Mitsubishi UFJ Capital

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital is a venture capital firm established in 1974 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm specializes in investing in a diverse range of sectors, including life sciences, information and communication technology (ICT), high technology, artificial intelligence, electronics, biotechnology, fintech, and healthcare. With a focus on fostering innovation, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital aims to support the growth of emerging companies and technologies that have the potential to make significant impacts in their respective fields.

Nobuyoshi Fukumoto

Managing Director

Muneki Handa

President

Takashi Hasegawa

Managing Director

Masafumi Houshiyama

Deputy President

Junichi Masuda

Managing Director and Founder

Yasufumi Matsuda

Director and Executive Officer

Shinsuke Sakamoto

Deputy President

Fumio Sugasawa

Director and Executive Officer

Junichi Taguchi

Investment Director

Past deals in Technology

Emium

Seed Round in 2025
Emium operates a dental cloud platform that enhances the digital experience in the dental industry. By combining dental medical technology with digital manufacturing processes, the company offers CAD design and manufacturing services for dental laboratory products. This infrastructure aims to support dental businesses by advancing both dental care and technology, positioning Emium as a key player in the evolving landscape of dental services.

Leading Mark

Venture Round in 2025
Leading Mark Inc. is an employment agency based in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on enhancing the recruitment process through its online platform. The company aims to streamline job searches by aggregating listings tailored to users' interests, thereby improving the match between job seekers and employers. Recognizing the needs of the average job seeker, Leading Mark prioritizes providing essential information and support to applicants, differentiating itself from larger, traditional agencies that may favor the interests of hiring companies. Additionally, Leading Mark is expanding its services to include mid-career and international hiring, with a dedicated team in China to connect top Japanese-speaking Chinese students with opportunities in Japan. This approach seeks to alleviate common frustrations in the job market and foster more fulfilling career paths for candidates.

Letara

Seed Round in 2024
Letara is a space technology company focused on developing a logistics network that spans the solar system. The company specializes in hybrid propulsion engines for small spacecraft, which are designed to deliver high thrust while maintaining safety and affordability. By utilizing innovative materials such as plastic in their propulsion systems, Letara aims to provide cost-effective solutions for small satellites engaged in research and development. This technology not only enhances activities in Earth's orbit but also facilitates deep space exploration, advancing the capabilities of businesses involved in the space sector.

MaaS Tech Japan

Venture Round in 2024
MaaS Tech Japan Co., Ltd., founded on November 1, 2018, is a Japanese company that focuses on the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) project business. The firm specializes in research and development, consulting, and media services related to mobility. It provides technical services aimed at assisting with business planning and the social implementation of MaaS solutions. MaaS Tech Japan offers services such as policy formulation, integrated analysis, real-time data utilization, and centralized information provision, enabling transportation companies to enhance the value of their mobility services.

Jubo

Series B in 2024
Jubo is Asia's largest tech company dedicated to the often-overlooked market of senior care. With a great passion for creating a better person-centered care environment and next-gen aging life, Jubo has been developing holistic solutions and software systems via a team of multidisciplinary experts in mobile technology, user experience research, data science, and spatial design. Since 2019, Jubo has served 700 healthcare institutions, 40,000 residents, and 3,000 care professionals, while simultaneously 600 millions of data points. Jubo has been internationally recognized with awards and honors in innovation, technology, design, and business, and continues to deepen its technology capability with many more registered patents worldwide. Headquartered in Taipei, Jubo is now expanding across Asia Pacific and the North America region.

Nature

Series D in 2024
Nature is a Boston-based company that specializes in smart home technology, focusing on enhancing the comfort and efficiency of air conditioning systems. Founded in 2014 by Mash Ohtsuka and Haruumi Shiode, the company offers a product that converts traditional window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners into smart devices. This transformation is achieved through an air conditioner controller that features infrared technology and power control, paired with a mobile application that allows users to manage their appliances remotely. Customers can operate their air conditioners via smartphone or through voice commands using devices like Google Home or Amazon Echo. By improving the operation of room air conditioners, Nature not only enhances user convenience but also contributes to reducing energy demand peaks for utilities, promoting a more sustainable approach to home energy management.

