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ANOBAKA
ANOBAKA is a seed‑stage venture capital firm that invests in internet‑focused and generative AI startups. It provides hands‑on support to founders, aiming to expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Japan and globally.
Portfolio
121+
Employees
3+
Founded
N/A
AUM
N/A
Investment focus
Stages
Seed
Industries
Software OnlyArtificial Intelligence
Geographic scope
Global
Fund details
Funds
Fund No. 3
Sources
ANOBAKA
ANOBAKA is a seed‑stage venture capital firm that invests in internet‑focused and generative AI startups. It provides hands‑on support to founders, aiming to expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Japan and globally.
Portfolio
121+
Employees
3+
Founded
N/A
AUM
N/A
Funds
Fund No. 3
Stages
Seed
Industries
Software OnlyArtificial Intelligence
Geographic scope
Global
Sources
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The startup operates a home-visit care service that connects families with qualified healthcare providers, facilitating the scheduling and management of nursing care. This platform addresses the challenge of finding reliable in-home care professionals, ensuring families have access to essential healthcare services when needed.
Sozoku.com is a cloud‑native platform that digitizes Japanese inheritance and succession workflows, enabling users to complete real‑estate title transfers and bank account closures via a mobile‑first interface. The service auto‑generates statutory forms, performs KYC verification, and submits documents through secure API integrations with land‑registry and banking systems, providing encrypted storage and audit‑ready logs for compliance.
The startup offers a buyer enablement tool that enhances business negotiations by providing analytics functions such as scoring and yield analysis. This platform equips purchasers with tailored sales support content, improving their decision-making process and optimizing sales activities.
Alma Inc provides a low‑code automation platform that lets enterprises design, execute, and monitor end‑to‑end digital workflows without extensive programming. The visual builder includes pre‑configured connectors for ERP, CRM, cloud storage and messaging services, while built‑in analytics, role‑based access control and API exposure enable secure, scalable process automation across IT, finance, HR and operations.
amoibe OJT is a cloud‑based platform that provides software engineers with simulated development tasks, allowing them to practice end‑to‑end workflows such as requirements analysis, coding, and deployment. An AI‑driven Mentor delivers context‑aware guidance and automated feedback, while a management dashboard tracks performance metrics and competency progress. The solution enables enterprises to scale practical upskilling without on‑site training.
Amu upcycles discarded fishing nets into new products using advanced recycling techniques that reduce ocean waste and promote sustainability. This process addresses the environmental impact of plastic pollution in marine ecosystems while creating durable goods for consumers.
AI developers often struggle to obtain large, high‑quality annotated datasets that are consistent across modalities and tailored to specific industry domains. Gaps in data quality, format standardization, and annotation scalability increase time‑to‑market and model performance risk. APTO delivers an end‑to‑end data pipeline that combines a SaaS annotation platform with a managed cloud‑worker workforce to collect, label, and validate data for text, images, video, audio, and 3D LiDAR.
The startup develops a sports management platform that facilitates the creation of professional opportunities in the sports industry through structured education and asset management services. This system enables individuals to build careers in sports by providing a supportive infrastructure for professional development and comfortable work environments.
AstroX develops satellite launch vehicles using the rockoon method to address the shortage of satellite launch options in Japan's space industry. By enabling low-cost launches of small satellites from Japan, the company aims to make space more accessible for various applications.
Atlast Health provides an integrated, technology‑driven platform that enables psychiatric clinics and insurance‑linked providers to deliver end‑to‑end online mental health care, from appointment booking and video consultations to payment processing and document delivery. The service also includes a full‑stack BPO offering that automates medical‑office workflows, handles staffing and recruitment, and drives patient acquisition through digital marketing, helping providers improve access, reduce administrative burden, and scale sustainable mental health services.
The startup offers an AI-powered software testing automation platform that enables quality assurance teams to perform cross-browser and email testing, local replay, and service integration with parallel execution capabilities. This platform enhances testing efficiency and accuracy, allowing teams to deliver high-quality products faster.
