# ABEJA

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/abeja

- Industry: IT Infrastructure
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.abejainc.com
- Total disclosed funding: $45M
- Latest round: Series C (Jun 29, 2018)
- Investors on record: 15

## About

Based in Japan, ABEJA, Inc. specializes in providing advanced digital platform solutions that drive digital transformation through innovative artificial intelligence applications.Founded in 2012, ABEJA, Inc. operates from its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The company develops digital transformation solutions leveraging AI. The founding team includes Keisuke Tomimatsu, Takanori Ogata, and CEO Yousuke Okada. ABEJA has completed a total of 12 deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on April 23, 2021, when they raised JPY 4,250 mn in a Series C round led by SBI Investment, alongside investments from Daikin Industries, Ltd., INCJ, Inspire Corporation, Japan Post Holdings, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd., NVIDIA Corporation, and Sokkia Topcon Co., Ltd., enhancing their total amount raised to JPY 4,250 mn.ABEJA, Inc. specializes in a robust suite of digital platform solutions aimed at driving digital transformation (DX) through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Their core offerings include the ABEJA Platform, which facilitates the transformation of key business processes for client companies, enabling sustained revenue growth and operational efficiency. This platform is enhanced by the ABEJA LLM Series, which provides business implementations of large language models (LLMs) designed to optimize workflows and decision-making processes. ABEJA's technology finds applications across various sectors, including retail, where their ABEJA Insight for Retail service analyzes customer behavior data to improve store performance. The company primarily operates in the Japanese market while also engaging with international clients, exemplifying its commitment to delivering innovative solutions on a global scale.ABEJA generates revenue through a business-to-business (B2B) model, primarily by offering subscription-based services related to its ABEJA Platform and LLM Series. Clients typically engage in multi-year contracts that provide access to the platform’s capabilities, with potential add-on services for customized analytics and consulting in AI ethics. The structure allows for ongoing client support and continuous updates to the technology, thus fostering long-term relationships. Revenue streams are further enhanced by partnerships with organizations like JAXA for specialized projects, such as developing voice recognition systems for space applications. This partnership model, combined with direct client engagements, positions ABEJA as a key provider in the digital transformation landscape.Looking ahead, ABEJA plans to leverage its recent funding to advance the development of a "real data platform for safety, security, and health" in collaboration with SOMPO Holdings, Inc. This initiative will enhance the utilization of AI and the development of digital human resources within the SOMPO Group. The company is also exploring expansion opportunities into new geographic regions, with specific market targets not yet disclosed. The funding will support these strategic initiatives, aiming to accelerate digital transformation across various sectors.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jun 29, 2018, $38M — Inspire Corporation, NVIDIA Corporation, INCJ, Daikin Industries, Ltd., SBI Investment, TBS Innovation Partners, Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co.,Ltd., Japan Post Capital, Topcon Corporation
- Series B, Aug 8, 2016, $2M — Inspire Corporation
- Series B, Jul 28, 2016, $5M — INCJ, Archetype Ventures
- Series A, Dec 3, 2014 — Salesforce Ventures
- Seed, Jul 11, 2014 — Inspire Corporation, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Mizuho Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Archetype Ventures, Sakura Internet Inc.
- Seed, Sep 25, 2013 — Inspire Corporation

## Investors

- Inspire Corporation — Seed, Series B, Series C
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Seed
- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Seed
- NTT DOCOMO Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ntt-docomo-ventures) — Seed
- Archetype Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/archetype-ventures) — Seed, Series B
- Sakura Internet Inc. — Seed
- Salesforce Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/salesforce-ventures) — Series A
- INCJ — Series B, Series C
- NVIDIA Corporation — Series C
- Daikin Industries, Ltd. — Series C
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series C
- TBS Innovation Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tbs-innovation-partners) — Series C
- Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co.,Ltd. — Series C
- Japan Post Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/japan-post-capital) — Series C
- Topcon Corporation — Series C