Consumer Startups

Wisdom Academy operates after-school care facilities for children ages 3 to elementary school in the greater Tokyo area, combining supervised childcare with diverse learning activities including STEAM, English immersion, programming, and extracurricular classes.

1 investor

airCloset is a fashion subscription service in which professional stylists select and ship coordinated outfits to subscribers' homes, offering monthly plans with rental, exchange, or purchase options. It serves women in Japan and operates a circular rental model, with a physical styling salon offering body-shape and color diagnoses.

1 investor

A Japanese menswear and tailoring company offering made-to-order suits, shirts, trousers, and casual wear. Only operates physical retail stores and an in-house factory for bespoke garment production.

1 investor

Kanmu is a fintech company that builds financial software products, including its Vandle Card (バンドルカード) prepaid card app aimed at consumers who want more accessible payment and spending options. The company develops payment and money-management tools to make finance a natural part of everyday life and commerce in Japan.

1 investor

Gear provides BtoC repair services on behalf of manufacturers, positioning itself in "repair marketing" to improve manufacturers' customer satisfaction, fan base, and branding. The company anticipates growing demand tied to robotics and elderly-care needs in an aging society.

1 investor

Kibera is a Japan-based custom shoe brand that designs and sells semi-customized footwear tailored to individual women's foot shapes, sizes, and concerns. The company combines measurement data and design technology to deliver shoes for women seeking both comfort and aesthetic appeal.

1 investor

Giftpad is a web-based catalog gifting service that allows users to send gifts via SNS or email without requiring recipient address or contact details. The platform offers a curated selection of products across gourmet, fashion, accessories, and experiences for occasions such as weddings, births, and birthdays.

1 investor

A Japanese consumer brand that sells skincare and beauty products online, organized into product series such as Derma Laser and The Derma. It offers direct-to-consumer cosmetics through its e-commerce site.

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Coconala operates an online marketplace, launched in 2012, where individuals and professionals sell skills and services such as logo design, website development, presentation decks, business plans, SEO advice, and app development. Its "PRO" certification program matches certified professionals with business customers.

1 investor

Komugino operates a food-service outsourcing and restaurant brand licensing business, developing and franchising dining brands such as the "Komugi no Dorei" bakery chain. The company, based in Japan, focuses on reviving regional cuisines and expanding franchise restaurants across the country.

1 investor

MiraiSpeaker develops audio hardware products and assistive hearing technology for aging populations, enabling seniors to experience enriched lives through technology.

1 investor

Sakeai operates a craft sake brewery on Sado Island and develops technology solutions for the traditional sake industry, including a recommendation service and cloud-based brewery management platform. The company aims to preserve and transmit sake-making knowledge to new generations while expanding market reach through digital tools.

1 investor

Satoyume is a Japanese consulting and business-production firm focused on regional revitalization, working with municipalities and prefectures across Japan on local development projects, tourism, and hospitality ventures (including its Satoyume Hotels brand). It positions itself as a "local business incubator," also holding travel-agency and paid job-placement licenses.

1 investor

SpeakBUDDY develops an AI-powered language learning service, with an AI English conversation app as its main product for language learners. The company is a Japan-based startup aiming to expand its language acquisition products across Asia and globally.

1 investor

DDグループ (Diamond Dining) operates a nationwide chain of restaurants, bars, entertainment dining venues, and amusement/billiards spaces across Japan, including themed concept restaurants and izakaya. The company runs roughly 94+ outlets nationwide spanning food, beverage, and entertainment hospitality.

1 investor

Tamemap is a location-based platform that helps users discover nearby events they can attend immediately, using GPS mapping and real-time event information. The service targets people seeking local activities and community events in their accessible area.

1 investor

Toysub is a toy subscription service that curates and delivers educational toys—ranging from traditional wooden items to modern electronic toys—to parents with young children, emphasizing parent-child interaction. The service operates on a sharing model where toys are returned and cycled to other families, reducing toy waste and promoting sustainable consumption practices.

1 investor

Naturum is an online retailer and service provider specializing in fishing and camping equipment, with a focus on outdoor lifestyle experiences. The company operates as part of Scroll Inc., a publicly listed group in Japan, and has served outdoor enthusiasts since 1996.

1 investor

Nohana is a mobile app that enables users to create photobooks, photo cards, and other photo items from smartphone or cloud photos. The service targets families and individuals who wish to preserve memories, offering a monthly subscription model where the first item is free after paying only shipping costs.

1 investor

Coco Gourmet (ココグルメ) makes fresh, veterinarian-supervised, grain-free homemade dog food using human-grade domestic Japanese meat, fish, and vegetables prepared through low-temperature cooking. The nutritionally complete meals are aimed at dog owners in Japan seeking healthy, additive-free food for their pets.

1 investor

Biophilia manufactures fresh pet food for dogs and cats, positioning itself as a pet wellness company that delivers nutrition and health through daily meals. The company serves pet owners in Japan and operates a Hong Kong office.

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Vegan-focused company that operates the Vegan Sushi Tokyo food business, working to make vegan options easy and accessible in everyday life. Based in Japan, it has run its operations since its founding in 2020 with a mission to build a society where anyone can choose veganism.

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A company that sources and sells acai berries and other Amazon fruits, focusing on authentic quality products for consumer enjoyment.

1 investor

Frames is a hair salon in Japan offering personalized hair styling and treatment services including cuts, coloring, hair quality improvement treatments, and scalp care. The salon caters to both men and women seeking damage restoration and aesthetic hair design.

1 investor