Techstars, in partnership with Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), has recently concluded pitch days for the two cohorts under the Founder Catalyst Program. 26 startups from the two cohorts — Cleantech and General (Global-scale), pitched to over 300 potential partners and investors during the virtual pitch day held last March 3 and 10, respectively.

During the pitch days, startups met with potential investors, partners, and customers in a virtual networking event. While the virtual and remote setup has limited the networking opportunities for them, participating startups with e27 Pro accounts have continued to connect with potential investors on the e27 network after the pitch day.

Providing opportunities to build investor networks

Since the launch, e27 Pro has facilitated over 10,000 connections between startups and investors through Investor Connect. Recently, e27 Pro member X0PA AI, an AI-powered hiring solutions company in Singapore, raised Series A funding in a round that included XCEL NEXT, an investor they met through Investor Connect.

Also Read: X0PA AI bags US$4.2M Series A to scale its SaaS recruitment solutions

e27’s Investor Connect has over 400 active and verified investors in the region which the startups from the two cohorts of the Founder Catalyst Program can connect and engage for fundraising matters. (Not a Pro member yet? Start here.)

e27 is used to organize offline events which connect regional ecosystem players. This brings opportunities to founders to build their networks. As we move towards the new normal, having a platform where you can connect with investors virtually is a big help to those who would normally meet investors in physical events.

With e27 Pro, we’re going back to our roots and helping startups with their fundraising by providing a platform that allows not only discovery but a tool to begin conversations with investors and update them on their progress.

Meet the 26 startups from the Cleantech and Global Scale cohorts

Those who missed the pitch days and virtual networking can still connect with the startups through e27 Startup Connect. Startup Connect allows investors or potential business partners to connect directly with startups for collaborations, knowledge sharing, and investment opportunities.

Cleantech Cohort

Aonbarr Inc. – Founded by Shigetoshi Sakurai, who also acts as the company’s CEO, Aonbarr uses the magnesium collected in seawater to produce hydrogen. The company focuses mainly on the energy sector and is still at the pre-seed stages.
Acoustic Innovations Co., Ltd. – As part of the Autotech industry, Acoustic Innovations seeks to transform the driving experience by minimising noise in vehicles through vibration absorption technology. Apart from convenience, the business also highlights the effects of its services as possibly improving vehicle safety and prolonging the vehicle’s performance.
PJP Eye Ltd. – The business offers sustainable energy solutions by producing plant-based carbon batteries, called “Cambrian.” Such sustainable solutions will hopefully aid in the movement against climate change.
Water Design Japan – Water Design Japan makes use of UFB Dual technology, or technology that expedites cleaning, ensuring a mess-free and cost-saving process. The business is primarily in the Cleantech and sustainability sectors.
Hair Clinic Reve-21 Co., Ltd. – Hair Clinic Reve-21 offers everything to do with hair care but also goes beyond this to tackle issues of water purification and other health and Cleantech concerns.
Kyoto Fusioneering – Under the Cleantech and energy industries, Kyoto Fusioneering develops advanced technologies for commercial fusion reactors to produce tritium production and generate power.
Fermenstation – Focusing on sustainability, Fermenstation makes use of unused resources to produce functional cosmetic ingredients, animal feed, and fertilizer. The company is headed by its CEO, Lina Sakai and is currently at the Series A stage.
AC Biode – Two of the business products have already been mainstreamed in the market. These are CircuLite, which upcycles ash into antibacterial materials, and TRL9, which mainly focuses on waterless composting toilets. AC Biode has already sold around 3,000 of its waterless toilets in Asia.
Welltree inc. – Welltree’s biotechnology aims to deliver efficient service to users, particularly those in the healthcare industry. Welltree also expands its expertise to the wellness industries by allowing users to check their biome and order products from a centralised app.
Fast Space inc. – Fast Space addresses the cost-efficiency of wind turbines. Providing high-rise lightweight towers for wind turbines, the company is currently at the pre-seed stage and focuses on the energy sector.
C’s Techno Inc. – This energy-focused startup is breaking barriers in the production of graphene-based materials. Through its innovations, the company has great potential to transform the field of electronics, particularly its use of graphene materials.

General (Global Scale) Cohort

Onikle Inc. – Onikle has developed a search platform of the same name, offering easy access to aspiring Computer Science researchers. The search platform, built on Artificial Intelligence, will find papers, allow researchers to organize them in a library, and share these within their scientific community.
Vox Japan – The retail company Vox offers a personalized vending machine that gives easy access to daily essentials. The service allows retailers to install these products in customers’ homes for all-day access.
ListenField – ListenField aims to improve farming productivity with its crop modelling technology. Through constant monitoring of soil and climate conditions, the business technology will hopefully increase agricultural production and promote collaboration among all stakeholders.
Wayfarer – The hospitality industry could possibly see fewer costs and more efficient, decentralized operations through automation with Wayfarer. The company caters to hotel owners whose aim is to streamline their hotel management brand.
Tablecross Inc. – Tablecorss’ byFood is a food entertainment platform that promotes global connections through its bilingual offers. While the company started out as a food booking platform donating meals to schools, byFood has since grown in the travel and food industry.
IDDK Co., Ltd. – Developing a one-chip observation technology, IDDK focuses on developing microscopic observation devices for the technology industry.
Kyoto Meditation Center Co., Ltd. – The company’s SanZen application mixes Zen practice alongside the demands of everyday work. The app lets users enjoy short meditations while simulating a peaceful experience through relaxing videos.
Citadel AI Inc. – Citadel AI ensures users in the machine learning sector that their Artificial Intelligence operates at optimal performance. The company provides monitoring, testing, and governance tools to help users oversee the development of their own technology.
yocto Co.,Ltd – yocto aims for digital transformation in the wellness industry through the use of IoT technologies.
Cellid, Inc. – Cellid aims to improve UX by developing display modules using Artificial Intelligence and nanotechnology. The company is focused on the AR industry and is currently in the Series A stage.
Canaan Advisors, Inc. – ZeniHub is the company’s real estate investment platform. The platform allows real estate properties in emerging economies accessible and affordable for potential investors.
Isha Health – The business connects patients with care providers through its chatbot concierge. The platform allows users to have the best experience and be matched with the most appropriate care provider using digital health.
Younode, Inc. – With its PULP platform, Younode will allow users to share their music and discover new tracks organically. In this way, the business aims to provide a more collaborative form of social networking.
RUN.EDGE Limited – The business makes use of sports technology to provide a more interactive experience for users. Using its PITCHBASE and FL-UX for professional basketball and field sports respectively, the company has just concluded fundraising of pre-series B.
Archelis Inc. – Archelis offers a glimpse at the future of work through its development of an exoskeleton suit for workers and professionals who engage in work that requires standing for long hours. The business aims to address the strains that standing work entails.

Interested in connecting with these startups? Simply click their profiles in the companies mentioned section in the upper right corner of this page. Connecting with these startups is free and only requires an updated personal and company profile.

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