NTT DOCOMO

NTT DOCOMO, Inc. is a prominent telecommunications company based in Tokyo, Japan, providing a wide range of mobile services both domestically and internationally. The company operates through three main segments: Telecommunications Business, Smart Life Business, and Other Businesses. Its offerings include various mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, as well as services like LTE, VoLTE voice calls, and optical Internet through docomo Hikari. Additionally, NTT DOCOMO features a loyalty program called d POINT CLUB, alongside services in video distribution, online shopping, and mobile payment solutions. With a substantial subscriber base, the company has also engaged in research collaborations, such as one with Tohoku University to develop artificial intelligence technologies. Founded in 1991, NTT DOCOMO is a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation and plays a vital role in advancing telecommunications and digital services in Japan and beyond.

Neil Sadaranganey

Managing Director

Past deals in Japan

FLUX

Series B in 2023
FLUX Inc. is a company that specializes in developing digital marketing solutions aimed at optimizing the online customer experience. Founded in 2018 and based in Shibuya-ku, Japan, FLUX offers a range of products, including the FLUX Header Bidding Solution, which enhances advertising revenue by fostering fair competition among advertisers. Additionally, the FLUX LTV Analytics tool utilizes statistics and machine learning to analyze customer data, allowing businesses to predict customer lifetime value with limited data sets. The company's Digital Experience Platform (DXP) further empowers online businesses by personalizing interactions across all digital touchpoints through its proprietary digital identification technology.

Baseconnect

Series B in 2023
Baseconnect Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Kyoto, Japan, specializes in developing and operating BaseconnectList, a corporate sales support database. The company provides Musubu, a cloud-based platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance corporate sales by targeting prospective customers and creating tailored company lists. This innovative approach aims to improve the efficiency of sales operations by connecting global data and facilitating better access to information for businesses.

Photosynth

Series A in 2021
Photosynth Inc. is an information technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development of smart locks for homes. Founded on September 1, 2014, the company focuses on research and development in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector and operates cloud-based entrance and exit management systems. Through its innovative solutions, Photosynth aims to enhance security and convenience for residential users.

Homma

Series A in 2021
HOMMA, Inc. is a technology-oriented company focused on building modern residential homes while also developing artificial intelligence software for home security. Founded in 2015 by Takeshi Homma, the company aims to enhance the living experience through innovative design and intelligent integration of smart home technologies. With headquarters in Hayward, California, and additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo, Japan, HOMMA combines the expertise of home builders, architects, designers, and engineers to create homes that prioritize security, convenience, and comfort. The company's AI platform allows homeowners to connect and control various devices and applications according to their preferences, thereby improving overall home automation.

Stockmark

Venture Round in 2021
Stockmark Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing and operating business decision support services leveraging artificial intelligence and text mining technologies. The company offers a range of services, including data mining, user preference extraction, and high-precision predictive analytics. Its artificial intelligence solutions focus on natural language processing, which aids in information processing and corporate culture transformation. Stockmark's software is designed to accelerate business creation activities by predicting market changes and enhancing internal management and sales strategies, thereby enabling clients to make informed decisions and effectively assess their business situations.

VDOO

Series B in 2021
Vdoo specializes in product security, offering an automated platform that delivers comprehensive security solutions for organizations. Established in 2017 by experienced cybersecurity entrepreneurs, the company enables development and security teams to efficiently identify, prioritize, and address a wide array of security challenges. These challenges include vulnerabilities from third-party software, embedded malware, configuration risks, compliance with standards, and zero-day vulnerabilities. Vdoo's end-to-end approach streamlines the security process, reducing the time and effort required to maintain optimal product security. With a global presence that includes offices in Israel, the US, Germany, Singapore, and Japan, Vdoo serves numerous Fortune 500 clients across various industries, focusing on enhancing their security diligence.

PARONYM

Series B in 2020
PARONYM Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in interactive video solutions through its flagship product, TIG, which allows users to engage with video content by touching objects within the video to access relevant information. This technology enhances viewer understanding by linking details about various subjects, such as wedding venues and restaurants. PARONYM offers a range of services, including TIG live for streaming events, TIG commerce for integrated shopping, TIG branch for personalized video experiences, and TIG learning for educational materials. Additionally, the company provides TIG Ads, TIG local for offline information access, and TIG magazines, focusing on sectors like apparel, real estate, entertainment, and sports.

