# LIGHTz

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tsukuba-shi, Japan
- Website: www.lightz-inc.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5.7M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 25, 2024)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Based in Tsukuba, Japan, and founded in 2016, LIGHTz Inc. operates as a software company that engages in system development and database creation and develops an AI technology that visualizes the thoughts of specialists specializing in the manufacturing industry. In October 2022, LIGHTz Inc. raised JPY 300 million in venture funding from Fiducia, Tsukuba Bank, and Iwagin Jigyo Souzou Capital. LIGHTz Inc. uses artificial intelligence to manage content, generate instructions for employees starting new projects and reduces the cost of training and time spent on onboarding projects, allowing clients to transfer their expert knowledge and skill. The company plans to use the October 2022 funds raised to improve system development, invest in strengthening the business foundations, and secure human resources.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 25, 2024, $5.7M — Toyota Tsusho, Joyo Capital Partners, Sagin Capital & Consulting, TOHOKU University Venture Partners, Iwagin Jigyo Souzou Capital, Tsukuba Institute of Research, Fiducia, NOBUNAGA Capital Village, FVC Tohoku

## Investors

- Toyota Tsusho — Series A
- Joyo Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/joyo-capital-partners) — Series A
- Sagin Capital & Consulting (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sagin-capital-consulting) — Series A
- TOHOKU University Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tohoku-university-venture-partners) — Series A
- Iwagin Jigyo Souzou Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/iwagin-jigyo-souzou-capital) — Series A
- Tsukuba Institute of Research (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tsukuba-institute-of-research) — Series A
- Fiducia (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fiducia) — Series A
- NOBUNAGA Capital Village (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nobunaga-capital-village) — Series A
- FVC Tohoku — Series A