CLAS
Venture Round in 2025
CLAS, Inc. is a Japan-based company that specializes in online furniture rental and leasing services. It provides an e-commerce platform that caters to both individuals and corporations, offering rental and subscription options for furniture and home appliances. By facilitating access to essential furnishings and appliances, CLAS aims to meet the diverse needs of its customers in a convenient and flexible manner.
Cellid is a developer of hardware and software products focused on augmented reality technology. The company specializes in display modules, particularly waveguides, and spatial recognition engines designed for AR glasses. Its offerings include a range of products such as micro projectors, model builders, and position finders. These innovations enable users to interact with and recognize data related to human movement and environmental context, enhancing the overall augmented reality experience. Cellid aims to advance the capabilities of AR technology through its proprietary optical simulation and spatial recognition technologies.
Zolve is a neo-banking platform based in Bangalore, India, launched in 2020. It offers a range of financial services including deposit accounts, prepaid cards, money transfers, bill payments, and cross-border transactions. The platform also provides tools for monitoring transactions and managing expenses and budgets. Zolve aims to create a borderless financial world, providing equitable access to global financial products on a single platform. This enables individuals to save money, invest it further, and pursue their ambitions with greater financial freedom.
Raywatt is a startup focused on developing innovative medical devices for cardiovascular interventions. The company specializes in a health technology platform that utilizes laser-based imaging technology to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Raywatt's offerings include optical coherence tomography (OCT)-based machine learning for fractional flow reserve (FFR) prediction, as well as catheter-based high-speed OCT imaging. These advanced imaging technologies provide healthcare professionals with high-speed and high-resolution tools to improve patient outcomes in the field of cardiology.
TOKYO GameFi
Seed Round in 2025
TOKYO GameFi is a Tokyo-based web3 company that specializes in developing blockchain-based games. It operates a creative studio focused on integrating finance and gaming, enabling players to incorporate cryptocurrency and NFT assets into the game loop.
Studio Lab
Seed Round in 2025
Studio Lab is a company specializing in artificial intelligence technology tailored for the fashion industry. It develops innovative business software that automates content generation for the e-commerce fashion sector. The company's solutions include a photo robot that autonomously captures images of products and clothing, thereby streamlining the process for fashion brands. By enhancing efficiency in content creation, Studio Lab supports e-commerce fashion businesses in their growth and operational effectiveness.
Zerodoor HD
Series A in 2025
Zerodoor HD specializes in digital transformation in constructing industry.
Lazuli is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in product management solutions aimed at enhancing the transformation of digital goods. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to organize, generate, and convert product data into accessible formats. It creates a comprehensive database that tracks everything from raw materials to finished products, facilitating product search, planning, and market analysis. By doing so, Lazuli empowers retailers and e-commerce businesses to adopt cost-effective manufacturing techniques, ultimately improving their productivity and efficiency in the marketplace.
Mepsgen is a biotechnology research organization that focuses on pharmaceutical services and drug development.
Newmo is a technology company that specializes in sustainable local public transportation. It develops a ride-sharing service platform, enabling drivers to work flexibly using their free time, and providing passengers with a safe, secure, and comfortable user experience.
AI Model is a technology company that develops and deploys AI-powered digital transformation platforms. It specializes in creating bespoke AI models and talent for businesses, focusing on e-commerce platforms. The company's solutions aim to optimize branding, promotions, and consumer purchasing decisions by generating unique, proprietary AI models tailored to each client's needs.
BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up focused on transforming public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda by providing electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel. The company operates under a pay-as-you-go model, which includes maintenance and battery charging services, facilitating the transition for bus owners to adopt electric vehicles. BasiGo's electric buses are designed to operate throughout the day on a single charge, utilizing proven battery technology that offers a reliable and economical solution amidst rising diesel costs. By making electric buses more accessible, BasiGo aims to enhance the efficiency of public transport while contributing to environmental sustainability.
Alpha Fusion
Series B in 2024
Alpha Fusion specializes in the development of astatine-based radiopharmaceuticals aimed at targeted alpha therapy for cancer treatment. The company focuses on drug discovery and business development of low-molecular-weight and antibody-introduced astatine compounds. By leveraging alpha-ray nuclear medicine therapy, Alpha Fusion seeks to offer innovative solutions for healthcare providers in their efforts to cure cancer.
Ultra Social
Series A in 2024
Ultra Social is a digital marketing agency that specializes in enhancing brand visibility and engagement through strategic use of social media. They offer services including marketing support, creator production, and live production for TikTok, helping businesses optimize their marketing campaigns and drive growth.
Unastella
Series A in 2024
Unastella is a company focused on the development and operation of its own launch vehicles, specifically designed to provide human space travel services. It specializes in creating civilian manned space launch vehicles that facilitate quasi-orbital space travel. By advancing technology for safe and reliable manned space flights, Unastella aims to enable passengers to experience space travel in a quasi-orbital environment.
