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FactBase raises JPY 1.45bn Series B from Financial Institutions

Norbert Gehrke

09 Apr 2025 — 1 min read

FactBase and its group companies announce have raised a total of 1.45 billion yen in Series B round through third-party allotment of shares and share transfers to Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Mizuho Capital, Resona Capital, and others.

About Fact Base

Under the vision of "Creating an order-receiving platform where small factories are the main players," FactBase provides "Zume-n," a drawing management system. Aiming to become a core system for the manufacturing industry with drawings as the starting point, it has received favorable reviews from many companies.

Currently, "Zume-n" is being rapidly adopted both domestically and internationally, accelerating digital transformation (DX) in manufacturing sites.

To further develop new customers and strengthen support systems, FactBase established sales offices in Osaka in May 2024 and Nagoya in March 2025 within Japan. Overseas, it maintains 11 locations, focusing on global expansion.

Use of Funds

The funds raised will be used primarily for the following four purposes to further accelerate business growth and organizational strengthening:

Strengthening organizational foundation for IPO
Establishing additional domestic and international locations and promoting global expansion
Recruiting talent, especially in sales (both domestic and international)
Continuous product development and functional enhancement

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