• Qubitcore

  Participated · Seed · Apr 2026

  Founded in July 2024, Qubitcore builds on OIST research to integrate ion-trap quantum processors with micro optical resonators to enable high‑efficiency photon–qubit interfaces and multi-module optical connections. The company aims to realize fault-tolerant quantum computers via a distributed quantum computing architecture and holds an exclusive license with OIST signed in July 2025. Its roadmap targets a cloud-accessible quantum computer prototype operating at OIST in 2026, an Early‑FTQC with error‑correction capabilities by 2028, and a second‑generation multi‑QPU optically connected system by 2029. Qubitcore has strengthened its financial position through a ¥1.53 billion seed round led by SBI Investment, following a pre-seed in January 2025, and plans to deploy funds into R&D, partner/validation activities, and hiring. The company operates its headquarters in Yokohama with R&D facilities and labs based at OIST in Okinawa.

• New Innovations

  Participated · Series B · Mar 2026

  New Innovations develops OMO (online–merged-with-offline) solutions and robotics products to automate customer-facing and manufacturing workflows. Its product lineup includes the smart unmanned coffee stand root C (operating at about 15 locations), the Kakigori Maker (released 2024), Burger Cooker (released 2025), the Store Meister integrated store operations solution (2025), and the voice-order AI "AI Order Thru" (2025). For manufacturing customers it offers the cloud-based AI drawing-management system "図面バンク" to search and manage past drawings and related documents. The company reports capital of ¥2,840,000,000 (including reserves) and was founded in January 2018. New Innovations plans to scale product manufacturing and business development, expand use cases across industries and pursue overseas deployment while deepening partnerships with large operators such as Starbucks Japan and Mos Food Services.

• EF Polymer

  Participated · Series B · Nov 2025

  EF Polymer, headquartered in Onna Village and led by CEO Narayan Lal Gurjar, focuses on the research and development of polymer technologies. The company plans to channel newly raised capital into expanding its internal R&D capabilities. Although the article does not elaborate on specific products or revenue figures, the scale of its recent fundraising suggests preparations for a broader commercialization phase. EF Polymer secured a sizeable Series B round that positions it to deepen its technology pipeline and accelerate innovation. Management emphasized that strengthening research functions is the immediate priority. Local financial institutions have played a key role in backing the company, underscoring regional support for its growth trajectory. No additional operating metrics were provided in the coverage.

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