Gaxi

About Gaxi

Gaxi Inc., established on March 1, 2019, operates a specialized platform focused on the digital transformation (DX) of scholarship programs in Japan. The company was founded by Ryosuke Matsubara (CEO), a serial entrepreneur with prior experience in matching engineering talent with Japanese companies, and Yasunobu Daikuhara (CMO), who has a background in business development at Recruit and operational roles in various startups. Both founders sold their previous ventures and established Gaxi to address the challenges in the scholarship market, aiming to create a society where individuals do not have to abandon their dreams for economic reasons.

Gaxi's business model revolves around a comprehensive suite of services for all stakeholders in the scholarship ecosystem: students, administrators, and funders. For students and parents, the company runs 'Gaxi,' a portal that aggregates a vast amount of scholarship information, allowing users to search and apply for opportunities that match their needs. For scholarship providers such as schools, foundations, corporations, and local governments, Gaxi offers 'Gaxi Agent,' a cloud-based management system. This SaaS platform digitizes and centralizes the entire scholarship workflow, from application intake and selection to fund disbursement and management, significantly reducing the administrative burden. The firm also provides business process outsourcing (BPO) services to handle scholarship operations on behalf of organizations.

The company generates revenue through its SaaS and BPO offerings. Additionally, Gaxi assists corporations in utilizing scholarships as a tool for student recruitment, branding, and corporate social responsibility through services like 'Shin-Shogakukin' (New Scholarship), which facilitates the creation of new scholarship programs. Gaxi has expanded its services to include 'Gaxi Ryugaku' for study abroad consultations and 'Gaxi Intern,' a search site for internships. Having secured Series B funding, the company aims to expand its platform to encourage more individuals and companies to create scholarship funds, transforming financial aid into a key part of corporate talent strategy and social contribution.