Led · Seed · Jun 2026

Noahlogy develops a maritime-specialized AI agent platform that encodes veteran engineers' tacit knowledge for use across shipbuilding, marine machinery, and shipping workflows. The company offers three services: a maritime AI agent platform, maritime AI BPO with roll-up M&A strategy, and end-to-end maritime DX consulting including implementation and training. Its stated goal is to make the maritime industry AI-native by deploying agents for design, procurement, operations, and regulatory checks and by reducing design lead times. The company plans to accelerate product development, hire both domain-expert engineers and AI engineers, and expand BPO/M&A operations using proceeds from its seed round. Noahlogy was founded on November 1, 2024, and is based in Minato-ku, Tokyo.

Led · Seed · May 2026

ATOM develops Japan-made bipedal, dual-armed humanoid robots powered by what it calls Physical AI, enabling perception, decision-making, and real-world action. The company builds both the robot hardware and AI foundation models in-house, using data from operations to iterate on design and software. It targets factory and warehouse tasks such as transport, replenishment, and kitting, aiming to address labour shortages in Japan. ATOM was founded by CEO Shunsuke Aoki and is based in Tokyo. Following the ¥3B seed round, the company plans to hire AI engineers and expand its robotics and business infrastructure to move toward deployment. The article notes the sector is capital-intensive and competitive, with commercialization challenges typical of humanoid robotics.

Participated · Seed · May 2026

FACTORY X develops an "inventory strategy model" that structures production, financial, and risk data to calculate inventory levels that maximize value within a budget. During its pre-seed phase it ran proofs of concept with major automotive parts makers, and some of those partners are preparing for full deployment. The company has validated its approach with an Excel-plus-optimization-engine prototype but says a scalable product is still under development. FACTORY X is based in Aichi, Japan, and remains at an early stage of commercialization. It faces the challenge of convincing large manufacturers to change ingrained inventory philosophies and of competing with established supply chain software vendors. The recent seed raise should help the company advance its product and convert PoC traction into repeatable customer deployments.

Led · Series A · Mar 2026

Pleap develops medimo, an AI-powered diagnostic support tool that auto-generates chart drafts from clinician–patient conversations. medimo launched in 2023 and has been adopted by over 200 clinics, where it has helped reduce clinician burden and improve workflow efficiency. The company plans to use newly raised funds to enhance product functionality, better address clinical needs, expand facility adoption, and strengthen its team. Pleap was founded in May 2022 and is located in Roppongi Hills, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Its recent pre-Series A raise of approximately ¥150 million increased its total funding to about ¥177 million. Investors and healthcare leaders have publicly commended the team’s execution and the product’s impact on clinical operations.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2026

grafto runs mylo magazine, a trend media focused on Korean and broader Asian culture that launched in January 2025. The publication has reported rapid engagement growth, reaching about 30 million monthly pageviews, monthly follower increases exceeding 10,000, and a combined follower base that surpassed 70,000 within a year. mylo's posts average over 7,000 likes and the outlet reports an approximate 30% follower engagement rate. grafto maintains teams in both Japan and Korea to enable on-the-ground coverage and has executed branded tie-ups with major cosmetics and apparel companies. Beyond publishing, the company offers client services including EC site and new-brand launches, SNS marketing, and web/app development. grafto plans to expand mylo from social-first distribution into dedicated web and app media products and to continue investing in editorial and product development.