Qureka, a Tokyo, Japan-based startup operating a generative AI-powered book Q&A platform, has secured a pre-Seed investment.
Investors
The round was led by ON&BOARD Co., Ltd., a Tokyo, Japan-based venture capital firm focused on seed and early-stage investments. With the mission of “unlocking talent across the world,” the firm aims to lead investments and implement solutions across a wide range of fields, including AI agents, medical devices, robotics, dual-use applications, and nuclear fusion.
Qureka Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to support the growth and development of Bookleverage, expand business operations, and strengthen partnerships with publishers.
About Qureka
Founded in May 2025, Qureka Inc. specializes in AI-driven knowledge solutions. Led by CEO Yuta Madate, the company develops and operates Bookleverage, a generative AI-powered platform that enables users to interact with book content via natural-language queries. By combining licensed book data with AI, Qureka allows users to summarize content, extract insights, and apply knowledge directly to business challenges. Its model emphasizes both accessibility and sustainability, incorporating copyright protection measures and revenue-sharing mechanisms for publishers and authors.
Funding Details
Company: Qureka Inc.
Raised: Undisclosed
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investor: ON&BOARD Co., Ltd.
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://www.qureka.jp/
Software Category: Generative AI / Knowledge Management
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