Latest round

Series E

Last raised

Jun 2024

Total raised

$352M

Investors

14

About SmartHR

SmartHR, Inc. is a Japan-based company specializing in cloud-based human resources management solutions that enhance HR efficiency for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SmartHR, Inc. provides a platform focused on automating HR processes. In November 2025, General Atlantic acquired SmartHR, Inc.6 billion. Following the transaction, Coral Capital will remain a minority shareholder of the company. The founders include Kensuke Naito and Noboru Miyata, with Masato Serizawa serving as CEO.SmartHR, Inc.6 billion. Following the transaction, Coral Capital will remain a minority shareholder of the company. SmartHR offers a comprehensive cloud-based human resources management platform designed to streamline various HR functions. The core product focuses on automating and digitizing processes such as employee onboarding, payroll management, and compliance with labor regulations. This platform serves a diverse client base, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations across various industries in Japan, with potential expansions into other Asian markets. SmartHR generates revenue through a subscription-based model, enabling clients to access its suite of HR management tools via annual contracts. Pricing structures can vary based on employee count or features utilized, making the flagship product an essential resource for organizations aiming to optimize their HR operations. Revenue transactions occur directly between SmartHR and its business clients, establishing a B2B relationship that supports recurring revenue through subscriptions and upselling opportunities.SmartHR, Inc.6 billion. Following the transaction, Coral Capital will remain a minority shareholder of the company. This November 2025 acquisition will help the company to promote the digital transformation of Japan’s labor and employment sector by combining strengths with its partner.

Who invested in SmartHR

14 investors across 6 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series E

    Jun 30, 2024

    Amount

    $133M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series D

    May 21, 2021

    Amount

    $143M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series C

    Jul 22, 2019

    Amount

    $57M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series B

    Jan 23, 2018

    Amount

    $14M

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Series A

    Aug 30, 2016

    Amount

    $4.8M

    Investors

    Locked

  6. Seed

    Jan 27, 2016

    Amount

    $0.4M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about SmartHR

Who invested in SmartHR?

SmartHR has 14 investors on record across 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has SmartHR raised?

SmartHR has raised 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did SmartHR last raise money?

SmartHR's most recent round on record is a Series E, in Jun 2024.

What does SmartHR do?

SmartHR is a software company.

Where is SmartHR headquartered?

SmartHR is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Which VCs invest in companies like SmartHR?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Yufu Capital, ICBC Capital Management, Ningbo Tongshang Fund and Boc Private Equity Firm back software companies at SmartHR's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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