DennoKotsu

Venture Round in 2020
DennoKotsu Inc. is a Japanese company based in Tokushima, established in 2015, that specializes in the development and provision of cloud-based taxi dispatch systems. The company operates call centers for taxi companies, offering a contract dispatch service that streamlines operations for multiple operators. Its platform is designed to enhance dispatch efficiency by providing drivers with navigation maps through vehicle-mounted tablets. DennoKotsu's solutions aim to improve regional transportation services, delivering cost-effective and customized dispatch systems that cater to the evolving needs of the taxi industry.

Xica

Series D in 2020
Xica Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in applied data science and information technology systems. Founded in February 2012, it focuses on the development of tools and consulting services aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness. Xica is known for MAGELLAN, a leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool in Japan that supports over 200 major brands. This tool enables clients to quantify the impact of both offline and online advertising campaigns by integrating and analyzing promotional data. By automating and visualizing complex data, Xica helps advertisers optimize their marketing strategies without requiring extensive analytical expertise.

Repro

Series C in 2020
Repro Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in mobile analytics solutions aimed at helping businesses convert and retain mobile users. Founded in 2014, Repro provides a platform that delivers insights into user behavior through detailed analytics and play-by-play videos. The company offers comprehensive application growth support, assisting clients in strategy planning, development, and in-app messaging to enhance conversion rates. By utilizing real-time data streaming and analytics, Repro enables businesses to optimize user communications across various channels, including push notifications, applications, websites, and email. This approach helps clients foster lasting customer relationships and create personalized, engaging experiences for their users.

Eviry

Venture Round in 2019
Eviry Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2006 that specializes in cloud-based video distribution solutions. It provides a comprehensive platform designed to support businesses and creators in their video marketing efforts. The company offers tools for data-driven video marketing, social video analytics, and insights necessary for optimizing video performance across platforms like YouTube and other social media channels. Eviry's solutions empower users by integrating various functionalities required for effective video distribution and analysis, helping them leverage big data and improve their video strategies.

Safie

Venture Round in 2019
Safie is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in cloud-based video asset management software. It offers a platform for managing video content, primarily focusing on security and surveillance, as well as applications in corporate operations and marketing. Safie integrates cameras and IoT devices to enhance its services, providing users with a comprehensive solution for video recording and management. Additionally, Safie Ventures, the company's corporate venture capital arm, invests in various sectors, including retail and construction, technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Mazrica

Venture Round in 2019
Mazrica, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015 that specializes in designing and developing an online business support platform. The company offers a sales force automation and customer relationship management software called "Senses," which enhances organizational performance by tracking sales opportunities and managing centralized information. In addition to its software solutions, Mazrica provides business consulting services, particularly focusing on infrastructure projects. The platform incorporates artificial intelligence to assist clients in improving their organizational intelligence and addressing common challenges in personalization. By combining technology with consulting, Mazrica aims to foster a more creative and fulfilling work environment for sales organizations.

toBe Marketing

Venture Round in 2019
ToBe Marketing is an information technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in integrating marketing automation with customer relationship management (CRM) to enhance corporate engagement with customers. The company provides consulting services in IT and marketing, focusing on the implementation and utilization of various marketing tools. These tools support a range of operations, including social media collaboration, email distribution, and salesforce integration. By leveraging digital technology, ToBe Marketing aims to improve the effectiveness of clients' marketing activities and drive sales growth.

PARONYM

Venture Round in 2019
PARONYM Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in interactive video solutions through its flagship product, TIG, which allows users to engage with video content by touching objects within the video to access relevant information. This technology enhances viewer understanding by linking details about various subjects, such as wedding venues and restaurants. PARONYM offers a range of services, including TIG live for streaming events, TIG commerce for integrated shopping, TIG branch for personalized video experiences, and TIG learning for educational materials. Additionally, the company provides TIG Ads, TIG local for offline information access, and TIG magazines, focusing on sectors like apparel, real estate, entertainment, and sports.