Funding: $13.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $13.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
This startup provides a platform for fabless material procurement, enabling customers to upload construction drawings for efficient disassembly into parts and timely raw material procurement. By streamlining the material sourcing process, the company enhances productivity at construction sites, addressing delays in material availability.
The startup operates a virtual entertainment platform that facilitates real-time interactions between fans and managed idols through live streaming and social media engagement. By enabling direct connections through music production and performances, the platform enhances fan experiences and fosters community building in the entertainment industry.
Bloomee provides a subscription-based service that delivers compact, seasonal flower bouquets to customers’ mailboxes or doorsteps on a weekly (or bi‑weekly) schedule. Each delivery includes a care guide and nutrient sachet to extend vase life, and the platform offers flexible plan management, gift options, and corporate bulk ordering while sourcing directly from markets to reduce waste.
Brace offers cloud‑based platforms that link general dentists with orthodontic specialists and streamline orthodontic practice operations. Its b‑align system provides an integrated electronic health record with scheduling, billing, and data storage, while SMILE ACCESS delivers real‑time diagnostic support and case monitoring from certified orthodontists and dental hygienists, enabling efficient, secure patient care.
The startup has developed a healthcare technology platform that connects patients with eligible clinical trials, facilitating direct communication between patients and pharmaceutical companies. This platform enhances patient engagement and ensures that health information is effectively shared with medical professionals, improving trial participation and patient understanding of health outcomes.
Funding: $9.7M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $9.7M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
OpenSeek is an AI‑driven recruitment platform that automatically parses resumes, extracts structured skill data, and semantically matches candidates to job descriptions, delivering ranked shortlists with confidence scores. It also generates personalized outreach emails, schedules interviews, and provides real‑time pipeline analytics, while integrating with major ATS and HRIS systems via APIs and meeting GDPR/CCPA security standards.
Funding: $5.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Funding: $5.0M
Rough estimate of the amount of funding raised
Carbase provides an AI‑driven inventory factoring platform for used‑car dealers and licensed auto traders, allowing them to convert the value of unsold vehicles into immediate cash without giving up ownership. The service delivers financing decisions in under ten minutes and disburses funds within three business days, with repayment automatically tied to the vehicle’s sale, helping dealers maintain cash flow and maximize sales opportunities.
The startup offers an online platform for renting contemporary paintings, allowing users to select and receive artwork at home without the need for purchase. This service provides art enthusiasts with access to a diverse collection of paintings, making art more accessible regardless of their expertise.
Founded 2017
Cb Cloud provides a unified cloud management platform that centralizes monitoring, automation, and governance for multi‑cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. The solution offers real‑time visibility into resource usage, performance, and security posture, along with automated provisioning, compliance checks, and cost‑optimization tools to help IT operations, DevOps, and cloud architects detect issues early, enforce policies, and reduce expenses.
CORE is a women‑only online platform that integrates social networking, anonymous discussion forums, and one‑on‑one mentorship for professional women. It employs gender verification and algorithmic matching to connect members with peers and mentors based on age, occupation, and topics, while delivering curated career content, event listings, and secure, privacy‑focused communication.
DEVELOPTONIA utilizes generative AI technology to provide tailored news and research services focused on developing and emerging countries. This approach addresses the lack of accessible, customized information for businesses and organizations looking to enter these markets.
Dots for provides digital services that leverage mobile connectivity and cloud-based applications to enhance access to essential resources for rural residents. The startup addresses the lack of reliable digital infrastructure in these areas, improving communication, education, and economic opportunities.
Dricos offers an IoT‑enabled platform that dispenses custom‑blended supplements on demand, using AI to calculate dosages from real‑time workout, lifestyle, and menstrual cycle data. The system integrates via APIs with fitness apps, corporate wellness dashboards, and EHRs, providing gyms, retailers, and femtech partners automated inventory management and personalized nutrition delivery.
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