Ubie
Venture Round in 2025
Ubie, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered healthcare solutions. Its core offering is an AI-driven symptom checker that generates personalized evaluation reports for patients. Through a brief questionnaire that customizes its inquiries based on factors such as biological sex, age, medical history, and lifestyle choices, the tool aims to assist users in understanding potential causes of their symptoms. In addition to providing patients with detailed reports, Ubie also supplies physicians with patient summaries and predictive diagnoses to enhance clinical decision-making.
Sukedachi
Venture Round in 2024
Sukedachi Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that develops mobile applications specifically for the construction industry. The company's platform addresses the unique dynamics of the Japanese construction market, where construction workers often function as both order receivers and small enterprise orderers. Sukedachi's application allows skilled craftsmen to receive notifications about job opportunities tailored to their pre-registered criteria, such as location and occupation. This service enables workers actively seeking employment to directly connect with construction sites, while also helping contractors facing chronic labor shortages to recruit workers under flexible, on-demand conditions.
Ascenders
Series A in 2024
Ascenders Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in the sports human resources sector. The company focuses on developing a platform that facilitates the creation of career opportunities within the sports industry, aiming to foster professionals and enhance their self-realization in sports. Ascenders offers a range of services, including sports education and asset management, designed to create a supportive infrastructure for individuals pursuing careers in sports. By enabling access to a conducive work environment, Ascenders strives to cultivate world-class talent in the sports management field.
Mujin is a Tokyo-based company that develops intelligent robot controllers and factory automation solutions for industrial robotics. It provides a universal controller platform that integrates motion planning with machine vision and programmable logic controllers to automate heavy and repetitive tasks in logistics and manufacturing. The company offers products such as Mujin Controller Sim, a platform for programming industrial robots; Mujin Scanner, which creates 3D models of objects or environments; Pick Worker, a bin-picking system with real-time motion planning; and Laser Worker, a laser cutting system powered by motion planning. In addition to hardware and software tools, Mujin supplies services in robot and controller design, teaching and simulation, legacy-system support, and system integration. Its technology focuses on optimizing offline motions and enabling real-time operation across complex workflows, reducing dependence on manual handling in dynamic industrial settings.
WAmazing is a Tokyo-based travel technology company that serves foreign visitors to Japan by combining mobile connectivity, content, and booking services. The company provides free SIM cards to allow travelers to register before arrival and offers an app with up to 500MB of complimentary internet access, reducing barriers created by Japanese signup pages. It also operates an online travel booking platform with a multilingual tourist guide, delivering reservations information and tourism content through smartphones. WAmazing supports local governments and tourism associations with tourism consulting and inbound marketing services for domestic partners, helping them reach inbound visitors. Founded in 2016, WAmazing integrates mobility, information, and reservations to simplify travel in Japan.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2019, MOON-X is a consumer goods manufacturer that enriches lives through co-creation with communities and manufacturing partners. Its product portfolio spans craft beer, men's skincare products, women's skincare products, baby and maternity items, leather accessories, and business goods.
Synspective
Series B in 2022
Synspective specializes in developing and operating small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing SAR data and remote monitoring services. It caters to urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, finance sectors, and government agencies.
Molcure is a biopharmaceutical company focused on antibody and peptide drug discovery. The company combines expertise in next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and antibody biology with an automated discovery system to identify high-quality antibody candidates and peptide therapeutics, aiming to shorten research and development timelines for pharmaceutical partners. Its Abtracer platform provides antibody sequence screening to detect functional candidates, and its SmartLabModule integrates IoT-enabled laboratory workflows to support efficient science. Through in-house capabilities and partnerships, Molcure seeks to advance therapeutic antibodies and related therapies, focusing on improving patient outcomes. Founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Molcure positions itself as a partner for therapeutic antibody discovery, offering automation and knowledge to accelerate discovery processes.
CLUE, Inc. is a technology startup based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in drone automation software. Founded in 2014, the company provides various solutions that leverage drone technology for different applications. Its product lineup includes DroneRoofer, designed for exterior roof inspection, construction surveying, and roof area calculations; Drone Construction Management, which facilitates remote construction inspections and cloud collaboration on images captured by drones; and Drone View-kun, aimed at photographing condominiums and properties. Through these offerings, CLUE, Inc. enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in construction and property management.
Paronym Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in designing and developing TIG, an interactive video technology platform that allows users to engage with video content by touching objects within the video to access additional information. This platform connects viewers to various details about wedding venues, restaurants, and associated businesses, enhancing their understanding of the content. Paronym offers a range of services, including TIG live for streaming events, TIG commerce for integrated shopping experiences, TIG branch for customizable video interactions, and TIG learning for educational purposes. Additionally, it provides solutions for fashion shows, advertising, and offline information access, covering sectors such as apparel, real estate, entertainment, and sports.