Japan Culture and Technology

Series A in 2024
Japan Culture and Technology assists artists and craftspeople in expanding their activities by providing IT support.

Voyt

Seed Round in 2024
Voyt is an IT company that provides planning, operation, and development of audio software and computer systems.

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 a Boston-based company that specializes in smart home technology, focusing on enhancing the comfort and efficiency of air conditioning systems. Founded in 2014 by Mash Ohtsuka and Haruumi Shiode, the company offers a product that converts traditional window-mounted or through-wall air conditioners into smart devices. This transformation is achieved through an air conditioner controller that features infrared technology and power control, paired with a mobile application that allows users to manage their appliances remotely. Customers can operate their air conditioners via smartphone or through voice commands using devices like Google Home or Amazon Echo. By improving the operation of room air conditioners, Nature not only enhances user convenience but also contributes to reducing energy demand peaks for utilities, promoting a more sustainable approach to home energy management.

OPTEMO

Series A in 2024
OPTEMO is a developer of sales technology that facilitates connections between businesses and customers through its web-based customer service tool. This innovative platform enhances mutual understanding and optimizes relationships by enabling organizations to initiate business negotiations in real-time. By allowing users to control calls and screens while monitoring the customer's operational interface, OPTEMO streamlines the negotiation process, eliminating the need for prior appointments. This approach fosters immediate engagement, making it easier for companies to address customer needs and drive sales.

Thirdverse

Series D in 2023
Thirdverse, Inc. is a game development studio based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in creating and operating multiplayer virtual reality games. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on combining blockchain technology with virtual reality to establish an immersive economic zone within its gaming environments. Thirdverse offers services that encompass the planning, development, distribution, and management of virtual reality content, aiming to deliver seamless gameplay experiences for its users. The firm is dedicated to advancing the virtual reality gaming landscape by integrating innovative technologies and fostering engaging virtual worlds.

Mepple

Series A in 2023
Mepple is planning, developing, and operating internet services.

Kickflow

Seed Round in 2023
Kickflow is an IT firm that offers a cloud-based workflow service designed to enhance management efficiency and facilitate business growth. The company's workflow tool provides customizable settings tailored to specific organizational structures, approval processes, and internal regulations. This flexibility enables medium-sized and large companies to manage their tasks in a more streamlined manner, ultimately improving operational effectiveness.

Hydro Powtech Japan

Series B in 2023
Hydro Powtech Japan is a food technology company using hydrolysis to convert waste into sustainable, allergen-free food products.

EX-Fusion

Seed Round in 2023
EX-Fusion is focused on developing and operating the world's first laser-powered commercial nuclear fusion reactor, aiming to provide sustainable energy solutions. The company specializes in manufacturing continuous plasma generators and offers technology for fusion systems, alongside conducting laser-plasma research. This initiative addresses the limitations of traditional government-funded fusion research, which often faces delays due to political and budgetary constraints. By pursuing an independent approach to fusion technology, EX-Fusion seeks to advance the practical application of laser fusion reactors, potentially revolutionizing the energy sector.

Caddi

Series C in 2023
Caddi, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in providing solutions for the manufacturing sector. It operates an online ordering platform that facilitates the management of custom-made processed products and connects orders with processing plants. By utilizing a proprietary costing algorithm, the platform automatically identifies the most suitable factory for production, thereby helping businesses to reduce procurement costs and optimize quality, cost, and delivery (QCD). Additionally, Caddi offers an AI-driven data platform that enhances procurement intelligence and supply chain management, enabling companies to improve operational efficiency and expand their capacity.

LiLz

Series B in 2023
LiLz is a technology startup focused on enhancing fieldwork operations through the integration of machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The company has developed the LiLz Gauge, a low-power IoT camera that captures and analyzes data from analog meters, which can operate similarly to smart meters. By uploading images to the cloud, the system employs character and image recognition to streamline the monitoring process. Additionally, LiLz is advancing a sound search service, known as LiLz Sound Search, designed to detect abnormalities in equipment, further improving operational efficiency for clients. This innovative approach allows organizations to reduce on-site work while increasing productivity and accuracy in their operations.

