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X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator

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Tokyo · Seed–Growth

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X-HUB TOKYO is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government program that links Tokyo's startup ecosystem with the world. It runs three programs: an Outbound Program helping Tokyo-based startups expand overseas via six regional courses (Boston, Austin, UK, Germany, Singapore, Korea) in partnership with local global accelerators offering bootcamps, mentoring, business partnerships and fundraising opportunities; an Inbound Program supporting foreign startups entering Tokyo with mentoring, legal/market lectures, business matching, networking and pitch events; and a Scrum Program supporting business hypothesis validation. The initiative aims to foster sustainable innovation by connecting domestic and international startups with large corporations and VCs.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Tokyo, JP
Portfolio companies
127

What they invest in

from 94 of 127 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×52SaaS ×20Hardware ×17Deep Tech ×15Climate Tech ×14Cleantech ×13Mobility & Transportation ×12Healthtech ×11

HQs:Japan×54United States×8Malaysia×3Singapore×3Canada×2China×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 51 portfolio companies
82%
solo founders
42 of 51 mapped founding teams
42%
repeat founders
of 31 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×422 founders×83 founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 31 founders with education data

The University of Tokyo ×4Keio University ×3Waseda University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×13Business & Management ×6Computer Science ×4Economics ×3Finance & Accounting ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×6Plug and Play Ventures ×2

4 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 30 with degree data)

Portfolio companies · 127 tracked

alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
3drens Inc.3drens.com

Uses AI to solve challenges in complex transport and delivery processes, offering a customized TMS (transport management system) for the logistics industry to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Chung Dial Lim(Founder)in

AC Biodeacbiode.comin𝕏

Steam Pyrolyst develops a process that converts organic and plastic waste into green hydrogen and methane at costs below €2/kg and €0.50/Nm³ respectively, using pyrolysis and steam gasification.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsKyoto, JP

Co-investorsTechstarsGenesia Ventures

Adora株式会社kodomamo.com

Kodomamo is an application developed by Adora Corporation that addresses child safety on smartphones, including protection from harmful selfies, app dependency, and cyberbullying.

ConsumerDigital HealthSaaSTokyo, JP

Naoto Tomita(Representative Director)in

Co-investorsDG IncubationLotte Ventures JapanOpen Network Lab

Alba Robotalba-robot.comin

ALBA Robot is an autonomous micromobility platform that operates fleets of self-driving personal mobility robots for moving people through indoor and pedestrian spaces.

AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsWellness & FitnessTurin, IT

Co-investorsTechstars

Betterfrost Technologies, Inc.betterfrost.comin

Betterfrost develops pulsed power control technology that detects frost and ice and targets heat at the interfacial layer to clear surfaces faster and with less energy than bulk heating.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareOakville, CA

Sameh Saad(Co-founder/CTO)inDerrick Redding(CEO)in

Biodata Bank株式会社biodatabank.co.jpin

Biodata Bank develops Canaria+, a wearable wrist device that detects rising internal body temperature and warns workers of heat-related risks through sound, light, and vibration alarms without requiring charging, connectivity, or setup.

HardwareHealthtechIoTTokyo, JP

Takeshi Anzai(CEO)in

BlueSpace.ai, Inc.bluespace.aiin𝕏Sep 2019

BlueSpace.ai is a software company focused on solving perception and prediction challenges in autonomous driving, addressing the "black box" problem in AV systems.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechMobility & TransportationRoboticsPalo Alto, US

Joel Pazhayampallil(CEO)inChristine Moon(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsFusionKakao VenturesSLVC

BugBoxbugbox.ee

BugBox develops industrial, modular and automated insect farming technology for producing sustainable insect-based protein powder, offered to producers through a franchise model.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTech

CalTa株式会社calta.co.jp

CalTa develops digital twin technology, including its TRANCITY platform and related tools, for managing and inspecting social infrastructure such as railways, roads, ports, water systems, and plants.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeep TechHardwareSaaSTokyo, JP

古林 秀之(代表取締役 CEO)

Co-investorsJR East Start UP

Carbin AI Inc.carbin.ai

Provides AI-driven, physics-based analytics for transportation infrastructure, monitoring road conditions, CO2 emissions, asset health, and vehicle performance in real time for fleets, public agencies, and insurers.