Recustomer
Series A in 2024
Recustomer is an IT company specializing in software solutions for digital payment and web development. It has developed a customer retention platform aimed at enhancing post-purchase experiences for retailers. The platform automates key operations related to returns, exchanges, and cancellations, streamlining the process from receiving requests to inventory replenishment. By optimizing these processes, Recustomer enables retailers to effectively convert refunds into repurchases, thereby creating new business opportunities and improving customer loyalty.
PartnerSuccess
Series A in 2024
PartnerSuccess, Inc. is a cloud service provider established in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in automating collaboration between manufacturers and distributors, offering tools that enhance agency management and sales strategies. Its platform facilitates the development and implementation of strategic partner programs by visualizing project progress and behaviors of sales agents, which allows clients to efficiently manage their agency operations. Additionally, PartnerSuccess provides consulting services tailored to address specific partner business challenges, aiming to improve information sharing and data utilization among its users.
AironWorks
Venture Round in 2024
AironWorks is a cybersecurity training company that specializes in countering social engineering and targeted attacks. The company offers a phishing prevention platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and technology developed in Israel to enhance security measures. AironWorks provides practical training designed to empower individuals and teams to better protect themselves against cyber threats. By collecting and analyzing trends in cyber incidents, the company delivers timely insights and predicts potential future attacks, enabling businesses to prepare effectively. This approach allows organizations to focus on value creation while maintaining a higher level of security.
double jump.tokyo
Series D in 2024
double jump.tokyo is a blockchain game developer and NFT solution provider that focuses on transforming the gaming and entertainment sectors through innovative technology. The company offers a platform that facilitates the development of gaming software by providing essential tools and resources, including APIs for smart contracts and comprehensive solutions for both development and marketing. Its mission is to simplify the process for game developers to create blockchain-based games, thereby enhancing the gaming experience and integrating blockchain technology into mainstream entertainment.
Rowan developed a solution which monitors the movement and location of the patients, staff and medical devices in real-time. The collected data is then analysed to predict the needs and provide the optimised distribution solution for each equipment.
Nealle is a mobility software company that specializes in the online development and strategy planning of parking-related services. Its platform utilizes data from individual parking facilities to create various initiatives aimed at enhancing customer attraction, irrespective of whether the services are accessed online or offline. By offering tools that increase utilization rates and profitability, Nealle enables its clients to streamline operations from initial solicitation to contract execution. The company also facilitates the collection of monthly fees following contract agreements, including rent guarantees and customer management, thereby providing a comprehensive solution for parking service providers.
Asuene is a company focused on renewable power retail services that facilitate local production and consumption of energy. Additionally, it has developed a carbon management platform aimed at assisting organizations in tracking, managing, and reporting their greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform integrates various data sources to collect emissions information and formulate strategies for reducing pollutants over time. This enables organizations to effectively manage their environmental footprint, comply with regulatory requirements, and work towards their sustainability objectives.
Nihon Agri
Series C in 2024
Nihon Agri, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in the export and coordination of Japanese agricultural products. The company addresses the challenges faced by Japanese farmers, such as pricing, communication, and logistics, which hinder the growth of agricultural exports. By providing comprehensive services that include in-house farm production guidance, branding, and the import of agricultural materials, Nihon Agri aims to facilitate the export of high-quality Japanese produce to international markets. The company is dedicated to bridging the gap between Japanese farmers and global consumers, helping to satisfy the increasing demand for Japanese agricultural products abroad.
XCENA(formerly MetisX)
Series A in 2024
XCENA is a startup firm that develops intelligent memory and memory-centric computing architectures based on CXL.
Orange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics.
Xaion Data
Series A in 2024
Xaion Data is a technology company that develops an AI-driven data platform for recruitment and sales support. The platform integrates open data collection and search engine technologies to help businesses identify and engage with potential candidates and customers, thereby enhancing hiring efficiency and driving sales growth.
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud platform designed to facilitate the creation and operation of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mode provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Its platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients, allowing organizations to track and manage their devices and users effectively. Mode's innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions utilize a continuous improvement technology stack that collects real-time data from various sources, including sensors and legacy systems. The platform sanitizes and structures this data, delivering it through customizable dashboards that offer powerful insights. By streamlining data integration and providing operational improvements, Mode's solutions can be implemented significantly faster and more cost-effectively than traditional development methods, supporting organizations in transforming innovative ideas into practical, sustainable applications.
Linkflow is a hardware company specializing in the production and development of wearable cameras designed to capture full 360-degree scenes. Their cameras are engineered as lightweight neckbands, featuring anti-shaking software for image stabilization and hands-free operation. These devices offer cloud storage functionality and seamless integration with mobile applications through single-tap connectivity, making them ready for virtual reality use.
