SmartHR
Well-Working, Well-Being.
Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2013 · $254.0M raised
- Headquarters
- Tokyo
- Employees
- 1001–5000
- Founded
- 2013
- Business Model
- B2B
- Total Funding
- $254.0M
- Last Round
- $140.0M Series EJul 2024
- Rounds
- 2
About
SmartHR is Japan's leading HR technology platform, providing an all-in-one cloud-based solution for HR and labor operations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company serves fast-growing businesses seeking to modernize workforce management, covering everything from employee records and payroll to talent management and compliance. SmartHR has established itself as the dominant HR SaaS provider in Japan, raising over $140 million in a 2024 Series E round and attracting investment from General Atlantic and KKR. As of 2026, the company is considering a Tokyo IPO.
Summary
SmartHR is a Hr Technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. It has raised $254.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $140.0M Series E round in Jul 2024. Investors include KKR, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and Coral Capital.
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