# Graffer

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

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://graffer.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 1, 2021)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Japan, Graffer, Inc. is a digital solutions company focused on enhancing user engagement and streamlining content creation processes through innovative tools for multimedia collaboration.Founded in 2017 in Tokyo, Japan, Graffer, Inc. specializes in digital solutions aimed at content creators and businesses. The company has successfully completed 6 deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on April 14, 2023, when it raised JPY 920 million in Series C funding from CHANGE Holdings, Inc. This funding brought Graffer's total amount raised to JPY 920 million, and its current company valuation stands at JPY 11,991.18 million.Graffer specializes in innovative digital solutions designed to enhance user engagement and streamline content creation processes. Their core offerings include a suite of tools that facilitate collaborative multimedia projects, aimed at businesses and content creators who require seamless integration of various media types. The company's flagship product is a comprehensive platform that enables users to create, edit, and publish content across multiple channels, effectively addressing the challenges of content management and distribution. By catering to a diverse clientele that includes marketing agencies, educational institutions, and individual creators, Graffer's solutions are tailored to meet the needs of users in North America and Europe. Their commitment to enhancing the content creation experience has positioned them as a key player within the digital tools industry.Graffer's revenue model is primarily structured around subscription services, allowing customers to access their suite of tools for a recurring fee. This model supports a predictable revenue stream while providing clients with continuous updates and new features. Transactions typically occur on a monthly or annual basis, with various tiers of subscription that cater to different user needs and usage levels, including options for individual users and enterprise solutions. By establishing partnerships with retailers and wholesalers, Graffer also expands its reach within the digital marketplace, ensuring that their services are accessible to a broader audience. The company’s revenue generation is augmented by its flagship products, which offer value-added features that enhance user capabilities and drive client retention.In April 2023, Graffer, Inc. raised JPY 920 million in Series C funding, which will be utilized for product promotion and new service development. The company plans to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets, targeting regions such as Southeast Asia and Europe by 2024, to increase its global presence and customer base. This strategic expansion aims to leverage the recent funding to enhance Graffer's visibility and competitiveness in the digital solutions industry.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 1, 2021, $11M — Incubate Fund, TOPPAN Holdings, Coral Capital
- Series A, Dec 20, 2019, $4.1M — Incubate Fund, Coral Capital
- Series A, Jan 21, 2019, $1.6M — Incubate Fund, Coral Capital
- Series A, Jul 1, 2017, $0.8M — Incubate Fund

## Investors

- Incubate Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/incubate-fund) — Series A, Series B
- Coral Capital — Series A, Series B
- TOPPAN Holdings — Series B