Top 50 Music Startup Investors in Japan (October 2026)

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• IGU — IGU is a professional team dedicated to designing, refining, and delivering exceptional entertainment experiences. With a strong focus on creativity, quality, and innovation, IGU brings together talented professionals who transform ideas into engaging and memorable experiences.
• GEMBA — GEMBA develops on-site improvement DX services specialising in the manufacturing industry.
• NexusAdvisors — NexusAdvisors operates AvaCareer, an AI-powered recruitment platform that leverages intelligent AI agents to support both companies and job seekers by streamlining hiring processes, enhancing candidate matching, and improving recruitment efficiency.

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• Final Aim — Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.” In April 2022, the company established its headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, FinalAim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, it was also chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the Berkely SkyDeck program. In June 2023, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.
• Volve Creative — Volve Creative is a media company that provides virtual artist management, events, advertising video, and music production services.
• Lightfury Games — India's true AAA game studio with a vision to pioneer a new era of gaming by creating groundbreaking AAA titles that entertain and inspire players worldwide.

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• Sisuta — Sisuta is a purpose-driven organization committed to addressing fundamental social issues by seamlessly integrating human insight with advanced technology, creating innovative solutions that empower individuals, strengthen communities, and unlock the full potential of both people and digital tools to drive sustainable social impact.
• BASE — BASE provides web-based services that develop and build e-commerce platforms. The company provides its services across Japan, such as net shop creation, development of shopping applications, development of online payment, and other services.
• Tokoshie — Building infrastructure that inspires everyone to create.

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• AI Mage — AI Mage is an IT company that provides AI solutions for anime production business industries.
• Umami United — Umami United is a plant-based food brand with unique focus on Japanese food technologies and traditional ingredients to make delicious and healthy food to unite people at one table. The wide lineups are designed to be vegan-friendly, buddhist friendly, and halal friendly for all.
• Gravity Design — Gravity Design is a full-stack platform consolidating supply chains for home interior materials.

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• WAKA — WAKA is a studio that produces metaverse games and specializes in contract development for domestic businesses.
• Rehabilitation 3.0 — Rehabilitation 3.0 focuses on a preventive medical system that provides AI assessment and tracking on health, exercise, mood, and wellness.
• Movus Technologies — Movus Technologies Indonesia is automotive company that provides car ownership rental services.

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• LQUOM — QWAVE offers cryptography communication technology.
• Etaily — Etaily provides e-commerce and retail solutions in the Philippines, enabling brands with end-to-end services, from store management to fulfillment.
• Link Therapeutics — Link Therapeutics specializes in developing therapeutic methods for targeting autoantibodies and identifying pathogenic autoantibodies.

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• QNu Labs — QNu Labs is the first and only Indian company to develop Quantum cyber-security products using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Technology. QKD solves the problem of key distribution by allowing the exchange of a cryptographic key between two remote parties with unconditional security over a quantum channel.
• ElleThermo — elleThermo aims to implement Semiconductor-Sensitised Thermal Cells (STCs), an energy conversion technology that can generate electricity from unused waste heat above room temperature.
• FLASH — FLASH is an entertainment and technology startup.

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• Mozu — MOZU operates a construction materials procurement platform.
• Valt Japan — VALT JAPAN is a social business compan that continues to pursue solutions to social issues.
• Beer and Tech — Beer and Tech present HitoHana, an e-commerce and subscription platform dedicated to flowers and greenery. HitoHana makes it easy for customers to access curated floral arrangements and a variety of plants. Additionally, HitoHanaNote, the accompanying website, provides helpful resources on selecting and nurturing houseplants, orchids, succulents,and more, supporting plant enthusiasts with expert guidance for thriving indoor greenery.

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• Plainer — Plainer is an IT company that provides software development, data management, and SaaS solutions.
• Packative — Platform to design and order custom packaging online
• CareLink — CareLink is an app that connects people looking for one-time part-time work in nursing and welfare.

