.
BitQuark
Seed Round in 2024
BitQuark specializes in advanced AI technology and digital transformation solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency in manufacturing and logistics. Their platform offers tools for predictive analysis, data examination, and anomaly detection, which help optimize production processes and quality control. By implementing robust support for trial testing and process improvements, BitQuark assists manufacturing companies in streamlining operations, minimizing waste, and maintaining consistent product quality. Their solutions effectively address business bottlenecks, leading to improved productivity and operational performance.
Sumutasu
Series C in 2024
Sumutasu, Inc. is an online real estate marketplace based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development and sale of residential properties, providing a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of real estate. Through its AI-driven marketplace, Sumutasu aims to streamline the process for homeowners, offering a range of real estate services that enable clients to complete transactions efficiently and with minimal hassle. The company's mission is to foster a society where individuals can easily make informed decisions about their property investments.
Lisse
Series C in 2024
Lisse Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing automated contract review solutions. The company's core offerings include LeCHECK, an AI-driven service supporting contract checking and creation, and LeTRANSLATE, a real-time, high-quality machine translation tool for English contracts. Lisse's solutions enable 24-hour contract checking, aiming to enhance corporate legal affairs, mitigate transaction risks, and foster a dispute-free business environment.
Chefaa
Seed Round in 2023
Chefaa is a Cairo-based company founded in 2017 that operates a smart medicine application designed to streamline the process of ordering medications from local pharmacies. This GPS-enabled platform not only allows users to order medicine online but also provides features such as medication reminders, enhancing patient adherence to treatment plans. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a data-driven approach, Chefaa aims to improve the management of chronic illnesses while facilitating better accessibility and affordability for patients. The company focuses on connecting patients with pharmacies across Egypt, ensuring a comprehensive and patient-centric approach to pharmacy needs, thereby minimizing waiting times and effort involved in obtaining medications.
Zafrens
Series A in 2023
Zafrens is a drug discovery company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021. The company specializes in developing life sciences products that facilitate the comprehensive characterization of diverse cell populations. Its innovative platform focuses on generating insights at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and engineering. Zafrens employs a resolution approach to study interactions between cells and drugs by directly mapping the molecular states of individual cells. The extensive volume of curated experimental data generated by Zafrens is utilized to train artificial intelligence models aimed at advancing drug discovery. Additionally, the company possesses internal expertise in T cell immunotherapies and ribonucleic acid regulation, leveraging its proprietary data and experimental capabilities to support advancements in the medical industry.
Hayden AI
Series B in 2023
Hayden AI focuses on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies aimed at enhancing urban mobility and safety. The company specializes in automated enforcement solutions for dedicated bus lanes and bus stops, which are designed to expedite public transit and improve the overall quality of life in urban areas. By leveraging advanced technology and a network of mobile devices, Hayden AI works to create safer and smarter cities. Its platform enables clients to utilize AI-powered tools that can detect and analyze traffic incidents, contributing to more efficient traffic management and fostering a sustainable urban environment.
Rutilea
Series C in 2023
Rutilea is an IT company focused on addressing social challenges through open-source solutions. It specializes in developing a zero-code task recognition system that enhances operational efficiency, quality, and safety across various industries. Utilizing multimodal artificial intelligence, Rutilea's system accurately identifies tasks in diverse environments, facilitating automation in factories and retail settings. This approach empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions and significantly improve productivity. By advancing the concept of "AI teaching AI," Rutilea aims to redefine automation and operational processes, contributing to a more efficient and effective work environment.
Allganize
Series B in 2023
Allganize, Inc. is a provider of AI-driven knowledge management solutions focused on enterprise workplace automation. Founded in 2017 and based in Pleasanton, California, the company specializes in natural language understanding and conversational AI. Its platform offers tools such as cognitive search, review analysis, sentiment insights, text classification, and keyword extraction, which help medium and large businesses automate workflows and optimize customer engagement. Allganize's technology allows businesses to gain insights into team activities and overarching work patterns, enabling them to leverage unstructured information effectively. By applying deep learning techniques, Allganize empowers organizations of various sizes to develop their own AI systems and services while enhancing business value through improved customer experiences.
Nat
Corporate Round in 2023
Nat is a developer of advanced 3D scanning and AI surveying technology focused on the housing and construction markets. The company aims to transform everyday life and work by offering innovative products that integrate seamlessly into society. Its platform allows users to create accurate 3D models through simple scans, leveraging data analysis to uncover new value. This technology is particularly beneficial for the housing industry, where precision in surveys and blueprints is crucial, achieving measurement accuracy down to millimeters. Nat’s commitment to enhancing everyday experiences positions its solutions as essential tools in modern construction and housing-related activities.
Rutilea
Series C in 2023
Rutilea is an IT company focused on addressing social challenges through open-source solutions. It specializes in developing a zero-code task recognition system that enhances operational efficiency, quality, and safety across various industries. Utilizing multimodal artificial intelligence, Rutilea's system accurately identifies tasks in diverse environments, facilitating automation in factories and retail settings. This approach empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions and significantly improve productivity. By advancing the concept of "AI teaching AI," Rutilea aims to redefine automation and operational processes, contributing to a more efficient and effective work environment.
Spiral.AI
Seed Round in 2023
Spiral.AI focuses on utilizing generative artificial intelligence to enhance human intelligence and drive innovation. The company has developed a large language model platform that offers customized generative AI solutions tailored to meet specific client needs. By promoting the social implementation of natural language models, Spiral.AI enables organizations to improve their operations and boost internal efficiency. Through its advanced technology, the company aims to foster creative solutions that address various challenges faced by businesses today.
