WOW WORLD CO., LTD.
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WOW WORLD CO., LTD. - overview
Established
1995
Location
Tokyo, -, Japan
Primary Industry
Software
About
WOW WORLD CO. , LTD. is a Japanese company focused on providing communication solutions that enhance interactions between businesses and clients, primarily through their innovative WEBCAS series and WOW engage systems. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, WOW WORLD CO.
, LTD. specializes in communication solutions designed to improve business-client relations. Jobith Lal, the founder, has a history of entrepreneurial ventures, although details about previous companies are not available. The company raised JPY 1.
055 billion through a PIPE funding round in May 2020, which was led by Japan Growth Investments Alliance, resulting in a total capital raised of JPY 1. 055 billion. The most recent deal was closed in June 2020, indicating ongoing investment interest in the company. WOW WORLD CO.
, LTD. specializes in communication solutions that facilitate two-way interactions between businesses and their clients, aiming to foster "happy relationships. " The company’s core offerings include the WEBCAS series and WOW engage, which provide systems for message delivery, web surveys, and customer data platforms (CDPs). WEBCAS, with over 10,000 installations, addresses communication challenges faced by enterprises, particularly those requiring strong customer engagement.
WOW WORLD's services enhance marketing communication and customer engagement through tailored solutions for businesses primarily in Japan and globally. In the most recent year, 2022, WOW WORLD CO. , LTD. reported a revenue of JPY 25,238,250.
90 and an EBITDA of JPY 4,824,910. 10. The company's revenue model combines subscription-based services and direct partnerships, catering to various business sizes with tailored pricing plans that support scalability and adaptability in communication strategies. WOW WORLD CO.
, LTD. plans to expand its product offerings with new solutions aimed at enhancing client communication, although specific product launch dates have not been disclosed. The company is focusing on expansion into international markets beyond Japan, further diversifying its client base. The recent JPY 1.
055 billion investment will be instrumental in supporting these initiatives, facilitating product development and market entry strategies.
Current Investors
Japan Growth Investments Alliance
Primary Industry
Software
Sub Industries
eMarketing/Digital Marketing, Website Hosting, Web Development, Web Applications, Email, Customer Relationship Management
Website
http://www.azia.jp
Company Stage
Mature - Growth Capital
Total Amount Raised
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WOW WORLD CO., LTD. - timeline of key events
WOW WORLD CO., LTD. - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 616,811,000 | - | 779,007,000 | 1,007,254,000 | 1,031,022,000 | 1,145,547,000 | 1,330,425,000 | 1,523,021,000 | 1,703,758,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | - | - | 29.3% | 2.4% | 11.1% | 16.1% | 14.5% | 11.9% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 83,422,000 | - | 147,371,000 | 258,032,000 | 200,581,000 | 263,803,000 | 331,140,000 | 397,640,000 | 422,289,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 65,356,000 | - | 135,361,000 | 242,217,000 | 178,501,000 | 239,338,000 | 287,109,000 | 348,214,000 | 371,560,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 10.6% | - | 17.4% | 24.0% | 17.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% | 22.9% | 21.8% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 13.5% | - | 18.9% | 25.6% | 19.5% | 23.0% | 24.9% | 26.1% | 24.8% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 66,184,000 | - | 48,894,000 | 131,934,000 | 109,377,000 | 161,463,000 | 177,633,000 | 237,041,000 | 130,699,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 10.7% | - | 6.3% | 13.1% | 10.6% | 14.1% | 13.4% | 15.6% | 7.7% | - | - | - |
WOW WORLD CO., LTD. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | CONNECTY HOLDING | - | ||||||||
| PIPE | Completed | WOW WORLD CO., LTD. | - |
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WOW WORLD CO., LTD. - employee data
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