Carotacarota.aiin

Carota develops Internet of Vehicles (IoV) services and applications including remote diagnostics, infotainment, navigation, EV charging, and ADAS for connected cars, with a focus on software-defined vehicle (SDV) technology and OTA/FOTA updates for automotive manufacturers globally.

AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsTaiwan, CN

Paul Wu(Chairman & CEO, Founder)inJacky Zhang(China Business General Manager & Co-founder)in

CaTe Inc.cate.co.jp

CaTe develops technology-enabled healthcare solutions that help patients continue necessary medical care in their daily lives after hospital discharge.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

寺嶋 一裕(代表取締役CEO)

Co-investorsCoral Capital

Coastrcoastr.comin𝕏

Coastr provides a software platform for automotive manufacturers to launch and operate car subscription, rental, and courtesy vehicle programs.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS

Biswajit Kundu Roy(Founder and CEO)inRishabh Makrand(Chief Operations Officer)in

CREATANT, Inc.creatant.com

Offers a creative super app for organizing, collaborating on, and sharing all types of digital assets on a unified, browser-based platform.

Seref Mamasin

cycaltrust株式会社cycaltrust.co.jp𝕏

cycaltrust (Saical Trust) is a Japanese system development company that builds blockchain-based solutions, including a patented "Certification System" combining blockchain, NFT, DID, AI and zero-knowledge proof to guarantee product authenticity, supply chain traceability and carbon neutrality.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3CybersecurityTokyo, JP

Dwilar株式会社dwilar.tech

Dwilar operates a platform that builds a portable, unified credit profile so individuals and investors can carry their credit history across borders and apply for loans, credit cards, and rental agreements in new countries.

AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTechBerkeley, US

Yoshitaka Nakamura(Founder)

Fleetyrfleetyr.com

Fleetyr connects, cleans and enriches fleet data by integrating telematics, maintenance, safety, compliance and fuel data sources into one platform with visualizations and benchmarking.

Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investors77 Partners

Footpathfootpath.aiin𝕏

Footpath.ai converts street-level imagery into routable, multi-layered maps focused on pedestrians, capturing streets as structured data layers.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMobility & Transportation

Tanapon Lilasathapornkit(Founder)in

FutuRocket株式会社futurocket.co

Future Rocket develops IoT hardware and AI-powered solutions including smart cameras for visitor counting, smart household devices, and connected accessories.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoT

Gbike Co., Ltd.gcoo.io

Gkoo is a micro-mobility operator providing electric scooters and e-bikes powered by clean energy, with a mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and reduce CO2 emissions.

CleantechClimate TechConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsLB InvestmentTheVentures

GRIDsigisdac.vercel.app

Samar Island GIS and Data Analytics Center (SIGISDAC) provides geographic information system and data analytics services, including data management, mapping, cartography, visualization, and analytics.

AI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure

HAUPCAR Co., Ltd.haupcar.comin

HAUP operates a carsharing network in Thailand offering various vehicles including hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, EVs, and e-scooters available for 24-hour rental across 1,000+ locations.

E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityThailand, TH

Helloworldroboticshelloworldrobotics.xyzin𝕏

HelloWorld Robotics develops autonomous delivery robots for last-mile logistics in both outdoor and indoor environments, with its flagship robot TARS already deployed in Japan.

Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsKuala Lumpur, MY

Kennedy Wai(Founder & CEO & CTO)in

Helsienihelsieni.fi

Helsieni sells kits and supplies for growing oyster mushrooms at home using spent coffee grounds, and also cultivates fresh oyster mushrooms in shipping containers in Karjaa, Finland.

AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTechKarjaa, FI

Stéphane Poirié(Founder)in

Imagryimagry.coin𝕏

Autonomous driving software company that develops AI-based, camera-centric self-driving technology for public transportation vehicles.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & Transportation

Eran

Impacfatimpacfat.comin

ImpacFat develops stem-cell based omega-3 fish fat technology as a cultivated, sustainable alternative for the food industry.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTechSingapore, SG

Shigeki(Founder & Managing Director)

Co-investorsBig Idea Ventures

Kotozna株式会社kotozna.comin𝕏

Kotozna builds AI-powered multilingual communication solutions for hospitality, tourism, and other industries to eliminate language barriers.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & HospitalityJapan, JP

Genri Goto(Founder)in

Co-investorsOita Venture Capital

Life Analytics株式会社life-analytics.org

Develops the Integrated Analysis System (IAS), a cloud-based platform unifying image, genetic, flow cytometry, and protein analysis for bio and life sciences.

