Sukedachi

About Sukedachi

Sukedachi Inc. is a technology company dedicated to addressing the chronic labor shortage in the Japanese construction industry. Founded on March 30, 2017, by Yoichi Wagatsuma, the company aims to make construction sites more attractive workplaces. Wagatsuma's background in electrical construction management and his experience running an electrical construction company for over a decade provided him with firsthand knowledge of the industry's challenges, leading to the creation of Sukedachi. The company operates a multifaceted platform accessible via a mobile application. Its core service, the "Sukedachi" app, is a business matching platform that connects construction companies with skilled craftspeople and subcontractors. This service allows companies to find necessary labor for projects and helps craftspeople and smaller businesses find work, thereby reducing downtime and increasing their network of potential clients. With over 220,000 registered businesses, the platform holds a significant share in the construction industry's matching sector. The business model for corporate clients involves subscription plans, such as the "Sukedachi Business/Enterprise Plan," which offer advanced features for approaching and recruiting workers directly. In addition to the matching service, Sukedachi offers "Sukedachi Employee," a recruitment service specializing in full-time positions within the construction industry. This service allows companies to post job advertisements and directly scout potential employees from the app's large user base of industry professionals. Recognizing the need for continuous skill development, the company also provides "Sukedachi Academy," an on-demand educational service that helps workers obtain qualifications and advance their careers. A key feature that enhances the platform's value for tradespeople is the "Sukedachi anshin barai" (Sukedachi safe payment) option, which ensures prompt payment for their work. Sukedachi has achieved several milestones, including numerous capital increases, the launch of its corporate plan in November 2019, and the introduction of the "Sukedachi Employee" service in July 2020. The company also established the Sukedachi Research Institute in February 2023 to conduct surveys and research on the construction industry. The company actively collaborates with government bodies, major contractors, and other stakeholders to contribute to the overall development of the construction sector.