LexxPluss

Series A in 2023
LexxPluss develops advanced automated transport robot systems tailored for logistics warehouses, addressing the ongoing labor shortage exacerbated by the surge in online shopping. The company's robots employ both autonomous and guided driving modes, allowing them to navigate complex environments with precision. By focusing on cost-effectiveness, on-site safety, and user experience, LexxPluss aims to help businesses automate operations that have traditionally relied heavily on human labor. This innovative approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves the safety of essential workers in the field, ultimately supporting the logistics industry’s evolving needs.

LayerX

Series A in 2023
LayerX Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in blockchain consulting and planning services aimed at promoting the digitization of business processes for large corporations and government agencies. As a subsidiary of AnyPay Inc. and Gunosy Inc., LayerX offers a range of services including technical consulting, empirical research, and the development of a cryptocurrency mining platform. The company also produces reports that analyze various case studies and the latest trends in blockchain technology, enabling businesses to automate and manage diverse tasks and processes effectively.

Techtouch

Series B in 2023
Techtouch, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing TechTouch, a digital transformation platform designed to improve operational efficiency for businesses. Its software provides an intuitive website user manual by overlaying explanatory guidance directly onto existing web systems through a browser plug-in and server-side integration. This approach allows for real-time navigation assistance, minimizing the challenges associated with complex system operations. By enhancing system education for employees and promoting better utilization of web resources, Techtouch aims to reduce operational burdens and streamline business processes.

ROUTE06

Series A in 2022
ROUTE06, Inc. is a software and consulting company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2020. It specializes in data platform integration and digital consulting services aimed at facilitating digital transformation for existing businesses and new ventures. The company offers a range of services, including agile development, website operational support, and digital product planning. ROUTE06 focuses on creating tailored user experiences and operational strategies that align with clients' business objectives. Its expertise extends to building and operating integrated platforms, as well as developing mobile applications and website designs. By providing comprehensive support that encompasses system architecture, implementation, and ongoing growth, ROUTE06 enables businesses to effectively launch and scale their digital operations.

Beatrust

Series A in 2022
BeaTrust Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a collaboration application aimed at enhancing employee connectivity within organizations. Founded in 2020, its platform enables employees to search for and discover colleagues' skills, experiences, and interests, fostering collaboration and innovation across departments. By facilitating connections among individuals with similar backgrounds and expertise, BeaTrust's application empowers users to work together effectively on projects, ultimately driving new value within the workplace.

Matsuri Technologies

Series C in 2022
Matsuri Technologies is a real estate technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing tools for vacation rental management, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of private property rentals. Its flagship product, m2m Systems, serves as an Airbnb management platform that assists operators in managing their accounts, communicating with guests, and automating check-ins, among other tasks. By collaborating with real estate brokerages, Matsuri Technologies provides comprehensive solutions that support various rental needs, including short-term rentals and meeting room bookings, helping operators streamline their business operations.

Luxonus

Series B in 2021
Luxonus is a medical device manufacturing company specializing in photoacoustic technology aimed at early disease detection and diagnosis. The company has developed an advanced imaging device that utilizes optical ultrasonic technology, which combines light and ultrasonic waves to create ultra-high-resolution three-dimensional images of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. This innovative approach allows for safe and easy imaging without exposure, providing healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of disease onset, healing processes, and overall health conditions before and after illness.

Rehab

Series C in 2021
Rehab is a technology firm that offers information communication technology, and digital transformation services for the medical care field.

Ghelia

Venture Round in 2020
Ghelia Co., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in integrated artificial intelligence solutions designed to enhance business operations. The company develops a comprehensive AI platform that includes both hardware, such as Deep Station, and software, such as Deep Analyzer. This platform facilitates algorithm development, rapid server calculations, and supervised data evaluation, making advanced deep learning technology accessible to a wide range of users. Ghelia's mission is to democratize the benefits of AI, enabling individuals and organizations across various sectors to leverage cutting-edge technology for improved efficiency and collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence.

A*QUANTUM

Series A in 2020
A*QUANTUM is a company focused on developing software that leverages quantum computing technology alongside conventional mathematical optimization and artificial intelligence. Its primary goal is to facilitate digital transformation for businesses by addressing complex social issues that traditional scientific methods struggle to resolve. A*QUANTUM provides researchers and end-users with specialized applications and libraries designed to enhance problem-solving capabilities, ultimately contributing to advancements in various fields.

