Latest round

Series F

Last raised

Apr 2021

Total raised

$9.8M

Investors

12

About Grooves

Founded in 2004 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Grooves Inc. operates in the recruitment sector, providing a digital platform for job seekers to connect with employers. The company focuses on expanding its recruitment services while exploring potential international markets. In? November 2025, Grooves Inc. Grooves Inc. offers a comprehensive cloud-based recruitment service known as "Crowd Agent," which connects job seekers with a wide array of recruitment agencies and employers across Japan. This service facilitates the hiring process, ensuring effective matches based on various criteria such as skills and experience.Grooves Inc. generates revenue through service subscriptions and partnerships with recruitment agencies and employers. Companies subscribe to the Crowd Agent platform for access to a vast pool of potential candidates, streamlining their recruitment efforts. The Forkwell platform operates similarly, allowing employers to post job vacancies and engage with IT talent directly, creating a sustainable ecosystem within the recruitment sector.

Who invested in Grooves

12 investors across 5 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series F

    Apr 14, 2021

    Amount

    $5.5M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series E

    Mar 30, 2020

    Amount

    $0.3M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series D

    Apr 11, 2019

    Amount

    $2.7M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series A

    Apr 27, 2012

    Amount

    $0.7M

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Seed

    Nov 30, 2011

    Amount

    $0.5M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Grooves

Who invested in Grooves?

Grooves has 12 investors on record across 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Grooves raised?

Grooves has raised 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Grooves last raise money?

Grooves's most recent round on record is a Series F, in Apr 2021.

What does Grooves do?

Founded in 2004 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Grooves Inc.

Where is Grooves headquartered?

Grooves is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Which VCs invest in companies like Grooves?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Yufu Capital, ICBC Capital Management, Ningbo Tongshang Fund and Boc Private Equity Firm back software companies at Grooves's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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