MW, a Tokyo-based startup integrating housing development, software systems, artificial intelligence, and robotics, has raised ¥3bn ($18.5m) in a seed funding round. The capital will support expansion of its Living Home programme, alongside development of its housing platform and research into residential physical AI systems.
The announcement comes as MW continues to progress multiple housing projects across Japan, while building an in-house technology stack spanning architecture, software, and robotics.
More than 10 housing projects underway across Japan
Led by CEO Shuzo Narita, MW currently has more than 10 residential developments across central Tokyo, regional cities, and resort locations. All are part of its Living Home programme, which combines housing construction with software systems designed to support future AI and robotics integration.
The company highlighted early traction from its first project in Himonya, Tokyo, where purchase applications were received immediately after sales began, alongside more than 1,000 enquiries. A second project in Kego, Fukuoka is on the market, while a third in Yamate, Kanagawa is under construction.
MW said it plans to expand nationwide supply of its Living Home developments in its next phase of growth.
Living space OS and residential AI development
Alongside housing construction, MW is developing a “living space OS” to connect and manage functions within the home. The company said this is part of its effort to strengthen the software layer supporting its residential products.
It is also advancing research and development into “residential physical AI”, a system designed to perceive and assess conditions within a home and act on that input. This includes robotics and AI systems built for residential environments.
MW said it will continue developing its housing platform for external homebuilders and developers, extending it beyond its own projects.
Vertical integration across housing, software, and robotics
MW operates across land acquisition, architectural design, construction, software development, AI engineering, and robotics development under a single integrated model.
The company said the funding will also support organisational expansion and recruitment across engineering, architecture, real estate, business development, and related functions, as it scales its housing pipeline as well as technology development efforts.