Pixie Dust Technologies
Post in 2023
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of advanced phased array and digital fabrication technologies. The company’s flagship product is an ultrasonic phased array system that enables various innovative applications, such as generating force in mid-air, transporting objects without physical contact, and delivering targeted sounds to individuals in a crowd. Additionally, Pixie Dust Technologies creates devices like Sound Hug, which combines music with light and vibration, and Sonorepro, a hair care tool utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure stimulation. The company's offerings also include Vuevo, a service designed to visualize conversations among multiple people, and kikippa, a device focused on gamma wave sound care. Through its unique technological solutions, Pixie Dust Technologies aims to enhance social trust and improve user experiences across different domains.
Wiom
Series A in 2023
Wiom is a company that provides internet services to middle and lower-middle-income households. It acts as a Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA), authenticating users and connecting them to their preferred local access points for a fee. In addition to its internet services, Wiom has developed a network layer platform aimed at enhancing retail businesses and customer relationship management. This platform leverages cloud servers and artificial intelligence to offer network access and customer analytics, enabling clients to make informed decisions based on real-time insights. Wiom's solutions are designed to be scalable and affordable, aligning with the needs of a shared economy.
Caddi
Series C in 2023
Caddi, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing solutions for the manufacturing sector. It operates an online ordering platform that facilitates the management of custom-made processed products and connects orders with processing plants. By utilizing a proprietary costing algorithm, the platform automatically identifies the most suitable factory for production, thereby helping businesses to reduce procurement costs and optimize quality, cost, and delivery (QCD). Additionally, Caddi offers an AI-driven data platform that enhances procurement intelligence and supply chain management, enabling companies to improve operational efficiency and expand their capacity.
Digantara
Series A in 2023
Digantara is a space technology company that specializes in developing a space surveillance system aimed at providing predictive and robust situational awareness services. The company utilizes a constellation of cost-efficient nanosatellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to achieve global real-time Earth coverage. By employing an AI and machine learning-based algorithm, Digantara enhances space mapping and ensures long-term safety for spaceflight operations. Their innovative solutions cater to the needs of the space industry, addressing critical challenges associated with space traffic management and safety.
Korbit Technologies
Series A in 2023
Korbit Technologies, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is focused on revolutionizing education through its AI-powered tutor, Korbi. This intelligent platform offers personalized learning experiences by adapting to each student's unique profile, providing interactive exercises, quizzes, visual diagrams, and real-time feedback. Korbi aims to enhance learning outcomes and motivation for students by delivering targeted pedagogical support in areas such as data science and artificial intelligence. The company also offers a free machine learning course and serves a diverse clientele, including students, educators, and corporations. With nearly 20,000 learners benefiting from its training programs, Korbit has gained recognition as one of the top AI startups globally, supported by partnerships with institutions like Mila, and has received media coverage from prominent outlets such as the New York Times and Forbes.
Neurable
Series A in 2023
Neurable Inc. is a neurotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing artificial intelligence software that translates brain activity into actionable insights, allowing users to control software and devices solely with their thoughts. Neurable's technology facilitates various applications, including gaming, operating toys, and driving vehicles, as well as enhancing experiences in virtual and augmented reality. By leveraging patented signal processing methods and a multidisciplinary approach that combines neuroscience, biology, statistics, and machine learning, Neurable aims to create high-performance brain-computer interfaces that are accessible and user-friendly.
New Innovations
Series A in 2023
New Innovations Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven robots specifically for cafes. Its flagship product, the unmanned cafe robot known as "√C," utilizes demand-supply forecasting AI to serve coffee tailored to individual customer preferences, taking into account factors such as taste, busyness, physical condition, and mood. This innovative approach allows for a more personalized coffee experience while enhancing operational efficiency in the food and beverage sector. The robot is positioned as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human workers, aiming to complement existing roles in the industry. In collaboration with Nankai Electric Railway, New Innovations began demonstration experiments for the √C robot at Namba Station in August 2019, marking a significant step towards integrating advanced robotics into everyday cafe operations.
Hayden AI
Series B in 2023
Hayden AI focuses on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies aimed at enhancing urban mobility and safety. The company specializes in automated enforcement solutions for dedicated bus lanes and bus stops, which are designed to expedite public transit and improve the overall quality of life in urban areas. By leveraging advanced technology and a network of mobile devices, Hayden AI works to create safer and smarter cities. Its platform enables clients to utilize AI-powered tools that can detect and analyze traffic incidents, contributing to more efficient traffic management and fostering a sustainable urban environment.
Validus Capital
Series C in 2022
Validus Capital is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company utilizes data and artificial intelligence to enhance the financing process, facilitating access to secured short-term and medium-term credit. Through its online marketplace, Validus employs a peer-to-peer lending model that connects SMEs with accredited investors, enabling businesses to secure financing efficiently while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus is committed to driving inclusive economic growth by partnering with corporations to support SME ecosystems and holds regulatory licenses from authorities such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Indonesia's OJK.
OptiMind
Series B in 2022
OptiMind is a technology venture based in India that specializes in route optimization for last-mile delivery. The company employs combinatorial optimization, machine learning, and statistical processing to develop cloud-based solutions that enhance delivery operations. By leveraging these advanced techniques, OptiMind enables logistics providers, ride-sharing services, and on-demand transportation options to determine the most efficient routes for their vehicles, considering various factors such as vehicle type, destination, and order of stops. This approach aims to streamline the delivery process, ultimately improving operational efficiency and reducing costs for businesses in the logistics sector.
Sibros
Venture Round in 2022
Sibros specializes in software-defined vehicle technology through its Deep Connected Platform™, which integrates real-time data collection, software configuration management, remote updates, and diagnostic commands. This platform adheres to essential automotive safety, security, and data privacy standards, making it adaptable for various vehicle architectures, including legacy gas and diesel models, next-generation battery electric vehicles, fuel cells, motorcycles, buses, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery. The company's innovative technology, developed in Silicon Valley, allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance customer experiences, achieve cost efficiencies, and explore new revenue models throughout the mobility product life cycle. Sibros' solutions enable automakers to manage their vehicle software inventory, configurations, and updates while providing insights through extensive vehicle analytics and remote command capabilities.
