# NowDo

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://nowdo.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $4.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 31, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Based in Japan, NowDo provides educational services through innovative digital solutions tailored for various sectors, enhancing productivity and streamlining operations via their collaboration platform.NowDo Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on delivering educational services through a digital collaboration platform. The company has undergone no significant pivots or operational changes since its inception. Keisuke Honda serves as the CEO. NowDo raised JPY 480 million in Seed funding on March 31, 2021, with notable investors including Akatsuki Ventures and Makuake. This latest round brought their total funding to JPY 480 million, and they have completed two deals to date.NowDo offers a suite of innovative digital solutions designed to enhance productivity and streamline operations for various sectors. Their core offerings include a cloud-based collaboration platform that facilitates real-time communication and project management among teams, irrespective of geographical location. This platform primarily serves businesses looking to improve internal workflows and project tracking, enabling seamless interaction between remote teams and clients. The end users of NowDo's services range from small startups to large enterprises, specifically targeting industries such as technology, education, and healthcare. These products are active in markets across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, providing versatile solutions that adapt to diverse operational needs.NowDo generates revenue through a subscription-based model, where clients pay a recurring fee to access the full suite of their digital collaboration tools. The revenue structure caters to both B2B and direct-to-consumer markets, allowing businesses of all sizes to select plans tailored to their specific needs. Clients may opt for a tiered pricing plan that varies based on the number of users and the range of features required. Partnerships with educational institutions and corporate clients further enhance their reach, providing tailored solutions that align with institutional goals. Their flagship product, which serves as the cornerstone of their offerings, is integral to driving customer engagement and satisfaction, fostering long-term relationships within the competitive landscape.Following their most recent deal on March 31, 2021, where NowDo raised JPY 480 million in Seed funding, the company aims to address the educational gap by expanding its operations. Key initiatives include increasing the number of resource speakers in NowDoProfessional and enhancing the quality of their video content and voice SNS. These growth strategies are intended to further strengthen their market presence and improve service offerings by the end of 2022.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 31, 2021, $4.4M — Akatsuki Ventures, Makuake

## Investors

- Akatsuki Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/akatsuki-ventures) — Seed
- Makuake — Seed