# Gatebox

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/gatebox

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.gatebox.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $1.6M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 11, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Tokyo, Japan, and founded in 2014, Gatebox Inc. operates as a generative AI technology company that offers AI technology solutions. In April 2025, Gatebox Inc. raised JPY 230 million in seed funding led by new investor PKSHA Capital, with participation from another new investor Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital. Returning investor Incubate Fund also participated in the round. As of 2024, the company is led by its representative director, Minoru Takechi. Gatebox develops next-generation AI characters. The company’s product line includes the AI character summoning device Gatebox, which allows users to interact with digital characters in their homes; digital figure box, a platform for appreciating digital figures; AI Baito, an AI customer service for corporations; AI Manager, an AI customer service platform for restaurants; and AI Salesgirl, an AI customer service for retail stores. In addition, the company sells digital products through its e-commerce platform. The company plans to use the April 2025 funding to strengthen its AI character development system using generative AI.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 11, 2025, $1.6M — Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital, Incubate Fund, PKSHA Technology Capital

## Investors

- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsui-sumitomo-insurance-venture-capital) — Seed
- Incubate Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/incubate-fund) — Seed
- PKSHA Technology Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pksha-technology-capital) — Seed