Top 50 Travel VC Funds & Investors in Japan (June 2026)

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• Zest — ZEST is an IT firm that offers consulting and management support services to its clients. It is based in Tokyo.
• FamiOne — FamiOne is creating a society that will support the future of couples who want to receive children.
• Meetcareer — Meetcareer provides online counseling services for career planning.

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• Degas — Degas develops solutions to improve the productivity of small-scale farmers in Africa.
• pickupon — Pickupon is a company that transcribes important parts of the call
• Rise — Rise is a credit-led platform that enables underserved consumers to access installment-based purchasing power.

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• Paytner — yup is providing services to support freelance people's funding.The freelance population in Japan has been shown to continue to increase in many Chosa. While working styles are diversified, they are not able to respond to the development of the working environment, and they will develop their business to change the situation where problemssuch as funding, credit, sexual harassment, and power harassment are accumulated.
• Akari Hosho — Akari Hosho provides a group of trusted professionals, including lawyers and judicial scriveners. Akari Hosho provides a guarantee service.
• Black Cat Carnival — Black Cat Carnival Inc. is a communication service development company.

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• Ababa — Ababa provides recruitment and employment solutions.
• PlaceHolder — Placeholder is a space value creation company that provides people with inspiring and exciting experiences by fusing digital technology and real space.
• RICOS — RICOS is a tech company that optimizes manufacturing processes using AI, simulation, and high-performance computing technologies.

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• Blacklane — Blacklane is the global chauffeur service that offers safety, sustainability, and stress-free travel. Since 2017, the company has been carbon-neutral, combining a five-star guest experience with care for the planet. The customers can book their travels using Blacklane’s mobile app or website.Blacklane was co-founded by Jens Wohltorf and FrankSteuer and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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• ZenBusiness — Start a new business today for $0 or grow your existing business with the ZenBusiness platform. Get to your first dollar faster without the stress.

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• Logiless — Logiless is a cloud type all-in-one software dedicated to net shop. Since both orders and stocks can be managed together in a logical manner, efficiency of operations can be realized at low cost.
• LUC — LUC is a provider of the AI ​​x experience analysis platform "TERUS," .
• Turing — Turing develops and manufactures fully autonomous vehicles.

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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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• YOUTRUST — YOUTRUST is a startup to operate YOUTRUST a referral recruitment platform for side-job change.
• Orange — Orange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics.
• Sensyn Robotics — Sensyn Robotics they have been developing business solutions that combine robotics technology such as drones with advanced technology. In particular, by promoting automation and generalization, they are proposing new ways to solve business problems, including saving labor and enabling unattended operations. In this way, in addition to helpingtackle the social issues facing Japan, they plan to offer a diverse range of solutions developed in Japan, a front-runner of global challenges, to the rest of the world.

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• Goodwings — Choose responsible travel options, track emissions, and offset them for free with Goodwings. Our sustainability-focused travel management system helps you travel responsibly while reducing your carbon footprint.
• byFood.com — Food tours, cooking classes, dining experiences & tastings in Japan. Enjoy a meal in Japan and help children around the world thr
• Tablecross — Tablecross is a Marketing consulting business for restaurants.

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• 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.
• Pragtech — Pragtech develops and operates parking lot service software that helps to eliminate payment congestion and reduce operating costs.
• Metro Weather — Metroweather is a venture from Kyoto University that develops a high-performance Doppler lidar that measures the direction and speed of wind several tens of kilometers away from minute movements of fine particles in the atmosphere. We aim to contribute to the safety of the sky by completing a three-dimensional wind map, which has never beenrealized,based on years of research at the Kyoto University Research Institute for Sustainable Areas.

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• Light — Light is a software development company that allows streamers and viewers to connect in real time through an application.
• Yosemite — Yosemite is a wellness company that provides health and wellness products, supplements, skincare, and personal care items.
• Innovative Space Carrier — Innovative Space Carrier is a aerospace company that offers space transportation systems, planning, drafting and technology strategies.

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• Pick You — Pick You offers a marketplace that facilitates seamless purchase of items directly from popular Instagram users.
• Redcliff — Redcliff is a drone management company that organizes aerial shows and events for private and public organizations.
• CareLink — CareLink is an app that connects people looking for one-time part-time work in nursing and welfare.