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• AlgaleX — AlgaleX is a food technology and biotechnology company that develops AI-powered algae fermentation technology to produce sustainable food ingredients, nutritional compounds, and bioproducts. The company leverages proprietary AI-driven cultivation and fermentation systems to convert underutilized food byproducts into high-value microalgae rich innutrients such as DHA, umami compounds, and other functional ingredients. Its mission is to build a circular bioeconomy by reducing food waste while providing sustainable alternatives to marine- and animal-derived ingredients.The company's core technology is Touji-24, an AI-powered algae cultivation and fermentation control system that automates and optimizes microalgae production. Using proprietary fermentation processes and food byproducts such as awamori lees, AlgaleX cultivates algae that can be used to produce Umamo, a plant-based ingredient combining seafood-like umami flavor with high concentrations of DHA. This approach reduces reliance on wild-caught fish as a source of omega-3 fatty acids while upcycling food industry byproducts into valuable nutritional ingredients.
• Prossel Holdings — Prossel Holdings are a holding company based in Niigata, building the future of manufacturing and technology.
• Mign — Mign offers a generative AI-related SaaS solutions for the construction and real estate fields.

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• Samansa — Samansa is a film production company that offers planning, production, and distribution of telefilms, dramas, and short series.
• AndGAMER — AndGAMER is an eSports agency that develops custom controllers and gaming products for players.
• TASIMOVF — Founder of Asimov Foundation. Investing in the future of AI & Crypto (a much more meaningful space than FX) prev. @xbox

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• Recri — Recri works for the entertainment industry and specializes in operations management tasks like ticketing for stage, film, and music shows.
• Letara — Letara operates a space technology platform with the intention to serve a logistics network covering the solar system. The company produces hybrid propulsion engines for small spacecraft, promoting groundbreaking advances in space propulsion with high thrust, safe, and inexpensive propulsion system technology.
• Compass — Compass is a Solve problems in the local labor market with Consultation x Technology

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• Baby Jam — Baby Jam is a music app that offers music promotion, video editing, videography, and transaction services.
• Pick You — Pick You offers a marketplace that facilitates seamless purchase of items directly from popular Instagram users.
• TicketMe — TicketMe is Japan's largest NFT, allows to freely purchase and sell tickets for live music, theater, sports, and other events. Its purpose is to ''find the hidden value in the world and deliver the appropriate value to the right location.

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• Tooon — Tooon Inc. is a technology company that deals with development and operations of business management tools .
• Kids Snack Lab — Kids Snack Lab is a food manufacturing firm that produces and sells nutritional sweets for children.
• Volve Creative — Volve Creative is a media company that provides virtual artist management, events, advertising video, and music production services.

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• But Beautiful — A collaborative AI workspace, built on your company context. Build and orchestrate agents right alongside your team's projects, meetings, and connected apps.
• QueryLift — QueryLift provides software that analyzes AI-generated brand visibility and monitors generative AI security risks.
• Ocean — Ocean is a technology-driven company dedicated to promoting digital transformation in the tax-free and retail shopping sectors. By developing innovative digital platforms and integrated solutions, the company streamlines tax refund processes and enhances the overall shopping experience for international travelers and retailers alike.

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• MI-6 — MI-6 is a research, development, consulting, and project management for material development using IT. We will promote materials informatics in the field of material development with our technological capabilities and a wealth of project knowledge that challenge the world's most advanced technologies .
• ELESTYLE — ELESTYLE are promoting mobile payments and providing high value-added services for users to realize a cashless society.
• Luup — Luup is Japan's #1 e-scooter and e-bike sharing service provider. Luup currently operates in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama, while planning to expand to other cities all over Japan. The service is based on a high-density port network, where anyone can rent and return to their original fleets.

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• MyPart — MyPart is an AI-powered song search and matching platform with products that serve both songwriters and creative industry executives.
• AI Music — AI Music is at the forefront of exploring how artificial intelligence can change and adapt music. Quite simply, we believe music should be accessible and contextually relevant for both its creators and its listeners. With our Infinite Music Engine and other proprietary technology, we deliver bespoke solutions for marketers, publishers, fitnessprofessionals, creative agencies and many more. Music that adapts to your heartbeat, audio advertising that matches listener context, universal licenses across formats... All of this is possible, and more, thanks to our cutting-edge research and scalable in-house development.
• Broomx Technologies — Broomx Technologies is the projected VR company creating the most advanced tools to enjoy virtual reality in real spaces. Founded in 2014 in the heart of Barcelona Technological Hub, they develop propietary solutions in the fields of Software, Hardware and Cloud Services. Their team is a mix of designers/creative minds,developers/engineers and communication/marketing/business development specialists. Broomx Founders and Directors, Serrano Brothers, have melt different disciplines with their passion for disruptive solutions and advanced technologies, always with the human factor and user experience in mind.

