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MetCom provides high-precision three-dimensional positioning and navigation services in Japan, using a metropolitan beacon system to complement satellite positioning (GPS/GNSS) for outdoor and indoor location tracking across smartphones and IoT devices.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT

Yoshiki Chika(CEO, Co-Founder)Kenkichi Araki(Director, Co-Founder)Masato Marushige(Chief Strategy Officer, Co-Founder)

Co-investorsZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERSSony Network Communications

SkyDrive is a Japanese company that develops, manufactures, sells, and operates flying cars, specifically electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation

福澤 知浩(Founder / CEO / 代表取締役)Fukuzawa(Founder)Tomohiro Fukuzawa(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))岸 信夫(取締役 会長 / 航空安全統括管理者)Arnaud Coville(CTO / Chief Technology Officer)呉 洋海(CFO / Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsSTRIVEThe Gogin Capital

VFR manufactures drones and drone components through contract manufacturing and development support services, leveraging manufacturing expertise inherited from PC, automotive, and aerospace industries.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsNagoya, JP

Wahei Yomota

Co-investorsGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation Fund

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

Masaya Aso(CEO)in

Co-investorsIncubate FundSOSVCanal VenturesDBJ CapitalGlobal BrainAozora Corporate Investment

Trajectory develops digital infrastructure for airspace utilization, converting real-world space into "space IDs" to enable four-dimensional airspace management.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsDBJ CapitalDnx Ventures

Aerodyne is a drone technology and data analytics provider that offers Drone-as-a-Service and an AI-powered, cloud-based asset management platform (vertikaliti) for inspecting industrial assets such as powerlines, wind turbines, and solar installations.

AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsSaaS

Amir Anuar

Co-investors500 GlobalUntroD CapitalGobi PartnersIntervestKWAPPETRONAS Ventures+1 more

Agri-Info Design provides software, hardware, and consulting services to support agricultural productivity and sustainability, including apps and equipment for farmers and digital automation solutions for agricultural machinery for enterprises.

AgTechHardwareIoTSaaSObihiro, JP

Yasuyuki Hamada

AGRIST develops harvest automation robots equipped with AI capabilities to address labor shortages in agriculture, and offers these robots to farmers on a revenue-sharing basis.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRoboticsShintomi, JP

Junichi Saito(Representative Director)Yuki Hata(Co-founder & Co-representative Director, Chief Technology Officer)Hiroki Hata(Representative Director / Co-CEO)

Board秋吉孝之齋藤潤一

Co-investorsi Cubed Ventures

AISing applies AI and control technologies across manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure industries.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyIoTRobotics

Algo Artis provides technology solutions to optimize social infrastructure by combining advanced technical expertise with deep understanding of on-site constraints.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

Board永田 健太郎

Co-investorsDIMENSIONK4 VenturesSalesforce VenturesMiyako CapitalSony Ventures CorporationUTEC

Alva Industries develops electric motors and drive systems using a patented FiberPrinting production technology for ironless, slotless stator windings, offering compact torque motors such as SlimTorq and GearTorq.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechDeep TechHardwareRobotics

Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures AgNabtesco Technology VenturesNysnø Climate InvestmentsSandwater

Co-investorsGENIUS NY

teamLab is a digital art collective that creates immersive, interactive art installations and experiences.

Construction TechConsumerMedia & EntertainmentPropTechTokyo, JP

BIRD INITIATIVE is a Japanese R&D and digital innovation firm that accelerates promising technologies from research into business applications through simulation, automation, and ecosystem support.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechTokyo, JP

Konno(CEO)Satoshi Konno

Co-investorsUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

Civ Robotics manufactures autonomous marking robots (CivDot+/CivDot) that use laser precision to stake construction points on job sites.

CleantechConstruction TechRobotics

Tom Yeshurun(Founder)inLiav Muler(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlleyCorpConvergeFf Venture CapitalGENIUS NYID8 InvestmentsNewfund Capital+2 more

Co-investorsCanal VenturesDelight VenturesDentsu VenturesJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Mobile Internet Capital, Inc.NOW Japan+5 more

CuboRex manufactures and sells crawler units, transport/hauling equipment, and robots for facility and plant management, along with a robot development platform.

Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsTokyo, JP

嘉数 正人(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Co-investorsDG IncubationOpen Network LabMIRAISEUNITED

Konos Digital is a microphone with variable beam technology and network audio output for film, broadcast, and live sports applications.

HardwareRoboticsAuckland, NZ

Shaun Edlinin

Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital PartnersTechstarsJelix Ventures

Konos Digital is a variable-beam microphone with an 80-element MEMS array that streams four channels of network audio over AES67, designed for film, broadcast, and live sports production.

Hardware

Co-investorsNZVCJelix Ventures

DroneDeploy provides a robotics and AI platform used for data collection and site intelligence across construction, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechConstruction TechImpact & Social GoodRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Mike Winn(CEO & Co-Founder)inNick Pilkington(CTO & Co-Founder)inJono Millin(Chief Data Officer & Co-Founder)inMichael Winn(Founder)Nicholas Pilkington(Founder)

Co-investorsAirTree VenturesAngelPadBessemer Venture PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)Emergence Capital PartnersEnergize Capital+4 more

Drone Japan is a drone technology company focused on agricultural applications, developing solutions that combine drones with IoT to address climate change and support sustainable, circular-economy farming.

AgTechIoTRobotics

A cloud-based drone data platform (SaaS) and aerial photo service (DaaS) that provides orthomaps, 3D modeling, multispectral imaging, thermal imaging, and air pollution detection for customers using various UAVs.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSKaohsiung, TW

FaroStarVision is a smartphone application service that enables users to easily share and view disaster-related information with location and temporal data during emergency situations.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechGovTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics

FLIGHTS develops 3D data systems and drone-based hardware and control automation for the construction and civil engineering industry, and provides consulting, surveying and inspection BPO, drone operation, and maintenance services.

Construction TechHardwareRoboticsTokyo, JP

Shuhei Togeshita(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))Shuhei Taoshitain

Co-investorsSkyland Ventures

FullDepth develops and manufactures industrial underwater drones (autonomous vehicles) for inspection and survey operations in marine and subsea environments.

Deep TechHardwareRoboticsTokyo, JP

Shohei Ito(Director (formerly Representative Director & CEO))Satoshi Yoshiga(Representative Director & CEO)

Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERS

Geolonia structures geospatial information and provides a data platform including a digital map API (Geolonia Maps), a smart city foundation for local governments, and address normalization/cleansing services.

Data & InfrastructureGovTechSaaS

Griff Aviation manufactures specialized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) payloads including cameras and cargo handling equipment designed for industrial and mission-critical operations.

Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSykkylven, NO

Hidden Level develops advanced RF (radio frequency) sensing technology for defense, aviation, and intelligence applications.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechGovTechHardwareSyracuse, US

Jeffrey A. Cole(Executive Officer, Director)inBrad Garber(Executive Officer)inGary Dominicos(Executive Officer)inTim Graham(Executive Officer)inMike Goll(Executive Officer)inGary S. Dominicos(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsBooz Allen VenturesClaritas CapitalFounders Circle CapitalIronGate Capital AdvisorsLauder PartnersLobby Capital+10 more

Homura Heavy Industries develops and manufactures a line of more than ten unmanned surface vehicles (water drones) at its factory in the Tohoku region of Japan.

Deep TechHardwareRobotics

Drone operation management system using automated negotiation AI.

Co-investorsUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

iRobotics provides robotics-based solutions for inspection and surveys of confined spaces, high-altitude areas, and locations people cannot easily access, along with data analysis services and wall/high-elevation work performed without scaffolding.

Deep TechHardwareRobotics

LOMBY builds autonomous sidewalk delivery robots and mobility services using robotics and AI for last-mile transport in local communities.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics

海外eSIMナビ is a Japanese comparison and information site for travelers going abroad, listing recommended eSIM plans by destination country and length of stay across multiple providers.

Media & EntertainmentTravel & Hospitality

Matternet designs, builds, and operates autonomous drone delivery networks for fast, low-cost, zero-emission package transport, with applications in healthcare and commerce.

HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Co-investorsComet LabsFlucas VenturesSony Ventures CorporationLocus VenturesOS Fund

Nature Architects develops computational design technologies that create new possibilities across industries, products, and technical domains by leveraging advanced design methodologies.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsNew Materials

Co-investorsDAIKIN INDUSTRIESYanmar VenturesPKSHA Technology Capital

NH Institute (NHI) advises real estate developers on "neutral host" telecom infrastructure, offering RF environment surveys, area design, equipment selection, and Distributed Antenna System (DAS) deployment to build 5G coverage inside buildings.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwarePropTech

Proxima Technology develops AI products using mathematical algorithms—including machine learning, optimization, control theory, and 3D data analysis—primarily for manufacturing and industrial sectors to improve business operations.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software

深津 卓弥(エンジニア / リサーチャー / 代表取締役)

Red Dot Drone is a drone software company that develops products, technologies, and custom software to support drone operations.

RoboticsSaaS

Red Dot Drone Japan develops in-house software to make drone operations safer and easier.

HardwareRoboticsSaaS

RICOS develops computational science and machine learning technology to identify and visualize manufacturing challenges, helping companies optimize design and product development processes.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsSaaSTokyo, JP

Yu Ihara(CEO)

Robotic Skies provides maintenance, repair, and inspection services for commercial drone fleets through a global network of over 250 FAA Part 145 service centers across 50 countries.

HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAlbuquerque, US

Eric Butler(Executive Officer, Director)Brad Hayden(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsSun Mountain CapitalHearst Ventures

Sabrewing Aircraft Company designs and builds aircraft, with development based at Hayward Executive Airport in California.

Deep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationOxnard, US

Sensyn Robotics develops SENSYN CORE, a platform using AI, IoT, and robots (such as drones) to support digital transformation of business processes for social and industrial infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningIoTRobotics

Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures AgGlobis Capital PartnersJapan FinanceNabtesco Technology VenturesSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

SkyDrive develops a compact electric eVTOL aircraft (the SD-05) designed to take off and land from small urban spaces such as building rooftops and parking lots, aiming to make air travel part of everyday mobility.

Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsEnergy & Environment Investment

SKYX Platforms develops an all-in-one smart home platform that integrates lighting, voice control, IoT management, and emergency services into a single system for residential properties.

CleantechConsumerHardwareIoT

SORA Technology uses drones, satellites, and AI to address social challenges such as infectious diseases like malaria and climate-driven agricultural problems, with a focus on global health.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechHealthtech

Spherie provides reality capture services including 360° and linear film production, 3D scanning, drone inspection, and AR/VR development to digitize physical spaces into spatial data and immersive media.

Deep TechMedia & EntertainmentRobotics

Sunflower Sober operates a digital community and support group for people pursuing sobriety, enabling peer connection and shared recovery journeys.

ConsumerHealthtechMental HealthSocialSan Francisco, US

Koby Conrad(CEO & Founder)in

Co-investorsHAWKTAILLobster CapitalY CombinatorDaybreak VenturesSequoia CapitalWakestream Ventures

Sunflower is an email client that filters noise and prioritizes important messages to help users maintain focus and attention.

SaaS

Co-investorsThomson Reuters VenturesDaybreak VenturesSequoia CapitalWakestream VenturesY Combinator

Sunflower Labs builds the Beehive, an autonomous drone security system where a self-charging drone ("the Bee") launches from a base station ("the Hive") to patrol and record activity on residential and industrial properties.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityHardwareRoboticsSan Carlos, US

Christian Eheim(Director)Alexander Pachikov(Executive Officer, Director)NickAlex

BoardPhil Libin(Director)Elian Kool(Director)

Co-investorsAll TurtlesDaybreak PartnersStanley VenturesWakestream VenturesDaybreak VenturesGeneral Catalyst+1 more

TeraWatt Technology develops and mass-produces next-generation lithium-ion batteries designed to be lighter, smaller, more powerful, and safer, operating manufacturing facilities in Japan.

