Benesse Holdings Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1955

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 17,728

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 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

Formerly Known As
Fukutake Publishing Co.
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 3-7-17 Minamigata
  • Kita-ku, Okayama-shi
  • Okayama, 700-0807
  • Japan
Primary Industry
Education and Training Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Former Stock Listing
BSEFF
Corporate Office
  • 3-7-17 Minamigata
  • Kita-ku, Okayama-shi
  • Okayama, 700-0807
  • Japan

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Benesse Holdings Valuation & Funding

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Benesse Holdings Patents

Benesse Holdings Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
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
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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
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)
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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
SkyHive 20-Apr-2023 Completed
  • 6 buyers
Hmcomm 10-Aug-2021 Completed
  • 5 buyers
Udemy 19-Feb-2019 Completed
  • 9 buyers
Manabo (Educational Software) 17-Sep-2014 Completed
  • 3 buyers
Quipper 10-Mar-2014 Early Stage VC Completed
  • 3 buyers
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Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Kyoto Rakusai Yobikou Kyoto, Japan 1983
Ochanomizu Seminar Tokyo, Japan 1976

Benesse Holdings FAQs

  • When was Benesse Holdings founded?

    Benesse Holdings was founded in 1955.

  • Where is Benesse Holdings headquartered?

    Benesse Holdings is headquartered in Okayama, Japan.

  • What is the size of Benesse Holdings?

    Benesse Holdings has 17,728 total employees.

  • What industry is Benesse Holdings in?

    Benesse Holdings’s primary industry is Education and Training Services (B2B).

  • Is Benesse Holdings a private or public company?

    Benesse Holdings is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Benesse Holdings?

    The current valuation of Benesse Holdings is .

  • What is Benesse Holdings’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Benesse Holdings is .

  • Who are Benesse Holdings’s investors?

    EFU Investments and EQT have invested in Benesse Holdings.

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