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Hey
Fintech · Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2012
Develops and provides cashless payment services and e-commerce solutions that anyone can easily use MoreLess
Hey Inc. is a Japanese e-commerce company that provides a platform for creators and small businesses to build and manage online stores. The company operates in the e-commerce market, catering primarily to individual creators, small businesses, and entrepreneurs who seek to establish an online presence without the need for extensive technical knowledge. Hey Inc.'s business model revolves around offering subscription-based services, where users pay a monthly fee to access various features and tools that facilitate the creation, customization, and management of their online stores. Additional revenue streams include transaction fees and premium add-ons that enhance the functionality of the stores. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, allowing clients to focus on their products and creativity while the technical aspects are handled by Hey Inc. The company leverages its expertise in technology and design to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience for its users, promoting a fun and engaging environment. Keywords: e-commerce, online stores, creators, small businesses, subscription-based, user-friendly, customization, transaction fees, premium add-ons, technology.
Company overview
Hey company information
The essential company record, classifications and operating signals in one place.
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Employees
- 77
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 80.8
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Aug 2020
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Hey funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES EOther financing | Aug 2020 | $66M | $264M | Goldman Sachs · Bain Capital Tech Opportunities · Bain Capital Ventures · Bain Capital | — |
| SERIES DOther financing | Nov 2019 | $385K | $1.5M | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES DOther financing | Jun 2018 | $0 | — | World Innovation Lab | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Feb 2018 | $29M | $117M | Undisclosed | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Aug 2017 | $2.3M | $9.2M | Mitsubishi UFJ Capital · Japan Finance | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Feb 2017 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| EARLY VCOther financing | Oct 2013 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Aug 2012 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| EARLY VCOther financing | Mar 2012 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
Available revenue and workforce history. Fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8.1M | 0% | 77 |
| 2025 | $8.1M | 0% | 71 |
| 2024 | $8.1M | 0% | 83 |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 0% | 44 |
| 2022 | $8.1M | +132% | 58 |
| 2021 | $3.5M | +20.7% | 44 |
| 2020 | $2.9M | — | 25 |
Growth signals
Hey website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Hey is 340 monthly website visits, down 55.3% over the last three months. Hey's team grew 8.5% over the past year.
Comparisons
Hey compared with similar companies
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Capital deployed
Hey investments and acquisitions
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Talent graph
Hey's talent
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Global footprint
Where Hey has talent and traffic
team presence
In the news
Latest news about Hey
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Market sentiment
What the market is saying about Hey
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