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PKSHA Technology

4F Hongo Segawa Building, 2-35-10 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan

Overview

PKSHA Technology is an information technology company that provides data analytics solutions for its clients. PKSHA technology was founded in 2012 by engineers and researchers who research algorithms. It is composed of engineers and researchers in the field of information science in order to provide one-stop services from the most advanced technology in the algorithm domain to its application.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
7

Sector focus

  • CRM
  • Information Technology
  • Internet
  • Robotics
  • Software
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Investment portfolio

  • Oishii

    Participated · Series A · Mar 2021

    Oishii operates large-scale indoor vertical Smart Farms that combine robotics, automation and Japanese farming techniques to grow pesticide-free, Non-GMO strawberries year-round. Founded in 2016, the company has expanded distribution across 18 U.S. states and launched retail in Toronto as its first international market. Oishii has broadened its product portfolio from ultra-premium Omakase Berries to the Koyo and Nikko Berry lines and introduced new pack sizes and formats with retail prices spanning roughly $4.99 to $15 and premium offerings at higher price points. The company has invested in automation and engineering capability, including the 2025 acquisition of Tortuga AgTech and a strategic partnership with MISUMI Group, and is developing an Open Innovation Center in Tokyo to advance R&D. Financially, Oishii has raised $370 million to date and is using new Series C proceeds to scale production, expand farm infrastructure, integrate more robotics, and develop new product formats.

Team

  • Uenoyama Katsuya

    CEO and Founder

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  • Yosuke Matsushima

    Outside Director

  • Daisuke Fujioka

    Corporate Auditor

  • Masayuki Shimomura

    part-time auditor