# Uzabase

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.uzabase.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.4M
- Latest round: Series C (Aug 29, 2014)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Based in Japan, Uzabase, Inc. is a provider of business intelligence and social media services, enhancing decision-making through critical data insights and analytics.Uzabase, Inc. specializes in business intelligence solutions, operating primarily out of Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2008 by Yusuke Inagaki, the company has evolved its offerings and strategies over the years, including significant funding rounds. In October 2016, Uzabase raised JPY 2.125 billion in an IPO. Most recently, in December 2022, The Carlyle Group acquired a 93.92% stake in Uzabase for JPY 57.68 billion, leading to its delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange and a shift in operational strategy towards international markets. The total amount raised by Uzabase is JPY 57.68 billion across 6 deals, with the latest funding round categorized as Public to Private, Secondary Buyout.Uzabase, Inc. offers business intelligence and social media services through its flagship products, Speeda and NewsPicks. Speeda functions as a comprehensive business intelligence platform that provides critical data and analytics tailored for various industries, while NewsPicks serves as a social business media outlet, promoting knowledge sharing among professionals. Targeting corporate clients and research institutions, these platforms are designed to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning, with ongoing efforts to expand their reach beyond Japan to a global audience.In the most recent year, Uzabase reported a revenue of JPY 146,354,349.80 with an EBITDA of JPY 17,329,637.90. The company's revenue primarily comes from subscription-based services for its products Speeda and NewsPicks, structured around monthly or annual agreements that grant clients access to extensive databases and analytical tools, fostering ongoing B2B relationships.Uzabase, Inc. plans to leverage its recent acquisition by The Carlyle Group to enhance its market presence and expand into new international regions. The company is focused on developing new products that cater to evolving business intelligence needs, aiming for a broader release in the coming years. The funding from the acquisition will be utilized to support these strategic initiatives and facilitate market entry into diverse regions, enhancing Uzabase's capabilities and services worldwide.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Aug 29, 2014, $4.4M — SBI Shinsei Bank, Globis Capital Partners, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, ITOCHU Technology Ventures, SMBC Venture Capital, Z Venture Capital, GMO VenturePartners, Kodansha, Monex Ventures

## Investors

- SBI Shinsei Bank — Series C
- Globis Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/globis-capital-partners) — Series C
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series C
- ITOCHU Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/itochu-technology-ventures) — Series C
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series C
- Z Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/z-venture-capital) — Series C
- GMO VenturePartners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gmo-venturepartners) — Series C
- Kodansha — Series C
- Monex Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/monex-ventures) — Series C