Mizuho Capital

Established in 2002 through the merger of three subsidiaries, Mizuho Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank. With approximately ¥50 billion JPY under management, it focuses on investments in information technology and biotechnology sectors.

Shinichiro Hisaya

Investment Manager

Katsuya Hori

General Manager, Investment Department

Shinichiro Kuge

Investment Manager

Rikizo Kurosaki

General Manager

Mitsumasa Matsumoto

General Manager, Investment Department

Omachi Yusuke

President and CEO

Hajime Saito

President

Hiroshi Yamamoto

Managing Director

Past deals in Early Venture Stage

JIZAIE

Series A in 2025
JIZAIE is an artificial intelligence company focused on enabling safe, remote work for essential and blue-collar operations. The company develops a platform that integrates virtual reality, robotics, and wearable computing to provide real-time remote control and monitoring capabilities. Its solution supports heavy equipment operation, remote supervision of traffic guidance sites, and line operations at food manufacturing facilities, allowing work to be controlled from distant or harsh environments to reduce on-site accidents. By combining immersive interfaces with remote sensing and control, JIZAIE aims to improve productivity and safety in industries where direct presence is hazardous, delivering tools that help manage complex tasks and keep workers out of dangerous conditions.

Penetrator

Series A in 2025
Penetrator is a technology company specializing in real estate. It leverages satellite imagery and space technology to provide data-driven insights and streamline property processes for real estate professionals. The company's platform enables swift and accurate data collection, aiding in informed decision-making and optimizing workflows. Additionally, Penetrator has developed an emergency observation system for landslide disasters, further enhancing its value in the real estate market.

Umee Technologies

Series A in 2025
Umee Technologies is an IT firm specializing in full-stack development and innovative automation solutions. The company leverages artificial intelligence and a deep insight engine that incorporates a conversational psychological model to enhance business negotiations. By integrating these advanced technologies, Umee Technologies enables organizations to streamline their processes and improve efficiency, allowing machines to facilitate and settle deals effectively.

Gaudi Clinical

Series A in 2025
Gaudi Clinical specializes in regenerative medicine outsourcing and cell processing contract establishments.

Torihada

Series A in 2025
Torihada operates a marketing agency that supports creators and transforms the economy through digital strategies. The firm offers comprehensive marketing services, influencer partnerships, and a dedicated platform for creator growth, enabling individuals and brands to thrive in the evolving economy while fostering creativity and engagement.

Neusignal Therapeutics

Series A in 2025
Neusignal Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing small molecule drugs for the treatment of dementia and psychiatric disorders. Its primary focus lies in researching and developing therapeutic agents aimed at overcoming central nervous system diseases.

Lecto

Series A in 2024
Lecto provides Saas solutions to eliminate the tedious practices behind financial services. It is a platform that constantly supports intricate operational designs for dunning collection and credit administration. With the elimination of the difficulty and expense associated with problematic behaviors that underlie financial services, Lecto seeks to foster an atmosphere where more individuals can engage in creative and enjoyable activities.

Castee

Series A in 2024
Castee is a company that operates a social collaboration platform designed to connect talents with opportunities. It offers services that facilitate collaboration among users on social networking sites, allowing them to create individual creator pages for showcasing their work and recruiting partners for various projects. The platform includes a payment function, enabling secure and safe transactions between users. Additionally, Castee provides tools for job requests and supports creators in managing overseas projects, fostering a community where talents can thrive and collaborate effectively.

PartnerSuccess

Series A in 2024
Founded in 2019, PartnerSuccess operates from Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in automating collaboration between manufacturers and distributors through its cloud-based platform.

Soxai

Series A in 2024
Soxai develops and manufactures healthcare devices and platforms that collect and analyze biological data. Their products include IoT devices measuring vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Cyto-Facto

Series A in 2024
Cyto-Facto is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of CAR-T cell therapies and mesenchymal stem cell products. It operates a research and development center dedicated to establishing quality standards for cell preparations used in gene and cell therapies. The company produces commercial CAR-T cell therapy products, including mesenchymal stem cells, and provides services such as management system development, sales support, and process development to help clients efficiently and reliably bring gene and cell therapies to patients.

Japan DX

Series A in 2024
Japan DX is a technology company that operates an online travel agency platform, offering a wide range of data-driven services to inbound tourists visiting Japan. Its platform leverages big data and traffic to provide comprehensive assistance to visitors before, during, and after their trips, enhancing their overall Japanese tourism experience.

