JP

2021

Foreign companies attracted to Tokyo in fiscal year 2021 are as follows.

*Company information will be uploaded when publication becomes possible.

1. Foreign Companies related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution

  • Synapse Medicine

    Type
    R&D center
    Location
    Area around Shibuya Station
    Scheduled Date of Establishment
    Q3, 2022 (Scheduled)
    Business Description
    Synapse Medicine provides healthcare professionals and the general public with medication AI platform services that contribute to drug safety and optimal prescription and risk reduction such as medical accidents. Synapse Medicine plans to develop a new natural language processing domain specialized in Japanese language and Japanese pharmaceutical requirements.
    URL
    https://synapse-medicine.com/

  • Augmentus

    Type
    R&D center
    Location
    Within the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters
    Scheduled Date of Establishment
    June, 2022 (Scheduled)
    Business Description
    Augmentus provides a robot programming software that pioneers easy and rapid 3D scanning of work cells and automated robot path planning, enabling non-technical users to program industrial robots in minutes instead of months for surface treatment, welding and pick and place applications. Augmentus plans to research and develop solutions for Japanese manufacturers.
    URL
    https://augmentus.tech/

  • BeFC

    Type
    R&D center
    Location
    Shinagawa St. Area
    Scheduled Date of Establishment
    Around July, 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Description
    BeFC produces organic, paper-based biofuel cells based that generate electricity from enzymes and sugar, married with ultra-low-power electronic solutions. BeFC plans to collaborate with domestic chemical and electronic manufacturers to develop new solutions such as wearable sensors, single-use medical devices, and logistics trackers for the Japanese market.
    URL
    https://www.befc.global/

  • Mercku

    Type
    R&D center
    Location
    Within the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters
    Scheduled Date of Establishment
    January, 2023 (scheduled)
    Business Description
    Mercku provides miniature sensors to capture vital data and a platform for analysis based on the acquired data. Mercku plans to improve and develop sensor devices adapted to the Japanese market as in-vehicle sensors and sensors for the medical and welfare fields.
    URL
    https://www.mercku.com/

  • PatSnap

    Type
    R&D center
    Location
    Within the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters
    Scheduled Date of Establishment
    January, 2023 (scheduled)
    Business Description
    As the global leaders in connected innovation intelligence, PatSnap use AI-powered and machine learning technology to comb through billions of datasets, and help innovators connect the dots. With a team of more than 1000 PatSnappers spanning three continents, and 10,000+ customers in 40+ countries, we are revolutionizing the innovation process and making it faster, more efficient, and easier than ever before. PatSnap is exploring prospective opportunities to develop solutions suitable for the Japanese market and the Japanese-language interface.
    URL
    https://www.patsnap.com/

  • WeveScan Technologies

    Type
    R&D center
    Location
    Within the Special Zone for Asian Headquarters
    Scheduled Date of Establishment
    June, 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Description
    WaveScan develops electromagnetic waves-based scanning solutions for non-destructive testing and inspections of aging infrastructure made of reinforced concrete. WaveScan plans to keep developing solutions and collaborate with Japanese companies for their inspection needs.
    URL
    https://www.wavescan.sg/

  • Groundup.ai

    Type
    R&D center
    Location
    Vacant site formerly used by Haneda Airport
    Scheduled Date of Establishment
    March, 2023 (scheduled)
    Business Description
    Groundup.ai provides a sound-based predictive maintenance solution for industrial companies to prevent unplanned machine downtime and unnecessary wastages, as the AI can accurately identify potential machine faults through the sound collected by proprietary IoT sensors so that maintenance can be done before breakdowns happen. Groundup.ai plans to develop use cases suitable for the Japanese market, including industries like manufacturing, construction, and oil & gas.
    URL
    https://groundup.ai/

  • NDR Medical Technology

    Type
    R&D center
    Location
    Vacant site formerly used by Haneda Airport
    Scheduled Date of Establishment
    Feburary, 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Description
    NDR specializes in the development of AI-empowered interventional robotic systems that seek to revolutionize the surgical arena. NDR plans to apply for PMDA to bring the Automated Needle Targeting (ANT) system to Japan and conduct joint clinical research with local university hospitals to develop use cases suitable for health conditions particular to Japan.
    URL
    https://ndrmedical.com/

  • Ethereal Machines

    Type
    R&D center
    Location
    Vacant site formerly used by Haneda Airport
    Scheduled Date of Establishment
    December, 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Description
    Ethereal Machines develops computer 5-axis numerical control (CNC) machines equipped with a controller and touch panel for SME manufacturers. Ethereal Machines plans to develop software optimized for SMEs in Japan.
    URL
    https://www.etherealmachines.com/

  • iXensor

    Type
    R&D center
    Location
    Shinagawa St. Area
    Scheduled Date of Establishment
    February, 2023 (scheduled)
    Business Description
    iXensor develops the 70 IP-protected PixoTech diagnostic platform utilizing the smartphone's lighting and image sensing modules to detect the color changes on the immunoassay or colorimetric strips. iXensor plans to develop patient-friendly self-test products suitable for health conditions with high prevalence in Japan.
    URL
    https://www.ixensor.com/ixensor_web/

2. Foreign Financial Companies

  • AdviceRobo Holding B.V.