Brandit

Seed Round in 2020
Brandit is a direct-to-consumer fashion technology company focused on enhancing the fashion industry through digital transformation. Founded as a spin-off from Candee, which specializes in mobile video media and live commerce, Brandit operates the D2C brand "TRUNC 88." The company provides a comprehensive system that facilitates the development, production, sales, and distribution of D2C brand products. Additionally, Brandit offers an e-commerce platform that allows users to manage orders, cost management, and sales channel commissions effectively. By supplying in-house production, inventory management, marketing, analysis, and logistics services, Brandit empowers fashion businesses to access the essential support needed to launch and grow in a competitive market.

Toridori

Series A in 2020
Toridori Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in influencer marketing services, catering to individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2016, Toridori offers a range of services including social networking support, feedback mechanisms, and the latest insights into influencer marketing. The company operates a platform designed to connect influencers with businesses seeking to enhance their marketing effectiveness. Additionally, it features a job search application specifically for influencers, facilitating their integration into corporate marketing strategies. Toridori focuses on identifying and developing the unique potential of influencers, promoting their visibility and impact in the marketing landscape.

Synchrolife

Series A in 2020
SynchroLife is the world's first social restaurant discovery service with a blockchain-based reward system for reviewers. It uses borderless cryptocurrency to give review rewards and cashback for dining out to users, and to connect users and restaurants to solve marketing problems for restaurants.

Neo Career

Venture Round in 2020
Neo Career Co., LTD. is a human resources and technology company based in Shinjuku, Japan, with additional offices in several Asian countries including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and China. Founded in 2000, the company operates an online recruitment platform catering to both mid-career professionals and new graduates. Its services encompass a range of staffing solutions, including recruitment for healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses, as well as temporary placement for office workers, sales personnel, call center staff, caregivers, and childcare workers. Furthermore, Neo Career provides recruitment consultancy, management outsourcing, and education and training services to enhance talent management for businesses, helping them to efficiently recruit qualified candidates and improve operational productivity.

Luxonus

Series A in 2019
Luxonus is a medical device manufacturing company specializing in photoacoustic technology aimed at early disease detection and diagnosis. The company has developed an advanced imaging device that utilizes optical ultrasonic technology, which combines light and ultrasonic waves to create ultra-high-resolution three-dimensional images of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. This innovative approach allows for safe and easy imaging without exposure, providing healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of disease onset, healing processes, and overall health conditions before and after illness.

HoloLab

Venture Round in 2019
HoloLab Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2017, specializing in the research and development of virtual and augmented reality software. Based in Shinagawa-ku, HoloLab focuses on creating mixed-reality systems that enhance computing styles and user experiences by seamlessly integrating the real world with virtual elements. The company develops customized AR and MR applications for various devices, including Microsoft HoloLens and iPads, allowing clients to transform design data from three-dimensional products into interactive experiences. Through its innovative approach, HoloLab aims to propose new methodologies that redefine how users interact with digital content.

Atmoph

Series B in 2019
Atmoph Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in the development of Atmoph Window, a smart digital window that provides immersive experiences by displaying 4K videos and sounds of scenic locations from around the globe. This innovative product aims to transform the way individuals engage with nature and information at home, enhancing their quality of life. By offering a diverse selection of visual and auditory landscapes, Atmoph Window enables users to create a tranquil and enjoyable environment, effectively bringing the beauty of the outdoors into their living spaces.

DIV

Venture Round in 2019
DIV Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in offering programming courses and training programs. The company operates TECH::CAMP, a programming school that provides short-term intensive training designed to transform students into skilled engineers. DIV's programming schools are available in both online and classroom formats, catering to individuals looking to transition from inexperienced workers to professional engineers. This approach not only equips students with essential programming skills but also enhances their employability in the technology sector, particularly as web designers.