Solairo

Series A in 2019
Solairo, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops and operates the fashion coordinate application and e-commerce portal known as "PRIMODE." The company focuses on enhancing the online shopping experience through an integrated chat management platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to provide automatic responses to customer inquiries. By analyzing chat log data, Solairo's technology helps businesses improve customer engagement and increase purchase rates and lifetime value.

AIQ

Seed Round in 2019
AIQ Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates an online platform that focuses on the planning, development, and sales of artificial intelligence and software technologies. The platform specializes in visualizing and analyzing market insights through profiling AI, which helps identify potential customers with high lifetime value. Additionally, AIQ conducts customer satisfaction surveys and investigates customer attributes, contributing to research and development as well as marketing efforts. The company aims to leverage technology to explore human possibilities and enhance customer engagement.

Alphaus

Series B in 2018
Alphaus, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in cloud application lifecycle management and automation solutions. Founded in 2015, the company offers a suite of products designed to assist enterprises in managing their cloud environments effectively. Its notable offerings include Wave, a cloud-based AWS management solution; Ripple, a billing management tool tailored for managed service providers and resellers; and Ocean, a comprehensive cloud lifecycle management application. As an AWS Advanced Technology Partner, Alphaus provides services that help businesses understand and optimize their cloud expenditures across various platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The company focuses on simplifying cloud operations, making its solutions accessible even to users with limited technical expertise.

QD Laser

Venture Round in 2018
QD Laser, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of quantum dot semiconductor lasers and wafers, primarily using GaAs substrates. The company produces a variety of laser technologies, including picosecond short-pulse DFB lasers for precision processing and current injection-type lasers in green, yellow-green, and orange for biological applications. Additionally, QD Laser develops quantum dot laser arrays for silicon optical circuits and broadband gain chips for ophthalmic testing equipment. Their products are utilized in diverse sectors such as telecommunications, manufacturing, medicine, and consumer products, addressing applications in silicon photonics, sensing, and precision machining. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, QD Laser aims to enhance the performance of semiconductor lasers across various industries.

PARONYM

Venture Round in 2018
PARONYM Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in interactive video solutions through its flagship product, TIG, which allows users to engage with video content by touching objects within the video to access relevant information. This technology enhances viewer understanding by linking details about various subjects, such as wedding venues and restaurants. PARONYM offers a range of services, including TIG live for streaming events, TIG commerce for integrated shopping, TIG branch for personalized video experiences, and TIG learning for educational materials. Additionally, the company provides TIG Ads, TIG local for offline information access, and TIG magazines, focusing on sectors like apparel, real estate, entertainment, and sports.

Ookami

Series B in 2018
Ookami, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing sporting entertainment solutions through innovative technology. The company has developed Player!, a social sports entertainment platform that enables users to connect with their favorite teams across various sports categories. This platform offers tools for fans to join communities, stay updated on games in real time, and engage with other sports enthusiasts. By harmonizing individual interests with IT technology, Ookami aims to create new value in the sports industry, enhancing the overall experience for fans worldwide.

DennoKotsu

Series A in 2018
DennoKotsu Inc. is a Japanese company based in Tokushima, established in 2015, that specializes in the development and provision of cloud-based taxi dispatch systems. The company operates call centers for taxi companies, offering a contract dispatch service that streamlines operations for multiple operators. Its platform is designed to enhance dispatch efficiency by providing drivers with navigation maps through vehicle-mounted tablets. DennoKotsu's solutions aim to improve regional transportation services, delivering cost-effective and customized dispatch systems that cater to the evolving needs of the taxi industry.

Cyber Security Cloud

Venture Round in 2018
Cyber Security Cloud, Inc. is a Japanese company focused on developing web security services that leverage artificial intelligence. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company provides a range of solutions, including Shadankun, which detects and blocks cyber-attacks on websites and servers, and WafCharm, an AI-driven service that automates AWS WAF rules. Additionally, the company offers managed rules for AWS WAF and is engaged in cyber-attack research and analysis, as well as the development of advanced AI technologies.

