# tonari

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

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.tonari.no
- Total disclosed funding: $3.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 23, 2020)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Japan, tonari, Inc. specializes in advanced communication technology that enhances remote interactions through immersive video solutions, aimed to improve connectivity for various sectors including business and education.tonari, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on developing communication technologies that facilitate effective remote interactions. In June 2022, tonari raised JPY 450 million from investors including One Capital and UntroD Capital, marking a significant funding round to support growth initiatives. The company's CEO is John Kelly.tonari specializes in advanced communication technology that facilitates genuine, immersive interactions across distances. Their core product offering includes patented in-screen camera systems within large floor-to-ceiling displays that deliver 3K video at 60 frames per second. This technology is designed to enhance the quality of remote communication by allowing for natural eye contact and full-body language expression, thereby creating an experience akin to being physically present with others. Targeted primarily at businesses, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations, tonari's solutions are employed by clients throughout Japan and Southeast Asia, including startups, large corporations, and educational facilities. The system addresses key challenges such as fostering trust and empathy in remote interactions, overcoming language and cultural barriers, and improving collaboration and decision-making processes.tonari generates revenue primarily through B2B partnerships where businesses acquire their specialized communication technology for various applications including team collaboration, educational environments, and healthcare settings. Clients engage with tonari under subscription models or through direct purchases of the hardware and integrated software solutions. The offerings include options for seamless integration with popular platforms like Teams, Meet, Zoom, and Webex, enhancing their usability for remote participants. The revenue structure is supported by long-term contracts with organizations looking to increase efficiency and connectivity among their teams, which further solidifies tonari's market presence as a provider of innovative solutions in communications technology.Following the recent funding round in June 2022, tonari aims to mass-produce its innovative products and expand both domestically in Japan and into new international markets. The raised JPY 450 million will facilitate these efforts, allowing tonari to enhance its operational capabilities. Specific target regions for expansion have not been disclosed, but the company is poised to increase its footprint in the global communication technology sector.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 23, 2020, $3.4M — Mistletoe, ABBALab, Leave a Nest Capital, One Capital

## Investors

- Mistletoe (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mistletoe) — Seed
- ABBALab (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/abbalab) — Seed
- Leave a Nest Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/leave-a-nest-capital) — Seed
- One Capital — Seed