# Chipee

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: about.chipee.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 29, 2024)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Tokyo, Japan, and founded in 2023, Chipee, Inc., formerly known as Ponzu, operates as a provider of a software platform that offers emotional connection services, which enable individuals to express gratitude and build interpersonal relationships. In August 2024, Chipee, Inc. raised JPY 150 million in seed funding from Toranomon Impact Capital, Quantum Leaps Ventures, AG Capital, Regional Revitalization Solution, and SMBC Venture Capital. As of 2024, the company is led by its CEO, Reijiro Yamazaki.

The company provides a social connection platform that offers emotional support and connection services to individuals. The platform's services include tools for sending appreciation messages and making interpersonal connections. Moreover, the firm offers a mobile app for expressing gratitude and connecting with others, as well as systems for integrating with local businesses and community services. Additionally, the company also provides services such as creating customized connection experiences, supporting local initiatives, and facilitating the delivery of messages and gifts to employees at shops and facilities.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 29, 2024, $1M — AG Capital, SMBC Venture Capital, Regional Revitalization Solution, Quantum Leaps Ventures

## Investors

- AG Capital — Seed
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Seed
- Regional Revitalization Solution (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/regional-revitalization-solution) — Seed
- Quantum Leaps Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quantum-leaps-ventures) — Seed