Enterprise Software Startups

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.

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A Japanese IT company that offers UM SaaS Cloud, a cloud platform to support work practices, factory automation, and supply chain management for its business customers. It connects existing systems, services, and information to help clients transform their operations and expands this offering to around 50 countries.

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Shaperon builds AI software to help companies in regulated industries handle complex, industry-specific compliance and legal requirements. Its compliance AI aims to speed up work and raise compliance standards for sectors where high-stakes, expert-driven judgment is required.

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Showcase provides technology-based business solutions including website improvement tools, facial recognition, and identity verification (eKYC). The company is a publicly listed Japanese firm offering online conversion and authentication services to businesses.

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M&A Online is a media platform that provides information on mergers and acquisitions to help individuals and businesses understand and engage with M&A transactions. The company aims to address Japan's succession crisis and contribute to economic innovation through regular content distribution.

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A company offering surveillance camera solutions with video analysis capabilities for crime prevention, evidence recording, and operational efficiency improvement.

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Sodick is a manufacturer of precision machining equipment including NC electric discharge machines, machining centers, metal 3D printers, laser processing machines, injection molding machines, and food processing equipment. The company serves manufacturers globally with core expertise in machine design, control systems, and electronics technology.

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DirectCloud, Inc. develops and sells "DirectCloud," a cloud storage service for businesses. The company, originally founded as Kobec, shifted from an e-book/publishing business to enterprise cloud storage.

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Taxnap (株式会社タックスナップ) develops "Taxnap," an accounting and tax-filing app aimed at freelancers and sole proprietors in Japan, automating and simplifying bookkeeping and tax return preparation. The company focuses on reducing administrative burdens so individuals can concentrate on their own work.

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DELIGHT builds multilingual AI agents that automate inbound and outbound phone communication for service businesses, replacing manual phone workflows with always-on AI execution.

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Hashilus provides VR/XR-based training and safety education solutions for hazardous work environments and emergency response in manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, and healthcare sectors. The company combines custom XR content development with proprietary haptic hardware to deliver immersive, realistic training experiences that reduce accident risk and improve operational safety awareness.

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E-Higashi operates as a comprehensive logistics and business process outsourcing provider offering 3PL services, facility logistics, office relocation, and IT-related solutions. The company serves corporate clients requiring integrated supply chain and administrative support services.

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Video Matching provides event marketing solutions for B2B companies, offering strategy design, tool selection, event operations, and advertising management across multiple marketing platforms.

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Fixstars provides high-performance computing services, software acceleration, and optimization for technologies such as multicore processors, GPUs, FPGAs, and quantum computing. The company works with enterprises to improve the speed and efficiency of their computing workloads.

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Planet Van is a Japanese company that provides electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions and data management platforms for supply chain and wholesale operations, serving manufacturers, wholesalers, and suppliers.

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UT Group operates a platform for workforce management and career development in Japan, addressing diverse employment conditions, skills training, and life-stage support for Japanese workers and foreign nationals seeking employment in Japan.

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Prodelight develops communication tool systems centered on telephone technology, aiming to help people connect anywhere and with anyone. The company positions itself as an infrastructure business supporting communication in society.

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Vector Inc. is a Japanese company providing multiple business services including PR and press release distribution, direct marketing, human resources consulting, digital marketing, and web solutions. The company operates a holding structure with subsidiaries in marketing services and media technology.

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Mitsucari (株式会社ミツカリ) develops and operates an HR Tech service that analyzes individuals' personalities and compatibility to improve fit between employees and organizations, offering tools for hiring, employee analysis, engagement measurement, and related HR consulting. The product is used by companies for recruitment mismatch prevention and workforce analysis.

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Japanese AI consultancy and development company offering AI consulting (on-site FDE-style), corporate AI training, AI system development (AI agents, RAG platforms, integrations), and an AI engineer staffing service. It also builds AI-native products such as Ray, an AI-enhanced email client, and custom AI agents for accounting, ad marketing, and inbound call handling.

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Linough (株式会社ライナフ) develops software, apps, and hardware for real estate management, including smart locks, facial-recognition smart entrances, and its "Smart Okihai" package delivery system for residential buildings. The company serves property managers in Japan through digital renovation of real estate.

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Retrieva is a Japanese company that develops generative AI and large language model technology, offering AI technical support (system building, engineer training, research support), AI products, and bio-AI solutions to businesses. Its offerings span AI consulting services and named products for enterprise and biotech applications.

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Loglass builds cloud-based management accounting and planning software that centralizes financial and operational data so organizations can access up-to-date information and make data-driven business decisions. The Japanese company targets corporate finance and management teams, using technology to analyze complex data relationships and support planning and performance management.

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Shodensya provides comprehensive energy-efficiency solutions for commercial facilities, including LED lighting retrofits, HVAC system optimization, and equipment replacement across stores, offices, factories, and hospitality venues. The company handles the full service cycle from energy audits and design through installation, operation, and maintenance.

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