Impact Circle Launches Free SaaS for Visualizing and Managing Impact Metrics
Impact Circle’s New Initiative: Free SaaS Version Launching in 2025
Impact Circle Inc., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking impact visualization and management Software as a Service (SaaS). Set to be available at no cost starting July 15, 2025, this alpha version is designed to help organizations identify social issues, set impact metrics, analyze data, and generate reports.
Background and Purpose of Development
In recent years, initiatives related to impact investing and the social contributions of businesses have gained momentum. As such, the need for impact visualization and disclosure of information has accelerated. However, various challenges still exist, including resource constraints in designing impact strategies, difficulties in institutionalizing impact visualization within organizations, and the demands for effective communication of results.
Drawing on years of expertise in Impact Management & Measurement (IMM) consulting, and experience in reporting and providing support across different case studies, Impact Circle has developed this system. The goal is to offer a streamlined digital transformation solution that addresses the challenges faced by financial institutions and businesses.
Overview of the Impact Visualization and Management SaaS (Alpha Version)
- - Launch Date: July 15, 2025
- - Cost: Free (Details on pricing for the official version will be released separately)
- - Application Process: Interested parties can apply through the following URL:
(The alpha version is entirely free, and guidelines will be provided post-application.)
Key Features
| Feature Name | Description |
|---|---|
| --------- | ---------------------------- |
| 1. Support for Identifying Social Issues | Suggests multiple potential social challenges based on business descriptions and open data, allowing users to make selections. |
| 2. Automatic Logic Model Generation | Automatically generates and edits logic models based on identified challenges and activities, referencing best practices. |
| 3. Automatic Impact Indicator Generation | Generates impact indicators automatically, displaying relevant categories like IRIS+ and SDGs. |
| 4. Impact Data Management and Analysis | Enables aggregation, analysis, and graphical representation of impact data. |
| 5. Reporting Support | Produces concise reports encapsulating the components of impact visualization. |
Notably, data utilized for identifying social challenges is processed without needing to upload it to the system, minimizing security risks like information leakage.
Visual Representation of Features
1. Support for Identifying Social Issues: The system identifies social challenges that closely align with desired long-term outcomes. Users can choose from various options, enhancing accuracy in identification.
2. Automatic Logic Model Generation: Logic models are generated automatically and can be edited directly within the interface for optimal preservation.
3. Automatic Impact Indicator Generation: Impact indicators are also generated automatically based on collected data.
4. Impact Data Management and Analysis: Users can create graphs based on uploaded impact data.
Future Developments
Impact Circle plans to conduct collaborative pilot projects with multiple organizations using the SaaS for impact visualization and management. These projects will assess the functionality, performance, usability, and compatibility of the service with various business applications, integrating findings into the official system version. Furthermore, Impact Circle is developing a concept for an “Impact Platform”, aimed at continuously aggregating diverse impact theories and data to support investment evaluations and decision-making by financial institutions.
About Impact Circle Inc.
- - Company Name: Impact Circle Inc.
- - Founded: July 29, 2021
- - Headquarters: 5th Floor, Sumitomo Real Estate Toranomon Tower, 2-2-1 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
- - CEO: Tomoshi Takahashi
- - Main Services:
- Offering impact visualization-based finance solutions
Contact Information:
Impact Circle Inc.
Contact Persons: Omura, Suzuki
Phone: 03-6757-4532
Email: info@impact-circle.co.jp
Website: https://impact-circle.co.jp/
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