# rayout

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

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.rayout-inc.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 20, 2025)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Tokyo, Japan, and founded in 2019, rayout Inc. operates as a communication design company that focuses on providing advertising services, along with creative revision instructions for chat functions, video link sharing, data storage, and internal approval. In October 2025, rayout Inc. raised JPY 145 million in?series A funding led by new investor Quantum Leaps Ventures, with participation from other new investors, SMBC Venture Capital.

Rayout offers a wide array of services, including live action, 2D, and 3D video production, graphic design and illustration, system and application development, TV commercials, digital advertising operations, and SNS operation agency services. Rayout also provides MiLKBOX, a project management tool designed to streamline production processes and enhance team productivity by reducing unnecessary communication and inefficiencies. The company serves a diverse range of clients, from advertising agencies to business enterprises, helping them address brand issues and implement optimal communication strategies.

The company plans to use its proceeds from October 2025 funding towards product development, marketing initiatives, and organizational expansion efforts associated with CheckBack's growth.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 20, 2025, $1M — SMBC Venture Capital, Asahi Media Lab Ventures, Quantum Leaps Ventures
- Seed, May 27, 2024, $0.2M — Angel Round

## Investors

- Angel Round (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/angel-round) — Seed
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series A
- Asahi Media Lab Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/asahi-media-lab-ventures) — Series A
- Quantum Leaps Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quantum-leaps-ventures) — Series A