# CI Partners

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ci-partners

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Osaka-shi, Japan
- Website: www.ci-partners.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $2.6M
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 4, 2025)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

CI Partners Inc. is a Japan-based company dedicated to providing support services for individuals with disabilities, facilitating their development and integration into society. Founded in 2015 in Osaka-shi, Japan, CI Partners Inc. operates in the disability support sector. In November 2025, CI Partners Inc. raised 400 million in series B led by new investor Money Forward Venture Partners, with participation from other new investors Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd, Kiyo Capital Management, Kyoshin Social Capital, Kyoto Capital Partners, Gogin Capital, Sagin Capital & Consulting, The Seed Capital and EUCALIA Inc. Individual investors also participated in the round.

Ci Partners Co., Ltd. operates primarily in the disability support sector, offering a range of services designed to promote independence and enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Their core offerings include STARLIT, which focuses on child development support and after-school services; STARLIT SERVICE, providing continuous employment support for individuals with disabilities (B type); and STARLIT WORK, which encompasses both A and B type continuous employment support. The company emphasizes personalized training and support, helping users improve their communication skills, social interaction, and vocational abilities through structured programs. These services cater to individuals aged 18 to 65 across various regions in Japan, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes employment and social engagement for people with disabilities. The clientele includes individuals seeking support, their families, and various community organizations striving to enhance social welfare and integration.Ci Partners Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through its employment support services, which operate under specific frameworks set by the Comprehensive Disability Welfare Law. The transactional structure typically involves partnerships with local governments and community organizations that facilitate service provision and funding. Revenue is derived from service fees associated with STARLIT, STARLIT SERVICE, and STARLIT WORK, with payments reflecting the level of service and individual support provided. Given the nature of their services, pricing is structured to accommodate the varying needs of clients, providing an accessible pathway to employment and skill development. The revenue model also includes income from contracts related to specific projects, such as collaborations with real estate companies for cleaning services, further diversifying their income streams.

The company plans to use the November 2025 funding to further broaden the scope of its day care support and employment support services, as well as to secure essential locations in regional cities.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 4, 2025, $2.6M — Gogin Capital, Sagin Capital & Consulting, Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd, Kyoto Capital Partners, The Seed Capital, Money Forward Venture Partners, Kiyo Capital Management, Kyoshin Social Capital, EUCALIA Inc.

## Investors

- Gogin Capital — Series B
- Sagin Capital & Consulting (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sagin-capital-consulting) — Series B
- Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd — Series B
- Kyoto Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kyoto-capital-partners) — Series B
- The Seed Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-seed-capital) — Series B
- Money Forward Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/money-forward-venture-partners) — Series B
- Kiyo Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kiyo-capital-management) — Series B
- Kyoshin Social Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kyoshin-social-capital) — Series B
- EUCALIA Inc. — Series B