# CLEARNOTE

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://corp.clearnotebooks.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.9M
- Latest round: Series C (Nov 30, 2018)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

CLEARNOTE, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops innovative notebook solutions, integrating digital technology to enhance productivity and organization for users across various sectors.Founded in 2010 in Tokyo, Japan, CLEARNOTE, Inc. specializes in creating digital notebook products. The company has conducted a total of 4 deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on March 9, 2020. During this SERIES D round, the company raised JPY 125 million from CHIeru Co., Ltd., and has a current valuation of JPY 2,262.294 million.The company specializes in providing innovative notebook solutions designed to enhance productivity and organization for its users. Its core product lineup includes a range of digital notebooks that integrate seamlessly with various software applications, allowing users to digitize handwritten notes and sketches. These notebooks cater to students, professionals, and creatives, enabling them to streamline their workflow by easily sharing, editing, and organizing their written content. The products are engineered to solve common challenges associated with traditional note-taking, such as clutter and paper waste. They were launched in multiple geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, targeting a diverse clientele that includes educational institutions, corporate offices, and individual consumers.The company generates revenue through a combination of direct sales and subscription-based services. Clients purchase the digital notebooks outright, with optional add-ons for cloud storage and software integration, which are offered through various pricing tiers designed to accommodate both individual users and enterprise clients. Flagship products may come with a one-time purchase price, while subscription services provide ongoing access to premium features and updates. Transactions typically occur through direct-to-consumer sales on the company’s online platform, as well as through partnerships with educational retailers and technology wholesalers. This multi-faceted approach to revenue generation solidifies its presence in the market while ensuring a steady flow of income from diverse customer segments.Looking forward, CLEARNOTE, Inc. plans to enhance its product offerings with new designs and features for their digital notebooks, targeting a release within the next fiscal year. The company is also exploring expansion into additional markets in Asia and Europe by the end of 2022. The recent funding of JPY 125 million raised in the SERIES D round will be allocated towards product development and market expansion initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Nov 30, 2018, $0.9M — SBI Shinsei Bank, SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment, Z-Kai Inc.
- Series A, Jun 14, 2015, $1.1M — Dentsu Innovation Partners, BonAngels Venture Partners, Startia, Inc.

## Investors

- Dentsu Innovation Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dentsu-innovation-partners) — Series A
- BonAngels Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bonangels-venture-partners) — Series A
- Startia, Inc. — Series A
- SBI Shinsei Bank — Series C
- SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-shinsei-corporate-investment) — Series C
- Z-Kai Inc. — Series C