1. Smaregi, Inc.
  2. Business Activities
  3. Smaregi Ventures

We pursue high levels of customer satisfaction
through a combination of M&A and startup investment

Launched in January 2021

M&We pursue high levels of customer satisfaction through a combination of M&A and startup investment. M&We pursue high levels of customer satisfaction through a combination of M&A and startup investment.

Smaregi Ventures supports business growth by engaging in investment consultations with and investments in companies that may benefit from synergies with the services Smaregi is rolling out.

Through its business, Smaregi Ventures aims to reinforce the Smaregi platform, helping to resolve the broad range of issues stores face and increase their efficiency. Smaregi Ventures is expanding its range of solutions attractive to people who use Smaregi.

Smaregi Ventures’ strengths

We lend support to investees inthrough the Smaregi Up-Tempo Program, an accelerator program. By providing Smaregi resources (such as branding, technology, personnel, and funds), we offer mentoring to help with product and business development.

through expertise and funding

Supporting growth
through expertise and funding

Smaregi’s venture capitalists contribute to business development by consulting on and conducting investment.

through massive synergies

Fostering innovation
through massive synergies

Smaregi’s consultants facilitate business growth by supporting business development in collaboration with Smaregi.

Applying powerful resources to accelerate business development

Applying powerful resources
to accelerate business development

We approach the approximately 91,000 registered stores that have deployed Smaregi. In addition, Smaregi’s SaaS Sales team conducts proactive agency sales.

Investment Policy

Investment objectives
  • To enhance existing businesses
  • To cultivate and support startup companies
Fields of investment

General store-oriented solutions

We invest in companies likely to generate synergies with Smaregi’s business on the IT front. At present, major target areas include store-oriented solutions.

POS hardware / POS software / e-money services / change dispensers / management of store IT operations / ordering systems / inventory management / customer service support / operational support / IoT / security systems, etc.
Target investment stages

Series A / Series B / later-stage

Investments target Series A, Series B, and later-stage startups likely to create business synergies with Smaregi. We provide the necessary funding to plan, launch, and expand businesses.

Target investment stages
Investment activity areas / investment amounts
  • Mainly in Japan
  • From several million yen to around ¥30 million

Investment Process

Step.1
Cultivate investees
Step.2
Conduct surveys and analyses
Step.3
Determine investment conditions
Step.4
Hold investment committee review
Step.5
Conduct investment We provide ongoing training and support through the Smaregi Up-Tempo Program.
Entry

Service of Smaregi Co., Ltd.

A cloud POS system with a low cost and outstanding performance

Smaregi is a new POS system that goes far beyond the conventional functions of POS systems by having cash register functions along with many other capabilities, such as real-time sales analysis and a highly advanced inventory management function. Compatibility with cashless payments and RFID technology is easy by adding peripherals and links to payment services.

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Easy order entry system using a smartphone

This app (order management system) handles orders from customers at restaurants. Using this system reduces human errors and allows monitoring of the status of customers and orders from any location.

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A work time management service with unprecedented breadth

Managers can quickly check the attendance and working times of individuals and teams with this service. Payroll calculations, vacation time supervision, shift management, daily reports and project oversight are just a few of its many capabilities. Functions even include the management of personal identification numbers and entering detailed settings and a variety of alerts based on changes in the workplace environment.

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Smaregi cuts the cost of payroll calculations by about 70% (based on internal use at Smaregi)

Payroll is calculated automatically by using working time records. The system has the flexibility to accommodate complex payment structures, perform calculations for insurance and taxes and set up original allowances and deductions.

Smaregi Payroll Calculation website

We pursue high levels of customer satisfaction through a combination of M&A and startup investment

Smaregi Ventures supports business growth by engaging in investment consultations with and investments in companies that may benefit from synergies with the services Smaregi is rolling out.

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Produce creative and innovative IT human resources and accelerate DX

We are developing IT creative human resources personnel to conduct the development of IT solutions for stores. Under the situation in a growing shortage of IT engineer, Smaregi is going to empower DX of store management by nurturing more IT professionals.

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Products that make stores more convenient and attractive

We sell a diverse array of products for the retailers, everything from equipment that is vital for operations to products that can make stores more efficient and appealing. All merchandise is covered by our own warranty system that allows stores to receive a replacement before returning any items that malfunction.

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  1. Smaregi, Inc.
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