NearMe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in mobile application development for taxi ride-sharing services. The company's platform addresses social inefficiencies by facilitating real-time matching of individuals seeking to travel in the same direction, thereby enabling them to share taxi rides. NearMe's innovative approach aims to enhance the commuting experience, making it more comfortable and efficient for users. Through its technology-driven solution, the company seeks to contribute to a sustainable and enjoyable society by optimizing transportation options for its users.
SiLC Technologies is a startup specializing in Silicon Photonics, focusing on developing novel photonic sensors and 3D imaging solutions. The company aims to enable machines to perceive their environment like humans do, offering long-range, interference-free operation for object classification, threat detection, and motion measurement.
NearMe Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in mobile application development for taxi ride-sharing services. The company's platform addresses social inefficiencies by facilitating real-time matching of individuals seeking to travel in the same direction, thereby enabling them to share taxi rides. NearMe's innovative approach aims to enhance the commuting experience, making it more comfortable and efficient for users. Through its technology-driven solution, the company seeks to contribute to a sustainable and enjoyable society by optimizing transportation options for its users.
Estate Technologies
Series B in 2022
Estate Technologies provides an AI-powered platform for real estate valuation and transaction transparency. The platform analyzes property price, risk, and lifecycle data and includes tools such as Dr. Asset checker for real-time value analysis and Dr. Asset Recommender for purchase suggestions. The company also delivers information system design, development, and consulting services that combine information technology with real estate expertise. Its data-driven solution aggregates properties with similar attributes, such as room size, distance to the station, and age, to compute price deviations and deliver objective, granular market insights. By creating a transparent environment for real estate transactions, Estate Technologies seeks to enhance asset formation and raise the overall value of real estate in Japan. The company was established in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
RUN.EDGE
Venture Round in 2022
RUN.EDGE Inc. is a Tokyo-based information technology company founded in 2018, specializing in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the sports sector. As a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, RUN.EDGE offers advanced video search and analysis services tailored for sports teams. Its flagship product, FL-UX, is a real-time video analysis and communication tool designed to enhance team collaboration by synchronizing tagged scenes with play video data for immediate feedback. Additionally, the company provides Pitchbase, a baseball-focused video search and analysis application featuring high-speed scene playback technology. This app allows users to analyze pitching scenes efficiently from any location, enabling them to compare different pitching and batting forms side by side. Overall, RUN.EDGE aims to transform sports video data into actionable insights, thereby improving performance and strategy in sports teams.
Balance Re
Series A in 2021
Balance Re specializes in life reinsurance, focusing on quantitative asset-liability management. It offers services to assess and manage insurance risks consistently through time, facilitating real-time data analysis. This enables clients to release capital for growth, product repositioning, and improved advantage.
JX Press is a Japanese technology‑driven news organization described as a virtual news agency. Its FASTALERT service uses artificial intelligence to detect and deliver breaking bulletins on accidents, natural disasters, and other incidents to major television broadcasters in Japan and to many local stations. The company also operates NewsDigest, a consumer app that automatically delivers AI-identified news bulletins. JX Press collaborates with leading media groups in Japan, such as Kyodo News, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, providing computerized reporting to major media. In addition, it runs a data intelligence platform that combines bots and AI to generate content related to breaking events and disasters, and includes a social listening tool that aggregates brand-related information from multiple platforms while filtering misinformation, enabling AI-based marketing insights. Through automated reporting, media partnerships, and brand monitoring, the company positions itself as a modern, technology-driven news provider.
SiLC Technologies is a startup specializing in Silicon Photonics, focusing on developing novel photonic sensors and 3D imaging solutions. The company aims to enable machines to perceive their environment like humans do, offering long-range, interference-free operation for object classification, threat detection, and motion measurement.
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.
