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§ Private Profile · Industrial Liaison and Cooperative Research Building 202, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3050006, Japan
Industrial robotics developer developing compact, AI-powered robots for small and medium manufacturers, focused on accessible automation.
Based in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, Closer develops compact artificial intelligence industrial robots designed to automate grab and place manufacturing tasks for small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2021 by Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree Shota Higuchi, the company focuses on miniaturizing image recognition and robot control technologies to enable low volume, high variety production automation without requiring specialized engineering expertise. Their primary hardware system, the PickPacker, is utilized across the food production, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and packaging materials sectors to maintain continuous operations while mitigating regional staffing shortages and workplace injuries. To finance its commercial deployment and bridge the gap between research and onsite implementation, the enterprise has raised ¥420 million in funding. This capital was secured from a syndicate of institutional backers that prominently includes Angel Bridge Inc., Deepcore Inc., and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
Closer has raised $2.7M across 1 funding round.
Closer has raised $2.7M in total across 1 funding round.
Closer has raised $2.7M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.7M Pre-Series A in December 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $2.7M Seed Plus | Angel Bridge | DEEPCORE | Announced |
Closer has raised $2.7M in total across 1 funding round.
Closer's investors include Angel Bridge, DEEPCORE.