Synspective

Synspective
Synspective provides SAR data and remote monitoring services using satellite technology. It integrates data from satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning to offer remote sensing and satellite imagery for government agencies and businesses worldwide.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Founders
Motoyuki Arai, Seiko Shirasaka
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Analytics, Geospatial, Satellite Communication
Funding amount
$231,938,808
Funding Status
Series C
Employees
51-100

Josys

Josys
Josys is an IT management service that automates corporate IT operations, reducing operational costs and enhancing security. It streamlines device management, SaaS application management, and other IT functions for businesses through a unified platform.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2022
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
B2B, Information Technology, SaaS
Funding amount
$123,738,063
Funding Status
Series B
Employees
101-250

Kyoto Fusioneering

Kyoto Fusioneering
Kyoto Fusioneering is a technology startup developing advanced solutions for commercial fusion reactors. The company focuses on gyrotron systems, tritium fuel cycle technologies, and power generation systems to accelerate the development of sustainable fusion energy.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2019
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Konishi Satoshi, Richard Pearson, Taka Nagao
Industry
Clean Energy, CleanTech, Product Design
Funding amount
$111,048,538
Funding Status
Series C
Employees
101-250

Sakana AI

Sakana AI
Sakana AI is a research company focused on developing innovative AI foundation models inspired by nature. Emphasizing evolution and collective intelligence, it aims to create transformative artificial intelligence solutions through cutting-edge research and development.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2023
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
David Ha, Llion Jones, Ren Ito
Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Information Technology
Funding amount
$100,000,000
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
11-50

Clean Energy Connect

Clean Energy Connect
Clean Energy Connect provides green electricity solutions, investing in its own renewable energy generation capacity. It supports corporate customers by offering stable and sustainable energy without harming the environment, promoting a greener future.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Clean Energy, Electrical Distribution, Energy, Renewable Energy
Funding amount
$91,794,691
Funding Status
Debt Financing
Employees
11-50

Aculys Pharma

Aculys Pharma
Aculys Pharma is a pharmaceutical company specializing in developing innovative medical treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. It aims to provide effective and advanced therapies for patients suffering from complex medical conditions.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
BT Slingsby, Kazunari Tsunaba, Takeshi Takahashi
Industry
Manufacturing, Medical, Pharmaceutical
Funding amount
$82,502,820
Funding Status
Series B
Employees
11-50

Asuene

Asuene
Asuene provides renewable energy services through local production and consumption. The company focuses on clean power retail and SaaS solutions, supporting sustainability initiatives and contributing to a greener future.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2019
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Energy, Local, Renewable Energy
Funding amount
$54,121,930
Funding Status
Series C
Employees
51-100

NOT A HOTEL

NOT A HOTEL
NOT A HOTEL is a membership platform offering shared ownership of vacation homes designed by world-class architects. Users can switch between home and hotel usage via an app and share their days with family, friends, or business partners.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Shinji Hamazuru
Industry
Hotel, Professional Services, Restaurants
Funding amount
$44,554,476
Funding Status
Series B
Employees
51-100

double jump.tokyo

double jump.tokyo
double jump.tokyo is a blockchain game developer and NFT solution provider, working with large-scale enterprises in the gaming and entertainment industries. It focuses on integrating blockchain technology into gaming to enhance user experience and business opportunities.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Video Games
Funding amount
$36,267,354
Funding Status
Series D
Employees
51-100

Edgecortix

Edgecortix
Edgecortix is an AI semiconductor company that designs processors to deliver near-cloud-level performance for edge devices. It focuses on low-latency, real-time applications across industries like defense, robotics, and telecommunications.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2019
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Sakyasingha Dasgupta
Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Hardware, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Semiconductor, Software
Funding amount
$35,609,665
Funding Status
Venture - Series
Employees
11-50

izumi Finance

izumi Finance
Izumi Finance is a liquidity mining protocol providing Uniswap LP token staking rewards in various price ranges. It improves incentive distribution for reward providers and enhances liquidity provider earnings on Uniswap through its platform.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Financial Services, FinTech
Funding amount
$27,600,000
Funding Status
Venture - Series
Employees
51-100

Astar Network

Astar Network
Astar Network is a scalable smart contract platform on Polkadot, supporting multi-virtual machines and cutting-edge layer 2 technologies like Rollups. It serves as a dApp hub for Ethereum Virtual Machine, WebAssembly, and Layer2 solutions.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Sota Watanabe
Industry
Blockchain, Information Technology, Internet
Funding amount
$24,400,000
Funding Status
Venture - Series
Employees
11-50

avatarin

avatarin
avatarin develops next-generation mobility and human augmentation platforms. It focuses on creating innovative technology solutions to enhance human interaction and mobility across various industries, from robotics to virtual communication.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Akira Fukabori
Industry
Information Technology, Internet, Robotics
Funding amount
$23,540,310
Funding Status
Series B
Employees
11-50

TradeWaltz

TradeWaltz
TradeWaltz is a SaaS company offering a platform for cross-border trade. It transforms trade documents into smart data, streamlining administrative processes and improving transparency for businesses in trade operations.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Blockchain, Document Management, Information Services, Internet, Logistics, Trading Platform
Funding amount
$21,817,869
Funding Status
Corporate Round
Employees
1-10

