focus. The company's purpose is to create new social infrastructure that generates happiness for families worldwide. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology centered around the Care AI™, Unifa provides comprehensive ICT services for childcare, embodied in their product 'Lookmee®'. The company’s vision includes initiatives like Smart Nursery, Smart Kindergarten, and Smart Childcare Center, all contributing to a supportive environment for working parents. Unifa has been recognized internationally, having won the Startup World Cup in 2017 and several other prestigious awards. Moreover, it was selected as part of J-Startup in 2021 and J-Startup Impact in October 2023. Additionally, it holds a leadership role in the Child DX Promotion Association, established in February 2023, and earned a special award at the Japan Startup Awards 2025 hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry in August 2025.
About the Hoisushi Bank! Platform
The Hoisushi Bank! Platform offers peace of mind to staff working in childcare facilities, enabling them to focus on their core responsibilities. The platform addresses various challenges faced by childcare institutions, including recruitment, operational improvements, employee retention, marketing activities, and management, all driven by the power of technology.
About Nextbeat Inc.
Founded in 2013, Nextbeat has a vision of creating essential internet services needed in a declining population society to revitalize Japan. The company harnesses technology to tackle diverse societal challenges and operates 17 projects across life events, regional revitalization, and global domains.