# Shokunin-san.com

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/shokunin-san-com

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Kobe, Japan
- Website: www.shokunin-san.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.3M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 3, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Shokunin-san.com provides a dedicated platform for construction and architectural professionals in Japan, offering essential resources, job listings, and tool theft protection services tailored to meet industry needs.Founded in 2006 in Kobe, Japan, Shokunin-san.com operates as a specialized information platform for the construction sector. The company raised JPY 145 million in Series A funding on December 3, 2018, with investors including Daiwa Corporate Investment, Minato Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, and Samurai Incubate. The most recent funding round reported a total amount raised of JPY 145 million, which aligns with their current valuation of USD 775.15 mn. The founder's specific history has not been disclosed, and there are no mentions of the company being a subsidiary or having subsidiaries.????????? (Shokunin-san Dot Com) serves as a comprehensive resource platform for construction professionals, featuring a directory of approximately 10,000 shops and home centers across Japan. It offers a job search service tailored to various trades, including demolition, carpentry, and glass installation, addressing the workforce demands in the construction industry. Additionally, it provides a theft protection program for tools, which includes the "Tool Theft Compensation Service" and the "Tool Theft Prevention Registration System," aiming to secure tradespeople's equipment.Shokunin-san.com generates revenue by offering valuable resources to its user base of construction professionals, allowing free access to job search features and professional shop information. Revenue streams also emerge from partnerships with manufacturers and retailers who list their products on the platform, as well as potential fees from job listings and vendor information. The tool theft protection services may contribute additional revenue through associated service fees or partnerships with tool manufacturers; however, specific pricing details for these services have not been disclosed.Following the Series A funding round in December 2018, Shokunin-san.com plans to enhance its platform by introducing new features and services aimed at better serving the construction community. The company is working on expanding its geographic reach within Japan to better accommodate regional workforce needs. The recent funding will support these initiatives, enabling them to develop and roll out new tools and services designed to streamline processes for construction professionals.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 3, 2018, $1.3M — Daiwa Corporate Investment, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Samurai Incubate, Minato Capital

## Investors

- Daiwa Corporate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/daiwa-corporate-investment) — Series A
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series A
- Samurai Incubate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samurai-incubate) — Series A
- Minato Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/minato-capital) — Series A