# Street Academy

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/street-academy

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.street-academy.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $4.6M
- Latest round: Series E (Nov 22, 2018)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Based in Japan, Street Academy Inc. is an educational platform that connects learners and instructors, offering diverse online and in-person classes across various subjects to facilitate personal and professional development.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Street Academy Inc. specializes in creating a marketplace for educational experiences. The company has successfully completed 4 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series E on November 22, 2018, raising JPY 350 million from investors including APAMAN Co., Ltd. and TBS Innovation Partners. The current company valuation stands at JPY 2,387.004 million. The CEO, Takashi Fujimoto, has not been reported to have founded other companies prior to Street Academy Inc.Street Academy Inc. primarily offers a marketplace platform designed to connect individuals who wish to teach and learn. The platform features a wide range of online and in-person classes across multiple subjects such as cooking, communication skills, arts, yoga, and dance, catering to both adults and children. This variety allows for personal development and skill enhancement, addressing the learning needs of diverse audiences, from hobbyists to professionals. The platform operates within urban centers across Japan, making it widely accessible.The company's revenue model is based on a marketplace structure where users pay for individual classes or courses provided by various instructors. Customers typically engage on a pay-per-class basis, selecting lessons that align with their interests and schedules. The pricing plans vary but generally include a clear fee structure for each course, which may involve a commission for instructors. The educational offerings have garnered positive feedback, contributing to a strong satisfaction rate among users, and allowing the company to maintain a steady revenue flow while expanding course offerings.In November 2018, Street Academy Inc. raised JPY 350 million in Series E funding to support its growth initiatives. The company plans to expand its product offerings and enhance its platform capabilities. Future initiatives include the development of new courses tailored to emerging market demands and the targeting of additional urban markets within Japan for geographic expansion. The recent funding will be utilized to accelerate these developments and improve user experience on the platform.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Nov 22, 2018, $3.1M — Mobile Internet Capital, APAMAN Co., Ltd., TBS Innovation Partners, Spiral Capital
- Series D, Sep 30, 2016, $1.5M — Mobile Internet Capital, 01 Studio, MIRAIDOOR, Dai-Ichi Kangyo Credit Cooperative, Mynavi

## Investors

- Mobile Internet Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mobile-internet-capital) — Series D, Series E
- 01 Studio (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/01-studio) — Series D
- MIRAIDOOR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miraidoor) — Series D
- Dai-Ichi Kangyo Credit Cooperative — Series D
- Mynavi — Series D
- APAMAN Co., Ltd. — Series E
- TBS Innovation Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tbs-innovation-partners) — Series E
- Spiral Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spiral-capital) — Series E