C2C

About C2C

C2C Platform Co., Ltd. operates as a specialized business creative partner focused on the direct matching business sector, encompassing both C2C and B2B models. The company's predecessor, C2C PTE. LTD., was established in Singapore in 2017 by founder Xue Youjun (Sol Yoosa). This was followed by the creation of C2C Platform株式会社 in Japan in 2021 to enhance development and growth consulting. Youjun's journey began during his time at Keio University, co-founding what is now AirTrip, Inc. His subsequent experience at Recruit Inc. and the successful establishment of EVOLABLE ASIA in Vietnam, a major IT offshore development firm, provided him with deep insights into both the Japanese market's need for engineering talent and the potential of Southeast Asia's tech landscape. This background, combined with inspiration from the rise of the sharing economy, led to the creation of C2C Platform.

The firm's core business involves providing clients with a comprehensive suite of services to launch and scale direct matching platforms. This is not limited to system development but extends to hands-on support including business incubation, digital marketing, strategic planning, and even finance support. C2C Platform has developed platforms for a wide array of industries, such as on-demand relaxation services (HOGUGU), a recruitment app connecting students with executives (Shachomeshi), and a B2B platform for restaurant supply procurement (Shikomel). The company leverages its approximately 100-engineer development hub in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to offer cost-effective and robust technical solutions. This hybrid structure allows the Japan-based team to handle requirement definitions in close collaboration with clients while the Vietnam team executes development and maintenance.

The company’s revenue model is intrinsically tied to the success of its partners, indicating a vested interest in the growth of the businesses it supports. By combining a base of汎用functions common to matching platforms with industry-specific customizations, C2C Platform aims to reduce development time and costs for its clients. Having secured approximately $11.8M in funding through multiple rounds, including a Series A, the company is capitalized for growth and aims for an IPO by 2026 with a goal of developing over 100 applications.