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SmartHR
HR / cloud software · Tokyo · Japan · Founded · 2013 · ≈ · 1,000 · employees

SmartHR Funding — Last Valued at $1.2B

Private

SmartHR has raised $140M across 6 funding rounds. The company is valued at $1.2B.

ProfileValuationFundingCompetitorsStock & IPOHow to invest
SmartHR funding · at a glance
Total raised, all rounds
$140M
some round sizes not disclosed
Funding rounds
6
priced rounds
Latest round
Jan 2024
Jan 2024
Lead on that event
KKR
Company history states 'Series E funding: 21.4 billion yen' in 2024; no USD conversion, exact date, or investor names published, only the year is known
2024
About SmartHR

SmartHR received a US$96 million (JPYÂ¥14.6 billion) strategic minority investment from General Atlantic, a leading global investor. General Atlantic acquired its stake in SmartHR from Coral Capital, which will remain a committed minority shareholder.

Funding timeline

The SmartHR funding timeline

6 funding rounds, the latest highlighted.

2013
SmartHR founded

SmartHR was founded in 2013, Japan.

JAN 2015
Seed

Company history states 'Seed funding: 30 million yen'; no USD conversion, exact date, or investor names published, and only the year is known.

Valuation basisAmountPrice / shareLead
JAN 2016
Series A

Company history lists a pre-Series A round of 40 million yen followed by a Series A of 500 million yen in 2016; no USD conversion, exact dates, or investor names published.

Valuation basisAmountPrice / shareLead
JAN 2018
Series B

Company history states 'Series B funding: 1.5 billion yen'; no USD conversion, exact date, or investor names published, only the year is known.

Valuation basisAmountPrice / shareLead
JAN 2019
Series C

Company history states 'Series C funding: 6.15 billion yen'; no USD conversion, exact date, or investor names published, only the year is known.

Valuation basisAmountPrice / shareLead
JAN 2021
Series D at $1.6B post-money

Company history states 'Series D funding: 15.6 billion yen, achieved unicorn status' in 2021; the unicorn claim implies a valuation above $1B at the then-prevailing JPY/USD rate but no explicit USD valuation figure, exact date, or investor names were published. Led by Coral Capital.

Valuation basispost-moneyAmountPrice / shareLeadCoral Capital
IPO: NOT ANNOUNCED

No filing has been made.

Funding rounds

SmartHR funding rounds in full

6 dated rounds, newest first.

Round
Date
Amount
Valuation
Price / share
Lead investors
Participation
Series E LATEST
Jan 2024
$140M
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KKR, Teachers' Ventures Growth
Company history states 'Series E funding: 21.4 billion yen' in 2024; no USD conversion, exact date, or investor names published, only the year is known
Series D
Jan 2021
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$1.6Bpost-money
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Coral Capital
Company history states 'Series D funding: 15.6 billion yen, achieved unicorn status' in 2021; the unicorn claim implies a valuation above $1B at the then-prevailing JPY/USD rate but no explicit USD valuation figure, exact date, or investor names were published
Series C
Jan 2019
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—
Company history states 'Series C funding: 6.15 billion yen'; no USD conversion, exact date, or investor names published, only the year is known
Series B
Jan 2018
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—
Company history states 'Series B funding: 1.5 billion yen'; no USD conversion, exact date, or investor names published, only the year is known
Series A
Jan 2016
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Company history lists a pre-Series A round of 40 million yen followed by a Series A of 500 million yen in 2016; no USD conversion, exact dates, or investor names published
Seed
Jan 2015
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Company history states 'Seed funding: 30 million yen'; no USD conversion, exact date, or investor names published, and only the year is known
SmartHR · investors

Investors

KKRLEADTTeachers' Ventures GrowthLEADCCoral CapitalLEADTTeachers Ventures GrowthGeneral Atlantic

Frequently asked questions

Who are SmartHR's competitors?›

The closest hr / cloud software peers are on the competitors page.

How can I get exposure to SmartHR?›

The routes section explains what is realistically available for a company at this stage.

Is SmartHR publicly traded?›

No. SmartHR is a private company; its shares do not trade on a public exchange.

What is SmartHR's valuation?›

The last valuation is $1.2B.

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