Monstar Lab
Venture Round in 2020
Monstar Lab, Inc. is a software development firm headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, specializing in creating customized software solutions for a diverse range of clients. Founded in 2006, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes project planning, market analysis, design, mobile application development, web services, and legacy migration. With a global presence, Monstar Lab employs over 1,200 engineers and creators across 26 cities in 15 countries, providing access to top talent and expertise. Its services also encompass web marketing, product localization, co-working spaces, robotic process automation, game development, streaming services, HR technology, and educational programs. By combining innovative technology with skilled professionals, Monstar Lab aims to deliver effective solutions that empower businesses and enhance user experiences worldwide.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, Toridori Inc. specializes in influencer marketing services for individuals and businesses. It offers platforms like Toridori Base for job matching influencers with opportunities, Toridori Marketing to enhance corporate marketing activities, and a pay-for-performance advertising system.
PR Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in corporate storytelling through its mobile application. The company offers a public relations platform that enables clients to create, accumulate, and utilize narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This platform helps corporate clients effectively communicate their stories, focusing on aspects such as recruitment and the sharing of foundational episodes. By streamlining the storytelling process, PR Table aims to enhance how organizations convey their messages and engage with their audiences.
NETSTARS
Venture Round in 2020
Netstars Co., Ltd is an internet service company based in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Dalian, and Hanoi. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in developing and distributing point of sale terminals that facilitate smartphone-based payment methods, including QR codes and barcodes, catering to a variety of service providers. Its core offerings include StarPay, a multi-cashless payment solution; StarPay-DX, which addresses store operation challenges through digital transformation; and StarPay Global, aimed at promoting cashless payment solutions internationally. Additionally, Netstars provides mobile payment services, a multiple payment option gateway, and promotional services for inbound tourists, incorporating popular platforms such as WeChat Pay and Line Pay. The company also develops mobile instant messaging software to enhance user engagement.
TrendExpress
Venture Round in 2019
TrendExpress Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in social data and social media analytics. Formerly known as Hotto Link Consulting Inc., it operates as a subsidiary of Hottolink, Inc. TrendExpress focuses on visualizing social big data globally and provides valuable insights through weekly reporting. Additionally, the company engages in market research utilizing social big data, enabling businesses to better understand trends and consumer behavior through its analytical services.
MILIZE
Venture Round in 2019
MILIZE develops a cloud-based web platform integrating financial engineering with AI research, development, and operations. Its products include AI-driven forecasting tools for sales, investments, and life planning, along with risk management support.
SmartNews
Series E in 2019
SmartNews is a global news platform that uses machine learning algorithms to evaluate millions of articles daily. It delivers quality news stories across various categories to over 10 million monthly active users worldwide, having won multiple 'App of the Year' awards.
AI Medical Service
Series B in 2019
AI Medical Service specializes in developing artificial intelligence that combines Japanese endoscopic specialists' expertise to enhance global endoscopic medical care.
PARONYM
Venture Round in 2019
Paronym Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in designing and developing TIG, an interactive video technology platform that allows users to engage with video content by touching objects within the video to access additional information. This platform connects viewers to various details about wedding venues, restaurants, and associated businesses, enhancing their understanding of the content. Paronym offers a range of services, including TIG live for streaming events, TIG commerce for integrated shopping experiences, TIG branch for customizable video interactions, and TIG learning for educational purposes. Additionally, it provides solutions for fashion shows, advertising, and offline information access, covering sectors such as apparel, real estate, entertainment, and sports.
Creema operates an online marketplace for handmade products, connecting creators and consumers to buy and sell directly online. It offers social commerce features, events, and related services, supporting a global community of makers. The platform covers a wide range of categories including accessories, jewelry, toys, bags, stationery, pet goods, baby items, fashion, furniture, art, and tableware. Creema also organizes exhibitions and events at permanent stores to showcase creators and manages initiatives such as the handmade in Japan festival and craft parties. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, it was founded in 2009 and focuses on empowering creators through its marketplace and event programs.
WealthPark
Series A in 2019
WealthPark, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in real estate management services, founded in 1967. The firm has developed a digital asset management platform designed to connect investors with real estate managers, democratizing access to alternative investments. Its services include monitoring real estate portfolios, facilitating communication with property managers, and storing important documents. The platform also features an AI-powered property valuation tool, financial management capabilities, and portfolio tracking, while supporting property management across major cities in Japan and England. WealthPark aims to provide clients with enhanced access to capital sources and unique investment opportunities through its comprehensive mobile application.
