Value Create

Value Create is a management consulting firm founded in 2001 and based in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in enhancing corporate value and maximizing shareholder returns through a range of services, including management and communication advice, support for medium-term management planning, and research for operating companies. Additionally, Value Create is involved in corporate tool production, education, and recruitment. The firm also invests in seed and early-stage companies both domestically and internationally, further diversifying its contributions to business growth and development.

Akira Sato

Co-Founder

8 past transactions

Change by Degrees

Seed Round in 2025
Change by degrees supports individuals and organizations in developing sustainable competencies and gaining self-assurance to achieve sustainability goals, expand their businesses, and adhere to legal requirements.

Yell

Series B in 2024
YeLL, Inc. is a human resources consulting firm based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan, founded in 2013. The company specializes in employee engagement and organizational development, offering solutions that enhance communication and support individual employee growth. YeLL's platform includes coaching and career consultancy services, aimed at helping employees identify and address their challenges. By making the voices of employees more visible, YeLL assists organizations in transforming their workplace culture and improving overall effectiveness. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to strengthen organizational dynamics and foster a more engaged 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 consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in human resources solutions for the store service industry. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness through management training programs that address leadership and change management. It conducts evaluations of employee engagement and workplace conditions to identify areas for improvement. Additionally, Knowledge Merchants Works offers the "Juku" series, aimed at fostering the next generation of store service leaders, and the "Hata" application series, designed to boost store productivity. The firm is dedicated to revitalizing stores and workplaces by providing targeted strategies and innovative solutions.

Virtusize

Venture Round in 2018
Virtusize AB offers a virtual fitting solution designed to assist online retailers in Europe and Asia by visually demonstrating the size and fit of clothing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Berlin and Tokyo, the company provides a two-dimensional garment comparison tool. This tool allows online shoppers to measure a favorite item by tagging a previously purchased garment, enabling them to compare the fit of items and make informed purchases. Virtusize's platform addresses a major challenge in online clothing sales—fit-related returns—by enhancing the shopping experience and promoting higher sales. The company collaborates with a growing number of prominent global brands, including Uniqlo, New Balance, and Kate Spade, among others.

Matcha

Corporate Round in 2018
MATCHA is a web magazine designed for travelers interested in exploring Japan. It offers content in nine languages, including Japanese, English, and various Asian languages, making it accessible to a diverse audience. The platform serves as a travel information resource, presenting an extensive catalog of regional specialties such as food, traditional crafts, architecture, and geography. By providing comprehensive insights into Japanese culture, MATCHA helps tourists plan their vacations more effectively and enhances their overall travel experience.

Branding Enginner

Venture Round in 2016
BrandingEnginner is an IT-based company that develops web services and smartphone apps for its clients. It is committed to developing IT human resources market. The company is based in Shibuya, Kanagawa.

Hachimenroppi

Venture Round in 2013
Hachimenroppi Inc. is a fish delivery service based in Chuo, Japan, that specializes in supplying fresh seafood to Japanese restaurants and diners. Established in 2007 and rebranded in 2011, the company sources fish from markets and brokers, ensuring quality and freshness in its offerings. In addition to its core fish delivery service, Hachimenroppi operates an e-commerce platform that caters to the needs of restaurants by providing a variety of fresh and frozen foods, including marine products, fruits, vegetables, meat, cereals, and noodles. The platform leverages technology to understand market demands, allowing for efficient and affordable delivery of high-quality ingredients to its customers.
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