Canal Ventures — Full Portfolio

bellFace builds AI agents for sales teams, combining human and AI to handle sales work.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Kazuaki Nakajima(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))Hidenori Onuma(取締役 (Director))

Co-investorsSPSpiral CapitalAIAizawa Asset ManagementAXAxiom Asia Private CapitalGLGlobis Capital PartnersREResona Capital Co. Ltd.SMSMBC Venture Capital+2 more

ClipLine develops and operates ABILI, a platform for service businesses, alongside offering management consulting services.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

高橋 勇人

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalAIAizawa Asset ManagementINIncubate FundSMSMBC Venture CapitalDGDG Daiwa VenturesMPMPower

Joyz develops TerraTalk, a cloud-based English learning application for educational institutions in Japan.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSTokyo, JP

Yoshiyuki Kakihara

Co-investorsMIMizuho CapitalSMSMBC Venture CapitalDGDG Daiwa VenturesZ Z Venture Capital

LexxPluss develops autonomous mobile robots and infrastructure systems that enable industrial equipment at factories and logistics hubs to operate independently without human direction.

Advanced ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsTokyo, JP

MAMasaya Aso(Founder)in

Co-investorsSOSOSVINIncubate FundDBDBJ CapitalDRDRONE FUNDGLGlobal BrainAOAozora Corporate Investment

meleap develops HADO, an augmented reality sport in which players wear a head-mounted display and arm sensor to play techno-sports experiences.

GamingHardwareSports TechTorrance, JP

HFHiroshi Fukuda(Founder)inKazuo Okumura(Executive Officer)Yukiharu Tomita(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalKIKiraboshi CapitalW W Inc.

Sprocket develops and operates a customer experience improvement platform that helps companies optimize digital interactions, complemented by consulting services.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP

深田 浩嗣(CEO)中田 稔(CTO)Hiroshi Fukada

Co-investorsACAccord VenturesDBDBJ CapitalPAPayforwardAOAozora Corporate Investment

Aeronext is a Japanese technology startup developing drone technology aimed at building new social infrastructure in low-altitude airspace (up to 150 meters), with a focus on safety and using drones as a labor force to address population decline.

Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

田路圭輔(代表取締役社長 グループCEO)

Co-investorsIYIyogin CapitalKDKDDI Open Innovation FundAOAozora Corporate Investment

Babel (ailead) offers an enterprise AI agent platform that securely collects and structures conversational data from business interactions such as sales meetings, interviews, and conferences, then enables automated execution by AI agents.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

Tamiki Sugiyama(Representative Director (CEO))

ANOBAKA is a venture capital firm that invests in startups and provides support to portfolio companies.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Tokyo, JP

長野 泰和(代表取締役社長/パートナー (CEO/Partner))萩谷 聡(パートナー (Partner))

Co-investorsJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.

Baseconnect builds a corporate data platform that connects and structures company information to support B2B sales activities.

Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales Tech

Kunishige(代表 (Representative/CEO))

Co-investorsNTNTT DOCOMO Ventures

Bellface (ベルフェイス) provides a telephone-based online sales meeting system that lets sales reps present products, deliver documents, and close deals over a phone connection without app installation.

FintechSaaSSales Tech

Co-investorsGLGlobis Capital PartnersZ Z Venture CapitalMOMoney Forward Venture Partners

BlueBank is a membership-based financial management app for corporate business owners, offering unified management of corporate and personal accounts, cash-flow and tax optimization simulations, and a corporate card with rewards.

FintechSaaSTokyo, JP

Co-investorsAOAozora Corporate InvestmentZ Z Venture CapitalGEGenesia Ventures

Fukuoka, JP

Co-investorsMCMCP Asset ManagementTETechstars

CLAS operates a circular subscription platform for monthly rentals of furniture and home appliances in Japan.

Co-investorsCHChishima Real Estate — Startup InvestmentFUFunds StartupsGLGlobis Capital Partners

Roof/exterior inspection app; also builds drone-based construction management and view-photography apps.

Co-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.DEDelight VenturesDEDentsu VenturesDIDIMENSIONDRDRONE FUNDENEnergy & Environment Investment+7 more

DRONE FUND is a venture capital firm specializing in drone and air mobility technologies.

Deep TechIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsTokyo, JP

千功千葉 功太郎(共同創業者/代表パートナー (Co-founder/Managing Partner))大前 創希(共同創業者/代表パートナー (Co-founder/Managing Partner))千葉功太郎(Co-Representative)大前創希(Co-Representative)Kitayoshi Kon

EmbodyMe develops AI technology to create, replicate, and manipulate digital representations of human characteristics including appearance, voice, and body movements for media production and content creation.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

IYIssay Yoshida(CEO)in

Co-investorsDEDEEPCORE Inc.KIKiraboshi CapitalTETechstarsINIncubate Fund

FamilyTech provides financial and account management services designed for couples and families, including a shared bank account app, family credit card, and family payment solutions.

