# Canly

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://biz.can-ly.com
- Total disclosed funding: $24M
- Latest round: Series C (Nov 4, 2025)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Canly, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in innovative technological solutions that enhance operational efficiency. The company offers advanced applications designed to optimize workflows and improve user experiences across various industries.Canly, founded in 2018 in Tokyo, Japan, has focused on providing tailored technological solutions. The company has successfully completed a total of 6 deals since its inception. In November 2025, Canly raised JPY 2 billion in series C funding from new investors Carbide Ventures and JIC Venture Growth Investments, with participation from returning investor JAFCO Group. These products integrate sophisticated software with user-friendly interfaces to streamline operations and enhance user experience, focusing on productivity optimization and actionable insights across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and logistics.The revenue model of Canly is based on subscription services and direct sales, enabling clients to enter into annual contracts for comprehensive software access. This model promotes long-term client relationships and ensures steady revenue streams, with competitive pricing aimed at a diverse clientele ranging from startups to large corporations.Following the most recent funding round on May 16, 2023, where Canly raised JPY 980 million led by JAFCO Group, the company plans to utilize these funds for investment, business expansion, and recruitment. Canly aims to launch new products tailored to its market by the end of 2024 and is targeting expansion into North American and European markets to enhance its global presence.

The company plans to use the November 2025 funding to strengthen artificial intelligence initiatives, enhance product capabilities, recruit skilled professionals, pursue strategic acquisitions, and expand internationally into Asian markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Nov 4, 2025, $13M — JAFCO Group, JIC Venture Growth Investments, Carbide Ventures
- Series B, May 16, 2023, $7.1M — JAFCO Group, Mizuho Capital, Deepcore, FIRSTLIGHT Capital, Toshiba TEC Corporation, Adlib Tech Ventures
- Series A, Jun 1, 2021, $3.8M — JAFCO Group, Sojitz Corporation, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Mizuho Capital, Vector, Deepcore, FIRSTLIGHT Capital

## Investors

- JAFCO Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jafco-group) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Sojitz Corporation — Series A
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series A
- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Vector (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vector) — Series A
- Deepcore (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/deepcore) — Series A, Series B
- FIRSTLIGHT Capital — Series A, Series B
- Toshiba TEC Corporation — Series B
- Adlib Tech Ventures — Series B
- JIC Venture Growth Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jic-venture-growth-investments) — Series C
- Carbide Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/carbide-ventures) — Series C