UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund Provides Financing to Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd.
The "UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund," operated by UPSIDER Capital, a joint venture between UPSIDER and Mizuho Financial Group, has provided financing to Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd., a provider of cloud robotics platforms. This financing aims to resolve labor shortages and promote automation in logistics and manufacturing sites.
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UPSIDER Capital Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Naoki Ishigami; hereinafter "UPSIDER Capital"), jointly established by UPSIDER Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., and operating Japan's first growth-stage debt fund, the "UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund," is pleased to announce that it has provided financing to Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Gajan Mohanarajah).
Overview of the Financed Company
Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd. is a venture company originating from ETH Zurich, which has produced numerous renowned researchers including Einstein. With the vision of "Making robotics attainable and useful for anyone," the company develops next-generation cloud robotics platforms utilizing world-leading control and artificial intelligence technologies, and provides development, implementation, and operational support for robot solutions. Through the collaboration of highly skilled engineers from over 30 countries and a sales and customer success team deeply knowledgeable in robotics, the company offers optimal solutions for challenges in logistics and manufacturing sites.
UPSIDER Capital strongly empathized with Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd.'s strong mission of "Connecting machines to machines to enrich people's lives," its high technical capabilities to deploy multiple robot solutions in logistics and manufacturing sites centered on a cloud robotics platform, and its proven business model for directly addressing the social issue of deepening labor shortages. Based on this, the decision was made to provide this financing.
Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd. Corporate Website URL: https://www.rapyuta-robotics.com/ja/
Comment from Gajan Mohanarajah, Representative Director & CEO, Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment, Rapyuta Robotics has continuously challenged the social issue of labor shortages faced by logistics sites, under the vision of "Making robotics attainable and useful for anyone." We consider the financing from UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund to be a result of their high evaluation of our efforts, and we are deeply honored. What was particularly impressive about this fundraising was the speedy and powerful support, based on a deep understanding of the essence of our business and its long-term potential. From the perspective of cash flow stability, this funding is extremely important for accelerating our growth. We will leverage these funds to fully commit to further deepening and expanding robot automation in domestic logistics sites. At the same time, based on our achievements in Japan, we aim to accelerate global expansion and become a presence that transforms the world's logistics infrastructure.
Comment from Naoki Ishigami, Representative Director, UPSIDER Capital Co., Ltd.
The logistics industry has been facing severe labor shortages and inefficient operations since the "2024 Problem." We believe that the automation of warehouse operations undertaken by Rapyuta Robotics is an extremely important initiative to overcome this logistics crisis and support Japan's logistics. On the other hand, it is by no means easy to continuously provide value amidst varying operations and constraints at each warehouse. We are convinced that the company has successfully brought its products to function effectively on-site in such areas. We are deeply impressed by their on-site understanding and implementation capabilities that underpin this success. Moving forward, as e-commerce expands and the working population declines, the role of Rapyuta Robotics is expected to grow even larger. We look forward to their further growth as a leader in transforming logistics infrastructure and, as the UPSIDER Group, we will fully support their endeavors.
About UPSIDER Capital
UPSIDER Capital, jointly established by UPSIDER Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., operates Japan's first growth-stage debt fund, the "UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund."
Following the first fund established in December 2023, the second fund, "UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Growth Fund No. 2," completed its final close in May 2025. In addition to Mizuho Bank, various financial institutions such as Kyoto Capital Partners, San-in Godo Bank, Nagoya Bank, Hiroshima Bank, Fukuoka Bank, Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank newly participated as LPs, commencing operations with a total of 14.3 billion yen.
Overview of the Financed Company
Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd. is a venture company originating from ETH Zurich, which has produced numerous renowned researchers including Einstein. With the vision of "Making robotics attainable and useful for anyone," the company develops next-generation cloud robotics platforms utilizing world-leading control and artificial intelligence technologies, and provides development, implementation, and operational support for robot solutions. Through the collaboration of highly skilled engineers from over 30 countries and a sales and customer success team deeply knowledgeable in robotics, the company offers optimal solutions for challenges in logistics and manufacturing sites.
UPSIDER Capital strongly empathized with Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd.'s strong mission of "Connecting machines to machines to enrich people's lives," its high technical capabilities to deploy multiple robot solutions in logistics and manufacturing sites centered on a cloud robotics platform, and its proven business model for directly addressing the social issue of deepening labor shortages. Based on this, the decision was made to provide this financing.
Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd. Corporate Website URL: https://www.rapyuta-robotics.com/ja/
Comment from Gajan Mohanarajah, Representative Director & CEO, Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment, Rapyuta Robotics has continuously challenged the social issue of labor shortages faced by logistics sites, under the vision of "Making robotics attainable and useful for anyone." We consider the financing from UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund to be a result of their high evaluation of our efforts, and we are deeply honored. What was particularly impressive about this fundraising was the speedy and powerful support, based on a deep understanding of the essence of our business and its long-term potential. From the perspective of cash flow stability, this funding is extremely important for accelerating our growth. We will leverage these funds to fully commit to further deepening and expanding robot automation in domestic logistics sites. At the same time, based on our achievements in Japan, we aim to accelerate global expansion and become a presence that transforms the world's logistics infrastructure.
Comment from Naoki Ishigami, Representative Director, UPSIDER Capital Co., Ltd.
The logistics industry has been facing severe labor shortages and inefficient operations since the "2024 Problem." We believe that the automation of warehouse operations undertaken by Rapyuta Robotics is an extremely important initiative to overcome this logistics crisis and support Japan's logistics. On the other hand, it is by no means easy to continuously provide value amidst varying operations and constraints at each warehouse. We are convinced that the company has successfully brought its products to function effectively on-site in such areas. We are deeply impressed by their on-site understanding and implementation capabilities that underpin this success. Moving forward, as e-commerce expands and the working population declines, the role of Rapyuta Robotics is expected to grow even larger. We look forward to their further growth as a leader in transforming logistics infrastructure and, as the UPSIDER Group, we will fully support their endeavors.
About UPSIDER Capital
UPSIDER Capital, jointly established by UPSIDER Co., Ltd. and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., operates Japan's first growth-stage debt fund, the "UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund."
Following the first fund established in December 2023, the second fund, "UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Growth Fund No. 2," completed its final close in May 2025. In addition to Mizuho Bank, various financial institutions such as Kyoto Capital Partners, San-in Godo Bank, Nagoya Bank, Hiroshima Bank, Fukuoka Bank, Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank newly participated as LPs, commencing operations with a total of 14.3 billion yen.