Last week’s funded startups in Japan were spread across some pretty different fields: recruiting, construction, blockchain, and crowdsourcing. Without further ado, let’s jump right in.
Sekai Lab by Monstar Lab
Sekai Lab is a software development crowdsourcing platform by Monstar Lab.
The company’s clients can request development of a certain part of a phone app or computer application and have Sekai Lab’s global team handle the request. Clients have the ability to communicate with the outsourced team so that they can oversee progress and make sure the finished product meets their needs. The company has a network of over 800 employees across Asia.
Monstar Lab announced US$6.4 million in funding late last week.
Nayuta
Nayuta is developing several projects related to blockchain and the Internet of Things.
The startup’s main project has been Hawker, a program that uses video analysis and sensors to gather data about customer behavior and inventory changes. Nayuta has recently announced its desire to move into the blockchain field, or “internet of money” as the company terms it. Its current project is making power sockets for public use that can bill the user for the cost of power used through blockchain.
The startup received just under US$1.3 million last week, reports The Bridge.
Suke-Dachi Kun by Tokyo Rocket
Suke-Dachi Kun is an app for hiring construction workers developed by Tokyo Rocket. The app allows job info for construction projects to be easily sent and received.
Tokyo Rocket raised just under US$460,000 in funds, the company announced.
Job Calorie by Be-netz
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