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Flare

Tokyo, JP · 12 known investors

Flare develops AI-driven systems to manage essential workers—such as drivers, cleaners, security guards, and domestic workers—in emerging markets, vertically integrating its technology platform, worker staffing (via subsidiary Drive-Z), and customer implementation. It targets employers in Southeast Asian and other emerging markets that rely on labor intermediaries, aiming to make workforce operations more trustworthy and controllable.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR Tech

Founders & leadership

KKKazuki Kamiya
Kazuki KamiyaCEO
SISatoru Ichihara
Satoru IchiharaCOO
SHShinya Hayashi
Shinya HayashiCSO
HIHidefumi Iwaki
Hidefumi IwakiCFO
TSTomohiro Sasaki
Tomohiro SasakiExecutive Officer (Product Development)

Investors · 12

ANOBAKATokyo · $382K – $99M
CARTA VENTURES, Inc.Tokyo
Spiral VenturesSingapore · $1M
Agent CapitalreportedWaltham
Casdin CapitalreportedNew York
InvusreportedNew York
Nextech InvestreportedZurich · $648K – $3.2M
Pfizer Venturesreported
Third Rock VenturesreportedBoston · $100K – $5M

Also in the syndicate · 3

Bank of MontréalBMOInovia Capital’s Growth Fundlead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

  • $15MSeries B extensionNov 2025 · 2 sources

    Inovia Capital’s Growth Fund (lead), Bank of Montréal, BMO

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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Scammers stole millions of XRP tokens from dozens of investors via a fake Flare Network sitecoindesk.com · Jul 2026Flare Therapeutics Raises $85M Series C Fundingallsci.com · Jul 2026Flare raises $30M to raise the bar for cybersecurity threat intelligence - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Nov 2025Flare Raises $30 Million for Threat Exposure Management Platform - SecurityWeeksecurityweek.com · Nov 2025Flare Secures $30 Million to Accelerate Growth and Strategic Acquisitions - Flare | Identity First Threat Intelligence | Unmatched Visibility into Cybercrimeflare.io · Nov 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Flare do?
Flare develops AI-driven systems to manage essential workers—such as drivers, cleaners, security guards, and domestic workers—in emerging markets, vertically integrating its technology platform, worker staffing (via subsidiary Drive-Z), and customer implementation. It targets employers in Southeast Asian and other emerging markets that rely on labor intermediaries, aiming to make workforce operations more trustworthy and controllable.
Who are Flare's investors?
Flare's investors include ANOBAKA, CARTA VENTURES, Inc., Spiral Ventures, Agent Capital, Casdin Capital, Invus, Nextech Invest, Pfizer Ventures and 1 more.
How much funding has Flare raised?
Flare has disclosed $15M raised across 1 round.
Where is Flare headquartered?
Flare is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.