# Lens

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/lens-2

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.lensinc.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $5.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 5, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Founded in 2022 in Tokyo, Japan, Lens, Inc. specializes in SaaS solutions that enhance vendor management processes. The company was established with a mission to address governance, risk, compliance, and security-related challenges in business operations. In February 2025, Lens, Inc. raised JPY 844 million in seed funding led by Coral Capital with participation from Coreline Ventures, DG Daiwa Ventures, and Machina Record. 

Lens, Inc.  specializes in providing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions aimed at enhancing and streamlining third-party and vendor management processes. Their core product, Lens RM, is designed to assist businesses in managing governance, risk, compliance, and security-related activities effectively. This solution addresses critical use cases such as risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and vendor management, allowing companies to mitigate potential risks associated with third-party partnerships. The company primarily serves clients in various industries across Japan and has expanded its reach internationally, catering to organizations that require robust security and compliance frameworks to operate effectively in a global landscape. The implementation of their services typically involves integration with existing corporate systems, enabling end-users to maintain oversight and control over various compliance and risk factors in real-time.

The revenue model for Lens, Inc. is primarily based on a subscription framework designed for its SaaS offerings, particularly Lens RM. Clients engage in annual or monthly subscription agreements to access the software, providing ongoing support, updates, and additional features. This model fosters long-term relationships with clients, who comprise businesses that require continuous governance, risk, and compliance management. The company may offer tiered plans based on the scale of operation and the specific functionalities required by the client, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to various organizational needs. Transactions are executed directly between Lens, Inc. and its B2B clients, reinforcing a streamlined approach to service delivery and customer engagement within the corporate sector.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 5, 2025, $5.5M — DG Daiwa Ventures, Coral Capital, Coreline Ventures

## Investors

- DG Daiwa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-daiwa-ventures) — Seed
- Coral Capital — Seed
- Coreline Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/coreline-ventures) — Seed