# Photoruction

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.photoruction.com
- Total disclosed funding: $27M
- Latest round: Series E (Jul 19, 2023)
- Investors on record: 15

## About

Photoruction,inc. is a Japan-based technology company specializing in an integrated construction platform that combines SaaS and AI-BPO services, enhancing productivity and efficiency in construction management.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Photoruction,inc. develops solutions for the construction industry. Photoruction offers an innovative all-in-one construction platform that integrates SaaS and AI-BPO services aimed at standardizing construction production processes. Their primary solutions focus on streamlining construction management, including efficient handling of large volumes of photographs and project documentation through mobile devices, automating the creation of electronic boards, and simplifying ledger creation. The application is designed to enhance productivity and quality by providing users with tools to manage construction-related tasks seamlessly, thereby reducing operational complexity. Targeted towards the construction industry, Photoruction services a diverse clientele that includes contractors, project managers, and construction firms in Japan and other selected international markets, offering solutions tailored to meet their specific operational needs.Photoruction generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, where clients subscribe to access its suite of construction management tools and services. This transactional structure enables companies in the construction sector to utilize the platform for managing various aspects of their projects, including documentation and task management. Clients benefit from features such as real-time data sharing, automated reporting, and collaborative tools that streamline workflow and enhance operational efficiency. The company provides multiple pricing plans designed to accommodate different usage needs, which are structured to ensure that clients can select the package that best fits their operational scale and project requirements. Services like cloud-based documentation management and BPO solutions further add value to Photoruction's offerings, positioning the company as a crucial partner for construction firms looking to improve productivity and streamline processes. ?In September 2025, Photoruction,inc. raised?an undisclosed amount ?in?venture funding ?from new investor?PERSOL VENTURE PARTNERS. The company plans to use its proceeds from September 2025 funding to integrate technology with human resources to address challenges within the construction sector.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Jul 19, 2023, $9.9M — SMBC Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital, GMO VenturePartners, DBJ Capital, Oita Venture Capital, Keio Innovation Initiative, Carbon Ventures, YMFG Capital, Wing Capital Partners, Hulic Startup, IFAC
- Series D, Oct 27, 2021, $2.6M — Mizuho Capital, Genesia Ventures, Money Forward Venture Partners, Wing Capital Partners
- Series D, Aug 25, 2021, $6.9M — SMBC Venture Capital, GMO VenturePartners, DBJ Capital, Keio Innovation Initiative
- Series C, May 27, 2020, $5.3M — SMBC Venture Capital, SPARX Group, DBJ Capital
- Series B, Mar 29, 2019, $0.8M — SMBC Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital, Genesia Ventures
- Series A, Jul 4, 2017, $0.8M — SMBC Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital, Primal Capital, Genesia Ventures
- Seed, Dec 4, 2016, $0.1M — Primal Capital

## Investors

- Primal Capital — Seed, Series A
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series D, Series E
- Genesia Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/genesia-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series D
- SPARX Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sparx-group) — Series C
- DBJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dbj-capital) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- GMO VenturePartners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gmo-venturepartners) — Series D, Series E
- Keio Innovation Initiative (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/keio-innovation-initiative) — Series D, Series E
- Money Forward Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/money-forward-venture-partners) — Series D
- Wing Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wing-capital-partners) — Series D, Series E
- Oita Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oita-venture-capital) — Series E
- Carbon Ventures — Series E
- YMFG Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ymfg-capital) — Series E
- Hulic Startup (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hulic-startup) — Series E
- IFAC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ifac) — Series E