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Uzu is an app for playing "murder mystery" (madamis) social deduction games online, with features for open or link-limited member recruitment and voice chat, plus safety measures like phone-number verification and reporting.

ConsumerGamingSocial

Co-investorsI-i-nest capital

Japanese company operating Viibar, a crowdsourcing platform for video production, plus video media services.

Co-investorsGLGlobis Capital PartnersSTSTRIVE

verbal and dialogue is a construction technology company that develops "Cheez," a SaaS service for automatically creating construction photo albums (工事写真帳).

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSOsaka, JP

Yoshiki Morikawa(Representative Director)

Co-investorsDGDG Incubation

WAAK° designs and sells desk furniture featuring modular configurations with integrated cable management, targeting creators and professionals for home or office workspaces.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFuture of WorkOkawa, JP

Co-investorsDGDG IncubationFGFGN ABBALabGXGxPartners

Provides sensor-based indoor environment monitoring to optimize air quality, detect anomalies and improve HVAC performance; founded in Canada in 2017.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechIoTWellness & FitnessToronto, CA

Co-investorsTETechFoundersTETechstarsX-X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup AcceleratorPAParallel 18

WHILL designs and sells personal electric mobility devices, including power wheelchairs and sidewalk scooters (e.g.

HardwareMedical DevicesMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP

杉江 理(代表取締役社長 / CEO)

Co-investorsDGDG Daiwa VenturesZ Z Venture CapitalLOLocus Ventures

xMap is a global geospatial data infrastructure platform that delivers POI, mobility, traffic, demographics, and parcel data through agent-ready APIs and MCP bindings so AI agents can query the physical world.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechSector AgnosticWilmington, US

AIAyman Imam(Founder)in

Co-investorsCUCubit VenturesDGDG Incubation

xTension is a live streaming DX service that enables audiences to send real-time emote reactions from their smartphones during live performances and events, displayed on stage to create engagement across both in-venue and live-viewing audiences.

Media & EntertainmentSocialTokyo, JP

Co-investorsDGDG Incubation

Younode is a software development firm that builds web and mobile applications, AI agents, and in-house products for clients.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSapporo, JP

SAShiro Arai(Founder & CEO)inKHKeita Hikita(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsTETechstars

Ichirou operates a caregiving workforce sharing platform and provides home care support and facility referral services for the elderly care market in Japan.

B2B MarketplacesDigital HealthHealthtechHR TechTokyo, JP

Co-investorsCYCygames CapitalDGDG IncubationFAFast Track InitiativeGLGlobal BrainMPMPower

Kirifuda develops on-chain finance products and blockchain intelligence services (data analysis, index development, and compliance support) that let businesses embed blockchain-based financial features without specialized expertise.

Crypto & Web3CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechTokyo, JP

赤川 英之(代表取締役社長)HAHideyuki Akagawa(代表取締役社長 (Representative Director & President))inTYTomoki Yamaguchi(取締役・ブロックチェーンインテリジェンス代表 (Director))inKIKazuma Iizumi(取締役 (Director))inHTHifumi Takai(CTO)in

Co-investorsDGDG IncubationSKSkyland Ventures

Connected Robotics develops robotics and AI-powered automation solutions for the food service and restaurant industry, addressing labor shortages and food handling challenges through computer vision and robotic control systems.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRetail TechRobotics

Tetsuya SawanoboriTaiki Satoin

Co-investors50500 GlobalASaSTARTCOCoral CapitalDNDnx VenturesGLGlobal BrainJRJR East Start UP+4 more

そうぞくドットコム is an online service that handles real estate inheritance and gift (贈与) name-transfer procedures for individuals in Japan, charging a flat fee per deceased property owner regardless of the number of properties or heirs.

FintechLegalTechPropTech

Harbitt provides software for international logistics that automatically collects cargo tracking data and centralizes shipment information, documents, and communications in one place.

Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsDGDG Incubation

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)

Co-investorsNONOW Japan

Shinya Tawata(Founder)inHoward Ho(Founder)inKitagawa Akihiro(Founder)in

Co-investorsDGDG Incubation

AGRI SMILE develops and sells biostimulants made from local food waste and runs a digital platform for agriculture, working with local producers to support sustainable, low-carbon farming.

