# Cluster

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://corp.cluster.mu
- Total disclosed funding: $52M
- Latest round: Series D (May 17, 2023)
- Investors on record: 15

## About

Cluster Co., Ltd. is a Japanese technology company that develops and operates innovative software solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency across diverse industries, including healthcare, finance, and logistics.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Cluster, Inc. specializes in creating integrated software platforms that facilitate data management and analytics. The company has completed a total of seven deals, with its most recent being a Series D funding round on June 23, 2023, led by SPARX Asset Management, raising JPY 5,270.00 mn, bringing the total amount raised to JPY 5,270.00 mn. The company is led by CEO Atsumi Kaburagi and co-CEO Naoto Kato.Cluster, Inc. offers a suite of advanced technological solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency across various sectors. Its core products include an integrated software platform that facilitates seamless data management and analytics, catering to industries such as healthcare, finance, and logistics. The platform enables users to streamline their workflows, optimize resource allocation, and leverage data-driven insights for decision-making. The flagship product launched to acclaim in the last fiscal year, addressing the growing demand for real-time analytics and automation. The company's clientele encompasses mid-sized businesses to large enterprises, primarily serving customers in North America and Europe, focusing on providing tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of their end users.The company's revenue model is structured around a subscription-based system, allowing clients to access its software platform on a tiered pricing plan that corresponds to their usage level and feature requirements. This model supports both direct-to-consumer sales and B2B partnerships, enabling a diverse array of clients to benefit from its offerings. Transactions typically involve clients entering into annual contracts that include comprehensive support and updates, ensuring they receive continuous value from the product. Flagship products are offered at competitive pricing levels, reflecting the value delivered through enhanced efficiency and productivity. The company's revenue generation is bolstered by strategic collaborations with industry leaders, further solidifying its market position and expanding its reach.In June 2023, Cluster, Inc. raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from new investor Hakuhodo DY Holdings. The investment will enable Cluster, Inc. to strengthen user experience and further develop marketing solutions. The company plans to launch new products aimed at enhancing their software platform over the next year, while also targeting expansion into new markets across Asia and Europe by 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, May 17, 2023, $38M — Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, ORIX Corporation, SBI Investment, SPARX Asset Management, Skyland Ventures, NOBUNAGA Capital Village
- Series C, Jan 6, 2020, $7.7M — KDDI, Global Brain, TV Asahi Holdings, Wright Flyer Live Entertainment
- Series B, Sep 12, 2018, $3.6M — KDDI, Global Brain, XTech Ventures
- Series A, Jun 4, 2017, $1.8M — DeNA, UNITED, inc., Skyland Ventures, Avex Ventures
- Angel, Apr 21, 2016, $0.5M — East Ventures, Skyland Ventures

## Investors

- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Angel
- Skyland Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/skyland-ventures) — Angel, Series A, Series D
- DeNA — Series A
- UNITED, inc. — Series A
- Avex Ventures — Series A
- KDDI — Series B, Series C
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series B, Series C
- XTech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/xtech-ventures) — Series B
- TV Asahi Holdings — Series C
- Wright Flyer Live Entertainment — Series C
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank — Series D
- ORIX Corporation — Series D
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series D
- SPARX Asset Management — Series D
- NOBUNAGA Capital Village (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nobunaga-capital-village) — Series D