TopoLogic
Venture Round in 2024
TopoLogic is a company focused on advancing the application of topological materials, which are materials that exhibit unique properties derived from their geometric arrangement. The company specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-performance heat flux sensors and memory devices that leverage these materials. In addition to hardware, TopoLogic also provides software solutions that enhance the functionality of devices utilizing topological materials. By innovating in the realm of quantum science, TopoLogic aims to help businesses optimize energy utilization and perpetuation, thereby pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in energy efficiency and material science.
Alxtal
Venture Round in 2024
Alxtal is a tech company who optimize the development, design, and manufacturing processes of the manufacturing industry with IT and AI.
Optemo is a company focused on enhancing the interaction between businesses and customers through innovative sales technology. It has developed a web-based customer service tool that facilitates real-time communication, allowing organizations to engage in business negotiations without the need for prior appointments. This technology enables users to control calls and screens during interactions, which helps in optimizing the relationship between companies and their clients. By promoting mutual understanding, Optemo aims to streamline the negotiation process and improve overall customer satisfaction.
Trinity Technology
Series B in 2024
Trinity Technology is technology company that provides services related to asset protection and inheritance planning.
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.
Wiz Freight
Series B in 2024
Wiz Freight is a digital freight management platform focused on emerging markets. It offers a comprehensive solution for clients to book, track, and manage their shipments. The platform includes features such as shipping task management, cargo tracking, and insurance, as well as support for both full and partial container load shipping and customs clearance. By providing these tools, Wiz Freight aims to make cargo shipping efficient, transparent, and hassle-free for businesses.
Captain Fresh
Series C in 2024
Captain Fresh is a Bengaluru-based seafood supply chain platform that operates a B2B marketplace designed to improve the efficiency of the fish and seafood value chain. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on aggregating fragmented retail demand across India and connecting it with small fishermen and farmers along the coast. By leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, Captain Fresh enhances demand-supply matching and standardizes the quality of supplies. The platform also implements digital traceability systems, which assist farmers in negotiating better feed and seed deals while enabling local fishermen and fish retailers to optimize their material and order management processes.
Bluwhale
Venture Round in 2024
Established in 2022, Bluwhale is a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence platform that specializes in extracting and analyzing comprehensive data from content across various blockchains, as well as contextualizing NFT data for personalization and discovery purposes. This pioneering approach equips DApps and marketplaces with the intelligence necessary to boost retention, engagement, and revenue. Offering user-friendly tools and analytics, Bluwhale delivers a complete understanding of content, tokens, smart contracts, and wallet activities by employing a graph representation of the underlying data. Through cataloging, labeling, and examining over 200 million NFTs and wallets, Bluwhale enhances on-chain data with valuable contextual information, assisting users in making informed investment decisions and facilitating the seamless integration of data-driven intelligence into their applications.
LOCUS
Venture Round in 2023
LOCUS is a comprehensive cultural content producer which operates a diversified content business in multiple fields.
Owner's is a consultancy firm that specializes in accounting and investment banking services, particularly in the area of mergers and acquisitions. The company is composed of a team of professionals dedicated to understanding and fulfilling the needs of corporate owners. By leveraging artificial intelligence, data analytics, and automation, Owner's provides tailored guidance on asset management and property succession. Their comprehensive approach aims to assist business owners in developing effective strategies to enhance corporate value and achieve their objectives.
Oxford Quantum Circuits
Series B in 2023
Oxford Quantum Circuits is a developer of advanced quantum computing technology that aims to address significant global challenges, such as climate change and drug discovery. The company focuses on creating unique superconducting circuits essential for quantum computation, ensuring high-quality qubit control and maintaining operational efficiency. Their quantum computers are fully integrated units, comprising the necessary control systems, hardware, and software, which enable customers to enhance their operations, innovate new methodologies, and tackle pressing issues. Through its pioneering technology, Oxford Quantum Circuits contributes to groundbreaking advancements that hold the potential for transformative impacts across various industries.
SecureNavi
Series A in 2023
SecureNavi specializes in providing automation tools for information security management systems. The company focuses on modernizing traditional processes that typically rely on analog methods, such as using Excel and Word, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its automation tools, SecureNavi offers certification services, hands-on training, and guidance to help organizations effectively implement these systems. This comprehensive approach enables companies to streamline their information security practices and achieve certification in information security management systems.
MyDearest
Series C in 2023
MyDearest Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in the development and publication of virtual reality (VR) games and experiences. The company focuses on creating original VR content, particularly visual novels that are animated and adapted for VR technology. This approach allows players to engage with stories from a first-person perspective, enhancing their immersive experience. In addition to game development, MyDearest provides planning and production services for VR content, as well as consulting services in the VR space.
Medipixel
Series B in 2023
Medipixel, Inc. is a South Korean MedTech startup founded in 2017, specializing in artificial intelligence-based diagnostic software and semi-autonomous robotic systems for lung cancer and cardiac interventions. The company is comprised of a team of AI experts in computer vision, deep learning, and reinforcement learning, collaborating with top healthcare professionals, including those at Seoul Asan Medical Center, to enhance disease diagnosis and surgical procedures. Medipixel offers three primary solutions for intervention surgeons: an AI-based diagnosis tool that assists in identifying lesions during coronary angiography, a guide and planning solution that visualizes coronary arteries to facilitate guidewire manipulation, and an automated navigation engine that directs robotic units through arteries with real-time commands. These innovations aim to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety by reducing reliance on contrast agents and enhancing the precision of interventions.