Laboro.AI
Series A in 2022
Laboro.AI specializes in custom AI development and solutions, focusing on making advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies accessible for businesses. The company aims to transform business operations by harnessing the power of AI, thereby fostering innovation across various industries. In addition to its development services, Laboro.AI offers consulting to assist organizations in planning, implementing, and executing AI strategies effectively. Through these services, Laboro.AI connects technology with business needs, supporting companies in leveraging AI for improved efficiency and growth.
Estate Technologies
Series B in 2022
Estate Technologies Inc. operates a data utilization platform focused on real estate analysis, providing tools for property valuation, life cycle assessment, and risk evaluation. Founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, the company offers a suite of services, including the Dr. Asset checker for real-time property value analysis and the Dr. Asset Recommender for investment suggestions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform aggregates extensive data on properties, considering factors such as room size, proximity to transportation, and property age to deliver objective insights. Estate Technologies aims to enhance transparency in real estate transactions and foster individual asset formation, ultimately increasing the global value of Japanese real estate. The company also specializes in information system design, development, and consulting services, leveraging its IT expertise and real estate knowledge.
vivola
Venture Round in 2022
Vivola is a data analytics technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions for women's health and infertility treatment. It operates an innovative platform that monitors various aspects of women's health, including infertility, postpartum care, menopause, and gynecological diseases. By providing access to treatment data and evidence-based resources, Vivola enables women to make informed decisions regarding their treatment plans. The company's approach aims to create a supportive environment that reduces the need for frequent hospital visits and optimizes fertility treatment, ultimately addressing health concerns throughout different life stages of women.
FidoCure
Venture Round in 2022
FidoCure is dedicated to advancing canine cancer care through the use of AI-driven precision medicine. The company has established the largest proprietary learning database for canine cancer by utilizing data from naturally occurring cases and next-generation sequencing. FidoCure focuses on providing personalized medicine services, which go beyond traditional chemotherapy and radiation. By collecting tissue samples for DNA sequencing, the company generates detailed reports that identify genetic mutations influencing treatment options. This approach enables veterinarians and pet owners to implement targeted therapies that specifically address cancer cells, ultimately improving the quality of life for dogs facing cancer. Furthermore, FidoCure bridges the gap between human and veterinary oncology, fostering comparative oncology and creating innovative drug development opportunities that benefit both pets and humans.
Mazin
Series A in 2022
Mazin is a company focused on providing artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies tailored for manufacturing facilities, product development, and sales. It specializes in automating machining operations through AI and developing industrial IoT services that assess the digital transformation of factories. By addressing the shortage of technicians, Mazin aims to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing processes, enabling factories to operate more effectively.
Sumutasu
Series B in 2022
Sumutasu, Inc. is an online real estate marketplace based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development and sale of residential properties, providing a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of real estate. Through its AI-driven marketplace, Sumutasu aims to streamline the process for homeowners, offering a range of real estate services that enable clients to complete transactions efficiently and with minimal hassle. The company's mission is to foster a society where individuals can easily make informed decisions about their property investments.
Findy
Series C in 2022
Findy Inc is a job change service company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It connects companies with IT engineers, freelancers, and sideline engineers while offering valuable insights into hiring and personnel management, including tips for recruitment, public relations, and marketing. The company leverages machine learning and natural language processing to enhance human resources services, focusing particularly on engineering recruitment. Findy provides a platform that features assessment technology and skill evaluation algorithms to match candidates with available job positions effectively. Additionally, the company operates Findy Engineer Lab, which offers interviews with active engineers and shares the latest technical information, aiming to improve individual opportunities and organizational productivity within the engineering sector.
DataMesh
Series B in 2022
DataMesh is a leading company focused on advanced digital twin and mixed reality solutions that enhance operations, training, and maintenance across various industries. Its flagship platform, FactVerse, combines real-time data with immersive 3D environments to create precise simulations and effective workflows. This innovative approach allows businesses in manufacturing, construction, and facility management to significantly improve productivity and streamline processes. DataMesh offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including DataMesh Director, Checklist, Inspector, and Simulator, which facilitate seamless implementation and robust performance. By leveraging technologies such as AI, augmented reality, and the Internet of Things, DataMesh is at the forefront of digital transformation, driving innovation and efficiency in its target sectors.
Cloudpick
Series B in 2022
Cloudpick Technology is a high-tech company focused on developing computer vision and artificial intelligence applications, particularly for the retail industry. It offers innovative AI solutions that include a patented behavior recognition and product learning algorithm engine. This technology enables accurate identification of product information and customer shopping behaviors, facilitating convenient shopping experiences such as "Grab and Go" and seamless payment options. Cloudpick aims to advance the application of artificial intelligence and big data analysis across various sectors, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in retail environments.
Chefaa
Venture Round in 2022
Chefaa is a Cairo-based company founded in 2017 that operates a smart medicine application designed to streamline the process of ordering medications from local pharmacies. This GPS-enabled platform not only allows users to order medicine online but also provides features such as medication reminders, enhancing patient adherence to treatment plans. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a data-driven approach, Chefaa aims to improve the management of chronic illnesses while facilitating better accessibility and affordability for patients. The company focuses on connecting patients with pharmacies across Egypt, ensuring a comprehensive and patient-centric approach to pharmacy needs, thereby minimizing waiting times and effort involved in obtaining medications.
Fast Accounting
Series C in 2021
Fast Accounting Co Ltd specializes in providing AI-driven solutions for the accounting sector. The company focuses on automating various accounting processes, including invoice and receipt input and confirmation, as well as matching these documents with their respective details. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Fast Accounting streamlines the matching of invoices, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Their services aim to reduce manual workload and improve the reliability of accounting tasks, catering to the needs of businesses seeking to optimize their financial management processes.
