# Caulis

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.caulis.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $4.5M
- Latest round: Series C (Mar 18, 2020)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Based in Japan, Caulis Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions aimed at preventing unauthorized access and fraud in the financial sector, offering innovative technologies for monitoring and analyzing suspicious activities across digital platforms.Founded in 2015, Caulis Inc. is located in Tokyo, Japan, and focuses on providing cybersecurity solutions tailored for the financial industry. In June 2024, Caulis Inc. raised JPY 2.43 billion in an IPO, selling 1.59 million shares at JPY 1,530 per share within the expected JPY 1,440-1,530 range, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Section. The listing values Caulis Inc. at JPY 9.31 billion.

The company is led by CEO Atsuyoshi Shimazu, who has a background in the tech sector.Caulis Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions that focus on preventing unauthorized access and fraud within the financial sector. Their core offerings leverage a database designed to monitor and detect suspicious activities across various digital touchpoints, such as account openings, logins, and transactions, adhering to guidelines set by the Financial Services Agency in Japan. The company has developed technology that automatically detects phishing sites and registers them with Google Safe Browsing and Microsoft SmartScreen, thereby enhancing browser-level protection for users. Additionally, Caulis provides services that aggregate and analyze customer data in collaboration with utility companies, aiding financial institutions in verifying the legitimacy of new account applications. Their client base includes over 40 financial institutions, primarily in Japan, but their solutions are also applicable to global markets as the demand for robust cybersecurity measures grows.Caulis generates revenue through a business-to-business (B2B) model, primarily by offering subscription-based services to financial institutions and enterprises. Clients engage in annual contracts that provide access to Caulis’s cybersecurity monitoring and fraud detection technologies, effectively safeguarding their operations against financial crimes. The transaction structure typically involves tiered pricing plans based on the scale of services utilized, with larger institutions often opting for comprehensive packages that include advanced monitoring and analytics features. Caulis's flagship services, which integrate machine learning algorithms for real-time threat detection, represent a significant portion of their revenue stream, reflecting the increasing reliance on technology to combat cyber threats in the financial sector.

The company plans to use the funds raised from its IPO to pursue its business growth and development.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Mar 18, 2020, $0.3M — SMBC Venture Capital
- Series C, Jan 27, 2020, $2.7M — Kansai Electric Power, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Salesforce Ventures
- Series A, Jan 9, 2018, $1.4M — Seven Bank, Ltd., Revamp Corporation, Information Services International-Dentsu, Sony Innovation Fund
- Seed, Apr 11, 2017 — Information Services International-Dentsu, Sony Innovation Fund

## Investors

- Information Services International-Dentsu — Seed, Series A
- Sony Innovation Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sony-innovation-fund) — Seed, Series A
- Seven Bank, Ltd. — Series A
- Revamp Corporation — Series A
- Kansai Electric Power — Series C
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series C
- Salesforce Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/salesforce-ventures) — Series C
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series C