# Hackazouk

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.hackazouk.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.2M
- Latest round: Series C (May 23, 2022)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Based in Japan, Hackazouk Inc. specializes in enhancing corporate-alumni relationships through a cloud-based platform and consulting services, facilitating effective communication and recruitment strategies for organizations.Hackazouk Inc., founded in 2017 in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on strengthening connections between companies and their alumni. The company has completed a total of 4 deals, with its most recent funding round being the Series C on May 23, 2022, where it raised JPY 140 million led by Money Forward Venture Partners, along with participation from Chugin Capital Partners, Seibu Shinkin Capital, and Shizuoka Capital. Hitoshi Suzuki serves as both the founder and CEO of the company.Hackazouk Inc. specializes in providing consulting and operational services focused on enhancing relationships between companies and their alumni, as well as strengthening recruitment and organizational capabilities. The company's core offerings include the development and operation of Official-Alumni.com, a cloud-based platform that facilitates seamless communication and interactions among businesses, alumni, and their affiliates. The platform enables functionalities such as chat, surveys, and profile updates, fostering diverse connections between alumni and their previous employers. Additionally, Hackazouk offers consulting services related to human resources, recruitment, and alumni engagement, catering primarily to organizations seeking to leverage their alumni networks for improved operational efficiency.Hackazouk Inc. generates revenue through a structured model that incorporates subscription-based services and consulting engagements. Organizations typically engage with Hackazouk by subscribing to their cloud-alumni platform, which allows them to access various tools for alumni interaction and management. The pricing structure is designed to accommodate different organizational needs, with tiered subscription plans that provide varying levels of access to features and functionalities. Consulting services related to alumni engagement and human resource strategies are billed based on project scope, with tailored proposals for each client. By establishing long-term partnerships with companies, Hackazouk aims to ensure ongoing support and value delivery in navigating the complexities of alumni relations and organizational development.In May 2022, Hackazouk Inc. raised JPY 140 million in Series C funding, which will facilitate the company’s expansion plans. The funds will be utilized to broaden their business operations and enhance their service offerings. There are plans to launch upcoming products aimed at improving their cloud-alumni platform, although specific release dates remain unspecified. Furthermore, Hackazouk aims to penetrate new markets outside of Japan, targeting regions in Asia by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, May 23, 2022, $1.1M — Shizuoka Capital, Seibu Shinkin Capital, Money Forward Venture Partners, Chugin Capital Partners
- Series A, Oct 1, 2020, $0.3M — SBI Okasan Alternative Investment
- Series B, Jun 5, 2020, $0.8M — Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Mizuho Capital, DIMENSION
- Seed, Jan 16, 2019 — DIMENSION

## Investors

- DIMENSION — Seed, Series B
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series B
- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Series B
- SBI Okasan Alternative Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-okasan-alternative-investment) — Series A
- Shizuoka Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shizuoka-capital) — Series C
- Seibu Shinkin Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seibu-shinkin-capital) — Series C
- Money Forward Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/money-forward-venture-partners) — Series C
- Chugin Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chugin-capital-partners) — Series C