COMPANY Company Information
Our VISION Realizing a World of Human & AI Co-Creation
We aim for a world where AI stands alongside people, thinking together, creating together.
When human creativity and AI intelligence resonate, society and industry evolve more flexibly
and more fundamentally.
Beyond mere automation and efficiency, toward a future where co-creation is the norm.
A society where life with AI expands the very potential of humanity,
that is what we are building.
Our BUSINESS About Our Business
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Archaic AI
SaaSAcross advertising, manufacturing, and HR, Archaic’s core domains, we implement AI technology as SaaS solutions for real-world social impact.
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Archaic AI
SolutionCombining image, NLP, speech, video, prediction, optimization, recommendation, anomaly detection, generative AI, and more,
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Archaic AI
ResearchArchaicOur in-house experts across generative AI, AI agents, deep learning, machine learning, and statistical analysis collaborate to support clients’ next-generation technology development.
EXECUTIVE
PROFILES
Executive Profiles
Ph.D in Physics from Ritsumeikan University. Mathematics exchange student at the University of British Columbia (2007–2008). Joined a Mothers-listed IT venture, then worked at a quasi-governmental agency, an electronics manufacturer, and a security vendor on R&D and AI research. Founded a hardware startup, then founded Archaic Inc. Selected for the MEXT International Human Resources Development Program (2007). The Society for Mathematical Biology Poster Prize (2008). Reviewer, Journal of Theoretical Biology (2012–2013). Multiple publications and patents.
After leading the AI research and development division at a major IT firm, co-founded Archaic in 2018.
Ph.D in Computer Science from Stanford University. Numerous publications on industrial applications of AI.
Director, Japan Deep Learning Association.
Graduated in Computer Science from Nanjing University, then worked at a systems development firm. Subsequently earned a Master's degree in AI research at the University of Electro-Communications in Tokyo. Went on to work as an AI engineer at a healthcare systems company and an AI startup. Ranks in the top 1% across multiple Kaggle competitions, a globally elite level of AI skill. Specialises in optimisation problems; achieved a fully AI-controlled clear of "Super Mario" for an IEEE competition challenge.
Built a career as an AI engineer at global tech companies, leading Archaic’s technical development from its earliest days.
Ph.D from the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, University of Tokyo. Holds patents on machine learning algorithm optimization.
Graduated from California State University. Worked in R&D at DOCOMO Innovations USA, then at a US IT startup developing wireless simulation software including IEEE 802.11. Returned to Japan to work at Accenture on government systems development and consulting. A full-stack engineer with strengths from low-level to high-level development. Founded Archaic Inc. in 2017. Born in China, raised in Japan, educated and professionally experienced in the US, a trilingual global professional.
OVERVIEW Company Overview
Company Name
Archaic Inc. (Archaic)
Founded
201711 / 15
Capital
110,000,000JPY (incl. capital reserves)
Executive
Representative DirectorCEO Jun Yokoyama
CTO Zhaoxu Wang
Employees
40employees (as of April 2025)
Headquarters
T150-0001
1-22-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Oakla Building 5F
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Business Areas
AI SaaS Business, AI Solution Business, AI Research Business
Key Clients
Sumitomo Mitsui, Seibu Shinkin Bank, Japan Finance Corporation
Our HISTORY Company History
2017
11 /
Archaic Inc.Founded (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
2018
2 /
Certified as an NVIDIA Inception Program partner
4 /
Funding raised from Japan Finance Corporation
11 /
HQ relocated due to business expansion
2019
4 /
Funding raised from Japan Finance Corporation
2020
2 /
Funding raised from Japan Finance Corporation
2 /
Funding raised from Seibu Shinkin Bank
10 /
Business partnership established with Funread Inc.
2021
6 /
Capital increased to ¥30M through retained earnings transfer
6 /
NVIDIA AI Days: presented at event
8 /
Monitoring AI provided for JICA quarantine operations in Africa
2022
6 /
Edge AI camera software developed and launched with NTTPC Communications
11 /
HQ relocated due to business expansion
12 /
"Ad Check AI" launched
2023
2 /
Selected as finalist at "IDEA PITCH CONTEST" hosted by Port Messe Nagoya
4 /
Launched AI system combining generative AI and conventional AI
5 /
Joint development of "Automated Hyperspectral Learning System" with Funread Inc.
2024
1 /
"Ad Check AI" surpasses 100 registered companies
2 /
Joint launch of "Generative AI-Specific Insurance" with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance
2 /
Collaboration with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance covered in Nikkei Shimbun
2 /
Collaboration with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance broadcast on ANN NEWS
3 /
"Ad Check AI" adds image compliance checking
4 /
Presented at "Innovation LAB Meetup Night #2" hosted by NTTPC Communications
6 /
Presented at "Bosch and Startups" hosted by Bosch Japan
7 /
Presented at METI-organised seminar "New Business Development for Regional Leaders"
7 /
Partnership with Life Balance Management Institute; "Harassment Check AI" launched
8 /
Business partnership established with SUPER STUDIO Inc.
11 /
Collaboration with Bosch Ltd. covered in Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun
11 /
"Harassment Check AI" adds Microsoft Teams and Slack integration
12 /
Compliance checking solution provided for Dai Nippon Printing’s AI screening service
12 /
Collaboration with Dai Nippon Printing covered in Nikkei Shimbun
2025
1 /
"Demand Forecasting / Production Planning Optimisation AI" received the Grand Prix at the AIsmiley AI PRODUCTS AWARD 2025 WINTER
2 /
AI chatbot deployed to ~40,000 agencies of Daippon Printing and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance
4 /
DG Business Technology Co., Ltd. begins reselling "Ad Check AI"
4 /
"Ad Check AI" adds video compliance checking
5 /
Patent filed for point-of-sale image marketing technology
6 /
Japanese-specialized RAG AI system developed; performance benchmarks published
6 /
"Ad Check AI" surpasses 300 registered companies
7 /
Industry-specific no-code AI agent "Archaic AI Agent" officially launched
7 /
Capital and business alliance signed with Dai Nippon Printing (DNP)
8 /
Received the Image Recognition category award at AI Market AWARD 2025 Summer
11 /
Collaboration with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance on "Driving Advice Platform" covered in Nikkei
12 /
Provided technical support for Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance’s "Driving Advice Platform"
2026
2 /
"Ad Check AI" launches parent/child account and permission management features
2 /
NTTPC: Partnership established; "Router Image Diagnostics" service launched