EMIMEN

EMIMEN Co., Ltd. is a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, operating as an impact startup to address the challenges of Japan's super-aged society. Founded in September 2010 by Masashi Enami, the firm was initially established as Total Produce Co., Ltd. before rebranding to EMIMEN in January 2012 to coincide with the launch of its senior life support services.

The founder's journey into the elder care sector was serendipitous. Coming from a family background in real estate, Masashi Enami's initial plan was to develop and operate senior homes. However, while undergoing training for a care worker certification to better understand the industry, he had a pivotal realization: the essence of elder care lies in the quality of services and human connection, not just the physical infrastructure. This experience, coupled with the profound gratitude he received from residents, inspired him to shift his focus entirely to the service aspect of the介護 (kaigo - nursing care) industry. He identified a critical information asymmetry in the market; while many families struggled to find suitable senior living options, numerous private nursing homes had vacancies.

This insight led to the creation of EMIMEN's core business: a matching platform that connects individuals and their families with appropriate senior homes. The service is provided at no cost to the end-users. The company's revenue is generated through referral fees from the senior home operators upon a successful move-in. The firm directly addresses the issue of caregiver burden by providing a professional, informed intermediary service, a role that was largely absent in the sector.

EMIMEN maintains a comprehensive database on thousands of senior homes across Japan, with its staff collecting over 130 distinct data points for each facility through direct visits. This detailed information allows their counselors to offer highly personalized recommendations based on an individual's budget, health condition, and lifestyle preferences. In addition to its primary matching service, the company operates 'Care Prime Community,' an information platform for nursing home operators, leveraging its extensive network to help improve the overall quality of care in the industry.

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