# Towaru

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Osaka, Japan
- Website: https://nocc.education
- Total disclosed funding: $0.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 19, 2020)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Towaru Inc., based in Osaka, Japan, specializes in a data-driven educational assessment platform that enhances learning experiences through scientifically-backed methodologies tailored to individual student needs.Founded in 2012, Towaru Inc. is dedicated to optimizing educational outcomes through its innovative assessment services. The company has undergone a strategic evolution to enhance its offerings and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. The firm raised JPY 100 million in Seed funding on April 19, 2020, from various investors including Arco Partners and Samurai Incubate. Lars Solbakken and Olav Sollie currently serve as CEOs, following the leadership of Founder Jean-Christophe Orthlieb.Towaru Inc. offers NOCC, a scientifically-based educational assessment platform designed to optimize learning experiences. By employing data-driven methodologies similar to medical diagnostics, NOCC addresses educational mismatches and tailors interventions for over 200,000 learners across more than 300 institutions, including schools and vocational centers, in various regions.NOCC operates on a subscription-based revenue model, with educational institutions paying for access to its platform and assessment services. The company's clients include schools, tutoring centers, and universities, who engage in annual or monthly subscriptions to leverage a suite of educational tools aimed at improving student outcomes.Following their Seed funding of JPY 100 million in April 2020, Towaru Inc. plans to expand its product offerings and enhance support for educational providers. The company aims to develop intuitive educational tools utilizing scientific data, implement feedback from institutions, and increase personnel to improve service delivery and sales channels. These initiatives are integral to their strategy for nationwide expansion, addressing prevalent issues in education to better serve learners.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 19, 2020, $0.9M — Samurai Incubate, MIRAIDOOR, Hack Ventures, Arco Partners

## Investors

- Samurai Incubate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samurai-incubate) — Seed
- MIRAIDOOR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miraidoor) — Seed
- Hack Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hack-ventures) — Seed
- Arco Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arco-partners) — Seed