Nippon Venture Capital

Nippon Venture Capital (NVCC), established in 1996 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the largest independent venture capital firms in the country. It serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone. NVCC specializes in providing comprehensive venture capital services and collaborates with prominent Japanese business leaders and companies to foster and support innovative startups. The firm focuses its investments on various sectors, including communications, software, systems, devices, life sciences, and environmental technologies, with the aim of nurturing new ventures and driving technological advancement.

Anzai Hiroaki

Venture Capitalist

Kakiuchi Shingo

General Manager

Past deals in Tokyo

ORIGINAL LIFE

Series B in 2024
Original Life, Inc. is a wedding media technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2015. The company specializes in providing a range of services related to weddings, leveraging consumer insights and technology to enhance the industry. Through its innovative approach, Original Life aims to contribute to the evolution of wedding-related services, making them more accessible and engaging for consumers.

Utill

Series A in 2021
Utill, founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a company that specializes in web design and application development. It provides a range of services including production business, which encompasses LP production, HP/site creation, graphic design, web service development, and system development. Additionally, Utill offers in-house services such as "Web Secretary" for web production consultation, "Video Secretary" for video production consultation, and "System Secretary" for system development consultation. These services are designed to help businesses effectively promote their digital transformation (DX) initiatives.

MFS

Venture Round in 2021
MFS, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in consumer lending services, primarily focusing on online mortgage offerings. Established in 2009, MFS simplifies the mortgage process by eliminating the need for customers to search for, apply for, or negotiate with traditional financial institutions. The company has garnered significant media attention and has been featured in prominent outlets such as NHK, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and Yomiuri Shimbun, highlighting its innovative approach to the mortgage industry in Japan.

Nyle

Venture Round in 2021
Nyle Inc. is a web consulting company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in web solutions and internet media services. Founded in 2007, the company offers various platforms, including Appliv, which helps users discover smartphone applications, and Appliv Games. Nyle Inc. was previously known as Volare Inc. before rebranding in September 2007.

Nyle

Debt Financing in 2021
Nyle Inc. is a web consulting company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in web solutions and internet media services. Founded in 2007, the company offers various platforms, including Appliv, which helps users discover smartphone applications, and Appliv Games. Nyle Inc. was previously known as Volare Inc. before rebranding in September 2007.

Ai Robotics

Series D in 2020
Ai Robotics is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that develops AI-powered solutions across digital marketing, e-commerce support, and consumer products. It offers AI-driven advertising operation optimization, including automation, algorithm bidding, and auto-tuning to enhance campaign performance. It provides e-commerce services from product and brand planning to customer acquisition and CRM using AI data marketing to boost profitability, and designs and markets skincare products and beauty appliances using in-house AI technology.

unilabo

Series B in 2020
Unilabo, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a business-to-business ordering platform designed to enhance supplier discovery. Founded in 2012, Unilabo provides a comprehensive search service that features detailed characteristics, achievements, and service information of suppliers, subcontractors, and outsourcing companies that are often overlooked in traditional search methods. The platform allows users to compare service offerings and pricing across various fields, including IT, sales and marketing, general affairs, and international expansion. By streamlining the supplier selection process, Unilabo aims to facilitate better business collaborations and informed decision-making for its users.

THECOO

Series A in 2020
THECOO offers influencer planning tools for enterprise marketers under its iCON Suite brand. It connects YouTubers with companies via iCon CAST, provides influence marketing platform RIPPLY, and operates fan community app fanicon. Founded in 2014, THECOO is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Yukai Engineering

Series A in 2020
Yukai Engineering Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in developing innovative communication robots aimed at enhancing everyday life experiences. The company's diverse product lineup includes BOCCO, a family robot that facilitates communication between loved ones, and Qoobo, a robotic pillow designed to provide comfort through a lifelike tail that responds to user interaction. Other notable products include Necomimi, a brainwave-powered headband with moving cat ears, and various physical computing toolkits for iPhone and iPad devices. Yukai Engineering's creations not only promote joyful interactions but also integrate seamlessly with home energy management systems, making them practical for modern lifestyles. The firm is dedicated to making everyday moments more meaningful and accessible, particularly for families and working parents.

