Mirai Creation Fund

Mirai Creation Fund invests in companies and projects that use the latest technologies and business models. The Fund began operations in November 2015 with financing from three companies: Toyota Motor Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and SPARX Group Co., Ltd. As the Fund's manager, SPARX targeted three investment areas in intelligent technology, robotics and technologies for a hydrogen-powered society. In the second half of 2018, SPARX launched Mirai Creation Fund II which broaden the investment categories to include electrification and new materials. Since its inception, Fund I and II have accumulated an extensive track record of investing in promising companies in Japan and across the world.

Ichitaro Akita

SVP

Past deals in Robotics

TriOrb

Series B in 2024
Triorb is a technology company focused on advancing robot mobility through innovative software and hardware solutions. It specializes in developing robotic technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety within manufacturing environments. Triorb's movement system integrates a ball-driven omnidirectional mechanism with coordinated movement capabilities, enabling robots to transport various objects that cannot be handled by a single unit. This cooperative transportation system allows multiple robots to work together, improving operational effectiveness for businesses in need of automated solutions.

Aeterlink

Series B in 2024
Aeterlink is a developer of advanced wireless power transfer technology aimed at eliminating the need for wires in various applications. The company specializes in creating wireless devices that can be applied across multiple fields, including factory automation, robotics, smart homes, and medicine. By enabling the wireless transmission of power over distances, Aeterlink's innovations enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety in industries, allowing for greater flexibility in device placement and reducing the risks associated with traditional wiring. Their technology represents a significant step toward a digital world that operates without the constraints of physical connections.

Turing

Seed Round in 2024
Turing develops and manufactures fully autonomous vehicles.

Qibitech

Venture Round in 2024
Qibitech is a technology company focused on developing advanced robotic solutions and remote control services. It has created HATS, a system that allows a human operator to remotely enhance the functionality of robots, thereby improving their flexibility and efficiency. In addition to HATS, Qibitech offers a platform for integrating operational data with business improvement systems. The company specializes in contract development, provides research reports on technological trends and patents, and offers technical consulting related to intelligent robots and Internet of Things systems. By leveraging its expertise, Qibitech aims to help customers address their specific challenges and enhance their operational capabilities.

DeepX

Venture Round in 2020
DeepX, Inc. is an artificial intelligence startup based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016 by graduates from the University of Tokyo. The company specializes in developing software that enhances mechanization and automation across various industries, including construction, food processing, manufacturing, port transport, and agriculture. By leveraging deep learning and machine control technologies, DeepX addresses significant challenges such as labor shortages and the need for skilled workers in harsh environments. The company aims to automate a wide range of machinery, from small industrial robots to large equipment, utilizing advanced techniques like Deep Reinforcement Learning to ensure flexible operation in diverse conditions. With a focus on contributing to societal solutions in response to Japan's aging population and declining workforce, DeepX is positioned to make a meaningful impact through its innovative projects.

Rapyuta Robotics

Series B in 2020
Rapyuta Robotics is a global technology startup that builds cloud robotics solutions. Spun out of the Swiss Federal Institute (ETH Zürich) in 2014, the company now has about 90 employees global, and offices in Japan, and India. While improvements in technology are helping to make robotics more accessible to markets, the ability to integrate all the required expertise remains a barrier for most companies. Rapyuta Robotics’ platform makes it significantly easier for businesses to deploy robotics solutions without needing in-house robotics expertise. By integrating robot hardware, software, sensor data, and applications in the cloud -- where powerful data centers manage the heavy computation -- Rapyuta’s platform lets end-users focus on their business processes instead of on managing robot hardware or software infrastructure.

Realtime Robotics

Series A in 2019
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced motion planning and control processors that enable robots and autonomous vehicles to react instantaneously to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows for safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured environments. Their specialized RapidPlan processor generates safe motion plans in microseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. This innovative technology accommodates real-time changes in dynamic environments, enabling robots to navigate around both known static objects and other moving entities while performing various tasks. By addressing the limitations of traditional automation, Realtime Robotics is broadening the applications of robotics across industries and facilitating the adoption of autonomous vehicles.

RT Corporation

Series B in 2019
RT Corporation, based in Chiyoda ku, Japan, develops and sells a range of robots and robotic components, focusing on both military and service applications. Its product lineup includes specialized robots such as army-type models and micro mouse robots, including the CRANE-X7, AI Chip V3, and GAINER mini. The company also offers a variety of services, encompassing robot development, hardware and software creation, compound biopsy services, and contract manufacturing. Established in 2005, RT Corporation aims to meet the growing demands for service robots in various domestic and international markets, leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings.

