# div Co.

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.di-v.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $23M
- Latest round: Series C (May 29, 2020)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Based in Japan, div Co., Ltd. operates as a provider of educational services, focusing on developing essential IT skills for a diverse range of learners across various demographics.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, div Co., Ltd. specializes in IT education. The company has not undergone any major business strategy pivots or changes in operations. The founder's history is not documented in available information. The company has secured a total of JPY 1,680.00 mn through its Series C funding round, led by Eight Roads Ventures, contributing to a current company valuation of JPY 9,385.15 mn. Overall, div Co., Ltd. has been involved in 5 deals.????div primarily offers a suite of educational services aimed at equipping individuals with essential IT skills tailored for various demographics, including beginners and high school students. Their flagship product, the 'Tech Camp,' is an intensive programming school designed to transform complete novices into competent IT engineers in as little as ten weeks. Additionally, the company provides subscription-based access to a wide range of IT skills, including programming, design, and AI, allowing users to learn at their own pace and seek unlimited guidance. The services cater to diverse clients, including high school students seeking professional-level skills and individuals with developmental disabilities requiring specialized support in the IT field.The revenue model of ????div is primarily driven by subscription fees, educational program enrollments, and corporate training services. Clients engage with the company through structured transactions, such as monthly subscriptions for programming courses and one-time fees for specialized programs like the high school coding curriculum. Revenue is generated from individual users who pay for access to educational resources, as well as from businesses that partner with ????div to train their employees in programming and IT skills.div Co., Ltd. aims to expand its offerings with new educational products, although specific details on release dates are not provided. The company is also exploring opportunities for geographic expansion into emerging markets that emphasize technological advancement. Recent funding from the Series C round will support these initiatives, enhancing their capacity to deliver IT education and training programs. It is noteworthy that DIMENSION exited its stake in div Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed amount.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, May 29, 2020, $16M — Eight Roads Ventures, SMBC Venture Capital, NEC Capital Solutions, Nanto Bank, Shoko Chukin Bank, Mori Trust, Venture Labo Investment, Kiraboshi Bank, DIMENSION
- Series B, May 20, 2019, $5.9M — Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, SMBC Venture Capital, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Venture Labo Investment, Spiral Capital
- Series A, Jun 1, 2017, $1.9M — East Ventures

## Investors

- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Series A
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series B
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series B, Series C
- Pegasus Tech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pegasus-tech-ventures) — Series B
- Venture Labo Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venture-labo-investment) — Series B, Series C
- Spiral Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spiral-capital) — Series B
- Eight Roads Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eight-roads-ventures) — Series C
- NEC Capital Solutions (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nec-capital-solutions) — Series C
- Nanto Bank — Series C
- Shoko Chukin Bank — Series C
- Mori Trust — Series C
- Kiraboshi Bank — Series C
- DIMENSION — Series C