AgTechBiotechClimate Tech

Takaya Nakamichi(President & CEO)

Unerry leverages location data and AI to provide insights for urban planning, retail optimization, and disaster resilience.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail TechTokyo, JP

内山 英俊(Representative Director, President & CEO)Hidetoshi Uchiyama(Representative Director, President & CEO)鈴木 茂二郎(Director, Vice President & COO)Ryan Imaizumiin

Aill goen is an AI-assisted matchmaking and dating service that introduces single employees from different companies to each other, using AI navigation to suggest matches, assist conversations, and visualize a counterpart's interest level.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocial

Co-investorsGXGxPartners

Andeco develops solutions that align environmental and economic activity to support regional revitalization and sustainable development in Japan.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechPropTechOsaka, JP

Yoshiro Hayakawa(Representative Director)

Masayo Matsumura(Founder)in

Co-investorsBEBeyond Next VenturesKYKyoto University Innovation CapitalSCScrum Ventures

DATAFLUCT offers a cloud-based AI platform that automatically structures unstructured data such as paper reports, IoT sensor readings, audio, and images so it can be analyzed.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP

HKHayato Kumemura(Representative Director & CEO)Noriaki Mayama(Director & COO)Masayuki Aoki(Executive Officer, Management Administration Unit)Kazuya Ishida(Executive Officer, Data Business Unit)Junji Machida(Executive Officer, SCM Business Unit)

Co-investorsUTUTEC

eMoBi sells and develops mobility-related products and services aimed at making everyday travel more enjoyable, while supporting sustainable town development.

Mobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityKamakura, JP

石川 (Ishikawa)

Co-investorsDGDG IncubationJRJR East Start UP

FromTo builds a business ecosystem connecting Japan's major cities with regional areas, developing "47pass," a service that lists local government policies and initiatives, and providing regional marketing support.

B2B MarketplacesGovTechImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechTokyo, JP

HMHiroshi Miyagi(CEO)inTaishi Nakata(COO)

Co-investorsLILifetime VenturesW W Inc.CYCyberAgent CapitalW W ventures

GOYOH is a real estate technology company that provides EaSyGo, an ESG platform for real estate stakeholders including property managers, institutional investors, and corporate tenants to visualize and reduce carbon emissions.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyClimate TechPropTechSaaSTokyo, JP

YIYukihiko Ito(CEO and Founder)

Co-investorsX-X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator

Lang-8 operates language learning web services and mobile applications that connect learners to correct each other's language exercises, including platforms for peer-to-peer language correction and question-and-answer language learning.

ConsumerEdTechSaaSSocialTokyo, JP

Xi Yangyang

Co-investorsDGDG IncubationKYKyoto University Innovation CapitalZ Z Venture Capital

A disaster preparedness supply management service that handles procurement, inventory tracking, expiration monitoring, and storage optimization for corporate clients in Japan.

Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Co-investorsGXGxPartnersHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.JAJapan startup support AssociationKUKUSABINCNCB Venture Capital

Mellow operates a platform that matches mobile shops such as food trucks (kitchen cars) with vacant spaces, connecting mobility-business operators with locations like offices and neighborhoods.

FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP

石石澤(代表取締役社長兼CEO (President & CEO))

Co-investorsDEDentsu VenturesPKPKSHA Technology CapitalPRPrime Partners

Provides a mental-wellness metaverse for all employees.

Co-investorsDGDG Incubation

Notice indicating that MYCITY merged with ELEMENTS Inc. on November 1, 2024, with its corporate site content moving to the ELEMENTS website.

SaaS

Sally (株式会社Sally) operates "Uzu," a platform connecting players and creators of murder mystery ("madamis") experiential entertainment.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

平石 英太郎(代表取締役CEO)茶屋 愛太郎(CTO)

Co-investorsG-G-STARTUPI-i-nest capitalSASamurai IncubateSHShochiku Ventures

KINCHAKU is a digital pass platform optimized for hospitality and tourism service businesses, offering features for reservation management, flexible pricing and payment settings, customer loyalty programs, and multi-location operations.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSTokyo, JP

新宮ドミ(代表取締役)

Co-investorsGXGxPartnersKIKintetsu Venture Partners

Spectee builds AI-based real-time crisis intelligence, analyzing social media posts, weather data, and satellite data to detect and visualize disasters, accidents, and geopolitical risks.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechGovTechSaaSTokyo, JP

KMKen Murakami(Founder)in村建村上 建治郎(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))

Co-investorsSHShizuoka CapitalTITIS VenturesZ Z Venture Capital

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

Co-investorsANANOBAKADGDG Daiwa VenturesGLGlobal BrainKDKDDI Open Innovation FundGEGenesia Ventures

AI building management cloud system Kanri Lloyd.

