# Stockmark

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.stockmark.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $49M
- Latest round: Series D (Oct 21, 2024)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Stockmark Inc. is an innovative firm focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance information acquisition and expedite product development for enterprises seeking to optimize their decision-making processes in complex business environments.Founded in 2015 in Tokyo, Japan, Stockmark Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence solutions that improve information acquisition for businesses. The company has successfully completed 6 deals, with its most recent funding round being the Series D, where it raised JPY 4.5 billion from Polaris Capital Group on October 21, 2024. Kosuke Arima is the founder, leading the company's vision.Stockmark Inc. specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance information acquisition, thereby accelerating product development and the establishment of new business initiatives. The core offerings revolve around advanced natural language processing tools and AI-driven solutions that transform text data into actionable insights. This technology is designed to support decision-making amidst increasing uncertainty and complexity in business environments. The company primarily serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises across various industries seeking to optimize their research and development processes and enhance strategic planning. Their products are marketed to clients in Japan and other international markets, focusing on organizations that prioritize innovation and data-driven decision-making.Stockmark Inc. generates revenue through a subscription-based model and partnerships with various enterprises. Clients typically engage with the company by subscribing to its AI-driven platforms, which provide comprehensive information solutions tailored to their specific business needs. These subscriptions may involve tiered pricing plans based on the level of access and features required by the clients. Additionally, Stockmark's flagship services, including its proprietary AI agent functions, are designed to facilitate rapid data processing and increase operational efficiencies for users in a B2B context. The transaction structure emphasizes long-term relationships with businesses, enabling them to harness Stockmark’s technology for sustained innovation and competitive advantage.In October 2024, Stockmark Inc. raised JPY 4.5 billion in Series D funding from Polaris Capital Group. This investment aims to enhance product competitiveness, accelerate technology development, and explore international expansion through strategic alliances and acquisitions. The company plans to introduce new AI-driven products designed for specific industries in the coming year and target expansion into regions such as Southeast Asia and North America by 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Oct 21, 2024, $30M — Polaris Capital Group
- Series C, Aug 9, 2022, $6.7M — Daiwa Corporate Investment, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, UNITED, inc., NTT DOCOMO Ventures, World Innovation Lab, Bonds Investment Group, TOHOKU University Venture Partners, Hakuhodo DY Ventures
- Series B, Mar 9, 2021, $9.2M — Daiwa Corporate Investment, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, World Innovation Lab, Bonds Investment Group
- Series A, Feb 25, 2020, $2.8M — World Innovation Lab

## Investors

- World Innovation Lab — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Daiwa Corporate Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/daiwa-corporate-investment) — Series B, Series C
- NTT DOCOMO Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ntt-docomo-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Bonds Investment Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bonds-investment-group) — Series B, Series C
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series C
- UNITED, inc. — Series C
- TOHOKU University Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tohoku-university-venture-partners) — Series C
- Hakuhodo DY Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hakuhodo-dy-ventures) — Series C
- Polaris Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/polaris-capital-group) — Series D