Chikaku Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2014

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 9

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Later Stage VC

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $5.7M

  • Investors
  • 16

Chikaku General Information

Description

Developer of an electronic device designed to connect remote family members. The company's device sends content, photos and videos taken with smartphones directly to the TV, enabling grandparents and family members living far away to interact with their grandchildren and relatives.

Contact Information

Website
www.chikaku.co.jp
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 2-14-7 East of Shibuya Ward
  • Shibuya-ku
  • Tokyo, 150-0011
  • Japan
Primary Industry
Electronics (B2C)
Other Industries
Application Software
Vertical(s)
Internet of Things, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • 2-14-7 East of Shibuya Ward
  • Shibuya-ku
  • Tokyo, 150-0011
  • Japan

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Chikaku Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
11. Later Stage VC 06-Apr-2021 $5.7M Completed Generating Revenue
10. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Later Stage VC (Series B) 01-Oct-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Early Stage VC (Series A) 31-Jan-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Seed Round 31-Oct-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Accelerator/Incubator 05-Apr-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Generating Revenue
4. Seed Round 19-Dec-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Grant 01-Aug-2016 $674K $168K Completed Generating Revenue
2. Product Crowdfunding 30-Oct-2015 $47.6K $168K Completed Startup
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Chikaku Patents

  • 13

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 8

    Granted

  • 2

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Chikaku Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-2022144667-A Program, information processing method, and information processing device Pending 19-Mar-2021
JP-2020141162-A Program, information processing method and information processor Active 26-Feb-2019
JP-7340835-B2 Program, information processing method, and information processing device Active 26-Feb-2019
JP-2020123936-A Communication device, information output system, terminal device, communication program, and communication method Active 31-Jan-2019
JP-7367952-B2 Communication devices, information output systems, terminal equipment, and communication programs Active 31-Jan-2019
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Chikaku Investors (16)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
ABC Dream Ventures Corporate Venture Capital Minority
Aflac Ventures Japan Venture Capital Minority
Yamaguchi Capital Corporate Venture Capital Minority
Aoyama Startup Acceleration Center (ASAC) Accelerator/Incubator
GMO Venture Partners Corporate Venture Capital Minority
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Chikaku FAQs

  • When was Chikaku founded?

    Chikaku was founded in 2014.

  • Where is Chikaku headquartered?

    Chikaku is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

  • What is the size of Chikaku?

    Chikaku has 9 total employees.

  • What industry is Chikaku in?

    Chikaku’s primary industry is Electronics (B2C).

  • Is Chikaku a private or public company?

    Chikaku is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Chikaku?

    The current valuation of Chikaku is .

  • What is Chikaku’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Chikaku is .

  • How much funding has Chikaku raised over time?

    Chikaku has raised $13.4M.

  • Who are Chikaku’s investors?

    ABC Dream Ventures, Aflac Ventures Japan, Yamaguchi Capital, Aoyama Startup Acceleration Center (ASAC), and GMO Venture Partners are 5 of 16 investors who have invested in Chikaku.

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