# Metro Engines

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/metro-engines

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://info.metroengines.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $7.7M
- Latest round: Series C (May 11, 2022)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Japan, Metro Engines develops innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiencies for diverse industries. Their offerings include proprietary technologies aimed at improving user experiences in sectors such as healthcare and finance.Metro Engines was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on creating advanced technological solutions tailored for various industries. Its recent pivot includes a successful Series C funding round totaling JPY 1 billion in May 2022, with investments from BEENOS, Hakuhodo DY Ventures, and Tokyu Fudosan Holdings. The company's founder, Ryosuke Tanaka, has a background in technology development, contributing to its strategic direction. Metro Engines has completed a total of 5 deals to date, with the most recent investment aimed at bolstering operations and market reach.Metro Engines specializes in a suite of innovative solutions designed to address the evolving needs of its target market. Their offerings include proprietary technologies that streamline operational efficiencies and enhance user experiences. Products range from advanced software applications to integrated hardware systems, primarily supporting mid to large-sized enterprises and government agencies in sectors such as healthcare, finance, and logistics. The company markets its solutions across North America and Europe, while also expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.The company's revenue model is based on a combination of subscription services and direct sales. Clients engage with Metro Engines through annual subscriptions or multi-year contracts, which feature tiered pricing based on service levels and user volume. Their flagship products offer standard pricing for basic features, while advanced functionalities are available at premium rates. The business primarily operates on a B2B basis, fostering partnerships that contribute to a stable revenue stream as clients expand their usage of the company's technologies over time.Metro Engines plans to utilize the JPY 1 billion raised in Series C funding in May 2022 to enhance product development, strengthen their marketing and recruitment efforts, and support business expansion initiatives. Upcoming product launches are focused on addressing specific client needs across multiple industries. The company aims to expand into additional markets in North America and the Asia-Pacific region by 2023, leveraging its innovative solutions to meet growing demands.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, May 11, 2022, $7.7M — Beenos, Tokyu Fudosan Holdings, Hakuhodo DY Ventures

## Investors

- Beenos — Series C
- Tokyu Fudosan Holdings — Series C
- Hakuhodo DY Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hakuhodo-dy-ventures) — Series C