Participated · Series B · Mar 2026

Compass operates a suite of tourism-focused services that include its "Japan Wonder Travel" guided tours for inbound visitors, the accommodation management platform "COMPASS STAY," and the nationwide kimono rental chain "wargo." To build an end-to-end visitor experience, the company also provides optional tour planning, tourism consulting, and has recently expanded into transportation by fully acquiring mobility operators Cab Station and Autec—its eighth M&A transaction to date. Compass’ strategy is to create a seamless ecosystem covering lodging, transit, and activities for both domestic and international travelers. The newly raised funds will be allocated to additional M&A activity, as well as equipment, software development, and recruitment to scale its offerings. Including the latest Series B proceeds and loan, Compass has secured roughly ¥2.8 billion in total capital. The company sees these investments as a springboard to accelerate growth across its hotel operations, experiential services, and regional production businesses.

Participated · Equity · Feb 2026

ALL in provides an online marketplace that lists more than 2,500 partnering funeral halls nationwide, allowing families to compare plans and book one-day or family-focused funerals with transparency on cost and services. The platform’s proprietary “vacancy utilization model” fills unused time slots and rooms at partner venues, enabling lower prices without sacrificing quality. Users benefit from an easy comparison experience, while funeral homes boost occupancy and revenue, driving a reported 96 % customer satisfaction rate. Capitalizing on demographic shifts such as smaller households and declining attendee numbers, ALL in aims to modernize the life-ending industry through digital transformation. The company plans to enhance product features, broaden service offerings, and create additional value-add solutions in the broader death-care sector. Proceeds will also fund the hiring of sales, planning, and corporate talent—including a future CFO—as it looks ahead to potential public listing. No revenue figures were disclosed in the articles.

Participated · Series A · Nov 2025

AstroX is a Japanese private space startup founded in May 2022 that is building a Rockoon system, in which a balloon carries a rocket to high altitude before launch, to provide low-cost, high-frequency and rapid-response small-satellite deployment. Headquartered in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, the company pursues the vision of restoring “Japan as No. 1” in space development. Demand for small-satellite launches is rising sharply, yet Japan currently depends almost entirely on foreign launchers; AstroX aims to fill this gap domestically. In December 2025 the firm successfully conducted its first launcher experiment, validating separation mechanics for its rocket mount. Proceeds from its Series A financing will be used to accelerate Rockoon R&D and expand engineering talent, with the goal of reaching space by 2026. Total Series A funding now amounts to ¥2.32 billion, providing capital for continued technology development and operational scaling. No revenue or customer metrics were disclosed in the article.

Participated · Series A · Nov 2025

AGILE STUDY delivers a “coaching × technology” learning program that blends the latest educational theory with IT, AI and other EdTech tools to personalize study plans for students. This approach has produced a 90 % academic improvement rate, far above the roughly 20 % seen at typical cram schools. The company addresses Japan’s ¥1 trillion cram-school market and the ¥500 billion home-learning segment, which together comprise about 50,000 classrooms nationwide. Growing student enrollment pushed revenue up 277 % year over year. Management intends to scale through a mix of company-owned classrooms and M&A of operators it can upgrade. The fresh capital will reinforce its balance sheet and fund this expansion, positioning AGILE STUDY to modernize the country’s education sector. Including the latest round and a follow-on raise planned for July 2025, total funding stands at ¥1.4 billion.

Participated · Series C · Aug 2025

TERASS operates in the proptech sector, aiming to modernize Japan’s real-estate brokerage market and enhance customer experiences. The company says the Series C raise will accelerate structural reform and service evolution in property intermediation. TERASS closed a ¥3.1 billion Series C round that included an ¥1.1 billion secondary transaction. After this round, its cumulative funding since Series A stands at ¥4.26 billion. The company’s investors span strategic corporate VCs, financial institutions, and real-estate–focused funds. No founding year or location details are provided in the article.