Flect

About Flect

Flect Co., Ltd. operates as a multi-cloud integrator specializing in supporting corporate digital transformation (DX) initiatives. The company was founded in August 2005 by Koji Kurokawa, who continues to lead as the Representative Director and CEO. Kurokawa's entrepreneurial journey began during his university years in 2000, inspired by the burgeoning IT community in Shibuya's "Bit Valley." His initial venture focused on community websites, but he soon shifted to system development, which led to the establishment of Flect with the goal of creating a company where engineers are valued and can work directly with clients, moving away from the prevalent multi-layered subcontractor structure.

The company's business is segmented into two core services: the Cloud Integration Service and the Cariot Service. The Cloud Integration Service delivers professional, one-stop DX support for large enterprises, covering everything from service planning and design to multi-cloud development and operation. Flect leverages its expertise in platforms like Salesforce, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Heroku, and MuleSoft to facilitate what it terms "offensive DX"—transformations aimed at increasing revenue and customer engagement, rather than just cutting costs. This service helps clients innovate their customer contact points, products, and business models, with major clients including Komatsu, Bridgestone, and All Nippon Airways.

The second pillar of their business is "Cariot," a SaaS-based mobility business optimization cloud service launched in April 2016. Cariot is a telematics solution that visualizes vehicle data such as real-time location, speed, and fuel efficiency by simply plugging a device into the vehicle or using a smartphone app. This service targets industries like logistics, field services, and sales to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and address issues like driver shortages and the "2024 problem" in Japan's logistics industry. Revenue is generated through professional service fees in the integration business and recurring subscription fees for the Cariot SaaS product. After listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market in December 2021, the company has continued to invest in R&D and talent development to maintain its position.