Mamasan&Company

Venture Round in 2020
Mamasan & Company Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing research and consulting services focused on process visualization and optimization. The company operates in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, connecting remote workers with businesses to streamline operations and reduce costs. Mamasan & Company offers a range of services, including payroll accounting, labor management, general office tasks, and recruitment. Its platform facilitates the engagement of skilled remote workers, enabling clients to meet their back-office needs without the necessity of in-office presence.

Magic Moment

Seed Round in 2019
Magic Moment Inc. is a Tokyo-based consulting and software company founded in 2017, specializing in Revenue Operations and knowledge solutions for sales. The company offers a comprehensive range of consulting services, focusing on customer acquisition and success while integrating business processes with technology and data. Magic Moment also provides a cloud-based platform that visualizes key business indicators, such as sales processes and customer engagement, to help organizations identify issues and make informed decisions. Through its insight board data processing and integration services, the company enables businesses to optimize their operations and enhance decision-making capabilities.

WizWe

Venture Round in 2019
WizWe Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. It specializes in the planning, development, and management of a platform aimed at enhancing learning habits through technological support in language education. The company offers an online learning platform that provides innovative training programs and linguistic tools for multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and Chinese. By utilizing effective mechanisms, WizWe facilitates users' language acquisition and aims to improve their overall learning experience.

SmartScan

Series A in 2019
SmartScan, Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in medical diagnostic imaging. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, it offers magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan services aimed at enhancing patient accessibility to medical screenings. In addition to its primary imaging services, SmartScan also provides management and consulting services for medical facilities. The company's mission focuses on creating a user-friendly image screening environment, ensuring that preventive healthcare measures are easily accessible to the public.

Spider Labs

Series A in 2019
Spider Labs, Ltd. is a cyber security company specializing in the detection and prevention of online advertising fraud. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company has developed an automated, AI-driven software solution known as Spider AF. This tool enables ad tech businesses, advertisers, and ad agencies to identify, block, and manage fraudulent clicks and conversions across their digital advertising campaigns. By offering centralized fraud management and advanced automation, Spider AF provides advertisers with enhanced transparency, allowing them to track ad placements, recognize fraudulent activities, and analyze reliable, fraud-free data.

Talent and Assessment

Venture Round in 2019
Talent and Assessment Inc. is a Tokyo-based company, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing an AI-driven recruitment platform known as SHaiN. This innovative application provides artificial intelligence-based interviewing services that allow candidates to participate in interviews anytime and anywhere using their smartphones. The platform utilizes unique strategic hiring methods to analyze candidates’ qualifications and offers diagnostic reports on their performance. By engaging applicants interactively, the AI assesses their responses and provides clients with detailed evaluations, which enhance recruitment efficiency and streamline the hiring process. Talent and Assessment’s focus on cutting-edge HR technology positions it as a leader in the talent acquisition sector.

Veritas In Silico

Venture Round in 2019
Veritas In Silico Inc. is a Tokyo-based biotechnology company established in 2016, specializing in drug discovery focused on medium and small molecules. The company employs its proprietary ibVIS platform, which integrates informatics and experimental biology, to develop mRNA-targeted small molecule and antisense oligonucleotide drugs. By targeting messenger RNA, Veritas In Silico aims to create effective treatments for diseases that currently have limited therapeutic options, leveraging the potential of mRNA as a drug target to advance the field of drug discovery.

Planet Nine

Venture Round in 2019
Planet Nine Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, specializes in researching and developing advanced agriculture application technologies and automated cultivation systems. The company offers services including planning, management, and development for internet-based agricultural businesses, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability within the industry.

Mamasan&Company

Venture Round in 2018
Mamasan & Company Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing research and consulting services focused on process visualization and optimization. The company operates in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, connecting remote workers with businesses to streamline operations and reduce costs. Mamasan & Company offers a range of services, including payroll accounting, labor management, general office tasks, and recruitment. Its platform facilitates the engagement of skilled remote workers, enabling clients to meet their back-office needs without the necessity of in-office presence.