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• SOUNDRAW — Your personal AI music generator.
• Inter Holding — Inter delivers solutions for global difficulties using vacuum technology, which uses a particular check valve to maintain a 99.5% vacuum rate.
• Better Place — Better place vision is to create a world in which kind people can continue to be kind, as well as a society in which people can work in their own way without worrying about money.

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• Sustainable Lab — SusLab is a data bank that uses AI technology to support SDG and ESG development goals and investments.
• SOUNDRAW — Your personal AI music generator.
• Persistent Energy Partners — Africa's Climate Venture Builder - We believe in the power of climate-positive economic development in Africa. For the last decade, we have been working hand in hand with exceptional entrepreneurs, investing both financial and human capital to build successful climate ventures on the continent. Our companies offer competitive financial returns required to drive lasting impact.

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• SOUNDRAW — Your personal AI music generator.

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• MI-6 — MI-6 is a research, development, consulting, and project management for material development using IT. We will promote materials informatics in the field of material development with our technological capabilities and a wealth of project knowledge that challenge the world's most advanced technologies .
• STUDIO — The easiest and quickest way to build your beautiful portfolio website, landing page or anything. No code. All creative freedom.
• STUDIO Japan — STUDIO is a development and operation of the next-generation design tool.

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• AirKamuy — AirKamuy is an aviation company that designs and manufactures fixed-wing VTOL aircraft and drones with the help of modern technology.
• Haul — Haul is a human resources company that provides recruitment consulting and marketing SaaS development services.
• Sorabito — SORABITO is an eCommerce marketplace for used construction equipment and machinery.

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• Sinumy — Sinumy develops touchless identity authentication technology and high-speed, high-precision position measurement technology.
• Sisuta — Sisuta is a purpose-driven organization committed to addressing fundamental social issues by seamlessly integrating human insight with advanced technology, creating innovative solutions that empower individuals, strengthen communities, and unlock the full potential of both people and digital tools to drive sustainable social impact.
• Tohakusha — Tohakusha is a creative agency that offers design, production and sale of digital content and EC websites, and content creation services.

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• Toremoro — toremo is a music platform app that targets sounds from all over the world such as ASMR and natural sounds.

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• CaTe — CaTe is based in Tokyo. CaTe develops and manufactures a Digital Therapeutic (DTx) for remote cardiac rehabilitation. Their invention allows heart disease patients to safely and successfully complete cardiac rehabilitation utilizing standing exercise in a confined space, such as at home, without the use of ergometers or similar instruments.
• Alxtal — Alxtal is a tech company who optimize the development, design, and manufacturing processes of the manufacturing industry with IT and AI.
• EISHIN — EISHIN is a technology company that specializes in pet tech business, recruitment consulting, website creation, and development services.

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• CLAS — Class is a connection between people, the value of money, time and things.
• Polyuse — Polyuse Co., Ltd. is developing technology centered on "3D printers for construction" for the construction and civil engineering industries under the mission of "updating the construction industry with the power of technology".
• Peach Cars — Buy or sell your car in Nairobi-Kenya with ease. Browse a wide range of vehicles, connect with trusted sellers, and find the perfect car today. Simple, fast, and secure transactions.

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• HJ — HJ is a marketing company that provides media, marketing, and sales promotion services targeted toward teens.
• SAGOJO — SAGOJO is a planning and operation of the amazing traveler recruiting site "SAGOJO" and production, direction, and editing of accompanying content.
• Stationhead — Stationhead is the place for music fans around the world to connect, listen live, and stream together.

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• SOUNDRAW — Your personal AI music generator.