KAICO

Series A in 2024
KAICO, Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, established in 2018. It specializes in the manufacture of hard-to-express proteins utilizing a unique silkworm-baculovirus expression system. This innovative approach allows KAICO to produce high-quality proteins that are crucial for the development of various healthcare applications, including drugs, vaccines, diagnostic agents, and reagents. The company's focus on protein design and processing technology enables drug researchers to create new treatments and advancements in regenerative medicine. Through its expertise, KAICO plays an essential role in supporting the pharmaceutical industry by offering contract expression reagents and pharmaceutical raw materials.

Opt Fit

Series A in 2024
Opt Fit is a fitness industry that provides fitness, wellness and health-care services.

Gaxi

Series A in 2023
Gaxi is an IT firm specializing in cloud management systems and scholarship site operations for businesses. It offers a platform leveraging distributed ledger and machine learning technologies to facilitate efficient scholarship site management.

Owner's

Series A in 2023
Owner's is a consultancy firm that supports corporate owners in realizing their strategic goals. They offer services including merger and acquisition advisory, asset management guidance, and succession planning.

Ruiyun Cold Chain

Series A in 2023
Ruiyun Cold Chain is a logistics service platform in China that specializes in cold chain transportation. Utilizing innovative domestic technology, the company offers comprehensive, digital, end-to-end cold chain integration services. Its proprietary platform, which includes Lengyunbao, a unique carrier-type online trading system, facilitates a seamless online experience for transactions, delivery, settlement, and tax collection. By fostering interaction and collaboration within a social cold chain network, Ruiyun Cold Chain effectively links industry resources with customer demand, helping businesses optimize operational efficiency and achieve significant reductions in logistics costs, typically between 10% and 15%.

Ecommit

Series A in 2023
Ecommit is a trading company specializing in data collection, sorting, redistribution, traceability, and recycling services. It manages the collection, sorting, and redistribution of used products such as clothing, machinery, and furniture, enabling businesses and local governments to reduce waste and promote reuse.

FiT

Series A in 2023
FiT encourages the use of information technology in fitness to address industrial concerns. We will build a highly sustainable fitness facility using a business model that allows consumers to easily use the gym without being burdened by price or procedures, while also allowing owners to build a very successful business with low running costs.

Nealle

Series A in 2023
Nealle is a mobility software company that provides an online platform to simplify parking management. It focuses on strategy planning and development of parking-related services. The platform enables property owners and businesses to recruit parking spaces, handle contract procedures, collect fees, and manage corporate vehicle parking arrangements, while helping drivers access parking with ease. The solution aims to streamline operations and optimize parking resources through a single system.

Metagen Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Metagen Therapeutics is a drug discovery and development company that leverages microbiome science, with a focus on the gut microbiome to advance pharmaceuticals, healthcare solutions, functional foods, and academic research. Formed as a joint venture between Fast Track Initiative Co., Ltd. and Keio Innovation Co., Ltd., the company aims to unlock microbiome-based therapies and collaborative approaches across industry and academia.

LexxPluss

Series A in 2023
LexxPluss develops automated transport robots for logistics warehouses. Their solution combines autonomous driving technology with guided mode navigation, ensuring accuracy even in challenging environments. The company focuses on cost-effectiveness, safety analysis, and user experience to enable efficient automation of labor-intensive tasks.

Zeroboard

Series A in 2023
Zeroboard specializes in calculating and visually representing greenhouse gas emissions from corporate activities and their supply chains, adhering to international protocols. The company offers solutions that engage businesses, local governments, and consumers towards sustainable decarbonization.

LayerX

Series A in 2023
LayerX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in blockchain consulting and planning services. As a subsidiary of AnyPay Inc. and Gunosy Inc., LayerX promotes the digitization of business processes for large corporations and government agencies through innovative blockchain technology. The company offers a range of services, including technical consulting, empirical research, and a cryptocurrency mining platform. Additionally, LayerX creates reports based on various cases and the latest trends, enabling its clients to automate and manage a variety of tasks and processes effectively.

HQ

Series A in 2022
Hq is a consutling firm that works in the area of personnel organization strategy, working style office strategy and software development.

Nudge

Series A in 2022
Nudge provides in-house credit card solutions tailored for creators, sports teams, and other communities with fan bases. Their platform enables these groups to create custom cards from a single card.

AGRIST

Series A in 2022
AGRIST develops agricultural harvest robots that automate crop harvesting, reducing manual labor. Founded in Japan in 2019, the company uses AI and sensor data to optimize cultivation management.

