LUC, a Tokyo, Japan-based provider of an AI and experience analysis platform, has raised ¥120 million in a pre-Series A round.
Investors
The round was led by NOW Inc. and Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd., bringing LUC’s total funding, including the seed round, to ¥150 million.
NOW Inc. is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that focuses on seed and early-stage startups, particularly in the technology sector and impact investing. Co-founded by Kazuma Ieiri and Ryosuke Kajitani, NOW Inc. is dedicated to supporting the growth of entrepreneurs and contributing to Japan’s broader venture ecosystem.
Mizuho Capital Co., Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1983, the firm specializes in early-stage investments across high-growth sectors, including information technology, biotech/life sciences, healthcare, business services, and manufacturing.
LUC Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to strengthen marketing initiatives, enhance TERUS’ functionality, and expand its team and organizational structure.
About LUC
LUC aims to create a future where everyone can take a step toward a better tomorrow by digitizing and making accessible the experiences of people worldwide. The company develops TERUS, an AI and experience analysis platform that integrates fragmented customer feedback processes into a unified decision-making environment. It collects and structures customer and employee opinions and experiences and directly links them to on-site decision-making.
Funding Details
Company: LUC Inc.
Raised: ¥120.0M
Round: Pre-Series A
Funding Date: December 2025
Lead Investors: NOW Inc., Mizuho Capital
Company Website: https://www.lucinc.jp/
Software Category: AI × Experience Analysis Platform
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