Better Place Overview
- Year Founded
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2011
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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149
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Latest Deal Amount
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$315K
- Investors
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31
Better Place General Information
Description
Operator of a pension fund specializing in the welfare and medical industry. The company offers services for employer pension scheme implementation, administration and ongoing support, including assistance with defined benefit pension systems and corporate defined contribution plans, enabling small and medium-sized employers and their staff to access structured retirement income arrangements and support for financial wellbeing.
Contact Information
Website
www.bpcom.jpCorporate Office
- Sumitomo Ichigaya Building, 15th Floor
- 1-1 Ichigaya Honmuracho, Shinjuku-ku
- Tokyo, 162-0845
- Japan
Corporate Office
- Sumitomo Ichigaya Building, 15th Floor
- 1-1 Ichigaya Honmuracho, Shinjuku-ku
- Tokyo, 162-0845
- Japan
Better Place Timeline
Better Place Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Later Stage VC | 02-Apr-2026 | $315K | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 24-Apr-2025 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 11-Jul-2024 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 05-Mar-2024 | $4.07M | $8.86M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Seed Round | 22-Dec-2021 | $4.79M | $4.79M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Better Place Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Preferred | ||||||||
| C Preferred | ||||||||
| B Preferred | 22,591 | $183.91 | $183.91 | 1x | $183.91 | 12.5% | ||
| A Preferred | 24,780 | $149.85 | $149.85 | 1x | $149.85 | 13.72% |
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Better Place Patents
Better Place Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2025033553-A | Information processing device and program | Pending | 29-Aug-2023 |
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Better Place Investors (31)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoshin Social Capital | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Shigin Capital Partners | Asset Manager | Minority | ||
| Aichi Capital | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Asset Management One | Asset Manager | Minority | ||
| Chiba Kogin Capital Partners | PE/Buyout | Minority |
Better Place FAQs
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When was Better Place founded?
Better Place was founded in 2011.
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Where is Better Place headquartered?
Better Place is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Better Place?
Better Place has 149 total employees.
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What industry is Better Place in?
Better Place’s primary industry is Asset Management.
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Is Better Place a private or public company?
Better Place is a Private company.
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What is Better Place’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Better Place is .
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How much funding has Better Place raised over time?
Better Place has raised $13.6M.
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Who are Better Place’s investors?
Kyoshin Social Capital, Shigin Capital Partners, Aichi Capital, Asset Management One, and Chiba Kogin Capital Partners are 5 of 31 investors who have invested in Better Place.
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