Shift Group

Shift is a technology company founded in 2005 by Masaru Tange, specializing in software testing, security assessment, and offshore development services. The company offers a range of solutions, including Test Design, which focuses on usability for future projects, and Test Run, allowing clients to choose between onsite or off-site testing implementations. Experienced test engineers support the testing process by establishing standard confirmation items. Additionally, Shift operates MinTest, a platform where users can report bugs in social games and applications. The company also provides services such as compatibility testing, non-functional testing, localization, and various other related services, ensuring high-quality results tailored to meet specific client needs.

Kenji Kitazawa

COO

Masaru Tange

CEO and Board Member

8 past transactions

Fez

Series C in 2021
Operator of a retail advertising company dedicated to promoting and strengthening the retail industry. The company's one-stop back-calculation platform realizes sales lift by calculating back from offline purchase data, location data, and store data, enabling retailers and manufacturers to disseminate the latest business information promote purchases to new customers, and upsell to existing customers.

VISH

Acquisition in 2021
VISH, Inc develops system cloud services for the businesses requiring a shuttle bus, such as kindergartens, nursery schools, swimming schools, sports clubs, driving schools, etc. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. As of October 10, 2017, VISH, Inc operates as a subsidiary of Val Laboratory CORPORATION.

RealGlobe

Acquisition in 2020
Realglobe, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions, focusing on enhancing software development through Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service. Founded in 2008, Realglobe offers a range of services, including automation for building, testing, and delivery processes, as well as solutions for education, emergency medical response, and disaster management, which feature drone and unmanned aerial vehicle technologies. The company leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics to support its mission of fostering a sustainable society through local production and consumption. Furthermore, Realglobe operates a graphical mapping platform that employs three-dimensional scanning to create digital twins of real-world locations, facilitating effective information sharing between local governments and residents and aiding various industries like construction and facilities management in visualizing spatial data.

Assion

Acquisition in 2019
Assion, Inc. is an experimentation agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) services for marketing companies. Established in 2009, Assion focuses on helping businesses enhance their online presence and improve their marketing effectiveness. As a subsidiary of SHIFT, Inc. since January 2019, Assion aims to replicate the global vision of successful post-WWII companies like Sony and Honda, fostering growth and innovation in the 21st century. Through its specialized services, Assion seeks to empower businesses to thrive in the competitive digital landscape.

Airitech

Acquisition in 2018
Airitech Co., Ltd. provides systems development, support, and consulting services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

MethodoLogic

Acquisition in 2016
MethodoLogic,Inc. offers IT system design, architecture and consulting services. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. As of September 30, 2016, MethodoLogic,Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SHIFT, Inc.

Leeways

Seed Round in 2016
Leeways, Inc. is a technology company based in Shibuya, Japan, that specializes in developing databases for the real estate branding and marketing sector. Founded in 2014, the company offers information processing services that utilize various terminal equipment for functions such as buying, selling, leasing, managing, and mediating real estate transactions. Additionally, Leeways is involved in international real estate operations and incorporates artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings.

Repro

Seed Round in 2015
Repro Inc. develops Repro, a mobile analytics solution for clients to convert and retain their mobile users. It offers application growth support consulting for total support from strategy planning and development to application. The company provides in-app message to improve conversion rate. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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