SPACER Japan

SPACER Inc., founded in July 2016 by Daisuke Tokunaga, develops and operates smartphone-controlled smart locker systems. The company's core product, SPACER, is a keyless and cashless locker that users can reserve, open, and pay for through a mobile application. This system is designed to replace traditional coin-operated lockers, offering enhanced convenience and security.

The company's business model revolves around providing these smart lockers for various use cases, including temporary baggage storage, Buy Online, Pick-up in Store (BOPIS) services, and specialized industry solutions. SPACER partners with a wide range of clients such as railway companies, retail facilities, pharmacies, and corporations to install its lockers. These partnerships enable services like same-day baggage delivery from train stations to hotels, contactless pickup of retail goods, and secure retrieval of prescription medications, including from refrigerated units. The firm has also developed an API to allow third-party applications to integrate with the locker system.

SPACER has achieved several milestones since its inception. After creating a prototype in 2017, the official product was launched in 2018. The company has engaged in numerous collaborations, including proof-of-concept projects with major Japanese railway companies like JR West and Seibu Holdings for BOPIS and delivery services. It also developed a unique solution for JAL Engineering that links locker access to a mandatory alcohol check for employees. The company has successfully raised capital through multiple funding rounds, including a Series B in January 2024.

Keywords: smart lockers, keyless, cashless, BOPIS, logistics solutions, baggage storage, contactless pickup, property technology, asset sharing, package delivery, pharmacy lockers, refrigerated lockers, smartphone application, last-mile delivery, access control, luggage delivery, station lockers, retail pickup, corporate solutions, API integration