MILIZE

Corporate Round in 2018
MILIZE develops a cloud-based web platform integrating financial engineering with AI research, development, and operations. Its products include AI-driven forecasting tools for sales, investments, and life planning, along with risk management support.

Globee

Venture Round in 2018
Globee Inc. is an education technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2014. It specializes in the development and operation of online English learning tools and platforms, focusing on artificial intelligence-driven educational materials. The company offers a mobile application and web-based services under the brand name abceed, providing innovative English language learning solutions. Additionally, Globee operates the AI English school ABCEED ENGLISH, further enhancing its commitment to advancing English education through technology.

Logbar

Venture Round in 2018
Logbar Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2013, specializing in the development of innovative communication devices and wearable technology. Its flagship products include Ring ZERO, a gesture-controlled device that enables users to interact with smartphones, tablets, and various electronics through hand gestures, and iLi, recognized as the world's first wearable translator designed for travelers. iLi functions independently without requiring an internet connection, facilitating seamless communication across language barriers. Logbar aims to enhance the ease of communication through its advanced technology, offering solutions that transform gestures into digital actions, allowing users to send texts, control home appliances, and manage other tasks efficiently. Based in Tokyo, Logbar is focused on creating new opportunities for interaction and connectivity.

Note

Series D in 2018
Note, Inc., formerly known as Piece of Cake, Inc., is a Japanese company founded in 2011 and based in Minato. It operates an online platform designed to help content creators publish various types of media, including text, images, and audio, over the internet. The platform facilitates updates for users, enabling them to stay informed with daily information while fostering a comfortable environment for both creators and readers to share and receive content pleasantly.

Gojo & Company

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2014, Gojo & Company is a Tokyo-based holding company that enables financial inclusion for underserved communities worldwide. It invests in and partners with microfinance institutions across Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Africa, aiming to provide access to financial services regardless of one's background.

THECOO

Venture Round in 2018
THECOO offers influencer planning tools for enterprise marketers under its iCON Suite brand. It connects YouTubers with companies via iCon CAST, provides influence marketing platform RIPPLY, and operates fan community app fanicon. Founded in 2014, THECOO is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Local Works

Venture Round in 2018
Local Works Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that operates a housing renovation and store interior construction price comparison platform. This platform serves as a construction rate comparison tool, allowing users to search for and evaluate various remodeling companies based on rates, quality, and reliability. By providing comprehensive information on construction costs and contractor dependability, Local Works enables clients to easily identify suitable and trustworthy contractors for their renovation projects.

Kotozna

Venture Round in 2018
Kotozna, Inc. is an innovative IT service company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing mobile applications that provide real-time multilingual translation services, addressing the social challenge of language barriers. Its flagship product, Kotozna Chat, allows users to communicate across various messaging platforms with instantaneous translation, facilitating seamless interaction for international travelers and local businesses. Additionally, Kotozna offers Kotozna Camera, which translates Japanese content, such as restaurant menus, through QR code scanning. By leveraging advanced technologies like AI and machine translation, Kotozna aims to enhance communication for enterprises and enable them to effectively engage with customers in a global market.

Perseus Proteomics

Venture Round in 2018
Perseus Proteomics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on drug discovery. Established in 2001, it specializes in antibody discovery, engineering, and research support activities. The company engages in target discovery and functional protein expression, offering services such as mouse hybridoma sequencing, recombinant protein production, and contract research for antibodies. Additionally, Perseus Proteomics develops, manufactures, and supplies a range of antibody products. By leveraging advanced antibody technology, the company aims to create innovative medicines that address the needs of patients worldwide seeking improved medical care.

A. I. Viewlife

Seed Round in 2018
A. I. Viewlife Co. Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of nursing robots designed to prevent personal information leakage and ensure privacy protection. The company aims to become a leader in health solutions by leveraging deep data analysis and research derived from its robotic technology. A. I. Viewlife is committed to providing valuable Big Data collected from its robots to specialized research institutions, including university hospitals, as well as to individuals and families. This approach underscores the company's dedication to advancing healthcare through innovative technology while safeguarding user privacy.

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.

