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A-SEEDS is a Shinshu University spin-out developing non-viral gene-modified immune cell therapies, including non-viral CAR-T cell products, to treat pediatric and young-adult cancers, including solid tumors, that lack effective treatments.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesMatsumoto, JP

Yozo Nakazawa(Founder & Director; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Shinshu University)Shigeki Yagyu(Representative Director (CEO))Takuji Achiha(Chief Development Officer)Kiyohito Tani(Chief Operating Officer)

Kubota Vision develops pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices to preserve and restore vision for patients with eye diseases worldwide.

BiotechMedical Devices

AI Robotics develops an AI system called "SELL" to analyze and optimize operations for direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, covering product development, marketing, customer service, logistics, warehouse inventory management, and CRM.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerTokyo, JP

龍川

Any Color operates the Nijisanji project and other entertainment businesses, using technology to create and distribute content experiences.

Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

AOI Biosciences is a Japanese biotech company focused on infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders, combining data analysis technology with proprietary bio-technology.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesIbaraki, JP

末田 伸一(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO))

Axelspace provides microsatellite services through its "AxelLiner" one-stop offering — covering design, manufacturing, launch arrangement, and post-launch operation — and operates the "AxelGlobe" Earth observation platform built on its GRUS satellite constellation.

Deep TechHardwareSpace TechTokyo, JP

Yuya Nakamura(President and CEO)

Bplats operates Bplats®, a subscription management and billing platform for businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Kenji Fujita(Representative Director & President (Founder))Tack Miyazaki(Director, Vice President & CIO (Co-Founder))Junichi Ito(Director, Vice President & CFO)Shoichi Hanawa(Director & CTO)

Cacco is a Japanese company founded in 2011 that provides SaaS-based algorithm services using AI and proprietary data science, including fraud detection for e-commerce and finance, payment consulting, and business optimization.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechSaaSTokyo, JP

岩井裕之(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

CynosBio develops regenerative medicine products from academic and proprietary research, handling all stages from manufacturing to commercialization.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

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))

Neusignal Therapeutics develops novel drugs for central nervous system disorders, including dementia and psychiatric conditions, with research focused on calcium signaling in neurons and target discovery for brain diseases.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

有本 達(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO))

note is a media platform that lets creators publish and monetize text, images, audio, and other content, supporting a range of creative activities.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Nyle is a Japanese company providing digital marketing services—including SEO and content marketing—alongside app-related products and AI training programs such as its practice-focused "With AI Academy".

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Takahashi(Representative (CEO))

PRONI operates a concierge-style B2B matching service that connects buyers with suitable vendors, combining IT technology with human support to simplify procurement decisions such as research, comparison, and quoting.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

Daisuke Shibata(代表取締役 CEO)Norio Kuriyama(代表取締役 Founder)

Recovery Group operates a home nursing care service in Japan, providing visiting nursing support to patients in their own homes as part of Japan's home medical care sector.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Renet Japan operates a mail-based computer and small electronics recycling service authorized by the Japanese government under the Small Appliances Recycling Law.

Circular EconomyLogistics & Supply Chain

Renova, Inc. (株式会社レノバ) is a Japanese company.

CleantechEnergy

Restore Vis is a life sciences company founded by a vitreoretinal surgeon and clinician scientist focused on addressing inflammation, aging, neurodegeneration and angiogenesis through translational research from drug discovery to clinical trials.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Dr. Rajendra S. Apte(Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor; Vice Chair of Innovation and Translation; Founder)

RYDE provides a mobile app for purchasing digital transit tickets across trains, buses, and shared mobility services in Japan.

Mobility & TransportationSaaSTokyo, JP

Softbrain develops CRM/SFA (Customer Relationship Management/Sales Force Automation) software, specifically its flagship product esm (eSalesManager), which helps businesses improve sales productivity and customer engagement.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechTokyo, JP

Space business development group supporting commercialization of the space industry through satellite launches and ISS utilization.

Space BD provides end-to-end support for space business, including satellite development and manufacturing, launch and deployment, on-orbit demonstration, and ground transport support.

Deep TechEdTechSpace Tech

TRUSTART is a Japanese company working on the digital transformation of the real estate industry, offering real estate research services and real estate big-data provision.

B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSTokyo, JP

大江 洋治郎(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Veritas In Silico develops AI-driven drug discovery platforms targeting RNA and nucleic acid-based therapeutics, partnering with pharmaceutical companies for small molecule and mRNA drug creation.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesKawasaki, JP

Shingo Nakamura(CEO)

WHILL designs and sells electric wheelchairs, power chairs, and mobility scooters, along with an autonomous self-driving mobility service used to move passengers through airports and public spaces.

HardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsLos Angeles, US

ASJ operates Japan's largest architect network, connecting homeowners with architects for custom home design and renovation services through a platform offering consultations, seminars, and case reviews.

Construction TechPropTechTokyo, JP

Arsaga Partners provides one-stop digital transformation (DX) services including business and technology consulting, AI development, system and application development, and web production and marketing.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

Taimei Omata(代表取締役社長CEO兼CTO (President, CEO & CTO))

EneCoat Technologies develops and manufactures perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and related materials.

CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsKyoto, JP

加藤尚哉 (Naoya Kato)(Representative Director / Executive Officer / CEO)堀内保 (Tamotsu Horiuchi)(Director / Executive Officer / CTO)

Oncolys develops and manufactures pharmaceutical compounds and biopharmaceutical therapies, operating as a research-focused biotech company with a pipeline of drug candidates in clinical development.

BiotechMedical Devices

A Japanese company that provides cloud-based solutions for business communication, computerization, and information transmission across various organizational needs.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Cuorips develops regenerative medicine products based on human iPS cell technology, including its heart muscle cell sheet "Heart®" (Rehart) for treating severe heart failure caused by ischemic cardiomyopathy, along with catheter-based therapies and compound drugs (YS series).

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesOsaka, JP

Takayuki Kusanagi(Representative Director, President & CEO)Tadayuki Tanimura(Director, Executive Vice President)Kazuyoshi Hirao(Director, Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer)Yoshiki Sawa(Director, Chief Medical Science Officer)

Creattura develops technology solutions for carbon finance and biodiversity conservation, leveraging satellite data and AI to support climate action and environmental regeneration.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureImpact & Social GoodTokyo, JP

Sakura Internet provides cloud infrastructure services including Sakura Cloud, GPU servers optimized for AI and deep learning, and rental and dedicated servers for various customer needs.

AI & Machine LearningCloud Computing

A construction and geotechnical services company providing ground surveys, geological investigations, foundation improvement works, and house settlement correction services primarily for residential and commercial properties.

Construction TechPropTech

A pediatric-focused telemedicine platform connecting parents seeking medical advice for their children at home with physicians available for remote consultations.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Shinka develops "Kaikura," a communication platform that centralizes customer conversation history across landline, mobile, email, SMS, and in-person interactions for businesses ranging from local retailers to large listed companies.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSector Agnostic

江尻 高宏(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))Takahiro Ejiri(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Serendip Holdings acquires and supports mid-sized and small Japanese manufacturers facing succession problems, aiming to help them grow into long-lasting companies.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

竹内 在(代表取締役社長兼CEO)

Solasia is a pharmaceutical company that in-licenses promising drug candidates from overseas and domestic pharma and biotech companies and develops them through clinical trials for the Japanese and Asian markets.

BiotechHealthtech

A Japanese cosmetic surgery platform that connects patients with aesthetic clinics and provides educational content about procedures like liposuction, breast augmentation, and facial surgeries.

Healthtech

Nextware provides IT solutions and services in Japan, combining on-site professional services for real-time consulting with contract-based process outsourcing services to support enterprise system lifecycle management.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise Software

PharmaBio is Japan's first contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for regenerative medicine and cell-based therapeutics.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Ficha develops AI solutions for enterprise mobility and document processing.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMobility & Transportation

Petgo is a Japanese online store selling pet supplies for dogs and cats, including flea and tick medications, therapeutic and regular pet food, veterinary medicines, supplements, litter and toilet products, grooming items, and accessories.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Hepalys Pharma is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapeutics for liver disease in Japanese and Asian patients, focusing on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) treatment through its lead candidate Lanifibranor.

BiotechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Catalys Pacific

United Immunity develops a myeloid targeting platform using nanoparticles derived from pullulan polysaccharide to deliver therapeutics and vaccines to specific immune cells such as macrophages and dendritic cells.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices

Rege Nephro develops regenerative medicine therapies for kidney disease, focusing on nephron progenitor cell research and differentiation from iPS cells.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesKyoto, JP

Ricksoft provides implementation, operations, and adoption support for enterprise software tools including Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Trello) and iPaaS solutions to help large enterprises and organizations across industries improve operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

R-Inverse converts end-of-life waste—particularly plastic products and discarded fishing nets—into raw materials and new products through chemical recycling and material recovery technologies.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechTokyo, JP

Daiwa Systems operates in real estate and property management in Japan, including land leasing, residential and commercial property rentals, real estate brokerage, and management of a public bath facility in Osaka.

PropTechOsaka, JP

A Japanese restaurant and food retail operator with multiple brands serving customers across the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, and Kyushu regions.

FoodTechRetail Tech

ESLead is a real estate and property development company operating through multiple subsidiaries that handle residential sales, construction, property management, rental services, and related real estate operations.

PropTechTokyo, JP

Amazia operates freemium manga apps including "マンガBANG!" and "マンガトート," along with an original manga label, WebToon production, and a cross-border e-commerce site ("Fandom Tokyo").

ConsumerE-commerceMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

佐久間 亮輔(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))江口 元昭(取締役CTO)神津 光良(取締役CFO)

CinemaLeap creates experiential entertainment experiences using XR technology combined with creative storytelling, aiming to establish XR entertainment as a new cultural medium globally.

GamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

大橋哲也(代表取締役)

CORIN offers a customizable app development package called TENCO for businesses looking to differentiate themselves through original mobile applications.

