# SmartScan

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

- Industry: Healthcare IT
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://smartscan.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $21M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 11, 2022)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Based in Japan, SmartScan develops advanced imaging diagnostic services, focusing on preventative healthcare to facilitate early detection of potential health issues, particularly in brain health.SmartScan, Inc., established in 2017 in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in imaging diagnostics. The company has engaged in 3 deals, with its most recent funding round, Series B, occurring on December 18, 2023, raising JPY 1,370.00 mn from investors including Canon Medical Systems Corporation and Japan Venture Partners. SmartScan has not undergone significant strategic pivots or changes since its inception. 

The founder's history is not detailed; however, the company has established its presence across Japan, particularly in Tokyo.SmartScan Co., Ltd. specializes in preventative healthcare through its primary offering, the Smart Brain Dock, an imaging diagnostic service that enables early detection of health issues. Utilizing state-of-the-art MRI and MRA technology, the service provides rapid assessments within 30 minutes. Smart Brain Dock is available in over 230 medical facilities across Japan and supports corporate wellness programs, encouraging businesses to integrate this service for employee health management. The company also aims to improve accessibility through mobile MRI units deployed across urban and suburban regions of Japan.SmartScan Co., Ltd. generated revenue of JPY 1,468,638.90 in 2020, primarily through its Smart Brain Dock service, catering to both individual consumers and corporate clients. The revenue model includes direct-to-consumer sales and B2B partnerships, with fees charged for individual screenings or through corporate wellness plans. The cumulative patient visits have exceeded 141,000 since inception, positioning SmartScan to capture a growing share of the preventative healthcare market in Japan.Following the completion of its Series B funding round in December 2023, SmartScan, Inc. plans to enhance its service offerings and expand its market reach. The recent acquisition of EUCALIA Inc. will contribute to achieving optimal medical and nursing care standards. The company targets further development of new products, including enhancements to the Smart Brain Dock service, although specific launch dates are not detailed. SmartScan aims to enter new geographic regions, focusing on broadening its presence within the Japanese market and potentially exploring opportunities in other Asian markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 11, 2022, $11M — Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd., Japan Venture Partners, DG Ventures, Credit Saison, Canon Medical Systems Corporation
- Series A, Nov 22, 2019, $10M — Nippon Venture Capital, DG Ventures, Scrum Ventures, H.U. Group Holdings, Cyberdyne, Inc., CEJ Capital

## Investors

- Nippon Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nippon-venture-capital) — Series A
- DG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Scrum Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/scrum-ventures) — Series A
- H.U. Group Holdings — Series A
- Cyberdyne, Inc. — Series A
- CEJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cej-capital) — Series A
- Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. — Series B
- Japan Venture Partners — Series B
- Credit Saison — Series B
- Canon Medical Systems Corporation — Series B