WAKUWAKU, the operator of one of Japan’s largest renovation platforms for pre-owned properties, has secured new funding. The company runs Renove Fudosan, a real estate tech service that offers a full suite of solutions for “buy + renovate” projects, covering everything from financial planning and brokerage to renovation design and construction.
What sets Renove Fudosan apart is its hybrid model combining real estate and architecture, enabling a seamless one-stop service nationwide—from major metropolitan areas to regional cities. By matching partner stores with customers through a B2B2C model, the company has built a scalable network. WAKUWAKU has also been actively investing in technology: strengthening online customer touchpoints, driving adoption of online consultations, and developing its own sales tech to boost both productivity and customer experience.
In August 2025, the company completed the second close of its Series C round, raising ¥1.057 billion from Niwa Investment, Suzuyo Shoji, Vector, Hyogo Kobe Startup Investment LPS, Shizuoka Capital No.9 Investment LPS, AirTrip, Startup Connect, and several individual investors. This brings the total raised in the round to ¥1.057 billion and cumulative funding to ¥2.087 billion.
The fresh capital will go toward marketing initiatives to expand customer acquisition, as well as strategic M&A aimed at accelerating growth. The company also plans to strengthen its presence in the Kobe area as part of its next expansion phase.
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