ConsumerFintechTokyo, JP

中村 貴一

Co-investorsCYCygames CapitalSESeibu Shinkin CapitalW W Inc.

Famione provides fertility and women's health support services for corporations, municipalities, and individuals, including fertility consultation, health literacy programs, and reproductive health diagnostic kits.

FemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsOPOpen Network LabRERelic

Fivot provides financial services for both businesses and individuals, offering lending products aimed at supporting startup growth and savings services that help individuals save money toward their goals.

FintechTokyo, JP

Shogo Abe(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO, founder))

Co-investorsANAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.NINippon Venture CapitalSOSony Ventures CorporationSPSpiral CapitalSPSpiral Innovation Partners

Fondi uses technology, design, and community to help people explore and discover different aspects of identity and self-expression beyond their default circumstances.

Creator EconomySocialTokyo, JP

Co-investorsNONOW Japan

Genesia Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across software, AI, blockchain, hardware, materials, and energy sectors.

AI & Machine LearningMarketplacesSaaSSector AgnosticTokyo, JP

Mariko Murata(Representative Director & CEO)

Co-investorsGEGenesia VenturesGLGlobis Capital PartnersIGIgnition Point Venture PartnersPOPOLA ORBIS HOLDINGSOROriental Land InnovationsPIPix Vine Capital

HADO is an augmented reality (AR) activity in which players throw energy balls with their own hand movements, playable by children and adults with simple rules.

GamingSports Tech

JPYC Inc. is a Tokyo-based issuer of a regulated Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin used for payments and settlement.

NONoritaka Okabe(Founder)in

Co-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.CICircle VenturesGLGlobal BrainHYHyperithmI-i-nest capitalIYIyogin Capital+6 more

MEs is a virtual environment platform designed for introspection and creative exploration, allowing users to visualize their thoughts and memories while connecting with others' creative processes through shared "Patches." The platform serves individuals seeking deeper self-awareness and creative dialogue in digital spaces.

Creator EconomySocial

MUSE develops robots to support retail store operations and help employees work more effectively.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechRoboticsTokyo, JP

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainSPSpiral CapitalINIncubate FundXTXTech Ventures

An NFT-based marketing platform for enterprises

Co-investorsDEDentsu VenturesJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.

park & port is a Japanese company that designs, manufactures, and sells business workwear and apparel accessories, offering formal work clothing focused on durability and comfort.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceTokyo, JP

Atsuhiko Ichiyama(Representative)

Co-investorsDBDBJ Capital

Pathfinder is a mobility service R&D company founded in 2020 that works on lowering barriers to travel in the MaaS (Mobility as a Service) domain.

Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP

Yusuke Onozaki(代表取締役 (CEO))小野﨑 悠介(代表者 (Representative))

Co-investorsANANOBAKAW W Inc.

Plantio develops "grow", an IoT/AI and ICT-based vegetable-growing guidance system, and plans, installs, and operates urban community farms and home urban-farming services built around it.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoTTokyo, JP

芹澤 孝悦(Co-Founder & CEO / 代表取締役)孫 泰蔵(共同創業者 / 取締役)藤健藤元 健太郎(共同創業者 / 取締役)山和山崎 和彦(CDO (Chief Design Officer))コミンズ・リオ(CSuO (最高サステナビリティ責任者))村井 洋元(CFO)

Co-investorsGEGenesia Ventures

Qubitcore develops fault-tolerant universal quantum computers using proprietary ion trap technology integrated with optical microcavities to build scalable quantum processor networks connected via optical links.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingYokohama, JP

RWRyuta Watanuki(Founder & CEO)inHTHiroki Takahashi(Co-Founder & CSO)EKEzra Kassa(Co-Founder & Principal Researcher)SGShaobo Gao(Co-Founder & Principal Researcher)inKMKoichiro Miyanishi(Co-Founder & Principal Researcher)in

Co-investorsABAbies VenturesLILifetime VenturesSBSBI Investment

Rebright Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology startups across Asia, particularly in Southeast Asia, India, and Japan.

AI & Machine LearningSector AgnosticTokyo, JP

TETakeshi Ebihara(Founding General Partner)BBBrij Bhasin(Partner)

Refcome operates a referral recruitment service that helps companies hire employees through recommendations from existing staff.

HR TechSaaS

Co-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.OROriental Land InnovationsANANRIBEBEENEXTITItochu Technology Ventures

SATORI, Inc. develops and provides a marketing automation tool called "SATORI" for businesses ranging from small and medium-sized companies to large enterprises.

AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP

植浩植山 浩介(代表取締役 (Representative Director))KUKosuke Ueyama(Representative Director & CEO)in

Co-investorsTITIS VenturesAOAozora Corporate Investment

TAIAN, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company operating in the wedding/bridal industry as a registered travel agency, and is a member of Japan's Impact Startup Association.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketplacesSaaSTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP

MMMariko Murata(代表取締役 CEO)

Co-investorsGLGlobis Capital PartnersSHShizuoka CapitalGEGenesia Ventures

Translink Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 that invests in early-stage startups, providing a platform to connect founders with multinational corporations and global markets.

Sector AgnosticSilicon Valley, US

Co-investorsNANational Grid Partners

Tyffon develops location-based mixed reality (MR) entertainment content and operates an XR theme park facility called TYFFONIUM.

ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentWest Hollywood, US

KFKen Fukazawa(CEO / CCO)inTeruyuki Nakahashi(Executive Officer, Director)inTakeshi (Ken) Fukazawa(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardTohru Akaura(Director)

Co-investorsDIDisney AcceleratorTBTBS Innovation PartnersTETechstarsINIncubate FundMIMizuho CapitalSESEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS.

Co-investorsKEKensington Capital Partners LimitedFOFonds de solidarité FTQLALa Caisse

Akiya Katsuyo (空き家活用株式会社) builds systems to bring vacant homes back into the market in Japan, including a portal connecting vacant-home owners with users and developing new reuse models for such properties.

B2B MarketplacesImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesPropTechTokyo, JP

湯浅 巌(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Co-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.AOAozora Corporate InvestmentGEGenesia Ventures

Tokyo, JP

Aeronext develops drone technology, specifically the 4D GRAVITY system that optimizes industrial drone performance in stability, efficiency, and maneuverability.

Deep TechHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Keisuke Toji(CEO)

Co-investorsGLGlobal Brain

Startup running family support service 'Kirari Life Support' under the concept of 'another mother in Tokyo'.

Co-investorsRERelicSESeibu Shinkin Capital

DELIPICKS runs an online store selling frozen foods from producers across Japan, letting shoppers filter products by nutrients and ingredients with next-day delivery.

B2B MarketplacesDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechYokohama, JP

Harumi Moroishi(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))YSYohei Suga(執行役員 (Executive Officer))

Co-investorsFUFuture Food FundAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.ASaSTARTSASamurai IncubateXTXTech Ventures

ElevationSpace develops small-satellite re-entry and recovery technology to return the results of in-orbit experiments to Earth, aiming to build an orbital transport network for people and goods.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

RKRyohei Kobayashi(Founder)inToshinori Kuwahara(Founder)

Co-investorsBEBeyond Next VenturesGLGlobal BrainMIMIRAI SOUZOUNTNTT DOCOMO VenturesPEPERSOL VENTURE PARTNERSPLPlug and Play Ventures+4 more

HRBrain develops and provides cloud-based HR software for Japanese companies, including personnel evaluation, talent management, and organizational survey tools.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

堀 浩輝(代表取締役 CEO)白井 崇顕(取締役副社長 CRO)作井 英陽(取締役 CFO)

Co-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.AGAG CapitalBEBEENEXTGEGenesia VenturesMIMizuho CapitalSMSMBC Venture Capital+2 more

Souco operates a warehouse-sharing platform that connects businesses with warehouse space across a network of over 3,000 facilities nationwide.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainPropTech

KNKunehito Nakaharain

Co-investors50500 GlobalANANOBAKACOCoral CapitalSUSumisho Venture Partners

SQUEEZE operates smart hotels and apartment-hotel brands such as "Minn" and "Theatel" and develops "suitebook", a cloud PMS for managing lodging operations.

Cloud ComputingPropTechSaaSTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP

舘真舘林 真一(代表者 (Representative/CEO))

Co-investorsJRJR East Start UP

ZENPORT provides supply chain digital transformation for enterprises, combining products that integrate global data through a supply chain ontology and AI-driven data structuring with professional services for change management.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

TKToshihiro Kaseda(Founder)in

Co-investorsOPOpen Network LabSTSTRIVEGEGenesia Ventures

SHIN-MIRAI INC. (株式会社森未来) is a Japanese company focused on wood/timber procurement and coordination, holding FSC and SGEC chain-of-custody certifications.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechData & InfrastructureNew MaterialsTokyo, JP

浅野 純平(代表取締役 CEO)inJunpei Asano(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))

Co-investorsANANOBAKADGDG IncubationG-G-STARTUPOPOpen Network Lab