JIZAIE is a technology company.
JIZAIE has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
JIZAIE has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
JIZAIE is a Tokyo-based technology startup that builds JIZAIPAD, a real-time remote employment support platform enabling on-site work in sectors like construction, manufacturing, energy, and disaster response to be performed remotely without relying on communication infrastructure.[1][2][4] It integrates virtual reality, robotics, wearable computing, and AI video compression for low-latency, high-quality transmission, serving industries needing efficient, safe remote operations while reducing travel costs and boosting work efficiency.[1][4][5][6] Recently raising ¥600M (~$4M) in Series A funding in 2025, JIZAIE demonstrates strong growth momentum, with plans for product mass production, AI advancements, global expansion into Asia and North America, engineer hiring, and partnerships with construction machinery firms.[1][2][3]
JIZAIE spun out of the University of Tokyo’s Inami Laboratory, leveraging academic research in robotics and remote systems to commercialize its technology.[1][2] The company officially released JIZAIPAD in 2023, quickly gaining traction across demanding fields like construction and disaster response.[1][2] Early backing from 15th Rock since the seed stage evolved into a robust Series A round in 2025, attracting investors including Samurai Incubate, Rheos Capital Partners, SMBC Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital, and regional players like Yamanashi Prefecture and banks, plus debt financing.[1][2][3] This funding marks a pivotal moment, fueling scaling from a 11-50 employee team headquartered in Tokyo.[3]
JIZAIE rides the remote work and robotics trend accelerated by labor shortages, safety demands, and post-pandemic shifts, particularly in Japan's aging workforce and infrastructure sectors.[1][2][4] Timing aligns with global pushes for AI-enhanced teleoperation amid supply chain disruptions and disaster-prone environments, where traditional on-site work is risky or inefficient.[1][2] Market forces like rising construction tech investments and Asia-North America expansion favor its model, influencing the ecosystem by partnering with machinery makers and enabling "blue-collar" remote capabilities that unlock talent mobility.[1][2]
JIZAIE is poised to dominate remote operations in heavy industries, with Series A funds driving AI upgrades, global rollout, and joint ventures that could redefine on-site work.[1][2] Trends like edge AI, 5G/6G integration, and labor automation will propel growth, potentially expanding to new verticals like mining or agriculture. Its university roots and investor network position it to evolve from niche innovator to ecosystem shaper, amplifying remote work's potential where humans can't safely go—turning physical constraints into scalable opportunities.[1][2][7]
JIZAIE has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
JIZAIE's investors include 15th Rock Ventures, EQT Life Sciences.
JIZAIE has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Series A in March 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | $1.0M Series A | 15th Rock Ventures, EQT Life Sciences |