# DennoKotsu

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokushima-shi, Japan
- Website: www.cybertransporters.com
- Total disclosed funding: $34M
- Latest round: Series D (Apr 10, 2025)
- Investors on record: 20

## About

Based in Japan, DennoKotsu Inc. specializes in providing advanced taxi dispatch solutions, enhancing operational efficiency for taxi operators across the country with innovative cloud-based technologies.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokushima-shi, Japan, DennoKotsu Inc. focuses on developing taxi dispatch systems for the Japanese market. The company has undergone no significant business strategy pivots to date and operates independently without any known parent or subsidiary relationships. The firm has completed a total of 6 deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on April 10, 2025, during which it raised JPY 2.5 billion in Series D funding led by Mitsubishi Corporation, with participation from multiple investors including Awagin Capital and Uber Technologies Inc. The company has raised a total of JPY 2.5 billion to date.Denno Kotsu Co., Ltd. specializes in innovative cloud-based taxi dispatch systems, primarily offering their flagship product, the 'DS' system. Approximately 600 taxi companies utilizing around 21,000 vehicles across all 47 prefectures in Japan benefit from this solution, which streamlines communication and operational management. Additionally, Denno Kotsu provides a taxi dispatch outsourcing service known as 'Taxi CC,' currently aiding roughly 150 taxi operators in 41 prefectures, aimed at enhancing operational capabilities within the local taxi industry.Denno Kotsu generates revenue through subscriptions for its cloud-based services and outsourcing agreements with taxi operators. The business model typically involves long-term contracts for the DS system, ensuring ongoing access and support for clients. Additional revenue arises from the Taxi CC service, where Denno Kotsu manages dispatch operations. This structure creates stable revenue streams, as clients pay regular fees for continuous use of the technology and services, designed to align with operational needs and facilitate seamless integration of solutions.On April 10, 2025, Denno Kotsu, Inc. raised JPY 2.5 billion in Series D funding, aimed at strengthening existing operations, promoting M&A activities, and developing new business ventures. The company plans to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets, although specific regions and new product details have yet to be disclosed. The recent funding will support these strategic initiatives, positioning Denno Kotsu for future growth.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Apr 10, 2025, $17M — Uber Technologies Inc., Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan Post Investment Corporation, Iyogin Capital, Tokushima Taisho Bank, Daiichi-Koutsu Sangyo, MK Co.,Ltd., Sanwa Koutsu Group, Daiwa Motor Transportation, Awagin Capital
- Series C, Apr 4, 2023, $9.1M — ENEOS, Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan Post Investment Corporation, Iyogin Capital, Awa Bank, Tokushima Taisho Bank, Daiichi-Koutsu Sangyo, MK, JR Shikoku, Okito Koutsu Group, Sanwa Koutsu Group
- Series B, Oct 8, 2020, $4.5M — Mitsubishi Corporation, Iyogin Capital, JR East Start Up, Awa Bank, Daiichi-Koutsu Sangyo, MK
- Series A, Jan 31, 2020, $2M — NTT DOCOMO Ventures, BroadBand Tower Inc., GO Inc., JR West Innovations
- Series A, Jun 20, 2018, $1.6M — NTT DOCOMO Ventures, BroadBand Tower Inc., GO Inc.

## Investors

- NTT DOCOMO Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ntt-docomo-ventures) — Series A
- BroadBand Tower Inc. — Series A
- GO Inc. — Series A
- JR West Innovations (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jr-west-innovations) — Series A
- Mitsubishi Corporation — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Iyogin Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/iyogin-capital) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- JR East Start Up (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jr-east-start-up) — Series B
- Awa Bank — Series B, Series C
- Daiichi-Koutsu Sangyo — Series B, Series C, Series D
- MK — Series B, Series C
- ENEOS — Series C
- Japan Post Investment Corporation — Series C, Series D
- Tokushima Taisho Bank — Series C, Series D
- JR Shikoku — Series C
- Okito Koutsu Group — Series C
- Sanwa Koutsu Group — Series C, Series D
- Uber Technologies Inc. — Series D
- MK Co.,Ltd. — Series D
- Daiwa Motor Transportation — Series D
- Awagin Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/awagin-capital) — Series D