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Nanameue, Inc. develops mobile apps and web services.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocialTokyo, JP

Takahiro Ishihama(Founder)inKenji Higuchi

Co-investorsDGDG Daiwa VenturesAKAkatsukiEAEast VenturesFFFFG Venture Business PartnersSBSBI InvestmentMImint VC+1 more

Ageless (AGE-LESS) is a Japanese company offering human-resources and staffing services focused mainly on the middle-aged and senior workforce, aiming to help people remain economically active regardless of age.

Future of WorkHR TechLongevityTokyo, JP

TKTakao Koide(Representative Director)

Co-investorsDBDBJ CapitalNONOW Japan

A Japanese fintech company that connects people with money-related concerns to financial professionals through a household-finance diagnosis and consultation platform.

AI & Machine LearningFintechMarketplaces

中村仁(Founder)in

ANYCOLOR is a Japanese entertainment startup that runs the VTuber / virtual livestreamer group "Nijisanji," along with overseas VTuber operations and new ventures.

Creator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

田角 陸(代表取締役 CEO)釣井 慎也(取締役 CFO)

Co-investorsNINippon Venture Capital

Aperture develops low-frequency radar satellite technology to measure soil moisture at scale and high resolution for agricultural and environmental monitoring.

AgTechClimate TechDeep TechSpace TechBoston, US

Zach Kabelacin

Co-investorsSBSBXiBLBlockchain Founders FundKRKrypital Group

Behavior is a Japanese company applying generative AI to the insurance industry, offering a lead-generation service that pre-screens and nurtures prospective insurance customers before introducing them to insurance agencies and agents on a per-meeting basis.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTech

Cluster is a virtual-space platform whose users join events and live performances from smartphones, PCs and VR headsets.

Co-investorsKDKDDI Open Innovation FundBABaseline VenturesFIFirst Round CapitalFRFreestyle CapitalGVGV (Google Ventures)MAMapleblock Capital+3 more

Japanese game studio building original Fortnite metaverse titles such as BABY RUN!! and 100 LEVEL DEATHRUN.

Field X is an AI startup that develops AI agents and automation services for the real estate rental management industry, including call center solutions and document management systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS

Unnamed Founder(Founder / Representative Director (代表取締役))

Flights Inc. provides a 3D imaging service that uses mobile scanners with high-precision SLAM and 3D Gaussian Splatting technology to capture on-site measurements of buildings, interiors, and objects and generate detailed 3D image data.

Construction TechDeep TechHardwareRoboticsTokyo, JP

Shuhei Togeshita(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))Shuhei TaoshitainTAOSHITA Shuhei(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))inYAMAOKA Tasuku(取締役 (Director / CFO))

BoardMIKAMI Tomohiro(取締役 (Director))KASHIO Hiroshi(取締役 (Director))

Co-investorsDRDRONE FUND

GITAI develops robotic technologies for space exploration, specializing in robotic solutions for the construction and maintenance of satellites, lunar settlements, and planetary infrastructure.

Deep TechMobility & TransportationRoboticsSpace TechTorrance, JP

SNSho Nakanose(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inTKTatsuro KoyamainToyotaka Kozuki(Director)Yuta Kimura(Director)

Co-investors50500 GlobalCOCoral CapitalDBDBJ CapitalGLGlobal BrainJIJIC Venture Growth InvestmentsKDKDDI Open Innovation Fund

Jiraffe Inc. is a Japanese company that plans, develops, and operates internet services, and also runs a used-equipment buying and resale business.

Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesTokyo, JP

Teruaki Aso(Representative Director (CEO))inHiroki Matsumoto(Director & COO, Head of magi Business Unit)Yuji Nagashima(Director & CFO, Head of Administration)

Co-investorsEAEast VenturesGRGreeAPAppWorks VenturesMImint VC

Kaimaku (株式会社カイマク) operates performance-based (success-fee) sales and appointment-setting services and a business matching platform for companies, focused on HR and executive-level lead generation in Japan.

B2B MarketplacesHR TechSales TechTokyo, JP

大島 黎(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Layer Security provides an AI governance management platform that enables companies to define approved AI tools and detect unauthorized usage.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP

髙橋 優輔(CEO)山中 伸也(COO)橋本 羽莉(CTO)

LiveAgent provides live commerce support services specialized in TikTok Live, offering end-to-end strategy and operational management to help brands deliver shopping experiences through live streaming.

E-commerceMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Board穴田大空

Medixus develops operating system software and operational standards for medical clinics and healthcare institutions, aiming to eliminate friction in patient access to medical care.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech相模原市 (Sagamihara), JP

大原 健太郎(代表取締役 CEO)大原 健太郎 (Kentaro Ohara)(代表取締役 CEO (CEO & Representative Director))

Mocomoco develops voice AI solutions and sovereign AI systems that organizations can customize, deploy on-premises, and operate independently.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS

Yasunori Tanaka(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))Koki Tanaka(CEO)Kotaro Sakamoto(CAO)

nocall.ai is an outbound-call automation service using generative AI (LLM-based voice technology) to conduct natural phone conversations for tasks like recruiting follow-ups, sales cold-calling, payment collection reminders, and appointment scheduling.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Shogo Hayashiin

Co-investorsCOCoreline Ventures

OHINERI designs hands-on Japanese cultural tourism experiences—such as private matcha ceremonies, chopstick-making, incense, and daruma crafting—operated under its "Way of XX" line of specialty shops based in Kyoto.