ROUTE06

Series A in 2022
ROUTE06 is a software company that specializes in enterprise solutions and professional services. It provides digital technology, system infrastructure, and ongoing support to help clients launch and scale their digital operations. The company offers user experience design, system architecture, API development, data platform integration, and in-house development and website operations, as well as digital product planning and development. ROUTE06 emphasizes aligning technology with each client’s business goals and delivers end-to-end services from strategy through implementation and optimization, including data platform integration, DX consulting, and software as a service partnerships.

PowerX

Series A in 2022
PowerX is a Tokyo-based company focused on advancing power transfer technology to facilitate the use of renewable energy sources. Established on March 22, 2021, PowerX manufactures innovative power transfer ships designed to enhance the global adoption of clean energy. These vessels utilize electric carriers powered by offshore wind energy to transport renewable power from offshore locations to coastal areas in Japan. By enabling efficient energy transfer, PowerX aims to support the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

Minto

Venture Round in 2022
Minto facilitates a creator economy focused on manga and anime artists. It supports creators from planning to post-production analysis, fostering communication between them and their audience.

BeaTrust

Series A in 2022
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2020, BeaTrust develops a collaboration platform that enables employees to discover colleagues' skills, interests, and experiences, fostering connections across departments and driving innovation.

Loglass

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2019, Loglass develops a cloud-based solution that centralizes and streamlines business management. Its platform aggregates data from various sources like Excel and spreadsheets, supports financial accounting, sales management, and expense settlement software, and controls viewing authority for employees.

A10 Lab

Series A in 2022
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, A10 Lab develops a mobile application that encourages users to build teams of five for mutual support in forming new habits. The app gamifies habit-building and fosters social accountability.

ventus Japan

Series A in 2021
Ventus, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2017 that operates a fan engagement platform known as Whooop. This platform allows users to become members of sports teams through collaborations with professional athletes and teams. Ventus specializes in enabling the issuance and collection of electronic trading cards, which fans can purchase online. By integrating sports and entertainment content, the company creates a unique experience that fosters connections between fans and athletes, enhancing the overall enjoyment of sports engagement.

LexxPluss

Series A in 2021
LexxPluss develops automated transport robots for logistics warehouses. Their solution combines autonomous driving technology with guided mode navigation, ensuring accuracy even in challenging environments. The company focuses on cost-effectiveness, safety analysis, and user experience to enable efficient automation of labor-intensive tasks.

Galapagos Japan

Series A in 2021
Galapagos Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2009, specializing in AI-driven design and application development services. The firm provides solutions such as AIR Design, which focuses on marketing creative, and development services for mobile applications on iPhone and Android platforms. Galapagos aims to enhance the effectiveness of marketing technology by utilizing its platform to produce high-quality videos quickly and efficiently. The company supports its clients throughout the entire process, from planning and design to development and operation, thereby helping them achieve successful outcomes in a competitive application market.

RABO

Series A in 2021
RABO, Inc. is a Japan-based company specializing in the development of Internet of Things (IoT) collar-type wearable devices aimed at monitoring the behavior and health of cats. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Shibuya, RABO designs and manufactures products such as the Catlog pendant and belt, which continuously tracks cats' activity data for health management purposes. The company also offers the Catlog home and a mobile application, allowing cat owners to review their pets' activity and health metrics, including weight and urine volume. RABO distributes its products primarily through online retail channels, catering to the growing demand for pet technology solutions that enhance the well-being of cats.

Allm

Series A in 2021
Allm develops digital platforms that leverage Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve healthcare accessibility and efficiency worldwide. Its solutions include medical communications platforms for professionals and patients, supporting over 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

XMart

Series A in 2021
XMart, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. It has developed an online platform designed to enhance the efficiency of the food service industry by connecting restaurants with wholesalers. By allowing restaurants to register their delivery slips on the platform, XMart facilitates a streamlined ordering process that includes proposed quotations. The platform aims to reduce operational costs for restaurants while promoting digital transformation within the industry. Additionally, it offers features that assist with sales promotion and settlement issues, addressing inefficiencies and information gaps in the food service sector.

Thinkings

Series A in 2021
Thinkings specializes in HR technology solutions, notably its flagship product Sonar ATS. This platform assists recruiters by leveraging technology to streamline hiring processes. The company aims to foster creative job roles across diverse industries.

Phytochem Products

Series A in 2020
Phytochem Products develops and supplies plant-derived functional ingredients for health, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications, leveraging natural biomass resources and waste streams to enable sustainable mass production. Based in Sendai, Japan and founded in 2018, the company extracts ingredients such as vitamin E and plant sterols from unused biomass, including by-products of rice oil production, using ion exchange resin technology. This green approach aims to deliver safe, accessible, and cost-effective plant-based ingredients that promote health while adding value to underutilized resources.

