Aidemy

Basic Information

Stock Code
5577
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
June 2014
Listing Year
June 2023
Official Website
https://aidemy.co.jp/
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Overview

Aidemy is a growing IT company established in 2014 that operates an online AI education platform and DX consulting, specializing in digital talent development.

Current Situation

As of 2023, it has recorded sales of approximately 1.6 billion yen and operating profit of about 240 million yen, placing it on a growth trajectory. Centering its business on the Aidemy series of online learning services with AI and DX as its main pillars, it is strengthening corporate in-house development support. Through capital and business alliances, it deepens collaboration with major manufacturers and IT companies, maintaining competitiveness in both technology and educational content. It also offers the Modeloy service to provide comprehensive support for customer companies' DX initiatives, with its accompany-from-PoC-development-to-operations system as a key strength. It listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in 2023 and conducted fundraising. Moving forward, it plans to accelerate AI talent development and deepen digital transformation, aiming to establish dominance in the domestic market and explore overseas expansion. In sustainability, it contributes to decarbonization talent development and fulfills its social responsibilities. Through recent subsidiary acquisitions, it aims to expand its business areas, aspiring in the long term to become the platform leader in digital education.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • University of Tokyo startup founded by a student during enrollment.
  • Achieved IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in 2023.
  • Rapidly growing with services specialized in AI and DX education.
  • Major corporations and venture capital firms listed as major shareholders.
  • Pioneering initiatives in DX in-house support in Japan.
  • Number of learners exceeded 200,000 in 2022.
  • Received Good Design Award in 2018.
  • Features a model business accompanying corporate DX promotion.
  • High repeat rate in the online education sector.
  • Established Web creative subsidiary for business diversification.

Hidden Connections

  • Has entered into multiple capital and business alliance agreements with major manufacturers and IT companies to strengthen collaboration.
  • Supports DX education at technical colleges and other institutions through Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology commissioned projects.
  • Founder and President Satoshi Ishikawa leads the management.
  • Digital skills assessment test DSAT has high recognition in the industry.
  • Subsidiary Factrial primarily engages in Web app development business.
  • Aidemy series is expanding market share for both individuals and corporations.
  • Broad DX service in-house support differentiates from competitors.
  • Implements agile investments in rapidly growing market areas based on keen market insight.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Social acceleration of domestic DX promotion
  • Expansion of AI talent development needs
  • Growth in corporate DX in-house support market
  • 普及 of online education services
  • Rising expectations for sustainability education
  • New business creation through capital and business alliances
  • Service sophistication through new technology adoption
  • Diversification and expansion of customer base
  • Enhanced brand recognition in high-growth fields
  • Expansion of digital-related businesses through subsidiaries

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve top market share in domestic AI/DX education
  • Nationwide expansion of corporate in-house DX support business
  • Expansion of education platforms in overseas markets
  • Establish leadership in decarbonization talent education
  • Maintain services with over 90% customer satisfaction

Business Segments

Corporate DX In-House Development Support

Overview
Supports corporate digital transformation promotion and in-house development.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive support system centered on AI and data science
Customers
  • Major Manufacturers
  • IT Companies
  • Financial Institutions
  • Educational Institutions
  • Local Governments
Products
  • Modeloy Service
  • Aidemy Business
  • Aidemy Practice
  • DX Training Programs

Educational Institution Support Services

Overview
Supports introduction of AI and data science education for educational institutions.
Competitiveness
Integration of curriculum development and online delivery technology
Customers
  • Technical Colleges
  • Universities
  • Vocational Schools
  • Cram Schools
Products
  • Aidemy for School
  • Online Learning Curriculum
  • Teacher Support Tools

Partnership and Alliance Business

Overview
Advances business development and talent cultivation in collaboration with capital and business alliance partners.
Competitiveness
Technology and talent sharing through alliances with major companies
Customers
  • Daikin Industries
  • TechnoPro
  • Furukawa Electric
  • Zeon
Products
  • Joint Development Support
  • AI Talent Development Programs
  • Solution Provision

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Advanced AI educational content development capabilities
  • Capital and business alliances with diverse corporate partners
  • Extensive online learning platform network
  • Comprehensive DX services including in-house development support
  • Representative's technology and management leadership
  • Early entry into the rapidly growing DX market
  • Rich practical collaboration-type education programs
  • Strong customer base and high repeat rate
  • Business expansion foundation through subsidiary acquisitions
  • High market recognition and brand reliability

Competitive Advantages

  • Specialized expertise and track record in AI/DX education
  • Accompaniment-type support system from PoC to operations
  • Broad solutions through collaboration with partner companies
  • Hybrid services combining online and in-person
  • Model business promoting customer in-house development
  • Provision of proprietary digital skills assessment test DSAT
  • Strength in customized services for educational institutions
  • Continuous content updates incorporating the latest technologies
  • Stable financial base through capital and business alliances
  • Expansion into diverse industries and broad customer base

Threats

  • Intensifying competition in AI education market leading to customer acquisition battles
  • Risk of service obsolescence due to rapid technological innovation
  • Increased price competition from entry by major IT companies into the same field
  • Impact of legal and regulatory changes on business environment
  • Potential decrease in orders due to corporate budget cuts in DX promotion
  • Growth constraints due to talent acquisition difficulties
  • Increasing cybersecurity risks
  • Organizational management risks associated with subsidiary integration
  • Limitations of domestic market and challenges of overseas expansion
  • Competition to strengthen ties with educational institutions

Innovations

2020: Launch of Modeloy Service

Overview
Launched a service providing end-to-end support for DX education and system development in-house capabilities.
Impact
Contributes to improved in-house development rates and promotion of AI utilization at customer companies.

2021: Expansion of Capital and Business Alliances

Overview
Strengthened alliances with Daikin Industries, TechnoPro, Furukawa Electric, and Zeon.
Impact
Strengthened business foundation through joint development and talent cultivation.

2022: Launch of Digital Skills Assessment Test DSAT

Overview
Rolled out new service supporting visualization of skills for individuals and companies.
Impact
Contributes to corporate reskilling strategies.

2023: Subsidiary Acquisition of Web Creative Firm

Overview
Acquired 80% of Factrial shares to make it a subsidiary, accelerating business expansion.
Impact
Acquired new business areas and created synergies.

Sustainability

  • Promotion of decarbonization talent development programs
  • Reduction of paper resources through online education
  • Promotion of diversity and inclusion
  • Social contributions through collaboration with local communities
  • Social impact through普及 of educational access