Pablo Air
Debt Financing in 2023
Pablo Air is a company focused on developing advanced unmanned mobility solutions that leverage swarming technology for various applications. It specializes in long-distance drone delivery services and aims to enhance unmanned delivery and logistics systems. The company offers a range of services, including swarm flight, acrobatic formation flight, and integrated ground control, which allow clients to monitor and manage multiple drones in real time. Additionally, Pablo Air provides intelligent information acquisition and analysis tools, as well as multipurpose drone services, catering to diverse needs in sectors such as military, logistics, and entertainment, including drone art shows and urban air mobility.
TapNow is a social networking platform.
The Grit manufactures multi-use container and collection boxes.
HAKKI AFRICA
Series B in 2023
HAKKI AFRICA is a microfinance company that focuses on providing financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging markets, particularly in Africa. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company specializes in offering small business loans and short-term consumption loans to assist local businesses, including gig workers. HAKKI AFRICA also develops credit scoring technology and creates APIs for credit as a service, which supports small financial institutions and microfinance organizations in developing countries. By fostering a sustainable financial ecosystem, HAKKI AFRICA aims to empower local entrepreneurs and promote their independence through accessible financing solutions.
EdgeCortix
Venture Round in 2023
EdgeCortix is a fabless semiconductor company focused on providing efficient artificial intelligence solutions for various sectors. The company employs a software-centric methodology, utilizing its patented hardware and software co-exploration system to create a reconfigurable accelerator processor tailored for AI applications. EdgeCortix aims to deliver near-cloud level performance to edge devices, addressing the low-latency and real-time requirements essential in industries such as defense, robotics, and telecommunications. By pioneering advancements in AI accelerators, EdgeCortix enhances the capabilities of connected devices within the intelligent edge computing landscape.
Uplift Labs
Seed Round in 2023
Uplift Labs is a company that focuses on enhancing human movement through advanced technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Uplift Labs utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver in-depth motion analysis aimed at improving athletic performance and reducing the risk of injuries. Its platform employs proprietary deep learning models and algorithms for kinematic analysis, enabling sports clubs and organizations to assess and optimize movement patterns. By providing actionable insights, Uplift Labs aims to support individuals in sports, fitness, and daily activities, ultimately promoting better movement and overall well-being.
Sauce sends data over sound that cannot be heard by humans, enabling connection among devices without additional hardware.
Mujin Inc. is a Tokyo-based company focused on providing innovative solutions for industrial robotics and factory automation. Founded in 2011, Mujin develops intelligent robot controllers that serve as a universal platform for various industrial robots, addressing the adaptability limitations of conventional systems. The company's offerings include the Mujin Controller Sim for programming robots, Mujin Scanner for 3D modeling, Pick Worker for bin-picking with real-time motion planning, and Laser Worker for laser cutting. Mujin's technology streamlines processes in logistics and manufacturing, automating tasks that are typically performed by humans. Additionally, the company provides services such as intelligent robot system design, motion planning, and flexible motion control solutions applicable to a range of robotic and CNC machines. By integrating advanced motion planning technology and supporting various machine vision systems, Mujin enhances productivity and optimizes operations in complex environments.
Captain Fresh
Series C in 2023
Captain Fresh is a Bengaluru-based seafood supply chain platform that operates a B2B marketplace designed to improve the efficiency of the fish and seafood value chain. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on aggregating fragmented retail demand across India and connecting it with small fishermen and farmers along the coast. By leveraging technology, including artificial intelligence, Captain Fresh enhances demand-supply matching and standardizes the quality of supplies. The platform also implements digital traceability systems, which assist farmers in negotiating better feed and seed deals while enabling local fishermen and fish retailers to optimize their material and order management processes.
Aerial Partners
Series B in 2023
Aerial Partners is a professional group dedicated to the social implementation of blockchain technology, focusing on resolving friction in systems and values that can hinder innovation opportunities. The company has developed an artificial intelligence platform that facilitates the complex processes of profit and loss calculations and tax return preparation for virtual currencies. This platform offers automatic calculations for profit and loss, as well as the creation and submission of tax returns, effectively assisting users in navigating the intricacies of virtual currency taxation. By streamlining these tasks, Aerial Partners aims to enhance the accessibility and usability of blockchain technology, fostering a more innovative economic landscape.
Nealle is a mobility software company that specializes in the online development and strategy planning of parking-related services. Its platform utilizes data from individual parking facilities to create various initiatives aimed at enhancing customer attraction, irrespective of whether the services are accessed online or offline. By offering tools that increase utilization rates and profitability, Nealle enables its clients to streamline operations from initial solicitation to contract execution. The company also facilitates the collection of monthly fees following contract agreements, including rent guarantees and customer management, thereby providing a comprehensive solution for parking service providers.
