Japanese IoT startup Vinclu raises $168,000 for communication robot development

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Tokyo-based IoT (Internet of Things) startup Vinclu announced today that it has fundraised 20 million yen (about $168,000) from new investment fund Primal Capital. According to Vinclu CEO Minori Takechi, the new field is part of the up-and-coming IoT solutions, and means interface and big data related services in categories such as smart houses and robotics. The company has developed an appcessory product called Ayatori, which plugs into a smartphone earphone jack to enable users to enjoy communicating with others by changing illumination patterns using the mobile app. The latter can control various home appliances and acquire information on users’ daily lives, generating a huge opportunity in the big data business. It is no wonder that Vinclu’s Takechi and Hiroshi Sasaki, General Partner of Primal Capital, are keeping their eyes on such a lofty future.

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Date April 1, 2014 Announcement date
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Investors Tech in Asia, Techcrunch, Magic Leap, Primal Capital Lead investors
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Company http://vinclu.me Funded company

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Content Management

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Augmented Reality Software Development Hardware and Software Integration

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Magic Leap
$100M to $250M