ZUU

Basic Information

Stock Code
4387
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Internet Site Operations
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
April 2013
Listing Year
June 2018
Official Website
https://zuu.co.jp/
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Overview

ZUU is a fintech company founded in 2013 in Tokyo, a notable player in the information and communications industry that continues to grow with asset management information site operations and crowdfunding as its core businesses.

Current Situation

ZUU recorded net sales of approximately 2.79 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 14 million yen for the fiscal year ended March 2021, developing its business centered on asset management information services and financial consulting. Through subsidiaries, it operates an equity crowdfunding platform and focuses on expanding new business areas. Its customer base centers on high-net-worth individuals while supporting business efficiency for financial institutions, solidifying its industry position. Following the 2022 market category change, it transitioned to the Growth Market to meet growth expectations. Moving forward, it plans to strengthen media and content expansion via a referral media joint venture and acquiring Keizaikai as a subsidiary. While crowdfunding competition and macroeconomic impacts pose threats, emerging market growth and fintech innovations will drive expansion. Long-term, it aims for sustainable growth and diversification, focusing on 2030 strategic goals.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • ZUU listed on Tokyo Mothers Market just 5 years after founding, a rapid growth company.
  • Developed proprietary PDCA system specialized for financial industry challenges.
  • Subsidiary Unicorn's equity crowdfunding has high industry recognition.
  • Despite being relatively new since 2013 founding, advancing diversified management.
  • Singapore subsidiary supports focused Asia expansion.
  • Representative as major shareholder owns approx. 62% of stock, ensuring management stability.
  • Proprietary model combining financial info website and crowdfunding services.
  • Strengthened media entry by acquiring economic magazine Keizaikai in 2025.
  • Expanding financial institution services via referral media JV.
  • Gaining attention as Growth Market-listed venture.

Hidden Connections

  • Parent company representative Kazunari Tomita's extensive financial industry network aids business growth.
  • Advancing business tie-ups with local Singapore firms for Southeast Asia expansion.
  • Rare case of one group handling both equity and lending crowdfunding.
  • Acquiring Keizaikai enhanced industry information dissemination power.
  • Super-Fast PDCA system adopted by major securities firms.
  • Financial consulting business highly rated and used for industry collaborations.
  • Unicorn, holding approx. 52% group stock, is key crowdfunding player.
  • Referral media NET MONEY is JV with multiple financial IT firms.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expanding demand for high-net-worth financial info domestically and abroad
  • Ongoing crowdfunding market growth
  • Rising consulting demand from financial DX initiatives
  • Multi-revenue model in finance and media
  • Info distribution and service expansion in Asia
  • Growing needs for investor education and financial literacy
  • Market share growth via new service development
  • Advanced marketing tech and customer satisfaction improvements

Strategic Goals

  • Crowdfunding sales reach 2 billion yen
  • Over 1 million users for asset management info sites domestically and abroad
  • Expansion and promotion of ESG/sustainability products
  • Double ad revenue and diversification in media business
  • Overseas business establishment and stable revenue
  • Nationwide rollout of consulting systems for financial institutions
  • Strengthened platform contributing to regional economic activation
  • New services using AI and data analysis
  • Diverse, sustainable talent development and organization strengthening
  • Top-tier industry brand by 2030

Business Segments

Financial Institution Support Business

Overview
Consulting and systems to support financial institutions' business efficiency and new service development.
Competitiveness
Unique services combining financial expertise and IT technology
Customers
  • Banks
  • Securities Companies
  • Insurance Companies
  • Asset Management Companies
  • Credit Unions
  • Fintech Ventures
  • Fintech Companies
Products
  • Super-Fast PDCA Consulting
  • Financial Business Efficiency System
  • Crowdfunding Platform
  • Financial Information Distribution
  • Market Analysis Tools

Crowdfunding Business

Overview
Platform operations connecting diverse investors and companies, plus fundraising support services.
Competitiveness
High expertise handling both equity and lending types
Customers
  • Startups
  • SMEs
  • Investors
  • Financial Institutions
  • Regional Revitalization Groups
Products
  • Equity Crowdfunding
  • Lending Crowdfunding Comparison Service
  • Investor Matching
  • Fundraising Support

Media and Content Business

Overview
Media business for producing, distributing financial content, and handling referrals.
Competitiveness
Rich financial content and industry networks
Customers
  • Individual Investors
  • Corporations
  • Financial Institutions
  • Advertisers
Products
  • Asset Management Information Media
  • Referral Media
  • Monthly Magazine Publication
  • Advertising Delivery Service

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Specialized financial sector media operations
  • Comprehensive crowdfunding service rollout
  • Strengthened integration of financial consulting
  • Growth expectations from Tokyo Growth Market listing
  • Broad business scope via subsidiaries
  • Strong customer base in financial industry
  • User support from specialized information provision
  • Solid financial base and cash flow management
  • Singapore subsidiary for overseas markets
  • Information dissemination via economic magazines and referral media

Competitive Advantages

  • Rarity of operating both equity and lending crowdfunding
  • Synergy between financial info media and consulting services
  • Multi-revenue model via referral media expansion
  • Proprietary services supporting financial institutions' efficiency
  • Southeast Asia foothold via Singapore base
  • Enhanced media influence from Keizaikai subsidiary
  • Cross-selling effects from site operations and consulting
  • Rapid rollout of new services meeting market needs
  • High expertise from representative's financial/securities experience
  • Growth strategy via active M&A and subsidiaries

Threats

  • Intensifying crowdfunding competition
  • Changes in business environment from stricter financial regulations
  • Decline in asset management demand from economic slowdown
  • Rising information security risks
  • Revenue instability from advertising fluctuations
  • Intensified talent acquisition competition
  • Regulatory risks in overseas expansion
  • Service obsolescence from technological innovations
  • Overall market investment sentiment decline
  • Concerns over subsidiary revenue stability
  • Market share erosion from new entrants
  • Cyberattack risks

Innovations

2023: Keizaikai Publisher Subsidiary Acquisition

Overview
Acquired the publisher of monthly magazine "Keizaikai" as a subsidiary to bolster media business.
Impact
Expanded economic info dissemination base and boosted ad revenue

2022: Growth Market Transition

Overview
Prepared listing environment following shift from Mothers to Growth Market.
Impact
Improved recognition as growth company and strengthened fundraising environment

2021: Super-Fast PDCA System for Financial Institutions

Overview
Launched proprietary PDCA management system to improve financial institution operations.
Impact
Contributed to higher customer satisfaction and contract growth

2020: Entry into Equity Crowdfunding

Overview
Launched equity crowdfunding platform via subsidiary Unicorn.
Impact
Succeeded in new customer acquisition and revenue diversification

2023: NET MONEY Referral Media Joint Venture

Overview
Launched financial institution referral media via JV with specialist firm.
Impact
Strengthened customer touchpoints and expanded ad revenue

2024: ZUU online Southeast Asia Expansion

Overview
Expanded content for Asian high-net-worth via Singapore subsidiary.
Impact
Increased overseas access and brand recognition

Sustainability

  • Promoting social financial literacy via financial education
  • Regional revitalization and economic activation support via subsidiaries
  • Strengthened information security and customer data protection
  • Internal environment improvements for diversity and work-life balance
  • Group-wide low-environmental impact initiatives
  • Building sustainable financial platforms for economic development