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Japan’s Gitai, developing robots replacing astronauts, secures $4.1M series A round
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Tokyo-based Gitai, the Japanese telexistannce robotics startup for the space industry, announced on Tuesday that it has secured $4.1...
Boasting 300M+ consumer reach in Asia, Yoyo launches Popstar influencer platform
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Manila-based Yoyo Holdings, the startup known for its PopSlide mobile rewards platform, announced on Monday that it has officially...
Japan’s social gifting and e-voucher rewards platform Giftee files for IPO
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Tokyo-based Giftee, the Japanese startup behind the platform allowing users to send friends an e-voucher which they can then...
Japanese business chat tool developer Chatwork files for IPO
Kobe-headquartered Chatwork, the startup behind a cloud-based business chat tool under the same name, announced on Thursday that its IPO application to the Tokyo...
Japanese mobile analytics startup Repro sets up shop in Singapore for SEA expansion
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Tokyo-based Repro, the provider of mobile analytics tool under the same name, announced today that it has established a...
News app developer Smartnews nabs $29M in series E, becomes Japan’s 3rd unicorn
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Tokyo-based Smartnews, the developer of curated news app under the same name, announced on Monday that it has raised...
Japanese startup Nature raises $4.7M to grow smart AC control business globally
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Japanese startup Nature develops an IoT product for smart air-conditioner named Nature Remo. The company announced on Thursday that...
Japan’s Ground, developing AI and robotics for intelligent logistics, secures $16.2M
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Tokyo-based Ground, the Japanese startup developing artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics solutions specifically focused on offering intelligent logistics, announced...
Synspective nabs $100M in 17 months since founding, targets 6 mini-sats launch by 2022
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Tokyo-based aerospace startup Synspective announced today that it has secured 8.67 billion yen (about $80 million US) in a...
Cool Japan Fund invests $10M in LA-based wine club startup to promote sake in...
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Previously known as Club W, Los Angeles-based Winc has been offering wine subscription service for American individuals. Cool Japan...