# aoie

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

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.community-house.jp
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 1, 2018)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Based in Japan, aoie Inc. focuses on fostering community through unique living arrangements that promote collaboration, learning, and personal growth among residents in urban environments.Founded in 2017, aoie Inc. is a community house that provides innovative living spaces aimed at enhancing personal and communal development. The company operates out of Tokyo, Japan, and has successfully completed 2 deals to date, with a notable transaction occurring on June 29, 2023, when FiLL's Holdings Co., Ltd. exited its stake in aoie Inc. Angela Konieczny is the founder of the company, while Davide DallAra serves as CEO.The core offerings of aoie Inc. center around providing a space where individuals can connect, learn, and collaborate with others who share diverse perspectives and aspirations. aoie facilitates a unique living environment that encourages residents to engage in personal and communal growth through various learning opportunities and events. The community house aims to address the challenges of isolation by fostering meaningful relationships and supporting the pursuit of individual dreams, creating an inclusive space that celebrates creativity and personal expression. Their services primarily cater to residents seeking a supportive community atmosphere, which includes workshops, networking events, and collaborative projects. aoie operates in urban markets across Japan, particularly in major cities where there is a demand for affordable yet inspiring living arrangements.aoie generates revenue through a model focused on community living and engagement, where residents pay for access to both their living accommodations and the associated services provided. Transactions occur through rental agreements that cover accommodation fees, with the potential for additional revenue from event participation and workshops offered to residents and the public. The pricing structure is designed to be accessible, catering to a demographic that values community and personal development while maintaining affordability. aoie’s revenue model emphasizes direct-to-consumer interactions, ensuring that the focus remains on enhancing the living experience for its residents and fostering a collaborative community environment.In June 2023, aoie Inc. completed a significant deal where FiLL's Holdings Co., Ltd. exited its stake in the company, contributing to the acceleration of expansion efforts. Moving forward, aoie plans to enhance its offerings by developing new products designed to improve resident experiences, with specific release dates to be announced. The company is also targeting expansion into additional urban markets across Japan to meet the growing demand for community living solutions. Recent funding will support these initiatives by bolstering the infrastructure needed for upcoming projects and ensuring that the company can effectively scale operations in new regions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 1, 2018 — GO, Cafe Company

## Investors

- GO (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/go) — Seed
- Cafe Company — Seed