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CoA Nexus, the company behind the AI matching platform for research and development personnel, “CoA Researcher,” announced on the 29th that it has raised a total of approximately ¥300 million through a third-party allotment of shares to Lotte Ventures Japan, Innovation Engine, Hakuhodo, and BlueSeed, as well as loans from financial institutions. The total amount raised to date is approximately ¥500 million. Along with this funding round, the company has also entered into a capital and business alliance with Hakuhodo. The company analyzes publicly available data such as papers and patents using its proprietary AI to visualize and match researchers both domestically and internationally. It offers services that support talent acquisition for companies engaged in research and development, ranging from university startups to large manufacturers, accommodating both job changes and side jobs. A key feature is its database that provides access to over 300,000 research and development personnel specialized in research fields, and its expansion as a global platform targeting researchers residing not only in Japan but also overseas. The platform aims to uncover potential candidates that existing job advertisements cannot reach, thereby enhancing talent mobility in the deep tech sector. The funds raised will be allocated towards strengthening the recruitment of sales and marketing personnel, enhancing brand recognition through events and online initiatives, and developing products focused on expanding the database and adding global functionalities. The collaboration with Hakuhodo aims to accelerate global expansion by combining creative and marketing expertise. via PR TIMES
