Younode was founded by Shiro Arai, Keita Hikita in 2018.

Who are Younode's investors?

Younode's investors include Open Network Lab, Techstars.

Where is Younode headquartered?

Younode is headquartered in Sapporo, JP.

Younode

Techstars '21

Sapporo, JP · Founded 2018 · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Younode is a software development firm that builds web and mobile applications, AI agents, and in-house products for clients. The company focuses on creating technology services that deliver value across business and development domains.

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Founders & leadership

Younode was founded in 2018 by Shiro Arai and Keita Hikita.

Shiro Arai Founder & CEOShiro Arai founded Younode in 2018 and serves as its CEO. He previously worked in systems and system design at a telecommunications trading company and gained IPO experience at a marketing venture focused on AI-related initiatives.

Keita Hikita Co-founder & CTOKeita Hikita is co-founder and CTO of Younode, a software development firm building web and mobile applications and AI agents. He holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from Hokkaido University with a focus on computational topology and information geometry, and has experience with software development, cloud infrastructure management on AWS and GCP, and team leadership.

Investors · 2

Open Network Lablisted by Open Network LabTokyo

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Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Younode do?: Younode is a software development firm that builds web and mobile applications, AI agents, and in-house products for clients. The company focuses on creating technology services that deliver value across business and development domains.
Who founded Younode?: Younode was founded by Shiro Arai, Keita Hikita in 2018.
Who are Younode's investors?: Younode's investors include Open Network Lab, Techstars.
Where is Younode headquartered?: Younode is headquartered in Sapporo, JP.