# Bitkey

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://bitkey.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $32M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 23, 2020)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Based in Tokyo, Japan, and established in 2018, Bitkey Inc. provides services in the home, work space and experience domains. With its unique ID / Key platform, individuals and things are identified by various authentication methods, and users can use the services of the world safely and conveniently. In July 2026, Bitkey raised JPY 4 billion venture funding?from JIC Venture Growth Investments.

In the Home business area, it will provide hub applications and service-linked devices. It provides rental contract management, inquiries, various applications, board / general meeting, reservation and settlement of facilities and gyms in the condominium. Furthermore, Bitkey Inc. can arrange for services such as courier service, cleaning, food delivery, and housekeeping. Bitkey Inc. also provides an application for residents and a comprehensive management system on the business side.
In the workspace domain, Bitkey Inc. provides a highly-linked platform of equipment, devices and software in buildings and offices. Workhub is an all-in-one platform that improves the convenience of various work environments such as corporate office spaces. It is provided as a combination of software and equipment / devices. Bitkey Inc. provides an efficient SaaS platform for managing a wide variety of workspaces. It is a platform connected to building equipment and devices that actually exist "physically". Its range is extended to include elevators, common area gates, office smart locks, security cameras and air conditioning.
In the experience domain, the user can find, choose, book and enjoy the experience. A safe, convenient and integrated application. From reservation, payment, account registration to face recognition admission on the day. The app is still under development.
The company will use the July 2026 funding to develop new products and services, and to support M&A investment.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 23, 2020, $11M — Global Brain, Goodpatch Inc., CEJ Capital, Fulltime System Co., Ltd.
- Series A, Oct 7, 2019, $21M — Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Mercuria Investment, Senshu Ikeda Capital, SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment, Hankyu Hanshin Properties

## Investors

- Goldman Sachs Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goldman-sachs-asset-management) — Series A
- Mercuria Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mercuria-investment) — Series A
- Senshu Ikeda Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/senshu-ikeda-capital) — Series A
- SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-shinsei-corporate-investment) — Series A
- Hankyu Hanshin Properties — Series A
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A
- Goodpatch Inc. — Series A
- CEJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cej-capital) — Series A
- Fulltime System Co., Ltd. — Series A