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HERP Co., Ltd. has raised ¥1.9B in a Series C funding round led by JIC Venture Growth Investments, DNX Ventures, and Japan Finance Corporation to scale operations and enhance AI technologies.

PRIVATEAug 25, 2026•about 4 hours ago

Amount Raised

¥1.9 Billion

Round Type

Series C

TokyoInformation TechnologySoftwareSaasEnterprise SoftwareHuman Resources

Investors

Japan Finance CorporationDnx VenturesJic Venture Growth Investments

Description

HERP Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based HRTech company, secured ¥1.9 billion in Series C funding. This investment will allow HERP to expand its workforce from 100 to 300 employees by 2029 and enhance its AI-driven matching technologies. The funding supports the strategic development of its multi-product SaaS and matching platform. Founded in 2017, HERP aims to transform recruitment and bolster the Japanese job market.

Company Information

Company

HERP Ltd

Location

Tokyo, Japan

About

HERP Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based software company founded in 2017 that specializes in recruitment management systems and matching platforms. The company develops SaaS solutions that connect hiring companies, recruitment agencies, and job seekers. HERP's mission is to transform recruitment and strengthen the Japanese job market through innovative technology. Their product suite includes an applicant tracking system and a recruitment platform.

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