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J-CAT

J-CAT

Private
TokyoConsumer & Commercehttps://j-cat.co.jp/

Last Round

Series B

May 15, 2025

Total Funding Raised

$12.83M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

J-CAT is a technology and cultural company that operates platforms designed to enhance the allure of Japan by providing reservation sites for inbound and domestic tourists to learn from top instructors in unique locations.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

E-commerce, Event Management, Customer Experience

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting, Marketplace Commission

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

cultural experiencesluxury traveldestination managementDMCcorporate event planningmeetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitionsMICEbooking platforminbound tourismexperiential travelteam buildingconcierge servicestravel techbespoke travelartisan workshops

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J-CAT Comps

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J-CAT comps — public and private peers by sector, stage, and business model
CompanyStatusEst. ValuationRev Multiple
OpenAIPrivate$86.0B~40x
CoherePrivate$5.0B--
Competitor 1Public$XX.XBXXx
Competitor 2Public$XX.XBXXx

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J-CAT Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series BMay 15, 2025
Series AJun 13, 2024
SeedApr 6, 2023

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Ryu Iikura

Founder CEO

Founding Team

Shinya Yamada

CTO

Executive Team

Yuki Yamashita

COO

Executive Team

J-CAT Investors

Notable investors and investment history

J-CAT investors
InvestorRounds
株式会社日本政策金融公庫Series A, Series B
Joyance AsiaSeries B
MUFG BankSeries A, Series B
Global Brain CorporationSeries B
Mitsui Sumitomo InsuranceSeries B
Mitsubishi UFJ CapitalSeed, Series A, Series B
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital Co., Ltd.Series B

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  • Apr 17, 2026

    Monthly visitors grew 117% MoM, reaching 9K.

  • Apr 6, 2023

    Seed round raised with participation from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersTokyo
Employee Range27
Year Founded2019
Last FundingMay 15, 2025

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