    Type of office
    Sales base
    Office location area
    Special Zone for Asian Headquarters
    Office setup timing
    July 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Overview
    AdviceRobo is a FinTech company that provides credit scoring digital solutions for financial institutions, through the utilization of various data such as psychometrics, open banking data, biometric data, and digital data.
    Financial institutions that utilize AdviceRobo's multilateral scoring services can increase their business by being able to provide financing to a wider range of customers. AdviceRobo's solution also allows automated data analysis and scoring with AI technology, increasing the efficiency of financial institutions' screening processes. The customer credit information that is created, based on behavioral data, enables financial institutions to provide financing to new customer segments, such as younger people and freelance workers.
    Headquartered in the Netherlands, AdviceRobo has business in eight countries including Japan, and plans to further expand its Japanese business by establishing a sales office.
    CompanyURL
    https://advicerobo.com/

  • ARIE Capital Investment Pte.Ltd.

    Type of office
    Sales and research base
    Office location area
    Special Zone for Asian Headquarters
    Office setup timing
    December 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Overview
    ARIE Capital is a venture capital firm focusing on late early-stage technology companies. It conducts investments based on partnerships with world-leading Israeli universities and research institutions, combined with ARIE's own expertise.
    ARIE also provides comprehensive support for investee companies in areas including business development, finance, marketing strategy, sales strategy and logistics.
    Headquartered in Singapore, and with subsidiaries in UK, France, Mauritius and China, ARIE plans to establish a sales and research base in Tokyo to acquire institutional investors and invest in local start-ups.
    CompanyURL
    https://www.ariecapital.com/

  • Datamotion Pte.Ltd.

    Type of office
    Sales base
    Office location area
    Central Tokyo (Special Zone for Asian Headquarters)
    Office setup timing
    October 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Overview
    Datamotion is a Fintech company which develops telematics solutions utilizing movement data for the automobile insurance industry.
    Its IoT platform can collect driver data via smartphone without the use of other hardware. Using AI and algorithms, it automatically detects and uploads user information without users needing to manually operate the platform.
    Headquartered in Singapore, Datamotion plans to establish a sales base in Tokyo to expand its customer base in both the personal and corporate insurance industries.
    CompanyURL
    https://www.damoov.com/

  • FNZ (UK) Ltd.

    Type of office
    Sales base
    Office location area
    Central Tokyo (Special Zone for Asia Headquarters)
    Office setup timing
    March 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Overview
    FNZ (UK) Ltd. is a fintech company which provides a platform with a functionality of automating front-office, middle-office, and back-office asset management operations to financial institutions engaged in these activities (banks, insurance company, asset managers etc.).
    By utilizing FNZ's platform, the financial institutions do not need to contract with several BPO operators (custodians or administrators, etc.) for back-office operations and could reduce costs by automating a series of operations on the platform.
    Headquartered in UK, FNZ is attracted to the asset management market size and its environment in Japan and plans to establish a sales base in Tokyo.
    CompanyURL
    https://www.fnz.com/

  • Kushim, Inc.

    Type of office
    Sales base
    Office location area
    Central Tokyo (Special Zone for Asian Headquarters)
    Office setup timing
    December 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Overview
    Kushim, Inc. is a FinTech company that provides venture capital and private equity funds with cloud service to manage its information for the fund management. The company has extensive track records in more than 25 countries including Japan and has implemented its services to large global banks such as BNP Paribas and Standard Chartered.
    Kushim's SaaS platform allows centralized information management across the entire funds. The service by the platform includes managing the information of potential investees for finding and considering them, as well as managing the information of existing investment portfolio, such as reporting functions for LPs*. Headquartered in the U.S, Kushim, Inc is planning to enter the Japanese market further by establishing a sales office. In future, Kushim is also planning to partner with information databases managed by Japanese companies to customize its service for Japanese clients.

    *Abbreviation for "Limited Partner," an investor who receives profit dividends up to the amount of the investment.
    CompanyURL
    https://kushim.vc/

  • Northleaf Capital Partners Limited.

    Type of office
    Sales base
    Office location area
    Central Tokyo (Special Zone for Asia Headquarters)
    Office setup timing
    June 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Overview
    Northleaf Capital Partners is an asset management company which ranked 5th in Canada as Alternative Assets by Wills Towers Watson.
    Northleaf invests in unlisted equity, bonds, and public infrastructure of private companies with more than US$14 million of AUM for institutional investors. In addition, Northleaf also incorporate ESG factors in their investments, and has won high praise in the PRI's annual evaluation.
    Headquartered in Canada, Northleaf plans to establish a sales base in Tokyo to make a full-scale entry into the Japanese market, as they recently acquired Japanese investor as a client.
    CompanyURL
    https://www.northleafcapital.com/

  • Origin Capital Management Pte.Ltd.

