# ness

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.ne-ss.xyz/
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 9, 2025)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in Japan, ness Inc. develops innovative applications focused on enhancing user engagement and experience through technology. Their offerings include language learning and marketing tools that leverage digital rewards and NFT integration.Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, ness Inc. is dedicated to creating unique applications that enhance user experiences. The company has completed 2 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Seed round where it raised JPY 10.000 mn on July 9, 2025, from W inc. (W ventures).ness Inc. specializes in creating innovative applications that leverage technology to deliver unique and engaging user experiences. The company's primary offerings include the tonton app, which allows users to earn rewards while studying English vocabulary, and the Spread marketing tool, which helps businesses create quests with specific conditions to distribute NFTs to users upon completion. Additionally, ness Inc. provides Unlash, a service that grants special utilities to NFT holders, such as access to exclusive text and URLs. The target audience for these products includes language learners, social media users, and businesses interested in integrating NFTs into their marketing strategies. These applications are designed to cater to a diverse client base across various international markets, with a strong focus on engaging users in both educational and marketing contexts.ness Inc. generates revenue through a combination of app-based transactions and service partnerships. The tonton app employs a reward-based model where users earn incentives for completing language learning tasks, thereby encouraging user engagement and retention. The Spread and Unlash services operate on a subscription or usage-based model, where businesses pay to create marketing quests or provide utilities for NFT holders. Partnerships with companies seeking to enhance their marketing strategies through NFT distribution and targeted user engagement further contribute to the firm's revenue streams. The pricing structure is built around the specific services rendered, particularly emphasizing the value added by innovating in the realm of digital experiences and rewards.In July 2025, ness Inc. raised JPY 10.000 mn in Seed funding from new investor East Ventures, with participation from an individual investor. This funding will be used to optimize its product and continue its business development. The company plans to expand its market presence and is developing new features for its applications to enhance user engagement. Specific geographic regions targeted for expansion have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 9, 2025 — East Ventures

## Investors

- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Seed