# Karaku

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

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Website: www.karaku.cn
- Total disclosed funding: $7.8M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 5, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Karaku is a technology firm specializing in innovative software solutions designed to enhance efficiency and optimize operations across sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and logistics.Founded in 2017 and based in Beijing, China, Karaku develops software for supply chain management. It has successfully completed 4 deals, with its most recent investment round being a Series A in February 2021, raising CNY 50.00 mn led by Huagai Capital and involving other investors including Beijing Cultural Center Fund and Zero2IPO Ventures. The company's current valuation stands at CNY 400.00 mn.Karaku specializes in innovative technology solutions that target efficiency and optimization in various sectors. The company's core offerings include a suite of software products designed for supply chain management, aimed at improving logistical operations, inventory tracking, and real-time data analytics. These solutions are tailored to meet the challenges faced by businesses in industries such as retail, manufacturing, and logistics, enabling clients to streamline their operations and reduce costs. Karaku's products have been well-received by a diverse client base, encompassing small to medium-sized enterprises as well as large corporations seeking to enhance their operational capabilities. The company strategically markets its solutions across the Asia-Pacific region and Europe, focusing on urban centers where demand for technology-driven efficiencies is pronounced.Karaku's revenue generation model is structured around licensing agreements and service subscriptions, allowing clients to access its software products through flexible, tiered pricing plans. The company offers various subscription levels, catering to different business sizes and needs, which facilitates scalability and tailored service. For instance, larger organizations typically engage in multi-year licensing agreements that provide comprehensive support and updates, whereas smaller clients may opt for monthly subscriptions with essential features. Additionally, partnerships with industry-specific distributors further enhance the company's reach, enabling a fluid transaction process between Karaku and its clientele. Through these diversified revenue streams, including direct sales and subscription-based services, Karaku maintains a robust financial framework that supports continued growth and innovation in its product offerings.Karaku's strategic focus for future growth includes the development of new software products aimed at further enhancing supply chain efficiency. Although recent funding will not directly support these initiatives due to a bankruptcy filing in February 2021, the company is actively exploring opportunities to re-enter the market and expand its geographic reach. Targeted regions for expansion include increasing its presence in key markets across Europe and the Asia-Pacific by the end of 2022.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 5, 2018, $7.8M — Zero2IPO Ventures, Huagai Capital, Beijing Cultural Center Fund
- Angel, Apr 1, 2017 — GX Capital

## Investors

- GX Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gx-capital) — Angel
- Zero2IPO Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zero2ipo-ventures) — Series A
- Huagai Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/huagai-capital) — Series A
- Beijing Cultural Center Fund — Series A