    Type of office
    Sales and research base
    Office location area
    Central Tokyo (Special Zone for Asian Headquarters)
    Office setup timing
    December 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Overview
    Origin Capital Management is a venture capital fund manager specialized in investing in high-growth start-ups in areas such as trade finance, B2B fintech, logistics, proptech* and smart cities. ESG/sustainability are key screening criteria for investments.
    Beyond providing growth capital, Origin also offers operational support to investee firms through its network of venture partners (who provide general business strategy and advice) and operating partners (who are industry experts seconded to companies to provide management support).
    Headquartered in Singapore, Origin Capital Management Pte Ltd may establish a presence in Tokyo, to build its relationships with Japanese corporates and investors, invest in local startups, as well as support its investee companies' market entry into Japan.

    *The application of information technology to the real estate industry.
    CompanyURL
    https://origincapital.vc/

  • Quickwork Technologies Pvt.Ltd.

    Type of office
    Sales base
    Office location area
    Central Tokyo (Special Zone for Asia Headquarters)
    Office setup timing
    June 2022 (Scheduled)
    Business Overview
    Quickwork provides a platform that utilizes APIs to link up data and applications held by each firm in real-time, for easy use by financial institutions and fintech companies.
    Users can utilize API connectors to build no-code application integration and workflow, without the need for system engineers and access over 1000 applications from different companies.
    Headquartered in India, Quickwork is planning to set up a sales office in Tokyo to expand its services to Japanese startups, SMEs, fintech companies, financial institutions, and other enterprises.
    CompanyURL
    https://www.quickwork.co/

  • Silkroad Property Partners Ltd.

    Type of office
    Operation and research base
    Office location area
    Central Tokyo (Special Zone for Asia Headquarters)
    Office setup timing
    January 2023 (scheduled)
    Business Overview
    Silkroad Property Partners is a real estate investment manager that forms private equity funds and provides discretionary investment services to invest in medium-sized offices and commercial facilities in Asia targeted at institutional investors.
    Their expertise in renovation increases the values of the acquired real estate by taking an environmentally friendly approach to upgrade the interior and exterior that preserves the buildings' heritage and repositions to its highest and best use. Combined with renovation, intensive leasing and property management are at the heart of SilkRoad's value-added strategies to maximise returns for investors through rental income and gains from the sale of real estate. In addition, their ESG-focused approach creates opportunities for ESG or green investment.
    Headquartered in Singapore, Silkroad plans to establish an office in Tokyo to start acquisition, asset management and value adding of properties. Silkroad also looks for potential opportunities to acquire investors in Japan.
    CompanyURL
    https://silkroadpropertypartners.com/

  • Svobodha Infinity Pvt. Ltd. (Savart)

    Type of office
    Sales base
    Office location area
    Central Tokyo (Special Zone for Asian Headquarters)
    Office setup timing
    October 2022 (scheduled)
    Business Overview
    Savart is a Fintech company which provides an AI-driven asset management investment platform.
    Through their use of the platform, institutional investors can save time and labor costs for the work involved in confirming customers' risk profiles and in the selection and analysis of investment recommendations.
    Headquartered in India, Savart plans to establish a sales base in Tokyo to expand its services to institutional investors.
    CompanyURL
    https://savart.in/

  • Xen Technologies Pte.Ltd.

    Type of office
    Sales base
    Office location area
    Central Tokyo (Special Zone for Asia Headquarters)
    Office setup timing
    February 2023 (scheduled)
    Business Overview
    Xen Technologies Pte. Ltd. is Fintech company that provides a platform for matching investors with asset managers, allowing them to trade alternative assets and unlisted stocks.
    Xen's platform allows asset managers, financial product distributors, as well as investors to improve operational efficiency in terms of buying and selling financial products.
    Headquartered in Singapore, Xen Technologies is attracted to the asset management market size in Japan and plans to establish a sales base in Tokyo to sell its platform to Japanese financial product distributors.
    CompanyURL
    https://xencapital.com/

  • ZETL Limited.

    Type of office
    Sales base
    Office location area
    Central Tokyo (Special Zone for Asia Headquarters)
    Office setup timing
    December 2022 (Scheduled)
    Business Overview
    ZETL Limited is a Fintech company that provides financing solutions using online factoring to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the staffing sector, who have not been able to raise sufficient money through the traditional financial markets.
    The company targets the staffing sector and start-up companies, providing services using AI to offer services quickly at a low cost. The company could provide services at the highest level in terms of turnaround time and cost compared to competitors in Japan.
    Headquartered in Hong Kong, ZETL has been negotiating with Japanese SMEs and staffing companies and planning to set up a sales office in Tokyo to fully enter the Japanese market.
    CompanyURL
    https://www.ZETL.com/

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