How much funding has LocoPartners raised?

LocoPartners has raised $8.2M in total funding, most recently a Series A round.

Who are LocoPartners's investors?

LocoPartners's investors include KDDI, Recruit Co., CyberAgent Capital.

When was LocoPartners founded?

LocoPartners was founded in 2011.

Where is LocoPartners headquartered?

LocoPartners is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

What industry is LocoPartners in?

LocoPartners operates in E-Commerce, Travel & Hospitality.

How many employees does LocoPartners have?

LocoPartners has 51-200 employees.

LocoPartners

Acquired

Japan's premier curated luxury travel booking platform

Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2011 · $8.2M raised

E-Commerce

Travel & Hospitality

Headquarters: Tokyo
Employees: 51–200
Founded: 2011
Business Model: Marketplace
Website: loco-partners.com

Total Funding: $8.2M
Last Round: $4.5M Series AJan 2015
Rounds: 3
Acquisition Date: Feb 2017

About

Loco Partners, Inc. is a Japanese travel technology company that operates Relux (rlx.jp), a premium online hotel and ryokan reservation platform that curates only the top 5% of accommodations across Japan. Founded in September 2011 by Takaya Shinozuka and headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, the company became a subsidiary of KDDI Corporation in 2017 and integrates with the au Ponta loyalty program. Relux has grown to over 1.8 million registered members and serves high-net-worth travelers seeking luxury and traditional Japanese hospitality experiences. In 2025, Loco Partners launched a GDS integration via Sabre Hospitality to connect Japanese hotels and ryokans with global travel agencies and business travelers worldwide, with over 100 properties contracted for the Relux HOTEL GDS service. The company also provides online content, social media marketing, and consulting services to hotels and local governments.

Summary

LocoPartners is an E-Commerce company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2011. It has raised $8.2M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $4.5M Series A round in Jan 2015. Investors include KDDI, Recruit Co. and CyberAgent Capital.

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