# I AND C-Cruise.Co

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/i-and-c-cruise-co

- Industry: Renewable Energy
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.iacc.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $0.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 1, 2010)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

I AND C-Cruise Co., Ltd. specializes in innovative energy solutions, primarily through its propane gas price comparison service known as 'enepi', aimed at enhancing consumer choices in Japan's energy market.Founded in 2008, I AND C-Cruise Co., Ltd. operates from Tokyo, Japan, focusing on energy services that facilitate user-driven pricing comparisons. The company has engaged in 5 total deals, with its most recent deal occurring on January 30, 2020, involving investment from Pegasus Tech Ventures in a funding round totaling USD 2.000 mn. The company was fully acquired by ZIGExN Co., Ltd., with financial details undisclosed, and the acquisition was anticipated to conclude in February 2020.I AND C-Cruise Co., Ltd. primarily focuses on the provision of innovative services aimed at enhancing the quality of life through the creation of new opportunities. Their flagship offerings include the propane gas price comparison service 'enepi,' which assists users in comparing pricing among various gas companies, targeting both residential and commercial customers. The company also engages in energy-related services that promote sustainability and efficient energy consumption, catering mainly to urban consumers concerned with energy costs.I AND C-Cruise generates revenue through structured partnerships with gas companies and service providers, leveraging subscription models and direct consumer engagements around the 'enepi' service. Users can access free price comparisons, while gas companies pay for enhanced visibility and consumer leads generated through the platform, establishing a competitive marketplace. Ongoing collaborations and promotional activities within the energy sector further support the company's dynamic revenue structure.Following the acquisition by ZIGExN Co., Ltd., I AND C-Cruise aims to enhance its service offerings, with plans for upcoming product features for 'enepi' focused on user experience improvements, set for release in late 2023. The company is targeting expansion into additional urban markets within Japan by mid-2024, to further increase its customer base. The recent funding round will be allocated to support these strategic initiatives and enhance technological infrastructure for better service delivery.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 1, 2010, $0.3M — Energy & Environment Investment
- Angel, Jan 1, 2010, $0M — Samurai Incubate

## Investors

- Samurai Incubate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samurai-incubate) — Angel
- Energy & Environment Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/energy-environment-investment) — Series A