Polimill Co., Ltd.

Established in 2021 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Polimill Co. , Ltd. , a government technology startup dedicated to the development and operation of digital platforms that promote the creation of social consensus and support participatory governance. In January 2026, Polimill Co.

, Ltd. raised JPY 535 million  in series A funding. The round was part of a larger JPY 635 million series A and debt funding. Polimill has a unique approach to facilitating civic engagement through its products.

Polimill Co. , Ltd. specializes in developing innovative platforms that facilitate participatory governance and consensus-building through technology and social media. Their primary product, Surfvote, is a purpose-driven social media platform designed to enable users—including students, local governments, and other stakeholders—to engage in the rule-making process by voicing their opinions on various societal issues.

Surfvote promotes interaction by allowing users to vote, comment, and share insights in a format similar to familiar social media environments, thereby addressing challenges such as civic disengagement and lack of evidence in policy decisions. The platform has garnered attention from national universities and local municipalities, which utilize it for educational purposes and community engagement, particularly in Japan. Polimill serves a diverse clientele across different geographic markets, working closely with educational institutions and local government entities to enhance participatory democracy. Polimill generates revenue through a structured model that includes subscriptions and partnerships with educational institutions and municipal governments.

Clients typically engage the company to implement Surfvote for specific projects, such as community engagement initiatives or classroom activities. The revenue model involves contract agreements where institutions pay for access to the platform and its features, allowing them to facilitate discussions and gather feedback on pressing local issues. The company's offerings are tailored to the needs of its clients, ensuring that they receive a bespoke service that aligns with their objectives for civic participation and education. The company plans to use the January 2026 funding towards the development of Qommons ONE and the expansion of partnerships, nationwide growth, advancing next-generation product development, constructing a GraphRAG x Government Ontology Platform, and demonstrating as well as deploying public humanoid robots.