Venture-Backed Startups

Manufacturer of 3D inspection equipment, primarily PCB inspection systems for various customers.

1 investor

An e-commerce platform selling apparel and lifestyle products through online retail channels.

3 investors

CX Lounge is a collaborative space operated by AI inside where businesses can experience advanced AI technologies and co-create solutions to real-world challenges. The venue hosts events, demonstrations, and networking opportunities for diverse stakeholders to develop new business value and innovation.

2 investors

Alivas is a medical device startup developing a new therapeutic device for refractory chronic constipation, a condition affecting patients who do not respond to drug treatment. The company originated from the Japan Biodesign program, a collaboration between Stanford University and the University of Tokyo.

1 investor

Bridge is a Japanese web marketing agency offering SEO and LLMO (large language model optimization) consulting, content marketing, and multi-platform ad operations (Google, Yahoo!, Facebook) for clients ranging from startups to large enterprises. It serves industries including SaaS, D2C, finance, real estate, recruitment, and B2B services.

2 investors

Epsilon Medical develops and manufactures intravascular electrodes for cerebrovascular applications. The company operates in the medical device sector, serving clinical and research markets.

1 investor

Ginco provides enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure services including wallet and node operations, supporting multiple digital assets and blockchain protocols for Web3 companies. The company serves cryptocurrency exchanges and other Web3 enterprises requiring institutional-quality security, stability, and support.

1 investor

Holoway develops precision surface-shape measurement instruments based on its own digital holography technology, offering measurement solutions for lab experiments, offline quality control, and inline/in-process measurement. Its systems measure flatness at nanometer resolution over large areas in a single shot without focusing, using a non-contact, non-destructive method.

2 investors

Inner Resource develops and operates web content platforms and systems, offering services in content planning, production, management, and advertising-related operations.

1 investor

JCCL develops CO₂ separation and recovery equipment using proprietary solid absorbents and membranes for post-combustion exhaust gases and direct air capture applications. The company manufactures evaluation and testing apparatus for carbon capture processes and membrane performance assessment.

1 investor

JCG operates an esports gaming tournament platform and produces esports marketing campaigns and events for enterprises and game publishers. The company serves both corporate clients and competitive gaming audiences in Japan.

1 investor

KURASERU develops software and digital transformation (DX) services for Japan's elderly-care industry, aiming to reduce the operational burden on care workers through technology. The company builds systems for care facilities, hospitals, and home-nursing providers.

2 investors

LexxPluss develops autonomous mobile robots and infrastructure systems that enable industrial equipment at factories and logistics hubs to operate independently without human direction. The company addresses labor shortages and productivity challenges in manufacturing and logistics.

4 investors

Looop is an electricity retail business operating in Japan that offers power sales services to customers. The company also operates renewable energy generation projects and logistics infrastructure.

1 investor

MaaS Tech Japan builds mobility data products and provides consulting and media services aimed at optimizing transportation systems by connecting travelers, transport operators, and trip destinations. Based in Tokyo, the company focuses on the social implementation of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) in Japan.

3 investors

meleap develops HADO, an augmented reality sport in which players wear a head-mounted display and arm sensor to play techno-sports experiences. The company creates AR-based competitive sports systems and spectator formats.

4 investors

MonotaRO operates an online store selling industrial supplies, tools, MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) products, and related goods to businesses. The Japanese e-commerce platform offers product categories, search functions, and campaigns for a wide range of factory and workplace materials.

1 investor

NearMe operates a shared shuttle service powered by proprietary AI that matches people with rides to reduce inefficient transportation and provide affordable, convenient mobility. The company positions this shuttle service as a "fourth public transportation option" to serve communities across Japan and address regional mobility challenges.

3 investors

PRISM BioLab is a biotechnology company that develops PepMetics, a proprietary drug discovery platform of small molecules designed to mimic α-helix or β-turn peptides, aiming to target proteins previously considered "undruggable." The company maintains a screening library of over 20,000 compounds and partners with pharmaceutical firms on drug discovery programs.

3 investors

REJECT sells gaming accessories designed to professional standards for gamers seeking to improve their performance. The company develops products like finger sleeves and arm covers that have gained recognition on Amazon for popularity among both professional and casual gamers.

1 investor

Shippio operates as a digital freight forwarder in Japan, offering cloud software and international logistics (forwarding) operations to shippers and logistics providers. Its platform coordinates cross-border shipping across multiple trade stakeholders and turns trade data into a management tool, using AI and operational automation.

9 investors

Smart Trade develops investment trading algorithms for institutional and corporate clients, with track records in Japanese individual stocks, indices, and cryptocurrencies. The company, founded by AI and investment professionals, aims to bring systematic trading and AI investment technology to Japanese investors, and provides investment advisory (not fund management).

1 investor

TL Genomics develops in vitro diagnostic medical products and healthcare testing services, focusing on bone marrow transplant testing, chromosome analysis for disease risk and fertility assessment, and related medical services.

1 investor

WAKAZE manufactures and sells Japanese sake and craft spirits, with production operations in both Japan and France. The company operates tasting bars and restaurants in Tokyo and Paris to distribute its branded products directly to consumers.

1 investor