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Cierpa Secures Additional Funding in Series B Round

Cierpa & Company, based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has recently announced the successful completion of the second closing of its Series B funding round. With a vision of creating a world where profit and sustainability are integrated, the company's platform—SmartESG—aims to standardize sustainability data and expand its offerings both domestically and internationally.

This funding round follows the initial closing announced in August 2025 and includes investments from existing shareholders, such as Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, along with new contributions from Sekisui House and Sekisui House Innovation & Communication. These investments are organized through the Corporate Venture Capital Fund, known as Sekisui House Investment Business Limited Partnership.

The second closing indicates a continued commitment from current investors and also includes participation from existing clients utilizing the SmartESG platform, enabling a collaborative effort towards sustainability practices. Specifically, Cierpa plans to facilitate sustainability-related data collection and reporting for its consolidated companies using the SmartESG Consolidation tool, based on criteria set by the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ).

Allocation of Funds

The recently secured capital is intended to focus on enhancing product development for SmartESG, promoting collaborative projects with CVCs and corporate partners, and strengthening the operational framework for domestic and international growth. Cierpa continues to strive for a hybrid financing scheme, combining equity and debt to maximize capital efficiency and maintain flexibility for growth investments.

Key Highlights from the Funding Round

• - Round Type: Series B Second Close
• - Funding Mechanism: Third-party allocation of new shares
• - Participants:

- Existing Investors: Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
- New Investors: Sekisui House Capital Ventures

Insights from CEO Jun Sugimoto

CEO Jun Sugimoto expressed his happiness regarding the successful second closing, which builds upon the first closing of the Series B round. He emphasized the importance of discussions with new partners to tackle real-world challenges surrounding the implementation and standardization of sustainability practices. Moving forward, Cierpa aims to grant greater value through its sustainability data platform, connecting businesses with stakeholders, including investors and financial institutions. The company has a strong focus on visualizing financial impacts and risks associated with sustainability, leveraging data and AI to create and disseminate a unique logic model.

Cierpa strives to unlock the potential of non-financial information by integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainability expertise, thereby advancing corporate sustainability management.

About SmartESG

The SmartESG platform enables centralized management of sustainability information, standardizes disclosure processes, and enhances analytical capabilities. Since launching its official services three years ago, SmartESG has been adopted by over 70 companies, making up approximately 15% of firms with a market capitalization exceeding 500 billion yen, as of August 2025. Recently, Cierpa has begun offering SmartESG Clarity, a service designed to assist investor and financial institution engagement, further broadening its scope of support.

For more information about SmartESG and its related initiatives, visit SmartESG.

Recruitment Opportunities

Cierpa is actively expanding its team and is looking to fill various positions, particularly in enterprise sales, customer success, sustainability consulting, and engineering roles that leverage AI. Interested candidates can find more details on Cierpa's hiring site: Recruitment Site.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Cierpa & Company
• - CEO: Jun Sugimoto
• - Location: 3-6-32 West Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo
• - Established: September 2019
• - Capital: 100 million yen
• - Services: Development and provision of SmartESG, operation of ESG Journal Japan, and sustainability consulting services.

Learn more about the company on its Corporate site and check updates on the Recruitment site.