# Linough

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.linough.com
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Series C (Apr 28, 2022)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Linough Inc., based in Japan, specializes in innovative technology and IT solutions for the real estate sector, enhancing convenience and efficiency through its advanced products and services.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Linough Inc. operates as a technology-driven service provider focused on the real estate market. The company has successfully completed 7 deals, with its most recent funding round being a SERIES C in March 2025, where it raised JPY 500.000 mn led by SBI Investment, alongside investors like Chibagin Capital and Miyagin Venture Capital. The total amount raised to date is JPY 500.000 mn, with a current company valuation of JPY 5,938.106 mn.Linough Inc. focuses on leveraging technology and IT solutions to enhance the real estate sector. Central to its offerings are products such as Smart Delivery (???????), LinoughGate, and NinjaLockM, all designed to improve convenience, safety, and efficiency in property management and daily living. The Smart Delivery service facilitates seamless delivery of goods directly to the customer's doorstep, aiming to redefine logistics in urban areas. Additionally, LinoughGate integrates advanced intercom and access technologies, while NinjaLockM provides keyless entry solutions, enhancing security for residential and commercial properties. The company caters to a diverse client base, including property management firms, real estate developers, and consumers in metropolitan regions such as Tokyo and surrounding areas, as well as expanding into other urban markets across Japan.Linough Inc. generates revenue predominantly through a subscription-based model and B2B partnerships. Clients typically engage in contracts that establish ongoing service agreements for the company's innovative solutions, which may include installation fees and recurring monthly charges for maintenance and upgrades. For instance, property management companies may subscribe to Linough's Smart Delivery service alongside the LinoughGate system, resulting in a combined service package that enhances operational efficiency for their managed properties. The specific pricing structure for these offerings is designed to accommodate varying scales of usage, enabling clients to select tailored solutions that meet their needs. Through collaborations with notable real estate companies, Linough Inc. solidifies its presence in the market while driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships.In March 2025, Linough Inc. raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from new investors JICN, NVenture Capital, Hirogin Capital Partners, and Zenrin Future Partners. The investment aims to expand Linough's smart delivery service, enhance system development, increase production, and scale sustainable solutions. The company plans to launch several new products in the coming years, focusing on enhancing its current offerings while targeting expansion into additional urban markets across Japan.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Apr 28, 2022, $3.9M — SBI Investment, Chibagin Capital, Miyagin Venture Capital
- Series B, Jan 25, 2018, $3M — Sumitomo Corporation, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital, ITOCHU Technology Ventures, FFG Venture Business Partners, Haseko Anesis Group
- Series A, Nov 4, 2016, $3.8M — DG Ventures, Mitsubishi Estate, Seibu Shinkin Capital

## Investors

- DG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-ventures) — Series A
- Mitsubishi Estate — Series A
- Seibu Shinkin Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seibu-shinkin-capital) — Series A
- Sumitomo Corporation — Series B
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsui-sumitomo-insurance-venture-capital) — Series B
- ITOCHU Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/itochu-technology-ventures) — Series B
- FFG Venture Business Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ffg-venture-business-partners) — Series B
- Haseko Anesis Group — Series B
- SBI Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sbi-investment) — Series C
- Chibagin Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chibagin-capital) — Series C
- Miyagin Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miyagin-venture-capital) — Series C