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• Mederi — Mederi is a FemTech company that operates Ubu, a women's wellness brand.
• Requpo — Requpo is a brand-new salon reservation app that allows you to book a beauty salon without having to search.
• Hogetic Lab — Hogetic Lab specialize in DCaaS, AI development, and Data human resources training.

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• Fivot — Fivot is a financial company that provides venture capital, financing, credit, money lending, and prepaid payment services.
• Plainer — Plainer is an IT company that provides software development, data management, and SaaS solutions.
• CraftBank — CraftBank, Inc. is the start-up that operates online matching platform between constructors with having relations with 22k specialty constructors (10% coverage in the market). The company was succeeded in Management BuyOut in April 2021.

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• pickupon — Pickupon is a company that transcribes important parts of the call
• Bravesoft — bravesoft is a software company that operates events and in-house product for contract development and events. The company offering services such as UI / UX design, application consignment development service, appvisor push, and technical research service.
• ventus Japan — ventus is an Media and Entertainment based company.ventus aiming to be an entertainment company that provides technology that all fans can enjoy.

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• ULUU — ULUU is an ocean material that replaces plastic and actively benefits the world.
• Aquaria — Aquaria provides solutions to secure access to clean water. The organization adapts its approaches based on the needs of these communities. It addresses water-related challenges through various methods.
• Funderbeam — Funderbeam is a funding and trading platform that connects companies and investors to buy and sell equity stakes. The platform allows the founders to gain exposure, legal support, a funding manager, or an investor network. It also allows the investors to take control of their investments and trade anytime they want.The company was founded in 2013as a global data platform for startup companies.

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• Z-Works — "Z-Works Life Engine" is a cloud-type IoT platform. Collect and analyze the data of the terminal equipped with Z-Wave on the cloud, you can browse various data with the smartphone and remotely control the terminal equipped with Z-Wave.
• NovAccel — NovAccel operates as a deep tech company, ensure a stable supply of medical radioisotopes.
• Sonire Therapeutics — Sonire Therapeutics provides High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound treatment for cancer.

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• FR8Labs — FR8Labs offers a practical freight forwarder solution that includes all of the modules required, without the extraneous trappings of overly sophisticated features that may not use but wind up paying for.
• Runchise — Runchise is an integrated restaurant and franchise management system to increase operational efficiency and profit.
• Fresh Factory — Fresh Factory runs a web of hyperlocal cold-chain fulfilment centers in Indonesia.

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• Koska — Koska is a service that automates highly accurate cost calculation without trouble in the IoT system.
• Zehitomo — Zehitomo is an Japanese online platform that enables user to hire local service professionals, from photographers to personal trainers.
• Pocket Concierge — Pocket Concierge is an online service for people to make online reservations at selected restaurants. The company's mission is to broadcast Japanese culinary culture worldwide and provide guests with exclusive dining experience.

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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.
• MUSE — MUSE is a robotics company that provides robotic solutions for retail stores to support in-store operations.
• Tech Doctor — Tech Doctor is a health monitoring service which provides analysis and insights for self care reducing the need for health care workers.

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• Sabu — Sabu is an online work agency that offers back-office operations, web production, and outsourcing services for the dental care industry.
• Vesicle — Vesicle is a fruit and vegetable company that provides distribution and delivery of fresh vegetables.
• CLEAR INNOVATION — CLEAR INNOVATION Co., Ltd. is a technology company with the mission to "Turn the unconventional into the new normal." This reflects a commitment to reshaping standards by addressing and solving potential problems previously deemed unsolvable, and by establishing new de facto infrastructure for society. The company positions itself at theforefront of innovation, consistently pursuing solutions that others have given up on and challenging norms to create lasting positive change.

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• Thinca — Thinca is an IT system planning, development, and operations company that provides a cloud-based CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) hospitality & communication solution for corporate offices.
• ORENDA WORLD — ORENDA focuses on developing high-definition 3D simulation systems that apply gamification and real-time rendering technology.
• QD Laser — QD Laser offers semiconductor lasers such as quantum dot lasers for silicon photonics, and retinal projectors as well. From Japan to the world.

