U-ZERO Raises ¥950M Seed Round
U-ZERO has raised ¥950 million in a seed funding round to accelerate development of its AI-powered employee engagement platform and expand operations.
U-ZERO Raises ¥950M Seed Round
U-ZERO, a Tokyo, Japan-based AI startup that provides comprehensive support for employee engagement transformation, has raised ¥950 million (approximately $6.6M) at the first close of its seed round.
Investors
The round was backed by Masao Hirano, Allen Miner, Mike Eberhard, Fujitsu Ventures Limited, and Global Hands-On VC Co., Ltd.
U-ZERO Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to enhance its AI products, strengthen its hiring and organizational capabilities, and expand its sales and marketing initiatives.
About U-ZERO
U-ZERO is an HRTech and AI company that provides a SaaS platform to help organizations improve employee engagement, gather and analyze employee feedback, and strengthen workplace culture through data-driven insights and organizational consulting. Its platform combines AI technology, consulting, and employee empowerment to support feedback management, enabling businesses to build more engaged and productive workforces. Founded in 2024, the company aims to improve employee engagement across Japan through technology-driven organizational transformation.
Funding Details
Company: U-ZERO Co., Ltd.
Raised: ¥950M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: June 3, 2026
Investors: Masao Hirano; Allen Miner; Mike Eberhard; Fujitsu Ventures Limited; Global Hands-On VC Co., Ltd.
Company Website: https://www.u-zero.com/
Software Category: HRTech / Employee Engagement / AI SaaS
Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000157749.html
