# MetCom

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

- Industry: Information Services
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.metcom.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $5.4M
- Latest round: Series B (Jul 19, 2022)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Japan, MetCom, Inc. specializes in high-precision positioning services that integrate outdoor and indoor environments, overcoming the limitations of traditional GPS systems for diverse applications.Founded in 2019, MetCom, Inc. operates from its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, and focuses on advanced positioning technologies. In November 2025, MetCom, Inc. raised JPY 1 billion ?in?venture funding ?from new investors ITFOR Inc. and Zenrin Future Partners, with participation from returning investor Drone Fund.

MetCom???? specializes in high-precision three-dimensional positioning services through its Metropolitan Beacon System (MBS), which significantly enhances signal strength compared to traditional GPS, ensuring reliable reception in challenging environments. The company also offers vertical positioning capabilities utilizing proprietary pressure analysis technology, catering to sectors such as urban infrastructure and emergency services, primarily in Japan's urban markets with plans for global expansion.MetCom generates revenue through a subscription-based model, targeting both businesses and government agencies that require accurate location data. Their services, including the MBS and vertical positioning, are tailored to meet specific operational needs, with pricing based on the deployment scope and precision level, fostering strong partnerships in sectors relying on advanced positioning technologies.

The company plans to use the November 2025 funding to strengthen its groundwork for the development of a terrestrial PNT system and to initiate the actual delivery of services.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jul 19, 2022, $5.4M — SECOM, NextNav LLC, Drone Fund, Kyocera Communication Systems

## Investors

- SECOM — Series B
- NextNav LLC — Series B
- Drone Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/drone-fund) — Series B
- Kyocera Communication Systems — Series B