RUN.EDGE Inc. is a Tokyo-based information technology company founded in 2018, specializing in software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the sports sector. As a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, RUN.EDGE offers advanced video search and analysis services tailored for sports teams. Its flagship product, FL-UX, is a real-time video analysis and communication tool designed to enhance team collaboration by synchronizing tagged scenes with play video data for immediate feedback. Additionally, the company provides Pitchbase, a baseball-focused video search and analysis application featuring high-speed scene playback technology. This app allows users to analyze pitching scenes efficiently from any location, enabling them to compare different pitching and batting forms side by side. Overall, RUN.EDGE aims to transform sports video data into actionable insights, thereby improving performance and strategy in sports teams.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2014, Repro develops a mobile analytics solution that provides insights into app users' behavior through play-by-play videos. It offers application growth support consulting and in-app messaging services to improve conversion rates and enhance user engagement.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Araya specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. The company's core offerings include real-time image recognition AI processing services and deep reinforcement learning for autonomous drone or robot movement.
JX Press is a Japanese technology‑driven news organization described as a virtual news agency. Its FASTALERT service uses artificial intelligence to detect and deliver breaking bulletins on accidents, natural disasters, and other incidents to major television broadcasters in Japan and to many local stations. The company also operates NewsDigest, a consumer app that automatically delivers AI-identified news bulletins. JX Press collaborates with leading media groups in Japan, such as Kyodo News, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, providing computerized reporting to major media. In addition, it runs a data intelligence platform that combines bots and AI to generate content related to breaking events and disasters, and includes a social listening tool that aggregates brand-related information from multiple platforms while filtering misinformation, enabling AI-based marketing insights. Through automated reporting, media partnerships, and brand monitoring, the company positions itself as a modern, technology-driven news provider.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Araya specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. The company's core offerings include real-time image recognition AI processing services and deep reinforcement learning for autonomous drone or robot movement.
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.
Mirrativ
Venture Round in 2019
Mirrativ Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in mobile game streaming services. Its application allows users to live-stream the screens of their smartphones and tablets, facilitating real-time sharing of gaming experiences. The platform enables users to engage with their audience through text chatting and viewer interaction, such as commenting and expressing appreciation with stars. While users can broadcast gameplay live to their followers, the platform currently does not save streams for later viewing. Mirrativ aims to innovate within the live gaming and advertising sectors, enhancing the overall gaming experience by allowing users to easily share and connect over exciting moments.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Araya specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. The company's core offerings include real-time image recognition AI processing services and deep reinforcement learning for autonomous drone or robot movement.
Araya
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Araya specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. The company's core offerings include real-time image recognition AI processing services and deep reinforcement learning for autonomous drone or robot movement.
Live Aid
Venture Round in 2015
Live Aid is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing applications for smartphones and web services. It creates innovative solutions for both Android and iPhone devices, enhancing advertisement delivery through its product AID. In addition to app development, Live Aid focuses on providing systems that deliver up-to-date information and engaging content across various genres of virtual reality. The company also offers features that facilitate check-in processes, including guest identity verification and key handover services. Through its diverse offerings, Live Aid aims to improve user experience and connectivity in the digital landscape.
Realglobe
Venture Round in 2011
Realglobe develops platform-as-a-service and continuous delivery-as-a-service solutions that automate software development tasks such as building, testing, backup, and deployment. It also offers education, emergency medical and disaster response solutions that incorporate drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles, and DevOps tools. Leveraging AI, IoT, and robotics, the company builds a graphical mapping platform that uses 3D scanning to create high‑fidelity digital twins, enabling two‑way information sharing between local governments and residents and supporting construction, engineering, and facilities management. Its mission is to promote a sustainable society through local production and consumption by making the world a WebAPI.
Realglobe
Seed Round in 2011
Realglobe develops platform-as-a-service and continuous delivery-as-a-service solutions that automate software development tasks such as building, testing, backup, and deployment. It also offers education, emergency medical and disaster response solutions that incorporate drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles, and DevOps tools. Leveraging AI, IoT, and robotics, the company builds a graphical mapping platform that uses 3D scanning to create high‑fidelity digital twins, enabling two‑way information sharing between local governments and residents and supporting construction, engineering, and facilities management. Its mission is to promote a sustainable society through local production and consumption by making the world a WebAPI.