exmore
Category: AI in Healthcare
Japanese healthcare DX startup providing AI-powered 24/7 chat reception service "SuguDesk" for medical clinics to automate routine patient inquiries exmore was founded in 2024. The company is led by 根来 杏奈 (Anna Negoro). Based in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Team size: 1-10. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include Oikaze Ventures, Yusuke Sato (Angel), Yosuke Takatsuki (Angel).
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
- Team size
- 1-10
Value proposition
24/7 AI chat reception that reduces phone call burden on clinic staff by automatically answering routine patient inquiries, with clinic-specific FAQ customization and continuous improvement from chat logs
Products and solutions
SuguDesk (スグデスク) — AI-powered 24/7 chat reception service for medical clinics that handles routine patient inquiries (hours, appointments, access, fees) automatically on clinic websites
Unique value
Medical-specialized AI chat with non-clinical guardrails (no medical diagnosis), clinic-specific FAQ design by dedicated team, and proven ~2.5x higher appointment conversion rate via chat vs standard website
Target customer
Medical clinics in Japan (dermatology, internal medicine, dental, women's health clinics, etc.)
Industries served
Healthcare / Medical Clinics (aesthetic dermatology, internal medicine, dental, women's health clinics)
Technology advantage
AI chat with medical-specific guardrails (no clinical judgment — redirects to in-person visit), dedicated team designs clinic-specific FAQ data, automatic FAQ generation and improvement from chat logs, management dashboard for usage analytics
How they differentiate
Focuses exclusively on medical clinic "non-core" operations (reception/inquiry handling) rather than general-purpose chatbots; dedicated team designs per-clinic FAQ; non-clinical guardrails ensure safety; proven ROI with ~2.5x appointment conversion rate
Main competitors
NOMOCa-AI chat (by Genova), 受診ボット / Jushin Bot (by Doctor's Net / MIRAIZU), メディコAI受付プラス (Medico AI Reception Plus)
Notable customers
AdeB Clinic (aesthetic dermatology), Luna Ladies Clinic (gynecology)
Major milestones
Founded December 2024, Launched SuguDesk as first product, Seed round led by Oikaze Ventures in May 2026 (announced July 2026), Won PoC Award at "Hospital Management Innovation Pitch" hosted by Nihon Keiei
Market positioning
Early-stage Japanese healthtech startup targeting the 105,000+ general clinics nationwide, starting with AI chat reception and expanding into broader non-core operational support (recruitment, administrative manager duties, patient acquisition)
Geographic focus
Japan
About 根来 杏奈 (Anna Negoro)
Ex-SHIFT (B2B sales, sales planning, HR development, sales manager); Ex-STORES; Large general human resources company. Founded exmore in December 2024.
Official website: https://exmore.jp