Tenchijin Secures Funds to Bolster Its Space Water Project and Expand Services

Tenchijin's Recent Funding Round

Tenchijin Co., Ltd., a pioneering space venture recognized by JAXA, has successfully closed a Series B extension funding round, bringing its total funding to approximately 1.9 billion yen. This latest infusion of around 100 million yen was received from Niigata Venture Capital and Suzuyo Shoji, with the newly issued shares allotted to them during the funding round.

This funding is a significant milestone for Tenchijin, underscoring its commitment to transforming the integration of space technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle unseen risks and uncover value on Earth. The company's core initiative, the "Space Water Bureau," leverages satellite data and AI to enhance sustainable water supply systems.

Background and Purpose of Funding

Tenchijin aims to revolutionize the water industry through innovative DX solutions that address critical societal issues in agriculture and renewable energy. With the launch of the "Space Water Bureau," which began operations in April 2023, the company has already attracted numerous municipalities as clients. By September 2025, they expect to have contracts with over 50 municipalities.

The funding raised will be dedicated to the following key areas:
1. Service Development and Expansion: Recruiting engineers to strengthen development teams, improve satellite data analysis, enhance water resource monitoring, and upgrade optimization algorithms for infrastructure.
2. Domestic and International Expansion: Growing the sales network to broaden the reach of offerings.
3. Building Data Infrastructure: Developing proprietary data bases and enhancing cloud capabilities for integrated management of various satellite data sources.
4. Brand Building and Market Awareness: Expanding recognition of the Tenchijin brand and its mission.

The rapid growth phase Tenchijin is currently experiencing will accelerate further due to this funding. The company is searching for passionate individuals to join them in their vision of addressing global environmental issues and challenges within enterprises using the unique perspective that space technology provides. Those interested in career opportunities at Tenchijin can find more information here.

Future Aspirations

Tenchijin remains firmly dedicated to its mission: "To optimize human civilization activities using space big data." The company continues to strive toward achieving this goal while enhancing its service capabilities. Their efforts underline the profound belief that technology can and should be utilized for the betterment of society and the environment.