Glad Cube

Venture Round in 2018
Glad Cube Inc. is an advertising agency based in Osaka, Japan, specializing in various advertising solutions aimed at enhancing sales for its clients. The company's offerings include listing advertisements, social media advertising, smartphone advertisements, video advertisements, and marketing support. Additionally, Glad Cube provides consulting services for website creation and improvement. Among its notable products are SiTest, an all-in-one site analysis and enhancement tool, and FasTest, a no-code solution designed to improve page loading speeds. The company also utilizes artificial intelligence in its tools, such as iTest, which features heat maps and A/B testing capabilities. Furthermore, Glad Cube operates SPAIA, a platform that delivers AI predictions and original news articles across multiple sports, including a specialized segment for horse racing analysis.

Libry

Venture Round in 2018
Libry, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing an internet-based information management platform for the education sector. The company focuses on digitizing teaching materials, including textbooks and workbooks, to enhance the efficiency of self-study for high school and university students. Its platform supports learning content distribution and event planning, alongside providing educational software development services. By offering a comprehensive solution for digital educational resources, Libry aims to facilitate smarter learning experiences that improve student engagement and effectiveness.

Authlete

Seed Round in 2018
Authlete, Inc. is a software development company founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions that provide essential security features for APIs, enabling service providers across various industries, including finance, media, and e-commerce, to implement API access authorization using OAuth 2.0 and identity federation through OpenID Connect. Authlete's offerings include a software component that integrates seamlessly with existing user authentication and management services, allowing businesses to manage access without disclosing passwords. The company also provides consulting services related to its BaaS solutions, ensuring that clients can effectively utilize the latest industry-standard API security specifications through its Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

Trunk

Venture Round in 2018
Trunk Inc. is a personal storage service provider based in Shibuya-Ku, Japan, founded in 2014. The company offers a monthly subscription service that allows clients to store personal items through its app or web platform. In addition to storage, Trunk enables customers to sell unwanted items and purchase goods from others, facilitating a marketplace for second-hand products. Beyond its core storage services, Trunk also engages in advertising and design work, expanding its business offerings. The company's innovative approach creates a mechanism for customers to efficiently manage their belongings while promoting sustainability through the resale of goods.

Xica

Series C in 2018
Xica Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in applied data science and information technology systems. Founded in February 2012, it focuses on the development of tools and consulting services aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness. Xica is known for MAGELLAN, a leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool in Japan that supports over 200 major brands. This tool enables clients to quantify the impact of both offline and online advertising campaigns by integrating and analyzing promotional data. By automating and visualizing complex data, Xica helps advertisers optimize their marketing strategies without requiring extensive analytical expertise.

Candee

Series B in 2017
Candee Inc. is a Tokyo-based production company specializing in online video production, talent management, and advertising services. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of services including video editing, branding, digital marketing, and public relations. Candee operates an online platform that focuses on creating advertising and media videos tailored for mobile content, allowing businesses to effectively promote their brands and manage talent through engaging video content.

Phone Appli

Venture Round in 2017
Phone Appli Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops a cloud-based phone directory and a suite of communication solutions aimed at enhancing corporate connectivity. Founded in 2008, the company offers a range of products including the PhoneAppli Collaboration Directory, which allows users to securely access both corporate and personal contacts across various devices. Additionally, the company provides PhoneAppli EZDX, a dedicated video conferencing software that can function as an unmanned kiosk, and PhoneAppli Dial Pickup, which enables users to receive calls on multiple devices, including IP and legacy phones, as well as mobile devices. Other offerings include PhoneAppli Dial Control for managing call transfer destinations, a simultaneous broadcast system for connecting remote locations, and an IM archive for logging chat data. Phone Appli aims to facilitate efficient day-to-day operations for organizations by integrating communication tools into a cohesive platform. As of August 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation.

