Share-Me Secures Funding from Prominent Investors
Overview of Share-Me
Share-Me, a Tokyo-based company founded by CEO Sho Hill, is transforming the traditional act of business card exchange into a modern, valuable experience. Utilizing
NFC technology and QR codes, the company offers smart business cards that enable users to effortlessly share their digital profiles, including contact information and social media links. With a focus on innovation, Share-Me is not just about sharing cards; it provides insightful analytics, AI-based management of paper business cards, team contact management, and sophisticated digital card designs to enhance brand experiences.
Recent Funding Acquisition
Recently, Share-Me successfully secured funding from a group of mainstream angel investors, including professional tennis player Yoshihito Nishioka and entrepreneur Thierry Porte, alongside various venture capital firms from Japan and abroad. Notable participants include
Asahi Media Lab Ventures, Iidabashi Cross Partners (PCA Corporation's first venture investment), and
Intrinsic Venture Capital. This financial boost complements Share-Me's mission to enhance its product development and expand internationally.
Innovative Features
The smart cards' standout features allow for more than just contact sharing. Users can visualize insights from exchanged cards, manage received paper business cards smartly using AI, and benefit from team-based contact management. The integrated profile management enhances networking capabilities, transforming business card exchange from a mere formality into a strategic tool for advancing business objectives.
Achievements and Growth Potential
The success of this funding round reflects the strength, innovation, and future potential of Share-Me's operations. Under the leadership of the 26-year-old CEO Sho Hill, a global team that includes members from diverse backgrounds is applying top-tier expertise in product design, engineering, and development. Their comprehensive approach to designing an OS for contact management and scalable products demonstrates a strong foundation as they prepare to establish a new standard for networking through business card exchanges.
Future Outlook
With the newly acquired funds, Share-Me aims to accelerate its product development further and initiate expansive global operations. The goal is to redefine networking standards, initiating future advancements in business relationships and connections through the use of smart cards.
Share-Me for Business Solutions
For corporations, Share-Me offers an end-to-end solution that encompasses the sharing of smart cards via devices and QR codes to management powered by the latest AI models. Trusted by leading companies like
Callaway Golf,
UFC Japan, and
J-Wave, Share-Me provides high-quality SaaS services at an excellent cost-performance ratio, ensuring that businesses can leverage innovative networking solutions effortlessly.
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