Portfolio Companies
18Flux
Japanese startup Flux raised $32M for a no-code AI platform
SafeBreach
SafeBreach raised $15M Series B led by Draper Nexus to advance its security solutions platform.
Zum
Zum, a ride-sharing service for children, raised funding to expand to additional cities.
Zūm
Zūm raises $40M in Series C financing round
Symax
Japan-based preventive healthcare startup Symax secures funding from Draper Nexus and other investors
Andpad
Cloud-based house construction management platform raises $3.8M for platform expansion and market growth in Japan.
Folio
Japanese asset management startup Folio raises $63M in Series A2 funding round, partners with Line
Iceye
Iceye raises $13M to develop SAR microsatellite constellation for Earth observation
Nauto
SoftBank, GM and BMW invest $159M in driverless car startup Nauto
Notion
Notion raises $10M to expand smart home awareness and mainstream adoption.
LabBase
Job-matching platform connecting science students with career opportunities in Japan
Mobingi
Cloud DevOps automation platform raised $2.2M to advance its platform offerings.
Robofund
Japanese fintech Robofund raised $1M to enhance mutual fund brokerage services and customer experience.
PayJoy
PayJoy raises $18M in funding to expand financial services for emerging markets.
AppDome
Israeli mobile app security company AppDome raises $13M in funding round.
Ayasdi
Ayasdi raises $55M in Series C funding for enterprise AI and machine learning solutions.
Innova
Japan-based content marketing agency raises $2.1M from Salesforce and other investors
Peatix
Japanese online ticketing service Peatix raised $3M in Series A funding
Recent Articles
27Japanese startup Flux bags $32m for no-code AI platform - techinasia.com
Japanese startup Flux has secured $32 million in funding to advance its no-code AI platform, enabling businesses to build AI-powered solutions without programming expertise.
6/21/2023
SafeBreach Announces $15 Million Series B Led By Draper Nexus - PayPal Newsroom
SafeBreach has announced a $15 million Series B funding round led by Draper Nexus, as reported by PayPal Newsroom. The investment highlights growing interest in cybersecurity breach simulation technology.
5/19/2021
Global start-up summit comes to Luxembourg - Luxembourg Times
Luxembourg hosts a global start-up summit, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from around the world to foster innovation and international business connections.
4/11/2019
Zum, the Uber for kids, got more money to service more cities - Fast Company
Zum, a ride-sharing service designed specifically for children, has secured additional funding to expand its operations into more cities, positioning itself as a safe transportation solution for kids.
3/1/2019
Zūm Raises $40M in Series C Financing - FinSMEs
Zūm, a student transportation technology company, has secured $40 million in Series C financing. The funding will support the company's expansion of its tech-driven school transportation services across the United States.
2/28/2019
Japan’s preventive healthcare startup Symax secures funding from Draper Nexus, others - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Japanese preventive healthcare startup Symax has successfully secured funding from investors including Draper Nexus. The investment highlights growing interest in preventive health solutions in Japan's startup ecosystem.
11/21/2018
Cybersecurity Firm SafeBreach Raises $15M With Help From Paypal, Deutsche Telekom - NoCamels
Cybersecurity firm SafeBreach raised $15 million in funding with participation from PayPal and Deutsche Telekom, bolstering its efforts in breach and attack simulation technology.
5/8/2018
Israeli cybersecurity co SafeBreach raises $15m - Globes - Israel Business News
Israeli cybersecurity company SafeBreach has successfully raised $15 million in funding, according to Globes, an Israeli business news outlet. The investment highlights continued growth in Israel's cybersecurity sector.
5/8/2018
Japan’s cloud-based house construction management platform Andpad raises $3.8M - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Japanese startup Andpad, which operates a cloud-based construction management platform for housing, has successfully raised $3.8 million in funding to expand its services in the construction industry.
3/19/2018
Japanese asset management startup Folio raises $63M in series A2, partners with Line - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Japanese asset management startup Folio has raised $63M in a Series A2 funding round and announced a partnership with messaging giant Line, signaling major growth in Japan's fintech sector.
1/18/2018
Iceye raises $13 million for radar microsatellites - SpaceNews
Iceye secured $13 million in funding to develop radar microsatellites, advancing its mission to provide frequent and affordable Earth observation data using synthetic aperture radar technology.
8/24/2017
Finnish Iceye on Track for 2017 Orbital Missions - ArcticStartup - ArcticStartup
Finnish startup Iceye is progressing toward its planned 2017 orbital missions, positioning itself as a key player in the small satellite and SAR imaging industry.
8/24/2017
Iceye Raises $13 Million to Develop SAR Microsatellite Constellation - Via Satellite
8/24/2017
Microsatellite radar imaging startup raises $13M to launch new constellation - TechCrunch
A microsatellite radar imaging startup has raised $13 million in funding to deploy a new satellite constellation, aiming to expand Earth observation capabilities using compact radar technology.
