Global Brain — Full Portfolio

Japanese operator of Rentio, an online service for renting and trialling cameras, home appliances and baby goods before purchase.

Co-investorsGLGlobis Capital PartnersW W Inc.ANANRI

Masahisa Kishimotoin

Co-investorsKDKDDI Open Innovation FundSMSMBC Venture Capital

4MEEE operates a Japanese online media site aimed at women, publishing content across fashion, beauty, relationships, food, and lifestyle categories.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Kazuya Ogyu(Representative)

Logic Inc. develops software solutions for the construction and healthcare sectors, including building design CAD tools, renovation simulation software, and home care management systems.

Construction TechDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSTokyo, JP

TECH CREW provides HR and workforce management technology infrastructure designed to support service industry companies in Japan, helping them manage personnel more efficiently and enabling better working conditions for frontline employees.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechTokyo, JP

Wonderpla creates products and services designed to bring moments of joy and laughter to people worldwide across different cultures, languages, and backgrounds.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsJAJAFCO GroupNINippon Venture CapitalSMSMBC Venture CapitalZ Z Venture Capital

Yoani Group is the parent holding company for the Yoani anime production group, responsible for strategic planning and management support across its subsidiary companies.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Masashi Kurata(Representative Director)

Co-investorsDEDentsu VenturesDIDIMENSIONGLGlobis Capital PartnersJAJapan Post Insurance NEXT PartnersSHShizuoka CapitalSKSkyland Ventures+4 more

NEWT is a travel app that allows users to book hotels and package tours domestically and internationally.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP

An autonomous delivery vehicle company that operates driverless retail kiosks equipped with six-wheel independent drive systems, capable of autonomous operation outdoors on various terrains including sidewalks, plazas, and complex surfaces while serving customers within a 1-kilometer radius.

Logistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Archeda develops a satellite- and AI-powered Nature-based Solutions platform that provides forest monitoring and carbon credit intelligence, including baseline modeling, carbon stock estimation, and MRV.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechSpace Tech

Co-investorsDGDG Incubation

Nihon Agri is a Japanese agricultural company engaged in the production and sales of fruits and vegetables, with operations spanning domestic cultivation, distribution, and international trade through subsidiaries in Taiwan and Thailand.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechFoodTechIoTTokyo, JP

Shohei Naito(CEO)inAkito Kawai(COO)

Co-investorsKEKeio Innovation Initiative

BALLAS designs, develops, manufactures, and sells construction materials.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Co-investorsANANOBAKAMImint VCAOAozora Corporate InvestmentDADaiwa House VenturesKYKyoto Capital PartnersMIMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital+4 more

BitStar is a Japanese company operating creator support and content production businesses, including influencer marketing solutions for brands and businesses.

AdTechCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

渡邉 拓(代表取締役 社長執行役員CEO)原直原田 直(執行役員 (Co-founder))山雄山下 雄太(執行役員CTO)出厚出水 厚輝(執行役員CPO)

Co-investorsAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.COColopl NextKDKDDI Open Innovation FundMAMakers FundRERegrowth Capital ManagementTBTBS Innovation Partners+3 more

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 VenturesCACanal VenturesMIMIRAI SOUZOUNTNTT DOCOMO VenturesPEPERSOL VENTURE PARTNERSSESeraphim Space+3 more

estie develops AI-powered software for real estate professionals to search, analyze, and manage commercial properties in Japan.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechTokyo, JP

EHEi Hirai(Founder)in平井 瑛(代表取締役)

Co-investorsVEVertex GrowthGLGlobis Capital PartnersUTUTECZEZENRIN FUTURE PARTNERSDEDevelopment Bank of Japan

GINKAN develops SyFu, a next-generation fintech platform that visualizes daily transaction and consumption data as "consumption achievements" and converts them into gaming experiences, digital assets, and future credit opportunities.

ConsumerFintech

TKTomochika Kamiya(Founder)in

Co-investorsAPAPOLLO CAPITALDDDD Holdings Venture CapitalE-E-CrowdKDKDDI Open Innovation Fund

Hacomono builds a platform connecting users, fitness facilities, healthcare providers, and instructors to promote wellness as part of everyday life in Japan.

HealthtechIoTSaaSSports TechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

Kenichi Hasuda(Founder)inHHHideki Hiratain

Co-investorsCOCoral CapitalCYCygames CapitalGMGMO VenturePartnersRARakuten CapitalSPSpiral Innovation PartnersALALL STAR SAAS FUND+1 more

Jij is a startup founded by experts in mathematical optimization and quantum technology, providing software services such as the "JijZept" series that support the process from building mathematical optimization models to implementation.

Deep TechQuantum ComputingSaaS

Yu Yamashiro(Founder)

Co-investorsFUFujitsu VenturesKDKDDI Open Innovation FundMIMIRAI SOUZOU

Manebi operates a workforce development and e-learning platform ("manebi eラーニング") that provides corporate training and staff development for companies.

EdTechHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

TTTomoya Tajima(Founder)in田智田島 智也(代表取締役 執行役員CEO（創業者）)in

Co-investorsSESeibu Shinkin Capital

Mazin develops industrial equipment and provides staffing services in manufacturing sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechTokyo, JP

Co-investorsKEKeio Innovation Initiative

Miresso develops beryllium materials and supply chain solutions for fusion energy applications.

Deep TechEnergyNew MaterialsMisawa, JP

MNMasaru Nakamichi(CEO)inYu Nakano(Technical Development Director)

Co-investorsKEKeio Innovation InitiativeMPMPowerNTNTT DOCOMO VenturesSPSpiral CapitalSPSpiral Innovation PartnersGEGenesia Ventures+1 more

Japanese GovTech startup operating policy co-creation platforms connecting citizens, politicians, ministries, municipalities and companies.

Co-investorsKDKDDI Open Innovation FundNONOW JapanNTNTT DOCOMO VenturesSKSkyland VenturesZ Z Venture Capital

QunaSys develops algorithms and software to maximize the performance of quantum computers, aiming to make quantum computing practical for real business applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum ComputingSaaSTokyo, JP

楊 天任 (Tennin Yang)(Co-founder & CEO)御手洗 光祐 (Kosuke Mitarai)(Co-founder & Advisor)TYTennin Yan(代表取締役 (CEO / President))in松智松岡 智代(COO)越由越智 由浩(CRO)ESErik Stangerup(QunaSys Europe CEO)in

Co-investorsFUFujitsu VenturesJIJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsKDKDDI Open Innovation FundMIMirai Creation FundOSOSAKA University Venture Capital

RABO provides pet care services and technology solutions for cat owners and pet service professionals in Japan.

ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

Yukiko Iyo(President & CEO)in

Co-investorsMPMPowerSTSTRIVEW W Inc.HEHeadline AsiaMIMizuho CapitalW W ventures+1 more

RevComm develops voice communication optimization technology powered by AI to reduce friction in communication.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP

武史 会田会田 武史(代表取締役 / CEO)平井 康文(取締役 / プレジデント & COO)重聡重城 聡美(取締役 / CXO)橋本 泰一(取締役 / CAIO)平村 健勝(執行役員 / CTO)

Co-investorsDEDEEPCORE Inc.NTNTT DOCOMO VenturesSOSony Ventures CorporationWOWorld Innovation Lab (WiL)

Metaverse tech company offering fan-marketing metaverse 'SYNMN' to promote fan engagement and community building.

Co-investorsANANOBAKADGDG Daiwa VenturesKDKDDI Open Innovation FundOPOpen Network LabGEGenesia Ventures

T2 develops autonomous driving systems for long-haul trucking and operates Level 4 autonomous vehicle transport services.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP

熊部 雅友(代表取締役CEO)

Co-investorsKDKDDI Open Innovation FundMIMitsubishi EstateMOMOL PLUSSUSumitomo Mitsui Trust BankJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.

THINKR is a collective of creative studios and design firm that produces original content and IP through strategic brand building, offering services in artist management, digital content production, animation and game development, design consulting, and metaverse development.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Co-investorsCHChishima Real Estate — Startup InvestmentCYCygames CapitalKDKDDI Open Innovation FundJAJAFCO Group

WizWe develops behavioral habit-formation software including the "Smart Habit" platform for habit tracking and retention, and offers subscription retention and customer lifetime value optimization services for education, healthcare, and other sectors.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHealthtechSaaSTokyo, JP

森谷 幸平 (Moriya Kohei)(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))

Co-investorsI i Cubed VenturesMOMobile Internet Capital, Inc.PEPegasus Tech Ventures

Daichi Yoshioka(Founder)inKeisuke Matsufuji(Founder)

Co-investorsUTUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

A platform connecting travelers with local communities across Japan, offering work-exchange opportunities where participants perform tasks for local residents in exchange for lodging and compensation at or above minimum wage.

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyFuture of WorkMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.IYIyogin CapitalNONOW JapanRERegional Revitalization SolutionSESeibu Shinkin CapitalSPSpiral Innovation Partners

Taimee is a mobile app-based gig work platform that connects workers with short-term job opportunities across various industries including warehouse work, food service, delivery, and office work in Japan.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkSaaS

Ryo Ogawa(Founder)

Co-investorsCOColopl NextCYCyberAgent CapitalF F VenturesJRJR East Start UPKDKDDI Open Innovation FundKIKintetsu Venture Partners+5 more

Pocket Change operates a platform that lets people exchange various forms of physical cash and electronic money across currencies and payment media.

FintechHardwareTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP

Co-investorsDGDG Daiwa VenturesDGDG Ventures, Inc.DNDnx VenturesJRJR East Start UP

Kamelio API is a news search and monitoring engine that automates business news collection and corporate intelligence gathering for sales, marketing, PR, and research teams.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech

Co-investorsTRTRIUM VENTURE PARTNERS