Participated · Series A · Jun 2026

Founded in 2022 and based in Tokyo, M2X develops a cloud-based all-in-one system for maintenance operations and AI-powered preventive maintenance. The company serves clients across 40 industries and counts major manufacturers such as Toyota Motor Kyushu, Lotte and Rengo among its customers. Since its previous funding round, M2X has reported 700% revenue growth. M2X articulates a "Zero Downtime Vision" aimed at preventing machinery failures. The recent funding is earmarked to strengthen hiring in both business and product teams as the company scales. These moves are positioned to expand M2X's deployment of its maintenance platform across industrial customers.

Participated · Debt Financing · May 2026

Movus offers a vehicle-subscription service that reduces upfront costs for ride-hailing drivers by using proprietary data to evaluate personal credit, enabling drivers who struggle with traditional financing to access eco-friendly cars. Its service has been deployed in seven cities across Indonesia and the company reports monthly inquiries exceeding 10,000. Movus recently entered a partnership agreement with Grab to expand supply of eco-friendly vehicles regionally. The company is exploring additional services that leverage data and customer bases from super apps involved in ride-hailing, food delivery, payments, lending, insurance, and digital banking. Financially, Movus completed a ¥42.6 billion Series B financing comprised of a ¥16.6 billion equity allotment and ¥26.0 billion of debt facilities. It plans to use the proceeds to grow its Indonesian deployments and to hire for business development, product, and engineering roles in Japan.

Participated · Debt Financing · Feb 2026

Leaner Technologies, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, offers a suite of digital procurement tools including its AI Spend Management Platform, the sourcing solution “Leaner Mitsumori,” and the purchasing workflow system “Leaner Kōbai.” These products aggregate past spend data, streamline supplier and internal communications, and employ artificial intelligence to surface savings opportunities, aiming to modernize Japan’s traditionally manual procurement processes. The company is also building a Procurement AI Agent and expanding a consulting arm to deepen customer value. Leaner’s mission is to continually refresh the standard for corporate sourcing and purchasing. Financially, the firm secured about ¥1.5 billion in Series B equity financing in October 2024 and has now added ¥700 million in non-dilutive debt. The new capital strengthens an already solid balance sheet that lenders cited for its healthy growth profile. Funds will be deployed to enhance core platforms, accelerate AI agent development, and scale consulting services that improve client competitiveness.

Participated · Debt Financing · Oct 2025

Pocket Sign centers its offering on the municipal super app "PocketSign," which lets residents obtain copies of residence certificates, receive disaster alerts, and complete multiple government procedures in one place. The company supplements the app with "PocketSign MynaConnect," a gateway that safely links external services to the government’s My Number Portal API, and "PocketSign Platform," a mini-app development environment. Its core technology embeds Japan’s Public Key Infrastructure (JPKI) into smartphones, allowing online proof-of-identity and meeting the high security standards required by both public and private sectors. Developers can integrate this capability quickly through Pocket Sign’s proprietary SDK. The service is already being rolled out by municipalities across Japan, and the firm now aims to extend its digital-identity infrastructure to the residential market in partnership with Sekisui House Group. Funds will be used to expand municipal features and build housing-focused identity and contract workflows, positioning Pocket Sign as a trust layer that bridges public and private services. To date, the company has raised a total of ¥1.4 billion in funding.

Participated · Debt Financing · Oct 2025

Shippio operates a cloud-native platform designed to digitalize and simplify international logistics workflows for shippers, forwarders, and other supply-chain stakeholders. Its software automatically updates shipment status, quotations, and orders while centralizing trade documents, invoices, and communication in one interface. Integrated cargo tracking and data analytics help customers gain real-time visibility and optimize decision-making. The company positions itself as a digital transformation layer for global trade, aiming to connect fragmented logistics processes end-to-end. Following its Series C round, Shippio has amassed roughly ¥7 billion in total funding. Management intends to use the new capital to accelerate product development, pursue strategic M&A opportunities, and grow headcount to about 300 employees. The firm’s long-term vision is to advance international logistics through continuous digital innovation.