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Genesia Ventures Makes Follow-on Investment in Meta Sensing, Developer of Ultra-Compact Raman Spectrometers

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Genesia Ventures announces its follow-on investment in the Series A round of Meta Sensing, a company that develops ultra-compact Raman spectrometers for research and development (R&D), and provides AI analysis software. This investment was made through Genesia Venture Fund 3 (GV-3).

Investment Background

The lifecycle of chemical products and materials has shortened in recent years due to advances in R&D and increased competition in product development. This has heightened the importance of AI for efficient material development and process optimization. Within this landscape, Meta Sensing has created an innovative ultra-compact Raman spectrometer that addresses traditional challenges of high cost, bulky size, and reliance on specialized expertise. As a result, the company has achieved consistent business growth.

Business Overview

Under the mission of “democratizing material development,” Meta Sensing operates the following businesses:

  • Development, production, and sales of affordable ultra-compact Raman spectrometers
  • Development and provision of AI-powered software that enhances R&D processes
  • Provision of Materials Informatics (MI) solutions

Meta Sensing’s platform combines attach-type Raman sensors that can be used intuitively without specialized knowledge, with generative AI-powered automatic analysis, interpretation, and reporting functions. This integration directly addresses key challenges in research and manufacturing environments, including labor shortages, reliance on specialized expertise, and inconsistent quality control.

Use of Funds and Future Prospects

The funds raised will be allocated to the following key initiatives:

  • Enhancement of AI analysis algorithms and user experience optimization.
  • Development of next-generation Raman sensor models and mass production capabilities.
  • Business development.
  • Establishment of robust support systems for implementing the technology in manufacturing lines and research institutes.
  • Development of specialized applications for target industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, biotechnology, and cosmetics.
  • Enhancement of domestic and international sales operations for global market expansion.
  • Talent acquisition.

MetaSensing seeks to drive the full-scale adoption of its technology across diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, biotechnology, and resins. The company aims to catalyze the widespread implementation of analytical and manufacturing infrastructure essential for next-generation manufacturing processes.

Recruitment Information

Meta Sensing is actively recruiting across multiple positions, including sensor development, AI engineering, UX design, and sales & business development.

https://metasensing.co.jp/contact/

About the Investment

Shu Sokabe, Investment Manager, Genesia Ventures

Since our seed investment, Meta Sensing has built a unique platform that seamlessly integrates material exploration and manufacturing control through an innovative combination of hardware and generative AI. Their product evolution—driven by field-based hypothesis testing and rapid iteration—is breaking down barriers to prototyping and mass production. This approach introduces fresh perspectives to the industry and expands manufacturing capabilities. With generative AI gaining significant momentum in the market, the development team’s deep domain expertise will accelerate value creation, positioning Meta Sensing as a key enabler for manufacturing infrastructure transformation. We are excited to collaborate toward a future where democratized manufacturing becomes the new standard.

Company Profile

Company Name: MetaSensing, Inc.
Website: https://metasensing.co.jp/
Established: 2023
Location: 905, 1-10-7 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Yoshito Okuno

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