The Series A included participation from  UTokyo IPC and Japanese strategic corporate investors. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Visban’s V-Mesh technology extends millimeter wave coverage by creating a coordinated mesh of network-controlled repeaters. Managed by an AI-driven central controller, the system dynamically routes signals around obstacles and enables seamless outdoor-to-indoor transitions. This architecture maintains reliable high-band coverage across complex environments without requiring major changes to the underlying network.

Designed to work with public and private networks, including terrestrial and non-terrestrial architectures, Visban’s solution enables operators and infrastructure providers to expand millimeter-wave coverage while reducing deployment cost.

Proceeds from the Series A will be used to advance product development, system validation, AI training, and field trials with strategic partners.

“Beyond Next Ventures understands the challenges of bringing hard-science-based technologies from development to global commercialization. They are the ideal partner for Visban’s next phase,” said S.B. Cha, CEO of Visban.

“Visban addresses the most fundamental yet technically challenging problem of millimeter wave connectivity. We are confident in the potential of their approach and are fully committed to supporting the team as they drive the evolution toward a new era of communication infrastructure,” said Tsuyoshi Ito, Founder CEO / Managing Partner, and Hiroyuki Kageyama, Principal of Beyond Next Ventures.

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About Beyond Next Ventures

Creating the beyond next society; enabling exceptional people solving global challenges.
Beyond Next Ventures is a deep-tech venture capital firm dedicated to translating scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact and building a virtuous cycle in which the value created fuels the next wave of innovation. We manage JPY 48 billion (approximately US$320 million) in funds focused on deep-tech startups. Through our proprietary company-creation capabilities—including executive talent matching and the TECHNIUM Global Conference, which convenes key stakeholders from Japan and around the world—we strengthen a deep-tech innovation ecosystem and accelerate the commercialization of research outcomes in collaboration with industry, academia, and government.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

For Visban:

Japan: Miki Ihara, [email protected]

USA & Rest of World: Myrna Nickelsen, [email protected]

For Beyond Next Ventures:

Hiroyuki Kageyama, [email protected]

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Visban co-founder and director Ryosuke Kuwada is expected to discuss results from the company’s collaboration with Tokyo Metropolitan University, where trials are being conducted using a local 5G millimeter-wave network. The presentation will outline field validation findings and progress toward practical deployment of network-controlled repeaters

Visban develops AI-controlled millimeter-wave propagation technologies that combine glass-substrate RF devices with its V-Mesh architecture. The company says university partnerships help validate performance in real environments and support next-generation wireless deployments.

Event: University as a Gateway
Date: Feb. 25
Registration: https://innovationboost-demoday.peatix.com/

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V-Mesh subnetworks

As 6G demands escalate, conventional base station multiplication proves unsustainable. Visban’s approach — relaying signals via intelligent, low-cost glass-based devices — extends coverage, eliminates dead zones, and enables next-gen applications like autonomous vehicles and remote medicine.

CEO Dr. S.B. Cha emphasizes the strategic importance of overseas markets where fiber penetration is low, and wireless demand is surging. Backed by UTokyo IPC, DNP, and Mitsubishi Materials, Visban is preparing for large-scale field trials and planning a US-focused Series B to fuel global expansion.

The article also explores how Visban’s technology complements upcoming device-to-device satellite communication, enabling last-100-meter distribution regardless of whether the source is a terrestrial base station or satellite.

Visban continues to seek partners in manufacturing, deployment, and go-to-market efforts, aiming to be a key enabler of scalable, seamless wireless infrastructure worldwide.

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His award-winning paper, “Cross-Domain Data-Driven Digital Twins for Mobility Networks,” proposes a novel framework for constructing data-driven digital twins that span multiple domains within mobility networks. The research was recognized for its advanced contributions to the field of smart wireless communications and its potential to shape the next generation of intelligent network systems.

Out of 31 presenters in the poster session, only two were selected for the Best Paper distinction, highlighting the significance and technical excellence of Dr. Nakazato’s work.

Dr. Nakazato plays a central role at Visban, leading algorithm development and system validation for the company’s AI-powered millimeter wave subnetwork platform, V-Mesh. His academic expertise and contributions are instrumental to Visban’s mission of bringing cutting-edge wireless infrastructure to real-world deployment.

Visban will continue to collaborate with leading researchers and institutions to accelerate the practical application of millimeter wave technologies.

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The program connects promising startups with academic institutions to foster innovation and accelerate the real-world deployment of advanced technologies. 