Aidemy
Series B in 2021
Aidemy Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that offers online artificial intelligence programming services aimed at individuals and enterprises. Founded in 2014, it provides a comprehensive learning platform where users can acquire AI technology skills through practical applications. Aidemy's services include an all-in-one teaching environment and digital transformation support, facilitating the development of digital talent in organizations. Its solutions are particularly beneficial for corporations in the manufacturing sector, as well as smaller companies and academic institutions. Aidemy's offerings range from online learning resources to consulting services that assist businesses in implementing AI and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring effective human resource development and operational support.
Lisse
Venture Round in 2021
Lisse Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and providing automated contract review solutions. The company's core offerings include LeCHECK, an AI-driven service supporting contract checking and creation, and LeTRANSLATE, a real-time, high-quality machine translation tool for English contracts. Lisse's solutions enable 24-hour contract checking, aiming to enhance corporate legal affairs, mitigate transaction risks, and foster a dispute-free business environment.
Medrhythms
Series B in 2021
MedRhythms Inc. is a neuro-rehabilitation company that specializes in neurologic music therapy, employing sensors, music, and artificial intelligence to create evidence-based interventions. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, MedRhythms aims to assist individuals affected by conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease. The company's approach focuses on the intersection of music, neuroscience, and technology, developing programs to enhance sensorimotor, speech, language, and cognitive functions. By utilizing innovative methodologies, MedRhythms enables patients to leverage music as a therapeutic tool to stimulate brain activity and improve their walking and functional outcomes.
ViSenze
Venture Round in 2021
ViSenze is a product discovery platform that enhances how consumers search for and discover products online. Trusted by major retailers such as ASOS, H&M, and Rakuten, ViSenze processes over a billion queries monthly, providing solutions for in-store and e-commerce environments. The platform offers various services, including enhanced search functionality, product tagging, smart recommendations, and merchandising analytics. By leveraging automated AI technology, ViSenze helps retail merchants improve the shopping experience, ultimately driving revenue growth through more efficient product discovery. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the retail technology space.
Humanising Autonomy
Series A in 2021
Humanising Autonomy, based in London, is focused on transforming human-machine interactions through its innovative Behaviour AI platform. The company leverages a combination of behavioral psychology, computer vision, and advanced artificial intelligence techniques to accurately interpret and predict human behavior in real time. By analyzing camera data, its technology provides insights into pedestrian, passenger, and vehicle actions, which enhances automated decision-making systems and improves safety for transportation applications. With a commitment to ethical data use and a substantial proprietary dataset on human behavior, Humanising Autonomy supports clients in making informed business choices. The company has been recognized for its contributions to innovation, receiving awards such as the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and the Together for Safer Roads Truck of the Future Award.
Plum Fintech
Series A in 2021
Plum Fintech Limited, based in London and founded in 2016 by Victor Trokoudes and Alex Michael, develops the Plum app, an artificial intelligence-based money tracking application that integrates with messaging platforms. The app automates personal finance tasks, enabling users to save effortlessly, manage their spending, and invest easily. Plum offers a range of financial products designed to help customers grow their wealth over time, including pensions and tax-efficient investment options. With a user base of over 2 million people across Europe, Plum has expanded its services to 10 countries and operates with a team of more than 200 employees across its offices in London, Athens, and Nicosia.
Touch To Go
Series B in 2021
Touch To Go specializes in addressing labor shortages and enhancing business potential through its innovative unmanned payment systems. The company focuses on the commercialization of unmanned artificial intelligence payment stores, which are designed to streamline retail operations and improve customer service. By utilizing data captured from cameras and sensors, Touch To Go's products analyze customer and product movements in real time. This technology not only helps to alleviate staffing challenges at retail locations but also supports the transformation of existing businesses by promoting more efficient work practices.
Girasol Energy
Seed Round in 2021
Girasol Energy Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and installation of an Internet of Things (IoT) platform tailored for photovoltaic plants. The company's innovative technology utilizes solar radiation statistics derived from satellite data, making it applicable across Japan. Girasol Energy's platform features a cloud engine that collects data from sensor networks, allowing for detailed analysis at the individual panel level. By employing an artificial intelligence engine, it automatically identifies abnormalities and degradation in photovoltaic panels. This capability enables businesses to monitor their solar panel modules remotely, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional consulting services in the industry.
Caddi
Series B in 2021
Caddi, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing solutions for the manufacturing sector. It operates an online ordering platform that facilitates the management of custom-made processed products and connects orders with processing plants. By utilizing a proprietary costing algorithm, the platform automatically identifies the most suitable factory for production, thereby helping businesses to reduce procurement costs and optimize quality, cost, and delivery (QCD). Additionally, Caddi offers an AI-driven data platform that enhances procurement intelligence and supply chain management, enabling companies to improve operational efficiency and expand their capacity.
JX Press
Series C in 2021
JX PRESS Corporation operates as Japan's virtual news agency, specializing in delivering real-time news through its "FASTALERT" service. This service provides breaking news bulletins on urgent incidents, such as accidents and natural disasters, utilizing artificial intelligence to monitor and disseminate information. It serves all six major television broadcast stations in Japan, including NHK, as well as over 100 local stations. JX PRESS also offers "NewsDigest," a popular app with over 1 million downloads, designed for consumers to receive AI-generated news alerts. The platform is increasingly used by journalists as a standardized service for reporting. In addition to its news services, JX PRESS employs technology to filter misinformation, allowing companies to access reliable data for digital marketing. Key stakeholders include prominent entities like KYODO NEWS, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, highlighting its significant role in Japan's media landscape.
Xayn
Series A in 2021
Xayn is an AI startup that focuses on developing innovative technology tailored for legal professionals and personalized search experiences. Its primary product, Noxtua, is Europe's first sovereign Legal AI, designed to assist lawyers in analyzing and drafting legal documents, as well as researching legal questions. Noxtua ensures compliance with strict confidentiality standards and data protection regulations, as it is hosted within the EU. The platform utilizes proprietary AI models trained on high-quality legal data, established through a collaboration with the Legal AI Alliance and the international law firm CMS. In addition to Noxtua, Xayn also provides a private search engine that delivers personalized search results and curated news streams while prioritizing user privacy. This decentralized AI technology keeps personal data on users' devices, ensuring a user-friendly experience free from advertisements and data collection. Overall, Xayn aims to empower users and legal professionals with secure and specialized AI solutions.
