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A leading international advertising company

Tokyo, JapanFounded 1901Marketing
Valuation $5–10B Last recorded · 2026
Revenue $10–50B Latest reported FY
Headcount 10–25k Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Dentsu

Dentsu International is a global marketing and advertising agency that partners with brands to drive meaningful progress and sustainable growth. The company operates in the digital economy, helping clients navigate technological changes and enhance their marketing performance. Dentsu serves a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large multinational corporations, across various industries including retail, technology, and entertainment.

Dentsu's business model revolves around providing comprehensive marketing solutions. These include consumer intelligence, which involves understanding customer behavior and preferences, and using this data to help brands attract, retain, and grow their customer base. The company also offers services in digital marketing, advertising, customer experience management (CXM), and gaming solutions. By leveraging research and analysis, Dentsu leads industry debates and provides insights that help businesses stay ahead of market trends.

The company makes money through a combination of service fees, project-based work, and long-term contracts with clients. Their revenue streams are diversified across different marketing services, ensuring a stable income even in fluctuating market conditions. Dentsu's focus on innovation and collaboration allows them to deliver unique solutions that drive business growth and create lasting value for their clients.

Dentsu is also committed to social impact, promoting initiatives like Social Inclusion Week to inspire unity and inclusivity. Their approach is guided by instinctive generosity, aiming to create positive change both within the industry and in the broader community.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
1901
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Employees
19,259
Open positions
573
Dealroom signal
86.1/100
Industry
Jobs Recruitment, Marketing
Sector
Marketing, Public Relations, Content, Content Management, Performance Management, Pay Per Result
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b
Investment activity
124 companies, latest Dec 2024
Capital deployed
$1.2B
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
MERGER✓Other financing Mar 2013 $0 — Aegis Group —
IPO✓Exit Dec 2001 $0 — Undisclosed —
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Financials

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Growth signals

Dentsu website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Dentsu is 380K monthly website visits, up 645.1% over the last three months. Dentsu's team grew 21.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits380K 3-month web change+645.1% 1-year team growth+21.8%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

3 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • Epiris

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • Aegis Group
  • FTV Capital
Team profiled 755 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 9 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
🇯🇵 Japan · Tokyo HQ
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Market sentiment

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