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Shoulder Innovations develops InSet® glenoid technology for shoulder joint implants that reduce the rocking horse effect and provide mechanical stability, serving patients with severe shoulder arthritis.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNorthern California, US

Robert Ball(CEO & Executive Chairman)Matthew Ahearn(Chief Operating Officer)Geoff Pardo(Director)Jeff Points(Executive Officer)Paul Buckman(Director)Mike Carusi(Director)

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

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechRoboticsTokyo, JP

Sakana AI develops frontier AI research and products, including large language models, multi-agent orchestration systems, and AI solutions tailored for Japanese enterprises and public sector organizations.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechTokyo, JP

David Ha(Co-Founder & CEO)Ren Ito(Co-Founder & Chairman)Llion Jones(Co-Founder & CTO)

SiLC Technologies develops silicon photonics-based 4D+ vision systems for autonomous machines and robots.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsMonrovia, US

Vizcab provides a software platform for construction and real estate professionals to measure, optimize, and manage the carbon impact of building projects using life cycle assessment data and machine learning.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechConstruction TechSaaSParis, FR

Thomas Jusselme(CEO & co-founder)Guillaume Lafont(CSO & co-founder)

Kreation is a Web3 publisher platform for Japanese creators to go global, offering NFT-based commerce, metaverse fashion collectibles, and free-to-play gaming experiences.

Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3GamingTokyo, JP

Tatsuro IwamotoTomoya Ogawain

Smart Shuzen provides quotation, comparison, and construction support services for large-scale repairs and shared facility work on apartments and buildings, along with building diagnostic services including drone-based facade inspections and building replacement value visualization.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechPropTechTokyo, JP

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)

NearMe operates a shared shuttle service powered by proprietary AI that matches people with rides to reduce inefficient transportation and provide affordable, convenient mobility.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP

Koichiro Takahara(CEO)Kenji Hosoda(CTO)Naoyuki Matsukura(CFO)Taiki Inoue(CMO)

10X is a company focused on transforming the retail industry, particularly supermarkets, through product innovation.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech

矢本 (Yamoto)

12 Pharmacy operates veterinary pharmacies that dispense prescription medications and medical supplies for pets in Japan, partnering with animal hospitals to support pet health and owner peace of mind.

HealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainTokyo, JP

Kompany is a compliance and third-party risk management solutions provider that was acquired by Moody's in March 2022, offering entity verification, screening, and risk solutions.

Enterprise SoftwareFintech

A-wave develops medical devices and related software/hardware products for healthcare applications.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices大阪市, JP

Activ8 produces and operates intellectual properties in the metaverse and XR space, including VTuber management, virtual events, and virtual production services.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

AI model generates synthetic AI-powered models and characters for visual marketing and promotional content across advertising, e-commerce, and social media channels.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechTokyo, JP

Airmeet is a virtual events platform that enables investors, incubators, and accelerators to host immersive online events for networking, collaboration, and mentorship.

Future of WorkSaaS

Lalit Mangal(Founder & CEO)

AlgaleX develops and sells "Umamo," a fermented food ingredient created using proprietary fermentation technology.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodOkinawa, JP

New York City, US

Jason Cohen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Lewis Cohen(Director)Karl Gemperli(Director)

BoardNaoki Kamimaeda(Director)

Anique creates physical and digital merchandise, pop-up experiences, and virtual exhibitions for anime, manga, games, and illustrations, connecting global fans with content from major Japanese publishers.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Kasai Takahide(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Antway operates Tsuklio (formerly つくりおき.jp), a made-to-order home-cooked meal subscription service that delivers fresh frozen meals from dedicated kitchens to reduce household chores.

B2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaSTokyo, JP

前島 (Maejima)(CEO)

Aspectiva transforms consumer product reviews into actionable shopping insights using AI and natural language processing technology to help customers make better purchasing decisions on Walmart's platform.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech

ATOMica operates social coworking spaces designed to foster relationships between people and enable connection and collaboration.

Future of WorkSaaSSocial宮崎市, JP

August manufactures Wi-Fi-enabled smart locks and keypads that allow homeowners to remotely control door access and integrate with voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant.

ConsumerHardwareIoTPropTech

AuthenX designs optoelectronic components and optical transceiver modules based on III-V and silicon photonics technology for 5G, satellite communications, fiber networks, and data center applications.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Bakool operates a group buying platform in Indonesia's tier 2 cities where customers purchase fresh produce through an agent network at prices below retail, with delivery included.

ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainJakarta, ID

Ivan Darmawan(Founder)inStephanie Wongsoredjo(Founder)in

Balance Re provides real-time analytics and quantitative asset-liability management solutions to help life insurers and pension funds manage capital, liquidity, and investment risks through proprietary technology.

