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INSOL, a startup developing a humanoid-specific modular platform, raised 100 million yen in July 2025. The company offers the REAaL Humanoid Robot Platform, a modular system designed to accelerate the research, development, and implementation of humanoid robots. The platform is built with compatibility in mind for ROS and Gazebo, enabling developers to quickly prototype and … Read More “INSOL, a developer of humanoid robots for logistics, has raised funding.” »
Tippsy, the LA-Based Sake Startup, Closes Series A First Round with Investment from KOKUBU Group Founded in 2018 in California, Tippsy aims to “Spread the Love of Sake” by making the world of sake more approachable and enjoyable. The company seeks to establish “sake” as a part of everyday lifestyle, much like wine or beer. … Read More “Feeling Tippsy? LA-based Japanese sake startup Tippsy raises funding” »
A new startup is offering “Porshare,” a car-sharing service exclusively for Porsche enthusiasts. The platform allows Porsche owners to offset their monthly maintenance costs or loan payments by renting out their vehicles on days they’re not using them. In some cases, owners have even achieved “net zero” ownership costs through sharing revenue. Since its soft … Read More “Dreaming of Driving a Porsche? This Startup Can Make It Happen” »
DFree has developed and commercialized the world’s first urination prediction device, “DFree.” DFree is an IoT wearable device that uses an ultrasound sensor to monitor changes in the bladder and predict the timing of urination. By detecting bladder changes via ultrasound and notifying caregivers through smart devices, it helps reduce their workload significantly. The company … Read More “Predicting Urination to Support the Caregiving Industry: DFree Raises 840 Million Yen” »
Company Name : AiRat (Miyagi) Web Page : https://en.legalontech.jp/ Stage : Series A Total Raise Amount : ¥579 Million AiRato Inc., a Miyagi-based startup developing proprietary AI-powered radiation therapy planning software, announces the completion of a ¥460 million (approx. USD 3.3 million) first close of its Pre-Series A funding round. This round includes follow-on investments from … Read More “AiRato Inc., Developer of AI-Based Cancer Radiation Therapy Devices, Secures ¥460 Million in First Close of Pre-Series A Funding” »