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• Josys — Stop letting runaway SaaS costs & unsecured SaaS access ruin your day. Josys is the only SaaS Management Platform that provides true 360-degree control.
• Ridge-i — Ridge-i is proposing and developing an appropriate combination of technologies including AI in various phases of the company.We provide AI technology optimized for business needs. Ridge-i features Ridge-i's comprehensive ability to realize impact at business sites, from AI consulting focusing on machine learning and deep learning, to solutiondevelopment.
• Zenno Astronautics — Zenno Astronautics hardware and software products ensure satellite missions are effectively managed, guaranteeing maximum economic returns and responsible use of space.

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• Raena — RAENA adalah platform reseller kecantikan terbesar di Indonesia yang memberikan peluang bisnis rumahan yang menjanjikan. Dropshipper & Reseller produk kecantikan
• Ralali — Ralali.com, Pusat toko grosir online pertama di Indonesia, sebagai b2b wholesale marketplace platform yang menghubungkan supplier, distributor dengan retail.
• Delivered Korea — Delivered Korea is an e-commerce platform, that accelerates cross-border e-commerce from South Korea to your country.

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• Owl Labs — Owl Labs is a collaborative tech company revolutionizing how the world communicates through inclusive and immersive video experiences. Built for modern organizations, we’re dedicated to empowering hybrid and remote teams with our award-winning collaborative technology and product suite.
• Tabinaka — Tabinaka is a Japanese booking & reservation platform for overseas tours and travel activities.
• Fun Group — Hello! We are Fun Group (formally Tabinaka) and we are Japan's first Travel and Leisure startup offering unique tours and experiences. We currently offer experiences in 7 different locations globally.

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• Brhino — Brhino provides planning, development, and management of web services. The company's product, Monokabu, is a site where people can buy and sell sneakers and things like stock. Brhino is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• LEAN BODY — Lean Body is an online platform for fitness videos.
• Stacked — Stacked is an exclusive membership platform limited to a creator's top 10 fans.

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• Superworm — Superworm is a producer of environmentally friendly and long-term solutions to societal challenges. The company undertakes genome editing research and sells protein powders, biofuels, and organic fertilizers made from superworms, allowing customers to consume insect-derived proteins and biofuels.
• Nehan — Nehan is a software firm that offers AI bidding information and a media outlet that delivers to local government businesses.
• Space quarters — Space Quarters is a manufacturing company that produces payload deploy and panels, and develops space assembly robotic systems.

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• Axelspace Holdings — Axelspace is a startup company developing businesses in the microsatellite field. Axelspace plans to construct a monitoring platform to cover the entire globe on a daily basis at extremely low cost.
• Japan Agriculture — Exportation of Japanese agricultural products is currently small in volume. While Japanese farmers aspire to export their products to foreign countries for more people to enjoy and local consumers universally share the positive perception of the quality of Japanese agricultural products, issues such as price, communication, and logistics hinder theexpansion of exportation.They aim to solve these issues and satisfy the needs of both Japanese farmers and global consumers which are so clearly evident but devastatingly unmet.
• Reiwa Travel — Reiwa Trave is a digital travel agency intended that optimizes overseas travel. The company's platform uses online travel booking tools that provide digitalized contracts along with trip management, thereby enabling its customers' vacation and leisure experiences.

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• Matcha — MATCHA is a web magazine for travelers to Japan. It covers 9 languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, 한국어, ภาษาไทย, Indonesian, Việt Nam, etc.

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• Matcha — MATCHA is a web magazine for travelers to Japan. It covers 9 languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, 한국어, ภาษาไทย, Indonesian, Việt Nam, etc.

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• Xperisus — Xperisus provides solutions to government agencies and local governments, such as support for the development of value-added experiences.

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• Satoyume — Satoyume is a consulting firm that fully coordinates the development of individuals, objects, and ba for long-term community development.
• Xperisus — Xperisus provides solutions to government agencies and local governments, such as support for the development of value-added experiences.
• Unito — Unito offers people a friction-free lifestyle by pursuing optimization of living.

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• Mui Lab — Mui is an aesthetically-pleasing wooden IoT device connected to a cloud service. By accessing information through natural wood, we can rethink a new type of lifestyle.
• Cizucu — Cizucu is a stock photo community that helps creators and brands to create photos.
• Xperisus — Xperisus provides solutions to government agencies and local governments, such as support for the development of value-added experiences.

