# Zip Infrastructure

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/zip-infrastructure

- Industry: Automobiles, Other Vehicles & Parts
- Headquarters: Minamisoma, Japan
- Website: www.zip-infra.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $2.4M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 4, 2025)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Minamisoma, Japan, Zip Infrastructure, Co., Ltd., d.b.a. Zip Infrastructure, focuses on developing advanced urban transportation systems. 
In July 2026, Zip Infrastructure raised JPY 30 million in venture funding from Hokkaido Kyoso Partners. The company’s CEO, Takamasa Suchi, leads the firm with a vision grounded in sustainability and efficiency in urban transit.

 Zip Infrastructure primarily offers an innovative urban transportation solution known as Zippar, a next-generation gondola system designed to enhance urban mobility. The system optimizes previously underutilized aerial spaces above roadways, enabling the construction of flexible and cost-effective transportation routes that alleviate congestion. With a construction cost of approximately JPY 1.5 billion per kilometer and a relatively swift build time of around one year, Zippar stands out compared to traditional monorail systems. Utilizing an independent cable and gondola design, Zippar can navigate curves and branches seamlessly, allowing for customized route layouts. The target clientele includes municipalities and enterprises both domestically in Japan and internationally, with active development and implementation plans extending into markets outside of Japan. Zip Infrastructure generates revenue through the deployment and operation of its Zippar transportation systems in collaboration with various municipalities and organizations. The transaction structure typically involves partnerships with local governments, which may include revenue-sharing agreements based on ridership or service usage. Revenue may also be derived from contracted maintenance and operational services, ensuring the systems' reliability and efficiency. Given the unique nature of the Zippar system, customers benefit from a reduced cost of transportation infrastructure while enhancing urban mobility. Specific pricing plans are structured around the operational agreements with municipalities, considering factors such as system scale and expected passenger volume, which are tailored to meet the demands of each client. 

The company will use the proceeds from June 2026 funding to support the rollout of its next-generation transport system called Zippar to address traffic congestion and mobility gaps.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 4, 2025 — Spurcle, Chugin Capital Partners
- Series A, Sep 2, 2024, $2.1M — MIRAIDOOR, Shinkin Capital, QB Capital
- Seed, Mar 16, 2021, $0.3M — ANRI

## Investors

- ANRI (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anri) — Seed
- MIRAIDOOR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miraidoor) — Series A
- Shinkin Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shinkin-capital) — Series A
- QB Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qb-capital) — Series A
- Spurcle (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spurcle) — Series A
- Chugin Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chugin-capital-partners) — Series A