Venture-Backed Startups

Japanese financial information provider publishing stock, FX and corporate research content distributed through news outlets.

2 investors

precal is an automated pharmacy reception and prescription data-entry service for pharmacies in Japan, where patients scan prescriptions at a tablet and remote online clerks enter the data. It uses RPA to automatically input prescription data into the pharmacy's dispensing/receipt computer (recekon) and handles printing, reducing pharmacy staff workload.

4 investors

Marketing Applications develops a marketing research platform and data management tools for market research firms, advertising agencies, manufacturers, consulting firms, and media organizations.

1 investor

A Japanese company that collects and provides detailed purchase data through barcode and receipt scanning, serving retailers and CPG companies with consumer insights.

1 investor

Reprocell is a biotechnology company that manufactures and sells iPS cell-related research reagents, provides drug discovery support services including iPS cell establishment and CRO services, and offers clinical testing and regenerative medicine product development.

2 investors

RegiMMune is a biotech company with an investor relations section providing financial reports and corporate governance documents.

4 investors

An online education platform offering courses and free guides to help candidates prepare for growth equity, late-stage venture capital, and private equity interviews. It serves investment bankers, consultants, MBAs, undergraduates, and career-switchers seeking roles in growth investing.

1 investor

Learned Media is a full-service creative marketing agency that produces websites, content, and campaigns for real estate, technology, and consumer brands.

1 investor

Untitled is a cloud storage and collaboration platform for musicians to upload, organize, edit, and share work-in-progress music across devices. The service targets music creators and producers who need a secure, offline-capable workspace for their audio projects.

2 investors

Init accompanies organizations through digital transformation processes, offering consulting, innovative technology solutions, and end-to-end digital implementations. The company serves public administration and enterprises seeking to make digitalization accessible and beneficial for society.

2 investors

Dempa Digital is a specialized media company focused on the electronics industry, delivering both real-time news and in-depth analysis through a weekly publication and digital platform. It serves industry professionals from operational staff to executives across the semiconductor, manufacturing, and electronics sectors.

1 investor

Yahoo! Japan is a web portal presenting news headlines and related media content to a Japanese-language audience.

2 investors

0 investors

Allegion manufactures security and access control solutions focused on doorway and perimeter protection, including door closers, exit hardware, locks, and door furniture for residential and commercial applications.

1 investor

Travel planning app with bingeable and actionable travel content.

1 investor

/dev/fast is an AI-native code review platform that enables developers to review pull requests 10x larger in half the time by focusing on architecture rather than implementation details. It uses AI agents to reduce mean time-in-review by 2x while optimizing token costs, and includes a git server built on object storage for reliability.

1 investor

&AI uses large language models to analyze patent documents and patent litigation processes, reducing the technical complexity and inefficiencies in patent validity assessment and infringement analysis. The platform targets asset holders, patent litigators, funders, and clients involved in patent-related disputes.

3 investors

ANDBAM sells a shampoo and conditioner combo formulated to address hair loss and scalp health through active ingredients like DHT blockers and growth stimulants. The products target consumers seeking thicker, fuller hair through a direct-to-consumer model.

1 investor

&pizza is a pizza restaurant chain that handcrafts oblong pizzas with signature dough, farm-to-table sauces, and customizable toppings. Operating from its flagship location in Washington, DC, the company has expanded across the East Coast with a brand focused on quality, personality, and unconventional pizzeria practices.

3 investors

Mooncup is a reusable menstrual cup made from medical-grade silicone that collects menstrual fluid and can be worn for up to 12 hours, replacing disposable period products. The product is designed for people menstruating who seek a leak-proof, durable, and cost-effective alternative to tampons and pads.

1 investor

&Volume builds risk-management infrastructure for digital asset holders and managers. Its platform combines portfolio risk monitoring, opportunity identification, and capital movement into a single layer driven by AI models.

1 investor

Diversity VC is an organization that researches and analyzes diversity data in the venture capital and startup industry through the Diversity Data Alliance, producing insights that inform policy recommendations and capital allocation practices.

1 investor

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

Rooted Ag develops pasture sensors with AI-driven intelligence to monitor cattle rumen fill and body condition, helping ranchers time rotational grazing moves. The product targets ranchers managing rotational grazing operations and is being tested through a 2026 pilot program.

1 investor