XTech Ventures

PENTAS is a Japanese medical device company holding first-class medical device manufacturing and sales licenses as well as licenses to sell highly controlled medical devices.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesKawasaki, JP

Tomohiko Kanai(代表取締役 (Representative Director))

BoardTeppei Banno(取締役 (Director))Taro Sato(取締役 (Director))Masaaki Sato(取締役 (Director))

Co-investorsFAFast Track InitiativeSPSpiral CapitalSPSpiral Innovation Partners

YourSup AI is a generative AI tool that helps patent offices, corporations, and inventors automatically draft patent specifications including claims, drawings, and detailed descriptions from invention information.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTech東京, JP

Masahiro Morishita(Representative Director & CEO / Founder)

Co-investorsANANOBAKA

Jamm is a Tokyo-based fintech company building a payment product for Japan's market, focused on secure authentication, low fees by removing intermediaries, and payments made without lending to users.

FintechTokyo, JP

橋爪 捷(代表取締役)

Co-investorsDGDG Daiwa VenturesANANRICOCoreline Ventures

Natee is a Japanese company operating an SNS (social media) marketing business, working with creators to run creator-driven social media marketing campaigns, plus related ventures such as a creator agency, VTuber/avatar live-streaming, affiliate services, and generative AI development.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSSocialTokyo, JP

大國領剣(取締役会長 (Founder, former CEO, now Chairman))大江祐介(代表取締役CEO)西林翔太(取締役CHRO)

Board石倉壱彦(取締役 (Director))

Co-investorsAKAkatsukiCYCyberAgent CapitalEAEast VenturesMOMonex VenturesSHShizuoka Capital

TechBowl is a Japanese internet-services company that runs TechTrain, an engineering-education program aimed at training the next generation of engineers, alongside an HR/recruiting business.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechTokyo, JP

Masao Ozawa(代表取締役 (Representative Director / CEO))

Co-investorsHAHakuhodo DY VenturesSMSMBC Venture Capital

YourSup, Inc. is a Tokyo-based startup founded in 2019.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaSSector AgnosticTokyo, JP

Masa Morishita(Founder)inMasahiro Morishita(Representative Director, CEO / Founder)

Co-investorsANANOBAKAG-G-STARTUP

Takuya Tsuchida(Founder)in

Co-investorsG-G-STARTUP

FABRIC TOKYO offers made-to-order business wear, allowing customers to order custom-fit clothing via smartphone or at physical stores.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechTokyo, JP

Yuichiro Mori(Founder)in

Co-investorsGLGlobis Capital PartnersLOLotte Ventures JapanPRPRIMAL CAPITAL

forestdigital builds experiences using new technologies to deliver "wow" and happiness to people, positioning technology as a means to human wellbeing.

ConsumerHardwareMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessHokkaido, JP

Tsuji Ki辻木勇二(代表取締役CEO)宮崎洋一(取締役 Chief Product Officer (CPO), Product & Strategy)原田健一(取締役CTO)

Co-investorsDGDG Incubation

Hupro (株式会社ヒュープロ) is a Japanese company founded in 2015 that creates and operates businesses, with a stated vision of becoming a company representative of Asia.

HR TechMarketplacesSector Agnostic

RYReyna Yamamotoin

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investorsASAspenwoodHUHummer Winblad Venture Partners (HWVP)ANANRIDGDG Daiwa Ventures

JAMM is a members-only community platform where people host activities, meet like-minded people, and discover curated events.

ConsumerSocial

Co-investorsCACallapina CapitalANANRIDGDG Daiwa VenturesHUHummer Winblad Venture Partners (HWVP)

MechanoCross is a Hokkaido University spin-out that develops and provides mechanochemical organic synthesis technology, including solvent-free "mechano" reaction methods and insoluble high-performance materials.

CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsSapporo, JP

伊肇伊藤 肇(取締役 (Co-founder; Hokkaido University Distinguished Professor))久浩久保田 浩司(取締役 (Co-founder; Hokkaido University Associate Professor))齋智齋藤 智久(代表取締役 (CEO))

Co-investorsANAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.SPSpiral CapitalSPSpiral Innovation Partners

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 WorkSaaSFukuoka, JP

MHMasanori Hashimoto(CEO)inShinsuke Tabata(CMO)in

Co-investorsNONOW JapanEAEast VenturesSHShinsei Corporate Investment

Quadlytics develops medical devices and software, provides healthcare services, and offers consulting on data analysis for the healthcare industry.

Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesKyoto, JP

KHKohei Hayashi(Chief Executive Officer)inToshitaka Yamakawa(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsLILifetime VenturesMEMedTech ActuatorKYKyoto Capital PartnersXTXTech

Space BD provides end-to-end support for space business, including satellite development and manufacturing, launch and deployment, on-orbit demonstration, and ground transport support.

Deep TechEdTechSpace TechTokyo, JP

永崎 将利(代表取締役社長)in

Co-investorsAOAozora Corporate InvestmentHUHulic StartupJAJapan Post Insurance NEXT PartnersNINippon Venture CapitalONON&BOARDSPSpiral Capital+1 more

Shogo Onishi(Founder)in

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKEKeio Innovation Initiative

Subsclife operates a subscription-based rental service for furniture and home appliances, offering designer furniture brands, lighting, and appliances such as chairs, tables, refrigerators, and washing machines.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainKDKDDI Open Innovation FundCYCyberAgent CapitalMIMitsubishi UFJ CapitalSMSMBC Venture CapitalUNUNITED

Thinkings operates an HR Tech business offering sonar ATS (an applicant tracking system) and sonar store for recruitment and hiring management.

HR TechSaaSTokyo, JP

Satoru Takizawa(代表取締役社長 (President & CEO))Akira Takizawa(President & Representative Director)

Co-investorsI-i-nest capital

Excite Holdings is a Japanese holding company that operates a diversified business portfolio across four core segments: internet platform services, broadband, medical, and SaaS/DX.

Enterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Shinichi Saijoin

Kreation is a Web3 publisher platform for Japanese creators to go global, offering NFT-based commerce, metaverse fashion collectibles, and free-to-play gaming experiences.

Creator EconomyCrypto & Web3GamingTokyo, JP

Tatsuro IwamotoTOTomoya Ogawain

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainSPSpiral CapitalW W Inc.OVOVO FundW W ventures

Japanese metaverse-education company offering "eスポーツ英会話", online English lessons taught inside esports game worlds.

TMTakuya Manabe(Founder)in

Co-investorsCOColopl NextJAJapan startup support AssociationNINippon Venture Capital

Innovative Space Carrier (将来宇宙輸送システム株式会社) is a Japanese company developing future space transportation systems.

Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechTokyo, JP

畑田 (Hatakuta)(CEO)畑康畑田 康二郎(代表取締役社長 兼 最高経営責任者 (CEO))in野村 (Nomura)(COO)

Co-investorsANAngel Bridge Co.,Ltd.DEDentsu VenturesMIMiyako Capital

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-investorsSKSkyland VenturesUNUNITED

DELIPICKS runs an online store selling frozen foods from producers across Japan, letting shoppers filter products by nutrients and ingredients with next-day delivery.

B2B MarketplacesDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechYokohama, JP

Harumi Moroishi(代表取締役CEO (Representative Director & CEO))YSYohei Suga(執行役員 (Executive Officer))

Co-investorsFUFuture Food FundAGAG Capital Co. Ltd.ASaSTARTCACanal VenturesSASamurai Incubate

RABO provides pet care services and technology solutions for cat owners and pet service professionals in Japan.

ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

Yukiko Iyo(President & CEO)in

Co-investorsGLGlobal BrainMPMPowerSTSTRIVEW W Inc.DGDG Daiwa VenturesHEHeadline Asia+2 more

RICOS develops AI-powered simulation technology that combines computational analysis with machine learning to help manufacturers identify and visualize design and development challenges in product creation.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechTokyo, JP

井遊井原 遊(Representative Director (代表取締役))

Board芳村 貴正(Director (取締役))井出 啓介(Director (取締役))

Co-investorsDRDRONE FUNDHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.MImint VCUTUTEC

ZEAL operates a boxing fitness business offering classes and experiences for beginners and fitness enthusiasts.

ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessTokyo, JP

Yuuichi Watai(Representative Director)Kousuke Senbon(Director)Daisuke Harada(Director)

Co-investorsW W Inc.

Smooth provides installment payment services that allow tenants to split initial rental deposits and fees for real estate leases in Japan.

FintechPropTechTokyo, JP

Board小泉 拓

Co-investorsHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.

Pickyou is a Japanese online marketplace where individual sellers list used and secondhand fashion items such as coats, jackets, tops, and accessories from various brands.

Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsHIHiroshima Venture Capital Co. Ltd.NONOW JapanW W Inc.VEVector Inc.

Monokabu is a Japanese sneaker release calendar and information site that lists upcoming sneaker drops with their release dates, retail prices, and details on raffle and sales availability.

ConsumerE-commerceMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsMImint VCZ Z Venture Capital