Benesse Holdings Overview
- Year Founded
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1955

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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17,728

- Latest Deal Type
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Buyout/LBO
- Financing Rounds
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3
- Investments
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33
Benesse Holdings General Information
Description
Benesse Holdings Inc is a Japanese holding company that operates educational facilities, nursing homes, and child care services. The company's main segment operates elementary, junior high, and high schools across Japan. The company also provides course materials and exam preparation materials. In addition, Benesse Holdings operates branded preschools as well as nursing and elderly care facilities. Enrollment tuition in elementary and junior high schools provides the largest source of revenue for the company. Benesse Holdings also operates educational services in China, Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States.
Contact Information
Website
www.benesse-hd.co.jpCorporate Office
- 3-7-17 Minamigata
- Kita-ku, Okayama-shi
- Okayama, 700-0807
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 3-7-17 Minamigata
- Kita-ku, Okayama-shi
- Okayama, 700-0807
- Japan
Benesse Holdings Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Benesse Holdings Patents
Benesse Holdings Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-20100046911-A1 | Video playing system and a controlling method thereof | Active | 28-Dec-2007 | ||
US-8634694-B2 | Video replay system and a control method thereof | Active | 28-Dec-2007 | ||
US-7805214-B2 | Grasp state judging system and method | Inactive | 24-Sep-2004 | ||
US-20070288104-A1 | Grasp state judging system and method | Active | 24-Sep-2004 | ||
US-20050256663-A1 | Test system and control method thereof | Active | 25-Sep-2002 | G06Q50/20 |
Benesse Holdings Signals
Benesse Holdings Investors
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Benesse Holdings Investments & Acquisitions (33)
Benesse Holdings’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Digital Hollywood. The deal was made on 29-Nov-2024.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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Digital Hollywood | 29-Nov-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Education and Training Services (B2B) | ||
beBit | 10-Jan-2024 | Later Stage VC | Consulting Services (B2B) | ||
Galapagos | 06-Nov-2023 | Later Stage VC | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
Waris | 11-May-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Human Capital Services | ||
Kyoto Rakusai Yobikou | 28-Apr-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Educational and Training Services (B2C) |
Benesse Holdings Exits (11)
Benesse Holdings’s most recent exit was on 20-Apr-2023 from SkyHive. The exit was categorized as with 6 buyers.
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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SkyHive | 20-Apr-2023 | Completed |
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Hmcomm | 10-Aug-2021 | Completed |
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Udemy | 19-Feb-2019 | Completed |
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Manabo (Educational Software) | 17-Sep-2014 | Completed |
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Quipper | 10-Mar-2014 | Early Stage VC | Completed |
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Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
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Kyoto Rakusai Yobikou | Kyoto, Japan | 1983 | |
Ochanomizu Seminar | Tokyo, Japan | 1976 |
Benesse Holdings FAQs
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When was Benesse Holdings founded?
Benesse Holdings was founded in 1955.
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Where is Benesse Holdings headquartered?
Benesse Holdings is headquartered in Okayama, Japan.
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What is the size of Benesse Holdings?
Benesse Holdings has 17,728 total employees.
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What industry is Benesse Holdings in?
Benesse Holdings’s primary industry is Education and Training Services (B2B).
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Is Benesse Holdings a private or public company?
Benesse Holdings is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Benesse Holdings?
The current valuation of Benesse Holdings is
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What is Benesse Holdings’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Benesse Holdings is
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Who are Benesse Holdings’s investors?
EFU Investments and EQT have invested in Benesse Holdings.
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