# AlpacaJapan Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/alpacajapan-co

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.alpaca.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $32M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 15, 2020)
- Investors on record: 18

## About

AlpacaJapan Co., Ltd, based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing innovative trading solutions through its APIs, enabling seamless integration of U.S. stock trading capabilities into various applications for fintech and investment platforms.Founded in 2013, AlpacaJapan Co., Ltd operates from its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, offering trading solutions primarily through its APIs. The company was acquired by AlpacaDB, Inc. in July 2022, with the acquisition aimed at bolstering product development. The CEO is Kazuya Sakakibara, and the founder is Kaz Osone. The firm has completed a total of 11 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series A, raising USD 10.00 mn led by Portage Ventures, bringing the total amount raised to USD 10.00 mn.Alpaca provides innovative trading solutions primarily through its Broker API and Trading API, enabling developers and businesses to integrate U.S. stock trading capabilities into their applications. The APIs allow users to purchase fractional shares starting from 1,000 yen, broadening market access for smaller investors. Its clientele includes fintech innovators, investment platforms, and individual investors, targeting markets beyond Japan to serve users in the U.S. and other international regions, enhancing trading efficiency for both institutional and retail investors.In 2022, Alpaca reported a revenue of USD 2,362,409. The company generates income through a B2B model, providing its APIs to fintech companies and developers. Revenue streams include transaction fees from trades executed via its APIs and potential subscriptions for advanced features and data services.The acquisition by AlpacaDB, Inc. is expected to enhance Alpaca's product development capabilities. The company aims to expand its product offerings and enhance existing APIs to cater to a broader range of users. The new features are anticipated to be rolled out in the coming year as part of the strategic growth initiatives. Additionally, Alpaca plans to expand into new markets, particularly targeting regions outside of Japan, with a focus on the U.S. and potentially other international markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 15, 2020, $10M — Spark Capital, Social Leverage Capital, Abstract Ventures, Portage Ventures, Fathom Capital
- Series B, Jun 5, 2020, $9.6M — SBI Investment, MINKABU THE INFONOID, Inc.
- Series A, Nov 8, 2019, $6M — Spark Capital, Social Leverage Capital, Y Combinator, Zillionize Angel, Portage Ventures, Fathom Capital, Oyster Ventures
- Series A, Sep 21, 2018, $5.8M — SMBC Venture Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, NEC Capital Solutions, Archetype Ventures, D4V
- Seed, Oct 19, 2015, $1M — SMBC Venture Capital, NEC Capital Solutions, Archetype Ventures, Bip Systems
- Angel, Feb 19, 2014, $0.1M — Movida Japan, 01 Studio

## Investors

- Movida Japan — Angel
- 01 Studio (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/01-studio) — Angel
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Seed, Series A
- NEC Capital Solutions (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nec-capital-solutions) — Seed, Series A
- Archetype Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/archetype-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Bip Systems — Seed
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group — Series A
- D4V (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/d4v) — Series A
- Spark Capital — Series A
- Social Leverage Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-leverage-capital) — Series A
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Series A
- Zillionize Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zillionize-angel) — Series A
- Portage Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/portage-ventures) — Series A
- Fathom Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fathom-capital) — Series A
- Oyster Ventures — Series A
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series B
- MINKABU THE INFONOID, Inc. — Series B
- Abstract Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/abstract-ventures) — Series A