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Accelerating AI Adoption in Japan

Our investment in GenerativeX.

June 1, 2026

by Ken Asada and Sho Yamanaka

• Founders: Rei Araki (CEO), Yuto Ueda (CAIO)
• Sector: Generative AI
• Location: Tokyo, Japan

The market for enterprise AI in Japan is largely untapped. Many Japanese enterprises today are eager to harness AI but cannot advance past exploratory proof-of-concept projects. What’s needed is a firm that possesses the depth of AI expertise to translate business needs into working solutions quickly, thus realizing the gap between ambition and execution.

GenerativeX bridges business strategy and cutting-edge AI technology through a unique model where each team member handles everything from consulting and sales to hands-on AI development. This approach allows the company to deploy custom AI agents and solutions for clients in days rather than months — creating immediate, tangible business impact. The company is working with a variety of Japan’s leading enterprise clients, proving its ability to scale AI adoption across industries at remarkable speed

We’re investing in GenerativeX because their speed, depth of AI expertise, and enterprise client network make them an ideal partner to accelerate the expansion of AI in Japan. We believe GenerativeX is uniquely positioned to bring AI to Japan’s largest enterprises — and to showcase the power of AI agents on a global stage.

Welcome to Salesforce Ventures, GenerativeX!