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Kepple's Insights on Transportation Startups' Employee Growth

Kepple, a leading player in startup intelligence, has released a comprehensive report highlighting the employee growth rates of domestic transportation startups based on their proprietary database, KEPPLE DB. Titled "Current Status of Domestic Startups Through Employee Figures 2024," this report offers valuable insights into a sector that is experiencing significant growth.

Key Findings from the Growth Ranking

The data collected spans from December 2023 to December 2024, identifying trends in employee numbers among 9,718 startups compiled in KEPPLE DB. Of these, the rankings reveal that the transportation sector stands out as one of the most dynamic areas in terms of personnel expansion.

Top Companies in Employee Growth

1. Tier Four has emerged as the frontrunner with its development of the open-source autonomous driving software, Autoware. By leading efforts in the commercialization of autonomous driving systems, including insurance and risk management, Tier Four is significantly increasing its workforce to support expanded software development and reference design construction in the autonomous systems domain.

2. T2, occupying the second position, aims to enhance logistics infrastructure utilizing autonomous driving technology. They are focusing on improvements to their Level 4 autonomous driving systems while also expanding their operational bases, thus contributing to an increase in their employee count.

3. The Luup company has also made significant strides by growing its workforce while offering electric micro-mobility sharing services. They are making notable advancements in the parking lot digital transformation sector, alongside other startups like Neely and Randit, which are focusing on improving urban transportation efficiency and convenience.

Sector Growth Context

The growth in these companies is indicative of a larger trend where urban transportation challenges and the impending arrival of an autonomous driving society drive technological development and service provision. As this landscape evolves, the visibility of startups in the transportation sector is likely to increase further.

The Survey Overview

The ranking was developed through the following criteria:

• - Collection Period: December 2023 to December 2024 with data gathered in January 2025.
• - Targets: The report draws data from KEPPLE DB, which encompasses a wide array of startups recognized by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as having a solid employment presence based on specific working hour criteria. This includes companies that listed on the TSE Growth Market after January 2024.
• - Sector Classification: Companies are categorized based on Kepple’s proprietary criteria related to their business outlines.

It is important to understand that while KEPPLE DB draws its information from reliable sources such as corporate registries and official company websites, the accuracy and completeness of the data cannot be guaranteed.

Sharing the Data

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Readers interested in the full report can access detailed analysis and listings of startups via KEPPLE DB. Signing up for the free starter plan will allow you to explore not only employee growth rankings for 2024 but also the latest industry trends and startup profiles.

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Additionally, the KEPPLE media outlet will regularly showcase the dynamics of transportation sector employment trends and broader market movements, ensuring that investors and stakeholders stay informed about the rapidly changing landscape. Check it out here and stay tuned for more updates as Kepple continues to support the growth of startups and investors to foster a thriving ecosystem.

About KEPPLE DB and Kepple

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