Back Cast .Design Secures Funding to Transform Construction Project Management

Funding Announcement for Back Cast .Design

On July 25, 2025, Back Cast .Design, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, announced that it has successfully completed a Seed round of funding aimed at advancing its project planning tool, "Back Cast," which focuses on the digital knowledge management of construction projects. This tool is designed to assist the construction sector in transitioning towards a more efficient and data-driven approach known as "Construction 2.0."

The seed funding round was led by Abelia Capital, an investment firm known for fostering growth in the construction industry. This collaboration aims to bring more innovative IT solutions to construction sites, where vast amounts of data are generated daily but often remain unutilized.

Purpose and Background of the Funding

Back Cast .Design has developed a SaaS-based project management tool, "Back Cast," which captures and manages knowledge in the construction space, making it accessible project-wise. Unlike traditional construction digital transformation (DX) tools, which mainly focus on individual task efficiency, Back Cast seeks to optimize overall project outcomes through integrated data flow across various components of the construction process.

A critical component of achieving this vision is the Temporary IT Planning initiative, which combines IT infrastructure—such as cameras, sensors, and communication networks—with the deployment of IT consultants at construction sites. This strategic support helps consolidate site information into the Back Cast platform in real-time, streamlining project management and facilitating quicker decision-making.

The funding will support several key initiatives, including:

- Enhancing the functionality and data aggregation features of the Back Cast product.
- Strengthening workforce capabilities to support the rollout of Temporary IT Planning.
- Increasing awareness of Back Cast through participation in trade shows and exhibitions.
- Improving user experience (UX) through integration with hardware and existing construction tools.

Product Overview: Fusion of Back Cast and Temporary IT Planning

Back Cast

Back Cast serves as an advanced project management tool that converts construction processes and tasks into a structured database. By doing so, it allows teams to accumulate, share, and analyze valuable knowledge, breaking away from reliance on individual knowledge and instead enhancing collective productivity.

Temporary IT Planning

This initiative acts as a foundational framework for data collection centered on Back Cast. It involves the strategic placement of sensors and communication systems optimized for each construction phase, allowing for automatic information gathering and visualization. IT consultants play a vital role by ensuring smooth implementation and ongoing support, which eliminates delays in information relay and facilitates timely knowledge database creation.

Insights from Abelia Capital

Mr. Taka Niki, Managing Partner at Abelia Capital, expressed enthusiasm for the investment in Back Cast .Design, a startup focused on harnessing on-site information in the construction field. The construction industry is currently facing challenges such as labor shortages and ongoing digital transformation efforts, paving the way for significant changes. The pivotal focus for Abelia Capital is the utilization of information in this digital context. Even as advancements generate immense amounts of data, without proper application, it becomes wasted potential. The founder, Keisuke Kita, brings a deep understanding of fieldwork coupled with robust experience in construction-DX, making Back Cast capable of facilitating useful organization and application of site information.

Vision from Back Cast .Design

CEO Keisuke Kita aims to enhance the “intellectual productivity” of construction sites, leveraging insights from team members with firsthand experience. By developing products that resonate with actual site conditions, he aspires to eliminate the delays in project information accessibility experienced during his tenure as a site manager. Kita is committed to expanding awareness of Back Cast through participation in trade shows and advancing integration with existing tools, making the technology practical and accessible.

Future Outlook

In the mid- to long-term, Back Cast .Design aims to establish itself as a partner in medium to large-scale construction projects by expanding the new service category of “Temporary IT Construction (Planning).” The goal is to create a dynamic where construction information flows seamlessly on-site in real-time, allowing projects to operate as a collective “knowledge engine” for the industry.

Company Profile

- Company Name: Back Cast .Design, Inc.
- CEO: Keisuke Kita
- Established: June 22, 2023
- Location: 2F, Wise Jinnan Building, 1-14-7 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Capital: 46,999,965 JPY (including capital reserve)
- Business: Planning, development, and operation of the construction project management SaaS "Back Cast"; provision of Temporary IT Planning services.