Founded in 2022, route-D develops artificial-intelligence and optical-character-recognition (AI-OCR) tools that streamline purchase orders, invoices, and other supply-chain paperwork. Its flagship product, route-D AI Data Entry, launched in 2025 and automatically learns diverse document formats to embed seamlessly into existing enterprise workflows. The solution is already deployed by more than 50 corporate customers, helping them automate high-volume order placement and distribution processes. Headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, the company positions itself as an end-to-end automation partner for manufacturers and distributors. Management intends to broaden its portfolio of AI-driven offerings while accelerating go-to-market efforts for the current OCR suite. To support these plans, route-D recently secured ¥330 million in venture funding that will be directed toward sales expansion and new product development aimed at boosting client efficiency and profitability.

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$2M

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Jan 2026