# Capex

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.capex.ai/
- Total disclosed funding: $2M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 1, 2021)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Japan, Capex, Inc. specializes in advanced analytics and AI solutions designed to optimize capital expenditure processes for various sectors, enhancing cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Capex, Inc. focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to facilitate better capital allocation decisions. The company has completed three deals, with the most recent being a Series B round in September 2021 that raised JPY 130 million from investors including East Ventures, Skyland Ventures, and The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners. The company currently holds a valuation of JPY 1,035.546 million.Capex.ai specializes in providing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence solutions aimed at optimizing capital expenditure processes for businesses across various sectors. Their core product offerings include a platform that leverages machine learning algorithms to analyze historical spending patterns, enabling organizations to make informed budgeting decisions for future capital projects. The end use cases primarily focus on enhancing cost efficiency and operational effectiveness, targeting industries such as manufacturing, real estate, and infrastructure. Since its inception, the company has built a diverse client base that includes mid-sized enterprises and large corporations looking to streamline their capital allocation strategies. Capex.ai's products are primarily marketed and sold in North America and Europe, catering to companies aiming to enhance their financial forecasting and project management capabilities.Capex.ai generates revenue through a subscription-based model, providing clients with tiered access to its analytics platform and tailored support services. Typical transactions involve clients subscribing to different service plans based on their usage needs, which may include access to premium features or additional data analytics capabilities. Businesses may engage in annual contracts that offer varying levels of support and resources, reflecting the complexity of their capital expenditure requirements. The company’s flagship product, which enhances predictive analytics for capital planning, serves as the cornerstone of its revenue stream, facilitating strategic financial decisions for users. This structured pricing approach ensures consistent revenue flow while supporting long-term partnerships with clients across multiple industries.Capex, Inc. plans to use the recent funding from its Series B round in September 2021, where it raised JPY 130 million, to hire additional personnel, strengthen its PATONA business, enhance its in-house developed dialogue engine, and accelerate the development of its virtual human business. This strategic investment aims to support overall business growth. The company is also exploring opportunities for expansion into new geographic markets, with specific targets in regions across Asia and Europe.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 1, 2021, $1.2M — University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, East Ventures, Skyland Ventures
- Series A, Dec 24, 2020, $0.9M — University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners

## Investors

- University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/university-of-tokyo-edge-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B
- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Series B
- Skyland Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/skyland-ventures) — Series B