XPERISUS Raises 350 Million Yen in Series A Funding Round - Investments to Accelerate Global Marketing, Talent Acquisition, and IT Development -

XPERISUS Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoyoshi Maruyama) is pleased to announce that it has raised 350 million yen in funding from a group of distinguished investors. These include the KCAP Venture No.1 Fund, jointly funded and managed by The Bank of Kyoto, Ltd. (President: Mikiya Yasui) and Kyoto Capital Partners Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Hiroshi Yamamoto); the corporate venture capital fund AH-GB Mirai Sozo Investment Limited Partnership (commonly known as the ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.), operated by Global Brain Corporation (CEO: Yasuhiko Yurimoto) and backed by ANA Holdings Inc. (President & CEO: Koji Shibata); H.I.S. Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Motoshi Yada); and Heritage Global Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. (CEO: Yoshihiro Hirooka).

With this latest round, XPERISUS has raised a total of 680 million yen in its Series A financing. The company plans to conduct an additional extension round to further accelerate its growth.

【Background of the Funding】
XPERISUS is on a mission to build a “social infrastructure” that connects affluent travelers from around the world with destinations across Japan. To that end, the company has developed a diverse range of high-value travel experiences and distributed them through global networks.

 This new capital will be used to:

• Enhance overseas marketing efforts
• Recruit key talent
• Strengthen IT capabilities
• Reinforce its overall management structure

These investments will support XPERISUS in further scaling its business and boosting its global competitiveness.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Major Investors

【Investor Comments】

Mr. Yasuhiro Suzumura, Director, Venture Investment Division
Kyoto Capital Partners Co., Ltd.
“While Kyoto attracts many international tourists, the northern and surrounding areas still have untapped potential. We believe that our investment in XPERISUS will help unlock this potential and contribute to regional revitalization.”
https://www.kyotokcap.co.jp

 
Mr. Yoshiaki Tsuda, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Head of Future Creation Office
ANA HOLDINGS INC.
“With inbound tourism becoming a key economic driver for regional revitalization in Japan, we were drawn to XPERISUS’ ability to curate rare, deeply immersive, and priceless experiences that appeal to the affluent traveler. By partnering with XPERISUS, the ANA Group—leveraging its vast domestic and international network—aims to further stimulate intra-Japan travel and enhance the value of regional destinations.”
https://www.anahd-cvc.com

Mr. Shingo Otaki, Partner
Global Brain Corporation.
“As affluent inbound travel becomes increasingly vital, XPERISUS has continued to create premium, original experiences through strong partnerships. We were impressed by their proven track record and are proud to support them in their next phase of growth. Together, we will work to bring Japan’s rich cultural heritage to global audiences.”
https://globalbrains.com

 
Mr. Masayuki Kaizu, Group Leader, CVC Promotion, Investment Strategy Headquarters
H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
“We’re thrilled to invest in XPERISUS. Their creative excellence in designing ‘five-star experiences’ and their strategic approach to engaging international high-net-worth travelers aligns perfectly with our global vision. We look forward to combining their unique content with our international network to deliver unforgettable journeys around Japan.”
https://www.his.co.jp

Mr. Yoshihiro Hirooka, CEO
HERITAGE GLOBAL INVESTMENT HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.
“As luxury spending shifts from products to meaningful experiences, we deeply resonate with XPERISUS’ mission to deliver high-value travel experiences to the global elite. We hope to contribute by building a strong pipeline from Southeast Asia, particularly Singapore, to Japan.”

【About XPERISUS Inc.】

• CEO: Tomoyoshi Maruyama
• Founded: January 25, 2017
• Headquarters: LAIDOUT SHIBUYA, 1-15-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• Business Focus:
  ・Development and sales of premium travel experiences
  ・B2G (Government / Local Authorities)
  ・B2B (Corporate Clients)
  ・Domestic sales (affluent individuals and corporations)
  ・Overseas sales (targeting international luxury travel agencies)
• Website: https://about.xperisus.com
• Travel License: Registered Travel Agency (License No. 2-7580), issued by the Governor of Tokyo
• Affiliations:
  ・Japan Association of Travel Agents
  ・Japan National Tourism Organization
  ・Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
  ・Kansai Tourism Bureau
  ・Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau
  ・Kyoto City Tourism Association