Operator of a vertical video platform intended to develop the creator community. The company's platform engages in creative production and management services for TV programs, celebrities, soccer groups, professional baseball teams and various others, enabling creators with their production to express themselves.
EVAR is a developer of innovative electric vehicle charging systems focused on addressing social challenges associated with electric vehicle charging while promoting environmental sustainability. The company offers an autonomous robotic charger that enhances the convenience of charging electric vehicles. This advanced system includes automatic recharging robots capable of driving autonomously, detecting potential hazards, and identifying vehicles in need of charging through license plate or QR code recognition. By providing a streamlined and accessible charging infrastructure, EVAR enables electric car owners to charge their vehicles anytime and anywhere, contributing to the broader adoption of electric mobility solutions.
Habito
Venture Round in 2023
Habito is a digital mortgage platform that streamlines the homebuying process by offering a comprehensive service that integrates mortgage applications, conveyancing, and surveys. The company provides Habito Plus, which consolidates these elements into one solution, enhancing convenience for buyers. Additionally, Habito operates a proprietary broker portal that grants over 3,000 external brokers access to its unique buy-to-let mortgage products and Instant Decision technology. Utilizing chatbot interfaces and machine learning, Habito’s platform efficiently assists consumers in finding suitable mortgage deals, allowing them to compare monthly payments and avoid excessive interest rates. The firm aims to expand its offerings by introducing innovative residential mortgage products tailored to various homeowners' needs.
Nealle is a mobility software company that specializes in the online development and strategy planning of parking-related services. Its platform utilizes data from individual parking facilities to create various initiatives aimed at enhancing customer attraction, irrespective of whether the services are accessed online or offline. By offering tools that increase utilization rates and profitability, Nealle enables its clients to streamline operations from initial solicitation to contract execution. The company also facilitates the collection of monthly fees following contract agreements, including rent guarantees and customer management, thereby providing a comprehensive solution for parking service providers.
K-NETZ is an IT company that provides value-oriented R&D and possesses global technological competitiveness services.
Vark is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, that focuses on virtual reality technology and content creation. Established in 2017, it has developed a platform for virtual concert production, allowing users to engage in live performances within a Metaverse environment. This platform enables individuals to participate in events that occur at designated times, enhancing the experience of live entertainment through immersive virtual reality. By leveraging innovative technology, Vark aims to redefine how audiences access and enjoy events, providing a unique blend of entertainment and interactivity.
Ace Turtle Omni Pvt
Series B in 2023
Ace Turtle Omni Pvt Ltd is a technology and services company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in e-commerce, multichannel, and marketing solutions for brands and retailers. Established in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive enterprise solution designed to facilitate engagement and transactions with omni-channel consumers. Its offerings include an advanced e-commerce platform, omni-channel order management systems, and a suite of services encompassing technology, mobile support, marketing, analytics, and fulfillment. Ace Turtle is recognized for its proprietary technology, which leverages data science to optimize various retail processes from design to fulfillment. The company is also the exclusive licensee of notable global brands, including Lee, Wrangler, Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us, and Dockers, catering to the Indian and South Asian markets. Additionally, Ace Turtle focuses on innovative marketing solutions, utilizing proximity, augmented, and performance marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement.
Doctor Cha
Series A in 2023
Doctor Cha is a vehicle management company that specializes in car maintenance and accident repair consultation. The company operates a platform designed to offer comprehensive vehicle management services, including car repair estimates, maintenance price information, personalized consultations, and matching services for repair shops. By prioritizing transparency and reasonable pricing, Doctor Cha aims to provide customers with reliable and accessible vehicle maintenance solutions.
A-Pro Semicon
Series A in 2023
A-Pro Semicon is a South Korean manufacturer specializing in gallium nitride (GaN) technology. The company designs and produces GaN power and RF semiconductors, catering to diverse industries including electric vehicles, e-mobility, and household appliances. It offers integrated solutions, from initial design to final manufacturing, and supplies GaN power devices and related equipment to its clients.
Mediwhale
Series A in 2023
Mediwhale is a healthcare company focused on preventive medicine through innovative AI technology. The company has developed a unique AI screening platform that utilizes retinal scans for non-invasive risk assessments and diagnoses related to cardiovascular, renal, metabolic health, and eye diseases. Mediwhale's platform includes RetiCVD® for cardiovascular disease risk assessment, RetiCKD® for chronic kidney disease risk assessment, and RetiEYE® for detecting referable eye diseases. These tools have been clinically validated through collaborations with medical institutions across multiple countries and are recognized for their accuracy in predicting health risks before symptoms appear.
