OVERFLOW, INC.

Based in Japan, OVERFLOW, INC. specializes in enhancing productivity and career opportunities for IT professionals by connecting them with jobs that are often hidden from traditional job boards. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, OVERFLOW, INC. focuses on providing services that link skilled engineers and designers to freelance and full-time job opportunities.

The company has completed a total of 3 deals, with its most recent deal occurring on September 29, 2023. In the latest funding round, Series A, OVERFLOW raised JPY 300. 000 mn, contributing to a total amount raised of JPY 300. 000 mn and a current company valuation of JPY 2235.

889 mn. The company was founded by Ohtani Tabito and is currently led by CEO Dave Jloopz. Overflow, Inc. primarily offers two core services aimed at enhancing productivity and facilitating career opportunities for IT professionals, particularly engineers and designers.

The flagship product, "Offers," is a one-tap matching service that connects high-caliber engineers and designers with freelance and full-time job opportunities in major companies that are not typically visible on conventional job boards. This platform addresses the need for skilled talent by allowing users to register and get matched with roles that require expertise in areas such as technology consulting, organizational development, and architecture design. Additionally, "Offers MGR" is a service focused on maximizing the productivity of product development teams by providing tools for measuring development metrics and conducting meeting analyses. These services have been rolled out primarily in Japan, targeting a diverse range of clients from top-tier corporations to individual freelancers seeking flexible career paths.

The revenue structure for Overflow, Inc. is derived from their subscription-based model, where companies engage with the Offers platform to access a pool of highly skilled professionals for various project needs. Businesses pay fees to utilize the matching service, which streamlines the hiring process for both freelance and full-time roles. In addition, the Offers MGR service may operate on a B2B basis, where companies subscribe to obtain comprehensive analytics and tools designed to improve team productivity.

This dual approach allows Overflow to cater to both direct users in the IT sector and corporate clients seeking to optimize their workforce, thereby facilitating a more efficient employment landscape in the technology industry. In September 2023, OVERFLOW, INC. exited its stake in toridori inc. The company plans to use the recent funding from its Series A round to support the development of new products and expand its services into new markets.

Specific plans include launching enhanced versions of their existing platforms and targeting further growth in Southeast Asian markets by the end of 2024.