# stepdays

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://stepdays.co.jp/
- Total disclosed funding: $1.9M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 30, 2020)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Stepdays Inc. is a Japanese company that enhances pet care through its digital platform, connecting pet owners, veterinary clinics, and businesses via innovative services.Founded in 2019, Stepdays Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan, and focuses on improving pet care management through its digital solutions. The company has completed 2 deals, with the most recent funding round being a Series B in October 2022, during which they raised JPY 50 million from Accrete, bringing their total amount raised to JPY 50 million with a current valuation of JPY 1,258.835 million.Stepdays Inc. specializes in digital platform services that connect pet owners, veterinary clinics, and businesses through its flagship product, the 'Pet Handbook' (?????). Launched in April 2019, this mobile service enhances the daily lives of pet owners by facilitating seamless communication with veterinary professionals and providing access to essential pet care resources. The Pet Handbook addresses various challenges beyond clinical visits, allowing veterinary staff to focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks. Its features include curated articles relevant to pet growth and seasonal care, responses to frequently asked questions by veterinarians, and notifications from local veterinary clinics, serving primarily customers in Japan.Stepdays generates revenue through its subscription-based model for the Pet Handbook, where clients include pet owners and veterinary clinics seeking to improve their operational efficiency and customer outreach. This model encourages direct engagement between veterinary professionals and pet owners. Additionally, partnerships with veterinary clinics and businesses provide tailored solutions that address specific client needs. Although precise pricing structures are not disclosed, the company implements tiered subscription plans to cater to varying customer requirements, allowing veterinary clinics to access features that support their services while providing pet owners with a reliable tool for managing their pets' health and wellness.In October 2022, Stepdays Inc. raised JPY 50 million in Series B funding from Accrete to support its expansion strategy. The company plans to develop new product features for the Pet Handbook to enhance its offerings and is looking to expand its services into more regions within Japan and potentially into other Asian markets by 2024. The recent funding will be utilized to further propel these initiatives and strengthen their market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 30, 2020, $1.9M — World Innovation Lab, HAKUHODO DY MEDIA PARTNERS INCORPORATED, Fineseed Inc., ECHO TRADING CO., LTD.

## Investors

- World Innovation Lab — Series A
- HAKUHODO DY MEDIA PARTNERS INCORPORATED — Series A
- Fineseed Inc. — Series A
- ECHO TRADING CO., LTD. — Series A