Power Diamond Systems
Series A in 2025
Power Diamond Systems is a research and development firm specializing in diamond semiconductor devices. It focuses on creating ultra-compact, high-efficiency inverter modules using diamond transistors, contributing to energy conservation and sustainability.
Nature is an IoT company that develops Nature Remo, a smart remote controller that connects home appliances to the internet. The system enables users to operate window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners from anywhere via a smartphone app, pre-cool spaces, and automatically switch off units when leaving. The solution consists of a Wi-Fi connected controller and a power plug; the controller uses infrared to communicate with AC units and carries sensors for temperature, humidity, motion, and illumination, while the power plug measures energy use and can switch outlets on or off. The company focuses on turning ordinary appliances into connected devices to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Nature was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Nature
Venture Round in 2024
Nature is an IoT company that develops Nature Remo, a smart remote controller that connects home appliances to the internet. The system enables users to operate window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners from anywhere via a smartphone app, pre-cool spaces, and automatically switch off units when leaving. The solution consists of a Wi-Fi connected controller and a power plug; the controller uses infrared to communicate with AC units and carries sensors for temperature, humidity, motion, and illumination, while the power plug measures energy use and can switch outlets on or off. The company focuses on turning ordinary appliances into connected devices to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Nature was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Thinker provides sales of proximity sensors and proposed solutions using these products.
LINK-US, established in 2014 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in the design, manufacture, and contract sales of ultrasonic complex vibration bonding equipment. The company's portfolio includes devices that utilize ultrasonic combined vibration and powerful ultrasonic technology, catering to a broad spectrum of similar and dissimilar metal materials. LINK-US focuses on room temperature bonding technology, offering solutions for various industries.
Piezo Studio
Series A in 2019
Piezo Studio Inc. is a manufacturing company based in Sendai, Japan, specializing in the design, development, and pre-production of electronic devices. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of products, including resonators, sensing devices, and material filters for low power wireless communications. In addition to its product offerings, Piezo Studio provides cut and polish services for crystals, as well as consulting and material evaluation services, enhancing its capabilities in material development. Through its comprehensive approach, the company aims to meet the diverse needs of the electronics market.
ProteanTecs
Series B in 2019
ProteanTecs develops a cloud-based analytics platform that combines data from chip-embedded agents with machine learning to predict faults before they become failures. The platform enables predictive maintenance and reliability improvements for electronics across the value chain, from chip vendors to system integrators and digital service providers, delivering insights to improve performance, yield, and safety while reducing defect rates. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, the company also maintains additional offices in Tel Aviv, Santa Clara, California, and Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Photo Electron Soul
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Nagoya, Japan in 2015, Photo Electron Soul specializes in developing and managing photocathode electron beam systems. The company manufactures an electron beam generating apparatus using semiconductor photocathode technology, aiming to innovate fine observation and processing across various industries.
LINK-US
Venture Round in 2018
LINK-US, established in 2014 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, specializes in the design, manufacture, and contract sales of ultrasonic complex vibration bonding equipment. The company's portfolio includes devices that utilize ultrasonic combined vibration and powerful ultrasonic technology, catering to a broad spectrum of similar and dissimilar metal materials. LINK-US focuses on room temperature bonding technology, offering solutions for various industries.
Halio specializes in manufacturing advanced smart-tinting glass that dynamically responds to changing light conditions. Their innovative technology enables windows, walls, and skylights to transition from clear to tinted or dark automatically or on command, enhancing comfort, efficiency, and aesthetics for buildings and homes.
Future Ink
Venture Round in 2016
Future Ink Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Yonezawa, Japan, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of printed electronics and related products. The company produces innovative printable film sensors that can be seamlessly integrated into various designs, offering practical solutions to everyday challenges. Future Ink focuses on creating sensor devices that facilitate communication and enhance the well-being of vulnerable populations, including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and infants. By providing valuable information about users' health and environment, these devices aim to alleviate the invisible stresses of modern life and help users regain their vitality. In addition to its core manufacturing and sales activities, Future Ink engages in the design, prototyping, and development of medical equipment, while also assessing the performance of electronic devices and materials through its consignment services.
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.
Ribbon Display Japan
Seed Round in 2015
Ribbon Display Japan Co., Ltd. is a Kyoto-based company that specializes in the planning, development, and sale of liquid-crystal display (LCD) driver products. It operates within the semiconductor manufacturing industry, focusing on revitalizing the sector through the provision of contract development services and consulting. The company also engages in the development of test programs for large structure inspection testers. By delivering high-quality products at competitive prices, Ribbon Display Japan aims to effectively compete with international rivals in the LCD driver market.
Siglead
Venture Round in 2011
Siglead specializes in research and development of error correction algorithms for Solid State Drives (SSDs). It designs, develops, and sells signal processing LSI and intellectual property. The company offers NAND flash memory analyzer systems, SSD controller LSI, and FPGA evaluation boards for high-speed signal processing.
Cambrios Technologies
Series D in 2009
Cambrios Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of innovative electronic materials specializing in silver nanowire-based electrodes. Founded in 2002 and originally named Semzyme, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2004. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Japan and Taiwan, Cambrios develops products such as ClearOhm, which are transparent conductive coatings that can be applied to various substrates for multiple applications. These include touch screens, liquid crystal displays, e-paper, OLED devices, and lighting, as well as thin film photovoltaics like organic photovoltaics and printed organic solar cells. Cambrios's technology enables simplified manufacturing processes and enhances the performance of next-generation consumer devices.
Cswitch specializes in developing system-on-a-chip semiconductors tailored for networking-based platforms. Founded by a team of experienced semiconductor executives, the company leverages their extensive background in advanced processors and ASIC development to create innovative configurable solutions. In addition to semiconductors, Cswitch provides design tools for configurable switch array devices and offers development and validation boards that facilitate the design and verification of various networking applications. Their focus spans multiple markets, including networking, telecommunications, storage, and wireless base stations, enabling them to address a wide range of industry needs.