Consumer Startups

Amazia operates freemium manga apps including "マンガBANG!" and "マンガトート," along with an original manga label, WebToon production, and a cross-border e-commerce site ("Fandom Tokyo"). The Tokyo-based, publicly listed company focuses on digital manga distribution and anime/manga-related media for both domestic and international audiences.

3 investors

CANARY is a Japanese rental housing app that lets users search apartments using detailed filters and a draw-on-map area search, with options tailored to students, working professionals, couples, and families. It also supports booking property viewings directly in-app and notifies users of newly listed rentals.

3 investors

Sharedine (シェアダイン) is a personal chef matching service in Japan that connects households with over 40,000 registered food professionals — nutritionists, cooks, and restaurant chefs — who visit homes to prepare batch-cooked meals and course dinners. It serves individuals and families with needs ranging from baby food and diet meals to party catering, with plans starting from 768 yen per meal.

3 investors

Pickyou is a Japanese online marketplace where individual sellers list used and secondhand fashion items such as coats, jackets, tops, and accessories from various brands. The platform organizes listings by category and seller, with pricing in Japanese yen and shipping to multiple international regions.

3 investors

HERALBONY is a Japanese art and lifestyle brand that licenses and commercializes artwork created by artists with disabilities (including intellectual disabilities and autism), turning their work into products under an "artist first" model that fairly compensates the artists and welfare facilities. The company aims to reframe disability as distinctive individuality and expand its work internationally.

3 investors

Little Planet operates indoor children's theme parks that combine digital technology with physical play to turn play into learning experiences for kids and families. It also licenses its interactive attractions to businesses, facilities, and educational institutions for events and permanent kids' spaces.

3 investors

ScatterLab builds Zeta, an AI-native entertainment app where users co-create interactive story experiences with AI characters in real time, powered by its own fun-optimized AI model Spotwrite-1. The company serves consumer entertainment audiences primarily in South Korea and Japan, positioning Zeta against platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Roblox.

2 investors

BongdaWap is a Vietnamese-language football data website that provides live match results, scores, and betting odds for hundreds of leagues worldwide. It targets football fans who want to follow real-time match updates.

2 investors

10% is a mobile app that gives consumers cashback on their regular grocery shopping by having them submit photos of their receipts, which the app scans to detect eligible products. Earnings accumulate and are paid out by bank transfer once a minimum threshold is reached.

2 investors

A free mobile game where players pick a country, build a player, and compete for a spot in a FIFA World Cup 2026 squad. Available on iOS, Android, and FIFA Play Zone.

2 investors

1Huddle is an AI-powered employee engagement and performance platform that uses gamified learning experiences to help organizations build culture, onboard staff, and upskill teams. It serves enterprise clients across industries with customizable branded games, performance tracking, and talent development tools.

2 investors

21Market operates a marketplace for refurbished and used mobile phones in South Korea, using AI-powered inspection systems to verify device condition and performance. The platform ensures transparent pricing and quality assurance for buyers and sellers through automated diagnostics and data-driven verification.

2 investors

24 Hour Fitness operates a chain of gyms and fitness clubs offering memberships, classes, and training, along with the 24GO mobile app for accessing workout content and club check-in. It serves individual consumers across the United States.

2 investors

24SEVEN Apni Dukan operates a chain of digitized convenience stores in Pakistan, combining in-store and app-based shopping with an AI-powered POS, inventory management, loyalty programs, and embedded fintech services. The company runs on a franchise model, offering entrepreneurs and store owners branding, retail technology, supply chain, and centralized warehousing support.

2 investors

30 Sundays is an AI-powered holiday planning and booking platform that creates personalized vacation itineraries specifically designed for couples. The company offers curated couple packages for international destinations with transparent pricing and round-the-clock customer support.

2 investors

FitXpress uses AI-powered computer vision to estimate body weight from images, enabling verification of self-reported data for BMI calculations in healthcare and wellness applications. The service is designed for healthcare providers and wellness programs requiring accurate biometric validation.

2 investors

4books is a subscription app that produces original 15-minute summaries of nonfiction books, along with podcasts and courses, available in Italian, English, and Spanish. It targets consumers seeking to learn key ideas from top books through reading or audio content.

2 investors

58.com operates an online classifieds and local-services marketplace in China, listing used cars, second-hand goods, job openings, rentals, and home and business services. It connects individuals and businesses with providers across categories such as recruitment, moving, renovation, vehicle sales, and recycling.

2 investors

A fast-casual burger restaurant chain that serves made-to-order smashburgers with a focus on high-quality ingredients and simple menu offerings. The company operates locations across New York and the East Coast.

2 investors

80 Acres Farms operates indoor vertical farms that grow produce using controlled-environment technology, recycling water and nutrients to reduce resource use and food waste. The company aims to provide fresh, nutritious produce with a focus on sustainable growing and packaging practices.

2 investors

818 produces award-winning tequila, including Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo expressions, made through traditional agave harvesting, brick-oven cooking, and oak-barrel aging. The brand sells its spirits directly to consumers alongside cocktail recipes.

2 investors

831 Stories is a publisher and events organizer focused on romance fiction, running book signings, author Q&As, and reader book clubs across US cities. It publishes romance titles and builds community events around romance readers, writers, and fans.

2 investors

9GAG operates a cross-platform entertainment network that distributes user-generated and curated content including memes, videos, and jokes to a global audience across its website and social media channels. The platform serves as a destination for entertainment consumption and social sharing, particularly focused on gaming and comedy content.

2 investors

A Dozen Cousins makes ready-to-eat packaged foods—including seasoned beans, bone broth rice, and seasoning sauces—inspired by Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American recipes. The products are sold direct-to-consumer and emphasize real, nutrient-dense ingredients for home cooking.

2 investors