AI & Machine Learning Startups

Proxima Technology develops AI products using mathematical algorithms—including machine learning, optimization, control theory, and 3D data analysis—primarily for manufacturing and industrial sectors to improve business operations.

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QBIT Robotics develops robotics packages for the service industry and provides robot deployment support, consulting, and robotics service provider offerings. The company has built restaurant concierge robots, cafe robots, and related systems for hospitality venues.

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Red Dot Drone Japan develops software solutions for drone operations, including remote piloting, automated storage and charging systems, AI-powered object detection and behavior analysis, and data visualization tools. The company serves organizations requiring safe and efficient unmanned drone deployment across surveillance, disaster response, and commercial applications.

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ScaleHack connects businesses with skilled professionals in growth strategy, scaling, and operational challenges. The company operates a database of specialists experienced in business development across major Japanese firms, offering project-based teams and methodologies to support companies from startups to enterprises.

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Senjin Holdings operates in AI marketing, AI development, art, and business incubation sectors. The company, which originated from a cryptocurrency media platform, maintains multiple regional offices across Japan focused on local economic development and marketing support.

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Shade3D is a 3D computer graphics software that enables creation of 3D models, textures, and animations for applications including metaverse, BIM/CIM, and product visualization. The software serves designers, architects, engineers, and creative professionals who need professional-grade 3D modeling and rendering capabilities.

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Smash is a Japanese company that uses digital communication and conversations — with people or bots — as a way to solve problems, providing marketing, consulting, and data analysis services. It serves businesses, local governments, and consumers.

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SOXAI develops, manufactures, and sells wearable and IoT electronic devices and sensing technology for healthcare, along with related mobile/web applications and health-data analytics. The Japanese company applies non-invasive sensing technology to everyday products to support health monitoring and quality of life.

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STELLA is a Japanese technology and design company that builds its own products and services, including tools that turn AI chat sessions into branded, shareable documents and e-commerce apps for cross-border shopping. Its work spans AI-assisted document creation and consumer shopping applications.

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Taomics is a Japanese healthcare IT company that integrates omics testing with AI to build a digital twin of an individual's health status. It offers a platform for medical facilities and pharmaceutical/food companies to measure effectiveness and personalize treatments and product development, as well as consumer services for improving health and optimizing medical costs.

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Tellus is a Japan-based satellite data platform that provides satellite imagery along with cloud tools to analyze and combine satellite and ground data for new business applications. It offers enterprise cloud services for acquiring, processing, sharing, and building AI models from satellite data.

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Japanese company operating the "Mirai Shiki" cram school and producing video lesson content, as well as general and study-reference books. It also runs AI/DX, M&A, and R&D business lines.

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A Japanese data analytics company that helps consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, and marketers leverage POS and ID-POS purchase data for product development, marketing strategy, and area-based store planning.

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Verne Technologies builds a voice-based AI interface that lets people interact with generative AI through natural spoken conversation. The company focuses on making AI more intuitive and accessible for general consumers.

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株式会社villio develops AI agent services for recruiting and provides recruitment consulting, along with a new staffing/placement service that supports candidates from career planning through post-hire success. It also operates a talent development SaaS, serving hiring and workforce needs in Japan.

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WACUL is a Japanese marketing consultancy that uses accumulated site data and research to support companies from strategy planning through execution, improvement, and in-house capability building. Its research arm publishes studies on digital marketing topics such as landing pages, SEO, and BtoB purchasing behavior.

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XAION DATA develops services using open data based on patented data collection and structuring technology, and provides AI/data solutions. The company also operates in job placement and recruitment information services.

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YOUPACE is a talent agency for live streamers (called "livers") that provides management, training, and support services to help content creators build sustainable streaming careers. The company serves aspiring and established streamers in Japan who broadcast primarily conversational content on the Pococha platform.

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YZ provides tools and services to help small businesses grow their sales, centered on mycsess, a low-cost growth management platform that uses a database of over 20,000 companies for automated matching, scout emailing, and deal navigation. The company also offers HR recruitment, consulting, and technology-focused media aimed at small-business owners.

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Zenmetry provides corporate training programs and implementation support for generative AI and AI agents, including executive hands-on programs, curriculum development, and workflow integration services. It also develops its own AI agent products, serving businesses and executives in Japan.

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ZenmuTech develops data security software using proprietary secret-sharing and data obfuscation technology to prevent information leakage. The company offers solutions like ZENMU Virtual Drive and QueryAhead for enterprises seeking security without compromising usability.

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ARCS Inc. develops AI and robotics automation tools that help research laboratories standardize and streamline their operations. The company works with universities and businesses to build reliable, practical products for lab environments.

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UrbanX Technologies develops a digital platform for managing urban infrastructure, addressing challenges of aging infrastructure and resource constraints faced by municipalities in Japan. The company focuses on digitizing infrastructure monitoring and maintenance to support sustainable urban management.

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Asilla develops behavior-recognition AI that analyzes human movement from surveillance cameras, drones, and robots to predict actions, help prevent incidents and accidents, and optimize facility operations. Its offerings include a foot-traffic data platform used in commercial facilities in Japan.

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