Advanced Manufacturing Startups

EasyTEM is a manufacturer that originated from medical-device technology patents and expanded into home-use beauty devices, handling research, development, and production as a connected process. It positions itself as a manufacturer that supports products from development through manufacturing and export.

2 investors

Skydisc, Inc. provides AI-based digital transformation support for Japan's manufacturing industry, using technology to assist management transformation and let people focus on more creative work. The company also builds IoT devices and software for manufacturers.

2 investors

Serendip Holdings acquires and supports mid-sized and small Japanese manufacturers facing succession problems, aiming to help them grow into long-lasting companies. It provides consulting services, DX and R&D support, and professional management talent to address the operational and technical challenges of Japan's manufacturing sector.

2 investors

DayBreak Co., Ltd. develops special flash-freezing solutions and equipment (including the "Art Lock Freezer") and distributes flash-frozen food products such as frozen fruit ("HenoHeno") and frozen sushi. Based in Tokyo, it serves food industry businesses in Japan and, through its US subsidiary, in the United States.

2 investors

SmartMore Corporation develops products and solutions for smart manufacturing and digital innovation, helping manufacturers with Manufacturing Optimization and Automation (MOA) covering cost, efficiency, quality control, and ESG. It applies technologies such as deep learning, digital platforms, and automation equipment for industrial enterprises across multiple sectors.

2 investors

GenKan is a manufacturing shop-floor monitoring system that uses installed sensors (including RFID) to automatically capture production data, making processing costs, material costs, and electricity consumption visible for high-mix, low-volume manufacturers. It also provides cost-management consulting support, from actual cost analysis to KPI setting, aimed at Japanese factory operators.

2 investors

Mazin develops industrial equipment and provides staffing services in manufacturing sectors. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

2 investors

RICOS builds RICOS Production Suite, a browser-based platform for machine learning and CAE (computer-aided engineering) simulation, including RICOS Lightning, which uses its proprietary "IsoGCN" machine learning algorithm to predict simulation results and cut computation time, and RICOS Generative CAE, which runs automated design-and-verification loops to search for optimal shapes. It serves manufacturing and product-design engineering teams in the CAE/scientific-computing category.

2 investors

Kaminashi is a service platform that implements comprehensive security measures including data encryption, two-factor authentication, and regular third-party security audits. The company operates on AWS infrastructure in Tokyo with redundant data protection and holds ISMS (ISO 27001) certification.

2 investors

Nagaoka manufactures water treatment and intake equipment (including groundwater intake screens, water processing systems, and seawater intake technology) and oil refining equipment such as reactor screen internals. The company serves the water and energy industries, with its screen internals supplied to over 65 countries.

2 investors

Operator of EMLink, a cloud-based equipment maintenance and asset management platform for plants and factories, featuring AI agents, KPI dashboards, approval workflows, and natural-language access to equipment data. Serves manufacturing, real estate, and public infrastructure companies across sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, automotive, and utilities in Japan.

2 investors

Aqrose builds AI-powered machine vision tools, models, and turnkey systems for industrial quality control, safety checks, and process optimization. Its products serve manufacturers with defect inspection software, vision hardware systems, video analysis, and an industrial vision language model (AQ-VLM).

2 investors

ICH Co., Ltd. is a company specializing in high-performance advanced composite materials, developing advanced materials and components for the global market.

1 investor

MonotaRO operates an online store selling industrial supplies, tools, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) products, and related goods to businesses. The Japanese e-commerce platform offers product categories, search functions, and campaigns for a wide range of factory and workplace materials.

1 investor

Allegion designs and manufactures door hardware and door control solutions, focusing on the safety and security of facilities. It serves partners across the supply chain in the UK and works to promote correctly specified, installed, and maintained door hardware.

1 investor

Reforus develops a bio-based polymer coating and urethane technology, made from pulp and agricultural waste streams, that protects wood composites against water, fire, mold, and pests. It sells this green technology to wood manufacturers to create higher-value, more durable wood products.

1 investor

A contract manufacturer operating eight production facilities across five countries, offering regional manufacturing for customers seeking supply resilience, tariff mitigation, and reduced logistics costs and transit times. It provides localized support and flexible production capacity to adapt to changing market demands.

1 investor

Cyncly provides software solutions for design, manufacturing, sales, and project management, covering the workflow from initial design concept to final installation. It serves businesses in design and manufacturing industries, offering tools for designers, production optimization, and customer sales experiences.

1 investor

Uniloyal Materials manufactures and sells chemical materials such as plastics, with its main product being urea-formaldehyde resin granules (UMP series), a thermosetting plastic. The material is used in electronics/electrical appliances, high-end bathroom fixtures, and kitchenware, and is available in multiple colors with UL flame-retardant certification.

1 investor

Nexo Küchen is a manufacturer of custom, made-to-order kitchen furniture with Swiss-inspired contemporary design, offering modular cabinetry, finishes and materials. It sells through a network of authorized distributors and kitchen studios rather than directly to consumers.

1 investor

3dClick provides a web-based platform for sales teams to create and share interactive 3D product catalogs and packaging configurations. The tool allows clients to customize 3D packages in real-time while respecting production constraints, targeting manufacturers and companies in packaging, industrial goods, and B2B sales.

1 investor

3D Continuum provides end-to-end digitization and artificial intelligence solutions for maritime and offshore infrastructure assets. The company serves asset owners, operators, contractors, inspectors, financiers, insurers, and regulators seeking more efficient and cost-effective monitoring and delivery of critical infrastructure.

1 investor

3D Controls, founded in December 2014, develops ceramic 3D printing processes and materials, having created its own proprietary process and materials for ceramic 3D printing. The company applies its 3D printing technology to applications such as directly manufacturing dental aligners, positioning it as a lower-carbon alternative to conventional machining.

1 investor

3D Formtech provides industrial 3D printing services, including metal 3D printing, producing finished parts for manufacturing companies in Finland and internationally. Its clients come from sectors such as defense, automation and machine industry, food technology, and health technology.

1 investor