Cognigy
Series B in 2021
Cognigy GmbH is an enterprise software provider specializing in conversational AI automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco, Sydney, Seoul, and Tokyo, the company offers Cognigy.AI, a low-code platform designed to automate customer and employee communications through intelligent voice and chatbots. This platform features advanced intent recognition and flexible dialog capabilities, allowing for seamless integration with backend systems. Cognigy.AI aims to enhance user experiences while helping organizations reduce support costs and improve scalability. It supports multilingual conversations across various channels, including web, phone, SMS, and mobile applications, making it a versatile solution for large enterprises seeking to facilitate natural interactions between humans and machines. Additionally, Cognigy provides Cognigy.VG, an AI-based voice gateway solution for deploying virtual voice agents to automate phone conversations.
Qlue
Series B in 2021
Qlue Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on developing solutions for smart city ecosystems. Established in 2014, the company has evolved from a tech startup into a comprehensive provider of smart city technology in Indonesia. Qlue's offerings include applications that facilitate public service monitoring, enabling citizens to file complaints to local governments and track their resolution. The platform incorporates artificial intelligence, computer vision technology, and mobile workforce management, aimed at helping both government and private sectors make data-driven decisions. By enhancing communication between citizens and local authorities, Qlue strives to foster community engagement and improve urban living conditions. The company was acquired by ServiceNow, Inc. in 2017.
Girasol Energy
Series A in 2021
Girasol Energy Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development and installation of an Internet of Things (IoT) platform tailored for photovoltaic plants. The company's innovative technology utilizes solar radiation statistics derived from satellite data, making it applicable across Japan. Girasol Energy's platform features a cloud engine that collects data from sensor networks, allowing for detailed analysis at the individual panel level. By employing an artificial intelligence engine, it automatically identifies abnormalities and degradation in photovoltaic panels. This capability enables businesses to monitor their solar panel modules remotely, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional consulting services in the industry.
Allganize
Series A in 2021
Allganize, Inc. is a provider of AI-driven knowledge management solutions focused on enterprise workplace automation. Founded in 2017 and based in Pleasanton, California, the company specializes in natural language understanding and conversational AI. Its platform offers tools such as cognitive search, review analysis, sentiment insights, text classification, and keyword extraction, which help medium and large businesses automate workflows and optimize customer engagement. Allganize's technology allows businesses to gain insights into team activities and overarching work patterns, enabling them to leverage unstructured information effectively. By applying deep learning techniques, Allganize empowers organizations of various sizes to develop their own AI systems and services while enhancing business value through improved customer experiences.
SWAT Mobility
Venture Round in 2021
SWAT Mobility specializes in vehicle-routing technology aimed at addressing complex transportation challenges faced by companies, transport operators, and government agencies globally. The company's innovative solutions utilize advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize route planning and pooling, enhancing transport efficiency while accommodating multiple waypoints. By offering high-capacity vehicle pooling services that are both on-demand and dynamically routed, SWAT Mobility has demonstrated success in reducing transportation costs, improving urban connectivity, and alleviating traffic congestion. Their technology is designed to meet current logistics needs and is well-positioned for future advancements, including the integration of autonomous vehicles.
Ridge-i
Venture Round in 2021
Ridge-i Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence and deep learning services. The company offers consulting and development services, tailoring AI technology to meet specific business needs. Ridge-i's expertise spans from AI consulting focused on machine learning and deep learning to solution development, aiming to deliver tangible impact at client sites. Additionally, they provide AI analysis solutions leveraging satellite data.
Cognigy
Venture Round in 2021
Cognigy GmbH is an enterprise software provider specializing in conversational AI automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco, Sydney, Seoul, and Tokyo, the company offers Cognigy.AI, a low-code platform designed to automate customer and employee communications through intelligent voice and chatbots. This platform features advanced intent recognition and flexible dialog capabilities, allowing for seamless integration with backend systems. Cognigy.AI aims to enhance user experiences while helping organizations reduce support costs and improve scalability. It supports multilingual conversations across various channels, including web, phone, SMS, and mobile applications, making it a versatile solution for large enterprises seeking to facilitate natural interactions between humans and machines. Additionally, Cognigy provides Cognigy.VG, an AI-based voice gateway solution for deploying virtual voice agents to automate phone conversations.
Mode
Series A in 2020
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, the company provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Mode's platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients and facilitates the tracking and management of both devices and users. Their innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions collect real-time data from various sensors and devices, which is then sanitized and structured for analysis. This data is presented through customizable dashboards that offer valuable insights, allowing organizations to enhance their operations and turn ideas into sustainable solutions. Mode's technology can be deployed significantly faster and more cost-effectively compared to traditional development methods, making it an appealing choice for businesses seeking to leverage IoT and AI capabilities.
Seldon
Series A in 2020
Seldon is a company that specializes in machine learning deployment, providing a platform designed to enhance the efficiency of data science workflows. Its software allows machine learning engineering teams to transition from research and development to production with significant time savings. By utilizing prototyping algorithms and models, Seldon's technology can convert machine learning models into production-ready microservices, specifically REST and GRPC, facilitating faster data interpretation. The company serves a diverse range of large enterprises across various sectors, including technology, pharmaceuticals, automotive, finance, and retail. Additionally, Seldon is known for its open-source projects that focus on model serving, explanations, and monitoring, contributing to the deployment and management of machine learning models.