ProteanTecs

Series B in 2019
ProteanTecs Ltd. is a software company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to enhance the performance and reliability of electronic systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Santa Clara, and Bridgewater, the company utilizes data generated by chip-embedded agents and machine learning to predict faults before they lead to failures. Its solutions deliver valuable insights across the entire value chain, benefiting chip vendors, system vendors, and digital service providers. ProteanTecs offers various capabilities, including predictive maintenance, yield improvement, and performance tuning, aimed at reducing defect parts per million (DPPM) and enhancing overall electronic performance and quality.

Ball Wave

Series B in 2018
Ballwave uses the ball SAW sensor based on a new principle as the core of the differentiating factor, and becomes the human eye and the nervous system, and invites it to the horizon of technology.

Trillium Secure

Series A in 2018
Trillium provides in-vehicle cybersecurity protection for connected vehicles.

sitateru

Series B in 2018
Sitateru is a cloud based garment production platform helping clothing companies improve workflow to control inventory and production needs.

toBe Marketing

Series B in 2017
ToBe Marketing is an information technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in integrating marketing automation with customer relationship management (CRM) to enhance corporate engagement with customers. The company provides consulting services in IT and marketing, focusing on the implementation and utilization of various marketing tools. These tools support a range of operations, including social media collaboration, email distribution, and salesforce integration. By leveraging digital technology, ToBe Marketing aims to improve the effectiveness of clients' marketing activities and drive sales growth.

hey Japan

Venture Round in 2017
Hey, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the integration, planning, development, and management of e-commerce portals and businesses. The company is committed to fostering a vibrant economy by facilitating the digitalization of commerce. It supports various aspects of online business operations, including the establishment of online shops, point-of-sale systems, cashless payment solutions, and online reservation systems. Hey, Inc. aims to empower businesses by enhancing their online presence and operational efficiency.

VISITS Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
VISITS Technologies Inc. is an internet-based company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing a career formation platform that connects students and alumni. It has created a patented consensus building algorithm known as ideagram, which quantifies creativity, discerning ability, and the intrinsic value of ideas. This innovative technology allows for the measurement of intangible assets, including skills and personal connections. By integrating blockchain technology, VISITS Technologies facilitates value transfer, enhancing the overall user experience and fostering professional development within its network.

SMARTCAMP

Series B in 2017
Smart Camp is a technology company that offers SaaS comparison services, inside sales agency support, and B2B digital marketing solutions.

Xenodata lab

Venture Round in 2017
xenodata lab., In the mission "Technology proposal suggests naturally after five years", in order to make the shape of the future financial industry with novel technology, ideas February 2016 It was founded in. xenodata is a coined word that spells the idea of ​​creating heterogeneous creatures according to data, and by means of the intelligence created by the data, the meaning to pursue the substitution of human actions to the utmost is put in the meaning.

Halio

Series C in 2017
Halio specializes in advanced smart-tinting glass that adapts to changing light conditions, enhancing architectural design and efficiency. Its innovative technology allows the glass to transition from clear to tinted or dark in seconds, providing shade, glare relief, and privacy as needed. Unlike traditional electrochromic glass, Halio's product offers uniform tinting without undesirable hues, achieving a natural glass appearance in various neutral shades. The company also provides sophisticated software and hardware controls that integrate seamlessly with building management systems. Halio’s manufacturing process ensures high yields akin to the flat panel display industry, allowing for reliable and timely deliveries worldwide. This transformative glass not only improves the comfort and aesthetics of buildings but also fosters a deeper connection between indoor environments and the outside world.

AlpacaJapan

Venture Round in 2017
AlpacaJapan is a fintech company that specializes in providing advanced investment technology and tools to global financial institutions and corporations. The firm leverages proprietary AI and big data technologies, including deep learning and comprehensive data analysis, to enhance financial data management. With a team composed of professionals from prominent high-tech and financial sectors, AlpacaJapan collaborates with top financial institutions worldwide, offering solutions tailored for bankers, asset managers, traders, and market makers. The company's focus is on integrating cutting-edge technology to streamline and improve investment processes in the capital markets.

