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㈱NearMe
Tokyo, JP · 5 known investors
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NearMe operates a shared shuttle service powered by proprietary AI that matches people with rides to reduce inefficient transportation and provide affordable, convenient mobility. The company positions this shuttle service as a "fourth public transportation option" to serve communities across Japan and address regional mobility challenges.
Founders & leadership
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Koichiro TakaharaCEOKoichiro Takahara spent over 20 years in business and IT operations management, including roles at SAP leading business transformation projects and at Rakuten overseeing logistics, M&A, and e-commerce operations, as well as serving as CEO of a French subsidiary. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and founded NearMe in 2017 to develop AI-powered ride-sharing and shuttle services.
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Naoyuki MatsukuraCFONaoyuki Matsukura led digital transformation initiatives across affiliate locations and managed sales operations before overseeing mergers and acquisitions in a corporate planning role at a prior organization.
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Taiki InoueCMOTaiki Inoue worked as a media planner and integrated marketing communications producer at Hakuhodo before founding Freiheit, Inc., a creative production firm focused on regional branding and international cultural projects; he now serves as Chief Marketing Officer at NearMe, a mobility startup operating an AI-powered shared shuttle service in Japan.
Investors · 5
Global Brainlisted by Global BrainTokyo · $100K
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JIC Venture Growth Investmentslisted by JIC Venture Growth InvestmentsTokyo
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Aozora Corporate InvestmentreportedTokyo
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Sumitomo CorporationreportedTokyo
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Frequently asked questions
- What does ㈱NearMe do?
- NearMe operates a shared shuttle service powered by proprietary AI that matches people with rides to reduce inefficient transportation and provide affordable, convenient mobility. The company positions this shuttle service as a "fourth public transportation option" to serve communities across Japan and address regional mobility challenges.
- Who founded ㈱NearMe?
- ㈱NearMe was founded by Koichiro Takahara.
- Who are ㈱NearMe's investors?
- ㈱NearMe's investors include DBJ Capital, Global Brain, JIC Venture Growth Investments, Aozora Corporate Investment, Sumitomo Corporation.
- Where is ㈱NearMe headquartered?
- ㈱NearMe is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.