Medley

Venture Round in 2017
Medley, Inc. operates recruitment and medical platform services in Japan, focusing on enhancing healthcare accessibility and efficiency. The company comprises three main segments: Recruitment Platform Business, Medical Platform Business, and New Services. Its offerings include JobMedley, a recruitment system tailored for the medical and healthcare sectors, and CLINICS Telemedicine, which facilitates remote consultations between patients and healthcare providers. Additionally, Medley provides CLINICS, a cloud-based medical support system, and MEDLEY, an information service designed to educate patients about various medical conditions. The company also runs Kaigo-no Honne, a website dedicated to helping users find nursing care facilities, and develops medical accounting software. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Tokyo, Medley aims to create a comprehensive medical information infrastructure that connects patients, doctors, and medical institutions.

Genova Company

Venture Round in 2017
GENOVA is a Tokyo-based company founded by Tomoki Hirase in July 2005, specializing in technology solution development services for the medical sector. The company supports medical faculties by offering a range of services, including marketing, branding, quality assurance, recruiting, and operational assistance through its partnerships. Additionally, GENOVA manages a medical information website and oversees the sales of automatic reception and payment machines designed for clinics. By combining technology and operational expertise, GENOVA aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical practices.

Toreta

Series D in 2016
Toreta, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in developing applications for restaurant reservations. Founded in 2013, Toreta provides a mobile application that streamlines reservation management for restaurants. The application enables automatic recording of reservation conversations, generates customer ledgers based on reservation data, and allows customers to make reservations online at any time. Additionally, the platform enhances operational efficiency for restaurant management by offering tools such as mobile order services, AI-based reservation reception, and customer relationship management features. Through its innovative solutions, Toreta aims to improve the overall dining experience for both restaurants and their customers.

SundaySky

Series D in 2016
SundaySky combines the power of personalization with the emotion of video to transform customer relationships, one person at a time. Its proprietary SmartVideo™ Marketing Cloud powers billions of personalized video experiences annually for the world's leading brands, including AT&T, Allstate, Citigroup, Saks Fifth Avenue, Staples, Verizon, and more. In 2017, SmartVideo generated more than $1.4 billion in measured value for SundaySky customers. Headquartered in New York City, SundaySky has additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo.

Expway

Venture Round in 2016
Expway SA specializes in wireless multicast solutions for network operators, mobile carriers, device manufacturers, and application developers globally. The company offers a range of products including Expway Middleware, which enables devices to access LTE broadcast for streaming videos and live events, and the Expway Broadcast Multicast Service Center, a server designed for efficient delivery of high-quality content to numerous subscribers simultaneously. Additionally, Expway provides the Broadcast Provisioning Manager for managing LTE broadcasting services, various eMBMS platforms for proof-of-concept and evaluation, and testing solutions for eMBMS devices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Paris, France, Expway has expanded its presence with offices in North America, South Korea, Japan, and China, positioning itself as a leader in the rapidly growing market for mobile broadcast and multicast services.

Good Cycle System

Venture Round in 2016
Good Cycle System Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in pharmaceutical technology by developing an electronic drug history system that enhances pharmacy services. The company offers smart medication history solutions, allowing pharmacies to provide clear medicine-taking instructions to users. Its platform effectively tracks medical records by analyzing medical bills and prescriptions, securely storing data in the cloud, and recommending relevant clinics and doctors. This comprehensive approach enables clients to maintain their medical history records safely and efficiently.

Kaizen Platform

Series B in 2016
Kaizen Platform, Inc. is a marketing technology company that provides an online platform for brands, agencies, and freelancers to enhance digital customer experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company offers a suite of solutions, including Kaizen, its enterprise marketing solution that integrates multichannel marketing collaboration with creative services from a network of designers and copywriters. Kaizen Ad, a key component, specializes in video advertising, delivering high-quality video ads rapidly and effectively through a global network of experienced professionals. The platform supports various sectors such as retail, finance, travel, education, and healthcare, enabling users to optimize their marketing strategies, personalize content, and automate processes for better performance. Kaizen Platform also provides training in digital transformation and offers tools to streamline marketing efforts, making it a comprehensive resource for enhancing customer engagement across digital channels.

Eltes

Venture Round in 2015
Eltes Co Ltd is a company based in Japan that specializes in big data analysis with a focus on risk detection. It offers consultation services that leverage digital risk technology to protect large databases and storage systems. Eltes provides internal fraud detection services aimed at preventing information security breaches caused by internal factors, as well as solutions for detecting and diagnosing security breaches stemming from external threats. Through its innovative approach to risk management, Eltes addresses critical security challenges for organizations by ensuring the integrity and safety of their data.

