HRBrain

About HRBrain

HRBrain, a Tokyo-based company established in March 2016 by founder and CEO Hiroki Hori, provides a suite of cloud-based human resources software. The firm was founded to help streamline and simplify performance evaluations for companies. Operating in the Japanese market, the company targets mid-to-large-sized enterprises, addressing challenges like talent shortages and evolving regulatory requirements for human capital disclosure.

The company's business model is centered on a subscription-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. Clients can select from a variety of modules to create a customized plan that fits their specific needs, with pricing based on the number of users. This approach has attracted a diverse customer base of over 3,500 companies, including notable names like LINE Yahoo, Asahi Kasei, and All Nippon Airways. In November 2023, private equity firm EQT acquired a majority stake in HRBrain, with Hiroki Hori remaining as CEO and a significant minority shareholder to support the company's next growth phase.

HRBrain's platform is a comprehensive one-stop solution for HR management. The core offering, HRBrain Talent Management, allows for the centralized management and analysis of human resource data. The product suite has expanded significantly since its inception and now includes modules for organizational diagnostic surveys, pulse surveys, 360-degree reviews, labor management, and an internal AI ChatBot. The platform facilitates the visualization of employee skills and qualifications, streamlines operational tasks, and supports talent development initiatives. Customers can build their own databases and configure flexible permission settings. To ensure successful implementation and usage, HRBrain provides dedicated customer support and consulting services, from initial setup to ongoing operation.