# J-CAT

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/j-cat

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.j-cat.co.jp/
- Latest round: Series B (May 15, 2025)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Based in Tokyo, Japan, and founded in 2019 by CEO Ryu Iikura, J-CAT, Inc. operates as a provider of tourism experiences and cultural events to both domestic and international clients. In June 2024, J-CAT, Inc. raised an undisclosed amount in Series A funding from Credit Saison, J. Front Retailing, and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital. The round was part of equity and debt financing. The company offers cultural experiences to businesses, corporate clients, and event organizers, offering insights into Japanese heritage. Moreover, the firm offers planning and management of group cultural events and consulting for government projects. Additionally, the company offers the software platforms Otonami, a domestic reservation platform for Japanese cultural experiences, and Wabunka, a reservation service for Japanese cultural experiences for inbound individual travelers.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 15, 2025 — Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Global Brain, DBJ Capital, Joyance Partners, Ignition Point Venture Partners
- Series A, Jun 13, 2024 — Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Credit Saison, J. Front Retailing

## Investors

- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Credit Saison — Series A
- J. Front Retailing — Series A
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsui-sumitomo-insurance-venture-capital) — Series B
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series B
- DBJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dbj-capital) — Series B
- Joyance Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/joyance-partners) — Series B
- Ignition Point Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ignition-point-venture-partners) — Series B