Data & InfrastructureFintechInsurTechKöln, DE

Lucian Rautu(Co-CEO)Michel Gauer(Co-CEO)

Basetwo provides AI solutions that optimize manufacturing operations for Fortune 500 companies in pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and personal care.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaSToronto, CA

Be-FULL uses data and AI to maximize the potential of workers and organizations by achieving performance transformation—balancing individual fulfillment with organizational outcomes through technology and dialogue.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechTokyo, JP

Ryota Iwai(Founder)

Beacon Power Services provides grid network management and energy consumption solutions for utilities and consumers across Africa, offering platforms for operational optimization and renewable energy integration.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTChicago, US

ABIMBOLA ADISA(Executive Officer, Director)YEMI ADEGOKE(Executive Officer)SENYO ADU(Executive Officer)ANTIGHA OTU ANTIGHA(Executive Officer)CHRISTINE ADEJOROOLUWA(Executive Officer)

BoardCyril Collon(Director)

Beatrust provides a comprehensive solution that uses generative AI to visualize employee skills and experience from internal information, enabling collaboration and optimizing human capital allocation within organizations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech

bitBiome provides contract analysis and collaborative research using single-cell genome sequencing technology for microbial samples.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechCircular EconomyDeep TechTokyo, JP

Naomichi Sode

Bizly provides a platform and expert services to help companies find event venues, manage meetings, and plan corporate events.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Blank Beauty is a direct-to-consumer nail polish brand that manufactures and sells custom-colored, non-toxic nail polish directly to consumers at reduced prices by eliminating middlemen.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerCollierville, US

CHARLES C. BRANDON(Executive Officer)

MedRhythms develops digital therapeutics using music, sensors, and software combined with neuroscience to improve walking and mobility in patients with neurological conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesBoston, US

Brian Harris(Co-Founder and CEO)Owen McCarthy(Executive Officer, Director)Raymond Pawlicki(Director)

BoardWilliam McKee(Director)Isaac Cheng(Director)Peter J. Werth(Director)

The company develops non-cathartic virtual colonoscopy technology to enable early detection of colorectal cancer, which ranks first in cancer incidence and second in cancer mortality in Japan.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Bounce is a baggage storage service that allows users to book and store bags at convenient locker locations or local shops through an online platform.

Marketplaces

Branch Technology uses patented digital fabrication and additive manufacturing to enable architects and designers to construct complex structural designs at scale.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechDeep TechHardwareChattanooga, US

Ryan Lusk(Chief Executive Officer)in

Media & Entertainment

Bytebeam provides a platform for building and managing IoT devices for enterprises developing smart hardware products.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsHardwareIoTSaaS<UNKNOWN>

Gautam BT(Co-Founder & CEO)Ravi Teja(Co-Founder & CTO)Bharadwaaj R(Co-Founder & VP-Embedded)Achal Kothari(Co-Founder & VP-Business)

Caelux develops perovskite-based solar technology and manufactures Active Glass solutions to improve solar energy efficiency, power output, and cost-effectiveness using advanced manufacturing and machine learning.

CleantechEnergyNew Materials

Cala Health develops non-invasive prescription therapies for movement disorders, starting with a treatment for hand tremor and essential tremor.

Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSilicon Valley, US

Kate Rosenbluth, PhD(President & Chief Innovation Officer)Deanna Harshbarger(Chief Executive Officer)

Cellid develops AR glasses displays based on waveguide technology and a spatial recognition engine for next-generation augmented reality devices.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoppongi, JP

Ken Shirakami(Representative Director & CEO)

Chefaa is a digital pharmacy platform in Egypt that connects users with pharmacies and enables prescription medication ordering, delivery to home, refill reminders, and health management services.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceHealthtechMarketplacesEgypt, EG

ChromaCode develops a High-Definition PCR (HDPCR) multiplexing platform that enables genomic solutions for oncology and precision medicine, offering faster results and cost-effective workflows through automated interpretation and cloud-based software.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesCarlsbad, US

Aditya Rajagopal(Director)Paul Flook(Executive Officer, Director)James C. Blair(Director)Gregory J. Gosch(Executive Officer, Director)Axel Scherer(Director)Alexander G. Dickinson(Director)

CloudPick develops AI-powered checkout and inventory management solutions for retail stores using computer vision and machine learning.

AI & Machine LearningIoTRetail TechShanghai, CN

Alex Ng(Founder)Jeff Feng(Founder & CEO)

Cognigy, part of NiCE Systems, provides conversational and generative AI solutions for customer service, including AI agents, intelligent IVR, and agent assistance capabilities that integrate with enterprise systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS