# Flamingo

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/flamingo-2

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://about.app-flamingo.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $1.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 30, 2017)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Japan, Flamingo Inc. develops innovative applications that enhance user engagement and streamline communication across various contexts for both individual consumers and businesses.Founded in 2015, Flamingo Inc. is located in Tokyo, Japan, and specializes in creating applications that improve user interaction and organization. The company has completed a total of 3 deals, with their most recent funding round occurring on November 30, 2017. In this Series A round, Flamingo Inc. raised JPY 170 million from investors including Global Brain and Globis Capital Partners. The current valuation of the company is approximately JPY 822.995 million. Hironori Kanamura serves as both the CEO and founder, bringing his previous entrepreneurial experience to the company.Flamingo Inc. offers a suite of applications designed to enhance personal organization, social connectivity, and professional collaboration. These applications aim to address specific user pain points like inefficient communication and task management, and are accessible in multiple regions including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. The applications cater to a diverse clientele, encompassing individual users and large enterprises.Flamingo Inc. operates on a subscription-based revenue model, allowing users to access premium features of their applications through various pricing tiers. This model attracts a wide range of customers from casual users to professionals. Additionally, the company has established partnerships with businesses, which expands its revenue streams through B2B transactions. Their flagship products are specialized tools designed to enhance productivity and facilitate effective communication, contributing positively to the company’s financial stability.Following their Series A funding of JPY 170 million in November 2017, Flamingo Inc. plans to utilize these resources to hire additional employees and strengthen its operational capabilities. The company is focused on introducing new products to further engage its users, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. Additionally, there are plans to expand into new markets, targeting regions beyond their current presence, although exact markets and timelines have yet to be specified.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 30, 2017, $1.5M — Globis Capital Partners, Global Brain
- Seed, Apr 5, 2016 — DeNA, East Ventures

## Investors

- DeNA — Seed
- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Seed
- Globis Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/globis-capital-partners) — Series A
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A