Helical Fusion
Seed Round in 2023
Helical Fusion is a startup focused on the commercialization of fusion energy through the development of helical-type fusion reactors. These reactors utilize a magnetic confinement method that employs superconducting helical coils to stabilize high-temperature plasma. By harnessing this advanced technology, Helical Fusion aims to create a sustainable and stable energy source that contributes to a zero-carbon future. The company's approach seeks to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimize the consumption of valuable underground resources, positioning it as a key player in the transition to cleaner energy solutions. Helical Fusion envisions a long-term impact on energy generation, promoting environmental sustainability for future generations.
Eloi MateriaLs
Seed Round in 2023
Eloi MateriaLs is a materials technology firm that focuses on advanced alloys, metal powders, PVD coatings, and metal 3D printing.
LexxPluss
Series A in 2023
LexxPluss is a developer of an automated transport robot system tailored for logistics warehouses, addressing the increasing demand for efficiency amid a chronic labor shortage in the sector. The company offers a versatile robot that operates in both autonomous and guided driving modes, allowing it to navigate complex environments with precision. By focusing on enhancing safety, user experience, and cost-effectiveness, LexxPluss enables businesses to automate processes that traditionally relied on human labor. Their technology not only increases transport capacity but also significantly reduces the workload for essential workers, thereby improving overall operational safety within logistics facilities.
Flyability
Series C in 2023
Flyability SA is a Swiss company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of flying robots designed for inspecting and exploring difficult-to-reach indoor and confined spaces. Its flagship product, Elios, is a collision-tolerant drone tailored for industrial inspection, particularly in sectors such as power generation, oil and gas, and maritime infrastructures. By enabling safe operations in complex environments, Flyability helps mitigate risks associated with human inspections in dangerous locations. The company also participates in search and rescue and security applications, allowing professionals to assess emergency situations without endangering lives. In addition to its drones, Flyability offers comprehensive flying kits that include spare parts, training, and after-sales support. Its innovative approach has earned it multiple awards, including the Drones for Good Award.
Letara is a company focused on developing a space technology platform aimed at establishing a logistics network throughout the solar system. It specializes in the production of hybrid propulsion engines designed for small spacecraft. By utilizing innovative materials such as plastic, Letara's propulsion systems offer high thrust while prioritizing safety and cost-effectiveness. The company's technology is tailored for small satellites engaged in research and development, enabling more affordable propulsion solutions that enhance both Earth orbital operations and deep space exploration.
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.
Big Ocean E&M
Series B in 2023
Big Ocean E&M is an entertainment media company that offers drama, film, and music production services.
XCENA(formerly MetisX)
Seed Round in 2023
XCENA is a startup firm that develops intelligent memory and memory-centric computing architectures based on CXL.
Interstellar Technologies
Series D in 2023
Interstellar Technologies Inc. is a Japanese company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and launch of sub-orbital rockets for space observations and zero-gravity experiments. Founded in 2003 and based in Hiroo-gun, Japan, it has successfully conducted three spaceflights with its MOMO rocket, becoming the first private entity in Japan to reach space. The company operates launch facilities in Taiki, Hokkaido, including Launch Complex-0 for the MOMO rocket and plans for Launch Complex-1 for its forthcoming ZERO rocket. Interstellar Technologies aims to make space more accessible through cost-effective and convenient transportation solutions, providing vertically integrated rocket and satellite development services. The company is expanding its facilities to support more frequent launches and accommodate larger vehicles, with the goal of enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of satellite deployment in the space industry.
WorkIndia
Series B in 2023
WorkIndia is a recruitment platform focused on blue-collar jobs, designed to connect job seekers with employers efficiently. The platform allows candidates to search for and apply to suitable jobs with a simple click, streamlining the application process. By utilizing automation, WorkIndia verifies candidate eligibility and manages interview scheduling, eliminating the need for intermediaries and reducing the risk of encountering fraudulent job listings. This approach not only enhances trust among job seekers but also enables employers to effectively attract and screen suitable candidates. Overall, WorkIndia aims to foster a transparent and reliable recruitment ecosystem for both job seekers and employers.
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.
Locus Blue
Seed Round in 2022
Locus Blue is a geospatial data analytics company that specializes in providing an online platform for processing point cloud data. The company's primary product, ScanX, leverages 3D data and machine learning algorithms to enhance efficiency across various industries such as mining, construction, damage insurance, and autonomous vehicles. By automating the analysis of point cloud data acquired from devices like LiDAR, Locus Blue helps these sectors process, view, and share large datasets with high accuracy, ultimately addressing societal issues and improving productivity.
Value of Space
Series A in 2022
Value of Space is a real estate financial service provider specializing in automated property assessments through its advanced AI estimation platform. The company focuses on delivering precise market value estimates for various property types, including commercial, industrial, and residential real estate. Utilizing a multi-tier automatic valuation model, Value of Space employs a combination of single parameter models, multiple linear models, and minimum variance adjustment models to ensure accurate and reliable valuations. By streamlining the investment management process, the company enables clients to access comprehensive real estate information efficiently.
