1) Preferred Networks
Preferred Networks specializes in building AI-led solutions that automate and optimize your business processes. They build real-world solutions that solve complex industry problems with cutting-edge technologies including deep learning, robotics and advanced analytics.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.00B (May 2018)
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Daisuke Okanohara, Morikawa Hiroyuki, Nishitoba Jiro, Toru Nishikawa
- Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Robotics, Software
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $152.19M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 11
You can find their website here.
2) SmartNews
SmartNews is an app that brings curated news from trustworthy sources to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.00B (August 2019)
- Started in: 2012
- Founders: Kaisei Hamamoto, Ken Suzuki
- Industries: Apps, Journalism, Media and Entertainment, Mobile, News
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $409.60M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 21
You can find their website here.
3) SmartHR
Japan-based HR SaaS company that provides cloud-sourced personnel management software for businesses.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.60B (June 2021)
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Kensuke Naito, Shoji Miyata
- Industries: Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Human Resources, SaaS, Software
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $222.34M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 19
You can find their website here.
4) Opn
Opn provides fintech solutions, consulting, and digital e-commerce solutions.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (May 2022)
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Jun Hasegawa
- Industries: Blockchain, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments
- Number of employees: 101-250
- Funding: $260.40M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 25
You can find their website here.
5) Playco
Playco builds cross-platform, free-to-play titles for gamers around the world. Their games run on desktops, iOS devices, and across the web.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (September 2020)
- Started in: 2020
- Founders: Justin Waldron, Michael Carter, Takeshi Otsuka, Teddy Cross
- Industries: Gamification, Gaming, Online Games, Video Streaming
- Number of employees: 50-100
- Funding: $100.00M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 17
You can find their website here.