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Hey

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Develops and provides cashless payment services and e-commerce solutions that anyone can easily use

Tokyo, JapanFounded 2012Fintech

Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2020

Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

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About Hey

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.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Employees: 77
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 80.8/100
Industry: Fintech, Marketing
Sub-industry: Payments, Ecommerce Solutions
Sector: Fintech
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2b
Investment activity: 1 company, latest Aug 2020
Capital deployed: —
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

9 recorded events

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	—

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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

Year	Revenue	Growth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020		—

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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.

Latest monthly visits340 3-month web change-55.3% 1-year team growth+8.5%

Monthly website visitsAug 2020–Oct 2024

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