# LanCul Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/lancul-co

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.lancul.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 25, 2018)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Japan, LanCul Co., Ltd. specializes in innovative English conversation services, utilizing unique cafes and online platforms to provide accessible language learning environments for individuals.Founded in 2013 in Tokyo, Japan, LanCul Co., Ltd. offers English conversation services through engaging environments. The company raised JPY 55 million in Series A funding on September 25, 2018, with investments from DBS Accelerator, Nippon Venture Capital, and StartPoint. The firm has completed one known deal to date. Sulaiman Alkhateeb is the founder and currently serves as CEO.LanCul (????) specializes in providing English conversation services through innovative English conversation cafes and online platforms. The company operates a unique subscription-based model allowing users to engage in practical English conversation in casual settings like cafes. This service primarily targets individuals looking to improve their conversational English skills, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced speakers. LanCul has 25 locations across Japan, catering to students, professionals, and expatriates, and aims to foster connections through language learning experiences.LanCul's revenue model is centered on a subscription service that allows users to access its English conversation offerings flexibly. Clients can choose from various subscription plans that enable unlimited participation in conversation sessions at any location or online. This structure is designed to enhance customer retention and satisfaction while providing a consistent revenue stream from its user base. The plans are tailored to meet diverse user needs and support potential partnerships with educational institutions or corporate entities.LanCul Co., Ltd. plans to utilize its most recent funding of JPY 55 million raised on September 25, 2018, to enhance its product offerings and expand into new geographic markets. The company is focused on developing additional services tailored to customer demands, with an emphasis on online learning platforms. Specific expansion strategies target regions within Japan and potentially beyond, allowing for greater accessibility to its services by a wider audience.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 25, 2018, $0.5M — Nippon Venture Capital, DBS Accelerator, StartPoint

## Investors

- Nippon Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nippon-venture-capital) — Series A
- DBS Accelerator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dbs-accelerator) — Series A
- StartPoint — Series A