Tsumug
Tsumug operates a distributed office service that reduces employee commute times by using vacant properties to create multiple, easily accessible micro-offices near employees' residences.
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Established in 2015 and headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, tsumug is a firm focused on reshaping the modern workspace through technology-driven real estate solutions. The company was founded by a team including CEO Eri Makita. Tsumug's core mission is to address societal challenges by creating new services that connect people, information, and experiences, with an initial focus on alleviating commute-related stress and optimizing the use of physical spaces.
The company operates in the flexible workspace and smart lock market, offering services primarily to corporate clients and individual remote workers. Its business model centers on transforming vacant or underutilized properties into functional work environments. Revenue is generated through subscriptions and pay-per-use models for its workspace services. One of its key offerings is "TiNK Office," a distributed micro-office service that establishes private, fully equipped workspaces in locations convenient for employees, such as near their homes. This service aims to provide a secure and productive alternative to traditional central offices.
For individuals and those needing short-term solutions, tsumug provides "TiNK Desk," an on-demand workspace service that can be booked for as little as 15 minutes. These spaces, often located in vacant residential units or hotels, come equipped with essential remote work amenities like internet access, monitors, and ergonomic desks. The entire user experience, from booking to access, is managed through the LINE messaging app. Underpinning these services is tsumug's proprietary connected lock technology, "TiNK," which enables secure, keyless entry and remote access management, forming the foundation of what the company calls the "Internet of people and spaces." The company has also engaged in proof-of-concept projects with government bodies, such as using Japan's My Number Card for public facility access control.
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