Kiva Corp
Series A in 2022
a leading provider of extended warranties for the Japanese e-commerce market. Kiva provides “proteger,” an innovative solution that enables rapid implementation for online retailers. Kiva addresses the current challenges in the Japanese extended warranty market: “the lack of development pace in the product guarantee services, despite the rapid growth of the e-commerce market.” Kiva’s unique extended warranty service, “proteger,” offers rapid product replacement and repair warranty service to address this issue. In addition to reducing barriers to new product purchases and contributing to sales, “proteger” creates benefits such as providing consumers with a sense of long-term security.
Dareesoft
Series A in 2022
Dareesoft is a company that specializes in providing real-time road hazard information services. It has developed a system that integrates artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, and connectivity technologies to enhance road safety. The company utilizes a lightweight and high-performance AI model that intuitively monitors and visualizes road hazard data, allowing for automatic detection of hazards as they occur. By leveraging advanced technological solutions, Dareesoft aims to facilitate safer driving experiences for its users through timely and accurate hazard reporting.
Resonai is a company that specializes in creating digital twins of buildings, allowing property owners to manage their assets more effectively through a unified operating system. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, Resonai's platform transforms commercial spaces into intelligent environments, enabling machines to interpret and understand visual information. This technology provides clients with enhanced operational control and valuable real-time insights into visitor interactions within their spaces. Ultimately, Resonai empowers building owners to optimize facilities management and enhance the overall user experience through augmented reality applications and data-driven decision-making.
Nuon Media
Series A in 2022
Nuon Media is an Internet e-book store that sells famous domestic romance martial arts fantasy fantasy novels.
NO Search
Seed Round in 2022
NO Search is an online marketplace for home and kitchen appliances.
Habito
Venture Round in 2022
Habito is a digital mortgage platform that streamlines the homebuying process by offering a comprehensive service that integrates mortgage applications, conveyancing, and surveys. The company provides Habito Plus, which consolidates these elements into one solution, enhancing convenience for buyers. Additionally, Habito operates a proprietary broker portal that grants over 3,000 external brokers access to its unique buy-to-let mortgage products and Instant Decision technology. Utilizing chatbot interfaces and machine learning, Habito’s platform efficiently assists consumers in finding suitable mortgage deals, allowing them to compare monthly payments and avoid excessive interest rates. The firm aims to expand its offerings by introducing innovative residential mortgage products tailored to various homeowners' needs.
Asuene is a company focused on renewable power retail services that facilitate local production and consumption of energy. Additionally, it has developed a carbon management platform aimed at assisting organizations in tracking, managing, and reporting their greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform integrates various data sources to collect emissions information and formulate strategies for reducing pollutants over time. This enables organizations to effectively manage their environmental footprint, comply with regulatory requirements, and work towards their sustainability objectives.
Emulsion Flow Technologies
Series A in 2022
Emulsion Flow Technologies is an environmental management company specializing in the recycling of rare metals and the separation and purification of substances. The company has developed a solvent extraction method that enhances the efficiency of these processes. Their technology aims to boost productivity, improve working conditions, increase separation and purification capabilities, and reduce environmental impact, making it valuable for businesses in the rare metal recycling industry.
Flyability
Series C in 2022
Flyability SA is a Swiss company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development and manufacturing of flying robots designed for inspecting and exploring difficult-to-reach indoor and confined spaces. Its flagship product, Elios, is a collision-tolerant drone tailored for industrial inspection, particularly in sectors such as power generation, oil and gas, and maritime infrastructures. By enabling safe operations in complex environments, Flyability helps mitigate risks associated with human inspections in dangerous locations. The company also participates in search and rescue and security applications, allowing professionals to assess emergency situations without endangering lives. In addition to its drones, Flyability offers comprehensive flying kits that include spare parts, training, and after-sales support. Its innovative approach has earned it multiple awards, including the Drones for Good Award.
Dot Pad — The first tactile graphics display for the visually impaired. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaxlpMj1sxU) Dot Kiosk - The most accessible kiosk for the disabled and everyone in a smart city.
oVice, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in creating virtual spaces for remote communication through its innovative platform. Founded in 2020, oVice enables users to engage in voice-centric interactions as avatars, fostering a more lifelike online collaboration experience. The platform emphasizes customization, allowing users to alter layouts, create lockable rooms, and add static objects, making it suitable for various uses such as remote offices, event venues, and academic conferences. The company was established by Sae Hyung Jung, who aimed to enhance connectivity among teams during the COVID pandemic. By providing a solution that enables clear and natural voice communication, oVice facilitates seamless networking and collaboration regardless of geographical distances.
Dendoh
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Dendoh is a company focused on the branding and promotion sector, utilizing augmented reality (AR) technology and 3D design to enhance user engagement in the Metaverse. Its primary offering is a platform that allows users to easily create, dress up, and manage 3D deformed avatars, which can be applied across various Metaverse environments. With the aim of "filling the world with crazy cute avatars," Dendoh enables users to generate avatars in multiple formats, facilitating a seamless experience in the digital landscape. As a domestic startup, Dendoh is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for personalized digital identities in virtual spaces.