Cyfuse Biomedical

Venture Round in 2017
Cyfuse Biomedical specializes in developing tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products for global research institutions. It offers a robotic 3D BioFabrication system, producing various tissue grafts for therapeutic use, drug development, and research purposes. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Gojo & Company

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Gojo & Company is a Tokyo-based holding company that enables financial inclusion for underserved communities worldwide. It invests in and partners with microfinance institutions across Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Africa, aiming to provide access to financial services regardless of one's background.

Unifinity

Venture Round in 2017
Unifinity Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing a no-code platform for mobile application creation aimed at businesses. Established in 2006 and formerly known as Cresco Communications, the company rebranded in 2014. Unifinity's flagship product, Unifinity Wizard, enables users to generate fully functional application prototypes within ten minutes, requiring no coding skills. This platform allows organizations to customize applications to meet their specific needs and is complemented by Unifinity Studio, a comprehensive low-code development tool. By facilitating in-house application development through a variety of templates, Unifinity significantly reduces both the time and cost associated with the app development process, empowering non-engineers to participate in creating effective business solutions.

Veritas In Silico

Venture Round in 2017
Veritas In Silico Inc. is a Tokyo-based biotechnology company established in 2016, specializing in drug discovery focused on medium and small molecules. The company employs its proprietary ibVIS platform, which integrates informatics and experimental biology, to develop mRNA-targeted small molecule and antisense oligonucleotide drugs. By targeting messenger RNA, Veritas In Silico aims to create effective treatments for diseases that currently have limited therapeutic options, leveraging the potential of mRNA as a drug target to advance the field of drug discovery.

Supreme System

Venture Round in 2017
Supreme System Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2000 that specializes in IT consulting and software development services. The company focuses on the planning, development, and sales of database marketing software, as well as providing IT installation support services. Supreme System is dedicated to helping clients enhance their marketing strategies through innovative software solutions.

Ficha

Venture Round in 2017
Ficha Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and selling image recognition software tailored for car cameras. The company's primary offerings include object detection software for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS). These systems use in-vehicle cameras to monitor driving conditions, aiming to prevent dangerous driving behaviors and accidents. Ficha leverages its expertise in computer vision and machine learning to provide efficient image recognition solutions for automotive applications.

Amazia

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2009, Amazia is a global manga platform that operates and manages manga applications worldwide. It offers Manga BANG!, a service providing a wide range of manga titles for users, and Manga Epic!, allowing manga artists to showcase their work.

Kataribe

Venture Round in 2016
Kataribe Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in search engine operations and content marketing services. The company focuses on smartphone marketing, offering solutions to improve both the quality and volume of content. Kataribe's platform supports owned media and content marketing by providing a content management system for building owned media. Additionally, it produces videos that promote products to consumers through smartphone marketing professionals and offers production services for affordable, high-quality smartphone-compatible websites. The company also provides consultancy and local support for public relations campaigns through influencers.

SpeakBUDDY

Venture Round in 2016
SpeakBUDDY is a Tokyo-based developer of an English learning platform that offers a mobile and web app for individuals, corporates, and schools. Its core product combines an AI-powered English learning app with pronunciation checking and scenario-based content, alongside an online coaching service named SpartaBUDDY. The subscription-based platform provides curriculum creation tools and personalized practice to improve speaking and comprehension. Established in 2013, the company focuses on scalable language training that blends self-guided app use with professional coaching.

EdiGENE Japan

Seed Round in 2016
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.

BOLSTER Japan

Seed Round in 2016
BOLSTER Japan is an internet service provider based in Tokyo, established in 2016. The company focuses on supporting businesses and individuals by addressing various social issues through its range of services. BOLSTER offers website production, system development support, and engineer dispatching, alongside digital marketing assistance and application development. Additionally, the firm specializes in creating e-commerce sites, providing comprehensive online support to companies and organizations.

Local Works

Venture Round in 2016
Local Works Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that operates a housing renovation and store interior construction price comparison platform. This platform serves as a construction rate comparison tool, allowing users to search for and evaluate various remodeling companies based on rates, quality, and reliability. By providing comprehensive information on construction costs and contractor dependability, Local Works enables clients to easily identify suitable and trustworthy contractors for their renovation projects.

