TIS Ventures
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TIS Ventures is the corporate venture arm of TISI, a Tokyo-based IT services company with more than 50 years of history, and it makes investments and acquisitions to support the parent company's business development in the United States. It targets early-stage startups and technology firms in IT services, cloud, digital transformation, and enterprise software, focusing on the North American market.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 35 of 43 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×19Enterprise Software ×18SaaS ×14Fintech ×7IoT ×6Cloud Computing ×5Climate Tech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4
HQs:Japan×31Singapore×1United States×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×63 founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
Nagoya University ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 10 founders with career history
mixi, Inc ×2
Investments · 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDataSign builds AI data infrastructure focused on privacy, offering consent management, AI governance, and traffic analysis tools for enterprises managing personal data and regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & Infrastructure
AIQ builds digital clones using its patented "HUMANISE AI" technology, which profiles an individual's interests, values, and lifestyle to reproduce their personality.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
渡辺 求(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))
EAGLYS builds AI solutions combined with secure computation (confidential computing) to let businesses use sensitive data across various industries and operations.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
BizteX provides RPA (robotic process automation) and no-code data integration tools to eliminate manual administrative work and connect systems and SaaS platforms.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSTokyo, JP
嶋田 光敏(Founder/CEO)
Co-investorsMiyako CapitalWiLGlobal BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundGenesia VenturesWorld Innovation Lab (WiL)
Minden is a Japanese renewable-energy retailer that sources power from traceable, individually identified green-energy producers and delivers 100% renewable electricity plans to households and businesses.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Life Log Technology develops "Calomeal" (カロミル), a health-management app that uses AI and machine learning to recognize and quantify the nutritional content of meals for diet and nutrition tracking.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP
Shigeyuki Tanahashi(Co-Founder & CEO (Representative Director))Kodai Aman(Co-Founder & CTO (Director))Shinichiro Kosuge(COO)Masaya Takinami(CDO)Yoshitomo Aoki(CIO)
Co-investorsDG Daiwa Ventures
Cinnamon (株式会社シナモン) is a Japanese AI company that builds AI-based tools and research to support human decision-making and organizational knowledge, including work on large language models and RAG.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
Miku Hirano(代表取締役社長 CEO)inYoshiaki Ieda(Founder)inHajime Hotta(Co-founder (共同創業者))in
Co-investorsGolden Gate VenturesSBI Investment
Cogent Labs develops AI-OCR technology that converts documents in various formats into high-accuracy data, handling document sorting and integration with downstream systems to address labor shortages in Japan.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTokyo, JP
Eric Whiteway(Founder)in
Co-investorsKiwoom Investment
Comdesign provides CT-e1/SaaS, a cloud-based CTI (computer telephony integration) platform for contact centers of all sizes, from small phone desks to large operations with over 100 seats.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
double jump.tokyo is an enterprise Web3 infrastructure company offering four solutions—corporate wallets, stablecoin payments, AI agent payments, and crypto asset accounting—for companies' authentication and payment needs.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechTokyo, JP
Hironobu Ueno(Director)Yukinori Matsuya(Director)inTakashi Fujishima(Director)Ryo Manzoku(Director)Hiroyuki Kawamoto(Director)Guo Yihong(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsDentsu VenturesFenbushi Capitalgumi IncPrime PartnersTaisu VenturesZ Venture Capital+2 more
EDGEMATRIX provides "video edge AI" technology that analyzes camera footage in real time to detect events such as fires, intrusions, and other anomalies, issuing alerts for safety and operational efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTTokyo, JP
Hiroshi Ohta(Founder)inShinya Motohashi(Founder)in
Co-investorsJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Sony Ventures Corporation
BeeX is a cloud integrator that supports companies from cloud adoption through operation and optimization, offering services such as SAP system operation, cloud migration, security, license resale, and 24/7 cloud monitoring.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Hakki Africa develops credit scoring algorithms and APIs for microfinance institutions and emerging market financial services in Africa, serving underbanked populations lacking formal credit history.
AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSTokyo, JP
KOJI TOKIDA(Co-Founder/COO)inReiji Kobayashi(Founder)in
Co-investorsFunds StartupsGlobal BrainGlobis Capital PartnersHeadlineSMBC Venture CapitalSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
An AI company specializing in sound and acoustic analysis, offering voice recognition solutions for call centers and anomaly detection systems for machinery maintenance across manufacturing, infrastructure, and mobility sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsDBJ CapitalJR East Start UPJR WEST INNOVATIONS
Blockchainlock builds smart infrastructure across two business lines: KEYVOX, a QR code–based smart lock and physical access control system, and a retail DX line offering solutions such as smart shopping carts.
HardwareIoTRetail Tech
Kipp Financial Technologies is a 2018-founded fintech startup offering a Banking-as-a-Service platform delivered as SaaS, providing modern APIs for functions such as money transfer, international branded card payments, charging, and credit/receivables management.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Takuya Nakajima(Representative Director, CEO & Co-founder)Megumi Tomita(Director, CTO & Co-founder)Yohei Tsugane(Director (Certified Public Accountant))
Co-investorsAG Capital Co. Ltd.
Ms.Engineer presents student success stories describing career changes into remote engineering work, suggesting a programming education/training service.