Co-investorsDGDG Daiwa VenturesDGDG Incubation

A Japanese data analytics company that helps consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, and marketers leverage POS and ID-POS purchase data for product development, marketing strategy, and area-based store planning.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail TechTokyo, JP

米裕米倉 裕之(代表取締役社長 (Representative Director and President))

Operates 'YourDoc', a matching platform connecting foreigners with medical care across language, borders and culture.

via-at operates a location-based digital platform that lets local tourist spots and venues offer in-place services such as hometown-tax (furusato nozei) donations, tipping, and sharing of dormant spaces.

MarketplacesPropTechTravel & Hospitality

A cloud service that DXes analog communication on manufacturing sites through video for skill transfer and training.

Co-investorsDGDG Incubation

PNT Where is a real estate technology platform that uses satellite data and AI to identify and visualize property values on Earth, with a long-term vision of extending real estate exploration to Mars.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechPropTechSpace TechTokyo, JP

阿久津岳生Takeo Akutsu(CEO)Hitoshi Nishimura(COO)Masataka Kono(CFO)DMDaiki Miyahara(CPO)in

Co-investorsUTUTokyo Innovation Platform Co. Ltd.

ZENPORT provides supply chain digital transformation for enterprises, combining products that integrate global data through a supply chain ontology and AI-driven data structuring with professional services for change management.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

TKToshihiro Kaseda(Founder)in

Co-investorsCACanal VenturesSTSTRIVEGEGenesia Ventures

Kaeka is a Tokyo-based company offering AI-assisted speech and communication training for individuals, companies and politicians.

Co-investorsDGDG IncubationW W Inc.

giftee Group operates an e-gift platform built around the exchange of digital gifts between individuals, between businesses and customers, and within communities, serving Japan's e-gift market.

ConsumerE-commerceFintechSaaS

太田 睦(代表取締役 (Representative Director))鈴木 達哉(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Shikumi Design develops creative programming apps and interactive content tools for educational and entertainment purposes.

Creator EconomyEdTechGamingMarketing Tech福岡, JP

中村俊介(代表取締役)SNShunsuke NAKAMURA(Founder)in

Nightley Inc. provides location intelligence services focused on analyzing Japanese residents and travelers, and supporting inbound tourism and urban development through its CITY INSIGHT and inbound insight platforms.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechMarketing TechMarketplacesTokyo, JP

Ishikawa(代表 (CEO/Representative))

Co-investorsHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.

Redcliff produces large-scale drone shows that combine advanced technology with creative expression to create immersive entertainment experiences, serving event producers, brands, and entertainment companies in Japan and internationally.

Creator EconomyHardwareMedia & EntertainmentRoboticsTokyo, JP

Komei Sasaki(Representative Director / CEO)

Co-investorsDGDG IncubationDRDRONE FUNDRARakuten CapitalSASamurai Incubate

SHIN-MIRAI INC. (株式会社森未来) is a Japanese company focused on wood/timber procurement and coordination, holding FSC and SGEC chain-of-custody certifications.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechData & InfrastructureNew MaterialsTokyo, JP

浅野 純平(代表取締役 CEO)inJunpei Asano(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))

Co-investorsANANOBAKACACanal VenturesDGDG IncubationG-G-STARTUP

Jimdo provides digital tools for self-employed people and small business owners, including a website builder, online store, a Legal Text Generator, and Facebook for Business integration.

E-commerceMarketing TechSaaSGermany, DE

Co-investorsARArmada Investment AGJAJapan startup support AssociationSPSpectrum Equity

Enu Pharma (遠友ファーマ) is a biotech startup developing antibody drugs with high selectivity based on a glycopeptide-targeting method discovered at Hokkaido University.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSapporo, JP

安井 忠良(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))

BoardShinichiro Nishimura(Professor)

Co-investorsDGDG IncubationKYKyoto University Innovation Capital