Cacco

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2011, Cacco specializes in providing data science-based software solutions and support services to businesses primarily in Japan. The company offers fraud detection algorithms, payment consulting services, and data science solutions designed to enhance business decision-making processes.

Ficha

Venture Round in 2016
Ficha Inc., founded in 2005 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and selling image recognition software tailored for car cameras. The company's primary offerings include object detection software for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS). These systems use in-vehicle cameras to monitor driving conditions, aiming to prevent dangerous driving behaviors and accidents. Ficha leverages its expertise in computer vision and machine learning to provide efficient image recognition solutions for automotive applications.

Ricksoft

Venture Round in 2015
Ricksoft is a Tokyo-based software company that provides system integration, cloud services, and software development for enterprise customers in Japan. It offers systems integration design, construction, customization, migration, and operation support, along with tool training. The company develops and markets project management software, including WBS Gantt-Chart for Jira, and offers usability enhancements and digital transformation tools such as Alfresco connectors. Ricksoft also provides software design, development, distribution, configuration, plugin development, and performance tuning services, information system consulting, and on-site demonstrations and training. It sells licenses for its products and services. Founded in 2005, Ricksoft focuses on helping organizations visualize and manage project progress, control issues, and optimize deployment through its add-ons and consulting services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

THECOO

Venture Round in 2015
THECOO offers influencer planning tools for enterprise marketers under its iCON Suite brand. It connects YouTubers with companies via iCon CAST, provides influence marketing platform RIPPLY, and operates fan community app fanicon. Founded in 2014, THECOO is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Brains Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Brains Technology, Inc. is a Tokyo-based enterprise AI software company founded in 2008. It provides data processing, retrieval, and analysis services and offers in-house AI software that enables operational acceleration and digital transformation. Its products include Impulse, an anomaly detection solution, and Neuron Enterprise Search, an internal data search engine that promotes data utilization across an organization's operations. The company serves industries such as manufacturing, information and communications, and construction, and operates in a single enterprise segment.

Amazia

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2009, Amazia is a global manga platform that operates and manages manga applications worldwide. It offers Manga BANG!, a service providing a wide range of manga titles for users, and Manga Epic!, allowing manga artists to showcase their work.

Telenoid Healthcare

Seed Round in 2015
Telenoid Healthcare Company Ltd. is a Tokyo-based firm founded in 2015, specializing in innovative solutions for elderly individuals with dementia. The company has developed Terenoid, an app designed to enhance communication between dementia patients and their caregivers through a remote-controlled device equipped with a camera and microphone. Additionally, Telenoid offers the Chatter Box, a consulting service that provides nursing care leaders with a knowledge database to facilitate conversations and improve care practices. This service aids junior staff by allowing them to input and access personality data about seniors, thus fostering a better understanding of their perspectives. Telenoid’s commitment to enhancing the quality of care for the elderly is reflected in its multifaceted approach, which includes applications for research and training in nursing homes.

LiB

Venture Round in 2015
LiB is a Tokyo-based company offering a membership-driven outplacement service tailored for women eager to continue their professional journey. Its platform facilitates job searches and career growth opportunities, empowering women to succeed in their chosen careers.

EST Corporation

Venture Round in 2015
EST Corporation, founded in 2007 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing medical treatment and healthcare services. The company focuses on electronic health services designed for medical associations and institutions. EST Corporation offers solutions that facilitate data creation and the computerization of life function evaluations, particularly targeting elderly care and secondary prevention. Their services include a medical appointment management system, which assists clients in efficiently managing healthcare appointments and improving patient care.

Cyfuse Biomedical

Venture Round in 2015
Cyfuse Biomedical specializes in developing tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products for global research institutions. It offers a robotic 3D BioFabrication system, producing various tissue grafts for therapeutic use, drug development, and research purposes. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Leading Mark

Series A in 2015
Leading Mark Inc. is an employment agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in human resources services. The company is focused on streamlining the recruitment process through its online platform, which aggregates job listings tailored to users' interests. This approach aims to enhance the job-seeking experience by prioritizing the needs of applicants, in contrast to larger, traditional agencies that may focus more on the hiring companies. Additionally, Leading Mark is expanding its operations to include mid-career and international hiring, with a dedicated team in China working to connect top Japanese-speaking Chinese students with domestic employers. By emphasizing a user-centric model, Leading Mark seeks to alleviate the frustrations often faced by job seekers, ensuring they receive the information and opportunities they need to advance their careers.

