KINCHAKU

KINCHAKU, founded in 2018, is a Fukuoka-based technology company that provides a cloud-based service for issuing and managing digital passes compatible with Apple Wallet and Google Pay. The company's platform is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.

The service allows businesses to create and distribute various types of digital passes, including coupons, loyalty cards, membership cards, and event tickets. This transition from paper or plastic cards to a digital format helps streamline operations. The platform includes a dashboard for businesses to track metrics such as the number of passes issued and installed, usage status, and daily statistics. KINCHAKU's system also features customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities, offering analytics on customer data to inform business strategies.

The business model is subscription-based, with different pricing plans available that offer various features like unlimited stamp cards, discount coupons, and membership passes. KINCHAKU also integrates with existing business systems, such as POS and e-commerce platforms like Shopify and Square, to provide a more unified operational view.

The company has secured funding through several rounds, including investments from FFG Venture Business Partners, Giftee, Kintetsu Group Holdings, and Plug and Play Tech Center.

Keywords: digital passes, mobile wallet, customer loyalty, Apple Wallet, Google Pay, CRM, loyalty cards, event tickets, membership cards, customer engagement, operational efficiency, POS integration, Shopify app, Square integration, SaaS, coupons, rewards program, stamp cards