HR Tech Startups

A Japanese media and digital marketing company that operates video and SNS platforms focused on the elderly care sector, providing video production services for care facilities and a talent platform to support care workers.

2 investors

Cognitee analyzes professional dialogue in one-on-ones, coaching, and sales conversations using proprietary AI to identify communication patterns and techniques. The company provides analysis tools and training programs for managers and leaders seeking to improve their coaching and dialogue skills.

2 investors

BackTech develops Pocket Therapist, a digital platform connecting employees with physical therapists and health professionals to address musculoskeletal pain and wellness issues in workplace health management. The service uses technology to bridge employees and specialists across time and location for occupational health interventions.

2 investors

Buzzkuri is an HR and organizational consulting firm that works closely with clients' teams to reform performance evaluation, 1-on-1s, and training programs. It serves HR departments and company executives who want to drive organizational change beyond surface-level initiatives.

2 investors

Lancers operates a Japanese online marketplace connecting individuals and companies for outsourced work, including freelance and side-job matching services. The company launched Japan's first business-outsourcing platform "Lancers" and offers talent services supporting smart management for businesses.

2 investors

A directory and communication platform that enables employees to search for colleagues by name, department, skills, and work location, then connect seamlessly via chat, calls, or video. It integrates with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other enterprise collaboration tools to streamline workplace communication and foster organizational collaboration.

2 investors

Skillnote is a skill management system that organizes and visualizes employee skills, qualifications, work experience, and training history to help manufacturers with workforce placement, skills transfer, safety, and retention. It supports QMS competency management, training management, and career development, and is used by over 250 companies primarily in manufacturing.

2 investors

GenerativeForce builds generative AI applications and provides consulting for Japan's core industries such as finance, manufacturing, distribution, insurance, and investment. It also offers career consulting in AI and growth sectors, serving enterprises in Japan.

2 investors

Job-Us is an HR-Tech AI platform that matches job seekers with roles based on passion and ability to support employment modernization in Japan.

2 investors

HRBrain develops and provides cloud-based HR software for Japanese companies, including personnel evaluation, talent management, and organizational survey tools. The products focus on HR digitalization and organizational improvement using data and technology, with over 4,000 companies having adopted the HRBrain series.

2 investors

Manebi operates a workforce development and e-learning platform ("manebi eラーニング") that provides corporate training and staff development for companies. It offers industry-specific e-learning services for the staffing, security, and construction sectors.

2 investors

Mazin develops industrial equipment and provides staffing services in manufacturing sectors. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

2 investors

mento operates a platform for supporting middle managers, combining management coaches focused on behavioral change with a purpose-built "management AI" to help companies improve managerial effectiveness. The Japan-focused product aims to make management repeatable and less dependent on individual talent, addressing productivity and organizational performance.

2 investors

OKAN provides employee retention and workplace wellness solutions through an on-site cafeteria service and organizational health assessment platform for Japanese companies.

2 investors

PeopleX is an AI-native HR platform that automates recruitment and employee development through AI-powered interviews, role-play simulations, and team assessments. The platform serves enterprise organizations seeking to streamline hiring, identify talent requirements, and deliver personalized training interventions.

2 investors

TechBowl is a Japanese internet-services company that runs TechTrain, an engineering-education program aimed at training the next generation of engineers, alongside an HR/recruiting business. It operates as a licensed job-placement service in Japan.

2 investors

LTB (株式会社エルティービー) provides foreign worker employment support in Japan, including recruitment placement, visa/residence-status compliance, and employment management tools. It operates the "Peregre Works" job platform and "Peregre Agent" staffing service, matching foreign workers to jobs (including logistics and warehouse roles) while automating residence-card tracking and employment-eligibility checks to prevent illegal employment.

2 investors

Only Story is a recruitment and staffing firm that connects executives and management-level professionals with companies facing business challenges in Japan. The company specializes in placing experienced professionals directly with company leadership teams.

2 investors

Caster is a Japanese human-resources company that operates staffing and recruitment services, including AI-assisted online assistant offerings, to support remote and outsourced work for businesses. Founded in 2014 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, it pursues an "AI First" strategy across its workforce services.

2 investors

GroupBy aggregates startup job postings into a single place, letting candidates browse and apply to open positions across companies. The platform presents listings with role details, company information, and benefits for job seekers in South Korea.

1 investor

10by10 operates a recruiting marketplace that matches qualified candidates with hiring companies by pooling candidates across multiple recruitment agencies. It serves recruitment agencies and employers in the hiring and talent industry.

1 investor

1111 operates an online job-search and recruitment platform that uses AI to recommend relevant job openings, optimize resumes and self-introductions, and provide interview preparation and salary comparison tools. It serves job seekers and employers, primarily in the Taiwanese market.

1 investor

2CGroup is a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs, giving startups and scale-ups access to experts across five areas: finance, marketing, innovation financing, human resources, and ESG. It operates specialized entities including iytro (marketing for early-stage startups and scale-ups), Collectively.life (ESG audit, best-practice implementation, and certification), and Orah Talent (AI-assisted recruitment from sourcing to onboarding).

1 investor

2cloudnine develops a unified payroll and workforce management platform built on Salesforce, serving staffing agencies, labour hire companies, and recruitment businesses. The platform integrates people, operations, and finance functions with AI-powered automation capabilities.

1 investor