ConsumerTravel & HospitalityKyoto, JP

Japanese entertainment company running trading-card vending machines, card retail malls, capsule-toy machines and K-culture venues.

Japanese company producing generative-AI-based "2.9-dimensional" and AI idol units through its PLAY TUNE talent agency.

Co-investorsANANOBAKA

Pictoria is a company that combines entertainment and technology to create AI characters and content experiences designed to engage audiences and shape a compelling future.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKIKiraboshi CapitalSOSony Ventures CorporationZ Z Venture Capital

Propally is a Japanese company using technology to address problems in the real estate investment market, where information is often opaque and hard to trust.

FintechPropTech

齊藤郁織(Founder)in

Queue is an LLM engineering company that optimizes content and marketing strategy for AI search systems and language models.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Board太一 谷口

ROXX is a Japanese company that aims to raise the incomes of people without academic or career credentials by connecting individuals to opportunities and helping companies grow, using technology to address social challenges in Japan's shrinking labor market.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

TNTaro Nakajima(Representative Director & President (CEO))inDaisuke Ueki(Senior Executive Officer, COO / SVP of Business)HNHiroto Nishimura(Senior Executive Officer / SVP of Corporate)inToshiki Takase(Executive Officer, CAO)KMKota Matsumoto(Executive Officer, CTO)inGeorge Yoshimoto(Executive Officer, CFO)

Co-investorsJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.SESeibu Shinkin CapitalSMSMBC Venture Capital

Strainer is a Japanese-language media and analysis service that publishes articles interpreting corporate earnings reports and business trends, with a focus on U.S. and global companies.

FintechMedia & Entertainment

A professional esports team and gaming organization founded in 2012 and incorporated in 2023, operating competitive esports teams and related gaming businesses.

Creator EconomyGamingMedia & Entertainment

TwoStone&Sons operates platforms for freelancer support, career/job-change assistance, and technology education aimed at helping individuals build skills for the future workforce.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR Tech

UNIGO develops and provides a spot work system that allows employees within the same brand to work flexibly across multiple store locations without being tied to a single location.

Future of WorkHR TechMarketplacesSaaSSaitama, JP

望月 雄登(Representative Director)

Vostok is a Japanese company that creates products and services in the entertainment space.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

Kenji Tsukahara(Founder & CEO)

X Kitchen supports independent restaurants and food businesses with digital transformation services, including ghost restaurant operations, SaaS platforms, and supply chain solutions.

Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSTokyo, JP

Kenichiro Yamaji(CEO)Masahito Suzuki(CTO)

Zeimee is an AI-powered accounting automation tool that generates candidate entries, reconciliations, and write-offs from accounting software statements and supporting documents, with user review and approval before integration back into the accounting system.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

佐次本脩真(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO))畠山謙人(アドバイザー (Advisor))

東大発のAI・DX人材育成企業。法人向け学習基盤「Aidemy Business」とAI実装支援を提供し、2025年にアクセンチュア傘下に。

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainUTUTEC

A Japanese regional development company that builds NFT platforms and digital systems for local governments and municipalities to support local economies.

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3GovTechImpact & Social GoodTokyo, JP

畠中 博晶 (Hiroaki Hatanaka)(CEO)

Co-investorsDGDG IncubationGLGlobal Brain

Japanese startup offering Askhub, a generative-AI knowledge management and AI agent platform for enterprise DX.

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

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 IncubationOPOpen Network Lab

A technology company that develops digital infrastructure to make human potential visible and connect it to society, using "human digital twin" technology to model individuals' interests, skills, and values.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTech

A no-code development and consulting firm in Japan that helps businesses with new product development, digital transformation, and AI implementation using no-code tools like Bubble.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaSKyoto, JP

Ishii Taiga(Representative Director & CEO)

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 VenturesGLGlobal BrainGLGlobis Capital PartnersSHShizuoka CapitalTBTBS Innovation PartnersW W Inc.+1 more

Japan XR Center (株式会社日本XRセンター) plans, develops, and operates XR content, running business lines in XR attractions, XR training, licensing, and venue operations.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechGamingMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP

小林 大河(Founder & CEO / 代表取締役)Ramsekar S(Director of Product)

Board佐々木 淳一(Director of Creative)

Co-investorsXTXTech Ventures

Capex develops dialogue systems to enhance digital marketing outcomes through AI-powered communication tools.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP

SKShuntaro Kogame(CEO)in

Co-investorsUTUTEC

A Japan-based education and consulting company offering language education—particularly Japanese-language learning—and training services aimed at foreign workers and global talent.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechFintechHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsJAJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.STSTRIVE

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

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKDKDDI Open Innovation FundNONOW JapanNTNTT DOCOMO VenturesZ Z Venture Capital

Driver Technologies (株式会社ドライバーテクノロジーズ) is a technology startup operating in the "drivers × internet" space.

Mobility & Transportation

Co-investorsZ Z Venture Capital

Japanese healthcare startup (Mental Health Technologies, Inc.) that runs businesses in mental health solutions, medical workforce shift services, medical career support, and digital marketing, centered on connecting companies with physicians to address employees' physical and mental health.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSaaSTokyo, JP

刀禰真之介(代表取締役社長 (Founder & President/CEO))

Co-investorsFAFast Track Initiative