DataGrid Inc. is a Kyoto-based AI startup founded in 2017 that develops generative AI technologies, with a core focus on creating highly realistic digital humans. These digital humans are photorealistic, fully synthetic representations of people, generated using GAN (Generative Adversarial Network) technology. The company’s offerings include tools for generating human faces, full-body models, clothing, and motion, supporting various industries such as advertising, tourism, entertainment, retail, and virtual events. DataGrid has collaborated with partners including Keihan Holdings, NIKKEI, and NTT to produce promotional content, conduct R&D on interactive AI agents, and deploy digital human-guided videos in real-world applications. The company is positioning itself as a key player in Japan’s synthetic data and digital human ecosystem and is preparing for IPO as it expands its role in AI-powered communication, simulation, and creative production.