# Kikuvi

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Kamakura, Japan
- Website: www.kikuvi.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 20, 2026)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Kikuvi, Inc., based in Kamakura, Japan, specializes in providing AI-driven interview solutions, enhancing the interview process through innovative technology for various applications.Kikuvi, Inc. is focused on delivering AI Interview technology designed to automate interview processes. Founded in 2025 in Kamakura, Japan, the company completed its first funding round in April 2026, securing JPY 400 million in Seed funding led by Globis Capital Partners, with participation from Animal Spirits and Plug and Play. The company was established by a team of enterprising individuals passionate about AI solutions. The most recent investment round raised the total amount raised to JPY 400 million.Kikuvi's core offering is an AI Interview Agent designed to automate and enhance the interview process across various applications. This technology facilitates the simultaneous execution of large-scale interviews, employing a flexible design that integrates both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. By automating tasks such as transcription, summarization, clustering, and report generation, Kikuvi transforms raw conversation data into structured insights, thereby streamlining the analysis and sharing process. The end users of Kikuvi's solutions include enterprises seeking to improve their decision-making processes through efficient data collection, such as organizations in sectors like healthcare, transportation, and education. Kikuvi's products are marketed in international regions, including Asia and North America, targeting a diverse range of clients from large corporations to smaller enterprises seeking to leverage AI for better business intelligence.Kikuvi generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, offering its AI Interview Agent to businesses that require innovative solutions for data collection and analysis. Clients engage with Kikuvi through direct B2B transactions, typically entering agreements that include customized features and support tailored to their specific needs. The pricing structure for the subscription plans may vary based on the scale of implementation and the specific functionalities utilized, catering to both enterprise-level clients and smaller organizations. Kikuvi's flagship product, the AI Interview Agent, is central to its business model, enabling clients to automate their interviewing processes and extract valuable insights efficiently. As Kikuvi continues to grow, its focus remains on expanding its customer base and enhancing service offerings to meet evolving market demands.In April 2026, Kikuvi raised JPY 400 million in Seed funding, which will be utilized to enhance its AI interview engine, expand product offerings, strengthen security for global growth, and scale customer success. The company is planning to introduce new features and enhancements to its AI Interview Agent, with a focus on refining its capabilities. Additionally, Kikuvi aims to expand into new markets, specifically targeting regions in Asia and North America by the end of 2026.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 20, 2026, $2.5M — GLOBIS Capital Partners, Plug and Play, Animal Spirits

## Investors

- GLOBIS Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/globis-capital-partners) — Seed
- Plug and Play (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/plug-and-play) — Seed
- Animal Spirits (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/animal-spirits) — Seed