Parking marketplace Akippa lists on Tokyo Stock Exchange's Standard market

What's the deal? Akippa, the Osaka-based operator of the parking marketplace "Akippa," listed on the Tokyo Stock ExchangeDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →'s Standard market on September 18, 2026. The company, founded in February 2009, is led by chief executive officer Genki Kanaya.

What's the endgame? Akippa lets parking owners rent out unused spaces — from private homes to monthly lots — via an app, while users book spots in advance. It targets urban parking shortages and the street parking and congestion that follow.

By the numbers: The platform now counts more than 5.5 million cumulative registered users and over 55,000 parking spaces available nationwide, making it one of Japan's largest parking platforms.

What's next? Akippa says it will pursue strategic expansion of its parking supply through its sales force and technology. It is also building toward what it calls "smart parking anywhere," anticipating the shift to electric vehicles and autonomous driving.

The signal: The listing marks Akippa's move from startup to public company as it chases its stated vision of building "the world's number one mobility platform." The offering ties a marketplace model to Japan's broader transition toward next-generation mobility.

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