# IVC's Investments in Japan: 36 Startups by Sector (2026) > The 36 startups in Japan that IVC has backed, by sector: AI, IT Services and Healthtech and more. $322M raised. Updated nightly. Source: https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/ivc-investments-japan (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## AI 7 - [Tokyo Artisan Intelligence](https://millionrounds.com/company/tokyo-artisan-intelligence) - [Smart119](https://millionrounds.com/company/smart119) - [VAAK](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaak) - [Xenodata lab](https://millionrounds.com/company/xenodata-lab) - [dodoAI](https://millionrounds.com/company/dodoai) - [Gatebox](https://millionrounds.com/company/gatebox) - [Livetoon](https://millionrounds.com/company/livetoon) ## IT Services 6 - [SUPER STUDIO](https://millionrounds.com/company/super-studio) - [400F](https://millionrounds.com/company/400f) - [LAMP Japan](https://millionrounds.com/company/lamp-japan) - [OPTEMO](https://millionrounds.com/company/optemo) - [Logikura](https://millionrounds.com/company/logikura) - [SyntheticGestalt](https://millionrounds.com/company/syntheticgestalt) ## Healthtech 3 - [iCARE](https://millionrounds.com/company/icare) - [Gaudi Clinical](https://millionrounds.com/company/gaudi-clinical) - [Ichirou](https://millionrounds.com/company/ichirou) ## Construction 3 - [BALLAS](https://millionrounds.com/company/ballas) - [Address](https://millionrounds.com/company/address) - [DigitalArchi](https://millionrounds.com/company/digitalarchi) ## Agtech 3 - [Oryzae](https://millionrounds.com/company/oryzae) - [Terrace Mile](https://millionrounds.com/company/terrace-mile) - [Creattura](https://millionrounds.com/company/creattura) ## Consumer Apps 2 - [Antaa](https://millionrounds.com/company/antaa) - [Peco Free](https://millionrounds.com/company/peco-free) ## Fintech 2 - [Money Forward](https://millionrounds.com/company/money-forward) - [SmartBank](https://millionrounds.com/company/smartbank) ## Foodtech 2 - [SHAREDINE](https://millionrounds.com/company/sharedine) - [Repohappy](https://millionrounds.com/company/repohappy) ## Web3 & Crypto 2 - [Deesse](https://millionrounds.com/company/deesse) - [ForN](https://millionrounds.com/company/forn) ## Cloud 2 - [KiteRa](https://millionrounds.com/company/kitera) - [Smart Craft](https://millionrounds.com/company/smart-craft) ## Professional Services 2 - [hey Japan](https://millionrounds.com/company/hey-japan) - [Global Vascular](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-vascular) ## Advertising & Adtech 2 - [C Channel](https://millionrounds.com/company/c-channel) - [PR Table](https://millionrounds.com/company/pr-table) ## Segment by segment ### AI 7 startups · $19M raised - [**Tokyo Artisan Intelligence**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tokyo-artisan-intelligence) Tokyo Artisan Intelligence is an AI outsourced development company. Japan $7.8M - [**Smart119**](https://millionrounds.com/company/smart119) Improving emergency and critical care by computer science and artificial intelligence. Japan $2.8M - [**VAAK**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaak) VAAK is a technology company based in Tokyo that specializes in video analytics AI. Japan $2.1M - [**Xenodata lab**](https://millionrounds.com/company/xenodata-lab) xenodata lab. Japan $2.1M - [**dodoAI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dodoai) dodoAI develops and provides the Sovereign Agentic OS. Japan $1.7M - [**Gatebox**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gatebox) Gatebox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 - [**Livetoon**](https://millionrounds.com/company/livetoon) Livetoon creates intellectual property characters to access various content Japan $482K ### IT Services 6 startups · $32M raised - [**SUPER STUDIO**](https://millionrounds.com/company/super-studio) 株式会社SUPER STUDIO, based in Tokyo, is a technology company founded in 2014 by CEO Kōsuke Hayashi. Japan $12M - [**400F**](https://millionrounds.com/company/400f) 400F is a Japanese fintech company based in Tokyo, specializing in financial services through its "Okaneko" platform. Japan $7.9M - [**LAMP Japan**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lamp-japan) Lamp is the development and sales arm of the Takeout DX platform. Japan $7.0M - [**OPTEMO**](https://millionrounds.com/company/optemo) OPTEMO develops and supplies sales technology that allows businesses and customers to connect through a website. Japan $3.5M - [**Logikura**](https://millionrounds.com/company/logikura) Logikura offers inventory management software for logistics industries. Japan $1.0M - [**SyntheticGestalt**](https://millionrounds.com/company/syntheticgestalt) SyntheticGestalt is an AI startup based in Tokyo and London, founded in 2018. Japan $1.0M ### Healthtech 3 startups · $33M raised - [**iCARE**](https://millionrounds.com/company/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 - [**Gaudi Clinical**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gaudi-clinical) Gaudi Clinical collaborates with universities, research institutions, and companies involved in regenerative medicine to deliver s Japan $8.9M - [**Ichirou**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ichirou) Ichirou provides digital senior care support services that connect elderly people with caretakers. Japan $7.7M ### Construction 3 startups · $26M raised - [**BALLAS**](https://millionrounds.com/company/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 - [**Address**](https://millionrounds.com/company/address) Address provides real estate and related services. Japan $3.1M - [**DigitalArchi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/digitalarchi) DigitalArchi Using our independently developed large 3D printer, We create construction resin concrete forms, interior and exterio Japan $2.3M ### Agtech 3 startups · $6.8M raised - [**Oryzae**](https://millionrounds.com/company/oryzae) ORYZAE is a manufacturing and retailing company that provides fermented foods and online sales services. Japan $3.1M - [**Terrace Mile**](https://millionrounds.com/company/terrace-mile) Terrace Mile provides farming support and consulting services. Japan $2.4M - [**Creattura**](https://millionrounds.com/company/creattura) Creattura is a Tokyo-based climate tech firm. Japan $1.3M ### Consumer Apps 2 startups · $3.3M raised - [**Antaa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/antaa) Antaa 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 - [**Peco Free**](https://millionrounds.com/company/peco-free) Peco Free is a school meal pre-order service that is selected using a smartphone. Japan $1.2M ### Fintech 2 startups · $70M raised - [**Money Forward**](https://millionrounds.com/company/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 - [**SmartBank**](https://millionrounds.com/company/smartbank) SmartBank is a fintech company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in April 2019. Japan $28M ### Foodtech 2 startups · $14M raised - [**SHAREDINE**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sharedine) SHAREDINE is an operation and management of travel food matching platform. Japan $12M - [**Repohappy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/repohappy) Repohappy is a food and beverage media that receives invitations from popular stores. Japan $2.5M ### Web3 & Crypto 2 startups · $12M raised - [**Deesse**](https://millionrounds.com/company/deesse) Deesse is a role-playing game that enable users to generate passive income from NFTS, through gamification. Japan $7.0M - [**ForN**](https://millionrounds.com/company/forn) ForN is a decentralized autonomous organization token economy business that uses blockchain technology. Japan $5.0M ### Cloud 2 startups · $7.7M raised - [**KiteRa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kitera) KiteRa is a cloud service that allows you to create and operate work rules and company rules. Japan $6.5M - [**Smart Craft**](https://millionrounds.com/company/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 - [**hey Japan**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hey-japan) STORES offers internet business planning, development, and operations. Japan $66M - [**Global Vascular**](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-vascular) Global 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 - [**C Channel**](https://millionrounds.com/company/c-channel) C Channel is an online video-based digital fashion media platform. Japan $10M - [**PR Table**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pr-table) PR 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. ## More portfolio maps [All portfolios](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps) [Investments abroad **IVC's investments in the United States** 28 startups · $470M](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/ivc-investments-united-states)[Portfolio map **IVC portfolio map** 101 startups · $981M](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/ivc-portfolio-map)[Co-investors **Who invests with IVC** 58 co-investors](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/ivc-co-investors)[Sector portfolio **IVC's Web3 & Crypto portfolio** 27 startups · $141M](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/ivc-web3-crypto-portfolio)[Sector portfolio **IVC's AI portfolio** 15 startups · $132M](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/ivc-ai-portfolio)[Sector portfolio **IVC's IT Services portfolio** 11 startups · $49M](https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/ivc-it-services-portfolio) ## Raising from investors like IVC? 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