Grooves

Venture Round in 2014
Grooves is a Tokyo-based provider of a social recruiting platform that develops and operates software to connect engineers, candidates, recruiters, and agencies, aiming to streamline the recruitment process. The platform serves Japan and the Asia-Pacific region and has supported thousands of corporate customers since 2004.

Innova

Series A in 2014
Innova, Inc. is a Tokyo-based agency specializing in content marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) services. Established in 2011, the company has developed a strong reputation for assisting businesses in enhancing their marketing strategies through effective management of owned media websites. Innova focuses on producing SEO-optimized content and articles, enabling clients to effectively reach and engage consumers. The agency serves a diverse client base, which includes prominent Japanese firms such as Yahoo Japan, Rakuten, Sony, DeNA, Opt, and Septeni Holdings, demonstrating its capability to cater to the needs of major industry players.

3rdKind

Venture Round in 2014
3rdKind Inc. is a Tokyo-based smartphone game publisher established in 2011. The company specializes in assisting overseas game developers with marketing, localization, and cultural adaptation to effectively penetrate the Japanese market. Its services encompass a range of support functions, including publicity, sales forecasting, and promotional activities, ensuring that games are tailored and marketed appropriately for local audiences. 3rdKind collaborates with partners such as the mobile operator KDDI to distribute games across major Japanese app stores, including App Store and Google Play. By providing comprehensive digital marketing services, 3rdKind aims to facilitate the successful launch and distribution of mobile gaming applications, helping clients expand their business in Japan.

Regimmune

Series D in 2014
REGiMMUNE Corporation is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in the discovery and development of immune-regulatory therapeutics aimed at treating severe diseases and disorders related to the immune system. Utilizing its proprietary reVax technology, REGiMMUNE targets immune tolerance by inducing regulatory T cells, which can address a variety of conditions such as Graft versus Host Disease, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. The company has one clinical-stage compound, RGI-2001, currently in a Phase I/II trial for GvHD associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and a second product, RGI-3001, in preclinical development for type 1 diabetes. With a pipeline that includes several promising compounds, REGiMMUNE aims to provide innovative treatments that minimize the side effects commonly associated with traditional immunosuppressants.

Showcase Gig

Series A in 2014
Showcase Gig Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in omni-channel marketing services through its innovative mobile wallet solution, O:der. The company develops a mobile platform that focuses on the planning and development of digital services tailored for small-sized retailers. Its offerings include smartphone applications designed for next-generation IoT stores, alongside a customer relationship management suite that facilitates enhanced consumer engagement. By enabling retailers to accept credit card payments via a mobile wallet before product pickup, Showcase Gig enhances the shopping experience, allowing for a seamless integration of technology in retail environments.

Innova

Venture Round in 2013
Innova, Inc. is a Tokyo-based agency specializing in content marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) services. Established in 2011, the company has developed a strong reputation for assisting businesses in enhancing their marketing strategies through effective management of owned media websites. Innova focuses on producing SEO-optimized content and articles, enabling clients to effectively reach and engage consumers. The agency serves a diverse client base, which includes prominent Japanese firms such as Yahoo Japan, Rakuten, Sony, DeNA, Opt, and Septeni Holdings, demonstrating its capability to cater to the needs of major industry players.

SMARTInsight

Series A in 2013
SMART Insight Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, specializes in developing and providing big data analysis software. The company has created a cloud version of its visualization software, SMART/InSight Cloud, which integrates data from various sources into comprehensible visual formats. This software is primarily utilized in the manufacturing sector but is now being tailored for a broader range of industries. By leveraging Amazon CloudSearch, SMART/InSight Cloud enables flexible cross-sectional searches and effective data visualization. Its cloud-based application features a usage-based billing model, allowing users to customize their systems according to their data volume needs while maintaining cost efficiency.

Ipoca

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2007, Ipoca develops a digital platform that connects users with local retail stores, fostering economic revitalization and mobility.

