# Alp

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://thealp.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $7.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 20, 2023)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in Japan, Alp, Inc. specializes in providing SaaS solutions targeted at optimizing B2B subscription business operations, focusing on subscription management and payment processing.Alp, Inc. was founded in 2018 in Tokyo, Japan, and focuses on creating software solutions for subscription-based businesses. The company has successfully completed 4 funding rounds, with its most recent being the SERIES A round in February 2023, raising JPY 410 million. This round was led by UB Ventures with additional participation from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Yamaguchi Capital, and returning investor DNX Ventures. The firm is co-founded by Hiroki Ito, Shoma Takeo, and Yasuhiro Yamashita, with Hiroki Ito serving as the CEO. To date, the company has raised a total of JPY 410 million, leading to a current valuation of JPY 6,108.814 million.Alp, Inc. provides comprehensive SaaS solutions for B2B subscription businesses, primarily through its core products: Scalebase and Scalebase Payments. Scalebase simplifies subscription management, contract administration, and billing, automating key metrics reporting such as Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) and Churn Rate. Scalebase Payments complements this by offering invoicing, payment processing via credit cards and bank transfers, and managing accounts receivable processes, including reminders and reconciliations. These services cater to various sectors, primarily within Japan, with potential international expansion.Alp, Inc. generates revenue through subscription models for its services, including Scalebase and Scalebase Payments. Clients enter contracts that outline service terms, often incorporating tiered pricing based on usage, which ensures a predictable revenue stream as they commit to ongoing payments. The structure of these subscription agreements facilitates stable cash flow, enabling clients to efficiently manage their billing operations and reinforcing long-term business relationships.In February 2023, Alp, Inc. raised JPY 410 million in a SERIES A funding round to support business improvement and development, sales promotion, and product function expansion. The funds will be allocated to enhance existing products and potentially introduce new offerings. The company aims to expand its market reach beyond Japan, targeting international markets to broaden its client base, and plans to leverage recent investments to accelerate these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 20, 2023, $3M — Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, DNX Ventures, YMFG Capital, FIRSTLIGHT Capital
- Series A, Mar 23, 2020, $2.8M — DNX Ventures, SPARX Group, ANRI, Dentsu Ventures
- Seed, Mar 1, 2019, $1.3M — DNX Ventures, SPARX Group, ANRI

## Investors

- DNX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dnx-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- SPARX Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sparx-group) — Seed, Series A
- ANRI (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anri) — Seed, Series A
- Dentsu Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dentsu-ventures) — Series A
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series A
- YMFG Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ymfg-capital) — Series A
- FIRSTLIGHT Capital — Series A