Idein
Venture Round in 2020
Idein Inc. is a technology company based in Chiyoda, Japan, focused on developing a platform as a service that empowers users to create their own Internet of Things (IoT) systems integrated with advanced artificial intelligence analysis. Founded in 2015, Idein utilizes pattern recognition and signal processing technologies to enhance real-world event management through software. Its platform includes a dashboard, software development kit (SDK), and a marketplace, facilitating the rapid deployment of machine learning models on affordable edge devices. This approach allows for efficient data sensing and analysis while addressing concerns related to data communication, privacy, and large-scale processing. By enabling clients to quickly and effectively build edge computing systems, Idein aims to make advanced sensing technologies more accessible and cost-effective for everyday use.
Cognigy
Series A in 2020
Cognigy GmbH is an enterprise software provider specializing in conversational AI automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco, Sydney, Seoul, and Tokyo, the company offers Cognigy.AI, a low-code platform designed to automate customer and employee communications through intelligent voice and chatbots. This platform features advanced intent recognition and flexible dialog capabilities, allowing for seamless integration with backend systems. Cognigy.AI aims to enhance user experiences while helping organizations reduce support costs and improve scalability. It supports multilingual conversations across various channels, including web, phone, SMS, and mobile applications, making it a versatile solution for large enterprises seeking to facilitate natural interactions between humans and machines. Additionally, Cognigy provides Cognigy.VG, an AI-based voice gateway solution for deploying virtual voice agents to automate phone conversations.
RevComm
Series A in 2020
RevComm Inc. is a Tokyo-based startup specializing in AI and voice-enabled cloud services. The company develops innovative solutions, including MiiTel, an AI-equipped cloud IP phone designed to enhance telephone sales by visualizing interactions. RevComm utilizes advanced voice analysis technology to provide real-time insights into sales and customer support conversations, which helps businesses improve their contract rates, reduce customer churn, and lower training expenses. By focusing on enhancing productivity through intelligent communication tools, RevComm aims to transform the way organizations engage with their clients.
Cornelis Networks
Series A in 2020
Cornelis Networks, Inc. specializes in developing high-performance fabrics tailored for scientific, commercial, and government organizations. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, the company provides network products that enhance computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence workloads. Its solutions enable clients to harness the computational power of multiple processing devices concurrently, improving accuracy and results. Cornelis Networks serves a diverse clientele, with over 500 global installations across government agencies, academic institutions, and commercial enterprises, all aimed at advancing technological and scientific capabilities.
SpeakBUDDY
Series B in 2020
SpeakBUDDY Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the design and development of mobile applications focused on English language learning. Established in May 2013, it operates the “SpeakBUDDY” app, which incorporates an AI voice recognition system, along with an online English coaching service known as “SpartaBUDDDY.” The platform offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes features such as pronunciation checking and scenario-based learning, available through a monthly subscription model. This approach aims to assist individuals, businesses, and educational institutions in enhancing their English communication skills and achieving fluency in a convenient manner. SpeakBUDDY has garnered recognition in the app market, with several of its language learning products achieving top rankings on the App Store.
Findy
Series B in 2020
Findy Inc is a job change service company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It connects companies with IT engineers, freelancers, and sideline engineers while offering valuable insights into hiring and personnel management, including tips for recruitment, public relations, and marketing. The company leverages machine learning and natural language processing to enhance human resources services, focusing particularly on engineering recruitment. Findy provides a platform that features assessment technology and skill evaluation algorithms to match candidates with available job positions effectively. Additionally, the company operates Findy Engineer Lab, which offers interviews with active engineers and shares the latest technical information, aiming to improve individual opportunities and organizational productivity within the engineering sector.
Plum Fintech
Venture Round in 2020
Plum Fintech Limited, based in London and founded in 2016 by Victor Trokoudes and Alex Michael, develops the Plum app, an artificial intelligence-based money tracking application that integrates with messaging platforms. The app automates personal finance tasks, enabling users to save effortlessly, manage their spending, and invest easily. Plum offers a range of financial products designed to help customers grow their wealth over time, including pensions and tax-efficient investment options. With a user base of over 2 million people across Europe, Plum has expanded its services to 10 countries and operates with a team of more than 200 employees across its offices in London, Athens, and Nicosia.
Fast Accounting
Venture Round in 2020
Fast Accounting Co Ltd specializes in providing AI-driven solutions for the accounting sector. The company focuses on automating various accounting processes, including invoice and receipt input and confirmation, as well as matching these documents with their respective details. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Fast Accounting streamlines the matching of invoices, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Their services aim to reduce manual workload and improve the reliability of accounting tasks, catering to the needs of businesses seeking to optimize their financial management processes.
Gtriip
Series B in 2020
Gtriip, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a biometrics-driven platform that enables document-less registration and check-in services for hotels and office spaces. Utilizing deep learning neural networks, Gtriip's software verifies guest identities by matching a photo ID with a smartphone selfie, facilitating a contactless experience. The platform currently serves over 30,000 rooms and access points across various customer locations. By leveraging biometric sensors on smartphones, Gtriip simplifies the check-in process, enhancing convenience for travelers and visitors while eliminating the need for physical travel documents. The company is supported by several investors, including Global Brain and KDDI Open Innovation Fund.
Deeping Source
Series A in 2020
Deeping Source Inc is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in data anonymization. Its core technology effectively removes personally identifiable information (PII) from images and videos while maintaining the data's usability for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The company holds global patents in this area and has developed two primary AI products. The first is an AI video analytics solution that leverages anonymized CCTV footage to provide insights into visitor behavior in retail environments and exhibition centers. The second product supports autonomous driving AI by enabling the collection of vast amounts of real-world image and video data without breaching privacy regulations. By utilizing its anonymization technology, Deeping Source allows companies to gather and utilize sensitive data securely, facilitating compliance with privacy laws such as GDPR while enhancing data-driven decision-making.
