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Better Place (ベター・プレイス) is a Japanese company founded with a mission to contribute to making the world better through meaningful encounters and positive influence.

FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Morimoto(Representative (CEO))森新森本 新士(代表取締役社長CEO)

Co-investorsIWIwagin Mirai InvestmentIYIyogin CapitalOIOita Venture CapitalUTUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.DUDual Bridge CapitalHOHokuhoku Capital+6 more

AMT develops automated vapor smoothing systems that seal and smooth powder-bed (MJF, SLS, SAF, HSS) and FDM 3D printed polymer parts in a single cycle, along with finishing agents and automation for unattended production.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Bloomlife is a maternal health company founded after its co-founder experienced a high-risk pregnancy, aiming to improve access to information and change how maternal care is delivered.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

JPJulien Penders(Co-founder)inEDEric Dy(Founder)inYoung Sohn(Director)Max Mirgoli(Director)Lucio Lanza(Director)

BoardUriridiakoghene Onovakpuri(Director)

Co-investorsACAct One VenturesFOForeground CapitalGAGATHER VENTURESHEHealthtech CapitalNENextbluePAPallasite Ventures+8 more

Canaery develops a nose-computer interface that combines animal olfaction with neurotechnology and AI to detect substances and diagnose diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical Devices

Gabriel(Chief Executive Officer)Peter(Chief Technology Officer)

BoardDmitry(Chief Science Advisor)

Co-investorsFLFlorida Opportunity FundGOGood News VenturesNYNYU Innovation Venture FundBRBreakout VenturesDODolby Family VenturesKDKdT Ventures

Cellid is a fabless company developing AR glasses displays (waveguides) and spatial recognition engines for next-generation devices.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoppongi, JP

Ken Shirakami(Representative Director & CEO)SSSATOSHI SHIRAGA(Founder)inKen Shiragami(Representative Director & CEO)

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainTETechstarsTETEL Venture Capital, Inc.DEDevelopment Bank of JapanFFFFG Venture Business PartnersIMIMM Investment+2 more

Degas combines farmer financing with artificial intelligence to design solutions addressing poverty, food security, and climate resilience, serving smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechFintechImpact & Social GoodJapan, ZA

DMDoga Makiura(Founder)in

Co-investorsHAHakuhodo DY VenturesINInclusion Japan

eGenesis uses gene editing and genome engineering to develop porcine donor animals for cross-species organ transplantation, addressing organ failure treatment and transplant supply constraints.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

MCMike Curtis, Ph.D.(President & Chief Executive Officer)George M. Church(Founder)Luhan Yang(Founder)

Co-investorsALAlta PartnersALAltium CapitalEIEisai Innovation, Inc.FRFresenius Medical Care VenturesKHKhosla VenturesLULux Capital+1 more

Ejenta builds an agentic AI platform for connected care that delivers intelligent healthcare solutions to patient homes and manages care for members with chronic conditions like heart failure.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Rachna Dhamija(CEO)in

Co-investorsAVaVentureCICity LightTETechstarsYAYamaha Motor VenturesFOFounders' Co-op

General Sense develops detection technology that augments trained detection animals, aiming to identify molecular threats such as narcotics, crop diseases, human diseases, and bioweapons.

BiotechDeep TechDefense TechHardware

Peter Ledochowitsch(CTO & Co-Founder)inWDWestley Dang(CEO)in

Co-investorsBRBreakout VenturesDODolby Family VenturesDRDraper AssociatesJUJuniperKDKdT VenturesSOSOSV

Ghoonuts conducts research and development using transcranial electrical stimulation technology.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtech京都市, JP

Co-investorsOVOval Ventures

Gojo & Company is a Japan-based financial inclusion group that invests in and operates microfinance institutions, banks, and fintech companies across Asia and Africa to expand access to financial services for underserved clients.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSTokyo, JP

TSTaejun Shin(Co-founder, Managing Partner & CEO)SGSanjay Gandhi(Co-founder & CIO)inAVArnaud Ventura(Managing Partner)Kohei Katada(Managing Partner / CFO)Gurol Michael Sari(Chief Operating Officer)TTTakao Takahashi(Chief People & Inclusion Officer)in

Co-investorsBEBeyond Next VenturesDIDIMENSIONFUFujitsu VenturesGLGlobis Capital PartnersGMGMO VenturePartnersHAHakuhodo DY Ventures+6 more

Co-investorsHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.SASamurai IncubateSHShizuoka CapitalSUSumisho Venture Partners

Lifestack builds a productivity platform that integrates biometric and physiological data from wearables to inform scheduling, task prioritization, and daily planning decisions.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFuture of WorkWellness & Fitness

NYNao Yukawa(Founder)in

Longan Vision develops wearable, helmet-mounted thermal imaging systems that provide hands-free situational awareness for people working in dangerous, low-visibility environments.

Deep TechHardwareIoT

Leno Zhao(Founder)inEnzo Jia(Founder)in

Co-investorsINInnovative Solutions Canada

Mechasys develops an XR Projector for the construction industry, providing robotics and advanced layout solutions to improve field productivity and worker efficiency on construction sites.

Construction TechHardwareRoboticsMontreal, CA

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainNENew Stack VenturesSOSOSVFOFondactionGRGreat Wave VenturesTOToda

NEXT NEW WORLD is a Japanese company developing silk protein technology, centered on its patented "Karada Silk" process that turns silk into a water-soluble solution while preserving its nano-scale porous structure for adsorption and cosmetic benefits.

