# Compass Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/compass-co

- Industry: Outsourcing
- Headquarters: Kobe, Japan
- Website: https://corp.choice-career.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 18, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Compass Co., Ltd. is a company focused on enhancing career development by connecting job seekers with diverse employment opportunities through its innovative online platform.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kobe, Japan, Compass Co., Ltd. operates as a recruitment platform that links job seekers and employers. The company has completed 2 deals and raised a total of JPY 200 million through its Series A funding round on October 18, 2021, with investments from Monex Ventures and SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment. The CEO is Austin Williams, who leads the company amidst expanding its operational reach.Choice Career specializes in innovative career development solutions designed to enhance job seekers' experiences and facilitate employer engagement. Their core offerings include a comprehensive online platform that connects potential employees with a range of job opportunities across various sectors. The platform allows users to create personalized profiles showcasing their skills, while employers can post job listings and browse candidate profiles for suitable matches. Choice Career serves job seekers, recruitment agencies, and corporate employers primarily in North America and Europe.Choice Career generates revenue through a structured transaction model that leverages a subscription-based approach for employers and service fees for job seekers. Employers pay a recurring fee for premium features on the platform, including enhanced visibility for job postings and access to advanced recruitment tools. Job seekers may also incur nominal fees for premium services such as personalized coaching or access to exclusive job listings. This combination of revenue streams supports a balanced financial model while fostering a marketplace for employment opportunities.Following its Series A funding round of JPY 200 million in October 2021, Compass Co., Ltd. aims to strengthen its AI matching function and enhance its sales and marketing team. This investment will facilitate the establishment of a follow-up system for local government cooperation and corporate development as part of its market expansion strategy. The company plans to launch new products in the coming years and is targeting further geographic expansion into additional markets to enhance its service offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 18, 2021, $1.8M — Monex Ventures, SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment
- Seed, Jul 31, 2020, $1.2M — ANOBAKA, Monex Ventures, iSGS Investment Works

## Investors

- ANOBAKA (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anobaka) — Seed
- Monex Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/monex-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- iSGS Investment Works (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/isgs-investment-works) — Seed
- SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-shinsei-corporate-investment) — Series A