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Debugging services for games, mobile devices, and websites.

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Stage focus

Pre-Series A
Seed

Geographic focus

Japan

Sector focus

Consumer
Enterprise Software
Software
Virtual Reality

Investment portfolio

  • 81RAVENS

    Led · Seed · Nov 2024

    81Ravens is a Singapore-based game developer best known for Paravox, an arena shooter designed to elevate the esports ecosystem. Paravox integrates blockchain technology and is set to debut on the Solana blockchain to streamline player experiences. The title has reportedly surpassed 100,000 downloads on the Epic Games Store, and the company has gained traction in Japan and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2020, 81Ravens has hosted a Paravox tournament this year and is planning a second major esports event in December. The company raised USD 4.5 million in a seed funding round to support ongoing development and marketing of Paravox. CEO Shimpei Yoshimura has said the firm aims to redefine esports by creating a fair platform for contributors.

  • Turing

    Participated · Series A · Apr 2024

    Turing develops fully autonomous driving technology originating in Japan. The company is scaling its computing infrastructure and commercial operations as it moves toward real-world deployment. In its Series A and extension rounds the company has raised a cumulative ¥27.89 billion (about $174 million), including ¥12.62 billion (about $79 million) in the recent extension. Turing plans to use the new funding to expand compute capacity, strengthen its business organization for deployment, and hire additional staff. The company’s stated goal is to accelerate realization of Japan-developed fully autonomous driving systems.

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