Wantedly

Basic Information

Stock Code
3991
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Internet Site Operations
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
September 2010
Listing Year
September 2017
Official Website
https://www.wantedly.com/
TSE Information
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Overview

Wantedly is a leading information and communications company founded in 2010 and based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, centering on the business SNS 'Wantedly' to provide unique social recruiting services.

Current Situation

Wantedly's consolidated sales for the fiscal year ending August 2019 were approximately 2.9 billion yen, with net assets of about 700 million yen, continuing to grow. Its main business SNS 'Wantedly' has over 1.5 million monthly users, mainly in the IT industry, and excels in matching job information with companies. It listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market in 2017 and transitioned to the Growth market in 2022. The company entered the job placement business with permission from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare since 2016 and also offers related services including a business card management app. It focuses on technological innovation, actively expanding engagement services and entering overseas markets. Following controversies related to DMCA copyright issues, it has undertaken initiatives to improve transparency and user trust. In the medium to long term, it aims to diversify job placement services and expand globally to establish its position as a sustainable talent services company.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Initially focused on marketing support utilizing Facebook.
  • The Wantedly service started in 2012 and is a pioneer in social recruiting.
  • Co-founders are former Goldman Sachs employee CEO Akiko Naka and Manabu Hagiwara.
  • At the time of its 2017 IPO, a DMCA issue involving requests to remove critical articles became a topic.
  • Holds particularly high usage rate among job information web services in Japan's IT industry.

Hidden Connections

  • Founders' network includes many from the financial industry, contributing to strengthening management foundation.
  • Successfully enhanced business reliability by officially launching talent placement with Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare permission.
  • Established unique job matching method through service design utilizing Facebook API.
  • Unique in fusing traditional business card culture with SNS via business card app introduction.
  • Early deployment of multiple engagement services aiming for comprehensive talent services.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing talent demand in Japan's domestic IT industry.
  • Spread of innovative recruitment methods using SNS.
  • Business expansion in overseas markets, especially Asia.
  • Development of solutions adapting to diversifying work styles.
  • Revenue base strengthening through growth in engagement business.

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve top market share in Japan.
  • Reach 30%+ overseas sales ratio.
  • Establish multifaceted talent service platform.
  • Strengthen ESG compliance and promote sustainable corporate management.
  • Build advanced matching system utilizing technology.

Business Segments

Talent Recruitment Support

Overview
Provides comprehensive support from job matching to recruitment management for diverse companies.
Competitiveness
SNS-based talent matching and utilization of rich user data
Customers
  • IT companies
  • Startups
  • SMEs
  • Educational institutions
  • Consulting firms
  • Advertising agencies
  • Talent agencies
  • Venture companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Wantedly Visit
  • Recruitment management system
  • Job ad distribution
  • Data analysis services
  • Scouting functions
  • Employer branding support
  • Event planning support
  • Onboarding support

Engagement Support

Overview
Provides services aimed at improving employee satisfaction and engagement.
Competitiveness
Unique platforms emphasizing employee experience
Customers
  • Listed companies
  • Mid-sized companies
  • Companies with 100+ employees
  • HR departments
  • Business planning departments
Products
  • Perk
  • Internal Story
  • Pulse

Overseas Business

Overview
Overseas expansion and service provision centered on Asia.
Competitiveness
Localized services and local responsiveness
Customers
  • Singapore companies
  • SMEs and large companies in ASEAN markets
Products
  • Wantedly Visit
  • Recruitment management system

Business Card Management and Business Tools

Overview
Service to improve business networking efficiency through business card management.
Competitiveness
Network strengthening via SNS integration
Customers
  • Sales positions
  • Businesspeople
  • Sole proprietors
  • Consultants
Products
  • Wantedly People

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Unique job matching technology utilizing SNS
  • Strong customer base specialized in IT industry
  • Provision of flexible recruitment management systems
  • Network expansion through integration with business card app
  • Market expansion via active overseas development

Competitive Advantages

  • Reliable job platform leveraging Facebook integration
  • Diversified展開 of engagement-related services
  • Strengthened trust foundation through job placement business licensing
  • High growth in brand recognition and user base in IT talent market
  • Seamless communication support and recruitment efficiency

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in talent recruitment market
  • Impacts from strengthened personal information protection regulations
  • Competition with major job sites and comprehensive SNS services
  • Social concerns over lack of transparency in job information
  • Risk of delayed adaptation to rapid technological changes

Innovations

2020: Launch of Engagement Business

Overview
Continuously released 'Perk', 'Internal Story', and 'Pulse' to focus on improving employee satisfaction.
Impact
Achieved over 1 billion yen in sales as a new business

2022: Transition to Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market

Overview
Moved to the Growth market amid market category revisions, strengthening presence in capital markets.
Impact
Improved investor recognition and expanded funding opportunities

2023: Introduction of Skill Assessment Linked Service

Overview
Integrated Udemy course-based skill assessment function into the platform to improve job matching accuracy.
Impact
Increased user engagement and improved job quality

Sustainability

  • Strengthening personal information protection systems
  • Support for programs promoting corporate diversity and inclusion
  • Enhanced collaboration with local communities
  • Promotion of talent development and career formation support activities
  • Reducing environmental impact through business efficiency