Trans-N Co., Ltd. Raises ¥155M Pre-Seed Round from University of Tokyo IPC and Delight Ventures
Trans-N Co., Ltd. has successfully raised 155 million yen in a pre-seed round of financing from University of Tokyo IPC and Delight Ventures. The company, which focuses on AI technology solutions, aims to enhance digital transformation (DX) in Japanese companies.
Press release: August 28, 2024
Trans-N Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, CEO Nagawa) completed its pre-seed round of funding, raising a total of 155 million yen. The company aims to accelerate AI development and bring cutting-edge global AI solutions to the Japanese market, focusing on promoting AI transformation (AX) in Japan.
Addressing Japan’s AI Talent Gap
As the use of large language models (LLMs) grows rapidly in Japan, the country faces a shortage of advanced IT professionals. By 2030, the gap between supply and demand for such talent is expected to reach 545,000 people. Trans-N aims to bridge this gap by building a platform that connects the Japanese market with global AI talent and technology, leveraging its expertise in LLMs and generative AI.
Global Talent for AI Innovation
Trans-N’s founding team brings extensive experience from China, Japan, and the U.S. CEO Nagawa has a background in strategic planning, consulting, and autonomous driving startups. CTO Son Mataaki, a graduate of Columbia University, has worked as an AI engineer at companies like Microsoft and Facebook. Their international perspective allows them to introduce global AI talent and solutions to Japan’s growing AI market.
Strategic Consulting and AI Solutions
Trans-N provides strategic consulting services to major Japanese companies, along with AI system development and product sales. With this funding, the company will expand its AI solutions, including tools for high-precision transcription, contract analysis, and other advanced applications, already in use by large Japanese trading companies.
Company Information
- Company Name: Trans-N Co., Ltd.
- CEO: Nagawa
- Established: March 2024
- Address: Room 302, HiRAKU GATE, 2-3-10 Mukaioka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
- Website: https://trans-n.ai