Asilla, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based image and video analysis. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asilla develops a range of applications that leverage AI for various purposes. Its offerings include an AI-OCR (Optical Character Recognition) system that facilitates the extraction of text from images and videos, enabling the digitization of visual content into actionable data. The company also provides services for recognizing vehicles by make and model, as well as a censorship tool that identifies inappropriate content, including copyright violations and obscene material. Furthermore, Asilla's technology is designed to detect human behavioral anomalies, supporting applications in security, facility management, mobility, smart cities, and smart agriculture, thereby enhancing safety and crime prevention measures across multiple sectors.
LiLz is a technology startup that combines machine learning and the Internet of Things to reduce fieldwork. Its LiLz Gauge uses a low‑power camera to capture current analog meter readings, uploads images to the cloud, and performs character and image recognition, enabling analog meters to function like smart meters. The company is developing LiLz Sound Search, a service that detects signs of equipment abnormalities through audio signals. Its gauge‑watching cameras integrate machine learning and IoT to support site inspection and remote visual patrols, such as monitoring meters, helping businesses streamline operations and improve productivity. LiLz targets industries with manual measurement workflows, offering automated data capture, cloud storage, and remote monitoring to reduce on-site visits and enhance operational visibility.
Japan Data Science Consortium
Series B in 2020
Japan Data Science Consortium Co. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and robotic services. Established in 2014, JDSC offers a range of solutions including demand forecasting, predictive maintenance, and digital transformation. The company also focuses on zero re-delivery systems, optical character recognition, and image recognition services. Targeting sectors such as healthcare, education, and retail, JDSC provides comprehensive consulting support that encompasses system construction and organizational process transformation, all aimed at generating tangible profit through the effective use of AI technology.
AWL Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in Chiyoda, Japan, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based camera solutions for the retail sector. The company's primary products are AWL BOX, which transforms existing security cameras into AI-enabled devices for store operations analysis, and AWL Lite, a smartphone-compatible solution for retail monitoring. AWL Inc. aims to provide actionable insights through video analytics, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience in brick-and-mortar stores worldwide.
ArchiTek is a hardware manufacturing company specializing in developing circuit design for embedded systems. It offers an affordable, high-performance architecture with reduced power consumption, minimized programming time, and decreased silicon costs, enabling industries such as autonomous mobility and security to improve operational capabilities while maximizing resource efficiency.
VAAK
Venture Round in 2019
VAAK Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence (AI) software tailored for security, automation, and analytical purposes. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, VAAK develops innovative solutions such as VAAK EYE, which analyzes images from security cameras to detect suspicious behavior and sends real-time alerts to prevent shoplifting. Additionally, VAAKPAY serves as an integrated AI solution that enhances operational efficiency, reduces fraud, and conducts in-store analysis. The company's technology not only focuses on crime prevention but also provides marketing insights by analyzing customer purchasing behavior, considering factors such as demographics and product returns. Through its advanced video analysis capabilities, VAAK aims to support retail businesses in improving security and optimizing customer engagement.
Deep Insight
Seed Round in 2019
Deep Insight develops an embedded deep learning platform and KAIBER, an AI development support tool that integrates deep learning into embedded devices. Its platform enables image recognition and data analysis inference on small devices, edge servers, and smartphones, allowing AI processing at the edge. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan.
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.
Asilla, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based image and video analysis. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asilla develops a range of applications that leverage AI for various purposes. Its offerings include an AI-OCR (Optical Character Recognition) system that facilitates the extraction of text from images and videos, enabling the digitization of visual content into actionable data. The company also provides services for recognizing vehicles by make and model, as well as a censorship tool that identifies inappropriate content, including copyright violations and obscene material. Furthermore, Asilla's technology is designed to detect human behavioral anomalies, supporting applications in security, facility management, mobility, smart cities, and smart agriculture, thereby enhancing safety and crime prevention measures across multiple sectors.
Modulim is a company developing light-based imaging devices based on spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI) for tissue and vascular assessment. The Clarifi Imaging System helps identify patients at risk of complications such as diabetic foot ulcers and potential limb loss due to compromised circulation, enabling clinicians to intervene earlier and protect limbs. The company's devices support skin assessment and treatment monitoring, providing tools to prevent, diagnose, and monitor medical skin conditions.
VAYAVISION
Seed Round in 2018
VayaVision Sensing Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in developing perception engine software aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel, the company offers VAYA-Drive, an artificial intelligence cognition platform that integrates raw data fusion with advanced computer vision techniques. This platform generates comprehensive environmental models, enabling critical functions such as road and free space detection, lane detection, object detection and tracking, and recognition of traffic signs. By utilizing deep learning algorithms, VayaVision delivers a reliable detection and classification system that accurately assesses the size, shape, and velocity of surrounding objects, including small obstacles. This innovative approach not only improves sensing capabilities for autonomous vehicles but also contributes to cost reductions within the automotive industry. Since July 2020, VayaVision has operated as a subsidiary of LeddarTech Inc.
ArchiTek is a hardware manufacturing company specializing in developing circuit design for embedded systems. It offers an affordable, high-performance architecture with reduced power consumption, minimized programming time, and decreased silicon costs, enabling industries such as autonomous mobility and security to improve operational capabilities while maximizing resource efficiency.
Modulim is a company developing light-based imaging devices based on spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI) for tissue and vascular assessment. The Clarifi Imaging System helps identify patients at risk of complications such as diabetic foot ulcers and potential limb loss due to compromised circulation, enabling clinicians to intervene earlier and protect limbs. The company's devices support skin assessment and treatment monitoring, providing tools to prevent, diagnose, and monitor medical skin conditions.
Ficha
Venture Round in 2016
Ficha Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and selling image recognition software tailored for car cameras. The company's primary offerings include object detection software for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS). These systems use in-vehicle cameras to monitor driving conditions, aiming to prevent dangerous driving behaviors and accidents. Ficha leverages its expertise in computer vision and machine learning to provide efficient image recognition solutions for automotive applications.