Ant Capital Partners

Inoda Coffee is a Kyoto-based company that operates cafés and restaurants, roasts and sells coffee in-house, and produces and sells cakes, original coffee blends, and imported tableware and foods.

ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechKyoto, JP

Shichiro Inoda(Founder / First President)Toshinori Maeda(President (Representative Director))

Trinity, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells mobile device and computer accessories, including its original brand "Simplism," and also resells cloud services.

ConsumerE-commerceHardwareNiiza, JP

Yohei Yamamoto(President & Representative Director)

Yamayoshi Seika is a Japanese confectionery manufacturer that produces and sells snacks, best known for its "Wasabeef" potato chips.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechConsumerFoodTechAsago, JP

加田 敏(代表取締役社長 (President))

Planning, development and sales of cosmetics and supplements.

Amicus is a Japanese company that develops technology platforms to connect people and society, addressing social challenges and promoting sustainable consumption.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyConsumerSaaSJapan, JP

川合 康宏(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))

Operator of the "Umai Sushikan" sushi restaurant chain, running both conveyor-belt and counter-style sushi establishments.

Consumer

APEX is a Japanese medical device company that develops and supplies safe, innovative products and services to hospitals and customers.

HealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Apex (株式会社アペックス) is a prototyping and product development contractor founded in 1975, producing design mockups, working models, 3D modeling, mechanical and optical design, GUI/HMI development, electronic control boards, and machining/molding services.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareTokyo, JP

本多 伸彦(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

AQUA develops and sells original merchandise and goods themed around animals and nature, based on experiences at facilities such as zoos and aquariums, and operates directly-managed retail stores, e-commerce, and product planning.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerE-commerceEdTechRetail TechYokohama, JP

宇津木 滋

ARTWORKSTUDIO is a Japanese interior lighting brand that designs and sells decorative fixtures such as pendant lights, downlights, and spotlights, organized into design series for home use.

ConsumerE-commerceHardware

Eco-friendly metals recycling from urban mines, photocatalysis and water treatment services.

AUX Mobility operates an online auction platform (AUX Board) for buying and selling used and accident/salvage vehicles, aiming to maximize resale value and reuse for its customers.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP

市川 進一(代表取締役 社長執行役員 (President & CEO))佐藤 元紀(執行役員 CIO 業務企画本部長)

Azearth is a Japanese manufacturer and supplier of protective clothing and masks, handling the full process from product planning through performance testing and production.

Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials

Beaglee is a content production company that connects creators with users and fans to distribute and promote content online.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

吉田仁平(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Beeline is a tire replacement specialist in Japan that offers tire sales and installation services.

Retail Tech

Development, manufacture and sale of automotive parts, industrial machinery and die parts.

Kabushiki Kaisha Bit sells air filters, clean equipment, and cleanroom consumables, and provides measurement and maintenance services from locations across Japan.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardware

BYO operates and franchises a group of Japanese restaurant brands, including the washoku restaurant "Wa-shoku Sake En," the dashi chazuke and meat udon chain "Dashi Chazuke + Niku Udon En," and "Obon de Gohan." The company runs multiple dining locations in Japan and offers franchise membership for some of its brands.

Consumer

CAA is an entertainment and talent agency offering investment banking, brand consulting, sports management, and executive search services across entertainment, sports, and enterprise sectors.

Enterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSports TechLos Angeles, US

Co-investorsARArtémisCOConnect VenturesZIZillionizeCOComcast Ventures

CAA operates an online auction platform for used-car dealers, offering services to support used-vehicle businesses.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationRetail Tech

Carchs Holdings is a publicly traded Japanese company engaged in automobile buying, selling, and distribution logistics.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainTokyo, JP

加畑 雅之(Chairman and Chief Executive Officer)長倉 統己(President and Chief Executive Officer)

Casa is a Japanese company that provides rent guarantee services (家賃債務保証), covering tenants' rental debt obligations for the property rental market.

FintechInsurTechPropTechSaaSCharleston, US

Jeremy Welch(Executive Officer, Director)宮地 正剛(代表者 (Representative Director))

Computer System Institute (Kabushiki-gaisha Computer System Kenkyusho) develops software and IT solutions for Japan's civil engineering, construction, architecture, and real estate industries, including cost-estimation tools, CAD compatibility products, and sensing services.

Construction TechPropTechSaaS

Convano Inc. is a Tokyo-based, publicly listed group that began as a nail salon operator and has expanded into a multi-business beauty conglomerate spanning AI/DX, consulting, healthcare, investment & advisory, and nail-salon operations.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

上絢上四元 絢(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Darling operates an online rental service in Japan offering a broad range of items on short-term rental, including baby products (child seats, cribs), event equipment (shaved-ice, cotton candy and popcorn machines), suitcases, bedding, costumes, camping gear, and home appliances.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Fenix International (フェニックスインターナショナル) positions itself as an intermediary connecting fashion brands with textile manufacturers and craftspeople, aiming to preserve factories and techniques while reducing waste and improving quality in production.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerNew MaterialsTokyo, JP

喜多光孔 (Kita Mitsuo)

Designer, manufacturer, and wholesaler of souvenirs and local gift products; sold to ANA Trading.

