# KOALA Tech

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/koala-tech

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Fukuoka-shi, Japan
- Website: www.koalatech.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $9.8M
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 18, 2024)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

Based in Japan, KOALA Tech Inc. develops and commercializes advanced laser technology, focusing on Organic Semiconductor Laser Diodes (OSLD) that cater to various industries, including consumer electronics and healthcare.KOALA Tech Inc. specializes in innovative laser technology. Founded in 2019 in Fukuoka-shi, Japan, the company has completed 6 deals. Its latest funding round occurred in November 2024, securing JPY 570 million during a Series B round led by FFG Venture Business Partners, with participation from multiple investors including Kyoto University Innovation Capital and Kyushu Electric Power. The company's founder, João Oliveira, has a background that includes experience in technology ventures, and the current CEO is Paulo Carvalho.KOALA Tech Inc. focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative laser technology, specifically the Organic Semiconductor Laser Diode (OSLD). This technology combines organic electroluminescent properties with laser functionality, enabling the generation of laser light from structures akin to OLEDs, which are prevalent in smartphone and television displays. The OSLD technology not only enhances display performance but also finds applications in various sensing fields, addressing the demand for high-definition and flexible display solutions. KOALA Tech targets markets such as consumer electronics, healthcare, agriculture, and education, and aims to capitalize on the rising trend of wearable and smart technologies across North America, Europe, and Asia.KOALA Tech generates revenue primarily through B2B partnerships and collaborations with major corporations in the technology and electronics sectors. Transactions typically involve long-term agreements for the supply of OSLD technology and related services to key clients, including Sony and Mitsui Chemicals. The revenue model is structured around strategic alliances and joint research initiatives, allowing clients to integrate KOALA Tech’s proprietary laser solutions into their product lines. The OSLD is a core component of the company’s revenue-generating activities.In November 2024, KOALA Tech Inc. raised JPY 570 million in Series B funding, which will be utilized to complete the development of a three-color light-emitting element and to enhance its R&D and business development structure. The company plans to introduce new products targeting the consumer electronics and healthcare sectors, with specific release dates to be announced in the coming months. Additionally, KOALA Tech aims to expand its market presence into Europe and North America by mid-2025, leveraging the recent funding to support these growth initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 18, 2024, $3.7M — Kyushu Electric Power, Regional Economy Vitalization Corporation of Japan (REVIC), HIS, Kyoto University Innovation Capital, Spiral Capital, FFG Venture Business Partners, Propagator Ventures, Zenrin Future Partners, Globe Advisors Ventures
- Series B, Dec 19, 2023, $1.6M — Regional Economy Vitalization Corporation of Japan (REVIC), Propagator Ventures
- Series B, Jan 31, 2023, $1M — Sagin Capital & Consulting, SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment, Beyond Next Ventures, FFG Venture Business Partners
- Series A, Jun 29, 2021, $3.6M — SMBC Venture Capital, SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment, Beyond Next Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, TechAccel Ventures, FFG Venture Business Partners, QB Capital, Tanaka Ai Holdings

## Investors

- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series A
- SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-shinsei-corporate-investment) — Series A, Series B
- Beyond Next Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/beyond-next-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Sony Innovation Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sony-innovation-fund) — Series A
- TechAccel Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techaccel-ventures) — Series A
- FFG Venture Business Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ffg-venture-business-partners) — Series A, Series B
- QB Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qb-capital) — Series A
- Tanaka Ai Holdings — Series A
- Sagin Capital & Consulting (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sagin-capital-consulting) — Series B
- Regional Economy Vitalization Corporation of Japan (REVIC) — Series B
- Propagator Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/propagator-ventures) — Series B
- Kyushu Electric Power — Series B
- HIS — Series B
- Kyoto University Innovation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kyoto-university-innovation-capital) — Series B
- Spiral Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spiral-capital) — Series B
- Zenrin Future Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zenrin-future-partners) — Series B
- Globe Advisors Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/globe-advisors-ventures) — Series B