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.
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.
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.
ACALL is a company that specializes in providing a Smart Office platform aimed at creating safe, secure, and comfortable work environments anywhere. By leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), ACALL automates and enhances experiences within various workspaces. The platform facilitates a seamless blend of office work and remote work, allowing users to manage employees and conference rooms efficiently. Additionally, it enables the flexible design of living and working environments tailored to individual needs.
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.
Obniz is a tech company specializing in cloud-based IoT systems. It enables real-time, bi-directional control of sensors, actuators, and machines directly from the cloud without requiring terminal-side software development.
Latona, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in microfinance and innovative technologies that enhance front-end user experiences. It integrates three key technological domains: AI model container runtimes, sensor-controlling software, and real-time applications using FPGA/RTOS hardware. Latona's platform facilitates development in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and edge computing, providing clients with a comprehensive suite of resources to optimize user experience and application architecture. The company offers a range of services including visual programming, technology consulting, data integration, system integration, and automation processing, primarily aimed at supporting businesses operating in the IoT sector.
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.
Remohab
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Japan in 2017, Remohab specializes in remote telemedicine solutions for rehabilitation patients. Its core product, the Remohub system, leverages IoT and ICT technologies to connect patients at home with medical institutions remotely, facilitating cardiac rehabilitation.
UniFa develops LookMee, an AI- and IoT-powered healthcare solution designed to track kindergarteners’ physical and mental growth. The system includes LookMee Nap Check, an IoT sensor for monitoring nap times; a smart thermometer for body temperature; and LookMee Photo, a data-sharing service that collects information from children at kindergarten to provide parents with regular updates on their child’s well-being.
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.
CACH is an IoT and software company based in Tokyo, founded in 2016. It develops information technology equipment and software to monitor structural deformation and inspect aging infrastructure. The company designs devices and systems to monitor cracks and displacement at construction sites, leveraging smartphones and computers to check status and transmit data to cloud servers. It focuses on accelerating the development and mass production of IoT devices for infrastructure monitoring, enabling early action in the event of disasters, reducing maintenance costs, and saving labor.
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Floadia specializes in developing and licensing semiconductor intellectual property for embedded non-volatile memory solutions. With a team originating from Renesas, they offer low-power memory chips supporting IoT devices, automobiles, smartphones, and smart cards.
PointGrab
Series B in 2016
PointGrab is a technology company that develops machine learning powered sensing software for optical IoT devices used in commercial real estate and building automation. Its solutions include an optical sensing module that converts visual signals into analytics for occupancy sensing, ambient light sensing, and occupants’ behavior analytics, enabling real estate owners and facility managers to optimize space utilization, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while prioritizing employee privacy and welfare. The company also provides a sensing data system that collects workspace behavior data such as occupancy, object detection, virtual line traffic, and people counting to support sustainability compliance and enhance the employee experience. PointGrab was founded in 2008 and is based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, and is recognized as a leader in occupancy sensing and smart building features for commercial real estate.
Floadia
Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Floadia specializes in developing and licensing semiconductor intellectual property for embedded non-volatile memory solutions. With a team originating from Renesas, they offer low-power memory chips supporting IoT devices, automobiles, smartphones, and smart cards.
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.
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.
Kii is a technology company that provides an Internet of Things platform and related solutions for smart cities, smart buildings, smart logistics and healthcare, along with a mobile backend-as-a-service platform that helps businesses manage multiple vendors and SDKs and adds backend functions such as user management and push notifications without operating servers. The company traces its origins to the 2010 merger of Servo Software and Synclore Corporation, focusing on scalable IoT and mobile app infrastructure for developers and enterprises while seeking to reduce development and operational costs.
Fixstars
Venture Round in 2008
Fixstars is a Japanese software company specializing in harnessing multi-core technology for high-performance computing. It offers services such as technical support, software development optimization, and training for developers, serving industries like automotive, flash storage, industrial equipment, finance, healthcare, and HPC.
ObjectVideo
Series B in 2001
ObjectVideo, Inc. specializes in intelligent video analytics software designed for security, public safety, business intelligence, and process improvement applications. The company offers two main products: ObjectVideo OnBoard, which integrates analytics directly into cameras and other devices, and ObjectVideo VEW, which identifies and alerts users to specific events such as perimeter breaches and loitering. By converting video into actionable data, ObjectVideo's software supports a range of applications including facility security, asset monitoring, and loss prevention across various sectors such as transportation, education, banking, retail, and gaming. The company collaborates with a network of video intelligent partners, including OEMs and integrators, to market its solutions. ObjectVideo serves a diverse clientele, including government agencies and infrastructure sectors, and has its headquarters in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 1998, the company was previously known as DiamondBack Vision, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.