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IVC's investments in Japan

IVC, based in Taiwan, has backed 36 startups in Japan in rounds we track, $322M between them, grouped by their main sector.

36startups backed
12sectors
$322Mraised between them
AIbiggest sector

IVC's whole portfolioIVC's profile

AI

7

IT Services

6

Healthtech

3

Construction

3

Agtech

3

Consumer Apps

2

Fintech

2

Foodtech

2

Web3 & Crypto

2

Cloud

2

Professional Services

2

Advertising & Adtech

2

Segment by segment

AI

7 startups · $19M raised

  1. Tokyo Artisan IntelligenceTokyo Artisan Intelligence is an AI outsourced development company.Japan$7.8M
  2. Smart119Improving emergency and critical care by computer science and artificial intelligence.Japan$2.8M
  3. VAAKVAAK is a technology company based in Tokyo that specializes in video analytics AI.Japan$2.1M
  4. Xenodata labxenodata lab.Japan$2.1M
  5. dodoAIdodoAI develops and provides the Sovereign Agentic OS.Japan$1.7M
  6. GateboxGateboxは、「Living with Characters」をビジョンに掲げ、キャラクターと暮らせる製品を開発するメーカーです。Japan$1.6M
  7. LivetoonLivetoon creates intellectual property characters to access various contentJapan$482K

IT Services

6 startups · $32M raised

  1. SUPER STUDIO株式会社SUPER STUDIO, based in Tokyo, is a technology company founded in 2014 by CEO Kōsuke Hayashi.Japan$12M
  2. 400F400F is a Japanese fintech company based in Tokyo, specializing in financial services through its "Okaneko" platform.Japan$7.9M
  3. LAMP JapanLamp is the development and sales arm of the Takeout DX platform.Japan$7.0M
  4. OPTEMOOPTEMO develops and supplies sales technology that allows businesses and customers to connect through a website.Japan$3.5M
  5. LogikuraLogikura offers inventory management software for logistics industries.Japan$1.0M
  6. SyntheticGestaltSyntheticGestalt is an AI startup based in Tokyo and London, founded in 2018.Japan$1.0M

Healthtech

3 startups · $33M raised

  1. iCARE株式会社iCARE is a Japan-based B2B healthcare company dedicated to enhancing workplace health management through cloud-based solutions.Japan$17M
  2. Gaudi ClinicalGaudi Clinical collaborates with universities, research institutions, and companies involved in regenerative medicine to deliver sJapan$8.9M
  3. IchirouIchirou provides digital senior care support services that connect elderly people with caretakers.Japan$7.7M

Construction

3 startups · $26M raised

  1. BALLAS株式会社BALLAS is a construction-tech company based in Japan that offers a procurement platform for custom-built construction components.Japan$21M
  2. AddressAddress provides real estate and related services.Japan$3.1M
  3. DigitalArchiDigitalArchi Using our independently developed large 3D printer, We create construction resin concrete forms, interior and exterioJapan$2.3M

Agtech

3 startups · $6.8M raised

  1. OryzaeORYZAE is a manufacturing and retailing company that provides fermented foods and online sales services.Japan$3.1M
  2. Terrace MileTerrace Mile provides farming support and consulting services.Japan$2.4M
  3. CreatturaCreattura is a Tokyo-based climate tech firm.Japan$1.3M

Consumer Apps

2 startups · $3.3M raised

  1. AntaaAntaa connects all medical treatments and connect life in order to respond to the desire of doctors who want to save the lives of patients.Japan$2.1M
  2. Peco FreePeco Free is a school meal pre-order service that is selected using a smartphone.Japan$1.2M

Fintech

2 startups · $70M raised

  1. Money Forward株式会社マネーフォワードのコーポレートサイトです。会社情報、プレスリリース、採用情報などさまざまな情報を掲載しています。Japan$42M
  2. SmartBankSmartBank is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in April 2019.Japan$28M

Foodtech

2 startups · $14M raised

  1. SHAREDINESHAREDINE is an operation and management of travel food matching platform.Japan$12M
  2. RepohappyRepohappy is a food and beverage media that receives invitations from popular stores.Japan$2.5M

Web3 & Crypto

2 startups · $12M raised

  1. DeesseDeesse is a role-playing game that enable users to generate passive income from NFTS, through gamification.Japan$7.0M
  2. ForNForN is a decentralized autonomous organization token economy business that uses blockchain technology.Japan$5.0M

Cloud

2 startups · $7.7M raised

  1. KiteRaKiteRa is a cloud service that allows you to create and operate work rules and company rules.Japan$6.5M
  2. Smart Craft株式会社Smart Craft is a Japanese SaaS company that specializes in developing a manufacturing digital transformation platform called “Japan$1.2M

Professional Services

2 startups · $85M raised

  1. hey JapanSTORES offers internet business planning, development, and operations.Japan$66M
  2. Global VascularGlobal Vascular designs and develops a drug-eluting stent delivery system using nanotechnology for lower limb artery disease.Japan$19M

Advertising & Adtech

2 startups · $13M raised

  1. C ChannelC Channel is an online video-based digital fashion media platform.Japan$10M
  2. PR TablePR Table builds relationships that start with individual interactions and focus on personal connections to create opportunities.Japan$2.4M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names IVC as an investor and is based in Japan. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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