Atta
Series A in 2020
Atta, previously known as WithTravel, operates an accommodation metasearch service that helps users find hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals for their travel needs. The platform allows users to search by destination, travel dates, and the number of guests, offering a range of sorting options based on price, type of accommodation, and amenities. Atta's service currently focuses on major cities in Japan, with plans to expand its offerings further. The platform employs artificial intelligence and big data to enhance search results and provides tailored travel proposals that include budget considerations and relevant accommodation options. The WithTravel app is available in multiple languages, catering to a diverse user base.
JustInCase
Series A in 2019
JustInCase, Inc. is a Japanese InsurTech company founded in 2016 that specializes in various insurance services, including smartphone repair cost insurance, accident insurance, and credit card insurance. The company provides a mobile application that allows users to purchase insurance coverage from providers, upload details and photos of their devices, and utilize artificial intelligence to assess premiums. JustInCase also features a pooling system for users to collectively pay insurance premiums. In addition to its core services, the company offers P2P insurance, COVID-19 insurance, shared insurance, and healthtech insurance, all aimed at enhancing the customer experience through digitized operations. Founded by a team of actuaries and data scientists, JustInCase continues to innovate within the insurance sector.
OptiMind
Series A in 2019
OptiMind is a technology venture based in India that specializes in route optimization for last-mile delivery. The company employs combinatorial optimization, machine learning, and statistical processing to develop cloud-based solutions that enhance delivery operations. By leveraging these advanced techniques, OptiMind enables logistics providers, ride-sharing services, and on-demand transportation options to determine the most efficient routes for their vehicles, considering various factors such as vehicle type, destination, and order of stops. This approach aims to streamline the delivery process, ultimately improving operational efficiency and reducing costs for businesses in the logistics sector.
Safie
Venture Round in 2019
Safie is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based video asset management. It offers a platform that enables users to manage and integrate video content from various sources, including security cameras and IoT devices, for applications in security and surveillance, corporate operations, and marketing. Safie's primary business is the development and operation of this video-recording platform.
Healx
Series B in 2019
Healx, established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, is a biotechnology company specializing in rare disease treatments. It employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and repurpose existing drugs for new therapeutic uses, aiming to accelerate drug discovery and reduce development risks. By integrating AI, deep pharmacology expertise, and patient engagement, Healx matches treatments to disease patients, addressing unmet needs in rare diseases.
Autify
Seed Round in 2019
Autify, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software testing automation. Its flagship product, Autify No Code, enables users to create automated end-to-end tests for applications without requiring programming skills. The platform is designed to address the challenges of automation testing by monitoring user interface changes and automatically updating affected test scenarios with each software release. Additionally, Autify has introduced Zenes, an AI tool that simplifies the creation of software tests by allowing users to interact with an AI agent to generate tests based on product documentation. The platform also offers features such as cross-browser testing, email testing, local replay, service integration, and parallel execution, which help quality assurance teams enhance productivity and accuracy while expediting the delivery of high-quality software.
Pixie Dust Technologies
Series A in 2019
Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of advanced phased array and digital fabrication technologies. The company’s flagship product is an ultrasonic phased array system that enables various innovative applications, such as generating force in mid-air, transporting objects without physical contact, and delivering targeted sounds to individuals in a crowd. Additionally, Pixie Dust Technologies creates devices like Sound Hug, which combines music with light and vibration, and Sonorepro, a hair care tool utilizing non-contact oscillating pressure stimulation. The company's offerings also include Vuevo, a service designed to visualize conversations among multiple people, and kikippa, a device focused on gamma wave sound care. Through its unique technological solutions, Pixie Dust Technologies aims to enhance social trust and improve user experiences across different domains.
Idein
Venture Round in 2019
Idein Inc. is a technology company based in Chiyoda, Japan, focused on developing a platform as a service that empowers users to create their own Internet of Things (IoT) systems integrated with advanced artificial intelligence analysis. Founded in 2015, Idein utilizes pattern recognition and signal processing technologies to enhance real-world event management through software. Its platform includes a dashboard, software development kit (SDK), and a marketplace, facilitating the rapid deployment of machine learning models on affordable edge devices. This approach allows for efficient data sensing and analysis while addressing concerns related to data communication, privacy, and large-scale processing. By enabling clients to quickly and effectively build edge computing systems, Idein aims to make advanced sensing technologies more accessible and cost-effective for everyday use.
Araya
Series B in 2019
Araya Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on deep learning algorithms that facilitate real-time image recognition and processing services, enabling the identification of various individuals and objects in images and videos. Araya's technology also includes deep reinforcement learning, allowing for the autonomous movement of drones and robots. Additionally, the company has developed a unique deep learning compression technology that enhances the efficiency of its algorithms, making them smaller and faster while maintaining accuracy. By aiming to advance the capabilities of artificial intelligence towards potential artificial consciousness, Araya seeks to address the diverse needs of its clients through innovative AI services.
JX Press
Series C in 2019
JX PRESS Corporation operates as Japan's virtual news agency, specializing in delivering real-time news through its "FASTALERT" service. This service provides breaking news bulletins on urgent incidents, such as accidents and natural disasters, utilizing artificial intelligence to monitor and disseminate information. It serves all six major television broadcast stations in Japan, including NHK, as well as over 100 local stations. JX PRESS also offers "NewsDigest," a popular app with over 1 million downloads, designed for consumers to receive AI-generated news alerts. The platform is increasingly used by journalists as a standardized service for reporting. In addition to its news services, JX PRESS employs technology to filter misinformation, allowing companies to access reliable data for digital marketing. Key stakeholders include prominent entities like KYODO NEWS, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, highlighting its significant role in Japan's media landscape.
Connected Robotics
Series A in 2019
Connected Robotics Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, designs and manufactures robotic arms tailored for the food service industry. Its flagship product, OctoChef, addresses the labor shortages faced by restaurants by utilizing artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to streamline cooking processes. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. By integrating intelligent robotics into kitchen operations, Connected Robotics aims to enhance the dining experience while promoting efficiency and quality in meal preparation.
