# BeaTrust Co.

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.beatrust.com
- Total disclosed funding: $9M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 27, 2022)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

BeaTrust Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based technology company specializing in a Talent Collaboration Platform that enhances employee engagement and optimizes collaboration through generative AI solutions.BeaTrust Co., Ltd. was founded in 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. The company provides a unique platform designed to facilitate collaboration among employees by visualizing their skills and experiences. It has successfully completed 2 deals, with the most recent being a Series A funding round on April 27, 2022, raising JPY 800 million led by JAFCO Group, along with participation from several notable investors including CyberAgent Capital and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital. The current CEO and co-founder of the company is Kunio Hara, who has a history of entrepreneurial ventures.BeaTrust Corporation offers a Talent Collaboration Platform designed to enhance employee engagement by visualizing skills and experiences across the organization. The platform utilizes generative AI to aggregate information from various internal sources, enabling employees to identify and connect with relevant team members, thereby facilitating autonomous collaboration and knowledge sharing. The primary use cases include improving internal communication, fostering project collaboration, and optimizing human resource allocation. Beatrust serves a diverse client base, including leading companies across multiple industries, and operates in various geographical markets, particularly in Japan and potentially expanding into other regions as demand for talent collaboration solutions grows.Beatrust generates revenue through a subscription-based model for its Talent Collaboration Platform, where clients typically engage in annual or multi-year contracts. The transactions are primarily structured as B2B engagements, wherein companies pay a fee for access to the platform’s features and capabilities that enhance employee collaboration and resource optimization. Specific pricing plans or tiers have not been disclosed, but the platform's offerings are geared towards corporate clients looking to leverage employee skill sets and foster a culture of collaboration. The revenue structure supports the continuous development and enhancement of Beatrust’s services, ensuring that clients receive ongoing value from their investment in the platform.In April 2022, BeaTrust Co., Ltd. raised JPY 800 million in Series A funding to strengthen its organizational foundation and further develop its sales and talent management platform. The company plans to expand its product offerings and improve the functionality of its Talent Collaboration Platform. Additionally, BeaTrust aims to enter new markets beyond Japan as demand for its solutions grows, although specific regions and timelines for this expansion have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 27, 2022, $6.2M — JAFCO Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, ITOCHU Technology Ventures, SMBC Venture Capital, Global Brain, CyberAgent Capital, SPARX Group, Mizuho Capital, Delight Ventures, One Capital
- Seed, Aug 11, 2020, $2.8M — ITOCHU Technology Ventures, CyberAgent Capital, DNX Ventures, SPARX Group, Mizuho Capital, STRIVE, Delight Ventures, One Capital

## Investors

- ITOCHU Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/itochu-technology-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- CyberAgent Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cyberagent-capital) — Seed, Series A
- DNX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dnx-ventures) — Seed
- SPARX Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sparx-group) — Seed, Series A
- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Seed, Series A
- STRIVE (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/strive) — Seed
- Delight Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/delight-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- One Capital — Seed, Series A
- JAFCO Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jafco-group) — Series A
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series A
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series A
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A