Cierpa & Co., a Tokyo, Japan-based sustainability data platform provider, has raised ¥1 billion in the first close of its Series B round.
Including prior investments and loans, Cierpa has now secured approximately ¥1.5 billion in total funding.
Investors
The round was led by WiL, with participation from existing investor Global Brain and new investors, including the corporate venture capital funds of ANA Holdings and Canon Marketing Japan.
World Innovation Lab (WiL) is a US- and Japan-based venture capital fund that helps growth-stage companies expand into new markets, particularly Japan. The company invests in a range of sectors, including AI, B2B SaaS, fintech, health tech, and sustainability.
Cierpa & Co. Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to strengthen its organization and enhance SmartESG into a platform that enables corporate sustainability management and co-creation with client companies.
About Cierpa & Co.
Led by CEO Jun Sugimoto, Cierpa & Co. offers SmartESG, a sustainability data platform designed to integrate profit and sustainability. The platform centralizes sustainability information, standardizes disclosure procedures, and enables advanced analysis to support corporate decision-making and ESG reporting. Cierpa provides tools such as SmartESG KPI Consolidation, SmartESG Answer Ease, and SmartESG Assessment. By collaborating with clients and leveraging data-driven insights, Cierpa aims to address fundamental social issues and expand sustainability practices across industries. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SmartESG has been adopted by over 70 large companies since its launch in November 2022.
Funding Details
Company: Cierpa & Co., Inc.
Raised: ¥1.0B
Round: Series B
Funding Date: August 2025
Lead Investor: WiL
Additional Investors: Global Brain Corporation, ANA Holdings CVC, Canon Marketing Japan CVC
Company Website: https://cierpa.co.jp/
Software Category: Sustainability / ESG Data Platform
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