Makuake, Inc.
TTSE:4479967.00
JPY
-14.00
(-1.43%)
ISIN
JP3862920000
Return %
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3.42
14.20
3Y
24.29
81.12
5Y
-78.84
68.34
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- CEO
- Ryotaro Nakayama
- Full Time Employees
- 152
- Sector
- Technology services
- Industry
- Internet software/Services
- Address
- Aobadai East Building Tokyo TY Japan 150-0042
- IPO Date
- Dec 11, 2019
- Website
- makuake.co.jp
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- Makuake, Inc. (TSE: 4479) operates as Japan's leading crowdfunding platform, enabling creators, startups, and established companies to launch and fund innovative products through its online marketplace. The company provides comprehensive services including project hosting for consumer goods, technology gadgets, food and beverages, fashion items, and experiential offerings; pre-order sales fulfillment; marketing and promotion tools; data analytics for project optimization; and post-funding manufacturing and logistics support. Makuake targets individual consumers, small businesses, and corporate innovators primarily in Japan, with expanding operations into select Asian markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Makuake functions within the internet services and e-commerce industry, focusing on the crowdfunding segment to bridge product development and market validation. Its platform features distinct categories such as tech innovations under brands like "Makuake Inside" for incubated projects, lifestyle products, and B2B solutions for enterprise crowdfunding campaigns. The company serves a diverse customer base ranging from independent inventors to major corporations seeking rapid consumer feedback and sales. In recent developments, Makuake announced a strategic partnership with major retailers like Bic Camera in 2024 to integrate successful crowdfunding projects directly into physical store shelves, enhancing distribution channels. The company completed a significant funding round in late 2024 led by existing investors, bolstering its expansion into AI-driven project recommendation tools launched in early 2025. Additionally, Makuake reorganized its business units in mid-2025 to establish a dedicated international division, targeting Southeast Asia, while acquiring a small logistics firm to streamline fulfillment operations.