Sansan Inc, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in cloud-based contact management solutions for both corporate and individual users. The company offers its flagship service, Sansan, which is designed for businesses, and the Eight app, aimed at individuals, transforming traditional business cards into valuable digital connections. Since its inception, Sansan has experienced significant growth, with over 7,000 premium corporate users including notable clients such as the Japanese Government. The company has also expanded its reach internationally, establishing a subsidiary in Singapore in 2015. With more than 1.5 million registered users on its Eight platform, Sansan continues to set the standard for contact management services in Japan and seeks to enhance networking through innovative technology.
Creema
Venture Round in 2018
Creema operates an online marketplace for handmade products, connecting creators and consumers to buy and sell directly online. It offers social commerce features, events, and related services, supporting a global community of makers. The platform covers a wide range of categories including accessories, jewelry, toys, bags, stationery, pet goods, baby items, fashion, furniture, art, and tableware. Creema also organizes exhibitions and events at permanent stores to showcase creators and manages initiatives such as the handmade in Japan festival and craft parties. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, it was founded in 2009 and focuses on empowering creators through its marketplace and event programs.
NETSTARS
Venture Round in 2018
Netstars Co., Ltd is an internet service company based in Tokyo, Japan, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Dalian, and Hanoi. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in developing and distributing point of sale terminals that facilitate smartphone-based payment methods, including QR codes and barcodes, catering to a variety of service providers. Its core offerings include StarPay, a multi-cashless payment solution; StarPay-DX, which addresses store operation challenges through digital transformation; and StarPay Global, aimed at promoting cashless payment solutions internationally. Additionally, Netstars provides mobile payment services, a multiple payment option gateway, and promotional services for inbound tourists, incorporating popular platforms such as WeChat Pay and Line Pay. The company also develops mobile instant messaging software to enhance user engagement.
AI Inside
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2015, AI Inside specializes in software development and artificial intelligence. It offers DX Suite, an AI-powered Optical Character Recognition (OCR) platform, transforming information into digital data to enhance productivity.
SoundFun
Venture Round in 2018
SoundFun Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013 that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of speakers. The company aims to provide sound solutions that prioritize safety, security, and comfort for users around the world. By focusing on high-quality audio experiences, SoundFun seeks to enhance the way individuals interact with sound in various environments.
ABEJA, Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2012, specializing in artificial intelligence software designed for retailers and manufacturers. Based in Minato-Ku, the company integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, big data, and deep learning into its platform, enabling sophisticated data analysis and operational automation. ABEJA's services encompass the entire pipeline of machine learning and deep learning, from data generation and collection to processing, analysis, and AI modeling. The company's solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries, particularly in retail, manufacturing, and infrastructure, facilitating digital transformation through continuous and stable operations.
Palma Co., Ltd. is a consulting and outsourcing firm specializing in the self-storage market in Japan. Founded in 2006 and based in Tokyo, the company offers a range of services including market research, self-storage development, and representation for overseas investors and operators. Palma also provides comprehensive outsourcing services, which encompass tenant applications, billing and payment processing, delinquency management, and on-site facility management. Additionally, the company supports its clients with marketing and promotional services, as well as IT solutions such as web reservation systems and inventory management. Palma's turnkey solutions further include facility development sales and property management, making it a key player in the self-storage industry.
Jtower
Venture Round in 2018
JTOWER Inc. is a telecommunications infrastructure company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in infrastructure sharing services. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on the design and construction of information communication infrastructure, as well as the development of communication-related solutions. JTOWER provides a range of services that include in-building infrastructure sharing, cloud-managed Wi-Fi, outdoor tower sharing, and local 5G services, catering primarily to landlords and mobile network operators. Additionally, it offers site locator systems to facilitate the deployment of mobile infrastructure. As a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, JTOWER plays a vital role in enhancing telecommunications infrastructure across Japan.
Welby
Venture Round in 2017
Welby is a digital health company that develops tools for patients and families to support medical treatment and prevent progression of disease. The company delivers digital services and platforms used by pharmaceutical companies, health insurance entities and government programs, and collaborates with healthcare professionals and patients to co-create solutions. Its Welby My Karte app enables patients to share health data with clinicians and family as a visualized chart, facilitating communication and care coordination. Welby also offers medical data research services that analyze health information to inform treatment and policy. Founded in 2011, Welby is based in Tokyo, Japan.