For Startups

Basic Information

Stock Code
7089
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Recruitment & Staffing Services
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
September 2016
Listing Year
March 2020
Official Website
https://forstartups.com/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Overview

For Startups is a company established in 2016 that specializes in supporting growth industries, offering a diverse range of services centered on startup support through collaboration with venture capital and human resources support.

Current Situation

For Startups, based in Tokyo, operates comprehensive support services for startups and employs 211 people as of 2024. Centered on its hybrid capital business in collaboration with venture capital firms, it broadly handles startup support, career transition support, and profile-building support. Through its unique information platform 'STARTUP DB,' it contributes to activating Japan's startup ecosystem, with services specialized in growth industries as its strength. Since its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in March 2020, it has formed business alliances with many companies, completed the reorganization of capital ties to strengthen independence, and advanced subsidiary expansions such as the establishment of Singles Co., Ltd., while strengthening startup human resources support services. Looking ahead, with its headquarters relocation to Azabudai Hills on the horizon, it plans to further promote support for growth industries domestically and internationally alongside service expansion.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Founded in 2013, incorporated in 2016; a relatively new company.
  • Hybrid capital specialized in startup support is a rare model in Japan.
  • Operates 'STARTUP DB,' Japan's growth industry information platform.
  • Listed on TSE Mothers in 2020; transitioned to Growth Market in 2022.
  • Founder Yuichiro Shiomi built his career in human resources at Will Group.
  • Plans headquarters relocation to Azabudai Hills new building in autumn 2024.
  • Subsidiary For Startups Capital Partnership handles fund operations.
  • Collaborates with many government agencies and local governments, focusing on administrative support.
  • Business expansion leveraging a strong venture capital network.
  • Sponsors GRIC, an international startup conference.

Hidden Connections

  • Dissolved parent-subsidiary listing with parent Will Group in 2024 to clarify independence.
  • Partnered with U.S. Crunchbase to enhance international startup information.
  • Strengthened funding and support base through strategic business alliance with SMBC Group.
  • Collaborates with Japan Business Federation and New Economy Federation on policy advocacy.
  • Actively promotes next-generation economic policy collaboration as a New Economy Federation member.
  • Active exchanges with related stocks like Pias and Fureasu.
  • Subsidiary Singles specializes in executive talent support to meet market needs.
  • Headquarters relocation to Azabudai Hills aims to strengthen central hub for domestic startup support.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Strengthening of Japanese government startup support policies
  • Expansion trend in venture capital market
  • Increase in new business creation due to digitalization and DX promotion
  • Improved environment for innovation promotion through industry-government-academia collaboration
  • Growth in recruitment support market due to diverse talent needs

Strategic Goals

  • Establishment of Japan's largest startup support platform
  • Significant strengthening of talent and funding provision for startups
  • Diversification of inter-regional and international industry-government-academia collaboration models
  • Social implementation of sustainable startup support systems
  • Execution and expansion of ESG-focused investments and support

Business Segments

Startup Talent Recruitment

Overview
Provides introduction of management executives and specialist talent, along with recruitment support for startup companies.
Competitiveness
High matching capability through collaboration with venture capital firms
Customers
  • Startup companies
  • Growth companies
  • Venture capital firms
  • Corporate companies
  • Executive candidates
Products
  • Executive Recruitment Service
  • Executive Talent Support
  • Specialist Talent Introduction

Information Platform Operations

Overview
Operates platforms providing information and matching support specialized in growth industries.
Competitiveness
High-quality information network through partnerships with leading domestic VCs
Customers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Investors
  • Government agencies
  • Large company innovation divisions
Products
  • STARTUP DB
  • GRIC Conference
  • Public Affairs Support

Venture Capital Business

Overview
Investment business combining strategic funding support and human resources assistance for startup companies.
Competitiveness
Integration of investment and support as hybrid capital
Customers
  • Startup companies
  • Investors
  • Fund managers
Products
  • For Startups No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership
  • Fundraising support
  • Startup investment consulting

Open Innovation Support

Overview
Supports open innovation activities to foster new business creation.
Competitiveness
Network-building capabilities with diverse players
Customers
  • Large companies
  • Government agencies
  • Startups
Products
  • Innovation Creation Support
  • Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Programs
  • Conference Operations

HR Consulting

Overview
Provides comprehensive HR support from recruitment to labor management.
Competitiveness
Expertise specialized in startups
Customers
  • Startup companies
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Growth companies
Products
  • Recruitment Outsourcing
  • Job Management Support
  • Labor Management Consulting

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Multifaceted support through collaboration with venture capital
  • Operation of information platforms specialized in growth industries
  • Extensive track record in specialized services for startups
  • Ecosystem-building capabilities through industry-government-academia collaboration
  • Talent network centered on younger generations

Competitive Advantages

  • Funding and talent provision via hybrid capital model
  • Operation of one of Japan's largest startup databases
  • Market responsiveness through diverse subsidiaries and service diversification
  • Strong collaboration system with government agencies and local governments
  • Brand strengthening through unique conference hosting

Threats

  • Intensifying competition and price competition in the startup market
  • Impact from changes in laws, regulations, and labor environment
  • Challenges in talent acquisition and retention
  • Changes in investment environment due to macroeconomic fluctuations
  • Expansion of global competitors into the Japanese market

Innovations

2023: Establishment of Singles Co., Ltd.

Overview
Established a new subsidiary specialized in executive recruitment for startups, strengthening human resources support services.
Impact
Contributes to expansion of specialized talent services and improved customer satisfaction

2021: Formation of For Startups No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership

Overview
Formed an investment limited partnership through a subsidiary to strengthen the funding base for startups.
Impact
Improved fundraising efficiency and expanded investment portfolio

2020: Launch of Open Innovation Services

Overview
Launched services for startup support based on industry-government-academia co-creation model.
Impact
Ecosystem activation through promotion of diverse collaborations

Sustainability

  • Contributions to regional economic revitalization through startup support
  • Promotion of diverse and inclusive talent utilization
  • Formulation and implementation of environmentally considerate operations
  • Strengthened efforts to solve social issues through industry-government-academia collaboration
  • Building of sustainable startup support systems