Alpaca

Venture Round in 2017
Alpaca is a developer-focused financial technology platform that provides an embedded brokerage infrastructure for accessing financial markets through modern application programming interfaces (APIs). The platform enables users to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies, offering real-time market data and tools for algorithmic trading. With its developer-friendly approach, Alpaca supports a wide range of applications and businesses worldwide, attracting tens of thousands of developers who utilize its services to create and enhance investing applications. The company has raised over $100 million in funding from prominent investors, reflecting its strong position in the financial technology landscape.

Dricos

Seed Round in 2017
Dricos is an IT services company specializing in healthcare automation and custom supplement solutions. It has developed a unique supplement server that allows users to self-track their nutritional levels. The system employs algorithms overseen by medical doctors and registered dietitians to estimate the nutrients needed based on individual lifestyle habits and the autonomic nervous system. This approach aims to help users achieve optimal health conditions and nutritional balance. Dricos also facilitates the immediate provision of supplements, enabling users to easily access the necessary products to support their health goals.

Future Ink

Venture Round in 2016
Future Ink Corporation, established in 2016 and based in Yonezawa, Japan, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of printed electronics and related products. The company offers an n-type organic semiconductor material that is soluble in organic solvents and produces printable film sensors that can be integrated into various designs. These sensors are designed to address everyday challenges faced by individuals, particularly the elderly, people with disabilities, and infants. Future Ink's devices provide critical information about users' well-being, helping them manage the invisible stresses of modern life and aiding in their overall vitality. In addition to manufacturing and selling optical and electronic devices, the company also engages in the design, prototyping, and development of medical equipment while offering services for evaluating electronic device characteristics and material performance.

sitateru

Series A in 2016
Sitateru is a cloud based garment production platform helping clothing companies improve workflow to control inventory and production needs.

Mu Lab

Venture Round in 2016
Mu Lab Inc. is a robotics company based in Fukushima, Japan, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of robotic parts and products. The company focuses on advancing robotics technology to meet various industry needs, contributing to innovation in the field.

Verification Technology

Seed Round in 2016
Verification Technology Inc. is a company based in Yokohama, Japan, specializing in third-party testing services for large-scale integration (LSI) and offering a range of verification tools and intellectual property for functional safety. Established in 2003, the company provides services that encompass dynamic and static verification, FPGA prototyping, and various bus verification technologies, including AMBA and open architecture core protocols. Additionally, it offers peripheral verification solutions for communication standards such as Ethernet, PCI Express, and Serial ATA. Verification Technology focuses on enhancing the reliability and safety of electronic systems through its comprehensive verification services.

Foodison

Venture Round in 2015
Foodison, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013 that operates a platform called UOPOCHI, enabling customers to order fish and related food products from various listed restaurants. The company also runs a fresh fish specialty store named Sakana bacca, which offers marine products sourced from diverse origins. Additionally, Foodison provides a wholesale service, Fish Poti, catering to restaurants. Through its innovative use of technology, the company is focused on enhancing the distribution of fresh groceries within the fishery sector.

Schoo

Venture Round in 2014
Schoo is a Tokyo-based MOOC (massive open online course) startup providing livestreamed lectures on the internet.

sitateru

Seed Round in 2014
Sitateru is a cloud based garment production platform helping clothing companies improve workflow to control inventory and production needs.

Uzabase

Series C in 2014
Uzabase operates as a provider of information infrastructure and databases, primarily serving businesses and professionals in Japan and Asia. The company is known for its extensive industry and corporate database, which is supported by a specialized team of analysts. Its flagship service, SPEEDA, organizes valuable company and industry information, facilitating more efficient workplace management. Additionally, Uzabase offers NewsPicks, a platform that curates insightful content to inform discussions and decisions critical to business operations. Through these services, Uzabase aims to enhance decision-making and support business activities in a rapidly evolving market.

Monstar Lab

Venture Round in 2014
Headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Monstar Lab, Inc. provides access to top talent and specialists around the world as the foundation for all of the group’s activities. The company consists of more than 1200 engineers and creators in offices in 26 cities and 15 countries worldwide. The core consultancy arm of the company engineers awesome solutions that perform for clients around the world. In addition, the company’s array of products and services ranging from co-working spaces, robotic process automation, game development, streaming services, HR tech and education programs empower thinkers and makers globally.