Pretia
Venture Round in 2022
Pretia Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based augmented reality startup founded in 2014, specializing in the design and development of gaming software. The company focuses on creating a platform that enhances entertainment experiences by integrating augmented reality with real-life environments. Utilizing advanced technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, 3D localization, and mapping, Pretia enables users to interact with digital content linked to specific locations. This innovative approach allows players to engage in immersive gaming experiences across various devices, effectively bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.
MOON-X Inc, founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates under the brand CRAFT X, producing and selling craft beer. The company focuses on co-creating consumer products in collaboration with communities and manufacturing partners. In addition to craft beer, MOON-X offers a diverse range of products across several categories, including baby and maternity items, leather accessories, business goods, and skincare for both men and women. By leveraging partnerships and community engagement, MOON-X aims to enrich lives and serve as a launch pad for innovative brands.
Ambr, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that focuses on developing virtual gaming applications. The company creates immersive virtual worlds accessible through virtual reality devices, allowing users to engage as avatars in various interactive spaces. Users can choose from a diverse range of avatars, including warriors, wizards, animals, and monsters, and can explore imaginative environments such as Skyland, cyberspace, and toontown. Ambr also features mini-games that facilitate social interaction among users, enhancing the communal experience within the virtual realm. Through its innovative approach, Ambr aims to redefine social communication and entertainment in a digitally created universe.
Arzooo.com
Series B in 2022
Arzooo is a Retail Tech company founded by former Flipkart employees and IIT Kharagpur alumni. It focuses on empowering brick-and-mortar retailers through its innovative "Go Store" platform, which integrates over 300,000 retail stores across India. The company has already equipped more than 200 stores with its technology, facilitating a competitive retail environment. Arzooo's platform allows partner stores to offer a wide selection of electronic goods, including televisions, refrigerators, and kitchen appliances, without the need for significant inventory investment. By utilizing a reverse auction-based e-commerce model, retailers can provide attractive pricing and payment solutions, enhancing sales conversion and expanding their product categories. As it continues to grow, Arzooo aims to strengthen the retail ecosystem by connecting traditional stores with modern technology.
KAUCHE is a share-buying app that enables users to enjoy low-cost shopping by group-buying with share-buying companions such as friends and family. They provide services for online and mail-order retail shops. KAUCHE is committed in creating an exciting shopping experience for both customers and partners who want to sell products.
Mellow is a food and beverage company that offers a food truck platform and event management support services.
Peckwater Brands
Series A in 2022
Peckwater Brands is a provider of delivery franchises designed to assist kitchen operators in developing their food offerings. The company supplies existing kitchens with comprehensive food concepts that encompass branding, platform listings, suppliers, recipes, packaging, staff training, and technology. By analyzing delivery data from across the UK, Peckwater identifies emerging food trends and consumer preferences, enabling restaurants to enhance their revenue streams and operational efficiency. Through its services, the company aims to empower kitchen operators to successfully adapt to market demands and optimize their business potential.
Rznomics is a biotechnology company founded by Professor Lee Sung-wook's lab, specializing in the development of ribonucleic acid-based gene therapies. The company focuses on creating innovative biopharmaceuticals aimed at addressing significant medical challenges, particularly in the treatment of liver cancer, various cancers, degenerative neurological diseases, and hereditary disorders. Rznomics has been recognized for its technological advancements and was selected by the TIPS program, highlighting its commitment to addressing medical needs that remain unmet in current healthcare. Through its research and development efforts, Rznomics aims to enable medical practitioners to effectively treat complex conditions such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Space Oddity
Series A in 2022
Space Oddity is a music company that has developed an online platform aimed at reshaping the music industry for contemporary times. The company brings together experts from various fields to create and manage diverse content and data platforms centered around music. Its mission is to leverage music as a means to benefit society while assisting music companies in identifying undervalued artists in the market. Through its innovative approach, Space Oddity seeks to transform how music is created, shared, and appreciated.
Operator of a pharmaceutical venture company aiming to develop new drugs based on protac technology. The company provides a protein degradation platform employing a ubiquitin-proteasome system in the body, enabling patients to recover from metabolic disease and several cancers including hematologic malignancy and others.
Token.io is a developer of payment infrastructure focused on facilitating frictionless account-to-account payments, particularly in Europe. The company's platform leverages open banking to provide a comprehensive solution for payment providers, enabling them to easily implement Pay by Bank as a core payment method. With access to over 567 million bank accounts across 21 countries, Token.io's infrastructure supports a seamless transition from traditional card payments to more innovative alternatives. The platform is designed for quick deployment and includes options for enhanced payment authentication, allowing providers to swiftly manage their Pay By Bank capabilities. Token.io's solutions are validated by a robust network of partners, including major financial institutions and payment processors, who collectively serve millions of merchants worldwide.