UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund Provides Funding to Rapyuta Robotics for Growth
The UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund, established in collaboration by UPSIDER and Mizuho Financial Group through UPSIDER Capital, has recently provided financing to Rapyuta Robotics. This marks a significant step in supporting a Japanese company at the forefront of cloud robotics technology.
Rapyuta Robotics is a startup that emerged from the prestigious ETH Zurich, recognized for producing renowned researchers, including Albert Einstein. Their vision revolves around making robotics accessible and practical for everyone. Leveraging cutting-edge control technology and artificial intelligence, Rapyuta Robotics is dedicated to developing a next-generation cloud robotics platform. They specialize in delivering advanced robotic solutions while assisting in their implementation and operation, thanks to a team of highly skilled engineers and a robust sales and customer success department which comes from over 30 countries.
UPSIDER Capital recognizes Rapyuta Robotics' mission to "connect machines and enrich people's lives" and their exceptional capacity to develop multiple robotic solutions for the logistics and manufacturing sectors. The fund decision was predicated on the growing societal issue of labor shortages, alongside the innovative business model it employs to tackle these challenges directly.
Mohanraj Gajjan, CEO of Rapyuta Robotics, expressed his gratitude stating, "Since our inception, we have relentlessly pursued our vision of making robotics practical for logistics. The financing from UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund is a recognition of our dedication and efforts. We are especially impressed by their swift support and comprehensive understanding of our long-term potential. This funding is critical for ensuring cash flow stability and accelerating our growth further. We aim to utilize this capital to deepen and expand robotic automation within domestic logistics and eventually revolutionize the global logistics infrastructure based on our achievements in Japan."
Naoki Ishigami, the representative of UPSIDER Capital, highlighted the challenges faced by the logistics industry, especially post-2024, as they deal with severe labor shortages and inefficient operations. He reinforced the importance of Rapyuta Robotics' commitment to warehouse automation, considering it a crucial endeavor to bolster Japan's logistics sector. "Navigating unique operations and constraints from warehouse to warehouse is challenging, yet Rapyuta Robotics' ability to bring solutions into practice has impressed us significantly, particularly their depth of understanding and implementation strengths."
With the anticipated large-scale growth of e-commerce and a declining labor force, the role of Rapyuta Robotics in transforming logistics infrastructure is expected to grow increasingly vital. Ishigami expressed his optimism for Rapyuta Robotics' continuing development as a transformative force in the industry and reassured them of UPSIDER Capital’s unwavering support in their endeavors.
UPSIDER Capital is a groundbreaking initiative established by UPSIDER and Mizuho Financial Group, tasked with operating the first growth stage-oriented debt fund in Japan, the UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund. Following the establishment of its first fund in December 2023, the second fund, UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Growth Fund 2, closed in May 2025 with a total operational scale of 14.3 billion yen. With additional participation from various financial institutions, the cumulative operational total with the first fund reaches over 24.3 billion yen, making UPSIDER Capital one of Japan’s largest independent venture debt funds.
UPSIDER Capital offers large-scale financing of up to 1 billion yen while maintaining a swift examination process of about ten business days due to its AI cash flow forecasting and real-time monitoring capabilities. Cumulatively, it has lent over 15 billion yen by the end of February 2026 through both fund rounds.
To further industry development, UPSIDER Capital is also involved in various initiatives, including publishing white papers on the venture debt market, conducting media study sessions, operating study groups under the auspices of House of Representatives member Soichiro Imaeda, and co-hosting significant industry conferences like the Venture Debt Summit.
Moving forward, UPSIDER Capital is committed to providing new funding options for startups and establishing an open financing platform to set new financial standards in the industry.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
Overview of Rapyuta Robotics
Rapyuta Robotics is a startup that emerged from the prestigious ETH Zurich, recognized for producing renowned researchers, including Albert Einstein. Their vision revolves around making robotics accessible and practical for everyone. Leveraging cutting-edge control technology and artificial intelligence, Rapyuta Robotics is dedicated to developing a next-generation cloud robotics platform. They specialize in delivering advanced robotic solutions while assisting in their implementation and operation, thanks to a team of highly skilled engineers and a robust sales and customer success department which comes from over 30 countries.
UPSIDER Capital recognizes Rapyuta Robotics' mission to "connect machines and enrich people's lives" and their exceptional capacity to develop multiple robotic solutions for the logistics and manufacturing sectors. The fund decision was predicated on the growing societal issue of labor shortages, alongside the innovative business model it employs to tackle these challenges directly.
Comments from Rapyuta Robotics CEO, Mohanraj Gajjan
Mohanraj Gajjan, CEO of Rapyuta Robotics, expressed his gratitude stating, "Since our inception, we have relentlessly pursued our vision of making robotics practical for logistics. The financing from UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund is a recognition of our dedication and efforts. We are especially impressed by their swift support and comprehensive understanding of our long-term potential. This funding is critical for ensuring cash flow stability and accelerating our growth further. We aim to utilize this capital to deepen and expand robotic automation within domestic logistics and eventually revolutionize the global logistics infrastructure based on our achievements in Japan."
Insights from UPSIDER Capital Representative, Naoki Ishigami
Naoki Ishigami, the representative of UPSIDER Capital, highlighted the challenges faced by the logistics industry, especially post-2024, as they deal with severe labor shortages and inefficient operations. He reinforced the importance of Rapyuta Robotics' commitment to warehouse automation, considering it a crucial endeavor to bolster Japan's logistics sector. "Navigating unique operations and constraints from warehouse to warehouse is challenging, yet Rapyuta Robotics' ability to bring solutions into practice has impressed us significantly, particularly their depth of understanding and implementation strengths."
With the anticipated large-scale growth of e-commerce and a declining labor force, the role of Rapyuta Robotics in transforming logistics infrastructure is expected to grow increasingly vital. Ishigami expressed his optimism for Rapyuta Robotics' continuing development as a transformative force in the industry and reassured them of UPSIDER Capital’s unwavering support in their endeavors.
About UPSIDER Capital
UPSIDER Capital is a groundbreaking initiative established by UPSIDER and Mizuho Financial Group, tasked with operating the first growth stage-oriented debt fund in Japan, the UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund. Following the establishment of its first fund in December 2023, the second fund, UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Growth Fund 2, closed in May 2025 with a total operational scale of 14.3 billion yen. With additional participation from various financial institutions, the cumulative operational total with the first fund reaches over 24.3 billion yen, making UPSIDER Capital one of Japan’s largest independent venture debt funds.
UPSIDER Capital offers large-scale financing of up to 1 billion yen while maintaining a swift examination process of about ten business days due to its AI cash flow forecasting and real-time monitoring capabilities. Cumulatively, it has lent over 15 billion yen by the end of February 2026 through both fund rounds.
To further industry development, UPSIDER Capital is also involved in various initiatives, including publishing white papers on the venture debt market, conducting media study sessions, operating study groups under the auspices of House of Representatives member Soichiro Imaeda, and co-hosting significant industry conferences like the Venture Debt Summit.
Moving forward, UPSIDER Capital is committed to providing new funding options for startups and establishing an open financing platform to set new financial standards in the industry.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
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