# Hope

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

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Fukuoka, Japan
- Website: www.zaigenkakuho.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 6, 2013)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Hope Inc is a Japanese firm that focuses on providing specialized services to local municipalities, assisting them in enhancing financial resources and branding through targeted advertising and community engagement initiatives.Founded in 2005, Hope Inc operates from Fukuoka, Japan, and specializes in providing services tailored to local municipalities. The firm has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its offerings, such as expanding into fee-based advertising services. The company's founders, Jamie Lynn and Mary Garner, have established a background in community-focused initiatives. Hope Inc's most recent funding round was a SEED round, raising JPY 150.000 mn from Globis Capital Partners, supporting the firm's ongoing efforts since its IPO in June 2016.Hope Inc. specializes in providing various services tailored specifically for local municipalities across Japan. The company’s core offerings include a fee-based advertising service aimed at helping municipalities secure financial resources while simultaneously enhancing the branding, customer engagement, and revenue generation of private enterprises. Additionally, Hope operates several subsidiary businesses, including Jichitai Ad, which handles advertising; Jichitai Works, focused on media for municipal employees; and Machiiro, which offers a municipal information distribution application. Furthermore, the company supports initiatives related to hometown tax donation programs through its subsidiary Jichitai Link, aiding both municipal fundraising efforts and corporate participation. Hope’s services are primarily directed toward local governments and private companies within Japan, addressing issues like donor engagement, vacant property management, and local economic stimulation.Hope Inc. generates revenue through multiple streams, primarily involving B2B transactions with local governments and private businesses. For the most recent year, 2023, the company reported a revenue of JPY 15,965,313.50 and an EBITDA of JPY 1,465,071.60. The fee-based advertising service operates on a contractual basis, with municipalities paying for advertising space to secure funding. The company’s various services, such as the hometown tax donation support and vacant property consultation, may involve subscription-based models or one-time fees, effectively facilitating ongoing support and growth for both municipalities and corporate clients.Hope Inc. plans to expand its services and product offerings, although specific upcoming products have not been disclosed. The company is targeting growth in additional regions within Japan, aiming to establish a broader presence in the upcoming years. Recent funding from the SEED round will be utilized to further develop its service offerings and enhance operational capacity, aligning with its strategic objectives to support local governments and businesses through innovative solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 6, 2013, $1.5M — Globis Capital Partners

## Investors

- Globis Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/globis-capital-partners) — Seed