Visban is developing V-MESH, a next-generation, AI-guided millimeter wave (mmWave) wireless infrastructure that delivers on the promise of mmWave.  V-MESH is built around proprietary RF devices that are built on glass substrates. Visban’s goal is to make the power of millimeter wave technology consistently available — reliably and affordably — across a range of sectors, without relying on dense base station infrastructure. 

Through this partnership with leading Japanese universities, Visban will advance validation and testing of its technology as it works to help shape the next generation of high-performance connectivity. 

For more information about the program, please visit campuscreate.com.  
 

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While the benefits of millimeter wave wireless networks are widely recognized, adoption is hindered by limited range, susceptibility to signal obstruction, and high deployment costs. V-Mesh addresses these issues by creating a mesh network of its RF-on-Glass technology to extend the range of millimeter wave signals and navigate around obstructions, reducing the need for base stations. 

“V-Mesh will enable the continued evolution of wireless communications,” said S.B. Cha, CEO and co-founder of Visban. “Our goal is to provide affordable and dependable mmWave connectivity that meets the demands of advanced future applications such as AI and AR/VR, both outside and inside buildings.” 

V-Mesh and RF-on-Glass Devices: Key to Deploying Reliable Millimeter Wave Networks 

Visban’s use of glass substrates in its RF devices is integral to its V-Mesh technology. Glass enables the creation of single-sided and double-sided devices, and the manufacturing processes allow for highly precise structures that enhance sensitivity and reduce signal losses. Visban also uses heterogeneous integration of ICs and other components on glass, ensuring low-cost production. 

Visban’s RF-on-Glass devices are being developed with a leading display manufacturer. Additionally, the company is working with a research team from the University of Tokyo to develop an AI-driven mesh network for Visban and third-party devices, ensuring efficient and reliable millimeter wave routing to and from end-user devices. 

Experienced Founding Team Closes Series A Funding from Strategic Partners and Collaborators 

Visban was founded by S.B. Cha, Arokia Nathan, and Ryosuke Kuwada, who together brought a wealth of experience and a global network in technology and business. Visban recently completed a ¥400 million Series A funding round led by the UTokyo IPC., Ltd. Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Materials also participated, among others. 

“We have high expectations for Visban’s innovative technology. Their approach to expanding millimeter wave coverage is expected to bring significant benefits to the telecommunications industry and many other sectors,” said Keisuke Furukawa, a partner at UTokyo IPC. 

Visban is actively expanding its Tokyo team and is recruiting business managers, RF system engineers, and AI engineers. For the latest job openings, visit Visban.com. 

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TOKYO and TAIPEI – 5 Jan 2024 — Pioneering the future of high-frequency wireless communications, Visban, Inc. has achieved a significant milestone with the successful demonstration of a glass-based millimeter wave (mmWave) proof-of-concept (PoC) device. This device, which utilizes Visban’s advanced technology, represents a significant advancement in the field.

Developed in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan, Visban’s PoC addresses the prevalent challenges in mmWave networks. These networks are known for their high data rates and ultra-low latency but are often limited in range and impeded by physical obstructions like buildings and trees. The achievement is a major step towards Visban’s goal of transforming high-frequency millimeter wave networks

“Our goal is to revolutionize the deployment of millimeter wave networks, making them both technologically advanced and economically viable,” said SB Cha, CEO and co-founder of Visban. “Our unique glass-based technology enables the efficient distribution of mmWave signals, navigating around obstacles and penetrating buildings; this reduces the need for costly base stations. Glass is a cornerstone in realizing our vision, and the successful development of the PoC operating at 28 GHz is a major step in our journey.”

About ITRI

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is a Taiwan-based technology research institute with a rich history of fostering innovation. More details can be found on ITRI’s website.

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TOKYO – June 7, 2023 – Visban Corporation today announced that it was among the eight companies that received seed funding from Tokyo University through its “1st Round” program. Visban was selected for the promise of its millimeter wave technology in boosting next-generation wireless network performance.

Founded in 2017 together with corporate partners, Tokyo University’s “1st Round” Program provides grant funding to companies with promising technologies as well as support in forging strategic relationships with major corporations.

“Being selected by Tokyo University gave us access to major companies in Japan, which, in turn, allowed us to very quickly achieve our first major technology milestone,” said founder and CEO S.B. Cha. “We encourage all early-stage technology start-ups to join the program.”

Cha, formerly CEO of Kinestral Technologies (now Halio) and previous founder of multiple companies, co-founded Visban with Arokia Nathan, also a serial entrepreneur who was formerly professorial chair of photonic systems and displays at Cambridge University and current Bye-Fellow at Darwin College; and Ryosuke Kuwada, an experienced executive who is currently a board member of Japan Display, Inc. and RS Technologies.

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