8/23/2017
SoftBank, GM and BMW invest $159 million into driverless car start-up Nauto - CNBC
SoftBank, General Motors, and BMW have jointly invested $159 million into Nauto, a start-up focused on driverless and autonomous vehicle technology, signaling strong industry confidence in self-driving innovation.
7/19/2017
Notion Raises $10 Million to Take Smart Home Awareness Mainstream - PR Newswire
6/13/2017
Japan’s LabBase, job-matching platform for science students, raises seed round funding - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
LabBase, a Japanese job-matching platform connecting science and engineering students with employers, has secured seed round funding to expand its recruitment services targeting research-focused talent.
4/28/2017
Japan’s Folio secures $16 million to help non-savvy investors better trade stocks - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Japanese fintech startup Folio raised $16 million to expand its stock trading platform designed to make investing more accessible for beginners and non-expert investors.
2/4/2017
Japan’s Mobingi secures $2.2 million to put forth cloud DevOps automation platform - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Japanese startup Mobingi has raised $2.2 million in funding to develop and expand its cloud DevOps automation platform, aiming to streamline deployment and infrastructure management for developers.
1/17/2017
Japan’s Robofund gets $1M to help mutual fund brokerages better serve customers - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
9/10/2016
PayJoy celebrates $18m in funding - Global Venturing
PayJoy has secured $18 million in funding, marking a significant milestone for the fintech company. The investment highlights growing interest in PayJoy's financial services platform.
7/13/2016
Under Tim Draper, Draper Network Extends Reach, Eyes New Funding Model - TechCrunch
Tim Draper's Draper Network is expanding its global reach and exploring new funding models, signaling a shift in how the venture network approaches investment and startup support.
11/19/2015
Israeli mobile app security co AppDome raises $13m - Globes - Israel Business News
11/11/2015
Ayasdi Raises $55 Million in Series C Funding - Finovate
Ayasdi has successfully raised $55 million in Series C funding, marking a significant milestone for the AI-driven analytics company as it continues to expand its financial technology solutions.
3/26/2015
Japan’s content marketing agency Innova raises $2.1M from Salesforce and others - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Japanese content marketing agency Innova has secured $2.1 million in funding from investors including Salesforce, strengthening its position in the growing content marketing sector in Japan.
9/2/2014
Apple To Buy Swell For $30 Million, Per Report - TechCrunch
According to a report by TechCrunch, Apple is set to acquire podcast app Swell for approximately $30 million. The deal highlights Apple's continued interest in expanding its audio and podcast-related services.
7/28/2014
Japanese online ticketing service Peatix secures $3M in series A funding - BRIDGE（ブリッジ）
Peatix, a Japanese online ticketing platform, has successfully raised $3 million in Series A funding, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion efforts.
7/11/2013
Investment Signals
20Iceye raised $13 million for SAR microsatellite constellation development, indicating investor confidence in synthetic aperture radar satellite technology for enterprise applications.
SafeBreach, an Israeli cybersecurity company, raised $15 million in funding, indicating continued investor confidence in the security solutions market.
VCs are investing in automation and technology solutions for traditional financial intermediaries like brokerages to improve customer service in Japan.
Robofund raised $1M to develop robo-advisor technology for Japanese mutual fund brokerages, indicating VC backing for fintech solutions in the Japanese wealth management market.
Ayasdi announced a Series C funding round of $55 million, indicating investor confidence in the company's growth and market traction.
AppDome, an Israeli mobile app security company, successfully raised $13 million in funding.
Apple acquiring Swell for $30 million, indicating strategic interest in audio/podcast technology for consumer applications.
Notion raised $10 million in funding to expand smart home awareness and mainstream adoption.
Tim Draper's leadership is driving strategic expansion of the Draper Network, indicating belief in scaling their investment thesis across new markets or company stages.
Draper Network is exploring a new funding model to extend its reach, suggesting a shift in how the VC firm structures its portfolio and investment strategy.
Folio partnered with Line, a major Asian tech platform, suggesting strategic validation and distribution expansion for fintech services.
Japanese asset management startup Folio raised $63M in Series A2 funding, indicating strong investor confidence in fintech solutions in Asia.
The success of Zum demonstrates market validation for specialized mobility services targeting niche segments like family transportation.
Zum, a kid transportation platform, secured funding to expand to additional cities, indicating active capital deployment in the mobility services sector for families.
Innova, a Japanese content marketing agency, raised $2.1M in funding from Salesforce and other investors, indicating enterprise software and marketing automation market interest in Japan.
Peatix, a Japanese online ticketing service, raised $3M in Series A funding, indicating investor confidence in the event ticketing market.
Andpad, a Japanese cloud-based construction management platform, raised $3.8M in funding, indicating investor confidence in construction tech SaaS solutions.
Mobingi raised $2.2M for cloud DevOps automation platform, indicating investment in developer tools for infrastructure automation.
PayJoy raised $18M in funding, indicating significant investor confidence in the fintech platform.
Investors are backing preventive healthcare solutions in Japan, suggesting a thesis around proactive health management and wellness innovation.