Link T&B 株式会社linktab.jp

Link T&B develops power electronics design, simulation, and prototyping services, along with AI-based enterprise digital transformation solutions and EV charging infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergySemiconductorsNagoya, JP

岩城聡明

MarsCharge, Inc.marscharge.comin

MarsCharge builds electric vehicle chargers designed to support grid resiliency and enable the expansion of decentralized charging infrastructure.

CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationPalo Alto, US

Mirror Mii Inc.mirror-mii.comin

Mirror Mii is an AI platform that creates "AI Customer Digital Twins" — simulated customer panels based on a target market's lifestyle, behavior, and buying context — to predict how audiences may react to products, ads, pricing, and social creatives before a U.S. market launch.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Kyo Ueda(Founder)in

New Guardknoxguardknox.com𝕏

This page is a content review site focused on Bitcoin casinos and cryptocurrency gambling platforms, not a company offering its own products or services.

Co-investorsFraser McCombs Capital

Olive01ive.co.jpin𝕏

Olive develops machine learning and signal processing technology with applications across education, mobility, and healthcare sectors.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechNagoya, JP

Seiji Takeuchi(CEO)in

Co-investorsGlobal BrainHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.Ascension VenturesDrive CapitalGeneral CatalystOak HC/FT

Omniflowomniflow.ioin

Omniflow manufactures smart outdoor IoT devices powered by integrated wind and solar energy, including lamposts and urban furniture designed for cities and public spaces.

CleantechEnergyGovTechIoT

ONESTRUCTION株式会社onestruction.comin𝕏
paladeal株式会社paladeal.jp

Paladeal is a platform that lets influencers launch their own shops with no setup cost and manage multiple products and brands, including inventory, pricing, and promotions, in one place.

Creator EconomyE-commerceMarketing Tech

Pansukupansuku.com

Pansuku is a subscription delivery service that sends curated boxes of frozen bread from bakeries across Japan to consumers' homes, using a proprietary freezing technology to preserve freshness.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

PEEL Lab株式会社peel-lab.comin𝕏

PEEL Lab is a Japanese B2B company that makes plant-based leather from fruit peels, such as pineapple leaves sourced from juice factories, as an animal-free alternative to conventional leather.

Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials

POLYMERIZE合同会社polymerize.jpin𝕏

Polymerize provides data and AI-driven material research and development support services through consulting and its proprietary integrated platform PolymerizeLabs, enabling material scientists to accelerate innovation and scale research from laboratory to production.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareNew MaterialsSaaSSingapore, JP

Kunal Sandeep(Founder)in

Qarbotechqarbotech.comin

Qarbotech develops patented biocompatible nanotechnology that enhances photosynthesis to increase crop yields and accelerate crop cycles for farmers.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep Tech

Chor Chee Hoe(Chief Executive Officer)inSuraya Abdul Rashid(Chief Scientist)inAmirul Merican(Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investors500 GlobalBetter Bite VenturesEpic Angels

Qlay Technologiesqlay.ai

Aderra is a consumer research platform that enables brands to plan, conduct, and analyze qualitative research using AI moderation.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMarketing TechSaaS

Tokumasa Yamashita(Founder)in

Co-investorsANOBAKANew Commerce VenturesNissay Capital

Samariasamaria.co.jpin𝕏

Samaria operates a manga platform, fan community service, AI tools development, and advertising business targeting manga creators and readers.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentRetail TechToshima City, JP

Yuko Yamasaki(Founder)in

Co-investorsShizuoka CapitalTechstarsPlug and Play Ventures

SIMPLEX QUANTUM株式会社simplex-q.comin𝕏

SIMPLEX QUANTUM develops AI-powered software libraries that analyze electrocardiogram (ECG) signals to detect cardiac abnormalities, monitor stress levels, and perform biometric authentication for healthcare and wellness applications.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesTokyo, JP

Ryuu Saito

Sperra Inc.sperra.comin

Sperra designs and manufactures 3D-printed structural systems for aquatic environments using locally sourced materials, focusing on ocean energy infrastructure and coastal protection.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareImpact & Social GoodBoulder, US

Jason Cotrell(Founder and CEO)in

Tetra Tokyo株式会社tetratokyo.comin𝕏

Tetra Tokyo is a brand localization company that helps global brands adapt their messaging for the Japanese market with cultural accuracy.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechTokyo, JP

Thefrassthefrass.com

The company produces black soldier fly larvae, eggs, and derived products for animal feed and organic fertilizers, alongside waste management services that convert food waste into soil amendments.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechFoodTech

Tiami Networkstiaminetworks.com

Offers the 'PolyEdge Mobility Intelligence' MaaS API, capturing anonymous, real-time urban mobility data via passive 5G sensing combined with wireless and AI technology.