Edgematrix

Edgematrix
Edgematrix provides edge AI technology for real-time video data processing through its Edge AI Box, platform, and solutions. The company offers scalable AI services for industries like security and video analytics.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2019
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Hiroshi Ohta, Shinya Motohashi
Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI), GPU, Internet of Things, Software
Funding amount
$17,644,343
Funding Status
Series B
Employees
11-50

QunaSys

QunaSys
QunaSys is a quantum computing company that develops software for design, benchmarking, and analysis using quantum computers. It aims to leverage quantum physics to solve complex problems that conventional technologies cannot.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Tianren Yang
Industry
Computer, Consulting, Information Technology, Quantum Computing, Software
Funding amount
$12,774,567
Funding Status
Series B
Employees
11-50

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies

Nanofiber Quantum Technologies
Nanofiber Quantum Technologies develops quantum communication hardware, specializing in quantum cryptography and quantum communications. The company uses advanced nanofiber technology to build scalable quantum computing solutions for secure communications.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2022
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Masashi Hirose
Industry
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Market Research, Quantum Computing
Funding amount
$10,026,030
Funding Status
Convertible Note
Employees
11-50

Dioseve

Dioseve
Dioseve is a biotechnology company producing egg cells using DIOLs, aiming to offer novel possibilities in genetics and fertility. The company focuses on creating innovative reproductive solutions for various medical applications.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Biotechnology, Genetics, Health Care
Funding amount
$9,222,737
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
11-50

Beatrust

Beatrust
Beatrust is a talent collaboration platform that connects employees, accelerating collaboration and innovation within organizations. It helps companies build new connections and strengthen existing relationships across their workforce.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Hara Kunio, Kume Masato
Industry
Communities, Human Resources, Information Services, Information Technology
Funding amount
$9,124,784
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
1-10

TNAX Biopharma

TNAX Biopharma
TNAX Biopharma develops pharmaceutical drugs and novel antibody therapeutics to address unmet medical needs. The company focuses on improving patient quality of life through drug discovery and innovation in the treatment of intractable diseases.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Shibuya Akira, Tak Mukohira
Industry
Biotechnology, Life Science, Medical, Nursing and Residential Care, Therapeutics
Funding amount
$8,966,351
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
101-250

Habitto

Habitto
Habitto is a digital banking platform providing personalized financial advice and products to help users manage their finances. It offers tools for saving, investing, and protecting money through simple, mobile-based solutions.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Liam McCance, Samantha Ghiotti
Industry
Advice, Banking, FinTech, Insurance, Personal Finance
Funding amount
$7,250,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
11-50

AGRI SMILE

AGRI SMILE
AGRI SMILE is an agri-tech company focused on sustainable agriculture through digital transformation. The company uses technology and data to optimize agricultural practices, promoting environmentally friendly and profitable farming solutions.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Takaya Nakamichi
Industry
Agriculture, AgTech, Information Technology
Funding amount
$6,974,290
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
1-10

Bloomo Securities

Bloomo Securities
Bloomo Securities is a software company specializing in the development of smart investment apps. It focuses on creating user-friendly financial tools to help users make informed investment decisions.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2022
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Apps, Financial Services, Information Technology, Software
Funding amount
$5,968,167
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
1-10

Yoii Fuel

Yoii Fuel
Yoii Fuel offers a future assessment-type funding platform that evaluates a company's sales and financial data to provide customized financing options. It helps businesses secure funding based on their key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Asset Management, Finance, Information Technology, Software
Funding amount
$5,522,421
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
11-50

SushiSwap

SushiSwap
SushiSwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that allows users to swap tokens, provide liquidity, and access other decentralized finance (DeFi) services. It operates as a peer-to-peer platform supporting token exchanges and liquidity provision.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
0xMaki, Chef Nomi
Industry
Cryptocurrency, Financial Exchanges, Financial Services, FinTech
Funding amount
$5,300,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
11-50

SOUNDRAW

SOUNDRAW
SOUNDRAW is an AI-powered royalty-free music generator for video creators. Users can customize their music by selecting mood, genre, and length, and SOUNDRAW generates the music instantly, allowing for further adjustments to fit their content.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Daigo Kusunoki
Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Content Creators, Generative AI, Music
Funding amount
$4,959,467
Funding Status
Venture - Series
Employees
1-10

ALGO ARTIS

ALGO ARTIS
ALGO ARTIS is a software company that provides optimization solutions for industries like logistics and plant operations. It focuses on improving efficiency in areas such as ship allocation, tanking, and industrial plant processes.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Logistics, Self-Storage, Software
Funding amount
$4,827,098
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
11-50

2foods

2foods
2foods is a plant-based food brand offering nutritious junk food options. The company aims to make plant-based cuisine more accessible and enjoyable through innovative food products and recipes.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Industry
Food and Beverage, Nutrition, Snack Food
Funding amount
$4,400,000
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
51-100

Instalimb

Instalimb
Instalimb is the world's first 3D-printed prosthesis company. It designs and manufactures affordable, customized prosthetic limbs using 3D printing technology to improve accessibility and patient outcomes in the medical field.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founders
Tokushima Yutaka, Yoshiro Kaji
Industry
3D Printing, Medical, Nursing and Residential Care
Funding amount
$4,009,032
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
11-50

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