Embrace Japan

Venture Round in 2013
Embrace Corporation is looking for new friends. Whether you want to solve a major problem of medical care through your own work, or you want to take on a higher goal with Embracing, the company you are going to work on. Employees with various experiences, such as foreign-affiliated IT vendors, consulting firms, pharmaceutical companies, and web production companies, are active.

JX Press

Seed Round in 2013
JX PRESS Corporation operates as Japan's virtual news agency, specializing in delivering real-time news through its "FASTALERT" service. This service provides breaking news bulletins on urgent incidents, such as accidents and natural disasters, utilizing artificial intelligence to monitor and disseminate information. It serves all six major television broadcast stations in Japan, including NHK, as well as over 100 local stations. JX PRESS also offers "NewsDigest," a popular app with over 1 million downloads, designed for consumers to receive AI-generated news alerts. The platform is increasingly used by journalists as a standardized service for reporting. In addition to its news services, JX PRESS employs technology to filter misinformation, allowing companies to access reliable data for digital marketing. Key stakeholders include prominent entities like KYODO NEWS, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, highlighting its significant role in Japan's media landscape.

JX Press

Venture Round in 2012
JX PRESS Corporation operates as Japan's virtual news agency, specializing in delivering real-time news through its "FASTALERT" service. This service provides breaking news bulletins on urgent incidents, such as accidents and natural disasters, utilizing artificial intelligence to monitor and disseminate information. It serves all six major television broadcast stations in Japan, including NHK, as well as over 100 local stations. JX PRESS also offers "NewsDigest," a popular app with over 1 million downloads, designed for consumers to receive AI-generated news alerts. The platform is increasingly used by journalists as a standardized service for reporting. In addition to its news services, JX PRESS employs technology to filter misinformation, allowing companies to access reliable data for digital marketing. Key stakeholders include prominent entities like KYODO NEWS, TV Asahi, Fuji TV, and the Nikkei Group, highlighting its significant role in Japan's media landscape.

Teknovus

Venture Round in 2009
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.

Cyberheart

Debt Financing in 2009
CyberHeart, Inc. is a clinical development-stage company based in Mountain View, California, focused on creating a non-invasive robotic ablation treatment for cardiac arrhythmias, including conditions like atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. The company's flagship product, the CyberHeart System, utilizes advanced technology to dynamically detect, track, and compensate for the movement of both the heart and the patient, ensuring precise radiation delivery. This system is designed for use by healthcare professionals such as radiation oncologists, medical physicists, electrophysiologists, and cardiac surgeons. Founded in 2003 and operating as a subsidiary of Varian Medical Systems as of April 2019, CyberHeart has been conducting pre-clinical studies to validate the feasibility of its innovative technology. The company has also secured venture capital financing to support its development efforts.

Adexa

Series E in 2002
Adexa, Inc., founded in 1994 by Dr. Cyrus Hadavi, specializes in enterprise business planning and performance management solutions that integrate strategic, financial, and supply chain planning. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including its enterprise global planning system (eGPS), which encompasses demand planning, inventory optimization, factory planning, and network optimization. Adexa’s solutions utilize a unified data model, allowing for detailed supply chain modeling and the seamless conversion of high-level plans into executable strategies. The company has incorporated advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings, evolving towards a Self-Correcting Supply Chain Planning® approach that proactively identifies trends and mitigates risks. Adexa serves a diverse global clientele across various industries, including automotive, healthcare, and consumer packaged goods. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company has established international offices in Canada, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, catering to numerous Fortune 1000 clients.

Jordan

Venture Round in 2000
Jordan is a technology company that provides system design, digital content production, and packaged software development services.

Japan Culture and Technology

Japan Culture and Technology assists artists and craftspeople in expanding their activities by providing IT support.

Acompany

Acompany specializes in privacy protection solutions that focus on secure computing. The company has developed cryptographic technology aimed at addressing the tension between privacy protection and data utilization. By enabling the analysis of encrypted data across various attributes, Acompany employs secure multi-party computation through a secret-sharing method. This innovative approach allows clients to leverage sensitive data across legal, technological, and business domains while ensuring privacy. Acompany is committed to fostering a safe and secure data society by utilizing advanced privacy technology to tackle social issues.
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