Explorer Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1992

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

Explorer General Information

Description

Operator of a software developing company based in Hakodate, Japan. The company offers hardware design and manufacturing, digital circuit design for communication, analog circuit design, image and audio processing and 4K 12G-SDI compact multi-channel test signal generator.

Contact Information

Website
www.explorer-inc.co.jp
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 379-22 Kikyocho
  • Hakodate Techno Park
  • Hakodate, 041-0801
  • Japan
+81
Primary Industry
Other Commercial Products
Other Industries
IT Consulting and Outsourcing
Application Software
Parent Company
Minato Holdings
Corporate Office
  • 379-22 Kikyocho
  • Hakodate Techno Park
  • Hakodate, 041-0801
  • Japan
+81

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Explorer Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Explorer Comparisons

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Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of a software developing company based in Hakodate, Japan. The company offers hardware design and manufacturing
Other Commercial Products
Hakodate, Japan

Beijing, China
 
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Explorer Competitors (1)

One of Explorer’s competitors is Beijing Highlander Digital Technology Company, a Corporation company based in Beijing, China.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Beijing Highlander Digital Technology Company Corporation Beijing, China
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Explorer Patents

  • 2

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 1

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Explorer Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20020097378-A1 Pupil measurement apparatus, refraction correction apparatus, and pupil measurement method Active 25-Jan-2001
US-6612698-B2 Pupil measurement apparatus, refraction correction apparatus, and pupil measurement method Inactive 25-Jan-2001

Explorer Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Explorer FAQs

  • When was Explorer founded?

    Explorer was founded in 1992.

  • Where is Explorer headquartered?

    Explorer is headquartered in Hakodate, Japan.

  • What industry is Explorer in?

    Explorer’s primary industry is Other Commercial Products.

  • Is Explorer a private or public company?

    Explorer is a Private company.

  • What is Explorer’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Explorer is .

  • Who are Explorer’s investors?

    Paltek has invested in Explorer.

  • Who are Explorer’s competitors?

    Beijing Highlander Digital Technology Company is a competitor of Explorer.

  • When was Explorer acquired?

    Explorer was acquired on 30-Dec-2021.

  • Who acquired Explorer?

    Explorer was acquired by Minato Holdings.

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