Impact Circle Launches Free Beta Version of Impact Cloud IC for Effective Impact Management

Introduction

Impact Circle Inc., headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, led by CEO Tomoshi Takahashi, has made significant strides in the realm of impact management by launching the beta version of "Impact Cloud IC" on October 23, 2025. This SaaS platform aims to assist companies and financial institutions in visualizing and managing their social impact comprehensively and effectively, building upon their previous release, the alpha version, which started in July 2025.

Background and Purpose

As the focus on impact investing and the societal value of businesses grows, the necessity for visualizing impact and disclosing impact information has become increasingly paramount. However, organizations face various challenges in implementing effective impact management, such as:

- Insufficient expertise and resources for impact design, data collection, analysis, and management.
- Difficulties in institutionalizing impact visualization practices within organizations.
- Challenges in effectively communicating and reporting achievements.

To tackle these issues, Impact Circle has leveraged its experience in Impact Measurement & Management (IMM) consulting to develop a holistic digital transformation (DX) solution that aids numerous financial institutions and enterprises in overcoming these obstacles.

Reasons for Beta Version Release

Initially, the release of the formal version was planned for early October 2025. However, based on extensive feedback from financial institutions and corporate users regarding the alpha version, Impact Circle decided to launch a free beta version to allow greater access to the improved features. Essential updates in the beta version include:

- Enhanced accuracy in the impact formulation process.
- Improvements in usability, including ease of operation and editing functionalities.
- New permissions management feature to support multiple locations and organizations.

The alpha version will be discontinued on December 31, 2025. Users wishing to continue utilizing these services will need to register for the beta version.

Overview of Impact Cloud IC (Beta Version)

- Launch Date: October 23, 2025
- Price: Free
- Application Method: Interested users can apply via a registration form.

Key Features

1. Social Issue Identification Support: The tool proposes multiple potential social issues from which users can select based on the overview of their projects and open data.
2. Automated Logic Model Generation and Editing: Utilizing the existing best practices, the system automatically generates a logic model tailored to the identified social issues and activities, featuring robust citation capabilities.
3. Automated Impact Indicator Generation: Automatically formulates impact indicators based on established best practices, while also displaying international standards such as IRIS+ and SDGs categories.
4. Impact Data Management and Analysis: Enables aggregation, analysis, management, and graphical representation of impact data.
5. Reporting Support: Creates concise reports summarizing the content of impact visualizations.
6. Permissions Management: Users can register and edit permissions for various roles, including company administrators, users, and viewers.

It's worth noting that the data used for social issue identification is processed securely, ensuring that no sensitive information is uploaded to the system, thus mitigating risks of data leaks.

Future Developments

Currently, Impact Circle is engaged in practical projects with several financial institutions and enterprises. Through the beta version, the company aims to broaden its applicability to various use cases while also expanding its partnership base to enhance real-world operational capabilities and features further.

About Impact Circle

- Company Name: Impact Circle Inc.
- Established: July 29, 2021
- Headquarters: 16th Floor, Sumitomo Realty & Development Shiba Park Tower, 2-11-1 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
- CEO: Tomoshi Takahashi
- Core Services: Offers impact visualization services/platforms and impact visualization-oriented financing solutions.