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• Recri — Recri works for the entertainment industry and specializes in operations management tasks like ticketing for stage, film, and music shows.
• onlyone travel — Only One is a travel agency specialized in Latin American destinations run by Japanese managers.

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• Recri — Recri works for the entertainment industry and specializes in operations management tasks like ticketing for stage, film, and music shows.

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• Lang-8 — Lang-8 is the best place for learning and practicing foreign languages. Post an entry in the language you are learning, then a native speaker will correct your entries. Currently there are more than 80 languages available on Lang-8.
• LanCul — LanCul is an education based start up.
• TIGALA — TIGALA is deployed M & A services

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• Loom.ai — Loom.ai is enabling a new era of virtual communication through the creation, animation and sharing of personalized, 3D avatars. Based in San Francisco, and an alumni of the Y Combinator Fellowship, the Academy Award-winning team has created a best-in-class solution powered by deep learning, computer vision and visual effects. In just seconds,Loom.ai can take a single photograph and transform it into a fully representative, 3D avatar as personalized as the individual by recognizing the many nuances that make each face unique. Animatable and expressive in real-time, these avatars can be used to power current and future applications in mobile messaging, entertainment, AR/VR, e-commerce, video conferencing, broadcasting and more. For more information, visit www.loom.aiLoom.ai has received funding from DHVC, Dentsu Ventures, Zach Coelius’ AngelList syndicate, GREE VR Capital, Presence Capital and Anorak Ventures.
• Folio — FOLIO is a financial Instruments Business Operator .
• Metagen Therapeutics — Metagen Therapeutics is a Drug discovery and medical business company which utilizes microbiome science.

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• Cargo — Ara Screens is a digital out of home network solution provider, DOOH smart signage operator, and the world's leading car-top and in-car advertising placement provider for Rideshare & Taxi.
• SOUNDRAW — Your personal AI music generator.
• Sound — Sound connects artists and listeners to take ownership over the culture they create together.

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• Asuene — Asuene involves in clean power retail business, retail SaaS business, etc.
• Movandi — Movandi is the fastest growing 5G mmWave solutions company focused on the design and development of deep technology for 5G and beyond.
• Lightsynq — Lightsynq is developing universal optical quantum interconnects that bridge the gap to large-scale quantum computers.

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• Anaguma — Anaguma handles business development based on the philosophy of helping people with a sustainable structure. The company's business objective is to eliminate concerns about purchases and reservations, and it delivers before-sales social networks. It also provides matching services exclusively for housekeepers' personal contracts. Thecompany also offers influencer marketing services with a focus on removing waste completely from advertising and realizing a world in which good products can be sold regardless of advertising costs.Anaguma was founded in January 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• Ness — Ness is a tech company that offers 3 service websites and analytic tools for NFT marketing tool, TikTok product and NFT holders.
• Visual Bank — Visual Bank operates a stock photo business and provides an AI data platform. It aims to create a society in which the value of Japanese creations is maximized and optimized.

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• LiLz — LiLz is an IT technology network for businesses looking to use AI and IoT to offer new services and value.
• Tech Doctor — Tech Doctor is a health monitoring service which provides analysis and insights for self care reducing the need for health care workers.
• NABLA Mobility — Solving the complexities involved in the "Operation of Fleets" of Mobility and support its evolution and decarbonization

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• Lazuli — Lazuli is a SaaS platform that enables companies to utilize data for analysis, search, recommendation, marketing & supply chain management.
• NutmegLabs — NutmegLabs takes care of tourism and leisure by helping with online booking and digitizing the business. It was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
• Findy — Findy is a Japanese company once surprised the world by sending out products such as cars and home appliances one after another

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• Medigle — Medigle is a consulting firm that provides medical consulting and B2B services.
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• Space quarters — Space Quarters is a manufacturing company that produces payload deploy and panels, and develops space assembly robotic systems.

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• bgrass — bgrass is a consultation support platform for women working in the IT industry.
• Cloudbase — Cloudbase is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of cloud services and management.
• Metaverse Creators — Metaverse Creators is a feature-rich virtual platform providing gamers with a wide range of games, creation tools, and avatar editing tools.

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• Oikos Music — Oikos Music is a media company that provides service to support artists by purchasing music rights.

