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

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech

矢本 (Yamoto)

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainGMGMO VenturePartnersKDKDDI Open Innovation Fund1010X CapitalFOFounders Fund

Flamingo operated a booking service for in-person cafe-based English conversation lessons, offered via web and iOS/Android apps in Japan.

EdTechMarketplaces

Co-investorsGLGlobis Capital Partners

AGE technologies is a Japanese company that develops services to simplify and centralize inheritance and business succession processes, reducing information asymmetry around passing on assets between generations.

FintechLegalTechPropTechSaaSTokyo, JP

塩優塩原 優太(代表取締役社長 (Representative Director & President))黒智黒川 智(専門役員 テクノロジー担当 (former CTO, appointed 2021))

Co-investorsANANOBAKADGDG IncubationKUKUSABIOPOpen Network Lab

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 (CEO))in

Co-investorsI-i-nest capitalNINippon Venture CapitalSESeiho Investment WorksUNUntroD Capital

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

Future of WorkSaaSSocial宮崎市, JP

Co-investorsDGDG IncubationGLGlobal BrainHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.IYIyogin CapitalOIOita Venture CapitalOPOpen Network Lab+1 more

Beautydoors is a Japanese company that develops P2C (person-to-consumer) beauty and wellness products together with creators, including protein powder, tint lip products, night bras, and skincare.

ConsumerCreator EconomyDirect to ConsumerTokyo, JP

栄ト栄井 トニー 徹(代表者 (Representative))

Best Beer Japan runs a B2B craft beer and craft spirits wholesale platform that lets retailers browse and compare over 4,000 products from more than 350 brands at wholesale prices.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechSaaSAsaka, Saitama, JP

PRPeter Rothenberg(Representative Director (CEO))in

Co-investorsGLGlobal Brain

Brave group is a Japanese holding company operating in the VTuber and IP entertainment space, structured around IP Production, IP Platform, and IP Solution businesses.

ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

野口 圭登 (Keito Noguchi)(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))野口 圭登(代表取締役CEO)

Co-investorsCOCool Japan FundGLGlobal BrainGUgumi IncSHShochiku VenturesSUSumitomo Mitsui Trust nvestment Co. Ltd.TOTokyo University of Science Innovation Capital+4 more

Creww operates a startup ecosystem and open innovation platform that connects startups with large enterprises through web-based programs and events.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

SISorato Ijichi(Founder)in

Digital Hack provides an outsourced IT/information-systems support service ("IT顧問 情シス君") that helps businesses with digitalization and DX, aiming to reduce operating expenses, workload, and management costs.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

Noritomo Nakayama(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))

Co-investorsPKPKSHA Technology CapitalSHShizuoka Capital

Dolami builds products for VR creators and avatar users, including Avatown (a marketplace to buy and sell 3D avatars and fashion items), The Avatar Studio (a VRChat world for creating reference sheets and testing avatars), and X MASK (a patented facial-tracking mask that maps real expressions onto VR avatars).

ConsumerGamingHardwareSan Francisco, US

YIYuta Inakazu(Founder)in

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-investorsCACanal Ventures

FOOLS Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells original footwear such as sculptural sneakers under concepts like "LEAP GRAVITY," selling directly to consumers through its own e-commerce site and social media.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceTokyo, JP

金丸 拓矢(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Board坂部 三樹郎(取締役 (Director))

Co-investorsRERelic

FUNDiT acquires and operates small to mid-sized IT businesses using AI and big data analysis for M&A targeting and operational improvement.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareShinagawa, JP

Co-investorsMIMitsui Sumitomo Insurance CapitalSHShizuoka CapitalDUDual Bridge CapitalJAJapan Post Insurance NEXT PartnersMIMitsubishi UFJ CapitalNANANKAI NEXT Ventures+2 more

Gaia provides cryptocurrency solutions for listed companies, corporations, and institutional investors, including risk-controlled Bitcoin treasury strategies, lending products, DeFi index construction and operation, and crypto-to-fiat payment integration for physical and online stores.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsSESEEDRA VenturesVAValar Ventures LlcVEVenture Labo Investment

Gojo & Company is a Japan-based financial inclusion group that invests in and operates microfinance institutions, banks, and fintech companies across Asia and Africa to expand access to financial services for underserved clients.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSTokyo, JP

TSTaejun Shin(Co-founder, Managing Partner & CEO)SGSanjay Gandhi(Co-founder & CIO)inAVArnaud Ventura(Managing Partner)Kohei Katada(Managing Partner / CFO)Gurol Michael Sari(Chief Operating Officer)TTTakao Takahashi(Chief People & Inclusion Officer)in

Co-investors1515th RockBEBeyond Next VenturesDIDIMENSIONFUFujitsu VenturesGLGlobis Capital PartnersGMGMO VenturePartners+4 more

Indonesian online marketplace and community platform for animation, comics and gaming (ACG) creators and brand partners.