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• D-Chain — D-Chain offers services related to IT development and production in the Web3 and Web2 fields.
• Xtraveler — Xtraveler is a travel company that provides hotel searches, accommodations, and lodging facilities.
• Piece — Piece is a digital real estate platform offering the easiest and most transparent way to participate in income-producing real estate in Europe. Our mission is to make real estate ownership inclusive and more accessible.

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• REVORN — REVORN is a fragrance AI and DX research and development company. They develop products such as odor sensors that can respond to odor issues and needs. They provide consultation at a range of levels, from identifying issues to developing solutions.
• Rutilea — RUTILEA is an IT company that aims to solve social issues through open-source. By advancing revolutionary 'AI teaching AI' concept, edefine automation, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiency.
• Edgecortix — At Edgecortix, we automate the design of AI accelerators for on-device deep learning. Our Dynamic Neural Accelerator IP, and performance optimized AI Software & Hardware Co-exploration framework, reduces time to market and brings massive cost savings across multiple industry verticals.

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• CloudLegal — CloudLegal provides AI-powered legal services, combining generative AI with legal expertise to streamline corporate operations.
• Blackbox — Blackbox is an entertainment firm that is involved in businesses, including VTuber production, media mix, and live music events.
• Knowhere — Knowhere is a company that applies high-performance AI to sports.

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• Naked Root — Naked Root generates technology that makes it simple to grow plants.
• IFO Corporation — A strong and engaged private sector is indispensible to ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. That's where IFC comes in - we have more than 60 years experience in unlocking private investment, creating markets and opportunities where they are needed most.
• Uptime Industries — Lemony is a secure, on-premise generative AI platform that delivers organization-wide trust, ownership, and transparency in AI. It provides all AI needs in a box, on-premise, fully private and secure, no cloud access required - $499/mth for up to 5 users. Start exploring organization-specific AI on a desk with a single Lemony Box (Node), andscale for larger teams and increased multi-model usage with multiple Lemony Nodes. All business data are securely grounded in.

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• AlgaleX — AlgaleX is a firm that utilizes discarded food waste to create ingredients such as plant-based proteins.
• HarvestX — HarvestX manufactures fully automatic robots which contributes to the shortage of agricultural human resources and stable food production
• Quantum Flowers & Foods — Quantum Flowers & Foods is a technology firm that develops and creates agricultural business models and technologies.

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• Niro — Niro is embedding personal credit products into leading consumer internet platforms. The fintech startup aims to disrupt the consumer lending ecosystem in the country by democratizing access to convenient and hassle-free embedded credit products for 624 million internet users in India.
• Aquaconnect — Aquaconnect was founded in 2017 as a full-stack aquaculture technology venture to offer data-driven farm advisory solutions and market place solutions to Shrimp and Fish farmers. As a part of promoting sustainable farming practices in aquaculture ecosystem, we have launched an Artificial Intelligence farm advisor 'FarmMOJO' - a friendlyfarm companion. FarmMOJO's data intelligence improves farm productivity and connects farmers with aquaculture industry stakeholders under its market place. Aquaconnect works with about 3000 farmers in Indian states of Andhra, Tamilnadu, and Gujrat to improve their farm revenues through technology intervention.
• Virohan — Virohan is India's leading professional training partner of NSDC, providing paramedical diploma courses in MLT, OTT, HA, etc for 12th pass and graduates.

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• HelloBoss — HelloBoss is an AI-based recruitment platform that promotes the mobility of human resources services for job seekers through an application.
• Kenzo — Kenzo enables the operation of a construction-specific ordering platform.
• AVA Intelligence — AVA Intelligence is a Internet service development company.

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• Valise — Valise provides insider access & unique experiences to the modern day internationalist. A perfect jump start to who & what is hot in creative capitals. At its core is the Valise Society - a global private members association for innovative leaders of the creative class.
• Valise — Valise is a women's travel service platform.

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• RABO — RABO is a Cat-Tech Company that "watches cat life with technology.
• MICOLY — MICOLY is a operator of a website aimed at publishing and selling creative video lessons. The company hosts lectures that are presented by the creators of all categories who are keen on sharing their techniques and philosophies in areas of nail art, Japanese calligraphy, flower arrangement, knitting and many more, as well as interacting with theirpassionate fans, enabling users to take creative lessons and start a new hobby.
• Asoview — ASOVIEW Inc. is an online booking website that provides booking services for weekend leisure activities like skydiving and rafting. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Shibuya, Kanagawa.

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• byFood.com — Food tours, cooking classes, dining experiences & tastings in Japan. Enjoy a meal in Japan and help children around the world thr
• Tablecross — Tablecross is a Marketing consulting business for restaurants.

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• Valise — Valise provides insider access & unique experiences to the modern day internationalist. A perfect jump start to who & what is hot in creative capitals. At its core is the Valise Society - a global private members association for innovative leaders of the creative class.
• BoostIO — MAISIN&CO makes meetings efficient. MAISIN&CO was founded in 2014.
• Valise — Valise is a women's travel service platform.

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• SWAT Mobility — SWAT Mobility is a smart mobility company that provides demand-responsive, ride-sharing technology in high capacity vehicles. We work with corporates, transport operators and government agencies to improve transport services. Learn more about how we can help you leverage technology for your transport.
• Sakana AI — We are creating a new kind of foundation model based on nature-inspired intelligence.
• Vibe Video — We are creating the first of its kind ai driven app that will allow creatives to have a critical analysis of their music paired with visuals.

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• BW LPG — BW LPG is a leader in LPG shipping with the world's largest fleet of Very Large Gas Carriers. We are listed in Oslo and have offices worldwide
• Tenchijin — Tenchijin is optimiz human civilization using space big data.
• Cellid — Cellid developing the waveguide-architecture display module for AR glasses and high-performance spatial recognition software.

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• Gatari — Gatari is developing an AR audio platform, including the AR camera app Vismuth, which can call avatars in reality.
• Petokoto — Petokoto is a media created with pet specialists such as certified veterinarians.
• Bravesoft — bravesoft is a software company that operates events and in-house product for contract development and events. The company offering services such as UI / UX design, application consignment development service, appvisor push, and technical research service.

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• JaQool, Inc. — JaQool is a company that will leverage social innovation and new technologies to create convenient services that are something to get excited about. Three entrepreneurs from different backgrounds have gathered together to utilise these new technologies and techniques to develop services that can help to make the world a better place.JaQool willinitially work on a mobile translation service for tourists coming to Japan from overseas. The number of tourists from overseas has been increasing rapidly in recent years, but many have encountered difficulties due to being unable to understand Japanese. Removing the language barrier is a pressing challenge that needs to be addressed, particularly in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics that will be held in 2020. JaQool can help contribute towards a solution.
• Kotozna — Kotozna is an IT service company that aims to solve the social problem of "language cave" using cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine translation. Multilingual translation services such as "Kotozna Chat", which provides messaging with simultaneous translation between different SNS platforms, and "KotoznaCamera", which translates Japanese content such as restaurant menus and displays them by QR code scanning.
• Blossom Energy — Developed advanced nuclear reactors that are able to produce clean energy, Blossom Energy manufactures nuclear reactors for the nuclear energy industry. The focus of the company is on providing affordable, stable, and sustainable energy for the world. The company utilizes HTGR, which is a fourth-generation nuclear reactor.

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• LQUOM — QWAVE offers cryptography communication technology.
• Captain Fresh — Captain Fresh is a freshwater fish and seafood supply chain platform. Captain Fresh is a B2B marketplace leveraging technology to deliver the fastest harvest-to-retail in the industry. The company focuses on aggregating the fragmented retail demand across the country and linking them to the small fishermen and farmers throughout the Indian coast.The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bengaluru, India.
• Sonire Therapeutics — Sonire Therapeutics provides High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound treatment for cancer.

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• EXest — EXest is aTokyo-based inbound travel promotion startup .The company provides the WOW U platform that connects inbound visitors to Japan with licensed interpreters and tour guides in addition to WOWU-media offering potential visitors to Japan with video clips introducing must-visit spots and popular local souvenirs on Facebook.
• FIREBUG — FIREBUG enables comedians, actresses, models, artists, managers, and creators to develop their skills. They arrange production plans for numerous talents and create IP and advertising items based on the social networking sites of the talents. Additionally, they offer marketing solutions built around a range of talent-focused content. They offerbasic marketing assistance and advertising for businesses.
• Newrope — NEWROPE is a web service business and Media business platform.