FXTF (Gogo Jungle / FX Trade Financial) offers online foreign exchange (FX) trading across all currency pairs, along with commodity and cryptocurrency CFD trading, targeting retail traders in Japan.

Fintech

Japan's largest buyer and seller of used golf equipment with a retail store network.

Gourmands is a Japanese restaurant operator running 32 outlets across franchise brands such as Akakara, Aoki's Pizza, and Happyaku.

Consumer

Golf equipment maker that reformed its development process and revived its craftsmanship with Ant Capital's management support.

Apple World is a hotel reservation and distribution platform that supplies accommodations to travel agencies and tour operators in Japan and internationally.

B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP

Takeshi Hirao(Representative Director & President)

Kabushiki Kaisha Hyper Fitness operates, manages, and plans fitness clubs and sports facilities (directly run and under contract), and provides consulting for the fitness industry including market research, business development, and launch advisory.

ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

亀田政幸(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

A Japanese manufacturer that produces industrial machinery and equipment, covering design, plate fabrication, machining, assembly, and installation, and also manufactures special high wear- and heat-resistant castings.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsIsobe, JP

荒木 逸治(代表者 (Representative))

Japan Relief provides transportation services and human resources staffing, matching job seekers with employment opportunities and organizing personnel for client assignments.

B2B MarketplacesHR Tech

JULIA IVY is a Japanese beauty company operating in the eyebrow-care industry, running brow salons and selling eyebrow cosmetics.

ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Wholesale and rental of construction material for public works to contractors.

Kagayaku Cosmetics develops and sells a range of skincare and haircare products, including moisturizers, UV/dark-spot care lines, all-in-one gels, and hair care for various life stages.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness

Kinoshita is a Japanese commercial furniture manufacturer that plans, develops, produces, and sells chairs, tables, sofas, and other furniture under its own brands (ABORD, Coccole, BAOBAB LAND, IZUMO) as well as custom-order furniture.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerIzumo, JP

髙園真樹(代表取締役社長 (President & Representative Director))

Company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells custom equipment for public transportation infrastructure such as railways and buses, including destination/route display devices, along with network construction, system integration, and server setup and management.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & Transportation

Manufacture of prototype parts for motorcycle/automobile makers and inspection jigs.

Maruhon is a wood materials specialist that sources and distributes solid wood flooring products in various species and finishes, including natural and urethane-coated options, serving architects, builders, and interior design projects across Japan and internationally.

Construction TechNew MaterialsOsaka, JP

Formerly family-run business that transitioned into a structured corporate organization with Ant's support.

MEC is a Japanese cram school (yobiko) that prepares medical students and graduates for the national physician licensing examination, offering in-person courses with individual instruction and dedicated learning instructors.

EdTechTokyo, JP

Digital marketing and website management support via its Engagement Marketing Center.

Manufacture and sale of optical disks and content production and editing.

Midi is an e-commerce business that supplies natural stones and gemstones to creators, designers, and companies across Japan and internationally.

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyE-commerceUsui, Fuefuki, JP

Manufacturer of medium-sized machine tools and industrial machinery; sold to Citizen Holdings.

A Japanese shoe manufacturer established in 1873 that produces footwear in its own facility in Kurume, leveraging traditional manufacturing techniques and materials heritage developed in the region's rubber industry.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerKurume, JP

Company that graduated from Ant Capital Partners in November 2013 after receiving management support.

Custom printing leader focused on New Year's greeting cards and wedding stationery.

Nihon Kokudo Kaihatsu (Japan National Land Development) is a construction and civil engineering company presenting its corporate philosophy of contributing to a richer society.

CleantechConstruction TechEnergyPropTechJapan, JP

林伊林 伊佐雄(代表取締役社長 (President and Representative Director))

Nama Pasta (New Okubo) is a pasta maker founded by someone raised in a farming family, producing fresh pasta focused on bringing out the natural flavor of the wheat.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechTokyo, JP

Nitto Reinetsu designs and manufactures clean-technology and refrigeration-circuit equipment, including clean storage cabinets, isolation systems, clean booths, fume hoods, air showers, and temperature/humidity/cleanliness control units.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareTokyo, JP

Osamu Oguri(President & Representative Director)

Plant Maintenance Co., Ltd.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyLogistics & Supply Chain

A Japanese company that develops and sells beauty products for nails, eyelashes, and care, along with hobby items, operating a store and providing support and distribution services to salons.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

Kazuya Miyahara(Representative Director)宮原和也(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Manufacture and sale of seals, stickers and labels, OEM card sleeves and stickers, and original character goods via e-commerce.

Proptech Plus develops software systems, websites, and data services for the REIT and real estate fund industry in Japan, offering platform products such as T2TR Comfort for real estate securitization, the Daily Property Price Index, the CRE Cloud corporate real estate management system, and the Sokuren disaster alert system.

FintechPropTechSaaS

The company supplies high-quality rebuilt automotive parts and develops next-generation environmentally friendly automotive components for the automotive aftermarket.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechLogistics & Supply Chain