Co-investorsSeraphim Space

Transitrytransitry.comin

Transitry converts soil and carbon data into insights for sustainable agriculture, serving smallholder farmers, agri-businesses, and NGOs.

AgTechClimate TechHardwareImpact & Social GoodSingapore, SG

Co-investorsSeraphim SpaceAntlerInfo Edge VenturesPlug and Play Ventures

Trissinohiresteve.aiin

HireSteve is an AI-powered platform that combines marketing expertise with machine learning to help businesses develop competitive go-to-market strategies.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Taka Morinaga(Co-Founder)inGagan Tomar(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Uniquesec ABuniquesec.comin𝕏

UniqueSec develops testing and validation systems for automotive radars and driver assistance systems (ADAS).

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationGothenburg, SE

Fahimeh Rafieinia(CTO)in

Co-investorsEuropean Super Angels Club

Vianova SASvianova.ioin𝕏

Vianova operates a cloud-based intelligence platform that aggregates and combines mobility data from multiple sources, letting cities and businesses analyze insights and automate decisions.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsContrarian VenturesKickstart InnovationLa Poste VenturesXAngeMove Energy

Vox Japan株式会社whiskade.com

Whiskade is a beverage machine and cartridge system that prepares whisked powder-based drinks such as matcha, using natural nootropics and adaptogens to support sustained focus without the caffeine crash.

ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness

WeavAirweavair.comin𝕏

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-investorsOpen Network LabTechFoundersTechstarsParallel 18

Wiillowwiillow.com

Wiillow offers an AI platform for K-12 schools that turns daily student emotional check-ins into support tools, giving counselors and teachers auto-drafted session and activity plans and providing administrators with school-wide well-being trend insights.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechMental HealthMountain View, US

Co-investorsTechstars

WOTA株式会社wota.co.jp𝕏

WOTA develops small-scale decentralized water recycling systems and autonomous water treatment control systems.

CleantechClimate TechHardwareImpact & Social GoodTokyo, JP

Yosuke Maeda(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

Co-investorsDEEPCORE Inc.Development Bank of JapanMitsubishi UFJ Asset ManagementSMBC Nikko SecuritiesSoftBank GroupSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank+4 more

Wrexiv株式会社globaldeal.ioin𝕏

GlobalDeal offers a platform that automates international go-to-market for companies expanding into new markets, covering market entry strategy, local partner sourcing, and compliance.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Karen Onuma-Mielke(Founder)in

アスエネasuene.com

Asuene operates a sustainability AI platform for enterprises across industries to measure, reduce, report, and disclose CO2 emissions and ESG data across Scope 1-3 and the supply chain.

Climate TechTokyo, JP

Kohei Nishiwada(Founder)inKazuwa Nishiwada(CEO)

Co-investorsGlobal BrainMetaProp

アンペアクト株式会社amperact.co.jp

Amperact develops EV charging infrastructure software using license plate-based authentication to simplify the charging experience without requiring apps or RFID cards.

CleantechEnergyIoTMobility & TransportationTokyo, JP

花房 智行(Representative Director (代表取締役))

Board古屋英毅(Director (取締役))平良剛(Director (取締役))

エレファンテック株式会社elephantech.comin𝕏

Elephantech manufactures production equipment, materials, and printed circuit boards for electronics manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareSemiconductorsTokyo, JP

清水 信哉(代表取締役社長 / CEO / Founder)

エンドファイトendo-phyte.com

Endo-Phyte develops agricultural practices using endophytic fungi (Dark Septate Endophytes) to improve crop yields and soil health.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechTokyo, JP

Co-investorsbasepartnersGlobal Brain

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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator made?
X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator has 127 tracked investments.
What stage does X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator invest at?
X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator focus on?
X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Sector Agnostic.
Where is X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator located?
X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
Who does X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator co-invest with?
X-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator most often shares deals with Global Brain, Techstars, UntroD Capital, among 56 tracked co-investors.

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