SORACOM

Series A in 2015
Soracom is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing a comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) platform. Its services are built on scalable cloud technologies utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS), enabling IoT solution providers and developers to efficiently manage and expand their services. Soracom's offerings include secure data communication for IoT and machine-to-machine (M2M) devices through its Air SIM service, which facilitates LTE and 3G mobile connectivity. Users can manage their IoT device configurations and monitor data traffic via a web console or API. Additionally, Soracom Beam allows for the secure offloading of data from IoT devices to the cloud, ensuring high encryption and remote management capabilities without direct internet exposure. By providing flexible, customizable solutions, Soracom aims to reduce the time and costs associated with deploying IoT services. The company officially launched its services in September 2015 and continues to support a wide range of applications within the IoT ecosystem.

Fringe81

Seed Round in 2015
Fringe81 is a Tokyo-based company engaged in internet-related business. Fringe81 operates in internet advertisement and human resources technology. Fringe's advertisement business comprise three services. The advertising agency service is involved in the sale of internet advertisements. The media growth service provides support for smartphone media to monetize via advertisement. The solution service provides software to help advertisers efficiently plan and execute advertisements. Fringe also operates in the human resources technology space with a product named Unipos to help build a culture of recognition and reward employees through peer bonus.

SuRaLa Net

Venture Round in 2015
SuRaLa Net Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that specializes in providing educational services through e-learning, catering to both domestic and international markets. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company also offers operational consulting, marketing promotion, and website management services. As a subsidiary of FC Education Inc., SuRaLa Net aims to enhance educational delivery and accessibility through its diverse range of services.

ABEJA

Series A in 2014
ABEJA, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in artificial intelligence software tailored for retailers and manufacturers. Founded in 2012 and based in Minato-Ku, the company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, big data, and deep learning. ABEJA's services encompass data collection, analysis, automation, simulation, and visualization, enabling sophisticated analyses and optimized solutions across various industries, particularly in retail, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The platform supports the entire machine learning and deep learning pipeline, facilitating development, deployment, and ongoing operations to drive digital transformation for its clients.

Dank1

Venture Round in 2014
Dank1, based in Osaka, Japan, specializes in the development of a mobile application that offers video coaching for sports and dance. Founded on February 14, 2013, the company aims to provide users with the flexibility to learn new skills at their convenience, without the constraints of traditional lesson schedules. The smartphone app enables users to access sports and dance lessons online, enhancing their learning experience by removing geographical and temporal limitations.

ABEJA

Seed Round in 2014
ABEJA, Inc. is a Japanese company that specializes in artificial intelligence software tailored for retailers and manufacturers. Founded in 2012 and based in Minato-Ku, the company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, big data, and deep learning. ABEJA's services encompass data collection, analysis, automation, simulation, and visualization, enabling sophisticated analyses and optimized solutions across various industries, particularly in retail, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The platform supports the entire machine learning and deep learning pipeline, facilitating development, deployment, and ongoing operations to drive digital transformation for its clients.

Eltes

Venture Round in 2014
Eltes Co Ltd is a company based in Japan that specializes in big data analysis with a focus on risk detection. It offers consultation services that leverage digital risk technology to protect large databases and storage systems. Eltes provides internal fraud detection services aimed at preventing information security breaches caused by internal factors, as well as solutions for detecting and diagnosing security breaches stemming from external threats. Through its innovative approach to risk management, Eltes addresses critical security challenges for organizations by ensuring the integrity and safety of their data.

NORMEE

Venture Round in 2014
NORMEE Limited specializes in palm recognition technology that allows users to unlock their devices through unique palm patterns, including lines, ridges, veins, and capillaries. Utilizing the built-in camera of smartphones and tablets, NORMEE's system provides accurate authentication using standard visible-spectrum cameras. Founded in February 2005 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company focuses on developing mobile biometrics technology that supports hybrid biometric authentication tailored to different operating environments. Formerly known as Universal Robot Co., Ltd., NORMEE aims to enhance security and user convenience in mobile device access.

