# Forward

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.forward-career.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $2.7M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 6, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Founded in 2023 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Forward Co., Ltd. operates as a software company that offers human resources technology solutions. Forward provides artificial intelligence-powered solutions for individuals and businesses to streamline their recruitment process.  Founded in 2023 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Forward Co., Ltd. operates as a software company that offers human resources technology solutions. In November 2025, Forward Co., Ltd. raised JPY 410 million in series A funding from new investor Nissay Capital, Resona Capital with participation from returning investor JAFCO group.The products and solutions offered by the company include Ace Job, a SaaS platform that utilizes generative AI to streamline and enhance the work of recruiters; Skill Forward, a seminar service that helps job seekers acquire high-demand skills; Resume Forward, a service that utilizes a LINE chatbot to guide individuals in crafting resumes tailored to their target industry and Career Forward, a chatbot service that offers free career aptitude tests and personalized career counseling.

In November 2025, Forward Co., Ltd. raised JPY 410 million in series A funding from new investor Nissay Capital, Resona Capital with participation from returning investor JAFCO group. The company plans to use the funds raised in May 2024 to recruit engineers and sales staff and increase advertising costs for existing businesses.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 6, 2025, $2.7M — JAFCO Group, Nissay Capital, Resona Capital

## Investors

- JAFCO Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jafco-group) — Series A
- Nissay Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nissay-capital) — Series A
- Resona Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/resona-capital) — Series A