INTLOOP

Basic Information

Stock Code
9556
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Recruitment & Staffing Services
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
February 2005
Listing Year
July 2022
Official Website
https://www.intloop.com/
TSE Information
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Overview

INTLOOP is an independent consulting firm established in 2005, a growing company that supports corporate digital transformation (DX) initiatives with abundant freelance talent and IT expertise.

Current Situation

INTLOOP recorded sales of approximately 17.8 billion yen and net profit of approximately 790 million yen for the fiscal year ending July 2024, with freelance talent introduction and IT consulting as its core businesses. It listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in July 2022 and provides high-quality DX services through collaborations with major domestic system integrators (SIers) and consulting firms. It has adopted a hybrid model with flexible team formations of employees and freelancers, balancing cost efficiency and quality. In recent years, it has focused on reskilling and senior talent utilization through business partnerships with major companies including KDDI. It is also contributing to regional revitalization by establishing bases in major cities nationwide. Since 2023, it has engaged in developing AI-utilizing software development models and supporting startups, actively pursuing technological innovation and business diversification. It is advancing internal systems from a sustainability perspective, including the establishment of an employee stock ownership plan, and promoting growth strategies and human capital enhancement toward 2030.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Independent consulting firm founded by Hirofumi Hayashi, formerly of Accenture.
  • Over 16,000 registered freelancers, boasting one of the largest pools in Japan.
  • Achieves optimal allocation of employees and freelancers through hybrid model.
  • Actively expanding into regional major cities such as Okinawa, Sapporo, and Fukuoka.
  • Accelerating growth backed by tax system reforms related to DX.

Hidden Connections

  • Closely partnered with major IT firm KDDI to strengthen education business and promote senior and regional talent utilization.
  • Through business collaboration with FUNDINNO, participating in startup ecosystem and accelerating new business creation.
  • Offering SAP-specialized services through collaboration with SAP Japan.
  • Implemented capital and business alliances with multiple IT industry firms including Monster Lab and GSX.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Government DX promotion policies and IT investment support
  • Expansion of freelance market and increasing demand for diversification
  • Acceleration of adoption of cutting-edge technologies like AI and edge computing
  • Growth in regional talent utilization and reskilling markets
  • Increase in projects through strengthened collaborations with major companies

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve sales exceeding 30 billion yen
  • Maintain/expand freelance registrants to 30,000 scale
  • Secure top domestic share in AI/DX domains
  • Further expand regional bases and strengthen community contributions
  • Lead work style reforms and establish industry standards

Business Segments

Freelance Talent Dispatch

Overview
Dispatches freelancers with specialized skills to various industries to support DX and business reforms.
Competitiveness
Abundant registered talent and flexible hybrid team structure
Customers
  • Major SIers
  • Consulting firms
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • IT Engineer Dispatch
  • Consultant Dispatch
  • PMO Services

IT Consulting Services

Overview
Consulting and project management support to promote corporate digitalization.
Competitiveness
Integrated provision of consulting and technical support
Customers
  • Government agencies
  • Large corporations
  • SMEs
  • Local governments
Products
  • Business Reform Consulting
  • System Development Support
  • DX Promotion Support

New Business Development Support

Overview
Comprehensive support services for growth strategies and new business creation.
Competitiveness
Diverse industry expertise and partnership capabilities
Customers
  • Venture companies
  • Startups
  • Large company new business divisions
  • Investment funds
Products
  • Business Strategy Planning
  • Marketing Support
  • Talent Introduction

Education and Training Services

Overview
Various training services aimed at enhancing corporate and individual capabilities.
Competitiveness
Both online and offline education systems
Customers
  • IT companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Service industry
  • Local governments
Products
  • Reskilling Programs
  • Marketing Education
  • Professional Development Training

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Abundant freelance talent pool
  • Flexibility from hybrid model
  • Strong customer base and partnerships
  • Coverage of diverse business areas
  • Active regional expansion

Competitive Advantages

  • High-value services through mixed teams of employees and freelancers
  • Stable order base from collaborations with major IT firms and financial institutions
  • Fusion of IT consulting and talent dispatch services
  • Accumulated expertise and track record in DX promotion
  • High freelancer acquisition through flexible contract structures

Threats

  • Intensifying talent acquisition competition
  • Changes in business structure due to AI and automation
  • Expansion of competitors' services
  • Risks from strengthened government regulations
  • Suppression of corporate investments due to economic fluctuations

Innovations

2023: Launch of Collaboration on New AI-Utilizing Development Model

Overview
Jointly building AI-utilizing software development model with Simplex and others.
Impact
Significant improvement in development efficiency and creation of new services

2023: Investment and Business Collaboration with FUNDINNO

Overview
Invested 100 million yen in equity crowdfunding company and started collaboration.
Impact
Strengthening startup support and revenue diversification

2022: Business Partnership with KDDI Agile Development Center

Overview
Collaboration for IT talent provision and entry into reskilling business.
Impact
Expansion of education business domain and strengthening of customer base

2021: Capital and Business Alliance with Monster Lab

Overview
Collaboration in IT solutions domain to expand business.
Impact
Enhancement of service delivery capabilities and market expansion

2020: Release of Online Education Service BOOSTA

Overview
Online education platform for improving IT and business skills.
Impact
Establishment of new revenue sources and expansion of customer touchpoints

Sustainability

  • Promoting employee participation through employee stock ownership plan
  • Improving work-life balance by promoting diverse work styles
  • Contributing to local economies and participating in regional revitalization projects
  • Supporting societal skill improvement through IT education dissemination
  • Promoting women's empowerment and diversity management