Value Create

Value Create, established in 2001 and based in Tokyo, is a management consulting firm that assists companies in enhancing corporate value and optimizing shareholder returns. Its services include strategic advice, communication strategy, medium-term management planning, operational research, tool development, education, and investment support. Additionally, Value Create invests in early-stage companies both in Japan and globally through its venture arm, Value Create Ventures.

Barry O'Neill

Partner

Akira Sato

Co-Founder

8 past transactions

Change by Degrees

Seed Round in 2025
Change by Degrees is a business that empowers individuals and organizations to achieve their sustainability goals and expand their businesses. It does this by providing a digital platform that focuses on developing practical sustainability skills, enabling teams to deliver results and meet targets, while also ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Yell

Series B in 2024
YeLL, Inc. is a human resources platform based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in employee engagement and organizational development, offering consulting services designed to enhance communication and address employee needs. YeLL provides a range of solutions, including cloud-based one-on-one services, coaching, and career consultancy. By focusing on making the voices of employees heard, YeLL aims to facilitate organizational transformation and improve workplace dynamics, ultimately supporting clients in fostering a more engaged and effective workforce.

IIF

Seed Round in 2024
We’re trying to break down the barriers between the people who grow our food and everyone who eats it. And it starts with your smartphone. Our easy-to-use IIF app allows consumers to invest in agriculture and profit from farming, without owning the farm. It’s not your typical investment. It’s a win-win partnership that can transform farm businesses and deliver ‘profit with purpose’ for investors.

Knowledge Merchants Works

Series A in 2018
Knowledge Merchants Works Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in human resources consulting and solutions tailored for the store service industry in Japan. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing managerial and leadership capabilities through its management training programs, which are rooted in organization theory. It also evaluates employee sentiments and workplace conditions to provide effective strategies for revitalizing stores and improving overall productivity. Knowledge Merchants Works offers innovative products such as the “Juku” series, aimed at fostering the next generation of store service leaders through business and organizational transformation projects. Additionally, the “Hata” application series is designed to enhance store productivity, contributing to the company's commitment to advancing the store service sector.

Virtusize

Venture Round in 2018
Virtusize AB is a company that specializes in providing a virtual fitting solution designed for online retailers in Europe and Asia. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Berlin and Tokyo, the company offers a garment-to-garment comparison tool that allows shoppers to measure clothing items they already own against potential purchases. This innovative approach addresses a significant challenge in online fashion retail by ensuring customers find their correct size, thereby enhancing their shopping experience. Virtusize's technology not only facilitates informed purchasing decisions but also helps retailers increase sales while reducing fit-related returns. The company partners with a growing number of notable global brands, including Uniqlo, New Balance, and Kate Spade, among others.

Matcha

Corporate Round in 2018
Matcha is a travel information platform focused on connecting global audiences with Japanese culture. It operates a web magazine that offers content in nine languages, including Japanese, English, and several Southeast Asian languages. The platform showcases a comprehensive catalog of regional specialties, encompassing food, traditional crafts, architecture, and geography. By providing detailed insights, Matcha aims to enhance the travel experience for tourists planning their visits to Japan, helping them gain a deeper understanding of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Branding Enginner

Venture Round in 2016
Branding Engineer Co., Ltd. is a recruitment support service provider based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the IT sector. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on facilitating the career development of engineers, offering comprehensive solutions that range from knowledge acquisition to employment and independent career support. Additionally, Branding Engineer addresses the needs of various organizations by providing consulting services related to engineering issues, including development orders and human resource selection. The company also develops and operates Mayonez, a lifestyle magazine aimed at IT professionals, and Tap-biz, which shares valuable insights for business individuals. With a commitment to enhancing the IT human resources market, Branding Engineer plays a pivotal role in educating and supporting IT engineers throughout their careers.

Hachimenroppi

Venture Round in 2013
Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that caters primarily to Japanese restaurants and diners. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Established Energy Agent Co., Ltd., the company changed its name in December 2011. Hachimenroppi sources fish from various markets and brokers, ensuring freshness and quality for its clients. In addition to its core fish delivery service, the company operates an e-commerce platform that facilitates the delivery and ordering of a wider range of fresh and frozen foods, including seafood, fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, and noodles. This platform leverages technology to meet the specific demands of the professional food industry, enabling restaurants to access a variety of products at competitive prices.
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