# Issues

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://corp.the-issues.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $1.9M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 15, 2023)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Japan, Issues Inc. develops and provides innovative solutions addressing critical market challenges through advanced technology frameworks, enhancing efficiency and user engagement across various sectors.Issues Inc. is a technology firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2018. The company focuses on developing innovative technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency and user engagement. The CEO, Tatsunori Hirota, leads the company, which has secured a total of JPY 196.382 mn in funding through a SERIES A round on August 15, 2023, with investors including Animal Spirits, Nippon Venture Capital, and mint, raising the total amount to JPY 196.382 mn since inception. The company has completed 2 deals to date and stands with a current valuation of JPY 926.331 mn.The company specializes in innovative solutions that address pressing challenges in the market. Their core product offerings focus on advanced technological frameworks designed to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and improve user engagement. These products are deployed primarily in sectors such as telecommunications, healthcare, and financial services, catering to a diverse client base that includes both large enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. The end users of these solutions range from corporate teams seeking improved collaboration tools to individual consumers looking for enhanced service experiences. The products have been successfully launched across various geographical markets, notably in North America and Europe, where they have gained significant traction and user adoption.The company generates revenue through a structured transaction framework that includes both B2B and direct-to-consumer sales models. Typical business transactions occur through subscriptions to their flagship products, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of their clientele. Partnerships with key industry players further bolster their market presence, allowing for expanded distribution channels and increased customer access. Pricing plans are strategically designed to provide value across different user tiers, ensuring affordability while maintaining the integrity of the services offered. This approach fosters long-term customer relationships and ensures a steady revenue stream from recurring subscription fees and contractual agreements with enterprise clients.In August 2023, Issues Inc. raised JPY 196 mn in SERIES A funding to support its recruitment and marketing initiatives, as well as develop and expand new offerings. The company is currently designing new products aimed at enhancing its technological frameworks and plans to enter additional markets in North America and Europe by the end of 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 15, 2023, $1.4M — Nippon Venture Capital, mint, Animal Spirits
- Seed, Nov 1, 2021, $0.6M — East Ventures, mint

## Investors

- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Seed
- mint (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mint) — Seed, Series A
- Nippon Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nippon-venture-capital) — Series A
- Animal Spirits (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/animal-spirits) — Series A