Timers

Venture Round in 2013
Timers offers a range of mobile applications based on match-making for singles. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Aratana

Venture Round in 2013
Aratana is an e-commerce specialized services provider based in Japan, established in 2007. The company offers web-based applications tailored for e-commerce, with a particular focus on smartphone technology that incorporates social mapping, geo-location, and augmented reality features. Having served over 4,000 partners, Aratana is dedicated to enhancing its e-commerce expertise, technology, and support capabilities to create a more convenient and enjoyable shopping experience for consumers.

IID

Venture Round in 2013
IID provides research and consulting services in Japan and internationally.

Arara

Venture Round in 2013
Arara Inc. is a technology solutions provider based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2006. The company specializes in developing and offering customer relationship management (CRM) services that include features like reward points and e-money, aimed at enhancing customer engagement through its "point+plus" initiative. Arara also focuses on data security solutions with its "P-Pointer" product, augmented reality services such as "ARAPPLI" and "ARAPPLI SIGNAGE," and QR code services, including "QRQR - QR Code Reader" and "QRQR Manager." Additionally, the company provides blockchain solutions and manages high-speed email delivery services through its "arara messaging solutions." Through its innovative technologies and services, Arara aims to enhance user experience and convenience for people worldwide.

Retty

Series A in 2012
Retty Inc. operates a gourmet platform that provides comprehensive information on restaurants in Japan. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tokyo, Retty offers users the ability to search for dining options and access reviews and recommendations tailored to their tastes. The platform encourages social interaction by allowing users to share their dining experiences and preferences with friends. This personalized approach simplifies the process of choosing where to eat. Additionally, Retty is developing mobile applications for both iPhone and Android, enabling users to access its services conveniently while on the go.

Agile Media Network

Venture Round in 2012
Agile Media Network is a Tokyo-based advertising network and blog marketing company for blogs and social media. Much like Federated Media in the US, Agile Media Network, is well known for working with many top blogs, i.e. Engadget Japanese. The company, one of the biggest of its kind in Japan, provides a number of solutions in the advertising and planning fields for its clients. For example, Agile Media Network handles and organizes banner ad sales, large-scale blogger meetings, web industry events or campaign blogs. In August 2009, the company organized WISH 2009, a web industry event in Tokyo at which startups were given the chance to demonstrate their services onstage to an audience of over 400 people.

Royal Gate

Venture Round in 2011
Royal Gate is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in mobile payment solutions and devices. Founded by Kenji Umemura, the company has developed a proprietary product known as PayGateAir, a multifunctional mobile payment device that facilitates real-time linked offers. In addition to its hardware, Royal Gate offers payments processing software that is compatible with Windows 8.1 and includes a Bluetooth credit card reader. This software enables consumers to utilize wallet services by integrating seamlessly with mobile point-of-sale and other payment systems. Through its innovative products, Royal Gate aims to enhance the efficiency and convenience of mobile transactions.

gumi

Venture Round in 2011
Gumi Inc. is a Tokyo-based entertainment company established in 2007, specializing in the development, operation, and distribution of online games for mobile devices. The company has expanded its reach beyond Japan, establishing subsidiaries across Asia, Europe, and North America. Gumi offers a variety of gaming experiences, including native applications and browser-based games, while also providing publishing services that involve localizing third-party game content for various markets. In addition to its core gaming business, Gumi is involved in emerging technologies, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the entertainment sector.

Cerego

Venture Round in 2009
Cerego is an adaptive learning platform based in Tokyo, Japan, that provides online language learning services and leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance educational experiences. Founded in 2000, the company focuses on making learning accessible to all by utilizing a proprietary learning engine that adapts to the needs of individual users. This engine is informed by cognitive science research and is designed to optimize knowledge retention and comprehension. Through the use of predictive analytics, Cerego offers actionable insights to educators and managers, facilitating personalized learning paths for students, employees, and service members. With over a billion learning interactions and more than one million users engaging with the platform, Cerego aims to unlock the potential of education and training for diverse audiences.
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