Axcxept

Axcxept is a startup based in Sapporo, Japan, that specializes in artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. Founded on September 19, 2023, by Kazuya Hodatsu, the company focuses on developing and providing bespoke AI solutions for businesses. The team is composed of engineers with experience from major tech companies like Microsoft and IBM.

The company's core offering involves building enterprise-grade AI solutions, including the development of custom, lightweight Large Language Models (LLMs). Axcxept has developed its own series of Japanese-language models, known as the "EZO series," which are designed to be efficient, requiring less computational power and cost than larger models like GPT-4, while aiming for comparable performance. For example, their EZO-8B model is designed to run on a single 24GB VRAM GPU. This focus on resource-efficient models allows for on-premise deployment, enhancing data security for corporate clients.

Axcxept's business model is centered on providing comprehensive, end-to-end support for corporate clients. This includes AI system development, cloud infrastructure setup, API integration, and employee training. They offer services such as "AI Call Pro," a solution for automating call center operations using OpenAI's GPT-4o technology, and "SecureChat+," a secure, local AI solution for enterprises. The company serves various industries, including public infrastructure, by creating tailored AI systems that integrate into existing business processes. Revenue is generated through these bespoke development projects, consulting, and API access to its proprietary LLM models.

Keywords: custom LLM development, enterprise AI solutions, Japanese language AI, cloud infrastructure, AI consulting, lightweight LLM, on-premise AI, AI call center, corporate AI training, EZO series, secure AI, API services, system integration, AI automation, machine learning operations