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PORTFOLIO COMPANIES
Capex, Inc.
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- Founder / CEO:
- Shuntaro Kogame
COMPANY PROFILE
Virtual humans who are close to humans
With the development of technologies such as VR/AR, computer graphics, natural language processing, and speech synthesis, the pursuit of human-like interfaces is advancing, and Capex, Inc. has released the iOS/Android application "PATONA" with mental health care as its starting point. By developing a dialogue engine, we aim to build a new relationship between systems and humans.
COMPANY STORY
Origin
CEO Shuntaro Kogame, who served as COO at bitFlyer, started Capex with the aim of solving social issues using new technologies such as VR/AR and natural language processing 2019.
Strength
Capex develops and provides conversational AI systems and virtual humans. The company specializes in unique AI solutions that enhance relationship building and promote attitudinal changes among end-users. Additionally, it transforms client communications and revolutionizes marketing and sales strategies.
UTEC’s value add
Lead investment from seed round, advice on general management strategy, recruitment support, product feedback and B2B expansion support
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PATONA was launched for iOS and Android. Using the direct interaction with users as a starting point, Capex brushed up the interactive experience and expanded it to virtual humans
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