Hexabase provides a cloud-native, multi-tenant development platform that consolidates backend functions such as databases, workflows, and user management as a service, letting system developers focus on UX and modern cloud technologies.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

HIHidetoshi Iwasaki(Representative Director & CEO)inSJSoliva Jeane Paul Banayat(CTO)Orie Mitsumori(COO)

Co-investorsANANOBAKADNDnx VenturesSHShizuoka Capital

IndieSquare is a blockchain technology company developing distributed ledger infrastructure, including HAZAMA, a sidechain technology designed to safely manage and transfer data across multiple blockchains.

Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

YHYuta Hoshino(Representative Director)in

Tokyo-based cybersecurity company operating a Japanese bug bounty platform and the IssueHunt One product security service.

KAKUCHO brings emerging technologies like AI and AR into practical, field-ready implementations for real-world use.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail Tech

Palmu is a live streaming application that enables real-time connection between broadcasters and viewers through comments and gift-based communication.

Media & EntertainmentSocialTokyo, JP

金 靖征(代表 (Representative))

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKDKDDI Open Innovation FundW W Inc.AOAozora Corporate InvestmentLILight Street Capital

Lukka provides institutional-grade data management software for cryptocurrency middle and back-office operations, serving financial institutions and enterprises that custody or manage digital assets.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsMIMiddlegame VenturesRARaptor Group

M DAWN is a Japanese entertainment company that discovers, develops, and monetizes next-generation talent, actors, voice actors, and artists using technology and creative production.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

島 裕晃(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Mellia is a Japanese wellness company that develops products and experiences in the health and beauty space, including "I'm La Floria," a feminine intimate care brand focused on women's hormone-related concerns.

ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

原 由記(Co-founder & CEO)和田 由紀(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsZ Z Venture Capital

Ms.Engineer presents student success stories describing career changes into remote engineering work, suggesting a programming education/training service.

EdTechFuture of Work

Tokyo-based company operating luxury fashion marketplace HIDE TOKYO plus P2C brand and advertising agency businesses.

Nulab develops collaboration software including project management (Backlog) and visual diagramming tools (Cacoo), with AI assistance, integrations, and enterprise security features via Nulab Pass.

Developer ToolsFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsEAEast VenturesSHShinsei Corporate InvestmentXTXTech Ventures

one nova is a direct-to-consumer underwear and apparel brand offering bras, tops, and men's and women's undies made with its proprietary merino wool material, nova wool®.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Policy co-creation platform for politicians/government and enterprises (PoliPoli, PoliPoli Gov, PoliPoli Enterprise).

RoomClip is a Japanese interior and home decor platform where users share and browse over 6 million real photos of rooms, DIY projects, and products to find home ideas and shoppable items.

ConsumerE-commerceSocial

Co-investorsFEFemto PartnersJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.NTNTT DOCOMO Ventures

60% (SIXTYPERCENT) is a Japan-based cross-border online store selling apparel from more than 2,500 Asian fashion brands.

Co-investorsGLGlobal Brain

SOELU is an online yoga and fitness platform offering live and on-demand classes including yoga, pilates, training, and dance through video streaming.

ConsumerEdTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsANANOBAKADGDG Daiwa VenturesGMGMO VenturePartnersSPSpiral Innovation Partners

Studio.inc is a Japanese company dedicated to providing creative tools and platforms that remove barriers to artistic expression and maximize the joy of creation for all people.

Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsSaaSTokyo, JP

石井 穣(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))

Co-investorsWEWe Founder Circle

TENET is a Japanese healthcare company building a new type of general-practice clinic that combines AI, online consultation, and comprehensive primary care.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

花弘花房 弘也(代表取締役 CEO)佐暁佐藤 暁幸(Chief Medical Officer)武政武田 政則(総合診療クリニック統括責任者)

Co-investors1515th RockGMGMO VenturePartnersHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.

Thirdverse is an XR game studio that develops immersive virtual reality games and social experiences, including social VR, multiplayer sword fighting, hero shooters, and narrative action titles, for players worldwide.

ConsumerGaming

Masaru(Founder / CEO)

Co-investorsCYCyberAgent CapitalFEFenbushi CapitalKDKDDI Open Innovation FundKUKUSABISISisu Game Ventures

Next-generation viral short-form video advertising platform.

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalSASamurai Incubate

User Like, Inc. is a Japanese company operating gift, subscription, and web service businesses, along with product planning and development through collaborations.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceTokyo, JP

Ryota Takei(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))Ken Watanabe(執行役員CFO (Executive Officer & CFO))

Co-investorsJIJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsANANOBAKANONorinchukin CapitalAPAPOLLO CAPITALCOColopl Next

Japanese company operating wellness brand SIMPLISSE and femtech brand Bé-A, offering products, information, and services addressing women's health issues across life stages such as menstruation and menopause.

ConsumerDigital HealthFemTechTokyo, JP

山山本未奈子(代表取締役 Co-CEO)高橋くみ(代表取締役 Co-CEO)山本 未奈子(代表取締役 Co-CEO)髙橋 くみ(代表取締役 Co-CEO)

Yutori is a Tokyo-based "street company" that creates new-generation consumer brands by combining digital expertise with individual stories, spanning multiple genres.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Co-investorsFEFelicis VenturesRARadical Ventures

Our value operates PREMIER VALUE, a technology platform for the high-value movable goods market such as luxury watches and brand bags, including a bulk-appraisal referral service and a consumer-to-consumer trading app.

E-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Tomoo Aratsu(CEO / 代表取締役)

Co-investorsI-i-nest capitalNENew Commerce Ventures

A membership-based preventive healthcare service that pairs members with a team of specialized physicians for personalized medical consultation and ongoing health management before symptoms develop.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

中田航太郎(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO))

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-investorsGLGlobal BrainHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.IYIyogin CapitalRERegional Revitalization SolutionSESeibu Shinkin CapitalSPSpiral Innovation Partners

A marketplace that aggregates scholarship information for Japanese students at all education levels, offering search functionality, personalized recommendations, and educational content about scholarship options and application processes.

EdTechFintechMarketplaces

Co-investorsGEGenesia Ventures

Callisto builds a medical imaging data infrastructure platform to support AI research and drug development by collecting, anonymizing, and structuring medical image data from Japanese healthcare facilities for use in AI model development and clinical research.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsITItochu Technology Ventures

Japanese startup behind "Prally," an OMO outing app that turns travel and check-ins into points and capsule-toy prizes.

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainIYIyogin CapitalJAJapan Post Insurance NEXT PartnersW W Inc.FUFukuoka JishoSGSG INCUBATE

Shuttle Pay offers a prepaid Mastercard card and companion apps for children and parents, letting families send money, track spending in real time, set savings goals, and manage allowances.

ConsumerFintechTokyo, JP

見原思郎

Co-investorsGEGenesia VenturesSPSpiral Capital

Provider of low-cost clear aligner (mouthpiece) orthodontic treatment in Japan, offering plans starting from ¥1,760/month with treatment completed in as little as one month.

Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

TrackRecords helps companies surface and visualize the achievements and track records of businesses and individuals, then communicate them externally to improve job matching.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

Japanese influencer marketing company operating the toridori base / toridori marketing matching platform; TSE Growth-listed (9337).

Co-investorsJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.

ナガク is a Japanese online platform for finding repair and remake shops and browsing their past work.

Co-investorsDGDG Daiwa Ventures

Japanese company working to address challenges in the primary industries (agriculture and fishing), such as an aging producer population.

AgTechFoodTech

Co-investorsCACARTA VENTURES, Inc.DEDelight VenturesGOGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.IYIyogin CapitalVOVOYAGE VENTURES+1 more

A Japanese esports and entertainment organization that streams competitive gaming across PC and console platforms and produces anime and original music videos.

Creator EconomyGamingMedia & Entertainment

Wunder builds on-demand large-scale transportation systems, including its charter bus on-demand service "busket," and provides services ranging from operation to business development for charter bus operators, travel agencies, and regional partners.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Hidekazu Nishikido(CEO)

Linq is a communication company focused on getting large numbers of users to adopt its own applications, developing consumer communication apps that may be used worldwide.

ConsumerSocial

Co-investorsFUFunds StartupsNTNTT DOCOMO VenturesW W Inc.

Hotspring develops and operates Cocolocala, a travel booking platform.

B2B MarketplacesTravel & HospitalityTokyo, JP

Koya Arikawa(Representative)

Co-investorsMImint VC

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

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKDKDDI Open Innovation FundNTNTT DOCOMO VenturesSKSkyland VenturesZ Z Venture Capital

SUSTEN's "Auto Investment Plus" is an automated investment (robo-advisory) service for taxable accounts in Japan, using quantitative and machine-learning strategies across global stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities and other assets.

AI & Machine LearningFintechTokyo, JP

岡大岡野 大(代表取締役 最高経営責任者(CEO))山雅山口 雅史(代表取締役 最高投資責任者(CIO))

Co-investorsTOTokyo University of Science Innovation Capital

A company building infrastructure for Japanese brands to expand globally by automating cross-border trade barriers using AI and connecting inbound visitors to continued purchases after they return home.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail TechSaaS千葉市, JP

厳 盛日(CEO and Co-founder)樋口 智丈(Co-founder)王 楠楠(CFO and Co-founder)

Co-investorsNCNCB Venture CapitalNENew Commerce VenturesJAJapan Finance