# RECEPTIONIST

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://receptionist.co.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $6.1M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 5, 2023)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in Japan, RECEPTIONIST Inc. specializes in innovative receptionist solutions, providing advanced virtual receptionist services that enhance communication efficiency for businesses across various sectors.RECEPTIONIST Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on delivering virtual receptionist services to businesses. In July 2023, it raised JPY 110 million in Series C funding from investors including 100 Capital, Bonds Investment Group, and Salesforce Ventures, bringing the total amount raised to JPY 110 million, with a current company valuation of JPY 1,894.516 million.The company specializes in providing advanced receptionist solutions, primarily through their core product offering, a virtual receptionist service. This service employs innovative technology to manage calls and customer interactions, allowing businesses to maintain a professional image while optimizing operational efficiency. The virtual receptionist caters to a diverse range of industries, including small to medium-sized enterprises and larger corporations, assisting with incoming calls, scheduling appointments, and managing customer inquiries to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline business processes. The company’s products are marketed across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, addressing the needs of a global client base.RECEPTIONIST Inc. generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, where clients pay a recurring fee for access to the virtual receptionist services. Pricing plans are tailored to client needs, offering tiered service levels based on call volume and additional features like appointment scheduling or call forwarding. This structure ensures a consistent revenue stream as clients select plans that align with their operational requirements, thereby reinforcing the firm’s revenue-generating capabilities.In July 2023, RECEPTIONIST Inc. secured JPY 110 million in Series C funding to expand service functions and market share, as well as to develop new capabilities that will strengthen the organization. The company is focused on launching new products designed to enhance their service offerings, and plans to enter additional markets within Asia and North America by 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 5, 2023, $0.8M — Salesforce Ventures, Bonds Investment Group, 100 Capital
- Series B, Jul 19, 2021, $1.3M — Global Brain
- Series B, Mar 13, 2020, $2.8M — Salesforce Ventures, Bonds Investment Group
- Series A, Mar 7, 2018, $1.3M — Daiwa Corporate Investment, Tsuneishi Capital Partners

## Investors

- Daiwa Corporate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/daiwa-corporate-investment) — Series A
- Tsuneishi Capital Partners — Series A
- Salesforce Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/salesforce-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Bonds Investment Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bonds-investment-group) — Series B, Series C
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series B
- 100 Capital — Series C