AI & Machine Learning Startups

Carbgem (カーブジェン株式会社) is a Japanese company that applies generative AI, image AI, and cloud technology to build R&D and operational solutions, including drug discovery support, image and tissue analysis, quality control, medical document assistants, and diagnostic support. It serves life sciences, healthcare, consumer goods/distribution, manufacturing/infrastructure, and public/administrative sectors to address labor shortages, work standardization, and real-time decision-making.

1 investor

Kasanare develops a generative AI platform for enterprises designed to enable reliable AI that can be trusted with business operations. The company provides implementation support and governance controls for integrating AI into daily workflows.

1 investor

Callisto builds a medical imaging data infrastructure platform to support AI research and drug development by collecting, anonymizing, and structuring medical image data from Japanese healthcare facilities for use in AI model development and clinical research.

1 investor

Cuoncrop builds an AI intelligence platform that visualizes the environmental value of food and agricultural products across multiple sustainability metrics beyond decarbonization. The platform serves food and beverage companies, agricultural businesses, and enterprises seeking to communicate the sustainability and environmental credentials of their products to supply chain partners and consumers.

1 investor

Qlay builds AI-powered recruiting tools, including AI interviewers and AI test administrators, that assess candidates' actual skills while detecting unnatural or AI-assisted responses to reduce bias in hiring. It also runs a matching service that screens overseas engineers through language and technical tests, 1-on-1 interviews, and live coding to connect companies with top candidates.

1 investor

Kurojica develops a suite of AI-based management tools covering areas such as PDF document classification, cloud storage, generative AI (GPT/OpenAI) deployment, government cloud for public agencies and universities, cybersecurity, cloud servers, real estate rental listings, scheduling, subscription billing, and recruitment landing pages. Its products are used by businesses in Japan, with the company stating over 1,800 companies and 35,000 users across its product lines.

1 investor

Corecon (株式会社コアコンシェル) is a company based in Tokyo, Japan. The page provides only corporate registration details and gives no usable information about the company's products or services.

1 investor

Kokoro no Company (formerly Trinity Technology) addresses challenges of Japan's super-aged society by combining digital/AI tools with human support in what it calls "age-tech and services," covering areas like dementia-related asset freezing, guardianship, inheritance, and business succession. Its offerings serve elderly individuals, families, business owners, and professional advisors across Japan.

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Cozre operates a media and market research platform serving parents and caregivers in Japan, providing data-driven insights into parenting trends, consumer behavior, and family-related products and services. The company has grown from a small media outlet to a community of over 900,000 member households, offering awards, market research reports, and marketing research services focused on the parenting and women's career development sectors.

1 investor

Sakura Internet provides cloud infrastructure services including Sakura Cloud, GPU servers optimized for AI and deep learning, and rental and dedicated servers for various customer needs.

1 investor

Sustainacraft evaluates the effectiveness of nature conservation and forest carbon projects by combining satellite remote sensing with causal inference techniques, quantifying carbon credit baselines with high accuracy. It serves the carbon credit and natural capital finance market, working with research and public institutions to counter greenwashing and low-quality credits.

1 investor

Fullerene is a professional services firm that supports corporate strategic decision-making, M&A, and organizational transformation by combining AI technology with human expertise to enhance the precision of business judgments and execution.

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Joshu develops a healthcare information sharing platform that connects care providers and facilities to support integrated community-based care systems.

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Senkyo builds an all-in-one cloud platform for politicians and local governments in Japan, covering election campaign support such as voter list management and election maps, citizen surveys, and information sharing. It also offers generative AI tools for government DX (automating citizen inquiries and internal administrative work) and an online secretary service for legislators.

1 investor

SolvifAI is a SaaS platform that uses AI to automate deliverable generation and project management for system development and IT/DX projects. It generates draft documents, conducts quality reviews, and automates risk/task management to improve project success rates for enterprises and IT vendors.

1 investor

Chot Inc. offers access to a network of software development professionals—primarily frontend, backend, mobile, and infrastructure engineers—who can be matched to client projects via an AI-based recommendation feature. It functions as a talent/staffing service connecting companies with software engineers for project work.

1 investor

A technology company that develops digital infrastructure to make human potential visible and connect it to society, using "human digital twin" technology to model individuals' interests, skills, and values. Its solutions can be applied across fields such as education, human resource development, and regional revitalization.

1 investor

Nextware develops and modernizes IT systems for enterprise clients, leveraging over 30 years of experience in system development, integration, and digital transformation.

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A no-code development and consulting firm in Japan that helps businesses with new product development, digital transformation, and AI implementation using no-code tools like Bubble. The company also operates educational initiatives to promote no-code technology adoption.

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BizReach operates online recruitment and HR technology services in Japan, combining roughly 17 years of job-market data with AI to serve job seekers, corporate HR departments, and executives. Its offerings span career and hiring solutions plus a research arm studying "WorkTech" technologies for the workplace.

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Bit-Quark provides data-driven solutions for manufacturing and logistics optimization, supported by AI research and digital transformation consulting. The company was established as a spinoff from NEC and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology's joint AI research program.

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Ficha develops and sells AI-powered image recognition systems. The company serves customers requiring computer vision solutions for automated visual analysis and inspection.

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Privacy Tech provides AI and data governance services, helping companies audit, implement, and operate governance rules for their AI and data use, using AI to automate and support these tasks amid staffing shortages. It serves primarily large enterprises with support for governance operations, external communication, and overseas expansion.

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Medeta develops AI and digital technology solutions to expand reproductive medicine techniques and services, making them reproducible and accessible to patients. The company applies artificial intelligence to fertility treatment workflows to enhance physician and embryologist expertise.

1 investor