# BUZZKURI

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://buzzkuri.co.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $4M
- Latest round: Series C (Nov 9, 2022)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

BUZZKURI Inc. is a Tokyo-based digital marketing company that offers innovative marketing solutions designed to enhance customer engagement and drive sales growth across multiple industries.Founded in 2013 in Tokyo, Japan, BUZZKURI Inc. specializes in digital marketing solutions. The company has completed a total of 5 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on November 9, 2022, when it raised JPY 250 million in Series C financing from investors including Accord Ventures and TerraSky Ventures. Mert Ugur founded the company, which has grown to a current valuation of JPY 2,067.788 million.BUZZKURI Inc. specializes in offering a range of innovative digital marketing solutions aimed at enhancing customer engagement and driving sales growth for businesses across various sectors. Their core product offerings include proprietary marketing software that utilizes advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize advertising campaigns, improve customer targeting, and increase conversion rates. The company serves a diverse clientele, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations, primarily in the technology and retail sectors. BUZZKURI's products are marketed in key regions including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, making them accessible to a broad spectrum of end users looking to enhance their market presence and customer interaction.BUZZKURI Inc. operates on a subscription-based revenue model, where clients pay a recurring fee to access their suite of marketing tools and services. The company has established partnerships with various businesses, facilitating direct-to-consumer interactions through their platform. Clients typically engage in multi-tiered subscription plans that vary based on the range of features and level of customer support provided. Additionally, BUZZKURI may offer bespoke solutions tailored to meet specific client needs, enhancing their value proposition. These revenue-generating activities not only foster long-term relationships with clients but also position BUZZKURI as a trusted partner in driving their marketing success.Following the Series C financing in November 2022, which raised JPY 250 million, BUZZKURI Inc. plans to utilize the funds to expand recruitment, strengthen sales and marketing, and support the launch of new services. The company aims to introduce new products in the upcoming year to enhance its offerings and will also seek to expand into new markets, specifically targeting additional regions in Asia and Europe by 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Nov 9, 2022, $1.8M — Mizuho Capital, Energy & Environment Investment, Accord Ventures, FFG Venture Business Partners, TerraSky Ventures, Zenrin Future Partners
- Series B, May 26, 2020, $1.1M — Mizuho Capital, Energy & Environment Investment, Shizuoka Capital, Optima Ventures, Aristoteles Partners, Inc., Beta Venture Capital
- Series A, Jul 31, 2017, $1.2M — Mizuho Capital, Energy & Environment Investment, Senshu Ikeda Capital, Saison Ventures, FFG Venture Business Partners

## Investors

- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Energy & Environment Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/energy-environment-investment) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Senshu Ikeda Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/senshu-ikeda-capital) — Series A
- Saison Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/saison-ventures) — Series A
- FFG Venture Business Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ffg-venture-business-partners) — Series A, Series C
- Shizuoka Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shizuoka-capital) — Series B
- Optima Ventures — Series B
- Aristoteles Partners, Inc. — Series B
- Beta Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/beta-venture-capital) — Series B
- Accord Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accord-ventures) — Series C
- TerraSky Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/terrasky-ventures) — Series C
- Zenrin Future Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zenrin-future-partners) — Series C