CleantechEnergyHardwareShizuoka, JP

Co-investorsCoral CapitalJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsAozora Corporate InvestmentJERATemasek

Terra Labo designs, develops, and operates unmanned aircraft systems (fixed-wing, rotorcraft, and VTOL) along with associated airport infrastructure and management systems.

AgTechDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRoboticsNagoya, JP

Takahide Matsuura

Co-investorsUntroD Capital

Tetra Aviation develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) "flying cars," including its two-seater teTra Mk-7 aircraft with a range of up to 200 km, aimed at short-distance air travel that connects rural and urban areas.

CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationMinamisoma, JP

Nakai(Founder)

Ultimatrust develops technology products under its Wisbrain brand, including IoT-connected remote body-temperature measurement, mask detection, and new retail-format solutions.

AI & Machine LearningIoTRetail Tech

Co-investorsAbies Ventures

Wingcopter develops unmanned delivery drones for commercial logistics, with expansion into drone-based surveying of critical infrastructure using LiDAR technology.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsWeiterstadt, DE

Tom Plümmer(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)Jonathan Hesselbarth(Co-Founder and CTO)Ansgar Kadura(Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer)

Co-investorsEuropean Investment BankExpaSalviaXplorer Capital

AIO Core designs and manufactures silicon photonics integrated circuits that enable optical connectivity for high-performance computing, 5G infrastructure, and industrial equipment operating in extreme temperature ranges.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsTokyo, JP

Hidetaka Fukuda(CEO)Kazuhiko Kurata(CTO)Shuichi Tahara(CFO)

Co-investorsGlobal BrainMIRAI SOUZOU

Co-investors15th RockHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.Oriental Land InnovationsUntroD Capital

Blue Innovation is a Japanese company that develops an Edge-to-Cloud platform (BEP) for operating and managing drones, robots, and devices, along with drone-based inspection and disaster-response solutions such as indoor inspection using the ELIOS 3 spherical drone, power-line inspection (BEPline), and tsunami-alert drone systems.

Cloud ComputingIoTRobotics

Takayuki Kumada(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

BoardMasayuki Kumada(取締役 (Director))

Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Nippon Venture CapitalTBS Innovation Partners

Metro Weather develops and manufactures compact Doppler lidar systems that measure wind patterns in real-time up to 15km away for drone operations and air mobility applications.

Climate TechHardwareIoTKyoto, JP

Co-investorsGlobal BrainJR East Start UPUntroD Capital

Redcliff operates drone light shows in Japan, holding the country's largest fleet of show drones managed domestically.

HardwareMedia & EntertainmentRobotics

Co-investorsDG IncubationSamurai Incubate

Liberaware develops compact inspection drones and data editing and analysis technology to inspect narrow, dark, and hazardous indoor spaces.

Deep TechHardwareIoTRoboticsTokyo, JP

Co-investorsJR East Start UP

RICOS develops AI-powered simulation technology that combines computational analysis with machine learning to help manufacturers identify and visualize design and development challenges in product creation.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechTokyo, JP

井原 遊(Representative Director (代表取締役))

Board芳村 貴正(Director (取締役))井出 啓介(Director (取締役))

Co-investorsHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.mint VCXTech Ventures

TriOrb develops autonomous mobile robots that navigate confined spaces and uneven floors without facility modifications, enabling automated material transport in environments where traditional AMRs cannot operate.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsTokyo, JP

石田 秀一(代表取締役 CEO)稲吉 亮太(取締役 COO)

Co-investorsMirai Creation FundMIRAI SOUZOUUTEC

SkymatiX provides cloud-based remote sensing and drone surveying services for industries including construction, agriculture, and infrastructure.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechTokyo, JP

Zentaro Watanabe(Representative Director and President)Yasutaka Kuramoto(Director and CTO)Kazushi Osari(Director and CFO)

Co-investorsFemto Partners

A Japanese company that manufactures and sells wind tunnels ranging from large to compact models, along with balances and fluid measurement instruments.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Co-investorsColopl Nexti Cubed VenturesMCP Asset ManagementOita Venture Capital