Kyoto Robotics

Venture Round in 2019
Kyoto Robotics Corporation is a robotics and automation company based in Kusatsu, Japan, founded in 2000. The company specializes in developing intelligent picking robots tailored for logistics systems, focusing on applications such as palletizing and piece-picking. Kyoto Robotics offers advanced solutions that incorporate a 3D robot vision system capable of object recognition and pose estimation, allowing the robots to intelligently navigate and control their movements. In addition to its robotic products, the company also provides technical support services to ensure effective integration and operation. Formerly known as 3D MEDiA Co., Ltd., Kyoto Robotics adopted its current name in January 2018.

SLAMcore

Seed Round in 2018
SLAMcore Limited specializes in developing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions tailored for various applications, including robotics, augmented reality, and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company has created advanced SLAM software that enables robots and devices equipped with outward-facing sensors to understand and navigate unfamiliar environments. Their technology includes Visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and Event Camera SLAM, which collectively enhance real-time spatial understanding. By fusing data from multiple sensors, SLAMcore's platform utilizes computer vision and machine learning to improve the efficiency and accuracy of robotic systems. The company offers a software development kit (SDK) that facilitates rapid prototyping for commercial products, allowing for customization on standard computing platforms. Through partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, SLAMcore aims to integrate its core technology into everyday products, making spatial intelligence more accessible and practical in various industries.

Ispace Technologies

Series A in 2017
Ispace Technologies is a Tokyo-based company specializing in space resource exploration, particularly focused on developing micro-robotic technology to facilitate the identification, extraction, and transportation of lunar resources, such as ice, essential for sustaining human life in space. Founded in 2013, Ispace is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing 3D printing and commercially available products to create efficient and cost-effective solutions. The company is also involved in the Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition through its Team HAKUTO, which has gained recognition for its advancements in mobility and aims to land a privately funded robot on the Moon. Ispace’s micro-robots are designed to explore larger lunar areas quickly and economically, making significant strides towards establishing a sustainable presence in outer space.

GROOVE X

Series A in 2017
GROOVE X is designing and developing a totally new, next-generation household robot that no one has seen before, that truly touches people's hearts and inspires real affection.

Realtime Robotics

Seed Round in 2017
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced motion planning and control processors that enable robots and autonomous vehicles to react instantaneously to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows for safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured environments. Their specialized RapidPlan processor generates safe motion plans in microseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. This innovative technology accommodates real-time changes in dynamic environments, enabling robots to navigate around both known static objects and other moving entities while performing various tasks. By addressing the limitations of traditional automation, Realtime Robotics is broadening the applications of robotics across industries and facilitating the adoption of autonomous vehicles.

Intuition Robotics

Series A in 2017
Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company based in Ramat Gan, Israel, founded in 2015. It specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at improving the quality of life for older adults. The company’s technology includes robots that facilitate seamless connections between older individuals and their family and friends, making technology more accessible and user-friendly. By employing proprietary algorithms, Intuition Robotics' digital companions proactively engage users, helping to address challenges such as loneliness, social isolation, and health issues. The company’s focus is on enabling older adults to maintain their independence for longer periods while promoting an active lifestyle.

RT Corporation

Series A in 2017
RT Corporation, based in Chiyoda ku, Japan, develops and sells a range of robots and robotic components, focusing on both military and service applications. Its product lineup includes specialized robots such as army-type models and micro mouse robots, including the CRANE-X7, AI Chip V3, and GAINER mini. The company also offers a variety of services, encompassing robot development, hardware and software creation, compound biopsy services, and contract manufacturing. Established in 2005, RT Corporation aims to meet the growing demands for service robots in various domestic and international markets, leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings.

MJI

Venture Round in 2017
MJI develops communication robots " Tapia " which make the user smile, soothe, and make life more fulfilling. MJI develops communication robots " Tapia " under the slogan of " more joyful innovation". The company envisions a future in which robots can be an assistant at the office, a receptionist at a front desk, a bedside nurse in a hospital, and even a companion in your home.

GROOVE X

Seed Round in 2016
GROOVE X is designing and developing a totally new, next-generation household robot that no one has seen before, that truly touches people's hearts and inspires real affection.

Kyoto Robotics

Venture Round in 2016
Kyoto Robotics Corporation is a robotics and automation company based in Kusatsu, Japan, founded in 2000. The company specializes in developing intelligent picking robots tailored for logistics systems, focusing on applications such as palletizing and piece-picking. Kyoto Robotics offers advanced solutions that incorporate a 3D robot vision system capable of object recognition and pose estimation, allowing the robots to intelligently navigate and control their movements. In addition to its robotic products, the company also provides technical support services to ensure effective integration and operation. Formerly known as 3D MEDiA Co., Ltd., Kyoto Robotics adopted its current name in January 2018.

GROOVE X

Seed Round in 2016
GROOVE X is designing and developing a totally new, next-generation household robot that no one has seen before, that truly touches people's hearts and inspires real affection.
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