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• AuB — AuB is an intestinal microflora analysis that contributes to the athlete's performance improvement and human health maintenance.
• Biolinq — Introducing a revolutionary platform for metabolic health.
• VIE STYLE — VIE STYLE offers wearable music device and AI technology services.

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• XDeli — XDeli is a digital application that offers food delivery and meal subsidy service for corporate employees.
• Swap — Swap is a tech company offering IT services and business consulting, as well as supporting companies and educational institutions.
• First Penguins — First Penguins envisions a world in which everyone interested in sports and culture can reach their full potential and fully enjoy themselves.

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• ZUU — ZUU is a Japan-based company that supports financial advisors with related consultancies and manages monetary websites. It also supports the asset management and asset advisor business of executives with finance and IT.
• Zuu Online — ZUU online is a Tokyo-based financial media which provides original insights on financial market news,the latest business trend and personal finance advice
• Confidence — Confidence provides temporary staffing, recruitment, and outsourcing solutions for the gaming and entertainment industries. They also provide services such as QA to ensure quality, multilingual localization to support overseas expansion, and customer support.

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• INNOPHYS — INNOPHYS is developing, designing, manufacturing, consulting and distributing robotics equipment for various industries. Their flagship product, Muscle Suit® is a wearable robot supported by artificial muscle technology, well known for its high quality and reasonable price compared with the same kind of support exoskeletons. The company is planningto expand its business to Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.
• VIE STYLE — VIE STYLE offers wearable music device and AI technology services.

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• SALOWIN — SALOWIN is a shared salon where freelance hairdressers can freely provide customer service and service.
• Gojo & Company — We are enabling financial inclusion for everyone by partnering with financial service providers.
• Onestruction — Onestruction is an IT firm that offers construction solution development, 3D model and document creation, and operational support services.

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• YOUTRUST — YOUTRUST is a startup to operate YOUTRUST a referral recruitment platform for side-job change.
• Henry — Henry develops and provides a cloud-based electronic medical record and receipt system for small and medium-sized hospitals.
• Logomix — Logomix Inc is a mammalian cellular genome architect startup. Logomix proprietary platform, Geno-Writing™, technology integrates large-scale (Mb) human genome-writing technologies and providing genetically architected versatile human cells and/or downsized cells and microbes for drug development and cell & gene therapy area.Majority ofthe cell engineering companies are currently focused on optimization of gene clusters by automatic high throughput system however, Logomix’s Geno-Writing™ provides the required tools for dealing with mammalian or complex genomes. Logomix works with partners by providing new biology-based solutions to co-create business and social values on Geno-Writing™ platform Current Focus Area includes: 1. Human Health & Therapeutics 2. Biomaterials & Chemicals 3. Agriculture & EnvironmentLogomix has 11 ongoing collaborative research partnerships. Currently Logomix is specifically looking for industry partners to address unmet needs in neurodegenerative disease areas.

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• Landsview — Landsview is an IT company that provides software development, numerical analysis, testing equipment, and measurement services.
• Izanagi Games — Izanagi Games is an entertainment company that focuses on producing and publishing interactive games.
• BEAM Technologies — BEAM Technologies, focuses on developing optical semiconductor devices using special light to offer clean solutions to ecosystem-related problems.

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• Lab — Lab is a music company that supports artists through digital marketing, aiming to expand fan bases through various strategies like YouTube, social media, concerts, and fashion sales. They prioritize artists' music, personality, concept, and message to foster closer connections between artists and fans.

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• MoonJapan — MoonJapan is an educational impact startup that offers a variety of programs and thorough assistance.
• Respo — Respo is a service that enables people to save money by buying things at a discount.
• Prefab — Prefab offers cutting-edge AI SaaS solutions tailored for the construction industry, enhancing efficiency, safety, and decision-making through data-driven insights.

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• Recri — Recri works for the entertainment industry and specializes in operations management tasks like ticketing for stage, film, and music shows.
• Back Dooor — Back Dooor is an app that provides 1on1 chatting services with favorite player of the users.
• onlyone travel — Only One is a travel agency specialized in Latin American destinations run by Japanese managers.