Kepple
Data and management solutions for the startup ecosystem.
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Kepple Group is a financial technology and services company dedicated to supporting the startup ecosystem. Founded in February 2015 by Takahiro Kanzaki, the company aims to foster innovation by creating an infrastructure for startups and investors. Kanzaki, a certified public accountant, started his career at a major audit firm before establishing his own accounting practice focused on startups. This experience revealed the administrative challenges faced by both entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, leading him to create Kepple to provide technology-driven solutions.
The company's business model revolves around several core services. A key offering is the startup database "KEPPLE DB," developed in partnership with Nikkei Inc., which provides comprehensive data on over 16,000 startups, including financials and shareholder information. For venture capital firms and corporate clients, Kepple provides "KEPPLE CRM," a SaaS tool for managing unlisted stocks and streamlining investment workflows. Additionally, the firm operates "KEPPLE," a media outlet that delivers news and analysis on the startup landscape to enhance ecosystem transparency.
Kepple also offers a range of professional services, including fund administration support ("KEPPLE FUND SUPPORT"), which handles accounting, reporting, and compliance for investment funds. The company provides startup valuation and due diligence services, leveraging its proprietary data and the expertise of its professional staff. Recognizing a need for liquidity, Kepple established the "Kepple Liquidity Fund" to acquire stakes in startups from investors needing to exit. The firm's revenue is generated through subscriptions to its SaaS products, fees for its professional services, and returns from its investment funds.
Keywords: startup ecosystem platform, venture capital services, unlisted stock management, startup database, financial services for startups, open innovation support, fund administration, investment management software, startup valuation, corporate venture capital services, due diligence, Kepple DB, Kepple CRM, fintech, investment support, venture capital database, private equity management, startup data provider, investor reporting, fund accounting