EdTechFuture of Work
Co-investorsNOW Japan
NeuralX applies computer vision and AI to existing underwater camera feeds to count fish, estimate biomass, monitor appetite, and detect disease early for intensive aquaculture operations.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTech
Masaki(Founder)
Co-investorsStartX
Quants is a Japanese fintech company that uses a proprietary AI qualitative credit-scoring model to assess startups, companies lacking financial statements, and individuals with limited credit history.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSTokyo, JP
Mitsuteru Higashikosono(Representative Director & CEO)Mariko Higashi(Representative Director, Vice President, COO & CTO)Riko Hashimoto(Senior Managing Director & CFO)Gen Hirano(Director & CRO)Wataru Tajima(Director & CAO)Takashi Fujino(Director)
SATORI, Inc. develops and provides a marketing automation tool called "SATORI" for businesses ranging from small and medium-sized companies to large enterprises.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSTokyo, JP
植山 浩介(代表取締役 (Representative Director))Kosuke Ueyama(Representative Director & CEO)in
Co-investorsCanal VenturesAozora Corporate Investment
Tangerine develops in-store retail engagement and analytics technology, including beacon hardware and store visualization services for physical retail stores.
HardwareIoTMarketing TechRetail TechTokyo, JP
Kiyoto Hirai(Founder)in平井 清人(代表取締役 (Representative Director/CEO))
Co-investorsColopl NextRegional Revitalization Solution
Unravel Carbon helps enterprises measure, reduce, and report on their carbon emissions using an AI-powered platform combined with enterprise climate management tools.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSingapore, SG
Grace Sai(Founder)inMarc Allen(Founder)inKevin Teng(Director of Data)inJorge Escobedo(Vice President, Engineering and Data Science)inSimon Christofides
Co-investorsKejora CapitalMana VenturesPeak XV PartnersPulse FundY CombinatorAlpha JWC Ventures+7 more
Silvereye is a software development company that builds custom applications and systems for clients, including medication-support and e-money charging apps, tax/public-payment integration services, and a VR-based apple-pruning training system.
Digital HealthFintechSaaS
Informetis develops AI technology for energy management, producing software and services that help households and businesses monitor, control, and optimize electricity consumption.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyIoTTokyo, JP
Taro Tadano(代表取締役 (Representative Director))只野 太郎(Representative Director)
Co-investorsDAIKIN INDUSTRIESHitachi, Ltd.Japan Post Capital Co. Ltd.
Develops location-intelligence technology by analyzing location big data with AI; raised 99 million yen.
Co-investorsFUNDINNONTT DOCOMO VenturesTokyo University of Science Innovation CapitalHike Ventures
GENEX, Inc. operates a data platform for genomic and healthcare information, letting individuals obtain and manage their whole-genome data for personal health management, medical access, and medical research.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechTokyo, JP
安河内 正文(代表取締役 (Representative Director))
Blue Innovation provides drone- and robot-based solutions for industrial inspection, disaster response, and logistics, including chimney, power-line, underwater, and sewer inspection services.
Cloud ComputingHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Takayuki Kumada(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))
BoardMasayuki Kumada(取締役 (Director))
Co-investorsDRONE FUNDJapan Post Capital Co. Ltd.Nippon Venture CapitalTBS Innovation Partners
Meeq is a technology platform company that provides accessible, cutting-edge technology solutions to enterprises seeking to drive innovation through digital transformation, leveraging capabilities built within the Sony Group.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTTokyo, JP
小早川 知昭(取締役 専務執行役員 (Executive Vice President & Director))
Co-investorsMobile Internet Capital, Inc.SMBC Venture Capital
AI (エーアイ) is a Japanese company specializing in AI voice technologies, offering speech synthesis, speech recognition, voice authentication, and sound-based inspection, alongside CRM customer-management software.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
BONX WORK is a workplace communication platform designed for frontline and deskless workers, offering hands-free voice calling, push-to-talk, team chat, and real-time transcription features.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Co-investorsJR East Start UPKeio Innovation InitiativeOSS Ventures
Mealthy offers nutrition and dietary guidance delivered by nutrition specialists and supported by AI, aimed at helping users improve eating habits and lose weight.
Digital HealthFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Scalar develops database-agnostic software solutions for enterprise data management, including ScalarDB—a universal HTAP engine that integrates multiple databases for transactional and analytical processing—and ScalarDL, a distributed ledger for managing data operations with strong security and authenticity guarantees.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareTokyo, JP
Wataru Fukatsu(CEO)inHiroyuki Yamada(CTO)inJoe McCunney(CEO & President)in
Co-investorsZ Venture Capital
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
Ken Murakami(Founder)in村上 建治郎(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))
Co-investorsOpen Network LabShizuoka CapitalZ Venture Capital
WACUL is a Japanese marketing consultancy that uses accumulated site data and research to support companies from strategy planning through execution, improvement, and in-house capability building.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Questry provides corporate capital strategy and management advisory services, including capital raising and M&A support for companies.
Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Kotaro Ike(Advisor)
Kokopelli is a Japanese IT company, founded in 2007, that provides a business platform to support small and medium-sized enterprises with management support and digital transformation.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsSeibu Shinkin CapitalSTRIVE
Other
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555 Bryant StreetCxr IncGVA TECH㈱OLTAシェアリングエネルギーユニロボット株式会社株式会社メディオテック
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has TIS Ventures made?
- TIS Ventures has 43 tracked investments.
- What stage does TIS Ventures invest at?
- TIS Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does TIS Ventures focus on?
- TIS Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software.
- Who does TIS Ventures co-invest with?
- TIS Ventures most often shares deals with Japan Post Capital Co. Ltd., AG Capital Co. Ltd., Global Brain, among 44 tracked co-investors.
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