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SHE Japan
Edtech · Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2017
Online career and reskilling school for women MoreLess
SHE Inc. is a Japanese company that operates "SHElikes," a comprehensive online career school for women. Founded in April 2017 by co-founders Eri Fukuda and Saaya Nakayama, the company aims to help women achieve their desired work styles. Eri Fukuda, the current CEO/CCO, was inspired during a university trip to San Francisco where she witnessed numerous young entrepreneurs. Realizing the gender gap in Japan's tech industry, she started a web design course for female beginners while still a student, which quickly gained popularity and revealed a strong market need.
The company's primary service, SHElikes, is a subscription-based platform offering over 50 courses in creative and digital skills like web design, marketing, writing, and more. It provides members with online video lessons, coaching, and opportunities to connect with a community of peers and mentors. The business model focuses on creating a cycle of learning and working, supporting women from skill acquisition to job placement. Beyond skill development, SHE emphasizes a transformational experience, aiming to change mindsets and empower women in their careers and lives. The platform has served over 200,000 members.
In addition to SHElikes, the company has expanded its offerings to include "SHEmoney," a service focused on financial literacy, and "SHE WORKS," a platform connecting skilled graduates with companies seeking talent. SHE Inc. also offers a B2B service, "SHElikes for BUSINESS," providing reskilling opportunities for female employees within corporations. The company has secured significant funding to fuel its growth, including a Series B round of approximately 1.8 billion yen in 2022, led by MPower Partners and SIG Asia Investment.
Keywords: women's career development, online learning, reskilling, digital skills, creative skills, career school, EdTech, FemTech, Japan, SHElikes, Eri Fukuda, skill acquisition, job support, coaching, community platform, web design, digital marketing, financial literacy, SHEmoney, SHE WORKS, female empowerment, life coaching
Company overview
SHE Japan company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Employees
- 272
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 83.7
Valuation & funding
SHE Japan funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Feb 2025 | $13M | $54M | Marui Group · MPower Partners · Moon Creative Lab · SIG Venture Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Sep 2024 | $11M | $127M | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Sep 2023 | $385K | $1.5M | JAPANET | — |
| SUPPORT PROGRAM✓Other financing | Jan 2023 | $0 | — | J-Startup | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Oct 2022 | $4.8M | $82M | SIG China · Global Brain Corporation · ANRI · Mynavi | — |
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Feb 2021 | Global Brain Corporation · Hakuhodo DY Ventures · ANRI | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Apr 2018 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Apr 2018 | Pola Orbis Capital | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Mar 2018 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Mar 2018 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 277 |
| 2025 | 242 |
| 2024 | 218 |
| 2023 | 190 |
Growth signals
SHE Japan website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for SHE Japan is 3.8K monthly website visits, up 8.6% over the last three months. SHE Japan's team grew 12.4% over the past year.
Comparisons
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SHE Japan's talent
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Investors
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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