# Ichirou

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

- Industry: Healthcare
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.corp.ichirou.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $1.6M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 11, 2025)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Ichirou Inc., formerly known as LINK Co., Ltd., specializes in innovative online home help services, transforming in-home care by providing flexible caregiver solutions outside traditional care frameworks.Ichirou Inc. develops an innovative platform for online home help services. The company was founded in 2017 in Tokyo, Japan, and has completed seven deals as of September 2025, Ichirou Inc. an undisclosed amount in ?in?series B funding ?from new investors Fast Track Initiative, Aflac Ventures Japan K.K, MPower Partners, DG Incubation, Cygames Capital, Global Brain and One Capital, with participation from returning investor Japan Finance Corporation and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital. The round was part of a larger JPY 1.13 billion series B and debt funding. The company's founder, information on whom is unavailable, has ventured into new territories by offering caregivers on-demand, addressing the critical gaps in traditional home care solutions.Ichirou Inc. specializes in providing innovative online home help services aimed at transforming the landscape of in-home care in Japan. Their core offering focuses on delivering caregivers outside of the traditional long-term care insurance framework, enabling flexibility in service provision. This service addresses the critical "last mile" of home care, ensuring caregivers can be accessed at any time from any location, facilitating seamless support for individuals requiring assistance. The company targets a wide range of end-users, including elderly individuals and their families seeking reliable care solutions, primarily marketed in Japan.The revenue model for Ichirou Inc. is structured around direct-to-consumer transactions that capitalize on their subscription-based home help service. Customers engage with the company to access caregivers as needed, fostering a streamlined process for acquiring care services. The pricing structure is designed to offer flexibility, allowing users to choose from various plans based on their unique needs, including options for on-demand services or tailored long-term care solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 11, 2025 — Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital, Global Brain, Fast Track Initiative, One Capital, MPower Partners, DG Incubation, Cygames Capital
- Series A, Mar 8, 2023, $1.6M — Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital, DG Ventures, Saison Ventures, BlackCrow Capital, Chugin Capital Partners

## Investors

- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsui-sumitomo-insurance-venture-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Series A
- DG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-ventures) — Series A
- Saison Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/saison-ventures) — Series A
- BlackCrow Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blackcrow-capital) — Series A
- Chugin Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chugin-capital-partners) — Series A
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series B
- Fast Track Initiative (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fast-track-initiative) — Series B
- One Capital — Series B
- MPower Partners — Series B
- DG Incubation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-incubation) — Series B
- Cygames Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cygames-capital) — Series B