# CLAS

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

- Industry: Consumer Services
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: http://clas.style
- Total disclosed funding: $3.4M
- Latest round: Series A (May 29, 2019)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Based in Tokyo, Japan, and established in 2018 by Hirotake Kubo, CLAS Inc. d.b.a. CLAS lends out furniture and home appliances.CLAS operates a circular business model in which returned products are cleaned, repaired, and reused, promoting more sustainable consumption of durable goods. In July 2026, CLAS raised an undisclosed amount in venture and debt funding from SBI Investment, and Shoko Chukin Bank, with participation from Shizuoka Bank and Yamanashi Chuo Bank. This round was part of a larger JPY 1.38 billion equity and debt financing.
CLAS Inc. lends out furniture and home appliances starting from a subscription fee of JPY 440 per month. CLAS Inc. handles products from more than 100 manufacturers and about 100 items of its own private brand furniture. CLAS Inc. lends out furniture and home appliances starting from a subscription fee of JPY 440 per month. The minimum period of usage is 3 months. After the minimum period, the furniture or appliance can be rented on a monthly basis and can be replaced or returned at any time. Professional designers coordinate according to the client's request and budget. The coordination fee is included in the usage fee. After using the same product for 12 months, it will be offered at half-price. After using the same product for 24 months, it can be purchased.
The company will use the July 2026 funding to strengthen its circular business foundation and accelerate next-generation infrastructure development.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 29, 2019, $3.4M — ANRI, Canal Ventures

## Investors

- ANRI (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anri) — Series A
- Canal Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/canal-ventures) — Series A