Humanising Autonomy
Seed Round in 2019
Humanising Autonomy, based in London, is focused on transforming human-machine interactions through its innovative Behaviour AI platform. The company leverages a combination of behavioral psychology, computer vision, and advanced artificial intelligence techniques to accurately interpret and predict human behavior in real time. By analyzing camera data, its technology provides insights into pedestrian, passenger, and vehicle actions, which enhances automated decision-making systems and improves safety for transportation applications. With a commitment to ethical data use and a substantial proprietary dataset on human behavior, Humanising Autonomy supports clients in making informed business choices. The company has been recognized for its contributions to innovation, receiving awards such as the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and the Together for Safer Roads Truck of the Future Award.
Araya
Series C in 2019
Araya Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on deep learning algorithms that facilitate real-time image recognition and processing services, enabling the identification of various individuals and objects in images and videos. Araya's technology also includes deep reinforcement learning, allowing for the autonomous movement of drones and robots. Additionally, the company has developed a unique deep learning compression technology that enhances the efficiency of its algorithms, making them smaller and faster while maintaining accuracy. By aiming to advance the capabilities of artificial intelligence towards potential artificial consciousness, Araya seeks to address the diverse needs of its clients through innovative AI services.
Realeyes
Series B in 2019
Realeyes is a pioneering company specializing in computer vision and emotion AI. It helps businesses enhance customer experiences and drive growth by measuring human responses to video content at scale and speed. Using webcams and advanced machine learning techniques, Realeyes' platform analyzes facial expressions to quantify emotional reactions, enabling clients like Mars Inc., P&G, and Netflix to create targeted, optimized content. Over 200 leading brands and media companies rely on Realeyes for these insights.
Findy
Series A in 2019
Findy Inc is a job change service company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It connects companies with IT engineers, freelancers, and sideline engineers while offering valuable insights into hiring and personnel management, including tips for recruitment, public relations, and marketing. The company leverages machine learning and natural language processing to enhance human resources services, focusing particularly on engineering recruitment. Findy provides a platform that features assessment technology and skill evaluation algorithms to match candidates with available job positions effectively. Additionally, the company operates Findy Engineer Lab, which offers interviews with active engineers and shares the latest technical information, aiming to improve individual opportunities and organizational productivity within the engineering sector.
Allganize
Series A in 2019
Allganize, Inc. is a provider of AI-driven knowledge management solutions focused on enterprise workplace automation. Founded in 2017 and based in Pleasanton, California, the company specializes in natural language understanding and conversational AI. Its platform offers tools such as cognitive search, review analysis, sentiment insights, text classification, and keyword extraction, which help medium and large businesses automate workflows and optimize customer engagement. Allganize's technology allows businesses to gain insights into team activities and overarching work patterns, enabling them to leverage unstructured information effectively. By applying deep learning techniques, Allganize empowers organizations of various sizes to develop their own AI systems and services while enhancing business value through improved customer experiences.
Vue.ai
Series B in 2019
Vue.ai is an AI-powered experience management suite that combines the power of product, customer, and business intelligence using computer vision. By using image recognition and data science, they help retailers generate product, and customer intelligence, and combine these with market insights, to power growth. They help retailers move up the digital maturity curve with unified AI solutions that are flexible and scalable.
Mad Street Den
Series B in 2019
Mad Street Den Inc. is a computer vision and artificial intelligence company founded in 2016, with headquarters in Fremont, California, and additional offices in Chennai and Bengaluru, India, and Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on developing models of generalizable intelligence that can be applied across various industries, particularly in retail. Its flagship product, Vue.ai, is a vertically integrated AI stack designed to provide comprehensive solutions for the retail value chain, enhancing customer experiences through features such as object recognition, gaze tracking, emotion-expression detection, and 3D facial reconstruction. Mad Street Den serves clients in several sectors, including online fashion, mobile gaming, IoT, robotics, and social media, aiming to create actionable AI applications that can be scaled effectively.
Ridge-i
Venture Round in 2019
Ridge-i Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence and deep learning services. The company offers consulting and development services, tailoring AI technology to meet specific business needs. Ridge-i's expertise spans from AI consulting focused on machine learning and deep learning to solution development, aiming to deliver tangible impact at client sites. Additionally, they provide AI analysis solutions leveraging satellite data.
Atta
Seed Round in 2019
Atta, previously known as WithTravel, operates an accommodation metasearch service that helps users find hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals for their travel needs. The platform allows users to search by destination, travel dates, and the number of guests, offering a range of sorting options based on price, type of accommodation, and amenities. Atta's service currently focuses on major cities in Japan, with plans to expand its offerings further. The platform employs artificial intelligence and big data to enhance search results and provides tailored travel proposals that include budget considerations and relevant accommodation options. The WithTravel app is available in multiple languages, catering to a diverse user base.
Aspectiva
Venture Round in 2019
Aspectiva Ltd. is a company based in Jerusalem, Israel, that specializes in analyzing and visualizing user-generated content to enhance the online shopping experience. Founded in 2013, Aspectiva employs advanced artificial intelligence and natural language processing technology to process large volumes of consumer reviews and opinions across various product categories. By transforming this data into actionable insights, the company provides shoppers with an overview of crowd opinions and generates scores for different product aspects. This enables consumers to make informed purchasing decisions by suggesting products that align with their individual preferences. In February 2019, Aspectiva became a subsidiary of Walmart Inc.
ViSenze
Series C in 2019
ViSenze is a product discovery platform that enhances how consumers search for and discover products online. Trusted by major retailers such as ASOS, H&M, and Rakuten, ViSenze processes over a billion queries monthly, providing solutions for in-store and e-commerce environments. The platform offers various services, including enhanced search functionality, product tagging, smart recommendations, and merchandising analytics. By leveraging automated AI technology, ViSenze helps retail merchants improve the shopping experience, ultimately driving revenue growth through more efficient product discovery. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the retail technology space.
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