Xbit

Venture Round in 2020
Xbit is a developer of a shift management system that provides an innovative chatbot service for shop owners. This platform enables businesses to efficiently gather employee availability and create effective shift schedules. By addressing customer issues and needs, Xbit implements tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency. The company focuses on optimizing business processes, allowing clients to reduce costs while maintaining high service quality through proper personnel allocation.

Aiforce Solutions

Venture Round in 2020
Aiforce Solutions Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based democratization solutions, offering a range of services designed to improve business operations through AI. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with operations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the company provides tools and services that enable non-experts to build and implement AI models with ease. Their flagship products include AMATERAS RAY, which assists businesses like ice cream chains and automobile manufacturers in demand forecasting, and AMATERAS EDU, an AI education service tailored for business applications. Additionally, Aiforce Solutions offers AI Development Due Diligence and AI Implementation Consulting, which help clients reform their businesses and develop prototypes at competitive costs. The company's focus is on facilitating the use of AI across various industries, enhancing accuracy, work efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for its clients.

Lestas

Series A in 2020
Lestas is a company that specializes in the development and operation of an e-commerce platform focused on producing and selling custom-made products. Their offerings include personalized calendars, towels, and various printed materials such as New Year's cards and greeting cards. Lestas aims to facilitate a future where individuals and businesses can effortlessly engage in custom ordering, thereby celebrating their uniqueness and enhancing their operational efficiency. The company has developed an automated system that streamlines the process from ordering to delivery, minimizing unnecessary tasks and allowing clients, particularly those in labor-intensive small and medium-sized enterprises, to focus on growth and marketing without the hassle of traditional ordering processes. Through this fully automated system and in-house customer relationship management, Lestas provides short delivery times and competitive pricing, ensuring profitability for its clients.

Brave Group

Series A in 2020
Brave Group, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in intellectual property development services tailored for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2017 and formerly known as Unlimited.Co., Ltd., Brave Group focuses on creating and distributing various forms of media, including videos, music, and online events. The company leverages animation production technology to offer marketing and production support services, aiming to transform the local entertainment market. Additionally, Brave Group develops innovative intellectual property, such as virtual reality content, facilitating advertising opportunities for businesses while enhancing entertainment options for consumers.

Nupp1

Series A in 2020
Nupp1 develops a mobile app that enables users to access fitness facilities on demand without reservations, entrance fees, or monthly memberships, promoting physical activity and well-being by removing barriers to gym usage.

Baseconnect

Series A in 2020
Founded in Kyoto, Japan in 2017, Baseconnect develops and operates BaseconnectList, a corporate sales support database. It offers Musubu, a cloud-based platform utilizing AI to target corporate sales and create company lists for prospective customers, enhancing sales efficiency.

Luxna Biotech

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in Japan in 2017, Luxna Biotech specializes in developing nucleic acid drugs using advanced artificial technology. The company focuses on creating safe and effective oligonucleotide therapeutics based on licensed cross-linked modified nucleic acid groups.

AWL

Series A in 2020
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.

Piazza

Series A in 2019
Piazza, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at providing regional information to residents in Japan. The company focuses on facilitating the development of new towns and communities by connecting various stakeholders involved in community planning and enhancement. Through its applications, Piazza seeks to improve local engagement and support the growth of vibrant, well-informed communities across the region.

MIL

Venture Round in 2019
MIL Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in interactive video and movie production as well as product development services. The company focuses on a variety of video marketing solutions, including video commerce, online-to-offline (O2O) initiatives, recruitment videos, and landing videos. By integrating innovative video content into marketing strategies, MIL aims to enhance engagement and drive results for its clients.

Solairo

Series A in 2019
Solairo, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and offering an integrated fashion coordinate application and e-commerce portal known as "PRIMODE." The company focuses on enhancing the online shopping experience through its customer service solutions, which include an AI-powered chat management platform. This platform features an automatic response system that engages with customers via chat and analyzes chat log data to provide insights into customer behavior. By leveraging these capabilities, Solairo aims to improve purchasing rates and increase the lifetime value of customers for businesses utilizing its services.

Synspective

Series A in 2019
Synspective specializes in developing and operating small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, providing SAR data and remote monitoring services. It caters to urban design, infrastructure, energy, insurance, finance sectors, and government agencies.

EXest

Venture Round in 2019
EXest is a Tokyo-based startup that promotes inbound travel to Japan. It operates WOW U, a platform connecting visitors with licensed interpreters and tour guides, and offers video clips showcasing popular spots and souvenirs via WOWU-media.

Airporter

Series A in 2019
Airporter facilitates luggage transportation for travelers in Tokyo. Founded in 2017, it offers same-day delivery between accommodations and airports at affordable prices.

RFLocus

Series A in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2015, RFLocus develops software for RAIN RFID technology, specializing in real-time tag locating and mapping. Its platform, P3 Finder, enables high-speed, high-precision search of tagged items' positions using radio wave phase information.

TYFFON

Series A in 2019
TYFFON is a Tokyo-based developer of immersive mixed reality, virtual reality, and augmented reality entertainment content. The company creates mobile apps such as ZombieBooth and related image transformation tools, and has expanded to immersive experiences that blend 3D animation with social interaction. TYFFON operates Free Roam location-based virtual reality venues under the TYFFONIUM brand, offering guests multi-sensory, hyper-real environments that can be explored freely. Founded in 2011, TYFFON has pursued strategic partnerships and international expansion, including participation in Disney’s accelerator program in 2014 and a collaboration with Disney, as well as opening TYFFONIUM stores in Japan with plans for overseas locations. The company focuses on delivering magical reality experiences across its mobile apps and location-based venues by combining VR and AR technologies with imaginative content.

Cocktail Make

Series A in 2019
Cocktail Make, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in video production services for businesses. Established in 2014, the company has developed and operates a video generation tool known as "RICHKA." This innovative platform enables users to create high-quality video content efficiently, catering to the growing demand for engaging visual media in various industries. By combining technology with creative expertise, Cocktail Make aims to enhance the video production process and help businesses effectively communicate their messages through dynamic visual storytelling.

Yper

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, Yper specializes in package tracking and delivery management solutions. It offers a unique delivery bag system coupled with a smartphone application for last-mile logistics services.

WealthPark

Series A in 2019
WealthPark, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in real estate management services, founded in 1967. The firm has developed a digital asset management platform designed to connect investors with real estate managers, democratizing access to alternative investments. Its services include monitoring real estate portfolios, facilitating communication with property managers, and storing important documents. The platform also features an AI-powered property valuation tool, financial management capabilities, and portfolio tracking, while supporting property management across major cities in Japan and England. WealthPark aims to provide clients with enhanced access to capital sources and unique investment opportunities through its comprehensive mobile application.

Babel

Series A in 2019
Founded in Japan in 2017, Babel is a technology company that specializes in video media provision. It leverages AI and machine learning technologies to create innovative business solutions and offers a cloud-based sales analysis tool.

Richka

Series A in 2019
Richka is a tech company specializing in creative technologies. It offers cloud-based services for mass-producing and enhancing marketing videos and images using AI. The company provides tailored communication solutions, focusing on long-term customer needs.

LegalOn Technologies

Series A in 2019
LegalOn is an AI-driven platform specializing in contract review. It leverages AI, legal content, and team knowledge to identify potential risks, suggest redlines, and structure contract data, thereby enhancing efficiency in legal processes.

LegalForce

Series A in 2019
LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

Telexistence

Series A in 2018
Telexistence is a company focused on advancing robotics technology with a systematic approach aimed at creating scalable solutions. It specializes in the development of online remote control robotics that facilitate the transmission and analysis of visual, auditory, and tactile information. This technology allows users to interact and act in remote environments, thereby enhancing human presence in various contexts. By innovating in the field of robotics, Telexistence aims to provide new and effective ways for individuals to engage with the world remotely, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in robotic applications.

Baseconnect

Series A in 2018
Founded in Kyoto, Japan in 2017, Baseconnect develops and operates BaseconnectList, a corporate sales support database. It offers Musubu, a cloud-based platform utilizing AI to target corporate sales and create company lists for prospective customers, enhancing sales efficiency.

Kasika

Series A in 2018
Kasika leverages data to assist all of our customers in finding properties. Real-time analysis of Internet activity and responses to e-mails, among other things, as well as visualizing customers' genuine demands, enables sales people to provide properties that exactly match at the ideal timing.

ARTham Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
ARTham Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company based in Naka-Ku, Japan, founded in 2018. The company focuses on delivering innovative biological medicines aimed at treating debilitating diseases. Its portfolio includes programs such as art-648, art-ep, art-pde, and art-001, which are designed to address specific medical needs in areas including inflammatory skin diseases, vascular malformations, and immuno-oncology endometriosis. Operating under a virtual research and development model, ARTham Therapeutics collaborates with academic and business partners to drive innovation and create disease-modifying therapies that enhance patient health and quality of life.

FULL KAITEN

Venture Round in 2018
FULL KAITEN Inc. operates a cloud-based inventory optimization platform for the retail, wholesale, and manufacturing sectors. The software predicts future sales, classifies inventory into appropriate, excess, and defective stock, generates reduction lists, and calculates optimal purchase quantities to minimize lost sales from stockouts. By linking diverse customer data, the platform helps improve unit price, turnover rate, and gross margins by coordinating with other products and sales channels. It supports sales growth and inventory reduction through data-driven insights for pricing, procurement, and assortment decisions. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Osaka, with an office in Tokyo.

Zehitomo

Series A in 2018
Zehitomo is a Japanese online marketplace and matching platform that connects clients with local service professionals across categories such as photography and personal training. Founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, the company operates a fee-based platform that enables users to hire professionals and helps local service providers grow their businesses through high-volume bookings.

Cover Corporation

Series A in 2018
COVER Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in augmented reality (AR) compatible virtual live distribution services. The company enables enterprises involved in animation and gaming to create interactive programs featuring 3D characters. In addition to its distribution services, COVER Corporation also manages VTuber offices and develops content to enhance the 2D entertainment landscape. Through its multifaceted approach, the company supports various aspects of the entertainment industry, focusing on innovation and collaboration.

PD Aerospace

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2007, PD Aerospace is a Japanese company specializing in the development and manufacturing of rocket and spacecraft engines. It focuses on creating reusable suborbital spacecraft for space travel and experiments.

Newestage

Series A in 2018
Newestage is the developer of Stager Live, a live-streaming mobile app in Japan.

Noin

Series A in 2018
Noin, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in online content creation and media development, with a focus on the cosmetics industry. The company provides services that address contemporary trends and concerns, producing engaging videos and other content aimed at helping its audience. In addition to content creation, Noin also offers sales account management and social media management services tailored for online businesses, enhancing their digital presence and engagement.

Crowdport

Venture Round in 2018
Crowdport operates “Funds,” a P2P platform, connecting individual investors who wish to manage their assets with companies that wish to borrow operating funds.

PlaceHolder

Series A in 2018
Placeholder, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a digital theme park utilizing virtual reality and augmented reality technologies to create engaging experiences for both children and adults. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of interactive products, including sand party, spray painting, draw your world, paper rikishi, planet portal, little builders, world adventure, number splash, and ar quest. By merging digital technology with real-world environments, Placeholder aims to inspire and excite users through innovative and immersive experiences.

Robot Fund

Series A in 2018
Robot Fund Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing automated software solutions for the asset management industry. The company's primary offering is a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform designed to streamline investment data analysis and customer support for its clients. This platform includes a tool that automates the creation of investment trust reports, reflecting standard prices, converting them to PDF, and facilitating web disclosure. By leveraging this technology, clients can significantly reduce manual effort required for compliance and disclosure processes.

Crowd Realty

Series A in 2018
Crowd Realty, Inc. operates a crowdfunding platform focused on real estate assets and loans secured by real estate in Japan and internationally. Established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, the company facilitates stable, medium to long-term funding solutions for commercial real estate and urban development projects, including the renovation and revitalization of underutilized properties. Through its online marketplace, Crowd Realty enables both domestic and foreign investors to engage in real estate investment opportunities, allowing individuals to contribute smaller amounts of capital towards various projects. The platform aims to provide a unique investment environment, adapting to the evolving needs of businesses and investors in the real estate sector.

HRBrain

Series A in 2017
HRBrain, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in providing cloud-based human resource evaluation services. It operates an online platform designed to streamline the management and assessment of employee goals, offering centralized management of human resource data, personal evaluations, and organizational structure analysis. The platform enables businesses to visualize and analyze accumulated evaluation data, facilitating effective personnel evaluation and management of interview logs and target sheets. By leveraging its technology, HRBrain assists companies and HR professionals in developing strategic management measures to enhance workforce performance.

EdiGENE Japan

Series A in 2017
EdiGENE Japan, now known as Modalis Therapeutics Corporation, is an emerging biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2016, it specializes in the research and development of innovative therapeutics aimed at addressing serious genetic disorders. The company utilizes its proprietary CRISPR-GNDM technology, which allows for locus-specific modulation of gene expression and histone modification without the necessity for double-stranded DNA cleavage or traditional gene editing techniques. Modalis Therapeutics has established a solid intellectual property foundation, including licenses from the University of Tokyo, to support its focus on developing treatments for orphan genetic diseases and other unmet medical needs.

