Aracan
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Aracan - overview
Established
2019
Location
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Primary Industry
Retail
About
Based in Japan, Aracan Co. , Ltd. operates a specialized automotive marketplace, facilitating seamless transactions between vehicle buyers and sellers while providing detailed vehicle information to enhance user confidence. Aracan Co.
, Ltd. was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Nagoya-shi, Japan. The company specializes in automotive transactions, acting as an intermediary that connects individual sellers with potential buyers. In June 2026, Aracan raised an undisclosed amount in series C funding from Nagoya TV Ventures, with participation from Resona Capital, Seiho Investment Works and Aichi Capital.
The company's current valuation is JPY 2804. 413 million. Aracan Co. , Ltd.
operates an automotive marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of vehicles, allowing users to list their cars for sale or to browse available listings based on various criteria such as make, model, and price. The platform offers detailed car information, including images and seller insights, to enhance buyer confidence. Its services primarily target individual car owners in Japan's major urban areas including Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Aracan Co.
, Ltd. generates revenue through transaction fees from vehicle sales facilitated on its platform, retaining a percentage of the sale price. This straightforward revenue model is directly tied to the volume of successful sales transactions, with additional premium services available for sellers to increase visibility and marketing exposure. The company will use the June 2026 funding to strengthen hiring, expand marketing, and develop new services to grow its platform.
Current Investors
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Z Venture Capital, Nagoya TV Ventures
Primary Industry
Retail
Sub Industries
Automobile Dealerships
Website
www.car-byebuy.com
Verticals
E-commerce
Company Stage
Series C
Total Amount Raised
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