# Estie

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.estie.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $48M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 8, 2025)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Based in Japan, Estie, inc. specializes in developing innovative software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and user experience across diverse industries.Estie, inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018, focusing on software development aimed at improving project management and team collaboration. The CEO and founder, Ei Hirai, has a background in entrepreneurship, previously establishing other ventures. In November 2025, Estie, inc. raised JPY 2.2 billion ?in?venture debt? funding ?from new investors Shoko Chukin Bank, MUFG Bank, Resona Bank and Japan Finance Corporation.

The company offers a sophisticated project management platform that promotes collaboration among teams, enabling users to manage tasks and resources effectively. Launched three years ago, this software includes features for data analytics to help clients optimize project timelines and improve productivity. Their customer base spans across North America, Europe, and Asia, with users from various sectors such as technology, marketing, and construction.Estie's revenue model operates on a subscription basis, allowing clients to access the software as a service (SaaS). Clients can select from multiple pricing tiers tailored to their operational needs, supporting both B2B and direct-to-consumer transactions. The company has established partnerships with key resellers in North America and Europe to extend its market reach, with transactions commonly involving annual or monthly subscription commitments.

The company plans to use the November 2025 funding to enhance its business portfolio and broaden its customer base, thereby advancing the digital infrastructure within the real estate sector.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 8, 2025 — SBI Investment, Zenrin Future Partners, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking
- Series B, Oct 8, 2024, $19M — University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, Globis Capital Partners, Development Bank of Japan, Global Brain, Vertex Growth
- Series B, Oct 8, 2024, $18M — University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, Globis Capital Partners, Global Brain, Development Bank of Japan, Vertex Growth
- Series A, Jan 12, 2022, $8.7M — University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, Globis Capital Partners, Global Brain
- Series A, Jul 14, 2020, $2.4M — University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, Globis Capital Partners

## Investors

- University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/university-of-tokyo-edge-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Globis Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/globis-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A, Series B
- Development Bank of Japan (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/development-bank-of-japan) — Series B
- Vertex Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vertex-growth) — Series B
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series B
- Zenrin Future Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zenrin-future-partners) — Series B
- Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-trust-and-banking) — Series B