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AVIATE Inc.

Category: AI Agents

Tokyo-based AI startup developing TASKBASE, a platform that turns natural-language descriptions into automated back-office workflows. AVIATE Inc. was founded in 2026. The company is led by Ryota Hagiwara (萩原 稜太). Based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Team size: 2-10. Total funding raised: $640K. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include ANOBAKA, East Ventures, Kenji Kasahara (MIXI founder).

Founded
2026
Headquarters
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Team size
2-10
Total funding
$640K

Value proposition

TASKBASE enables back-office teams to describe workflows in natural language, and AI automatically generates, executes, and manages the workflow — including approvals, notifications, and record updates — with enterprise-grade security and auditability.

Products and solutions

TASKBASE (formerly PROSE) — AI-powered back-office workflow automation platform covering accounting/invoicing, inquiry/support, internal approvals, and sales/CS follow-ups. Integrates with Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Notion, Moneyforward, freee.

Unique value

Natural-language-driven workflow automation with human-in-the-loop approval, workspace-level credential isolation, and deterministic AI execution (AI selects pre-built routines rather than generating from scratch each time) for audit-proof reliability.

Target customer

Back-office BPO operators; accounting, HR, and labor management departments at enterprises; companies seeking to automate repetitive back-office processes

Industries served

Back-office operations, BPO, Accounting/Finance, HR/Payroll, Customer Support

Technology advantage

Natural language → workflow generation interface; human-in-the-loop approval design; workspace-level credential and permission isolation; deterministic AI execution (pre-built routines called by AI, not generated ad-hoc) ensuring reproducibility and audit compliance; multi-SaaS integration (Slack, Gmail, Google Workspace, Notion, Moneyforward, freee)

How they differentiate

Unlike generic RPA or workflow tools, TASKBASE starts from natural language descriptions rather than requiring technical workflow configuration. It combines AI automation with structured human approval checkpoints, workspace-level security isolation for multi-client BPO use cases, and deterministic execution that passes audit requirements — addressing the "last mile" problem where previous automation tools failed in production.

Main competitors

Zapier (global no-code automation), UiPath (enterprise RPA), Japanese BPO incumbents and in-house automation solutions

Key partnerships

Located at ANOBASHO (Sumitomo Fudosan Toranomon Tower co-working space), integrations with Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Notion, Moneyforward, freee

Notable customers

Currently conducting paid PoCs with back-office BPO operators (specific names not disclosed)

Major milestones

2026-04-06: Company founded, 2026-05-15: Product renamed from PROSE to TASKBASE, 2026-05-21: Raised ¥70M seed round from ANOBAKA, East Ventures, and Kenji Kasahara

Market positioning

Early-stage Japanese startup targeting the back-office AI automation market, positioned as a bridge between no-code workflow tools and full AI agent autonomy, with emphasis on enterprise-grade reliability and security.

Geographic focus

Japan (Tokyo-headquartered, currently serving Japanese BPO operators and enterprises)

About Ryota Hagiwara (萩原 稜太)

Ex-MIXI (new grad 2022, PM for AIチャットくんLINE at picon subsidiary, FANUP project with WOWOW); Aoyama Gakuin University graduate

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