Dynamic Map Platform

Basic Information

Stock Code
336A
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Internet Site Operations
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
June 2016
Listing Year
March 2025
Official Website
https://www.dynamic-maps.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Dynamic Map Platform is a high-precision 3D map provider established in 2016 and a major player in the autonomous driving market in Japan and the US.

Current Situation

Dynamic Map Platform recorded sales of approximately 5.5 billion yen in FY2024, continuing to post operating, ordinary, and net losses. It focuses on HD map generation for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems, with technology development and data provision as its core businesses. It is accelerating business expansion through collaborations with major companies such as Mitsubishi Electric and overseas acquisitions. Amid increasing demand for high-precision maps domestically and internationally, it aims for profit improvement and global expansion in the medium to long term. It is also venturing into social infrastructure and disaster prevention fields, strengthening sustainability initiatives and next-generation technology adoption. With its listing, it is raising funds to expand R&D and overseas market entry.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Rapid growth focused on autonomous driving since establishment
  • Strengthened collaboration with Japan's government autonomous driving promotion program
  • Major domestic and international automakers listed as key shareholders
  • Entered US market in short period to become global player
  • High-precision 3D map data is a rare technology worldwide

Hidden Connections

  • Established with joint investment from major companies like Mitsubishi Electric and INCJ, with strong technology foundation
  • Provides map data for Nissan Motor's autonomous driving technology 'ProPILOT 2.0'
  • Involved in multi-country technology standard coordination through local subsidiaries in overseas expansion

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing map demand from proliferation of autonomous vehicles
  • Expansion of HD map service demand in overseas markets
  • Real-time location utilization enabled by 5G and IoT infrastructure
  • Service expansion into disaster prevention and urban infrastructure management
  • Improved map accuracy and update efficiency through AI advancements

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 70% global sales ratio
  • Capture over 30% share of HD map market for autonomous driving
  • Realize large-scale adoption in disaster prevention and infrastructure management
  • Global standardization of real-time map update technology
  • Strengthen ESG management to contribute to sustainable society

Business Segments

Autonomous Driving System Development

Overview
Provides core map and location data for autonomous driving technology.
Competitiveness
Strong technology base and abundant data assets in Japan and US markets
Customers
  • Automakers
  • Auto Parts Suppliers
  • Autonomous Driving Software Companies
  • Research Institutions
Products
  • High-Precision 3D Map Data
  • Location Services
  • Map Update Systems

Infrastructure and Disaster Management Solutions

Overview
Provides geospatial information useful for infrastructure maintenance and disaster prevention/mitigation.
Competitiveness
Precise management support through utilization of high-precision map data
Customers
  • Local Governments
  • Infrastructure Management Companies
  • Disaster Prevention Agencies
  • Government Offices
Products
  • Geospatial Information Services
  • Disaster Prediction Data
  • Asset Management Platforms

Overseas Market Expansion

Overview
Promoting HD map deployment in the US, Europe, and Middle East.
Competitiveness
Global expansion bases and local data holdings
Customers
  • Local Automakers
  • Local Governments
  • Overseas Map Data Distributors
Products
  • Region-Specific 3D Maps
  • Location-Related Consulting

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Advanced high-precision 3D map technology
  • Global expansion capabilities from US Ushr acquisition
  • Strong relationships with major automakers
  • Versatile high-precision location information
  • Funding capabilities from listing

Competitive Advantages

  • Unique position as high-precision map provider in Japan and US markets
  • Market risk diversification through multi-country expansion
  • Map update capabilities using deep learning and other advanced technologies
  • Enhanced data integration for autonomous driving software development
  • Potential for social infrastructure expansion through public-private partnerships

Threats

  • Uncertainty in the adoption speed of autonomous driving technology
  • Impact of regulations and privacy issues
  • Competitors' technological innovations and price competition
  • Increasing costs for massive data management
  • Competition from local companies in overseas markets

Innovations

2023: Acquisition of Ushr, Inc. in the US

Overview
Strengthens map data business in the US, a key autonomous driving market.
Impact
Establishes foundation for global expansion and revenue growth

2024: Development of HD Map Update Technology for Advanced Driver Assistance

Overview
Built a real-time map update system integrating AI and cloud.
Impact
Significant improvement in update frequency and accuracy

2025: Launch of Business for General Road Development

Overview
Begins development and service provision of high-precision maps for urban general roads.
Impact
New market development through expansion of autonomous driving applications

Sustainability

  • Cloud service optimization to reduce environmental impact
  • Strengthened disaster prevention contributions through social infrastructure maintenance support
  • Support for dissemination of map data tailored to diverse regional needs