Sukima Works Inc.

Sukima Works Inc. operates innovative staffing solutions platforms that link temporary job seekers with businesses in need, primarily focusing on logistics and warehousing sectors. Founded in 2015 in Tokyo, Japan, Sukima Works Inc. is dedicated to providing staffing solutions through its primary platform, 'SukimaWorks'.

The company has successfully raised JPY 10. 000 mn in its Series A funding round, with i-nest capital as an investor. Sukima Works has completed a total of two deals, with the most recent deal occurring on June 13, 2022, and has reached a current valuation of JPY 34. 475 mn.

SukimaWorks Co. , Ltd. specializes in staffing solutions through its primary platform, 'SukimaWorks,' designed for matching temporary job opportunities in various sectors, particularly in logistics and warehousing. This platform connects individual workers, referred to as 'Spot Workers,' with businesses seeking flexible staffing solutions to address labor shortages, particularly in peak seasons.

The company also operates 'LogiHero,' another platform specifically focused on staffing needs within logistics warehouses, and 'DoraStep,' which provides career transition support for individuals looking to move into the logistics and transportation sectors. By offering these services, SukimaWorks targets both businesses in need of immediate staffing and workers seeking both temporary and long-term employment opportunities across diverse geographical markets, including major urban areas in Japan. SukimaWorks generates revenue through transaction-based models that involve various staffing services offered to companies and individual workers. The primary source of income comes from fees charged to businesses for successfully matched temporary placements through the SukimaWorks platform.

This includes a structured pricing plan that typically encompasses a service fee based on the worker's hourly wage or a flat fee per placement. The company also derives revenue from partnerships and collaborations with logistics firms and other industries that require staffing support. Through these models, SukimaWorks fosters a continuous flow of transactions that align the needs of employers with the availability of workers, facilitating a streamlined hiring process while maintaining a sustainable revenue structure. In June 2022, Sukima Works raised JPY 10.

000 mn in its Series A funding, which will be utilized for development costs and expanding the functionalities of the job and freelance matching platform. The company is focused on enhancing its existing services and exploring new products to better serve its clients. Furthermore, Sukima Works is aiming to expand its reach into new markets across Japan, with specific plans to increase its presence in major urban centers by the end of 2023.