CLEARNOTE Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2010

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 10

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

CLEARNOTE General Information

Description

Developer of educational and recruitment applications designed to cater to the needs of the students. The company's applications provide technology for learners as well as permit users to snap a photo of their notebooks, add stickers and highlights and upload it to their community or share class notes, along with an assessment tool for teachers and students, thereby enabling users to view, share and rate their class notes.

Contact Information

Website
corp.clearnotebooks.com
Formerly Known As
Clear
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 1-8-35 Konan
  • Minato-ku
  • Tokyo, 108-8710
  • Japan
Primary Industry
Educational Software
Other Industries
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Parent Company
Kokuyo
Vertical(s)
EdTech, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • 1-8-35 Konan
  • Minato-ku
  • Tokyo, 108-8710
  • Japan

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CLEARNOTE Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
10. Merger/Acquisition 12-Feb-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Later Stage VC (Series D) 31-Mar-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Later Stage VC (Series C) 27-Sep-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC (Series B) 22-Nov-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC (Series A) 03-Jul-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Early Stage VC 30-Jun-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Early Stage VC 30-Dec-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC 28-Jun-2011 Completed Startup
2. Seed Round $567K Completed Startup
1. Capitalization 05-Oct-2010 $567K $567K Completed Startup
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CLEARNOTE Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series D
Series C
Series B 36,850 $27.85 $27.85 1x $27.85 11.5%
Series A 42,300 $23.68 $23.68 1x $23.68 13.2%
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CLEARNOTE Patents

  • 42

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 35

    Granted

  • 1

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

CLEARNOTE Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-3251022-U Pediatric dental towels Active 21-Feb-2025
JP-7483238-B1 Water saving devices for water supply Active 25-Nov-2022
JP-2019215770-A Rental product capable of setting use propriety Pending 14-Jun-2018
CA-3021942-A1 Load-following small nuclear reactor system using liquid metal primary coolant Active 26-Apr-2016
US-10991468-B2 Load-following nuclear reactor system using thermal expansion-based neutron reflector movement and fuel assembly interval adjustment mechanisms and liquid metal primary coolant Active 26-Apr-2016 G21C1/02
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CLEARNOTE Former Investors (12)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Angel (individual) Minority
Asahi Security Other Minority
BonAngels Venture Partners Venture Capital Minority
Business Creation Capital Venture Capital Minority
CHIeru Company Corporation Minority
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CLEARNOTE FAQs

  • When was CLEARNOTE founded?

    CLEARNOTE was founded in 2010.

  • Where is CLEARNOTE headquartered?

    CLEARNOTE is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

  • What is the size of CLEARNOTE?

    CLEARNOTE has 10 total employees.

  • What industry is CLEARNOTE in?

    CLEARNOTE’s primary industry is Educational Software.

  • Is CLEARNOTE a private or public company?

    CLEARNOTE is a Private company.

  • What is CLEARNOTE’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for CLEARNOTE is .

  • How much funding has CLEARNOTE raised over time?

    CLEARNOTE has raised $115M.

  • Who are CLEARNOTE’s investors?

    , Asahi Security, BonAngels Venture Partners, Business Creation Capital, and CHIeru Company are 5 of 12 investors who have invested in CLEARNOTE.

  • When was CLEARNOTE acquired?

    CLEARNOTE was acquired on 12-Feb-2021.

  • Who acquired CLEARNOTE?

    CLEARNOTE was acquired by Kokuyo.

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