Building Human-Centric Ventures for a
Better Aging Future
Our Impact
1400+
Users Empowered
20+
Years of Experience in the Japanese Market
100m+
Total Revenue Generated by Our Ventures
INVEST WITH US
We Focus on What Works
Living Best is a venture builder focused on creating & supporting human-centric solutions across the entire aging continuum – from wellness in your 50s, to prevention in your 60s, and care in your 80s and beyond. We’re not just about technology; we’re about outcomes that truly improve lives.
Evidence-Driven
Our decisions are based on solid evidence, significantly de-risking investments
Community-Powered
Our diverse community of users and experts drives every aspect of our venture development
Holistic Approach
We address the full spectrum of aging needs, creating interconnected solutions
JAPAN AGETECH ACCELERATOR FOR INNOVATORS
Your Catalyst for Market Success
We provide user research, market entry, and scaling support to help you expand in the world’s most aged markets – starting with Japan. Our community offers:
Access to the Japanese market and beyond
A network of users for testing and validation
Connections to investors and partners
Invest in the Future of Aging
We align investors with companies operating at the nexus of global impact & profit. Our approach ensures that the investment being made in the future of aging creates the most impact for everybody: users, caregivers, families, businesses, and governments.
User-Led Innovation
We leverage our user community to develop human-centric ventures, increasing chances of market adoption / success
Comprehensive Market Insights
Our 20+ years of research experience is our unfair advantage: empowering innovators we support to build differentiated ventures
Japanese Market Expertise
We bring clarity to one of the most opaque markets in the world
Our ventures
We validate global AgeTech companies with both our User & Professional Groups, then support them to expand in Japan.
- Comfort Linen
- Steadiwear
- Obie for Seniors
- Neuroflex
- Upmood
Comfort Linen
Comfort Linen’s mission is to provide ease of movement, freedom, relief and the promise of better sleep to individuals dealing with mobility challenges and age-related conditions.
Steadiwear
Steadiwear’s mission is to improve life for those with hand tremors by providing wearable technology that allows them to perform daily tasks with greater ease and confidence.
Obie for Seniors
NeuroFlex
Upmood
Dominic Carter
Co-Founder, Living Best
Founder and CEO of The Carter Group, Dominic leads the charge in bringing AgeTech solutions to market faster. His personal experience with aging parents has inspired him to drive global innovation in AgeTech, ensuring solutions reach those in need efficiently.
Debbie Howard
Co-Founder, Living Best
With nearly 40 years in Japan, Debbie is a pioneer in understanding the challenges of aging, having personally experienced the realities of caregiving. As Chairman of The Carter Group, she’s a passionate advocate for family caregiving and the AgeTech ecosystem, driving innovations that impact lives globally.
Adam Claydon-Platt
Head of Ventures
Head of Ventures at Living Best, Adam has 20 years of experience in Japan, empowering international startups to collaborate with Japanese corporations. His dedication to AgeTech and sustainable development fuels his commitment to improving lives through innovation.
Startup highlight
We validate global AgeTech companies with our User Community, then support them to expand in Japan.
Comfort Linen
Steadiwear
Obie for Seniors
NeuroFlex
Upmood
Built by people who put heads, hearts and hands together for more than profit
Living Best represents a shift in how we approach aging. They’re proving that we can create solutions that are both profitable and truly impactful.
Jane
I have just spent a month with the new Steadi-Two glove and I am delighted. It is light, very effective, easy to put on and take off and I could wear it for hours with no problem
Betty
Jane
Betty