# Whyteboard

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: http://www.whyteboard.co.jp
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 1, 2011)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Whyteboard Inc. offers a collaborative digital whiteboarding platform that enhances teamwork for both remote and in-person settings, enabling users to brainstorm and organize ideas in real-time effectively.Founded in 2011 in Tokyo, Japan, Whyteboard Inc. provides a digital whiteboarding solution that facilitates collaboration among teams. The company has raised funding through three deals, with the most recent in April 2013 when it secured JPY 50 million from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital. The co-founders of Whyteboard are Kazuo Ikari and Rachel Macintyre.Whyteboard specializes in providing a collaborative digital whiteboarding platform designed to enhance remote and in-person teamwork. Its core offering facilitates real-time brainstorming and idea-sharing among users, allowing teams to visually organize their thoughts and projects effectively. The platform integrates various tools that cater to diverse industries, including education, technology, and corporate sectors, addressing challenges related to communication and collaboration in both virtual and hybrid work environments. Since its launch, Whyteboard has served a broad client base, including educational institutions, creative agencies, and enterprises across North America and Europe, where the demand for innovative collaboration tools continues to rise.The revenue model of Whyteboard is primarily anchored in a subscription-based structure, where clients pay for access to its platform through monthly or annual plans. Businesses and organizations typically engage with Whyteboard by choosing from various pricing tiers that offer different levels of features and user access, supporting both B2B and direct-to-consumer transactions. For example, larger enterprises may opt for an enterprise-level subscription, which includes advanced features tailored to their specific collaboration needs, while smaller teams or individual users might select a more basic plan. By offering tiered subscription options, Whyteboard effectively caters to a diverse range of clients, maximizing its reach and revenue potential within various geographical markets.In April 2013, Whyteboard raised JPY 50 million of funding, which will be utilized to support the development of new features aimed at enhancing the user experience of their digital whiteboarding platform. The company plans to expand into new markets, specifically targeting the Southeast Asian and European regions by the end of 2024. By investing in product enhancements and geographic expansion, Whyteboard aims to capitalize on the growing demand for collaboration tools across diverse industries.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 1, 2011 — Incubate Fund
- Seed, Apr 12, 2011 — Samurai Incubate

## Investors

- Samurai Incubate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samurai-incubate) — Seed
- Incubate Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/incubate-fund) — Seed