BiotechHealthtechNew MaterialsKiryu, JP

髙嶋 耕太郎(代表取締役CEO)

Nobi manufactures intelligent lamps equipped with optical sensors and artificial intelligence to detect falls and monitor health for elderly care in residential facilities and home settings.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechIoT

RPRoeland Pelgrims(Founder)inBert De Haes(Founder)Stijn Verrept(Founder)

Co-investorsANAngelini VenturesEQEQT Life SciencesPMPMVSKSkystar Capital

Onera Health provides clinical-grade remote diagnostics and monitoring solutions for healthcare professionals, with an initial focus on sleep health.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesEindhoven, NL

Co-investorsEQEQT Life SciencesGIGimvIMimec.xpandINInnovation Industries

Paradromics develops a brain-computer interface (BCI) system, with FDA Breakthrough Device Designations for speech decoding and digital device control, and works with academic medical institutions on translational BCI research.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesAustin, US

Matt Angle(Founder and CEO)inRon Kelly(Director)Thomas Krummel(Director)Adam Kablanian(Director)

Co-investorsALAlpha EdisonANAnthropy PartnersATATEL VenturesCACapital FactoryCLCloudStone CapitalCOCoastCap+27 more

Proton Intelligence develops CKM™, a continuous monitoring medical device drawing on biosensing and minimally invasive microdevice technology for clinical use.

Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsAIAIN VenturesLOLongeVCTETenmileSOSOSV

Ripcord uses robotics and AI to digitize paper documents and extract data, transforming unstructured information into accessible, structured digital files for enterprise use.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRobotics

AFAlex Fielding(Founder)inSFSam Fahmy(President and CEO)inKevin Hall(Founder)Kim Lembo(Founder)

Co-investorsICIcon VenturesKLKleiner PerkinsAIAidenlair CapitalCACatapult VenturesCOComet LabsFOFOG Ventures+11 more

Robust.AI develops AI and robotics technology with a focus on human-centered design.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsVista, US

AJAnthony Jules(Founder)inRBRodney Brooks(Founder)inLTLeila TakayamainGHGabrielle HalberginMTMarin Tchakarov(Chief Executive Officer)inGary Marcus(Founder)

Co-investorsENEnergy Impact PartnersFOFontinalis PartnersFUFuture VenturesJAJAZZ Venture PartnersMEMetaplanetPLPlayground Global+1 more

Siiibo Securities is an online brokerage firm operating a platform for private placement bond investment and issuance using web-based private placement mechanisms.

FintechTokyo, JP

KKKazuki Komura(CEO)in小村 (Komura)(CEO)

Co-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.ANAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.BEBeta venture capitalDNDnx VenturesRERelicAOAozora Corporate Investment

Spirete is an organization that operates an open innovation program and startup ecosystem development platform, hosting regular events including pitch sessions, expert talks, and networking for early-stage startups and member companies.

AgTechDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSector AgnosticTokyo, JP

Sun Asterisk is a digital technology and creative services company that builds products and develops talent across Japan and ASEAN countries.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkTokyo, JP

小泰小林 泰平 (Taihei Kobayashi)(CEO)in

Co-investorsSOSony Ventures CorporationSOSony Network Communications

TENET is a Japanese healthcare company building a new type of general-practice clinic that combines AI, online consultation, and comprehensive primary care.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

花弘花房 弘也(代表取締役 CEO)佐暁佐藤 暁幸(Chief Medical Officer)武政武田 政則(総合診療クリニック統括責任者)

Co-investorsGMGMO VenturePartnersHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.NONOW JapanJAJAFCO Group

TENT Inc. builds cloud-based rental and subscription systems for retailers and manufacturers, including a rental platform (Kauriru), a rental-focused inventory management system using RFID and QR codes, and item lending/return tracking tools.

Logistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSTokyo, JP

松田 基臣(代表取締役 (CEO))

Co-investorsJRJR East Start UP

WHILL manufactures award-winning mobility scooters and power chairs designed to provide users with increased independence and mobility.

HardwareHealthtechMobility & TransportationRoboticsTokyo, JP

Junpei NaitoinKenji GohoMFMuneaki FukuokainSatoshi Sugie

BoardShinji Oshige(Director)

Co-investors50500 GlobalDGDG Ventures, Inc.IWIwagin Mirai InvestmentMCMCP Asset ManagementNINippon Venture CapitalNTNTT DOCOMO Ventures+13 more

YAMAP is a hiking and outdoor app that shows a user's current location on trail maps even without cell signal, helping prevent getting lost.

ConsumerMobility & TransportationSocial

Co-investorsOIOita Venture Capital0101BoosterSMSMBC Venture Capital

Co-investorsDRDRONE FUNDHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.OROriental Land InnovationsUNUntroD Capital

EneCoat Technologies develops and manufactures perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and related materials.

CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsKyoto, JP

加藤尚哉 (Naoya Kato)(Representative Director / Executive Officer / CEO)堀内保 (Tamotsu Horiuchi)(Director / Executive Officer / CTO)

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKYKyoto University Innovation CapitalMIMIRAI SOUZOUMOMonozukuri VenturesNINippon Venture CapitalWOWoven Capital

Metagen Therapeutics (メタジェンセラピューティクス) is a biotech venture developing fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) therapies and medical services based on gut microbiome research, including an FMT drug candidate (MGT-006) for ulcerative colitis.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthTsuruoka, JP

Taku Nakahara(代表取締役社長CEO (President & CEO))Jun Terauchi(CSO)

Co-investorsDEDentsu VenturesFAFast Track InitiativeGLGlobal BrainMIMirai Creation FundMIMIRAI SOUZOUNINippon Venture Capital

PETOKOTO operates a Japanese-language media site about living with dogs and cats, covering topics like adopting rescue pets, pet-friendly accommodations, cat breeds, and pet goods.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.APAPOLLO CAPITALBRBREWCOColopl NextCYCyberAgent CapitalGEGenesia Ventures+2 more