Nyle

Series A in 2013
Nyle Inc. is a web consulting company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in web solutions and internet media services. Founded in 2007, the company offers various platforms, including Appliv, which helps users discover smartphone applications, and Appliv Games. Nyle Inc. was previously known as Volare Inc. before rebranding in September 2007.

Yaraku

Venture Round in 2013
Yaraku is an online platform that enables users to translate documents of multiple languages. It was launched in August 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Cyfuse Biomedical

Series A in 2013
Cyfuse Biomedical specializes in developing tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products for global research institutions. It offers a robotic 3D BioFabrication system, producing various tissue grafts for therapeutic use, drug development, and research purposes. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

TableCheck

Venture Round in 2012
TableCheck Inc, founded in 2011 and based in Chuo-ku, Japan, develops a mobile application that offers restaurant information and booking options. The company's software includes table management and customer relationship management features, enhancing guest engagement, reservations, and table utilization for restaurants worldwide. TableCheck analyzes restaurant data to create vibrant dining experiences and provides tools that enable seamless customer interactions from the moment of reservation.

Grooves

Seed Round in 2012
Grooves is a Tokyo-based provider of a social recruiting platform that develops and operates software to connect engineers, candidates, recruiters, and agencies, aiming to streamline the recruitment process. The platform serves Japan and the Asia-Pacific region and has supported thousands of corporate customers since 2004.

Refinverse

Venture Round in 2011
Refinverse is a Japan-based material recycling company focused on turning waste into recovered plastics and chemical materials. It extracts synthetic resin from used carpet tiles using its advanced processing technology, achieving a high recycling rate and aiming for full recovery in the future. Based in Tokyo and operating primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan area, Refinverse runs two segments: Materials Business, which accepts disposal of used carpet tiles and manufactures recycled resin for applications such as automobile airbags; and Resource Business, which handles intermediate processing and recycling of industrial waste, including scraps and used fishing nets. Founded in 2003, the company concentrates on refining and recycling chemical materials from various wastes.

Eliiy Power

Private Equity Round in 2011
ELIIY Power Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2006 that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of lithium-ion batteries and electricity storage systems. The company offers a range of products, including large-sized lithium-ion batteries, hybrid electricity storage systems, custom-built storage solutions, and motorcycle start batteries. ELIIY Power focuses on creating energy-efficient products that prioritize safety, ensuring that their batteries do not pose fire or smoke hazards, even under extreme conditions such as puncturing, crushing, or overcharging. By promoting the use of large lithium-ion batteries, the company aims to contribute to more efficient energy usage worldwide.

Bplats

Series B in 2009
Bplats, Inc. is a privately held company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2006. The company specializes in cloud and Software as a Service (SaaS) distribution and billing solutions, aiming to enhance the adoption of these technologies across Japan. Bplats operates through three nationwide distribution channels and also assists North American and European SaaS companies in entering the Japanese and Chinese markets. The founding team of Bplats originated from Mitsui Co. Ltd. and built upon the foundation of License Online, which is now owned by Softbank BB. Bplats offers a range of services that support essential business functions, including sales, contract management, billing, and channel management, thereby facilitating a smoother integration of cloud solutions for its clients.

Bplats

Series A in 2008
Bplats, Inc. is a privately held company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2006. The company specializes in cloud and Software as a Service (SaaS) distribution and billing solutions, aiming to enhance the adoption of these technologies across Japan. Bplats operates through three nationwide distribution channels and also assists North American and European SaaS companies in entering the Japanese and Chinese markets. The founding team of Bplats originated from Mitsui Co. Ltd. and built upon the foundation of License Online, which is now owned by Softbank BB. Bplats offers a range of services that support essential business functions, including sales, contract management, billing, and channel management, thereby facilitating a smoother integration of cloud solutions for its clients.

CellSeed

Venture Round in 2005
CellSeed specializes in regenerative medicine, developing products primarily for Japan and Europe. Its portfolio includes epithelial cell sheets for corneal and esophageal regeneration, cardiac patches for heart diseases, periodontal tissue regeneration, and cartilage sheets for treating osteoarthritis.
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