# Welmo

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

- Industry: Healthcare
- Headquarters: Fukuoka, Japan
- Website: www.welmo.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $33M
- Latest round: Series C (Nov 30, 2021)
- Investors on record: 22

## About

Welmo Inc. d.b.a Welmo, based in Japan, provides innovative digital solutions enhancing the caregiving sector, focusing on optimizing care experiences for users, caregivers, and their families through advanced technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Fukuoka-shi, Japan, Welmo Inc. specializes in developing digital solutions for the caregiving sector.
The CEO is Yusuke Kano, who has a background in entrepreneurship, although further details about his previous ventures are not available. Welmo specializes in providing innovative digital solutions aimed at enhancing the caregiving sector. Their flagship products include tools like the "Milmo Recorder," which utilize AI technology to facilitate documentation and communication in caregiving settings, transitioning from traditional methods to a streamlined digital format. These products promote real-time data utilization and better care coordination, targeting individuals receiving care, their families, and healthcare professionals across Japan and potentially other regions with significant caregiving needs. Welmo  generates revenue through subscription-based services and partnerships within the caregiving industry. Healthcare facilities and caregivers subscribe to utilize Welmo's digital tools, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience. The subscription model typically involves annual or monthly plans tailored to the needs of various care providers, focusing on fostering long-term relationships that support service improvement and innovation.
In June 2026, Welmo raised JPY 680 million in venture funding from Fujita Innovation Capital and Tokai Tokyo Investment. The company will use this funding to strengthen sales and customer success, enhance AI functions, continue AI research, and build the organization.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Nov 30, 2021, $18M — Dai-ichi Life Insurance, DG Ventures, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Femto Partners Inc., TOPPAN Holdings, UTokyo Innovation Platform, Aflac Corporate Ventures, Tsukui Capital, Primerock Investment
- Series B, Mar 26, 2020, $3.7M — Tokyo Electric Power Company, Mizuho Capital
- Series B, Aug 22, 2019, $11M — Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance, Femto Partners Inc., LINE Ventures, Akatsuki Ventures, SX Capital, i Mercury Capital, Global Kids Corp., Konica Minolta, Inc., eumo
- Seed, Aug 1, 2015, $0.6M — Archetype Ventures, Sagin Capital & Consulting, Oita Venture Capital

## Investors

- Archetype Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/archetype-ventures) — Seed
- Sagin Capital & Consulting (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sagin-capital-consulting) — Seed
- Oita Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oita-venture-capital) — Seed
- Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance — Series B
- Femto Partners Inc. — Series B, Series C
- LINE Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/line-ventures) — Series B
- Akatsuki Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/akatsuki-ventures) — Series B
- SX Capital — Series B
- i Mercury Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/i-mercury-capital) — Series B
- Global Kids Corp. — Series B
- Konica Minolta, Inc. — Series B
- eumo — Series B
- Tokyo Electric Power Company — Series B
- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Series B
- Dai-ichi Life Insurance — Series C
- DG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-ventures) — Series C
- Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. — Series C
- TOPPAN Holdings — Series C
- UTokyo Innovation Platform (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/utokyo-innovation-platform) — Series C
- Aflac Corporate Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aflac-corporate-ventures) — Series C
- Tsukui Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tsukui-capital) — Series C
- Primerock Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/primerock-investment) — Series C