eXtreme

Basic Information

Stock Code
6033
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Recruitment & Staffing Services
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
May 2005
Listing Year
December 2014
Official Website
https://www.e-xtreme.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

eXtreme is a company founded in 2005 that specializes in digital talent dispatching and contract development primarily for the IT and gaming industries, distinguished by its technological expertise in deploying proprietary IP content and diversified business operations.

Current Situation

eXtreme has been steadily growing and as of 2022 employs 582 consolidated employees, with smartphone app development support and contract development as its core businesses. In addition to dispatching engineers to the gaming industry, it also operates its own IP games and IP licensing business to diversify its revenue structure. In 2022, it strengthened its content production capabilities by making multiple subsidiaries, including Kadokawa Games, into subsidiaries. As a staffing company, it has strengths in dispatching specialized engineers and differentiates itself from competitors. In the medium to long term, amid IT talent shortages, it aims to solve customer challenges by leveraging its unique digital creator production system. It is focusing on strengthening its business foundation for the latter half of the 2020s through aggressive M&A and expansion of subsidiaries to enter new business areas. It is also advancing sustainability initiatives and actively engaging in regional contributions and diverse social activities. Moving forward, revenue growth is expected from expanding digitalization demand and utilization of its own IPs.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Achieved Tokyo Mothers listing just 9 years after founding.
  • Owns the original brand 'Messiah Games'.
  • Deploys its own games in Asian countries and has gained international recognition.
  • Game development specialized talent dispatching is among the largest scale in Japan.
  • Provides multifaceted IT services through multiple subsidiaries.
  • President has led the company since founding.
  • Online game 'Momoiro Daisens Pairon' has a loyal fan base.
  • Actively participates in sustainability activities.
  • Head office located in Metropolitan Plaza Building, West Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku.
  • Licensed for paid job placement business.

Hidden Connections

  • Deep relationship with Kadokawa Games, promoting IP supply and joint development.
  • Established development base in Vietnam through subsidiaries to enhance cost competitiveness.
  • Indirectly involved in pet-related market through collaboration with EPARK.
  • Member of Japan Business Federation, influencing industry policies.
  • Actively expanding technical dispatching beyond game development into other IT areas.
  • Cultivating licensing income from proprietary IPs as a new revenue source.
  • Addressing digital talent shortages across the IT industry through engineer dispatching.
  • Developing overseas markets with online game distribution technology.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Ongoing expansion of IT talent dispatching demand
  • Global growth of smartphone game market
  • Business diversification and synergy creation through M&A
  • Maximization of IP content revenue
  • Aggressive expansion into overseas markets
  • Acceleration of digital transformation
  • Promotion of new technologies (AI, cloud) adoption
  • Expansion of technical support for diverse industries
  • Growth of freelance market
  • Focus on sustainable management and social contributions

Strategic Goals

  • Enter top 5 in digital talent business
  • Achieve 10 billion yen annual sales from proprietary IPs
  • Maintain and expand overseas sales ratio above 30%
  • Full implementation of sustainability management
  • Strengthen application of advanced AI technologies across business
  • Expand service lines to meet diverse customer needs
  • Promote co-creation businesses in collaboration with local communities
  • Monetize new businesses and expand domestically and internationally
  • Enhance talent development programs
  • Maintain sound financial structure and further strengthen

Business Segments

Game Development Engineer Dispatching

Overview
Engineer dispatching and system development support services for game development.
Competitiveness
Specialized talent and extensive industry know-how
Customers
  • Major game development companies
  • Smartphone game development firms
  • IT software companies
  • Cloud service providers
Products
  • Smartphone app technical dispatching
  • Game development support
  • System design assistance

Contract Software Development

Overview
Service division focused on contract development centered on smartphones and cloud.
Competitiveness
High technical capabilities and on-time delivery system
Customers
  • IT vendors
  • Entertainment companies
  • Mid-sized software development firms
Products
  • Smartphone app contract development
  • Cloud platform construction
  • Web system development

Content IP Licensing Management

Overview
Management and utilization services for proprietary and group IPs.
Competitiveness
Diverse utilization know-how for proprietary IPs
Customers
  • Game development companies
  • Character merchandise planning companies
  • Advertising agencies
Products
  • IP rights management
  • Licensing contract support
  • Content utilization assistance

Overseas Business Expansion Support

Overview
Support services for game deployment in overseas markets.
Competitiveness
Know-how adapted to local markets
Customers
  • Game distribution companies centered in Asia
  • Overseas localization firms
Products
  • Game localization
  • Overseas distribution support

Technical Talent Dispatching Expansion

Overview
Expansion of technical dispatching business into IT fields beyond gaming.
Competitiveness
Broad range of engineers adaptable to multiple domains
Customers
  • Major IT companies in general
  • Cloud-related businesses
Products
  • IT engineer dispatching
  • Cloud system construction support

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Specialized dispatching capabilities for IT and game engineers
  • Planning and production capabilities for proprietary IP games
  • Diversification through aggressive M&A
  • Extensive industry experience and know-how
  • Stable customer base and ongoing projects
  • Adaptability to diverse technical areas
  • Strong group of subsidiaries and affiliates
  • Funding capabilities from Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth listing
  • Training system for young engineers
  • Flexible development structure and remote support

Competitive Advantages

  • Differentiation from competitors through specialization in game industry technical dispatching
  • Game development and monetization capabilities utilizing proprietary IPs
  • Revenue diversification through domestic and international market expansion
  • Business scope expansion via active corporate acquisitions
  • Comprehensive problem-solving for customers through multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strength in integration with cloud technologies
  • Enhanced credibility on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth market
  • Acceleration of overseas expansion through subsidiaries
  • Establishment of multifaceted revenue base
  • Sustainable talent development and value provision

Threats

  • Risk of delayed response to rapid IT technology changes
  • Intensifying talent shortages and hiring competition
  • Improvement in competitors' technical capabilities
  • Intensifying price competition in digital markets
  • Impact of global economic instability
  • Risk of customer companies cutting development budgets
  • Intellectual property dispute risks
  • Operational constraints from regulatory changes
  • Intensifying competition from new entrants
  • Impact from social changes such as pandemics

Innovations

2022: Dragami Games Made a Subsidiary

Overview
Acquired and made Dragami Games, which became independent from Kadokawa Games, a subsidiary.
Impact
Contributes to enhanced IP game development capabilities and business diversification.

2021: eXtreme Freelance Launched

Overview
Newly launched agent service for freelancers.
Impact
Strengthened expansion into the individual contractor market.

2020: ExLab Made 100% Subsidiary

Overview
Made joint venture ExLab a wholly-owned subsidiary and integrated management.
Impact
Expanded development capabilities and maximized group synergies.

2023: Enhanced Multi-Region Smartphone Game Deployment

Overview
Strengthened game distribution and localization activities in Asian regions.
Impact
Improved overseas sales ratio and expanded brand recognition.

2022: Promotion of Development Efficiency Using AI

Overview
Implemented significant productivity improvements in development using RPA and AI technologies.
Impact
Achieved project delivery time reductions and cost savings.

Sustainability

  • Strengthened collaboration with local communities
  • Promotion of diversity and inclusion
  • Advancement of employee health and work-style reforms
  • In-house initiatives to reduce environmental impact
  • Enhanced information security management