# Skillnote Corporation

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.skillnote.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $4.9M
- Latest round: Series C (Jun 21, 2023)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Skillnote Corporation, based in Japan, offers a skill and competency management system that enhances workforce development and optimizes personnel deployment for diverse industries.Founded in 2016, Skillnote Corporation specializes in skill management solutions. The company has successfully completed 3 deals, with its most recent funding round on June 21, 2023, raising JPY 410 million in a Series C round led by Carbide Ventures and Fujitsu Ventures. Skillnote is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Skillnote offers a comprehensive skill and competency management system designed to enhance workforce development and optimize personnel deployment. This platform centralizes and visualizes information related to skills and education, facilitating data-driven talent management that reduces reliance on intuition and experience. Key features include skills mapping, training record management, and compliance support for ISO and IATF standards, making it particularly valuable in industries with stringent quality and regulatory demands. The solution has been successfully implemented across various sectors, primarily within manufacturing, catering to a diverse customer base that ranges from small enterprises to large corporations across multiple geographical markets, including Japan, North America, and Europe.Skillnote generates revenue through subscription-based models tailored to the specific needs of its clients. The company provides various pricing plans that accommodate organizations based on their size and usage requirements, typically ranging from small teams to large enterprises with thousands of users. Clients engage with Skillnote by subscribing to its platform, which offers comprehensive features for skill management, training coordination, and compliance tracking. Revenue streams are primarily derived from direct B2B transactions, where organizations purchase subscriptions to utilize the Skillnote system, ensuring continuous access to its functionalities and support services.In June 2023, Skillnote Corporation raised JPY 410 million in Series C funding, which will enable the company to further develop its services, accelerate global development, and strengthen its organizational structure. The company plans to introduce new products designed to enhance its platform's capabilities, though specific release dates have not been disclosed. Additionally, Skillnote aims to expand its presence in the North American and European markets by the end of 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jun 21, 2023, $2.9M — Fujitsu Ventures, Carbide Ventures
- Seed, Jul 19, 2019, $1.1M — Incubate Fund, Genesia Ventures
- Series A, Jul 4, 2016, $0.9M — Incubate Fund

## Investors

- Incubate Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/incubate-fund) — Series A, Seed
- Genesia Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/genesia-ventures) — Seed
- Fujitsu Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fujitsu-ventures) — Series C
- Carbide Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/carbide-ventures) — Series C