Joyz

Series A in 2017
Joyz Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a cloud application aimed at helping English learners improve their pronunciation and grammar. The application caters to various educational needs, offering support for English conversations tailored to specific situations and providing reference materials aligned with certified textbooks used in compulsory education. Joyz's commitment to enhancing language skills is evident in its user-focused approach, accommodating different learning requirements through accessible technology. The company maintains contact with users via phone and also has a physical location for direct interactions.

Xenodata lab

Series A in 2017
Xenodata Lab, Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven data analysis. The company develops a platform that transforms unstructured data from financial reports into structured, table-format data, enhancing accuracy and accessibility for users. By focusing on economic forecasts and financial document analysis, Xenodata Lab enables businesses to effectively interpret and utilize information following financial results announcements. The company aims to advance the financial industry through innovative technology and the efficient processing of data, emphasizing the potential of AI to enhance human decision-making in this sector.

Updater

Series A in 2017
Updater is a sustainability platform focused on renewable energy and environmental measures. The company provides a range of services, including energy retail for both corporate and individual consumers, aimed at simplifying renewable energy production. Updater also engages in the construction and sale of renewable energy power plants, along with community development projects. Additionally, the company invests in research and development to enhance its offerings, ensuring that clients can access and utilize renewable energy solutions effectively and conveniently. Through its various initiatives, Updater seeks to promote sustainability and address social issues related to energy consumption and environmental impact.

EdiGENE Japan

Venture Round in 2017
EdiGENE Japan, now known as Modalis Therapeutics Corporation, is an emerging biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2016, it specializes in the research and development of innovative therapeutics aimed at addressing serious genetic disorders. The company utilizes its proprietary CRISPR-GNDM technology, which allows for locus-specific modulation of gene expression and histone modification without the necessity for double-stranded DNA cleavage or traditional gene editing techniques. Modalis Therapeutics has established a solid intellectual property foundation, including licenses from the University of Tokyo, to support its focus on developing treatments for orphan genetic diseases and other unmet medical needs.

Cloud Ace

Series A in 2017
Cloud Ace is a Google Cloud Platform consulting and support provider, and a Google Cloud Premier Partner. The company offers end-to-end services for GCP adoption, including migration planning, implementation, and ongoing operation, as well as integration of individual services, application development, and access to machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities integrated with existing business systems.

PR Table

Series A in 2017
PR Table Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in corporate storytelling through its mobile application. The company offers a public relations platform that enables clients to create, accumulate, and utilize narratives for marketing and advertising purposes. This platform helps corporate clients effectively communicate their stories, focusing on aspects such as recruitment and the sharing of foundational episodes. By streamlining the storytelling process, PR Table aims to enhance how organizations convey their messages and engage with their audiences.

WAmazing

Venture Round in 2017
WAmazing is a Tokyo-based travel technology company that serves foreign visitors to Japan by combining mobile connectivity, content, and booking services. The company provides free SIM cards to allow travelers to register before arrival and offers an app with up to 500MB of complimentary internet access, reducing barriers created by Japanese signup pages. It also operates an online travel booking platform with a multilingual tourist guide, delivering reservations information and tourism content through smartphones. WAmazing supports local governments and tourism associations with tourism consulting and inbound marketing services for domestic partners, helping them reach inbound visitors. Founded in 2016, WAmazing integrates mobility, information, and reservations to simplify travel in Japan.

RT Corporation

Series A in 2017
RT Corporation is a Japanese company based in Chiyoda-ku, established in 2005, that focuses on the development and sale of robots and their components. The company offers a diverse range of products, including army-type robots and micro mouse robots, such as the CRANE-X7 and RIC90, as well as various service robots tailored to meet both domestic and international needs. In addition to manufacturing, RT Corporation provides services in robot development, hardware and software development, and contract manufacturing. With the growing demand for robotics fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence, RT Corporation aims to innovate and expand its offerings in the service robot sector.

Triple W Japan

Series A in 2017
Triple W develops DFree, a wearable device using ultrasonic sensors to track bladder movements. It notifies users and caregivers of impending urination needs, benefiting elderly and disabled individuals with incontinence. DFree is marketed in Asia and Europe, used in over 500 senior care facilities, and supported by offices in Japan, France, and the US.

Sider

Series A in 2017
Sider is a developer and provider of code review tool intended to analyze and identify non-standard codes, security flaws, and bugs.The company's product helps engineering teams maximize productivity by automatically analyzing every pull request against custom per-project rulesets, as well as general best practices, enabling users to improve productivity while reducing the total time spent on product development.

AI Samurai

Series A in 2017
AI Samurai Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on the development and sale of artificial intelligence technology. The company specializes in creating a patent examination platform that utilizes AI to evaluate patentability and conduct comprehensive patent searches. This platform supports clients in analyzing patent documents, thereby facilitating research and development efforts. In addition to its core offerings, AI Samurai also engages in patent research and technical investigation, providing valuable insights and services to enhance innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. The company also maintains a branch office in Osaka, expanding its reach within Japan.

Aptpod

Series A in 2017
Aptpod Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development and sales of M2M/IoT software and hardware solutions. Established in 2006, Aptpod focuses on optimizing data gathering, transmission, and visualization across various industries. Its core offerings include intdash, a bidirectional data transmission platform designed for high-frequency streaming, and visual M2M, a web application that automatically visualizes real-time sensor data in the cloud. The company aims to enhance industrial processes, research and development, and everyday life by facilitating real-time data processing and analysis through connected devices. Aptpod's technology enables professionals to monitor and control data collection, supporting applications in automotive, robotics, and industrial machinery sectors.

Trillium Secure

Series A in 2017
Trillium Secure specializes in offering cybersecurity solutions tailored for connected vehicles. With a focus on protecting in-vehicle systems from potential cyber threats, Trillium ensures the safety and security of both the vehicle and its passengers. By leveraging advanced technology, Trillium aims to provide a reliable and robust defense against cybersecurity risks in the automotive industry.

Omnis

Series A in 2017
OMNIS.INC, established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, develops mobile applications for both iPhone and Android platforms. The company's flagship product, SUSTINA, is a fashion rental service that caters to the retail sector, including clothing, accessories, and various goods. By leveraging technology, OMNIS aims to enhance the customer experience in the fashion industry while addressing inefficiencies associated with traditional fashion models. The application provides users with innovative solutions across various aspects of planning, production, sales, and overall consumer experience.

Enechange

Series A in 2017
Enechange Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company that specializes in providing an electricity plan comparison website, helping consumers select their electricity providers. Established in April 2015, the company offers online switching services for energy and gas. Enechange also operates various cloud-based platforms aimed at supporting electricity and gas retailers, including the Energy Marketing Acceleration Platform (EMAP) for marketing and customer acquisition, and the Smart-Meter Analytics Platform (SMAP) for profitability analysis and demand response services. Additionally, the company employs artificial intelligence technologies to enhance deregulation efforts in the energy sector, facilitating optimized energy usage and smoother transitions for consumers switching providers. Through its innovative solutions, Enechange plays a critical role in promoting energy efficiency and consumer choice in Japan's liberalized electricity market.

BizReach

Series A in 2016
BizReach is a leading online career networking service in Japan, transforming the executive recruitment landscape by allowing career-oriented professionals to connect directly with employers and recruiters. Often likened to "LinkedIn of Japan," BizReach enables over half a million executives to explore career opportunities through a secure platform where they can share their resume information exclusively with talent-seeking organizations. This service has disrupted traditional executive search methods by functioning as a cloud-based talent sourcing platform. Complementing BizReach, CareerTrek focuses on connecting young professionals in their 20s and early 30s with potential employers, leveraging a recommendation engine to enhance job matching. Additionally, Stanby serves as a comprehensive job search engine that aggregates postings from numerous job sites, allowing users to access over 4 million job listings in one search. Stanby also offers a free cloud-based applicant tracking system for employers, streamlining job posting and candidate management processes. Together, these platforms aim to modernize and enhance recruitment practices in Japan's HR services industry.

Space Market

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2014, Space Market operates an online platform facilitating on-demand rental of idle spaces in Japan and overseas. Its platform, spacemarket app, enables users to search and reserve spaces for various purposes such as events, offices, pop-up stores, and storage.

Novars

Series A in 2016
Novars is an electronic company based in Japan, established on April 24, 2015. The company specializes in the development and sales of MaBeee, a battery type Internet of Things product. Novars focuses on creating connected batteries that facilitate digital transformation across various industries. These batteries can be integrated into dry cell-powered devices, allowing for wireless communication and connectivity through cloud infrastructure. This innovation enables clients to remotely control their products using mobile devices via Bluetooth, enhancing functionality and user experience.

Spectee

Series A in 2016
Spectee operates an online news platform that curates and publishes real-time social media user-generated video content. Utilizing proprietary AI technology, Spectee accelerates news analysis and delivery, focusing on significant events like natural disasters. It collaborates with other companies to enhance its service and licenses content for broadcasters.
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