SmartHR
formerly KUFUSmartHR is a hr tech company in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. It has raised $597.0M across 8 rounds, most recently a $96.0M Growth Equity in November 2025.
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- Headquarters
- Tokyo
- Employees
- 1001–5000
- Founded
- 2013
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- smarthr.co.jp
- Total Funding
- $597.0M
- Last Round
- $96.0M Growth EquityNov 2025
- Rounds
- 8
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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
It lists 1001–5000 employees. It has raised $597.0M in total across 8 rounds, most recently a $96.0M Growth Equity round in Nov 2025. Investors include General Atlantic, KKR and Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.
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Funding History
Nov 2025
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Funding: Seed through Growth Equity. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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