Smart Education
Venture Round in 2024
Smart Education, based in Tokyo, Japan, is a developer of educational applications aimed at simplifying the learning process. Led by President Daigo Ikeya, the company specializes in creating smartphone and tablet apps designed for intellectual training. One of its notable products is "Rhythm Book," a kid's music app available on iOS devices. This app allows children to learn and experience rhythm by tapping along with their favorite songs, featuring over 100 tracks from TV shows, cartoons, and nursery rhymes in both English and Japanese. The app encourages parental involvement and offers additional song purchases through the internet, which can be shared across devices using the same Apple ID via iCloud.
Modhaus is a pop entertainment agency that specializes in managing K-pop artists and enhancing fan engagement. The company operates a fan entertainment platform that utilizes non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology to create an open architecture entertainment ecosystem. This innovative approach allows fans to actively participate in the management and operation of global K-pop artists and their performances, fostering a more interactive and immersive experience for audiences. By combining entertainment with advanced technology, Modhaus aims to redefine the relationship between artists and their fans in the rapidly evolving landscape of pop culture.
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing and providing a job placement platform and related services tailored for musicians. Founded in 2013 and rebranded from Scouter Inc. in July 2019, ROXX operates key products such as Back Check, a reference verification service, and SARDINE, a cloud-based job database. The company's platform emphasizes the recruitment of inexperienced full-time employees and incorporates features that enhance reference compliance and research capabilities.
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 aimed at enhancing walking and overall functional outcomes. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, the company addresses the needs of individuals affected by neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease. By merging music with neuroscience and technology, MedRhythms develops programs that focus on sensorimotor, speech, language, and cognitive rehabilitation goals, allowing patients to leverage music as a therapeutic tool to stimulate brain function and improve their quality of life.
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing and providing a job placement platform and related services tailored for musicians. Founded in 2013 and rebranded from Scouter Inc. in July 2019, ROXX operates key products such as Back Check, a reference verification service, and SARDINE, a cloud-based job database. The company's platform emphasizes the recruitment of inexperienced full-time employees and incorporates features that enhance reference compliance and research capabilities.