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VisasQ operates a knowledge-sharing platform that connects businesses with over 800,000 named, registered industry experts for hour-based spot-consulting interviews, surveys, and research across more than 500 industries and job functions.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work

Co-investorsDBJ Capital

Infinium develops technology across two platforms, Infinium Energy and Infinium Edge, converting waste emissions into sustainable products and supporting more efficient scaling of next-generation computing.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyNatick, US

Adam C. Powell, IV(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen J. Derezinski, III(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMartin Capriles(Director)Craig Edelstein(Director)

Co-investorsAP Ventures8090 IndustriesBrookfield Asset Management

Manufacturing company; minority investment via Japan Hydrogen Fund.

ITS Science & Medical is a business division of the ITS Science & Medical Group that supplies scientific and medical instruments, hospital infrastructure, and laboratory furniture.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsPolaris Capital Group

rakumo Inc. develops cloud-based extension tools that integrate with Google Workspace and Salesforce, adding groupware and CRM-related functionality for business users.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

清水 孝治(代表取締役社長 グループCEO)石曽根 健太(取締役 CFO)石田 和也(取締役 CTO)

Co-investorsMobile Internet Capital, Inc.

SRS Holdings operates a chain of Japanese-cuisine (washoku) restaurants under brands such as "Washoku Sato" and "Nigiri Chojiro," covering a range of price points.

Consumer

Twelve transforms CO2 into chemicals, fuels, and materials through carbon transformation technology.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew MaterialsMoses Lake, US

Nicholas Flanders(Founder & CEO)inEtosha Cave(Founder)inKendra Kuhl(Founder)inAndrew Cleeland(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMarc-Henri Galletti(Director)Nimesh Shah(Director)

Co-investorsBreakout VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Dolby Family VenturesFifth WallAera VCCantos Ventures+15 more

Asante provides termite control services and other home maintenance services aimed at extending the lifespan and comfort of residential housing.

Construction TechConsumerHardwarePropTechTokyo, JP

宗政誠(Founder (former President))宮内征(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

WATCHNIAN is a brand centered on wristwatches, with a stated mission of promoting the "circulation" (resale/reuse) of watches.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechNot stated, JP

Okada Aiyon manufactures attachments and equipment for demolition, forestry, and environmental/recycling applications, such as breakers and shears for construction machinery.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConstruction TechHardware

Co-investorsPolaris Capital Group

Listed manufacturing company; growth-support investment (2023).

Manufacturing company; Japan buyout carve-out (AP VII).

Nihon Kasei manufactures construction materials including mortar adhesion enhancers and finishing compounds for the Japanese building industry.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsTokyo, JP

中才 悦夫(Representative Director & President)Masao Uraaji

A non-ferrous smelting and metals recycling company that refines zinc, lead, and silver, and produces electronic components and functional materials.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsOsaka, JP

Co-investorsT Capital Partners Co. Ltd.

Technology/IT services company; listed-company growth support investment.

Japanese company that supplies commercial kitchen and food-service equipment, including refrigeration, heating, food-prep, gelato/soft-serve, café and drink machines, along with a HACCP-compliant temperature-logging subscription service.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardwareTokyo, JP

Tateo Kasai(Representative Director & President)葛西 建夫(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))大坪 喜幸(取締役 (Director))寺前 昌哉(取締役 (Director))

Consumer/retail company; business succession buyout (2007, exited).

Restaurant chain holding company; growth-support investment (2021, exited).

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.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareTokyo, JP

古川 健一(代表取締役会長 (Chairman of the Board))圷 祐次(代表取締役 CEO 社長執行役員 (CEO & President))

Listed eyewear retailer (parent of Meganesuper); turnaround investment (2012, exited).

Raccoon operates an e-commerce business and a financial services business centered on a B2B network, working to expand GMV and grow its guarantee balance.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintech

Co-investorsNippon Venture Capital

A fashion media publication that conducts surveys about well-known fashion brands and items to understand consumer perceptions and help readers find appropriate styles.

Media & Entertainment

Kuraya Group is a Japanese confectionery company that manufactures and sells sweets, including its Cheese Garden THE OVEN and Goyotei cheesecake products.

ConsumerFoodTechNasu, JP