Developer ToolsSaaS

A medical technology platform that provides comprehensive solutions for healthcare facilities, including AI-powered appointment systems, electronic medical records, and online consultation services.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaSTokyo, JP

AI-powered English learning application that offers personalized language education through movies, anime, and TV dramas.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

RS TEC manufactures and supplies regenerated silicon wafers, raw silicon wafer materials, and quartz glass products for semiconductor manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergySemiconductors

Tokyo Base is a fashion company that creates and operates multiple apparel and lifestyle brands for global markets.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerRetail TechTokyo, JP

Ai-BrainScience Inc. is a Japanese company holding a Type 2 medical device manufacturing and sales license.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSuita, JP

森下 竜一(取締役会長 (Chairman))髙村 健太郎(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))北嶋 学(取締役 (Director))

Acrodea provides AWS cloud infrastructure services, IT support, and develops IoT products and gaming applications.

Cloud ComputingGamingIoTTokyo, JP

Adtec manufactures industrial automation equipment for the electronics industry, having developed over 400 device types.

AdTechAdvanced Manufacturing

Aplix operates a stock business providing technology-enabled services and solutions including retail media, cloud storage, and cloud infrastructure platforms, alongside a system development business offering custom embedded, edge, and cloud development services.

Cloud ComputingIoTMarketing Tech

倉林 (Kurabayashi)

株式会社イーディーピー (EDP) is a company based in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, operating a headquarters, development department, and multiple factories.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsToyonaka, JP

藤森 直治(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))髙岸 秀滋(代表取締役副社長 (Executive Vice President))林 雅志(常務取締役 (Managing Director))

BRUNO is a Japanese lifestyle and consumer appliance brand that designs and sells kitchen gadgets, household appliances, and travel accessories.

ConsumerHardwareTokyo, JP

Enerbank provides an energy procurement platform that simplifies electricity purchasing for businesses and government agencies through an auction mechanism.

B2B MarketplacesEnergySaaSTokyo, JP

AucFan is an online auction marketplace platform that displays rankings of high-value items sold across various categories including vehicles, collectibles, and antiques.

E-commerceMarketplaces

A Japanese menswear and tailoring company offering made-to-order suits, shirts, trousers, and casual wear.

ConsumerKyoto, JP

Koichi Nakanishi(Master Tailor / Founder)

Kaonavi is a talent management system that centralizes employee data and enables human resources teams to optimize workforce planning, performance evaluation, and organizational development.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

佐藤 寛之

Grow Rich English School is an English tutoring school that prepares elementary to high school students for English proficiency exams, with a goal of achieving English Proficiency Test Grade 2 certification at the elementary level.

EdTechTokyo, JP

KUZEN develops and operates a customer engagement platform that automates conversations, offered to enterprise clients in Japan.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Shogo Ota(代表取締役 CEO)Kota Shirakura(取締役 CTO)Kohei Nakazato(執行役員 COO)Kai Narita(執行役員 CFO)Yoshio Takahashi(執行役員 VP of Engineering)Takumi Sawada(VP of Customer Success)

C&R Group is a creative services and staffing company with 85,000 professionals serving clients across entertainment, gaming, web production, and related creative industries in Japan.

Creator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentNot stated on page, JP

Scinex connects government and private sector to support regional revitalization through various promotional and business services for local municipalities and regional businesses.

B2B MarketplacesGovTech

StemRIM is a biopharmaceutical company developing regenerative medicine therapies.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Trans Genic Inc. is a contract research organization (CRO) providing drug development support services including genetic engineering (knockout mice, genome-edited mice, humanized mice), non-clinical safety trials for pharmaceuticals and chemicals, and clinical trials for food products and generic drugs.

BiotechMedical Devices

Nagaoka manufactures water treatment and intake equipment (including groundwater intake screens, water processing systems, and seawater intake technology) and oil refining equipment such as reactor screen internals.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsOsaka, JP

Yasuhisa Umetsu(Representative Director & President)

Naturum is an online retailer selling fishing gear, camping equipment, apparel, and outdoor/disaster preparedness products.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail Tech

Osaka, JP

E-Higashi provides logistics outsourcing services, including logistics center operations and supply chain optimization, to help customer companies improve efficiency and increase sales.

Logistics & Supply ChainOsaka, JP

Fesco is a brand manufacturer of automotive consumables including oil filters, air conditioning filters, and wiper blades for cars and trucks.

Advanced Manufacturing

Kabushiki Kaisha PhoenixBio is a Japanese biotechnology company established in 2002.

BiotechDeep TechHigashihiroshima, JP

加國 雅和(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

Fruta Fruta is a company that produces and sells beverages, particularly juices, based on agroforestry-sourced ingredients from the Amazon.

Circular EconomyFoodTechKobe, JP

Broccoli is a Japanese entertainment company that produces and manages intellectual properties including anime, games, trading card games, and merchandise across multiple franchises.

ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Meiko manufactures and designs printed circuit boards (PCBs) for applications in smartphones, automotive, and renewable energy, along with electronics manufacturing services (EMS), component assembly, and mechatronics solutions for industrial customers.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoT