Aldagram

About Aldagram

Aldagram Inc. is a Japanese technology company founded in 2019 by Hikaru Nagahama and Shogo Atsumi that specializes in project management solutions for non-desk work industries. The company's flagship product is KANNA, a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance efficiency in the construction, real estate, and manufacturing sectors. As of July 2025, KANNA is utilized by over 70,000 companies across more than 100 countries.

Co-founder and CEO Hikaru Nagahama has a background in M&A in Southeast Asia and holds an Executive MBA from IE Business School. His experience includes working for a real estate company and leading the post-merger integration for a construction company acquisition, which provided direct insight into the industry's challenges. Co-founder and COO is Shogo Atsumi. The company was established with the mission to address inefficiencies in field operations, such as disorganized document management, reliance on paper-based workflows, and fragmented communication.

Aldagram's business model is centered on its KANNA platform, which operates on a subscription basis, including a free trial and customizable paid plans. The platform is a mobile-first solution that allows all stakeholders, from on-site workers to managers, to access real-time project data. Key features include centralized project and task management, photo and document sharing with version control, custom digital report and form creation, team and project calendars, and integrated chat functionalities. The platform also offers advanced modules like Gantt charts, approval workflows, and sub-project management. KANNA is designed to be user-friendly, supporting offline accessibility for use in remote locations.

The company has secured significant funding to fuel its growth and global expansion. In May 2022, Aldagram raised approximately $20 million in a Series A round from investors including MonotaRO and JAFCO Group, bringing its total funding at the time to about $21.4 million. This capital has been aimed at accelerating product development and recruitment for international business expansion. The company launched an English version of KANNA in July 2022 and has since added support for other languages, including Vietnamese and Bahasa Indonesia, to penetrate markets in Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia.